He didn't think much, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then asked for Shen Yuan's WeChat.
This was a big shot; it was best to hold on tight!
Not long after their brief chat, the alumni event officially started, with the vice-principal acting as the host, and soon Principal Tang began his speech.
When Shen Yuan was in high school, it was Principal Tang who was in charge, and all these years later, it was still him.
Due to his rotund physique and bun-like face, his students had nicknad him "Stuffed Bun."
Back then, everyone liked to assign nicknas to teachers, based on their physical characteristics—for instance, Old Yu, due to his surna Yu and his puffy, fish-like eyes, was nicknad "Fishy Eyes."
While Principal Tang was speaking, Wei Ming leaned close to Shen Yuan's ear and whispered, "Back in your day, you guys called him 'Stuffed Bun' too, right?"
Shen Yuan glanced at him, "That wasn't a nickna you guys ca up with, was it?"
Wei Ming chuckled, "By the ti I was in my first year of high school, he was already being called 'Stuffed Bun.'"
"....."
Old Tang's speech was endless, and everyone grew impatient before he finally wrapped it up.
Then ca the speech from a heavyweight guest, Academician Li from the Huaxia Engineering Academy, who had made significant contributions in the theory research of special vehicles and public type developnt. He truly was a national treasure.
Academician Li, well into his seventies with graying temples, received thunderous applause as soon as he appeared.
Seeing Academician Li on stage, Shen Yuan also felt profound respect.
In a society that often prioritized money above all else, it was undeniable how such national treasures had contributed to the country's current strength.
After Academician Li finished his speech, Principal Tang moved on to discuss the Liya Education Developnt Foundation.
"The Liya Education Developnt Foundation aims firstly to improve the school's infrastructure, modernize teaching facilities, and elevate hardware standards for educational developnt."
"Secondly, it awards outstanding teachers and students with scholarships and teaching awards, recognizing those who excel academically, uphold great character, and those teachers who achieve significant academic results and are devoted to their profession."
"The third and most crucial point is to assist students from financially challenged backgrounds in completing their education, ensuring that they do not drop out due to financial reasons and maintaining fairness in education."
"As for fundraising, in addition to governnt grants and business donations, we also hope our distinguished alumni present here can contribute their own strength!"
At this, Wei Ming whispered, "Junior, I'll be frank, the Liya Education Developnt Foundation has been around for over a decade. I was a beneficiary myself—my tuition and living expenses for all three years of high school were covered by our alma mater."
Shen Yuan nodded, "This foundation indeed has significance."
"Yes."
Wei Ming remarked sentintally, "It's been part of the scholarship, and as long as you're in the top five of the class or top fifty in the grade, there are scholarships. I received quite a few. It's just a pity that I've only been working for two years and can't donate much."
"That's okay, there's always a chance later."
Shen Yuan patted Wei Ming on the shoulder.
After the discussion about the Education Developnt Foundation, it was ti for the interactive raffle. Shen Yuan approached his forr class teacher, Old Yu, and blurted out, "Old Yu, I'm planning to donate so money."
"Mr. Shen, how much do you plan to donate?"
Old Yu asked with a smile, not surprised at all; given Shen Yuan's current wealth, it would have been surprising if he hadn't donated.
Donating money to a school like Liya, aside from being charitable, also brought good reputation and prestige.
"This amount."
Shen Yuan raised his thumb.
"One million or one hundred thousand?"
Old Yu asked.
Shen Yuan smiled and said, "Ten million."
"Ten million?"
Old Yu was stunned for a mont, then swallowed hard, "How much are you actually worth now, kid, to be donating in tens of millions?"
Old Yu could hardly imagine—how wealthy must one be to donate ten million, a billionaire or maybe even wealthier?
"If you donate that much, I'd get to sit at the principal's table at the faculty opening banquet."
Old Yu chuckled to himself, "Maybe even Old Tang will toast twice."
Shen Yuan laughed and said, "Now that I'm giving you such a great face, rember the mont when I received my acceptance letter; you didn't give much face at all."
"Back then, who knew you'd make it this big."
Old Yu scratched his head, but then straightened up suddenly, "I need to go report this to the principal. My student is donating ten million!"
