Chapter 689: Authentic Sichuan Hotpot in the United States
Everyone was amused by Lu Yiming's words. Guo Bing quickly said, "No, no, no, of course not. My parents saw the report about your success in the financial market, and then they thought that studying finance had a bright future and could make a lot of money, so they asked me to apply for the finance major."
Although this is nonsense, many students studying finance nodded secretly because their study of finance is also influenced by this factor.
Just think about it, a young man in his early twenties, worth hundreds of millions, the richest man in mainland China, such words have such a visual impact.
Who doesn’t want to be wealthy?
After hearing this reason, Lu Yiming was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. He didn't expect that these reports would become the basis for influencing these college students' application choices.
"Although, I am from the computer science department, and I didn't study finance."
Although this is a fact, when Lu Yiming said it, it somehow made people feel very funny, and everyone couldn't help laughing again.
"What a mistake, haha."
"This is the result of not doing a good job of market research."
"It's so funny, Mr. Lu is such a great showman."
“Studying finance makes my scalp tingle.”
Lu Yiming's expression became serious, and he said seriously: "When I was in high school, I participated in the exchange student program organized by the school and went to Huangren College in Hong Kong to study for a period of time. At that time, I was also well- known , so I was invited to give a speech at Huangren College."
When the audience heard Lu Yiming talking about the past, they instantly quieted down and pricked up their ears to listen.
This is Zhonghai. Most people here have never heard of what happened in Baiyun two or three years ago, so everyone is very interested.
After all, Lu Yiming’s wealth code may be hidden here.
Lu Yiming said: "At that time, some students also asked me which industry had better job prospects and higher average salary between the Internet industry and the financial industry. My answer was the Internet industry."
Guo Bing still held the microphone and asked, "But as far as I know, your wealth is earned through financial means. Compared to the money earned through Internet investment, the stock market is more valuable no matter how you look at it."
Facing the doubt, Lu Yiming smiled and said, "Do you know? The financial investment industry only welcomes three types of people: those with resources, those who are beautiful, and those who are smart. If you insist on eliminating one, you can do without the third one."
The students in the audience were amused by Lu Yiming's words again, but Guo Bing asked in confusion: "Why not the third one? Isn't intelligence the most important thing?"
In fact, although everyone was laughing, what they were thinking in their hearts was the same as Guo Bing’s.
If you want to make money, shouldn't you be extremely smart? Can a fool make money?
Lu Yiming did not let everyone wonder for too long, and said, "Financial investment often looks at connections and resources. Pretty girls are popular, and rich second-generations with resources are even more popular. As for smart people, they are the least lacking. There are many famous schools in the world, and there are countless top students graduating every year, but wealth is still only in the hands of a few people. Do you understand what I mean?"
Lu Yiming's words caused an uproar at the scene.
Obviously, what he said directly overturned everyone's cognition.
From childhood to adulthood, they have been required to be a hard-working child, a smart child, and an obedient child.
They did the same thing, learning those rules since elementary school, studying hard, improving their grades, and feeling complacent when looking at their test scores.
But now Lu Yiming said that intelligence is the least important factor in making money, and it can even be abandoned when necessary.
In other words, as long as one has resources or is good-looking, even a fool can make money.
The truth is so cruel. The financial industry is essentially a game of capital, not a game for smart people.
What is finance?
The rule makers use the rules of the game to reap the wealth of the poor. This is finance.
Lu Yiming didn't say everything. After all, some words would be too offensive if spoken out loud.
But Guo Bing is a smart man, so he understood it and immediately felt that his whole dream was shattered.
That's the downside of being smart.
Idiots don't think so much.
"Okay, thank you for your answer, Senior."
After handing over the microphone, Guo Bing sat down with an unpredictable expression on his face. After a long while, his eyes gradually became firm.
Gong Wen asked in a low voice: "What's wrong with you?"
Guo Bing sighed, then said firmly: "I want to change my major."
Gong Wen was very confused and tried to persuade him, "You have already completed one semester of your freshman year. In a few months, you will be a sophomore. What major are you going to change to now? When you change your major, you will have to start from scratch and make up a year's worth of courses. Can you keep up?"
Guo Bing said confidently, "Of course I can keep up. It's only been one year. There's an old saying that goes, "It's never too late to mend the fold after the sheep have been lost." It's only been one year. If I want to transfer next year or the year after, I won't be able to do so. What the senior said has inspired me a lot. That is, I must do what I like. Doing things I don't like all the time, whether I can achieve results or not, will definitely be painful."
Gong Wen thought for a moment and said, "Senior didn't mention anything about hobbies just now. Are you sure you didn't make this up in your mind?"
Guo Bing waved his hand and said, "That's not important. I'm going to transfer to the Department of Mathematics and try to get this year's 'Light of the Future' scholarship. After graduation, I'll do an internship at Dawn Optics. I've figured out that if a kid from an ordinary family like me wants to become successful, he still has to follow in the footsteps of Mr. Lu."
