Chapter 422 Don’t Teach Me How to Live

Again.

As soon as these words came out, Li Yan showed an impatient expression.

If the other person wasn't a teacher, he would have even said directly, "If you're not here to provide me with research resources, there's no need to say more."

Seeing that Li Yan didn't react, Teacher Guo became more excited.

"Li Yan, you are now...making mobile phones, right?"

Li Yan nodded.

"I heard you did pretty well, quite impressive." Teacher Guo seemed to be choosing his words, "Even our Huada Excellence Class agreed to let you take classes freely."

"After all, the company is very busy and now is a critical time." Li Yan smiled.

Not saying "What is being taught so far is useless to me" is already giving me face.

"I'm curious to ask, with your talent, what kind of life do you hope to have in the future?" Teacher Guo smiled, a smile that said, "It's my turn to perform next."

Li Yan could guess what Teacher Guo was going to say next, and the core of it was: don't waste your talent.

He had discussed this topic with another teacher, Guo Qiwen, from New Taipei First Middle School. The difference was that Guo Qiwen was actually more confused than Li Yan. Although Li Yan seemed to be answering her own choices, she was actually helping Guo Qiwen to resolve some of his worries.

Overall, it was a pleasant chat.

Guo Qiwen himself did not intend to limit Li Yan to a certain route, so he did not express his inclination towards the pros and cons of the choice.

This made their conversation more like a pure discussion.

And now, it is obvious that Mr. Guo is approaching the issue with a didactic attitude.

Li Yan was not going to repeat everything he had discussed with Guo Qiwen.

Because he came to realize later that the key point that Guo Qiwen could not understand was the huge information gap that Li Yan had a "system".

In the face of such information gap, understanding is almost impossible.

Whether Li Yan is preparing for all-round development or pursuing the "peak of humanity", it is all based on the support of the system.

Therefore, his path is different from that of normal people, and even from that of geniuses who are rare in human history.

He will not face the situation of being unable to develop all-round due to "limited energy". In fact, due to the particularity of the system, he needs to do everything in order to better pursue the upper limit.

This means he has to perform many operations that are useless in the eyes of others.

For example, even though he has become the head of a hot technology company, if he still indulges in painting and writing, some people will think that it is a waste of time.

Classic arguments such as: "How much money can you make by painting a picture or writing a novel?"

In terms of profit investment alone, it is naturally not comparable to company operations, but for views like this, Li Yan can still use "hobby" to counter them.

This will inevitably be seen as not doing your job properly.

Even when he came to school, there were always some questions in the company such as "Why is Mr. Li still going to class?"

Not to mention playing ball, most people think that Li Yan's fitness and playing ball can only serve as a leisure hobby, and it is a waste of time to hone her skills on it.

“Is he still planning to participate in the Olympics?”

Besides, even if you really become an Olympic champion, the fame and wealth you gain will probably not be comparable to making mobile phones.

Even Qiu Shuli, who had played basketball with him, was shocked that Li Yan was now "willing to spend time playing basketball."

How should Li Yan explain it?

It all comes down to his hobby and his willfulness, and there are always people who try to persuade him to "focus and go all out".

Like Mr. Guo today.

He couldn't explain this information gap, so he chose not to explain.

Do whatever you want, I’m already successful enough, I don’t need anyone to teach me how to live.

The man holding the martial arts secret book has become a rising star, but there are always people who don't understand his special skills and keep telling him to improve and practice basic skills...

"The best life in the world." So this is how he answered Teacher Guo's question.

"Number one in the world?" Teacher Guo smiled. "Number one in what?"

“The best in the world in every aspect.”

Teacher Guo's eyes lit up, "Li Yan, be careful that you may be good at everything."

"I'm good at everything now."

As expected, he was young and frivolous. Teacher Guo thought to himself and said, "Li Yan, I will tell you something from my heart."

Li Yan yawned.

"With your talent for learning, if you don't do research, it would be a waste of talent! It would be irresponsible to yourself!"

"Is the research superior or what?"

Teacher Guo didn't seem to expect Li Yan to be so aggressive, and he said it again after a lot of words and sentences, "I am superior to others! Throughout history, being able to lead mankind forward is the true realization of self-worth. You may not understand this yet..."

"You are too arrogant, Teacher Guo." Li Yan responded directly.

"how you said that?"

"Isn't it arrogant to regard the field in which you are relatively good at and have worked hard as superior to others? Isn't it arrogant to say 'you may not understand' before exchanging a few words?"

