I am not just a tycoon

"Boss, this car is really eye-catching."

Fu Yingzi whispered.

Shen Yuan chuckled: "A bit of showing off for a change; it's only the second time I've driven it since I bought it."

Fu Yingzi blinked: "What a waste, Boss. If your garage is getting too full, I can help you drive them."

Shen Yuan glanced her over: "What's up, don't feel like working hard anymore?"

Feeling somewhat uncomfortable under his gaze, Fu Yingzi's cheeks reddened, then she smoothed her hair: "No, just thought I'd relieve your garage of some pressure."

"My garage has 8 parking spots, I don't need your help for now, but don't you have a car to drive?"

The entry-level secretary's welcome package included not just a full set of HUAWEI gadgets and clothes but also a 500,000-yuan car for getting around.

Shen Yuan remembered that Fu Yingzi was driving a Volvo S90.

Fu Yingzi stuck out her tongue: "I just want to try out the boss's luxury car."

"Alright, next time we go out, you can drive for me."

"....."

Fu Yingzi was somewhat resigned. She was just trying to get a little extra from the boss, and now she unexpectedly found herself with the additional task of driver, on top of her secretary duties.

...

They arrived at Nanzhong University at about 10 o'clock, which was the appointed time.

Unexpectedly, the school entrance was already filled with school leaders in dress shirts and trousers, and wearing glasses, at least a dozen in line.

Nanzhong surely demonstrated its sincerity.

"The slightly chubby one in the lead is Vice Principal Wei Zhuo."

Fu Yingzi said from the passenger seat.

"Mhm, got it."

Shen Yuan parked the car, then got out. Wei Zhuo, smiling, immediately came over to greet him.

Nanzhong is one of only four universities in Southern Province included in the Project 211, and is directly governed by the Ministry of Education.

It was formed in 2000 by the merger of Xingcheng Railway College, Nangong University, and some others.

In the 24th annual Soft Science ranking of Chinese universities, it was ranked 25th and 95th in the global university rankings the year before.

Compared to Tsinghua University and Peking University, there's indeed a gap, but it's considered one of the top institutions in Southern Province.

In Southern Province, many people aim to get into Nanzhong or Nand University; some lucky ones who get admitted have parents who immediately throw big feasts – it's just that Old Shen didn't want the hassle for Shen Xuan's entrance celebration.

For other families, no less than ten or twenty tables would need to be laid out.

It was the same with Chen Xinyu; when she got her acceptance letter from Nand University, Old Chen and his wife stared at it in joy for quite a while, making calls all over to share the good news.

Although Shen Yuan is from a second-tier university, he still feels genuine respect when visiting such esteemed institutions, especially now with a hefty bank balance.

"Mr. Shen, welcome, welcome."

Wei Zhuo reached out both hands, warmly grasping Shen Yuan's.

He was not tall, around 170cm, with a slightly plump figure, looking to be about 45 years old, but fortunately still had a full head of hair.

"Principal Wei, hello."

Shen Yuan smiled. Since Nanzhong is a vice-ministerial level university, the vice principal's administrative rank is generally equivalent to a deputy bureau level, and being warmly received by such a person felt quite good.

Of course, the deputy bureau-level powers in a school can't compare to those in the government agencies.

And in Wei Zhuo's eyes, Shen Yuan was the "big boss," deserving utmost respect and attention.

One month ago, when Wei Zhuo learned that Shen Yuan, the major shareholder of Mu Medical, was interested in sponsoring Nanzhong's research projects, he was thrilled.

If it weren't for his role as vice principal, he would have wanted to visit Shen Yuan immediately.

He was the vice principal in charge of research projects, development of research platforms, and academic exchange activities, making research projects a top priority.

Currently, two research projects were nearing major breakthroughs but hit a financial snag; the government's specialized support funds had been depleted, and both the Ministry of Education and local finances were tight. He had made several appeals to higher authorities.

But with neither approval nor rejection from above, there had been no funding progress for three months.

With no other option, he turned to social resources, but modern entrepreneurs are self-interested; they are like wolves with glowing eyes, only investing if there's enough meat for them.

He could accept conditions related to research outcomes and usage rights; for instance, the sponsoring enterprise could use the results first after the project's success.

But their demands were too high: they wanted a say in everything from research pace and quality to regular reports, audits, and even in purchasing research equipment and materials.

In short, they wanted control over everything.

This was hard to accept.

After much struggle, Wei Zhuo welcomed a so-called "angel" sponsor.

Initially skeptical, but after confirming the sponsor was indeed Mu's major shareholder, Wei Zhuo was ecstatic and eager to make contact with Shen Yuan.

After several interactions with Shen Yuan's secretary, Wei Zhuo learned that Shen Yuan aimed to support socially beneficial research projects without much interference, making him an even more attractive "angel" sponsor.

At this moment, seeing Shen Yuan, Wei Zhuo felt an extraordinary warmth, and shook his hand a bit too energetically.

"Mr. Shen, welcome to Nanzhong."

The other school officials also shook hands with Shen Yuan one by one.

Seeing the young, distinguished guest driving such a flamboyant sports car made everyone feel a strange mix of emotions.

How to put it? He was about the same age as their own children, yet he was the "gold father" they had to fawn over. Could it not be awkward?

After all greetings were done, Wei Zhuo led Shen Yuan into the campus, with the two at the forefront, followed by the rest of the entourage.

Shen Yuan noticed the school had been tidied up, with no leaves or trash on the roads and signs and movable equipment neatly placed.