Gong Wen was shocked: "You made this up in your mind, right?"
Guo Bing said to Gong Wen sincerely: "You also transferred with me. Don't you like mathematics too?"
Gong Wen asked, "Do you like mathematics or do you want to get this scholarship?"
Guo Bing said, "Just think of it as having both. Will you come? Even if you can't get this year's, can't you still try for next year's?"
Gong Wen hesitated and said, "But we have already taken a year of finance courses. And finance is not as dark as the seniors say, right? If you study hard, it won't be difficult to find a good job in the future. What if I transfer to the mathematics department and fail to keep up? Wouldn't that be a complete waste? I worked so hard to get into college."
The speech, originally scheduled for half an hour, was interrupted by questions and applause many times, and it took a full hour to finish. The atmosphere at the scene was quite enthusiastic.
After the speech, Lu Yiming walked backstage. Before he even had time to drink a sip of water, Wang Hongsheng appeared from nowhere and said to Lu Yiming with a smile on his face, "This speech can really be said to be a great success. This is really a good thing. I believe that after such a speech, those students will also be spiritually enlightened, turn over a new leaf, and study hard to make progress every day."
Lu Yiming said: "Well, it's good if there is some effect. I am still waiting for them to learn something and then come to work for me."
Wang Hongsheng told Lu Yiming another piece of news: "I have received letters from 19 universities in the past few days, wanting to invite you to give a speech at their schools."
When Lu Yiming heard this, he felt his scalp tingling. "Institute 19? Even the donkeys in the production team wouldn't dare to be ordered around like that, right? No, no, there's a small problem at Dawn Optics. I have to go to America myself, so I don't have time."
Hearing what Lu Yiming said, Wang Hongsheng was immediately surprised and asked, "There's something wrong with Dawn Optics? What's the problem? Do you need help from the school?"
Poxiao Optics has invested a lot, not only in capital, but also in talent. The Laser Institute of Xiaxue Academy and other units have been mobilized. It is no longer just a commercial company. So, when Wang Hongsheng heard Lu Yiming say that Poxiao Optics had problems, he seemed more anxious than Lu Yiming.
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "No, it's not a big deal. I encountered some troubles in purchasing equipment. Some equipment is on the banned sales list and cannot be bought even if I spend money. I can only go to America to see if there is any chance of a turnaround."
Wang Hongsheng sighed and said helplessly: "If this is the problem, the school really can't help you. I can only wish you good luck."
As for the technological blockade, Wang Hongsheng and his people were very clear about it. Even if the top leaders came forward, there would be no change, let alone a small president like him, Fu Ri University.
A few days later, in the United States, on the west coast.
Lu Yiming had just stepped off his private plane when Epstein, who had been waiting there for a long time, immediately came up to him and gave him a big hug with a big smile on his face.
"Dear Lu, long time no see, I missed you so much."
Lu Yiming knew very well about Epstein's enthusiasm. He was obviously after money.
He did not let down his guard because of Epstein's enthusiasm. He had to be extremely alert when dealing with someone who might stab his allies at any time and do anything for his own interests.
After a brief hug with Epstein, Lu Yiming smiled and asked, "How have you been lately? Not bad, right?"
Epstein sighed and said: "The US economy is in recession, and our TVs are not selling well."
However, he then smiled and said: "Fortunately, the Saltwater Fund is still making money, and it is making a lot of money."
As he spoke, Epstein looked at Lu Yiming with curiosity and amazement: "Honestly, why are your predictions about the stock market always so accurate, as if you could predict the future."
Lu Yiming smiled and said calmly: "It's just a careful analysis, plus a little bit of personal intuition, nothing special."
Epstein shrugged his shoulders and said, "I have prepared a party for you tonight. All the guests are Hollywood stars. Believe me, they will definitely overwhelm you, a super rich man from the East, with their hot bodies."
Originally, Lu Yiming's first reaction was to refuse, but he thought that God has the virtue of loving life and a gentleman has the virtue of helping others to achieve their goals, so he did not say the refusal, but just smiled and said: "I knew you would play."
Since it was a party prepared by Epstein for Lu Yiming, the specifications were naturally high.
The party was held in a luxurious manor, with a two-story white building in the center of a huge swimming pool. Only motorboats could enter and exit. Various beauties in bikinis played in the pool like mermaids. Surrounding the swimming pool was a large green lawn dotted with lighted tents, and the aroma of various barbecues wafted out of the tents.
In the parking lot outside, various sports cars and classic cars can be seen everywhere. Most of these classic cars are hand-crafted works of art from the 1950s and 1960s. Any one of them could be sold for millions of dollars at an auction.
Here, Rolls-Royce is the lowest grade stuff. After all, it is still in production. And these old cars, every broken one is one less.
Epstein and Lu Yiming appeared here, and those well-dressed gentlemen greeted Epstein with champagne and whiskey.