"I am being abrupt." Teacher Guo looked a little anxious. "But Li Yan, scientific research is the highest level in terms of value. I don't think so just because I do scientific research myself."

"No need to mention it again." Li Yan waved her hand. "People say what they are told. When you become a leader of Huada University, I'm afraid you will say that all kinds of thoughts are the highest level of human wisdom."

"Alas, I just mean well. I can't bear to see you trapped in the so-called fame, wealth and fortune and wasting your talent in vain." Teacher Guo shook his head and sighed.

Li Yan thought about old man Su Siqing again, and could only sigh that the difference in ideological realm between people was really too great.

"Is making money a sin? Isn't the salary at Hua University high?"

Teacher Guo put on an angry look, "I advised you with good intentions, but you didn't appreciate it. Why are you being so sarcastic? The teachers are right. You are indeed very capable, but you are also too arrogant."

Li Yan didn't even feel a wave of emotion, she just smiled and said, "Then let me ask you, I made a mobile phone to lead the human race forward and change everyone's life. How can it be considered a waste of talent?"

"You don't study hard for such a good opportunity in Huada's Excellence Class. You are too busy with company matters to come to class. Isn't this a waste of time? Physics is not something you can learn by doing it for three days and resting for two days."

"Then teach me something I can't learn." Li Yan said with a smile.

Teacher Guo never expected to respond like this. He hesitated several times and didn't know what to say.

"Also, what kind of research do you mean?"

“Of course it has to be research that can be published in core journals,” Mr. Guo replied.

"For example, controlled nuclear fusion, constant-temperature superconductivity, etc., do something that is truly beneficial to mankind. I think it's not enough to just break through some useless theories."

Ah? This was the only word that remained in Teacher Guo's mind.

"Or maybe we can delve into the secrets of time and space and find an intermediary to unify the four forces of physics... that would be more interesting."

Teacher Guo didn't know what to say, so Li Yan shrugged and said, "I thought you were much more capable than me, so you dared to tell me how to live." This sentence opened up Teacher Guo's language center again, "What you said is the ideal of physicists. Even with your talent, it is basically impossible to achieve even if you devote yourself to it from now on."

"Physics class was originally my request to add an additional subject. Frankly speaking, my current physics level is not very high. If I enter the graduate school, I will just be a handyman. It is difficult to achieve a cognitive breakthrough on my own. Teacher Guo, I will find time to attend classes later. I hope you will give me some advice." Li Yan did not respond to Teacher Guo's words, but just talked to himself.

Mr. Guo was confused by his sudden humility, and he was still confused until Li Yan left.

Just teach me, and I will keep silent.

Li Yan sighed. Fortunately, his mental ability has reached 7 points now and his willpower is strong enough. It is not difficult for him to keep his own ideas and thoughts.

Otherwise, if there were a few more Teacher Guos, he might really be persuaded to start his ascetic journey on the single-plank bridge.

He thought again of the huge mountain of clouds that appeared after his skills broke through 70%, and he was more impressed by the system called "all-round point addition".

This is not about the system's capabilities, this is about the system's thinking.

Turning the all-round point-adding system into a single-plank bridge is a dead end.

Fortunately, the cooperation on the Wei De map has been negotiated. If we negotiate what needs to be negotiated as soon as possible and hand it over to the team for development later, Li Yan's pressure can be reduced by half, and he will have time to return to self-trial.

By the time the mobile phones sell like hot cakes and I’m worth hundreds of billions, I can do whatever I want.

I'm afraid that if he didn't attend meetings or classes and went to play golf at that time, it would be interpreted as having some special intention.

Li Yan is looking forward to the breakthrough of 70% across the board, and is also looking forward to unlocking new first-level skills.

Just thinking about it makes me excited, and once I’m excited I can’t wait, and then I’m blocked by the task of making a mobile phone right in front of me.

Well, focus on what's in front of you.

Li Yan had no interest in the rest of the courses today. Even Professor Lou had no class today. Most of the classes were computer science and biology. Lao Meng had already said on the computer side that if Li Yan came to class, it would be better to let Li Yan go on stage to speak.

As for biology, Li Yan attended a class and felt that it was still in its early stages and not very helpful in improving his cognition.

Rather than improving everyone's knowledge, it is more like cultivating a group of future biological research talents.

So he called Ren Jiangfeng.

"Hello, Mayor Ren. Yes, I want to ask about the bank."

"It may be difficult to arrange today..."

"Not today. I mean, let's arrange a meeting in the near future so I can talk to the leaders about ways to cooperate."