Old Yu only got serious during classes and work, otherwise, he was like an old kid. Shen Yuan chatted with him for a bit more before making his way back to the venue.
After the interactive lottery ended, it was ti for free interaction and tours. Everyone else paired up in twos and threes, but Shen Yuan was all alone, without a companion, as three classmates looked down on him and Wei Ming had disappeared sowhere.
Whatever, he would just wander around by himself.
Ding Manman and the two wanted to drag Old Yu along for a stroll. Once they found Old Yu glowing with happiness, they invited, "Old teacher, shall we visit our old classroom?"
"You guys go ahead, I've got so good news to report to the principal."
Old Yu said gleefully.
The trio of Ding Manman was puzzled. The results of the college entrance exam were out a long ti ago, and the university was about to start classes, what other good news could there be?
Old Yu had just walked away when he suddenly rembered sothing: "Did you guys chat with Shen Yuan just now?"
The trio shook their heads in unison: "No."
"Why didn't you chat with him?" Old Yu asked.
The three didn't know how to respond, they hadn't even greeted him, let alone chatted.
Of course, they wouldn't admit it was their fault, because Shen Yuan didn't take the initiative to greet them either.
Having been a class advisor for many years, Old Yu was good at understanding people. Amidst their silence, he sensed sothing and just sighed, "After all, you haven't graduated yet, I guess I can understand."
The trio was even more confused, not knowing what Old Yu's sigh ant, as if he was sighing at their lackluster performance.
Ding Manman grew curious, "Old teacher, what does Shen Yuan's family do now?"
Ding Manman wondered if Shen Yuan's family was involved in so big business, otherwise why would those two senior students respect him so much and even call him "Chairman Shen"?
"He made it on his own."
Old Yu simply explained, "He's currently in the health and dical field, owns a company, and has stakes in a high-end dical group. If we talk about earning abilities, he definitely is the top graduate from Liya in the past decade."
"Oh."
Zeng Jiayao nodded nonchalantly, he was just an undergraduate who hadn't had the chance to fully show his capabilities yet, maybe his future achievents could surpass Shen Yuan's.
Ding Manman and Zhong Yu didn't have Zeng Jiayao's stubbornness, sowhat disbelieving: "He earned it himself?"
"Otherwise, what?"
Old Yu retorted and then seeing his once chosen class leader still had a skeptical look, he added heavily, "You all should not always be so high-minded. Good grades don't always equate to high achievents."
"Keep a normal heart, don't overestimate yourself, and don't underestimate others."
Old Yu had seen nurous graduates over the years, so soared high and so fell hard. While so students could pick themselves up after a fall, many never recovered.
"Alright, I'm off to report the good news to the principal."
After saying that, Old Yu left, leaving Ding Manman and the others dumbfounded.
Ding Manman and Zhong Yu found it hard to believe, their high school classmate, not even a university graduate yet, had already beco a successful person in life?
anwhile, Zeng Jiayao was reflecting on Old Yu's words, "Keep a normal heart" - was he indirectly addressing them? Did Old Yu also think he wouldn't outdo Shen Yuan in the future?
...
At this mont, Shen Yuan was leisurely strolling through the campus, admiring the schoolgirls in their uniforms.
High school girls, bound by school and parental restrictions and burdened with academic pressures, didn't dare to fully be themselves, so they all had plain faces and long ponytails.
Of course, there were also girls with short hair, trying to save ti on washing hair.
But despite the pressures, they were well-nourished, and as they walked in their short-sleeved uniforms, it was quite a sight.
Shen Yuan enjoyed the view, and they also stole glances at Shen Yuan, since he was handso and girls of that age were very much into looks.
Just as Shen Yuan was enjoying himself, two voices suddenly called from behind.
"Senior."
"Chairman Shen."
Shen Yuan turned his head, it was Wei Ke'er and Qi Xi, both weren't together, but coincidentally both had co looking for Shen Yuan and called out at the sa ti.
"Did you need Senior for sothing?"
"Did you need Chairman Shen for sothing?"
The awkwardness between the two girls was palpable... but Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow, "I suppose it's nothing urgent, right? Why don't we walk together?"
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