Cheng Cheng and the Cicada

Chapter 13 Chu Shanhe

Chapter 18 Scientific Research Foundation

Not long after, the banquet officially began.

The violin strings fell silent, and everyone stopped chatting, looking towards the long staircase in the middle of the hall.

Chu Shanhe, smiling, walked down the long staircase, raised his glass, and looked around:

"Welcome, everyone! Today, all the scientific giants and business elites are present, truly bringing honor to my humble abode! Hahahaha..."

A thunderous applause echoed through the hall.

Lin Xian had only seen Chu Shanhe from the back, and he seemed very robust. This was his first opportunity to see Chu Shanhe's face.

His eyes shone brightly, and his square face was carved with sharp and upright features. This face, in his younger days… would have been considered a standard handsome man.

Even though Chu Shanhe was over fifty, one could still see that he was energetic and full of vigor. Although he wore a smile and seemed amiable, the stern aura contained within his straight posture was imposing, making people hold their breath.

When the applause subsided, Chu Shanhe slowly walked down the long staircase and came to the middle of the hall.

His voice was loud and his spirit grand:

"For many years, I have firmly believed that science and technology are the primary productive forces! Our current lives and the prosperity of our motherland are inseparable from the development of science and technology! They are inseparable from the hard work and dedication of scientific researchers!"

"I believe that the development of any industry is inseparable from the support of science and technology. Those scientists who work silently day and night are the heroes we should respect and admire the most!"

"People like me, with limited knowledge… have merely benefited from the dividends of the times and have been fortunate enough to establish a foothold in Donghai. In terms of contributions to society and the country, I cannot compare to even a fraction of the work of scientific researchers!"

"This is also the purpose of my hosting this scientific fundraising dinner today! I hope that all the young business talents will also pay more attention to the development of scientific research! Contribute your own strength to the take-off of our country's scientific and technological cause!"

"I won't say much else—"

Chu Shanhe put down his glass and raised his right index finger high:

"Shanhe Group! Donates 100 million to the Donghai Science Development Fund!"

The whole audience was in an uproar.

One hundred million right off the bat.

Chairman Chu Shanhe was really too generous.

After the shock, the audience immediately erupted into unprecedentedly enthusiastic applause, with praise coming from all around.

However, it wasn't over yet.

When the applause subsided, Chu Shanhe picked up the microphone again and said with a smile:

"The previous donation was just a statement on behalf of the group, not enough to express my personal admiration for scientific researchers."

"Now, I will donate another 100 million in my personal name!"

For a time, the whole audience was in an uproar!

Two hundred million!

Chu Shanhe started with two hundred million!

Directly pushing the atmosphere of the entire venue to a climax!

The young entrepreneurs below… were all excitedly applauding and full of admiration.

It could be seen that Chu Shanhe's status and prestige in Donghai were first-class, and he was genuinely respected and admired from the bottom of people's hearts.



Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap!

The applause lasted for a long time.

Lin Xian then noticed that Professor Xu Yun, who had been arrogant and aloof earlier, was now also excitedly applauding, his eyes full of admiration.

This was quite surprising to Lin Xian.

"That Professor Xu Yun seems to admire Chu Shanhe very much."

Lin Xian said softly.

Zhao Yingjun smiled and shook her head:

"Which man doesn't want to become Chu Shanhe?"

"However, there are other reasons why Professor Xu is giving Chu Shanhe so much face. Chu Shanhe's words just now were not just casually spoken. Over the years, he has always supported the scientific research cause of the Dragon Kingdom."

"Investing in research institutes, establishing scholarships, sponsoring poor students, investing in unpopular scientific research projects, assisting overseas Chinese scientists to return to the country… He has really done a lot of practical things for the Dragon Kingdom's scientific cause. So his reputation in scientific research circles is very high, and many academicians have publicly praised him."

"For so many years, Professor Xu's research has not improved… Who do you think has been funding him?"

So that's how it is.

Lin Xian understood now.

He felt that Professor Xu Yun was out of place at this kind of banquet, and it turned out that he was here for Chu Shanhe's sake.

But listening to Zhao Yingjun's words, what Chu Shanhe had done could be considered a great chivalrous act.

With that kind of vision, it was no wonder that he had such a high status and made so much money.



After that.

It was the stage for entrepreneurs to donate money.

The smallest donation was also several million.

Zhao Yingjun donated ten million.

It could be seen that those who were invited to the venue today were not ordinary entrepreneurs.

Chu Shanhe's circle was not something that ordinary people could integrate into. Being rich and noble was just the most basic ticket. At least so far, Zhao Yingjun had not been able to say a word to Chu Shanhe.

After the donation, it was time for the traditional dance party.

Various high-end snacks and foods were placed on the tables around the periphery of the hall, and the middle was left empty as a dance floor. The symphony orchestra on the second floor officially started, and classical and elegant string music reverberated throughout the hall.

Chu Shanhe had left at some point, and Professor Xu Yun left when the dance party started.

Now, most of the guests were dancing in the middle of the dance floor, dancing a tango with their partners.

A few people sat at the surrounding tables, enjoying the food and chatting.

Zhao Yingjun sat at the dining table, elegantly eating snacks and sipping red wine. Lin Xian stood behind her.

He found that… many people wanted to invite Zhao Yingjun to dance, both young and old.

But after everyone saw Lin Xian's existence, they all had an expression of sudden realization, then smiled slightly and turned to leave.

“…Should I stand further away?”

Lin Xian bent down and said.

Zhao Yingjun dabbed the corners of her mouth with a napkin, her eyes closed:

"If you stand further away, what's the point of me bringing you here?"

"Sit down and eat something."



The following time was very boring.

Zhao Yingjun sat there, her eyes closed, lost in thought.

Lin Xian guessed that she must be thinking about how to persuade Professor Xu Yun.

She donated ten million today, probably to improve Professor Xu's impression of her.

But Lin Xian felt that her money was definitely going to be wasted…

Professor Xu Yun was so stubborn and unyielding that ordinary people could not persuade him.

Perhaps Chu Shanhe could, after all, he was the benefactor who funded Xu Yun.

But Chu Shanhe was such a person, he would definitely not come forward to intercede for Zhao Yingjun, the two were obviously not on the same level.

"No chance."

Lin Xian stopped thinking about it. He couldn't help.

In front of these big shots and behemoths, he was just a sesame seed, an insignificant little person who couldn't cause any waves or even attract any attention.

In the dreamland, he was also the lawless Demon King of the city.

But in Donghai, he was just a sesame seed, an insignificant little sesame seed…