Someone said: "Epstein, you didn't shave again today."
Epstein stroked the stubble on his chin, but his eyes were on the beauties playing in the pool, and he said, "My beard will be useful tonight."
Then, he supported Lu Yiming's back and introduced him to his friends, "This is Lu Yiming from Xia Country. I believe you have heard of his name. He is the richest man in Asia on the Forbes Rich List this year."
The people who could attend Epstein's party were at least the elites of Wall Street. If they were the elites of Wall Street, they would have heard of Lu Yiming's name.
The people around cast surprised looks at Lu Yiming.
"Are you Lu Yiming?"
“I didn’t expect the richest man in Asia to be so young.”
"Have a drink?"
Lu Yiming waved his hand, and a waiter immediately brought a glass of champagne.
"cheers."
Walking across the lawn, Lu Yiming had seen many gentlemen. He came to the side of the swimming pool, and a woman came up from under the water, suddenly popping up in front of him, tossing her hair elegantly, and the water flowed through her bikini along her deep cleavage.
Lu Yiming took a closer look and couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Are you Elizabeth Taylor?"
He is a typical movie fan and is very fond of movies related to ancient mysterious culture. He has watched "Cleopatra" no less than ten times, so he recognized the heroine at once.
Although Elizabeth Taylor is now sixty years old, she is still charming.
However, after all, he is a white person. When he reaches sixty, it is impossible for him to look like he is thirty. The faint wrinkles on his forehead are the rings of life.
Soon, Lu Yiming discovered another Hollywood actress - Scarlett Johansson who played the Black Widow.
Scarlett Johansson is now only eighteen years old.
She debuted as a child star. In 1994, she starred in her debut film "The Bodyguard". In 1996, she starred in the drama film "Manny & Lo", for which she was nominated for the Best Actress at the 12th Independent Spirit Awards. In 1998, she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress at the "Box Office Bomb Award" for starring in the romantic film "The Horse Whisperer".
The reason she can appear here is probably just because she is pretty.
Her long golden hair and light golden pupils made her look so different.
As for Lu Yiming, a young, handsome and wealthy Oriental man, she licked her lips as if she had seen her prey.
She came out of the water, and the few pieces of cloth could not cover her beautiful figure.
Lu Yiming unscrupulously kept his eyes on every part of her body.
Scarlett Johansson was very bold. She came directly in front of Lu Yiming and said provocatively: "Do you want to have a romantic encounter without talking about feelings?"
Lu Yiming raised the goblet in his hand slightly and said with a smile: "I need to replenish my fighting power first."
Scarlett Johansson gave Lu Yiming a wink, then turned around, jumped gracefully, and dived into the water.
After a while, Epstein came over. Seeing that Lu Yiming's eyes were focused on these female stars, he immediately smiled and said, "Why, are you thinking about who you should invite to spend a wonderful night with you today?"
Lu Yiming smiled and did not answer. Instead, he said, "I think drinking is more suitable for me. Come on, cheers. Also, the barbecue smells so good..."
The next day at noon, when Lu Yiming got up from the large bed, he still felt a little dizzy.
He couldn't help but mutter: "Did I drink too much or am I still jet-lagged?"
After taking a hot bath and sweating profusely, the alcohol evaporated along with the sweat, and Lu Yiming felt much more sober.
Just after putting on his pajamas, Lu Yiming unexpectedly received a call from Su Zhenge.
"I heard you came to the beautiful country yesterday?"
Lu Yiming said: "Yes, I came here to do something. I didn't expect you to be so well-informed."
"That's right. Don't you see who I am? How about it? Are you free now? I found a hot pot restaurant in Chinatown in Los Angeles that tastes really authentic."
Lu Yiming raised his eyebrows, thinking that Su Zhenge might have something to ask him, but he said jokingly: "I ate hot pot when I was in Xia Country. I came all the way to the United States and you still treat me to hot pot. Do you think it's appropriate?"
"It's appropriate. It's very appropriate."
Not long after, Lu Yiming and Su Zhenge met at a hot pot restaurant.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
"Long time no see."
The Chinese restaurant is very small, with only eight tables inside. The decoration is very simple, but it is decorated in an antique style and is very warm. The air is filled with spicy and tempting smells.
Su Zhenge enthusiastically invited Lu Yiming into the restaurant and said, "The hotpot here is made according to domestic habits, so it will definitely suit your taste. By the way, you should be able to eat spicy food, right?"
Lu Yiming sniffed and said, "It's a little spicy."
The bodyguards sat at the table next to them.
Su Zhenge diligently placed the dishes and chopsticks on the table for Lu Yiming and poured him tea.
Su Zhenge complained: "When Chinese food comes to the United States, it is modified to suit the taste here, and even something like General Tso's chicken is modified. It doesn't taste like home at all. But the hot pot in this restaurant tastes very good."
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "Okay, you're not really planning to treat me to a hot pot, are you? Tell me, what's the matter?"
