I am not just a tycoon-Chapter 641 - 397: Flattery, Secret Visits in Disguise, Self-Confidence_2

"Sure."

Shen Yuan figured they would continue the meeting, so he just hung up the video call.

"Wonder what kind of reward System will give for this 20 million donation? The exclusive 5000 charity fund is all donated now. I've never been disappointed by previous rewards, so this one's bound to be nothing less."

To Shen Yuan, doing charity was not only about contributing to society but also about advancing his entrepreneurial tasks.

He stretched and glanced at his watch; it was just 10 o'clock. "Ji Ya, how much longer till we get to the golf course?"

"Boss, the navigation says 15 minutes. Traffic's a bit congested right now."

"Okay."

Shen Yuan opened WeChat to check two videos sent by Liu Lan.

As soon as he played the first video, he could see all the teachers and students of Liya High School standing on the playground, arranged just like they were doing a morning exercise routine, singing a song uniformly.

At first it was the song, then came the headmaster, Old Tang's, summative speech.

"With a grateful heart, thank you for everything... Lastly, let us give a warm round of applause to thank alumnus Shen Yuan for his generous donation!"

It had the feeling of a big parade, just with younger voices... However, a few boys in the front row were dragging their feet, just moving their lips without making a sound, some even looked disdainful.

Shen Yuan smiled, as if seeing his younger self.

The video then switched to school's hall of fame where Old Tang had put up his own photo on the wall, with his name, date of birth, dates of attendance.

But Shen Yuan's photo stood out among the others on the honor wall, which were mostly of old men in their sixties or seventies, with some even having passed away. Only Shen Yuan was in his twenties.

Doing this is kind of unlucky, Old Tang.

Opening the second video, it was of Principal Tang being interviewed.

Female reporter: "Principal Tang, did you have any impression of Shen Yuan when he was a student?"

Old Tang in the video pushed up his glasses and smiled, "Of course, Shen Yuan was a student who excelled both in character and learning. Not only was he academically outstanding, but he also treated people politely, united his classmates, and was always the first to..."

Shen Yuan wanted to stop watching. Damn Old Tang, how could you say such things with a straight face? Don't you remember what I was really like back then?

In the video, the female reporter asked another question, "Principal Tang, did Shen Yuan exhibit any qualities that set him apart from other students at the time?"

"Of course, yes."

Old Tang earnestly replied, "Even then he showed a strong curiosity and thirst for knowledge, and his learning methods were quite unique, very efficient. Gifted children generally..."

Female reporter: "At that time, did you offer any special guidance or attention to a student like Shen Yuan?"

Old Tang puffed out his chest proudly, "When it comes to education, I always treat everyone equally. But a student like Shen Yuan was too outstanding, a potential pillar of the country. Sometimes I could not help but give him special attention. On one hand, I wanted him to progress, on the other, I was also afraid he might go astray..."

Couldn't watch anymore, just couldn't... Shen Yuan turned off the video, thinking Old Tang, you really have no shame.

No wonder you became a principal. Even I am no match for such thick skin.

Soon, the Alphard arrived at Yunlu Golf Course. Ji Ya accompanied Shen Yuan out of the car and asked, "Boss, should I let the management know?"

"Not for now, I want to have a look around myself."

This was Shen Yuan's "undercover visit", without informing anyone, so the club's management should have no idea.

The law firm had done due diligence last time for both Sinan Club and Yunlu Golf Course. While Sinan's data was healthy, the golf course's operation and turnover were just average, barely maintaining a balance of income and expenditure.

Hardly a healthy asset; if not for its close ties to Sinan Club, it would probably be losing money by now.

Shen Yuan and Ji Ya were in sportswear and sneakers, looking like they were there to play, which is why they were immediately greeted upon entering the lobby.

Shen Yuan told Ji Ya to handle the check-in, and he himself went to sit in a lounge area in the lobby.

He wasn't a golfer and had never been to a golf course before. Like experiencing the service at his own club, he wanted to experience playing golf at his own course.

Also to see if the unimpressive profits were due to any issues with daily operations.

So far, the service seemed adequate, with staff promptly greeting them upon entering the lobby and bringing tea as soon as they sat in the lounge area.

Shen Yuan sipped his tea, surveying the lobby layout. He hadn't observed for long when someone on the sofa across from him struck up a conversation with a smile, "Bro, first time coming here?"

Shen Yuan eyed him: good looks, decent attire, seemed like a regular.

"How could you tell?"

"Usually, those who come here to play golf wear golf shirts and pants, and the shoes are also special golf shoes. Your getup is fine for running or other athletics, but not quite fitting for golf."

"Brother, you're pretty observant."

Shen Yuan gave a thumbs up.

"Just a chuckle. There's another clue - you're taking in the look of this golf club's lobby. Generally, those who frequent here or come for the second time wouldn't scope out the lobby like this."

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"Are you a cop?"

Shen Yuan thought to himself that he was scanning because it was his own golf course—not out of mere curiosity as the other man assumed.

"Heh, no, just used to observing life."