Chapter 1: Tsinghua Students Drop Out to Start Their Own Businesses

A middle-aged man was sitting at the desk in front of him. He immediately raised his head, adjusted his glasses, and seemed to be examining the student closely

You certainly can apply for a leave of absence, as the school respects your personal decision. However, why would you want to take a leave of absence when everything is going well? Director Yu did not refuse, although he was slightly surprised by this outstanding student’s sudden request for a leave of absence. Nevertheless, as the other party is an adult, it is entirely up to Ren Hong to decide on his leave of absence.

Ren Hong? Director Yu clearly knows this student, as Ren Hong has achieved remarkable results in the Computer Science Department, which naturally left a deep impression on Director Yu

The director Yu stated that entrepreneurship among university students is both a good thing and a bad thing, and it is very important to consider the weight of each aspect.

Today, Tsinghua University, a nationally renowned institution of higher learning, welcomed a world-famous business figure. In fact, he had delivered a speech here many years ago. This individual is one of the most prominent business magnates in the country today, the founder of the Alibaba business empire, which once reached a market value of 300 billion US dollars—Jack Ma

After spending a few minutes, Ren Hong finally arrived at the Academic Affairs Office of the Computer Science Department. The door was open, and he gently knocked a few times at the entrance.

Director Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Indeed, building No. 003 can certainly be put to good use, and that would be a positive development. I can assist you with this matter. However, to be pragmatic, the cost for several hundred square meters is not inexpensive. What is the amount of your company's initial capital?"

"Oh? What kind of product?" Director Yu, after reviewing the form, signed his name and affixed the seal, while expressing his curiosity.

As Ren Hong walked towards the academic affairs office, he happened to witness this scene. After finishing his speech, Jack Ma was passing by, surrounded by dozens of reporters chattering and interviewing the business magnate incessantly. Students lingered at the edges to watch, while the frenzy of reporters, the crowd of security personnel, and Jack Ma's smile created a lively atmosphere. Ren Hong observed all of this without stopping his pace. Coincidentally, Jack Ma's gaze inadvertently fell upon Ren Hong, and the business tycoon offered a polite smile. Ren Hong responded in kind, without any signs of excitement or agitation; his calm response exuded a natural confidence and composure. Ren Hong continued to watch the unfolding scene, still not pausing in his steps. Once again, Jack Ma's gaze inadvertently met Ren Hong's, and the business magnate displayed a courteous smile, to which Ren Hong similarly responded with politeness, devoid of any excitement or agitation, his tranquil demeanor radiating a sense of innate confidence and poise.

"Director Yu, I would like to apply for a leave of absence from school," Ren Hong paused for a moment and stated his intention.

When it comes to his own product, Ren Hong immediately filled with confidence, but he kept a little suspense, "Hehe, that director, I have a proposal for you, would you consider it?"

Ren Hong rode his electric bike once again towards Building 12 on the west side of the East Sports Complex. Upon arriving at Room 318, he glanced at the three large characters "Academic Affairs Office" on the door and then walked inside. "Teacher, this is the leave of absence procedure," Ren Hong said as he handed the form to the teacher. The teacher nodded but did not speak, only seen typing on the computer with the form in hand. However, the speed was rather slow, and Ren Hong could only wait patiently. "Teacher, this is the leave of absence procedure," Ren Hong repeated as he handed the form to the teacher. The teacher nodded but did not speak, only seen typing on the computer with the form in hand. However, the speed was rather slow, and Ren Hong could only wait patiently.

Entrepreneurship? Director Yu looked at Ren Hong with surprise, paused for a moment, and suddenly smiled, saying: "Did you just go to see Jack Ma's speech?"

Thank you, Director, I will do it." Ren Hong replied

Youth is wonderful, full of vitality! Director Yu watched the figure disappear at the door, chuckling to himself as he shook his head, and then continued with his work

Thank you, Director!" Ren Hongxin happily took the form and then left the department's academic affairs office

Ren Hong filled out the form very quickly. After handing it to Director Yu, he thought for a moment and said: "I am preparing to establish a technology company, tentatively an internet company. The first product is nearly complete."

Director Yu handed the form back to Ren Hong and said with a smile: "Take the form to Room 318 on the 3rd floor of Building 12 on the east side for information archiving. In a week, that vacant classroom will be your company office, and I will help you sort it out. Let me see just how great your product really is; I look forward to it!"

Thank you, teacher, I will be careful. After Ren Hong received the suspension certificate, he felt an indescribable excitement in his heart, as he could finally do what he wanted to do

Finally, after a busy morning, the tedious process of the suspension procedures came to an end. After returning to Building 12 to submit the forms, Ren Hong received a certificate of suspension.

