Chapter 201: Chapter 201

Chu River didn’t get to spend much time with Old Chen.

It was just during a meal when she received a call from the lab. Looking at Old Chen still grumbling about his three thousand yuan salary, Chu River directly shoved the document over:

"Alright, alright, let’s not talk about it. You go back and study it slowly. I have to leave quickly."

Old Chen was a bit anxious: "We just finished eating..."

He hurriedly followed her outside, seeing two men stepping out of a discreet black car. One was shielding the car roof as he opened the car door for Chu River, while casting a vigilant glance around, and the other followed inside from the other side—

No need for close protection, but necessary conveniences must be provided.

Old Chen inhaled sharply.

Looking again at the document in his hand, then at the bank card, he resolutely bought a ticket back to Jiangzhou.

Oh, this kid can rely on student loans, he doesn’t have to worry.

Back at the lab, as Chu River entered dressed appropriately, everyone’s eyes turned towards her with anticipation and excitement. She had already seen everything through the phone surveillance but still raised her eyebrows to play along:

Excitement shone in the eyes of the elderly scientists present, with some even tearing up.

Only Hu Sisi, hardened by experience, had a peculiar sense of inevitability towards the emergence of new results—the young boss never failed at what she set out to do.

Such as the mecha she couldn’t unlock with in-game currency, now built in reality.

Such as providing better power sources for mecha with a miniature engine, succeeding now as well?

Chu River also smiled: "Alright, alright, everyone worked hard. Hu Sisi, go apply for the bonus!"

She can’t compare to Chang Geng in wealth, but anyway, it’s all just pretending to fish and paddle, no matter the pace. Naturally, she doesn’t have to spend her own money, just seek efficiency.

Chu Fa Da always calculates—contributing to the country, shouldn’t these things be provided by the state?

Thus, when asking for money, he never hesitates.

The young ones in the lab couldn’t help but cheer.

—Whenever results come out, these words always sound so satisfying, hahaha!

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"Is the mass production plan ready? Can the production keep up?"

These words... The thing has just succeeded in the experiment, how could there already be a mass production plan?

The other side helplessly said:

Chu River frowned: "Your efficiency is too slow, why would I build it if not for mass production—the mecha phalanx must be ready before the parade."

And the other side sighed in relief.

—Now it’s late August, a month’s time is definitely enough to gather a mecha phalanx.

He suddenly remembered—

—Even if it’s built, and the mecha is equipped, wouldn’t the operators need some training time?

His tongue turned bitter in an instant.

Returning to her office, Chu River opened the tablet and started checking Qin Manman’s progress again—

There really is a difference between people.

For example, Qin Manman memorizes all sorts of knowledge, but at this moment, just reviewing is already making her sweat.

How could it be easy?

The miniature engine isn’t even in the same category as the material science she learned before, she couldn’t even pronounce many terms—how can she still have the face to plagiarize?

She’s simply losing face for the plagiarism community.

This feeling of being spoon-fed yet still not getting full... Chu River felt a bit of sympathy—

If anyone ended up with Qin Manman’s brain, how frustrating would it be!

But thinking of her own actions recently, whether directly or indirectly, she has gradually severed all connections associated with Qin Manman from that novel...

Now, she only has herself.

The remaining 47 million is all thrown into the new project. If there’s no result by the end of September, there’s simply no way to pay employees’ salaries in early October.

She’s now in such a rush because she can’t afford, nor can she invite, professionals in the related field.

And the bunch of freeloaders previously hired by the institute, among them only one finance person has some level, is now pondering whether the cash flow can be sustained long-term.

As for Qin Manman’s father...

She... probably hasn’t received a call from her family in a long time.

Chu River stared at her phone and smiled slightly—Chang Geng was right, if knowledge isn’t learned into one’s brain, then everything that exists is just castles in the air.

And if one loses the basic moral integrity without that knowledge, then naturally, without needing anything else, they will fall.

Just like Qin Manman in the original story—though reborn, she rose internationally, but it was achieved under the facade of a halo.

And the entire world, not everyone will reject reality.

She believes—in the story’s timeline by the end, someone will surely break the illusion.

Only, Chang Geng can’t wait that long...

The phone dinged at this moment, showing a piece of information.

[Hongfa Group announces bankruptcy...]

This, is Mr. Qin’s realm now.

Once so high-spirited, because no matter how many haters his daughter had, she really could earn money.

But now, his daughter is ridiculed by the whole network, and he’s facing shortfalls in funding... as long as the bank doesn’t rush to grant loans quickly, along with pulling a couple of quality inspections... then the thread-thin steel rebars in the concrete slabs are the best evidence of cutting corners.

Submitting a bankruptcy application now could be a way for the father to provide his daughter an escape route.

As for gritting one’s teeth and waiting for Qin Manman to turn adversity into opportunity and save him...

Chu River looked at the report of the man who has suddenly aged twenty years, and she sneered.

—He’s no fool either, Qin Manman received consecutive huge funds, regardless of how the lawsuit with the attorney went, she never gave him a single penny from start to finish.

How to get them? Hongfa Group mainly deals in building materials, and a few scattered real estate projects. Normally, it’s either pre-funding or customers delaying payments.

Previously, he had enough flow, so there was nothing to fear. But to invest in his daughter, he kept selling off properties, so that those in the business smelled opportunity rapidly found their chance.

Now, all the accumulated bills aren’t something that can be solved in the millions.

Never mind Qin Manman, even if she had the funds, she wouldn’t want to give them!

She doesn’t want to engage in slow-return industries, she just wants to make a fortune off the achievements of others.

Chu River rested her hands behind her head, staring at the ceiling, slowly pondering.

—Once Qin Manman’s miniature engine project crashes, she’s used to reaping without sowing; she’ll be at the end of her tether, worse off than before she was reborn, unable to endure patiently.

Her confidence, her future, all will be shattered.

This distorted and erroneous world’s core is time to permanently dim.

And the new future is meant to be forged collectively by countless individuals.

Not her, nor Chang Geng, nor anyone else.

Then, perhaps, she will part with Chang Geng, heading to another world.

—What kind of world could that be?

How did Chang Geng suffer misfortune?

Chu River pondered with interest.