"That's fine. I'll arrange a time to talk to you. I thought you liked to visit us during festivals recently."

Li Yan thought to herself, what does Valentine's Day have to do with you guys...

"Then we will go to the headquarters of the four major banks to look for ..."

"No, no, no. We will directly organize a meeting when the time comes. Senior official Zhang, Senior Director Gao of the Linjiang Finance Department, Director Zuo of the Science and Technology Department, I, and the presidents or vice presidents of the Linjiang branches of the four major banks will attend the meeting. They may have to accommodate us in terms of time."

Such a grand ceremony? That would be great.

"No problem, you arrange the advance notice and I'll attend the meeting."

New Taipei City is worthy of being a first-tier city in China. It has a high city level and has some say.

Li Yan thought that it was a leader from the China Banking Regulatory Commission or in charge of finance, who would take him for a walk and talk, and it would be fine after they visited the Linjiang branches of the four major banks.

I didn’t expect that getting together for the meeting directly would save a lot of trouble.

But there are also disadvantages. If things go well and all the four major banks cooperate, it will be wonderful. But if things don't go well, and someone raises a difficult question that resonates with others, then that would be a waste of time.

Especially when it comes to things like safety issues... no matter how big or small they are, everyone has their own opinion.

If anyone is more cautious, there may be no cooperation.

There is another crucial point, which Li Yan figured out only after returning to the office -

Formal emphasis is a major killer move by the authorities.

It was not difficult for them to organize this, and they did not really have to put in any effort, but they gave it enough attention in form. In case the deal fails, Li Yan can no longer use the excuse of "you didn't help me" to say she wants to move out.

But what Li Yan hopes more is that the provincial leaders can come forward to talk to the bank presidents, stand up for them and give them support.

Forget it, thinking of this, Li Yan grabbed his hair again.

I, Li, do things on my own.

As long as the authorities do not block him on the process and legality but give support, that is enough.

Whether he can negotiate with the bank is something he should work on himself.

Wang Zi was surprised that Li Yan returned to the office in the afternoon. "Mr. Li, I thought you would not be coming back today."

"What's the matter? Is there something you decided that you don't want me to know?" Li Yan smiled.

Wang Zi nodded. "Some employees applied for leave this morning. After all, it's the Lantern Festival and they want to go home to spend time with their families. You're going to class, so I thought I wouldn't bother you with such a small matter, so I approved it on my own initiative."

"No problem. Have you given them the Lantern Festival gifts as well?"

"Give it."

"But next time, let everyone apply earlier. Applying in the morning is too rushed in the afternoon. If you don't approve it, you'll blame me for being unkind." Li Yan said as she lay down on the recliner. "Did the management ask for leave?"

"Yes, Zhou Yang and Cao Haibin are also going home to be with their families. They have also been approved."

"Don't approve it next time." Li Yan waved her hand. "For management, during the project sprint period, don't approve any sick leave or personal leave unless it's necessary. For those below management, any reason can be approved. After all, there's no pay for leave, and the company can change without anyone."

"Why did you come back so early today?"

"The Excellence Class can't keep up with me." Li Yan said, "And if I'm present, either the students I'm studying with will be too stressed, or I won't know what I'm learning. Maybe if I want to learn in the future, it's better to expand my network and ask the big guys for advice directly."

"Amazing." Wang Zi exclaimed sincerely.

"Sister Wang, do you have anything else to say?"

"I can't hide anything from you." Wang Zi smiled, "I asked what you asked me to ask before."

When Li Yan was preparing to start the takeout business, she asked Wang Zi to consult her husband Zhao Ke for his opinion. After recently confirming the cooperation with Wei De Map, she asked Wang Zi to ask Zhao Ke about his willingness to cooperate.

After all, he is the owner of "Bazhou Restaurant", the king of Linjiang restaurant chain, and he has a relationship with Wang Zi. If he is willing to join, Ele.bar's start will be much smoother.

"He wanted to ask, are you free to have dinner together tonight?"

"Okay." Li Yan nodded.

"Mr. Li, if you have other plans tonight..."

"No other arrangements." Li Yan answered subconsciously before realizing what Wang Zi was cueing, so she gave him a speechless look.

Wang Zi covered her mouth and laughed so hard that she trembled. "My husband is unromantic and insisted on arranging it during the Lantern Festival. I hope it doesn't affect your personal activities."

"After all, it's still a school day. I have to go to school tomorrow, Friday. It's not appropriate."

Wang Zi didn't expect Li Yan to be so calm. She went out muttering something like "made for each other" or something like that.

(End of this chapter)