After leaving the library, Ren Hong arrived at the west side of the campus hospital. He entered the three-story building on the north side to obtain a signature from the finance department and cancel the public medical insurance. Then, he went to the first window on the left side of the registration area to sign again, and only then could he go to the campus hospital for the stamp

Subsequently, Ren Hong rushed to Room 212 of the main building to complete the procedures for withdrawing from the network. After finishing that, he went to the department to return his physical student ID and school badge. Finally, he returned his student and library card, and went to Dormitory Building C to find the floor leader for signing off on his departure and handed over the dormitory key

500,000 US dollars," Ren Hong pondered and said

No! Ren Hong shook his head and said

I am certain," Ren Hong nodded affirmatively.

Regarding Jack Ma's return to Tsinghua University to give a speech, the auditorium naturally gathered countless aspiring students with dreams of entrepreneurship. However, Ren Hong did not attend. He was well aware that the so-called sharing and insights from this business magnate held no benefit for him; it was nothing but motivational platitudes, which he considered to be poison

This is undoubtedly a great product, please allow me to keep it confidential for the time being, you will know soon enough said Ren Hongxin confidently

I do not like the study of success; it is merely a stage that belongs to him, having no relation to me and providing me with no assistance. Dropping out to start a business is a decision I made after more than a month of consideration, " Ren Hong said calmly

Director Yu nodded and smiled, asking, "Could you tell me what project you are preparing to undertake?"

The process of suspending studies is quite complicated, and it requires running around the school. Ren Hongqing was fortunate to borrow an electric bike; otherwise, it would have been even slower. However, these procedures cannot be rushed and must be completed step by step

From the moment you receive this certificate, you will temporarily sever your ties with the school, Ren Hong. Go and do what you wish to do, but be sure to return to resume your studies within the stipulated time; otherwise, it will be considered as voluntary withdrawal.

"You have quite the audacity," Director Yu chuckled, then looked at him seriously and said, "The school respects your decision, but this is no trivial matter. Are you certain?"

"It is like this, the funds were the reward I received for helping Microsoft identify system vulnerabilities some time ago. There is absolutely no issue with the source of this funding," Ren Hong quickly explained. Anyone would have some doubts to varying degrees, and he understood Director Yu's concerns. Upon hearing this explanation, Director Yu immediately smiled, "Good! You truly are my student; your comprehensive computer skills are the most outstanding I have ever seen. I am not at all surprised that you were able to find vulnerabilities for Microsoft. Now I am even more curious about what your first product is, seeing how you are so secretive as if you are afraid I might take it from you."

"Go ahead and tell me," Director Yu said with a smile, not in a hurry to refuse.

The office fell into a brief silence. After a while, Director Yu stood up from his chair, pulled out a form, and handed it to Ren Hong, saying, "Please fill out this form first"

Director Yu looked at him in surprise, saying, "I thought you had gone. For students like you who are eager to start a business, it is a bit strange that you didn't attend his speech. I thought you might have been overwhelmed by his motivational talk for a moment." Director Yu joked with a smile as he looked at Ren Hong

Please come in

Ren Hong took the form and began to fill in his name, student ID, reason for suspension, and so on

After a brief meeting of their gazes, they quickly parted ways, and Ren Hong rode an electric bike towards the academic affairs office of the Computer Science Department

I checked and found that Building 003 near the West Training Area has basically become a warehouse. However, I discovered an empty classroom, and I would like to rent it as the initial office address for the company. Rent in Beijing is a bit expensive, what do you think..." Ren Honggan said with a smile

His success does not mean that you can succeed. Ren Hong admires Jack Ma but does not worship him. He firmly believes that one day he too can establish a world-renowned great technology company

Choosing the path of entrepreneurship may be difficult, but he is so resolute; he firmly believes that one day, in that hall, his position will be on the podium, rather than in the audience.

Hearing the sounds coming from inside, Ren Hong calmly walked in without any signs of tension

Finally, the teacher handed Ren Hong another form. After receiving this form, the title on it was "Student Suspension Procedure Form." Ren Hong thanked the teacher and then left Room 318. Subsequently, he went to Room 213 downstairs to process the refund procedures. After the stamping was completed, Ren Hong went to the second floor of the library "Yifu Building" next to the West Playground to handle the book return procedures.

Ren Hong is exactly 19 years old this year and is a self-taught top scholar. So far, he has lived at Tsinghua University for a year and a half. However, today he made a very important decision, which is to prepare to drop out to start a business, or in other words, to take a leave of absence.

Because he feels that the school can no longer teach him more, even though he has just entered his sophomore year

Director Yu was somewhat surprised this time, "500,000 US dollars? That amounts to several million in RMB. Where did you get such a large amount of startup capital? I remember your family background is quite ordinary."

Mr. Jack Ma, may I ask ... ...

I am preparing to start a business, Ren Hong said calmly