Tang Jianguo scrolled through his phone for a moment before quickly finding a number.
Before dialing, he glanced at Lu Yibei.
"There's a vice principal at Pengcheng University, surname Xu, responsible for school-enterprise cooperation. Our bank deals with him quite often."
Lu Yibei nodded.
The phone rang three times before it was answered.
"Old Tang, what brings you to call me today?"
"Principal Xu, I have a small favor to ask."
Tang Jianguo smiled, but his tone was noticeably more formal than before.
"Here's the situation: we have an extremely distinguished client at our bank, and their child is currently studying at your Pengcheng University."
Lu Yibei, sitting on the sofa, raised an eyebrow slightly.
A client's child?
This identity was crafted well.
It explained his youth while concealing the true state of his assets. Even if someone investigated, they'd only speculate about some overseas family.
"Which student?" Principal Xu asked.
"His name is Lu Yibei, a sophomore."
Tang Jianguo said, casting an inquiring glance at Lu Yibei.
Lu Yibei added, "I'll send you the details of his major and class later."
Tang Jianguo immediately relayed the message.
"This kid has his own matters to handle and finds it inconvenient to attend classes on time every day. Could you see if there's a way to arrange a more flexible schedule without affecting his enrollment and normal graduation?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end.
"Old Tang, you know the school has its rules. If any ordinary student says they don't want to attend classes, and we exempt them from attendance, how would we manage in the future?"
"I understand, of course. I'm not asking you to break the rules."
Tang Jianguo chuckled, "Isn't there a push for innovation and entrepreneurship, and school-enterprise joint training? If the young man has capabilities, the school should give him some room to develop."
"What does this Lu Yibei's family do?"
Tang Jianguo didn't answer immediately but took a leisurely sip of tea.
After setting the stage, he lowered his voice.
"Principal Xu, I'm not at liberty to disclose specific backgrounds. The bank has confidentiality requirements, you understand."
"I can only tell you that the family's worth is more than enough to buy ten of your Pengcheng Universities."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yibei gave Tang Jianguo a thumbs-up.
Perfect.
Whether 28 billion yuan could buy ten Pengcheng Universities was debatable, but Tang Jianguo's unwavering confidence when boasting was as if he'd already taken a capital verification report to the school's finance office for a quote.
The tone on the other end became noticeably serious.
"Are you sure?"
"Clients I handle personally, could it be false?"
"Is he there with you?"
"Not convenient to say."
Tang Jianguo looked at Lu Yibei sitting opposite him, showing no sign of embarrassment as he spoke.
"How about this, send me the student's information. I'll discuss with the principal and the Academic Affairs Office to see whether we should go with innovation and entrepreneurship practice or create a personalized training plan."
"Sure, as soon as possible."
"With you, Old Tang, personally asking, how could I delay?"
"Then I'll trouble you, Principal Xu. I'll treat you to a meal another day."
The call ended.
Tang Jianguo put down the phone, his face still calm, but his brows noticeably relaxed.
From Tang Jianguo's relaxed demeanor and the immediate action of sending the information, Lu Yibei could easily tell that the other party took this matter seriously, fearing the first personal request wouldn't be handled well enough.
In front of Lu Yibei, Tang Jianguo sent his name and basic information to Principal Xu, adding a note, "Please keep this confidential."
"Young Master Lu, as soon as the school responds, I'll inform you immediately."
"Thank you, President Tang."
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Lu Yibei glanced at the time and stood up.
"With the procedures done and the school matters settled, I'll be on my way."
Tang Jianguo quickly got up to see him off.
Just as Tang Jianguo was about to escort him, the phone on the table lit up, and several subordinates waiting to report were standing outside the door.
"Mingyue."
Li Mingyue immediately stepped forward.
"See Young Master Lu off for me, make sure he gets to his destination."
"Alright, President Tang."
Li Mingyue accompanied Lu Yibei out of the office. Along the way, she pressed the elevator button for him, introduced the exclusive services of mobile banking and emergency contact methods, without deliberately trying to make small talk.
The elevator reached the first floor.
After exiting the bank, Li Mingyue looked around but didn't see a driver or waiting vehicle.
"Young Master Lu, did you drive here yourself?"
"I took a cab."
Li Mingyue was momentarily surprised but quickly said, "Then I'll drive you back. President Tang instructed to ensure you reach your destination."
"No need for the trouble."
"It's my job."
Seeing her insistence, Lu Yibei didn't refuse further.
"Then back to Pengcheng University."
Li Mingyue led him to the underground parking lot.
She drove a black BMW, clean on the outside, without any extra decorations. Li Mingyue unlocked the car, initially intending to open the back door for Lu Yibei, but saw him already heading to the front passenger side.
"The front seat is fine."
Li Mingyue paused for a moment, nodded, and said, "Alright."
They both got into the car.
Li Mingyue fastened her seatbelt and started the vehicle. The car's air conditioning sent out a cool breeze as she gripped the steering wheel and turned to look at Lu Yibei.
"Young Master Lu, do you usually take a cab to and from school?"