Three hours later, Chen Xin had already appeared in Wang Shuo's hospital room.
At this moment, Wang Shuo had just finished his lunch and was preparing to close his eyes and continue his studies. He needed to seize every opportunity to come up with technology that wasn't too difficult to understand.
He had just realized something: if he really developed technology that was a thousand years ahead of society, he might be sent to a mental hospital as a lunatic! After all, everyone knew that those who indulged in fantasies were either geniuses or madmen, and if they were too far ahead, they were definitely the latter.
Chen Xin's arrival didn't surprise him much, but the problem was that Chen Xin didn't come alone.
Following her were two apparent white-collar subordinates, who were now following Chen Xin into the ward step by step.
"Let's begin."
After giving an instruction, Chen Xin sat on the sofa beside, picked up her book, and started reading as if no one else was there, exuding the aura of a female chieftain... or a strong woman.
Wang Shuo couldn't help but admire. She was indeed a child of a wealthy family, with such a presence... such a temperament... It made Wang Shuo instantly want to seek patronage, didn't it?
But what did she just say? Let's begin? Begin what?
Wang Shuo was full of questions when he saw a white-collar man in a black suit walk up to his bed and extend his hand to him.
"Hello, Mr. Wang Shuo."
Wang Shuo was unsure of the meaning behind this, but he still reached out and gently shook the hand.
"Hello there."
"Let me introduce myself. I am the full-time legal advisor for Zhongzhi Pengcheng Technology Co., Ltd. My last name is Liu, and my first name is Yan. You can call me Consultant Liu or Lawyer Liu."
The female white-collar showed a serious smile.
Wang Shuo looked at Chen Xin, who was intently reading her book, and then at the smiling Liu Yan in front of him, puzzled by what was happening.
"Today, I am here on behalf of the company to discuss our cooperative matters with you." Yan Liu took out a stack of documents from her briefcase and handed them to Wang Shuo. "Here is your contract. Please read it carefully. If you have no other objections, you can sign it."
As she spoke, she handed Wang Shuo a exquisite ballpoint pen.
Wang Shuo took the contract and pen dumbfounded, opening it with a look of confusion.
"What... is this? Zhongzhi Pengcheng Technology Co., Ltd.? Qianyan Technology Co., Ltd.? The legal representative is... me?"
Wang Shuo was instantly baffled. When did he have a company? How did he not know? Also, when did he manage to bring business to the company? How was he unaware of this?
"Chen Xin, what's going on?"
Wang Shuo even forgot to use the elegant title he had given Miss Chen.
Chen Xin looked up, glanced at Wang Shuo, and said indifferently, "You told me you wanted to start a company."
Wang Shuo's eyes widened instantly, looking at Chen Xin incredulously, "I said I wanted to start a company, and you started one in my name without telling me?"
"As for the company... I can understand that, even though it was started a bit early, but it's fine to just have it registered and set aside... Then this!" Wang Shuo pointed at the contract: "What's with this contract?"
"No big deal." Chen Xin said indifferently, "Our company happens to have a business opportunity, and I thought you were professionally suited for it, so I recommended you to the company. As for the contract... It's the company's own decision, it has nothing to do with me."
It's only strange if it has nothing to do with you!
Wang Shuo rolled his eyes. A woman's mouth deceives, especially a beautiful woman's mouth. He resisted the urge to continue reading...
"The parties agree that Party B shall organize personnel to participate in the system architecture project organized by Party A... If the development is successful, the remuneration shall be distributed according to the contribution degree..."
"... Regardless of the outcome, Party A shall first pay 1,000,000 yuan to Party B..." The zeros made Wang Shuo a bit dizzy, "... as initial startup funds. If the project fails, Party A shall not request Party B to return the funds due to the project's failure... Subsequent funds shall be settled in installments according to the progress of the project..."
"Is this..." Wang Shuo looked at the legal advisor in front of him with disbelief, and couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure?"
"The contract was drafted and reviewed by the company, so there's definitely no problem." Lawyer Liu Yan answered with a smile, "If Mr. Wang Shuo has any other clauses, you can say them, and we will consider them. For areas where there are differences between the two parties, we can further negotiate."
Wang Shuo shook his head.
He doesn't have any objections to the contract, but the contract... is too favorable to him, even to the point of disregarding costs. He has some doubts about whether he is the biological son of this company.
"If you, Mr. Wang Shuo, have no modifications to make, then please sign here… here… here… and here. Once you have signed, this contract will immediately come into effect and have legal validity."
Wang Shuo still shook his head.
"Mr. Wang Shuo, do you have any other concerns?"
It had to be said that Yan Liu was indeed very professional.
"I can't sign this contract." Wang Shuo turned to look at Chen Xin, who was leaning her head down: "I don't understand what's going on with all of this, but I can't sign this contract. I'm not foolish; I can see the quality of a contract. This contract is obviously just giving me money!"
Wang Shuo was a bit angry.
"Miss Chen, are you pitying me? Do you look down on me? Are you… afraid I won't be able to repay your 460,000 yuan?"
"I can tell you clearly, Miss Chen!"
"I…"
"I understand." Chen Xin closed her book and looked at him calmly.
Wang Shuo's words stuck in his throat.
"Then let's not sign it. Put the contract away."
Lawyer Yan Liu smiled slightly, took the contract from Wang Shuo, and skillfully packed it up.
This… Wang Shuo was stunned. How was this different from what he had expected?
Where was the script he was supposed to follow? Where was the favored son? Where was the necessity to sign?
Why aren't you playing by the rules, Miss Chen?
...
Wang Shuo ultimately chose to sign the contract.
Not for any other reason, but because he really needed the money. After carefully reviewing the contract, he realized it was just a job for a coder.
