Chapter 122: A Joyful Arrangement

After Chen Jianyu led his men away, Zhao Fan flicked his sleeve and strolled back to the company.

The days following the college entrance exam were supposed to be relaxing, but that leisure did not belong to Zhao Fan. While everyone else was busy socializing and attending various gatherings, he was preoccupied with the company’s ongoing development. He was so busy that he didn't stop until it was time to fill out his college application forms.

After estimating his scores, Zhao Fan weighed his options and ultimately chose a local university in Yangcheng. Beijing was too far away; his roots in Yangcheng were not yet firm, and leaving for Beijing would be like abandoning the business he had right at his fingertips. Fortunately, Yangcheng University was among the best in the country.

When Han Chen learned of Zhao Fan’s plan, he expressed some regret. "The computer science department at Beijing University is the most prestigious. Given other factors as well, staying in Yangcheng might not necessarily be the best move."

Zhao Fan smiled. "Beijing is right there. As long as my foundation is secure, it won't matter which university I attend; it won't affect me." When one possesses capital, it is not the school that influences the person, but the person who influences the school.

Following this, He Yongshan also sought out Zhao Fan for a conversation. Since the application had already been submitted, He did not dwell on it, merely encouraging Zhao Fan to keep up the effort in the future.

On the day the exam results were released, Zhao’s parents sat in the living room early in the morning. As soon as Zhao Fan appeared, they pulled him toward the landline. "Hurry, hurry! The results are out today, call and check!"

Zhao Fan, holding a stack of documents, felt helpless under his father's urging. He simply dialed the number and then yielded the spot to them. "Here, this is my admission ticket. You can look it up yourselves."

Having satisfied his parents, Zhao Fan left. He had too many things to handle to waste time on this; he only needed the result. He figured his scores should be sufficient for Yangcheng University.

A few days later, the admission letters were sent out. Because Zhao Fan was local, he was the first to receive his. He had been accepted by Yangcheng University.

Zhao Fan only learned that the letter had arrived home that evening. His parents were overjoyed and prepared a table of fine dishes, waiting specifically for his return.

"Xiaofan, you got in! You got in!" his mother exclaimed, her face beaming with excitement. "Yes, he got in!"

"I never expected it. After all these years, someone in the Zhao family has finally made it into a top-tier university! Come, Xiaofan, have a few drinks with your dad tonight. I am so happy."

Zhao Fan smiled faintly. "Dad, let’s."

In his previous life, he had abandoned his studies to marry Wang Ying, yet his life had not turned out as perfectly as he had envisioned. Fortunately, he had returned to this moment and had a chance to make amends. "Dad, Mom, I toast to you both. Thank you."

Whether in his past life or this one, this "thank you" was something Zhao Fan had to say; he owed his parents too much. Of course, the past was in the past; from now on, he would ensure his parents lived a better life.

His parents exchanged glances, seeing the relief in each other’s eyes. Their son had matured suddenly after breaking off his engagement, changing so much that they almost didn't recognize him. But no matter how he changed, Zhao Fan was still their son.

"Come, let’s focus on eating and celebrating today."

Zhao Fan smiled. "Alright."

"By the way, Xiaofan, since you got into university, we should hold a banquet. And what about the school? Should we host a gratitude dinner for your teachers?"

Zhao Fan paused. He understood the tradition of a banquet for getting into university, as every family did that. But a gratitude dinner... was that already a thing?

"Xiaofan, what’s wrong?"

Zhao Fan collected himself. "Nothing. I’m just busy with company affairs and can't handle the arrangements. I'll leave it to you, Dad. Sorry for the trouble."

His father waved his hand with a smile. "No trouble at all! This is a matter of great honor for the Zhao family; I’m more than happy to do it."

Zhao Fan’s smile deepened as he poured his father another drink.

Late at night, the Zhao house grew quiet. Zhao Fan lay in bed, his mind still somewhat dazed. He had actually gotten into university. Although it wasn't the Beijing University he had originally aimed for, getting into Yangcheng University in less than a year was not bad at all.

With his academic affairs settled, Zhao Fan poured all his energy into the company.

The projects for the third and fourth Feiteng Supermarkets were established a month later, and the selected locations only required some renovation. Zhao Fan handed this business over to the newly reconstituted Sangtian Company. Shi Wenxuan had re-gathered his connections, found new locations, and restarted the shelved projects. With sufficient capital, Shi Wenxuan’s company operated with remarkable efficiency, and the speed of its recovery exceeded even Zhao Fan's expectations.

At the same time, due to various reasons, the construction of the shopping mall was also resumed. Keeping in mind what Han Chen had mentioned, Zhao Fan made a specific decision to convert the mall into a commercial building, solely for the sake of the Feiteng company. Upon receiving this news, Shi Wenxuan drafted a new design.

Just then, news spread that the land surrounding Zhao Fan's property was going up for auction. After calculating, Zhao Fan immediately ordered the funds to be raised.

Land was much cheaper now than it would be in the future. Since he had decided to go big, he had to build a solid foundation. Han Chen was right: renting versus buying was not the issue; only when the place was truly his could it develop better.

While the Sangtian Company was making daily progress, Jiang Ying also produced results. When the first smartphone was delivered into Zhao Fan's hands, he felt a wave of melancholy. In his previous life, he had only dared to buy a phone once the prices dropped, and he had used that same phone until the day he died.

Jiang Ying was a savvy person; not only did Zhao Fan receive one, but everyone else at Feiteng Company did as well. The novel devices left the employees in a state of excitement, so much so that they couldn't focus on their work. Seeing this, Zhao Fan simply gave them an hour to play until they were satisfied.

Of course, while the employees were familiarizing themselves with the phones, Zhao Fan called Han Chen over. "Do you think this phone could become a computer?"

Han Chen was so stunned by Zhao Fan's question that he couldn't speak for a moment. "This phone? How could it become a computer?"

Zhao Fan smiled. "I mean, could the software on a computer be transferred to the phone? Specifically, all the software currently owned by Feiteng." He couldn't reveal too much; he had to offer hints and let Han Chen actively discover the methods.

Han Chen frowned, his gaze fixed on the phone. The company's existing software relied on web searches. If they wanted to... He rubbed his chin. "This is a challenge. Give me some time, and I will resolve it as soon as possible."

"Good."

Following Han Chen's response, Zhao Fan called Jiang Ying and invited him to the company.

"How does my phone feel?"

"It's quite good, but the content on it is too monotonous, and the memory isn't large enough. I can't put the software I want onto it."

Jiang Ying’s mouth twitched. "This is the first finished model."

"I know. When do you plan to put this phone on the market?"