Reaching the age of thirty, my income randomly doubled - Chapter 1038 - 776: The Beginning of Number 1_2

Chapter 1038: Chapter 776: The Beginning of Number 1_2

The so-called earthly atmosphere is something only people like him, who live high above, can enjoy. If you really live in it, you’re just bombarded with daily troubles.

Su Xiaoxi has moved her work home, and once the baby is born, she’ll go to the headquarters of Xiangjiang Tenghui Capital.

The house is nestled between a mountain and the sea, with a scenic private office for work.

Her best friend, Yang Zi, often comes over to keep her company.

With the third year almost over, the roommates are getting active.

Some are busy looking for internships, while others are preparing to confess to the girls they like.

In short, the third year is still a vibrant and energetic age.

A call came in his pocket, and Chen Lu picked it up, “Third Brother, what’s up?”

“Chen Lu, can you lend me some money? I’ll pay you back as soon as I start working.”

College students don’t have much income, but some talented ones start writing novels in college and can earn ten thousand a month.

That certainly makes them among the wealthy and handsome in college.

“Sure, how much do you need?”

“Three thousand, and there’s a dorm gathering tonight. Hurry over.”

Three thousand is nothing to Chen Lu; whenever someone asks, he usually obliges.

Some genuinely have emergencies, but most use the money to party.

In Chen Lu’s dorm, besides him, the other three have fairly common backgrounds.

Getting into a good university isn’t easy, and having a girlfriend is even harder.

Some girls know how to spend a man’s money during college, asking for gifts for all sorts of reasons.

The Third, Zhao Kai, found such a girlfriend, and he’s constantly borrowing money from Chen Lu.

This is the seventh time he’s borrowed money, each time a few thousand, and Chen Lu’s lost track of the total.

Chen Lu calculated his living expenses: he can get ten million from his family monthly.

That’s his pocket money since he doesn’t need to pay for housing, including Su Xiaoxi’s side.

He spends on clothes, changing cars, and small expenses for dining out.

In a day, he might spend up to thirty-three thousand in pocket money.

At most, he uses two to three thousand a day, even with activities.

The rest he uses for small investments, not to earn much, but to have enough to cover basic expenses in a few years.

While others mock him for not being able to inherit the family business, he’s simplified his life to this level.

Trying to make money from pocket money, working hard for a few years, so he doesn’t have to ask his family for money anymore.

To him, being able to support himself is already quite good.

The three roommates know he has money, but no one knows how much.

If they have issues, looking for Chen Lu usually solves their urgent needs.

As graduation nears in the third year, it’s often breakup season, after all, leaving campus means taking on life’s responsibilities.

Asking parents for money isn’t realistic anymore.

Chen Lu parked his car outside the campus and walked to a small restaurant they had agreed on.

He seemed to remember his father had opened a barbecue shop in a nearby village; he could take his classmates there sometime.

His dad becoming a barbecue shop owner sounded quite unusual.

The gathering of four was paid for by the generous Third Brother Zhao Kai, as he was the only one who brought his girlfriend; who else should pay?

Everyone tacitly avoided mentioning the borrowed money, as long as his girlfriend didn’t know, the relationship could last a little longer.

Th𝖎𝕤 𝖼hаp†𝗲r ḭ𝕤 pο𝗌τℯ𝙙 b𝖞 𝓀𝖎𝘵𝓮ṉⲟⱽ𝕖ḷ

Once there’s no money for his girlfriend, the relationship would likely collapse.

“Chen Lu, order whatever you like. It’s my girlfriend’s birthday today.”

“No need, you guys order. I just ate a little before coming.”

Chen Lu didn’t stay in the dorm often; more accurately, he rarely stayed, frequently going back to care for his wife, Su Xiaoxi, at night.

The last time he went to a sea gathering with Chang Dalin was purely an accident.

Chang Dalin said it was for fishing, but who knew he’d invite so many young celebrities and models.

When Chen Lu later discovered conduct involving drug-induced assault by Chang Dalin, he decided no longer to be friends with him.

He blocked him on all messaging apps, including calls.

“Oh come on, what’s the point if you don’t eat? Let’s get some drinks!”

“I drove here, can’t drink, and I need to get back to accompany my wife tonight, can’t stay too late chatting.”

“Your wife isn’t really Su Xiaoxi, is she?”

Zhao Kai’s girlfriend asked curiously, as Su Xiaoxi was the real goddess on their campus.

In college, she was only close to Chen Lu, and after their marriage, she visited for a while before stopping entirely after her pregnancy.

To her, a college degree is dispensable.

This thing is just ordinary people’s employment entry-level; it’s definitely not for people like them.

“Yeah… it’s her.”

Chen Lu didn’t mention her pregnancy, fearing it might not be appropriate. Su Xiaoxi is beyond college teaching, spending her days learning investment, financial, and managerial knowledge from prominent figures in the country.

“Impressive, you managed to marry someone as goddess-like as Su Xiaoxi and even got her to drop out. Your parents must be amazing.”

“It’s alright; my mom’s a teacher now, and my dad opened a barbecue shop in a village. We’ll go there together sometime.”

“Sure, we must support your father’s barbecue shop.”

The three agreed to visit on the day of college break. Zhao Kai, while eating oysters, asked Chen Lu.

“Fourth Brother, have you found an internship?”

“I have.”

“Which company? You’ve never mentioned it before.”

“It’s nothing major, just an internship.”

“You’re the only one who can speak so lightly about this.”

The eldest roommate, Wang Qian, said, “I went to ask the professor, gave numerous gifts, and as you all know, whenever there’s anything happening at the professors’ houses, I’m there faster than a dog. But when it comes to finding an internship, I can’t even see the professors. When asking, they’re evasive, feels like all my previous hospitality was in vain.”

“No way, finding an internship is that hard?”

“If you’re just finding any, it’s easy. Wanting to find a good company that matches your field is tough, though.”

They were all in the same major, choosing the once-popular AI field.

Graduates every year rack their brains over their employment prospects.

The outstanding ones have arrangements, with prime positions waiting for them.

While the not-so-great ones face obstacles everywhere.

The so-called standard for excellence was relying on parents after graduation.

“We’re among the top-tier cities; although there are countless big companies, the criteria for good ones get higher every year. Just from the ones I’m aware of, not just juniors, but countless seniors are sending resumes there.”

“Which companies?”

“Which else? Whether Huawei, Tencent, or Tengfei Group, getting into any one is like a blessing from ancestors.”

Nationwide, these three are at the pinnacle among private enterprises.

Although distinct, they are all good in general.

“They’re alright; I’ve just secured an internship at Tengfei.”

Chen Lu said nonchalantly, his indifference made the others want to gnaw him apart.

“Fourth Brother, how did you get in?”

“I didn’t even apply.”

“Then how did you get in? Didn’t they set a rule years ago barring relatives of executives from entering the group?”

“Yeah, there is such a rule, maybe they thought I was smart. I submitted my resume online, and they contacted me immediately.”

“Damn, don’t you feel guilty saying that?”

Oldest Wang Qian said, “I admit you’re smart, but you can’t be smarter than me.”

“Yeah… In our dorm, you’re Fourth, also the Fourth in everything else,” Third Brother Zhao Kai joked.

Chen Lu laughed it off, not really intent on joining his family group; although he had arranged beforehand to keep his identity discreet.

Most people wouldn’t ever know he’s the sole son of the big boss, but it still felt uncomfortable somehow.