Chapter 6: Ten Minutes

Gao Ming

Suddenly, the phone on the table rang. As the deputy director picked it up, an urgent voice came through: "Deputy Director, the seminar will start in thirty minutes! If we don't leave now, we really won't make it!"

Classmate Yuanfeng, you made me give up an academic exchange conference between prestigious universities from both sides of the strait

Who is willing?

Not much, not exceeding five thousand

The secretary bit her lip and left with great reluctance

Before Qin Yuanfeng could relax, he stated: "However, this does not mean that technology will be moved."

He glanced at the deputy director without revealing any emotion: "I have a sum of money in hand, not much, in fact very little. My achievements can be verified by the deputy director; I ranked third or fourth in the Department of Computer Science. I would like to make a small investment with this money, which is only enough for a minor investment, specifically in game development. The company is tentatively named Qinhuang. However, this involves a matter of funding."

Only when the land and the people are connected together can such a connection be considered close

Wait a moment

What are you still doing here? Suddenly, he noticed the secretary standing dazed at the door. This secretary, whom he usually found quite pleasing to the eye, at this moment, infuriated him immensely. If he had arrived just a moment later, he would have likely missed hearing this astonishing remark

As for the University of Hong Kong, it is a towering giant in the realm of technology, and they are constantly striving to surpass it

The deputy director seemed to have not considered at all: "The itinerary is canceled, let Professor Zhang speak on my behalf"

Having finished this sentence, he hung up the phone, rolled his eyes, focused his gaze on Qin Yuanfeng, and suddenly smiled

"It is absolutely not like that!" Qin Yuanfeng cursed under his breath, calling him an old fox. How could a prestigious university like his be so petty over such trivial matters? He maintained a facade of righteous indignation and said, "Firstly, the university can gain a reputation that no other institution has ever achieved. That is, 'the first university to support student entrepreneurship!' This support is not merely from a technical perspective; in fact, any support in the commercial book industry is the most fragile in terms of maintaining relationships. The support from the University of Science and Technology is comprehensive. I believe many students will be drawn to the University of Science and Technology because of this, and even graduates from other universities will choose to start their businesses here. That is 'the first university to support student entrepreneurship!' This support is not merely from a technical perspective; in fact, any support in the commercial book industry is the most fragile in terms of maintaining relationships. The support from the University of Science and Technology is comprehensive. I believe many students will be drawn to the University of Science and Technology because of this, and even graduates from other universities will choose to start their businesses here. I believe the deputy director has a figure in mind regarding how much fame and profit this can bring to the University of Science and Technology."

This is the reason I am looking for a school Qin Yuanfeng said sincerely I hope to rent the vacant rooms of the school rent the computers from the three major computer departments and recruit employees from the graduating students

The deputy director placed both hands on the armrest, rhythmically tapping the solid wood armrest with his index finger, and after a while said: "Is that all? What the school provides you is far more than just this."

"May I ask, how much is your amount?" The deputy director finally spoke up: "If it is inconvenient, you may choose not to say."

Ah?

Qin Yuanfeng took a deep breath. The deputy director in front of him was about fifty years old, thin, with a serious expression reminiscent of Lu Xun in textbooks, gray hair, and bright, spirited eyes, all indicating that he was a shrewd and capable individual

Due to the school's uniqueness, having a reputation equates to having a source of students It creates the possibility of recruiting outstanding students

Classmate, which department are you in? What year are you? After the secretary left, the room fell silent. After two seconds, the deputy director finally asked with a smile

In fact, this suggestion was comprehensively put forward in the 1990s, years later, during the entrepreneurial activities of university students. People today are limited in their vision and courage, and they do not consider this aspect at all

The secretary's face turned pale, and a single word escaped through her clenched teeth, as she exerted all her strength to gently close the door.

I admit it," the deputy director said with a single sentence, as if feeling much lighter, crossing his legs and smiling: "You have moved me.

What an astute student

His voice was somewhat displeased: "Classmate, https://m.hetushu.com, this is a professor from the University of Science and Technology."

Qin Yuanfeng smiled and said, "Does the deputy director not think that such a connection is too weak?"

Your proposal has a blind spot. The benefits gained from technology are predicated on your ability to become well-known. He sat up straight, wearing a somewhat ambiguous smile: If your game does not receive Nintendo's favor, wouldn't the school's investment over the past few months be in vain

I have more important matters to attend to now

Qin Yuanfeng sat down, organized his thoughts, and with time being tight, he had to impress the technology executives, as this was crucial for his next step and the foundation of his career: "Deputy Director, I won't hide it from you, I interned at Nintendo. There, I personally realized how immense the prospects of the electronic entertainment industry are. The game producers around the world claim to be making a fortune, and it is not an exaggeration. As long as a game is well-made, it is bound to sell well. Nintendo dominates the home console market, while Sega holds a strong position in the arcade sector; both have established their brand effects and are never stingy in promoting a good game."

Qin Yuanfeng smiled with his lips but not with his eyes as he shook hands with the deputy director, only to discover that the other party's dry palm was covered with a layer of fine sweat: "I am looking forward to that day"

Upon the utterance of this statement, the deputy director finally turned pale with anger

As long as it is a university, it is almost impossible to fail. To run a university well, it must become renowned. Only by achieving excellence can it attract more students, which in turn allows for the establishment of its own research laboratories and workgroups, all of which are built upon the prestigious reputation of a distinguished university

He said word by word: "This is the major development plan of technology. You must remember, starting from a few minutes ago, this is no longer a matter for students and schools."

