Chapter 113: Does a joke depend on who tells it? As long as it

For everyone on the team, they couldn't remember the last time they had eaten such a decent meal.

It seemed that ever since the eight of them hit it off and started working for their ideals, their quality of life had plummeted to the bottom in an instant; they didn't even want to splurge on cup noodles.

Therefore, no matter how the chef's skills were, this meal was supreme deliciousness to them—a meal they would never forget for the rest of their lives.

Soon, beer and Moutai were on the table, and the atmosphere reached its peak. The invisible barrier between everyone and Shen Ci also briefly dissolved at this moment. Someone even recounted the hardships of the project over the past year as a joke for Shen Ci to hear.

Gradually, Shen Ci seemed to understand why this team was able to succeed.

They were a group of optimists who could find joy in suffering, facing hardship with a smile and never thinking of giving up. They had the courage to go all in; even if it meant living frugally, they were willing to pull together for the same goal and bet everything they currently possessed!

Shen Ci thought of that saying: Strength creates classics; kings are never accidental!

Halfway through the drinking session, many people had flushed faces from the alcohol. Luo Tianrui suddenly remembered something important, patted Shen Ci on the shoulder, and said, "Shen Ci, there is something I don't know if you could think of a way to help with."

The smile remained on Shen Ci's face as she looked at him and asked in return, "What is it?"

"In the middle of the month, there's an artificial intelligence enterprise exchange conference in Longcheng. Large enterprises from all over the country will send professional teams to conduct technical exchanges. I think this is a very valuable opportunity. If our team could go, even just to listen, we would definitely benefit immensely."

Shen Ci nodded in understanding, pondered for a moment, and then hesitated, "I can't guarantee I can get an invitation, but I can try to find a way. Wait for my news."

Luo Tianrui nodded excitedly. Although Shen Ci didn't give him a definite answer, subconsciously, he just felt that Shen Ci could handle this matter.

Meanwhile, at the "Wanjia Denghuo" Gu family villa, it was also dinner time.

Because today was the last day of the holiday and Shen Ci had gone out to have dinner with her team, Gu Lianxing had also returned home.

Looking at her daughter, Madam Gu couldn't help but tease sarcastically, "Oh, so you finally decided to come back? I thought you weren't coming back at all."

Hearing this, Gu Lianxing couldn't help but roll her eyes, "Shen Ci's house is less than 500 meters from ours. You make it sound like I went abroad."

"Besides, school starts tomorrow. Don't I need to come back to pack my things?"

Gu Shangyou looked at his daughter with a doting smile, "Actually, it's quite good. Your roommate lives so close; you won't feel bored in the future."

Speaking of this, Gu Shangyou subconsciously asked, "What does your classmate's family do? Are her parents' businesses in Longcheng?"

"I don't know," Gu Lianxing said, pouting.

Gu Shangyou was slightly stunned, "You didn't even ask?"

"Why would I ask about that?" Gu Lianxing looked at her father earnestly, "Shen Ci and I have a very pure best-friend relationship. I'm not like you guys, having to have an agenda when making friends. What Shen Ci's family does has nothing to do with me. If I find out clearly, will they share their shares with me? I just like Shen Ci as a person and feel we get along exceptionally well, which is why we became friends."

The couple was choked by these words.

Madam Gu smiled helplessly and looked at her husband, "Let's not ask. We asked two questions and got scolded by our daughter."

Gu Shangyou also shook his head and laughed, placing some of his daughter's favorite "sweet and sour pork ribs" into her bowl, "Fine, regardless of what they do, living in this villa area, their family background shouldn't be bad. You've been bothering them all holiday; when you have time, invite them over to the house so we can host them."

Madam Gu nodded along, "Your dad is right. Moreover, friends made during university are very important. Since she lives so close, she might very well be your lifelong friend. Since you get along so well, you should cherish this relationship even more."

"Of course. I'm Shen Ci's only good friend at school right now," Gu Lianxing said, feeling proud at the mere thought of Shen Ci, "She was isolated by her former roommates because she was too outstanding. I must protect her in the future."

"Mom, Dad, do you know? Shen Ci is not only beautiful, but she's also a top student. She scored over 700 on the college entrance exam. Our school's admissions office ran to Shengang to recruit her specially; otherwise, Shen Ci would have gone to the Aerospace University."

Upon hearing that Shen Ci was so outstanding, the couple couldn't help but look at each other subconsciously. Gu Shangyou nodded, "Mom and Dad support you in making friends with outstanding girls. You become like those you associate with; with such a friend, you can improve yourself and broaden your horizons."

Gu Lianxing nodded with a smile. If she hadn't met Shen Ci, she wouldn't have known that "ordering male models" could be so much fun; it truly broadened her cognition.

"But you'll have to wait a bit for her to come over as a guest. Shen Ci is a bit busy lately. She's doing her own investing and just invested 200 yuan into a project. She went to eat with the project team tonight, which is why I came back."

"Investing?"

"200 yuan?"

The couple expressed shock simultaneously. Although 200 yuan didn't mean much to their family, a sophomore student had already started investing? And to make an investment of 200 yuan right off the bat—that required a lot of courage and vision.

One slip-up, and that 200 yuan might be lost without even making a splash.

"Look at how surprised you are. I told you Shen Ci is very outstanding. Whatever she wants to do, she is always decisive. Do you know what project she invested in?"

As Gu Lianxing spoke, her eyes were fixed on her parents' faces. Thinking of the truth she was about to reveal, she couldn't help but feel a thrill.

The couple shook their heads simultaneously, and then they heard their daughter chuckle, "She invested in an advanced artificial intelligence program. This is the field our family dominates. That day at the cocktail party, when the senior from our school handed you the product content, you didn't even look at it and chased him away. Shen Ci saw it and chased after him immediately. I accompanied her to negotiate the next day."

"Wh-what?"

Gu Shangyou was shocked. The scene from that day flashed through his mind. He did remember that incident, but he didn't expect there to be a follow-up.

Looking at her father's shocked expression, Gu Lianxing raised her eyebrows with satisfaction and smiled, "I don't understand professional matters, but if the project Shen Ci invested in actually succeeds, Dad, how much will your face hurt? So many people were watching that day..."

"Lianxing..." Madam Gu chided her daughter, dissatisfied, "What's wrong with you? Why do you want to see your father make a fool of himself?"

Gu Lianxing shrugged indifferently, "Does a joke depend on who tells it? As long as it's funny, that's all that matters!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 114 =====