Look, just by participating in the system architecture project organized by Party A, he would immediately receive money. Not signing this contract would be like having a problem with his brain, right? Earn money actively, or have a problem with the brain.
"Since the contract has been signed, I won't disturb you any further." Yan Liu smiled slightly. "Miss Chen, Mr. Wang Shuo, you can chat. My assistant and I will return to the company first."
Once Yan Liu and her assistant left, the room fell into a brief silence again.
"Miss Chen, may I ask if you've been stimulated by something?" Wang Shuo was puzzled. This contract seemed to be completely unfavorable to Party A. According to the contract's provisions, the contractor, that is, Wang Shuo himself, could simply participate without doing any work, and still get paid even if he couldn't produce anything.
"Are you trying to attract my attention and interest in you through this method, and then take the opportunity to win me over?"
The more he thought about it, the more Wang Shuo felt he was right. Apart from wanting his body, he couldn't think of any reason why Chen Xin would go to such lengths?
Heroes saving beauties? Come on, this is reality, not a TV drama. Just because a hero saves a beauty, he can win her heart? That's a joke, right?
Moreover, the most seasoned hunters often appear as prey.
Wang Shuo watched Chen Xin warily. If she really pushed him, should he comply or comply?
" Aren't you asking too many questions today?" Chen Xin looked at her book intently, not lifting her head. "If you have time, take a look at the materials I gave you."
Something was off, really off.
Wang Shuo closely watched Chen Xin. The enhancement of his brain had also sharpened his senses. He noticed that although Chen Xin's eyes were on the book, her focus was clearly scattered, indicating her attention was not on the book. Moreover, he seemed to see a flash of loneliness in those unfocused eyes.
Did this girl run into something?
Wang Shuo finally looked at the materials placed beside him. The two thick envelopes of documents were carefully sealed, with instructions not to disclose them written on the outside. These were clearly confidential materials, yet Chen Xin had boldly and confidently left them here.
After some thought, Wang Shuo pieced together the events of the past few days in his mind. Since his brain had been enhanced, he felt he had gained the ability to deduce. It was a magical feeling, as if he had been looking at the world through a veil before, and now suddenly it became clear and bright.
Reflecting on each event, from his first meeting with Chen Xin, her appearances after his hospitalization, her expressions and attitudes during their conversations, to the appearance of the contract, the mysterious contract terms, and the heavy confidential materials, there seemed to be no issues with the contract, the terms, or himself...
Then, the only possible problem was Chen Xin.
It seemed like a troublesome matter, something even a wealthy lady like Chen Xin found difficult. It would be best for him to mind his own business and not interfere.
But if he didn't ask, what about the one million? Wang Shuo felt a bit conflicted.
He felt reluctant to give it up, but if he took it without doing anything, he might feel a bit guilty.
He really wasn't suited to be a bad person.
Wang Shuo exhaled.
"Miss Chen, tell me, is there anything I can do to help?"
"What?"
Chen Xin looked up, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
"You know." Wang Shuo spread his hands. "Tell me, so I can feel better about taking this money, or I'm afraid it might burn my hands."
"Just fulfill the contract, and you don't need to worry about anything else."
Chen Xin spoke indifferently and lowered her head again, seemingly not intending to engage with Wang Shuo anymore. Establishing a company for Wang Shuo and signing the contract with him was just a spontaneous act of resistance on her part. It didn't mean she thought Wang Shuo had the qualification to be involved in this matter. In fact, if Wang Shuo hadn't awakened her from her deep sorrow and just happened to be a student at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, she wouldn't have even signed the contract with him.
"That's not how it works, Miss Chen." Wang Shuo pointed to the materials and contract beside him. "We are partners now. I'm supposed to work, and without understanding the basics and background of the work, how can I start working?"
"Who said you need to start working?" Chen Xin frowned.
"The contract stipulates."
Wang Shuo stated it as a fact.
"The contract stipulates that you get a million whether you do the work or not."
"My goal isn't just that! I want a share of the profits!"
Wang Shuo was proud.
"Profit sharing?" Chen Xin's eyebrows furrowed slightly. If profit sharing was that easy to obtain, would she need to sign a contract with a college student? It would be easier to just find a few people to get the job done.
Wang Shuo seized the moment: "Not being eager to make money means having a problem with the brain. If I don't take advantage of the work available to make more money, what will happen if my company goes bankrupt in the future? Miss Chen, if you don't believe I can get a share of the profits, let's make a bet? I bet I can definitely get a share of the profits."
Chen Xin seemed to be amused by his audacity, but her upbringing didn't allow her to show anger, so she simply said, "You haven't even looked at the materials, so how can you be so sure you can get a share of the profits?"
Wang Shuo pointed to his head, exuding confidence.
Forget it, good advice is hard to give to someone determined to fail.
"Then it's settled." Chen Xin spoke indifferently: "This is what you requested. If you can achieve something in the project, you can get a share of the profits."
Chen Xin paused.
"The condition is that the entire project is completed."
"If the project cannot be completed, then you lose, and not only will you not get a share of the profits, but you won't get the one million either."
"No problem." Wang Shuo nodded confidently. With his coding skills, couldn't he just casually come up with something to get by and easily earn a share of the profits?
"And if I win, what then?"
Win? Chen Xin couldn't fathom where Wang Shuo's confidence was coming from. She said indifferently, "If you win, I will agree to one request of yours."
"I will send the materials to your email later. You will have fifteen days to complete this project." Chen Xin gave Wang Shuo a deep look, not wanting to argue with him anymore, and said her last words: "I look forward to you getting your share of the profits."
As Chen Xin left the hospital room, Wang Shuo was feeling pleased with himself when he suddenly remembered something.
"Hey, you haven't given me the project team's contact information! How am I supposed to join the team?"