novelzi Chapter 583 - 211: How Much Money Does Li Yuan Have? The Prelude to a Palace Struggle?
Chapter 583 - 211: How Much Money Does Li Yuan Have? The Prelude to a Palace Struggle?
Listening to Lin Yuwei’s answer, Li Yuan couldn’t help but smile. University life was truly something to be nostalgic about. It was the most comfortable and carefree time in a person’s life. There was none of the pressure of high school, none of the worries of post-graduation work, and not as many two-faced colleagues who smiled to your face and stabbed you in the back. You could even make some true friends... Playing basketball, gaming, dating, attending a few classes—it was a life practically akin to paradise.
In my last life, I never got to fully experience college. This time, I want to experience it thoroughly. I’ll do everything I possibly can and leave no regrets in this new life.
Lin Yuwei asked again, "Director Li, should I notify the staff to start moving in the purchased computers, printers, servers, and other equipment now?"
Li Yuan nodded. "Yes, start moving them in. Also, notify the interns and students on financial aid from the university to come help clean up first."
Recruiting interns and underprivileged students from Daxia University didn’t require Li Yuan’s direct involvement; the company had plenty of people to ensure the task was handled properly. A few days prior, he had already given the order to hire some sophomores and juniors from Daxia University for part-time work at the entrepreneurship base.
The allure of an on-campus part-time job was quite high. The wages Li Yuan offered weren’t low either, being more or less on par with the market rate. Since it was an office job and didn’t require tiring travel for things like handing out flyers, a huge number of people signed up for interviews.
The temporary operations base was mostly staffed by college interns, aside from a few key company personnel. Their main task was simple. They just needed to be somewhat familiar with computers.
Managing reviews, setting the narrative, flooding threads with filler posts, driving traffic...
All forums operated this way. It was a proven and effective method, and Li Yuan was no exception.
"Alright, Director Li. I’ll notify the personnel to start installing the equipment and tell the interns to come and get familiar with the place." Lin Yuwei reported, "We’ve interviewed a total of twelve part-time interns: eight male, four female, six juniors, and six sophomores..."
"Hmm, okay. You handle the arrangements," Li Yuan responded. He then picked up his phone and made a call to his three roommates: Liu Jia, Wu Hao, and Xu Ziqiang.
The three of them were also willing to work part-time at the company. It was a small way to provide some perks for his roommates and look out for them.
As for Yi Jing, who was in a tougher financial situation, Li Yuan had also subtly sent him a message to ask. Yi Jing replied that he had chosen to continue his part-time job at the library.
Li Yuan could only remain silent in response to this.
「D-3223 Boys’ Dormitory」
Liu Jia exclaimed excitedly, "Mouse, Qiang! Yuan just called! He told us to head to Classroom 103 in the Teaching and Research Building right now!"
Wu Hao put down the grip strengthener he was holding. His well-defined biceps showcased his strong physique, and his eyes lit up at Liu Jia’s words.
"I remember Yuan mentioned yesterday that the student entrepreneurship base the university approved is in the Teaching and Research Building, right? He also said we could work there part-time," Wu Hao said. "Does this mean we’re starting today?"
Liu Jia looked exceptionally thrilled, though also a little nervous. "Definitely! Why else would he tell us to go to the Teaching and Research Building?" he said. "Qiang, stop playing Cross Fire! Hurry up and change your clothes. Yuan is waiting for us!"
Xu Ziqiang reluctantly logged off. He glanced at the excited pair of Liu Jia and Wu Hao and grumbled, "Damn it, there goes my MVP for this match."
"Heh heh," Xu Ziqiang began, "Liu Jia, Mouse, what do you guys think? Just how rich is Yuan, really? I’m incredibly curious. He’s buying luxury cars and mansions, starting a company... he seems completely unfathomable."
His words made Liu Jia and Wu Hao pause. That was indeed the question—one the entire class wanted an answer to.
Liu Jia held up his fingers, calculating seriously.
"I heard Yuan say before that his monthly royalties are around 2 million. I looked up that book of his; it was released in early June and went on VIP subscription in early July. From early July until now is only about three months. If you calculate it at 2 million a month, Yuan has probably earned about 6 million, right?
"Tsk, tsk, 6 million! Damn, he made more in three months than my parents will make in a hundred years. It’s enough to make you cry with envy.
"My living expenses for an entire year are just over 8,000. 6 million would be enough for me to live on for several lifetimes."
Wu Hao chimed in, "Liu Jia, Qiang, Yuan has been spending a lot of money lately, too. The cars alone must have cost a fortune."
Liu Jia started counting again, calculating Li Yuan’s major expenses.
"From what I know, Yuan has his own Lamborghini. I’m not sure of the exact price, but based on its looks, it must be several million, so let’s just call it 4 million. Then there’s his BMW X6 for 1 million. He bought a Porsche 911 for Zhong Tingyue for another 1.5 million and a BMW Z4 for Bai Weixi for 800,000. Plus, he’s bought at least three properties at about 1 million each... and that’s just the stuff we know about. Who knows what else there is.
"When you add it all up, that’s easily over 10 million, isn’t it? Where did Yuan get all that money? Or could it be that he’s actually a low-key rich heir?"
Wu Hao added, "And the company Yuan started! Such a huge space, occupying several thousand square meters, has to be worth at least a few million. Not to mention the salaries for so many employees and the rewards for promoting the ’Kan Yi Dao’ feature on the Zhihu website. That can’t be cheap either..."