That's all there is to it

However, he endured it, for this was not something he could agree to. Once he nodded, it would bring about a new path for the entire education sector! And - illustrations - books

A heartbeat-inducing silence filled the room

Furthermore, I would like to add that your company will not go bankrupt. If the board of the school approves, and you still fail, the Technology Conference will fully accept the shares of your company. You are correct; this is a banner, and therefore it cannot fall. If you succeed, the Technology Conference will hold 5% of the shares. He said slyly, "Of course, if you succeed, the Technology Conference will still need to continue investing. According to the regulations of the shareholding system, it is not out of the question for the Technology Conference to become a major shareholder with over 15% of the shares."

Ten minutes

The deputy director's gaze lingered on Qin Yuanfeng several times, and his heart was already racing. Although the other party did not elaborate, he had already constructed countless methods in his mind

Your proposal has no precedent to draw upon. Moreover, once the technology university takes such action, it will undoubtedly trigger a wave of imitation. This will be a significant shock to the entire education sector, and we must proceed with utmost caution. He stood up and extended his hand: It is a pleasure to meet you. I will contact the leaders of the technology university immediately and provide you with a response within two weeks

The deputy director's eyebrows furrowed slightly. What do you mean by "just that"?! A university ranked third in all of Asia dispatching lecturers or professors to conduct specialized analyses for entrepreneurs, is that still called "just that"?!

The two conditions proposed by Qin Yuanfeng perfectly aligned with what he desired; in an instant, he almost nodded in agreement on the spot

Qin Yuanfeng also smiled, which meant that the deputy director acknowledged the value of his proposal

Qin Yuanfeng fixed his gaze on the silent deputy director, who was staring intently at the glass tabletop in front of him, as if trying to see through it.

He nodded towards Qin Yuanfeng and said, "Come, sit down and talk."

Schools are not purely charitable enterprises; we have so many lecturers, numerous associate and full professors to support, as well as a vast campus and countless instruments and equipment that require maintenance. If everyone were as calculative as you, there would be no need to run a technological university.

The world is filled with peach and plum trees; this is the ultimate aspiration of anyone in the field of education, and this aspiration must be built upon substantial financial resources

The deputy director's brow visibly furrowed; this amount of money was far too little, insufficient even to rent an apartment for more than half a year, let alone an office building, not to mention adding configurations or hiring personnel

The technology industry is now quite renowned, yet no one has ever proposed this suggestion

He shook his head and did not continue speaking

Reputation is something that every university strives for, whether it is through comprehensive facilities, strong faculty resources, or the frequent hosting of various arduous and thankless exchange meetings, all of which are aimed at enhancing their reputation

Such a person is not easily deceived, and with time being of the essence, he cannot be fooled either. No one expected that the deputy director, who was out attending a meeting, would personally return to retrieve something he had forgotten, and coincidentally overheard the conversation between the secretary and him

Of course, the deputy director replied淡淡地: "This initiative has been continuously promoted. We will leverage the extensive resources of technology to arrange for lecturers or professors to conduct in-depth analyses for them"

Can you not hear what I am saying? Get out! Get out immediately! Excitement, enthusiasm, and entanglement—these three emotions intertwined in his heart, forming a feeling called "impatience." He could not help but pound on the armrest of the chair and shout.

It was as if a thunderbolt had split the night sky; the deputy director suddenly raised his head, staring in astonishment at the confident university student before him. The secretary, equally incredulous, looked at him as if witnessing a ghost in broad daylight.

I must speak frankly, your funds are too limited. He pondered for a long time and sighed: "From your accent, it seems you are from the mainland; Hong Kong is not the mainland. The land prices here are significantly higher than those on the mainland, especially with tycoons like shipping magnate Pao Yu-kong, Hong Kong Land, and Li Ka-shing's Cheung Kong Group driving the market. Your money...

The school can obtain exclusive naming rights before I move out! Qin Yuanfeng has put forth his proposal: "Moreover, my company can be named as Technology Company XYZ! Regardless of the occasion! Of course, this is also before I move out!"

The deputy director nodded slightly, suppressing a smile: "Your proposal is quite innovative, but no school in Hong Kong has ever done this. I would like to hear you elaborate on it."

Deputy Director. Qin Yuanfeng organized his thoughts and cautiously spoke: I wonder if the Deputy Director has ever considered university students starting their own businesses

Without waiting for the other party to speak, he continued: "The school has so many vacant rooms and classrooms, why not rent them to students? The school graduates so many alumni every year, why not consider supporting the companies that are nurtured by the technology park itself?"

When an expert extends a hand, one can immediately discern the presence or absence of something; upon hearing this phrase, the deputy director immediately sensed the strong aroma of fame and fortune.

"If today's conversation leaks out, you can forget about working in the education sector," the deputy director said flatly, waving his hand. "I believe that the title of Deputy Director of Technology still holds some influence in the education sector in Hong Kong"

Secretary Huo Ran turned around and sweetly asked, "Is there anything else, Deputy Director?"

The deputy director was almost laughing in anger: "You have taken all the advantages of the school; what can the school gain from this?"

Department of Computer Science, senior student Qin Yuanfeng has just returned from an internship at Nintendo

"Speak confidently and boldly," the deputy director said, glancing at the clock and adding in an encouraging tone, "As long as it is a good suggestion, the Science and Technology University will fully promote it."

This is the situation regarding my company's closure. Secondly, once my game is selected by a large gaming company, regardless of its success, the school will gain the hype of a 'collaboration with a world-class gaming giant.' Whether it is Nintendo or Sega, they are both undisputed giants in the electronic entertainment industry. This will undoubtedly enhance the reputation of the school, and I believe the effect will be supersonic. He glanced at the deputy director: 'Perhaps... it could become a pathway to surpassing Hong Kong University!'