Richest Rag-picker

Chapter 295: Chapter 294: A Junior Is Coming

As the professor’s gaze shifted from the window, Fang Chenyi seized the moment. He smiled and pointed at the discarded papers at the old man’s feet.

"Professor Wu, could you give me these draft papers to study?"

The old gentleman was taken aback. His eyes swept over the dozen or so sheets at his feet, and then he shook his head with a smile.

"Haha, this is just scrap paper. What use would you have for it? If you really want them, I can just give you the original design manuscripts later."

As he spoke, Professor Wu patted the drawing board on his lap and looked at Fang Chenyi.

Hearing this, Fang Chenyi just smiled and continued,

"To be honest with you, I’m very interested in design as well. Sometimes, these discarded drafts have even greater research value and can be incredibly enlightening."

Who doesn’t like to hear praise? Although Professor Wu had dedicated his life to academia, he was still happy to be complimented, especially by a promising young man like Fang Chenyi, whose future seemed limitless.

He reached down, picked up the dozen or so sheets of paper, tidied them up, and handed them to Fang Chenyi.

"Haha, I doubt there’s any research value, but since you want them, here you go."

Fang Chenyi accepted them with a smile. He put on a show of examining them carefully before meticulously folding them. He then unzipped his shoulder bag and placed all the folded papers inside.

Instantly, a series of system notifications chimed in his mind.

[Host has collected one discarded design draft. System reward: 300 yuan. The reward has been transferred to the Host’s bank account. Please check for receipt.]

[Host has collected one discarded design draft. System reward: 300 yuan. The reward has been transferred to the Host’s bank account. Please check for receipt.]

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After a series of five or six chimes, a different notification sounded.

[Host has collected one discarded design draft, triggering a special system reward. Reward: Super Design Master Skill. The skill has been automatically stored in the Host’s Sea of Consciousness. Please extract it at your convenience.]

As this notification sounded, Fang Chenyi was overcome with ecstasy. ’This professor’s manuscripts are something else! Just a few sheets of paper triggered a special system reward. I’ve really hit the jackpot this time!’

However, the system notifications in his mind hadn’t stopped; they continued to chime.

[Host has collected one discarded design draft, triggering a special system reward. Reward: One set of blueprints for a super commercial park. The reward has been placed in a woven bag. Please extract it at your convenience.]

Hearing another special reward notification, Fang Chenyi became thoroughly excited. When he heard the reward was a set of blueprints for a super commercial park, he couldn’t stop a delighted smile from spreading across his face.

From Professor Wu’s perspective, this sight brought him even more joy. After all, there was nothing more pleasing than seeing someone treasure his work.

Of course, Professor Wu had no way of knowing the true reason for Fang Chenyi’s happiness.

At that moment, the helicopter was already landing gently on the beach in front of Lotus Peak Mountain. Looking at this beautiful mountain that stretched five kilometers east to west along the sea, with an altitude of 1,036 meters and three distinct peaks, Professor Wu couldn’t help but nod in approval, murmuring to himself,

"Marvelous. Truly marvelous. The mountains meet the sea, with rolling peaks, cliffs, and precipices. And look at this main peak... while it may not be the highest mountain in Qinhuang Island, from what I saw in the air just now, standing on its summit would still offer a panoramic view of the entire island. It’s also the best spot for a distant view of the ocean. Standing up there, gazing out as far as the eye can see, one would absolutely have the feeling of ascending to the Jasper Pool Immortal Realm! Judging by its feng shui and geography alone, this is truly a treasure mountain!"

Just as Professor Wu said, while this mountain was tall, it was not the highest in the Qinhuang Island area. Both Du Mountain, at an altitude of 1846.3 meters, and Ancestor’s Mountain, at 1424 meters, were taller. However, its advantage lay in its proximity to the sea. Its eastern side, in particular, extended several hundred meters into the water. This gave it the grandeur of "climbing Jieshi Mountain in the east to behold the vast ocean" and the immensity of "heavy rain falling on You and Yan, as white waves reach for the sky."

Hearing the old gentleman’s generous praise, Fang Chenyi was also delighted. This was precisely what he had seen in it. He planned to build his home on this mountain, and from there, the commercial park below would be under his gaze. ’It couldn’t be more perfect.’

Of course, Fang Chenyi was also well aware that if he didn’t develop it now, someone else surely would within a few years. The reason no one came to this beach for recreation was simply because the water was too deep near the shore. It was suitable for a dock, but not for swimming.

Fang Chenyi had already explained his plans to the professor on the helicopter earlier. So, after a few moments of admiration, Professor Wu took out his drawing board and began sketching nonstop.

After a flurry of activity, it was already past three in the afternoon. No one had eaten during that time, and now that they were finally done, everyone was famished.

They boarded the helicopter again and flew straight to the Qinhuang Hotel.

Arriving at the private room that had been prepared for them, they told the waiter to bring the food quickly. Everyone was starving. As soon as the dishes arrived, no one wasted words; they all just dug in.

The waiter standing by the door was stunned by the scene. The manager had specifically told him that these were all important, high-status people. ’This is the first time I’ve ever seen important people eat like this~’

They feasted ravenously. Even Bai Menghan ate two bowls of rice.

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, everyone had finally eaten their fill.

Just as everyone was picking up their teacups for a drink, Professor Wu’s phone suddenly rang.

He gestured to the others apologetically before answering the call.

"Oh, oh, you’re that Xiaoliu. Hehe, I remember now. Yes, I’m in Qinhuang Island. Mmm-hmm. Hehe, it’s nice of you to still remember an old man like me. A meal won’t be necessary... Haha, what a coincidence, I’m actually eating at the Qinhuang Hotel right now. Can’t possibly eat again tonight... Oh? Is that so? Well then, hold on a moment, let me ask."

From the conversation, it seemed the call was from an old acquaintance of Professor Wu’s in Qinhuang Island. After speaking a few more words into the phone, Professor Wu suddenly looked at Fang Chenyi and said with a smile,

"Hehe, Xiaofang, a junior of mine happens to be at this hotel as well. He’d like to come over and see me. Would that be convenient?"

Hearing Professor Wu’s words, Fang Chenyi gave a wry smile.

"Professor Wu, what are you saying? Haha, of course I don’t have any objections!"

After all, given his age, Professor Wu was naturally worldly-wise. Out of courtesy, he still asked for the host’s opinion.

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