Novel Lived
Chapter 528
C528 – I Am Just a Farmer
Upon hearing the remark, Meng Haitao was incredulous.
“What on earth?”
“I am a person! A living, breathing person!”
Meng Haitao became frantic.
How could they mistake me, with my dashing good looks, for a ghost?
“Uh…”
His protest left many of the company’s employees dumbfounded.
The university students had seen him, but the others hadn’t?
“Wow, this guy’s appearance is… quite shocking.”
“That’s not the right word; it should be ‘breathtaking.'”
“No, no, that’s not strong enough. ‘A sight for sore eyes’ is more like it.”
“‘A sight for sore eyes?’ More like ‘unrecognizable!'”
“‘Unrecognizable’ doesn’t cut it; I need to consult a thesaurus!”
The surrounding people were abuzz with commentary.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Meng Haitao felt like crying.
What are they implying?
Did they come here for an idiom contest?
Spouting idioms one after another.
And could they please keep it down?
I have excellent hearing, you know.
Could you spare a thought for my feelings?
But Meng Haitao didn’t dare to make a peep.
Yes, he owned a family business worth 10 billion.
But look at this gathering.
All these companies.
They came running because of Su Ming alone.
How influential could he be?
If it weren’t significant,
would these normally elusive company executives rush over like mad to recruit?
They weren’t out of their minds.
The critical point was,
could this be the extent of Su Ming’s power?
Impossible.
Meng Haitao had thought he could crush Su Ming this time.
But now, he couldn’t even dream of it.
He couldn’t even catch a glimpse of Su Ming’s shadow.
Unable to bear it any longer,
Meng Haitao hung his head low.
He quietly exited through a side corridor.
Then, the screams from the Nursing School’s female students pierced the air again.
With the sky darkened, his already sleazy appearance became even more unsettling.
Who wouldn’t be scared?
The commotion even disturbed the male students from the neighboring School of Sports.
Enough said, enough said.
The situation was too dire.
……
The auditorium buzzed with activity for a full hour before the personnel were finally sorted out.
All the students had secured jobs and were ecstatic.
“Fellow students!”
“Today, as you’ve all found jobs, you should extend your gratitude to Mr. Su!”
“Even though Mr. Su isn’t an alumnus of Eastsea Technology University, he is an Eastsea native, our pride, and it has only been a few years since Mr. Su graduated.”
“Here we have Principal Ye from Eastsea University.”
“Principal Ye can vouch that Mr. Su hails from a rural background with a modest family, yet in just a few short years, he has become a leading figure of success!”
“Now, we would like to invite Mr. Su to share a few words!”
“Pay close attention, everyone. If you can even grasp one-tenth of what Mr. Su has to offer from his success story!”
“Your futures will be boundless!”
Xie Haijun sensed the moment was right.
He grabbed the microphone and spoke up.
The moment Xie Haijun’s voice fell, the room descended into a hushed silence.
The audience members filed down, taking their seats obediently.
The company executives who had been on stage followed suit.
They positioned themselves at the front of the aisle and stage, eyes fixed in anticipation.
Many were eager to discover how, in just a few years post-graduation, one could achieve such a level of success.
How could a single individual compel so many companies to vie for talent?
To wield such immense influence, what was the secret?
Su Ming blinked.
“Uh…”
After a brief pause, Su Ming demurred, “Actually, there’s not much to it. Maybe we should just let it be.”
“Mr. Su.”
Principal Ye encouraged him, “Everyone is eager to hear your speech. You’re the man of the hour.”
“It’s not that I’m unwilling to share.”
Su Ming sighed and approached Xie Haijun, “Truthfully, I haven’t been through much.”
“Mr. Su, you must be kidding,” Xie Haijun challenged, incredulous.
To be so remarkable without significant experiences?
Mr. Su, there’s no need for modesty.
“Alright then.”
Reluctantly, Su Ming picked up the microphone.
Remember, you asked for this.
“Here’s my story.”
“After graduation, I took a job at a company.”
“Then, due to an unexpected turn of events, I resigned.”
Su Ming spoke candidly.
The students perked up at his words.
This was it—the moment they’d been waiting for.
It’s a common narrative among many who have found success: dissatisfaction with corporate life and the drive to carve out their own destiny.
“I understand now. Mr. Su must have decided to venture into entrepreneurship. So, Mr. Su, what inspired you to start a business, and how did you manage to navigate the market so successfully?”
Xie Haijun’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
”I didn’t start a business,” Su Ming clarified, blinking. “I took up farming.”
Silence enveloped the room.
Su Ming looked around, puzzled.
What’s the matter?
I’m not Medusa.
Why the stunned silence?
“I’m telling the truth; I really went into farming.”
“If you don’t believe me, ask President Chen and Boss Wang.”
Su Ming turned to President Chen.
“Absolutely, I can vouch for Mr. Su; he’s definitely farming.”
“And I can attest to that as well; I’ve even helped water his fields,” added Wang Guohui.
President Chen and Wang Guohui stepped forward, confirming the claim.
The crowd was visibly perplexed.
“Come on, Senior, you can’t be serious. How could that be possible?”
“Yeah, we’re not buying it.”
“You all just don’t get it, do you? This is what you call humility. Unlike some people who flaunt their wealth at the slightest opportunity!”
At that moment, someone in the hospital sneezed.
The students eventually caught on and chuckled among themselves.
Su Ming could only shrug in resignation.
“I’m genuinely farming.”
He maintained a serene expression.
“Please, students, believe me.”
President Chen interjected, “Mr. Su is indeed farming, right next to the Guoxing Building in the city center. It’s not a large plot, just about ten acres.”
“Oh?”
The students perked up, realizing there was a specific location.
Ah, so it must be true.
But wait!
Why does the Guoxing Building sound so familiar?
It feels like I’ve seen it somewhere…
Yet, I can’t quite place it.
“Holy smokes!!!”
Suddenly, a student leaped up, shouting at the top of his lungs.
Xie Haijun jumped, his toupee taking flight.
”What’s gotten into you?!”
“You scared the life out of me!”
“What’s the matter, did someone step on your foot?”
“Or are you a robot with a malfunctioning spring?”
The other students were equally startled.
“Come on! Haven’t you figured it out yet?”
“Don’t you all know what the Guoxing Building is?”
“The city center!”
“Senior is actually farming in the city center!”
“Oh my god!”
The atmosphere was electric with shock.
That reminder jogged everyone’s memory.
Of course!
The city center was brimming with eateries and entertainment spots, frequented by students from the university.
They had all walked past the entrance of the Guoxing Building at some point.
It’s no wonder the place rang a bell!
The students were beside themselves with excitement.
Senior Su.
You worked for a company after graduation, then resigned to take up farming.
That’s understandable.
But could you enlighten us?
What’s the deal with that plot of land in the city center?
Goodness gracious!
A whole ten acres!
If I had that much land in the city center, I’d gladly farm it too!
How much is it worth?!