Chapter 131: The Honorary Councilor of the Neutral Tavern

Professor Li gave Lu Chen a deep look, and it was quite a while before he spoke.

"Yes, but I stopped using the services of the Neutral Tavern a long time ago."

"Then could you tell me about the Honorary Councilors?"

A hint of curiosity appeared on Lu Chen's face; after taking a puff of his Cigar, he asked softly.

"The Honorary Councilors are like a large-scale product launch; there are three types of Honorary Councilors within it."

Professor Li sighed, glanced at Lu Chen, and took a few puffs of his Cigar.

"The first type is people like Luosha, Chairman Shi, and myself—big shots in a region or a certain industry. They are the type of people the Neutral Tavern tries hard to win over."

Professor Li gave Lu Chen a deep look, sipped his clear tea, and then continued.

"The second type is talent like you, who seek their investment for technology. After succeeding, they become Honorary Councilors; this is also the main platform they use to sell goods."

"The third type is more miscellaneous: there are outstanding assassins, heads of mercenary organizations, and some regional-level leaders. In short, the criteria for this type are not fixed, and those who can obtain the title of Honorary Councilor are extremely limited—almost none."

"Even Sun is only a Senior Member; he doesn't reach the level of an Honorary Councilor at all. In Xianggang, those who can become Honorary Councilors are just that person on Hong Kong Island, plus Luosha, old Shi, and me. In the future, perhaps one more will be added: you."

Professor Li gave Lu Chen a deep look and explained all of this in one breath.

Then he drank the tea in his cup in one gulp and silently watched Lu Chen's reaction.

Lu Chen nodded silently, then spoke softly.

"Your worry is correct, but this data is already very complete. Using the Neutral Tavern's investment to build it is the best way. I already have the third-generation technology, and I am only sharing the first-generation technology with the Neutral Tavern."

Professor Li was stunned for a moment, then began to laugh and reached out to point at Lu Chen.

"You little fox, I was truly afraid you would just hand the technology over to the Neutral Tavern. If there is a generational gap, then there is no problem; the Neutral Tavern is actually your best partner."

Professor Li laughed for quite a while, then took two puffs of his Cigar.

His expression turned solemn.

"Never bring out the second-generation technology. Let them research it themselves. If they research a second-generation technology different from yours, then you have profited. If they can't research it, then it doesn't matter; anyway, it's the Neutral Tavern's own funds being burned."

"You are truly devious, sir. However, there is nothing similar to this type of product in this era, is there? This data can be called a priceless treasure. If you had given me a hint earlier, that would have been great."

Lu Chen sighed, though he had no intention of regretting it.

After all, if he didn't do the planning during the early construction phase of Nitan, it would be truly difficult to move later on.

But the issue of funds was actually a great pressure, and the most important thing was medical equipment. If there were no power to help Lu Chen with this kind of thing, he wouldn't be able to get it himself.

Lu Chen had actually thought about what Professor Li said early on, but he ultimately chose to cooperate with the Neutral Tavern precisely for its channels.

"Alright, let's talk about something else. You should also consider your marriage. Recently, a girl from a Southeast Asian family came to Xianggang for training; would you like to meet her?"

Professor Li smoked his Cigar for a while before speaking softly.

"She is also here to study and has apprenticed under me. The girl is quite good-looking, and her family deals in bulk commodities."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, and it was quite a while before he spoke softly.

"You shouldn't worry about it, sir. I reckon that if I agree here, it will be difficult to handle on Miss Luosha's side."

Lu Chen gave a wry smile, then explained softly.

"Although nothing has happened with Miss Luosha yet, I can feel that she seems to have some ideas about me. It's hard to say right now."

"Luosha?"

Professor Li burst out laughing, pointed at Lu Chen, and then spoke softly.

"You are now considered a local force in Xianggang. As long as it is a local force in Xianggang, it is almost impossible to marry into Luosha's family, unless..."

Professor Li gave Lu Chen a deep look, then shook his head.

"Forget it, I am old, and I won't worry about it."

"Tell me, sir."

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment; when Professor Li mentioned this matter, he finally realized.

What Professor Li said was correct.

As the head of the underground forces in Xianggang, Luosha would most likely not choose to marry into another family.

After all, she has no stance, or rather, her stance is to maintain the balance of the underground forces in Xianggang.

Only by not marrying anyone in Xianggang will she always remain in a neutral position.

But once she enters the fray, will she play favorites?

Luosha would either find someone within her own forces or find a neutral force in Xianggang to marry...

Lu Chen seemed to understand what Professor Li meant a little.

But he also didn't quite understand.

"Alright, since you don't want to meet her, then finish your studies properly during this time. I will have Shen teach you. There is a civil law final assessment in 20 days; you can participate, otherwise you will have to wait 3 months."

Professor Li gave Lu Chen a deep look, then spoke softly.

"As for your company, there shouldn't be any major issues recently, right? Focus on your studies."

Professor Li pulled a book from the sofa and threw it directly in front of Lu Chen.

"Huh?"

Lu Chen looked at the thick civil law book, his brain felt a bit dizzy for a moment, and it was quite a while before he spoke again.

"Fine, I'll listen to you, sir. Isn't it just memorizing books? I'll memorize it."

Lu Chen didn't have much of an expression; ever since he transmigrated, his memory, while not photographic, was about the same as a scanner.

Otherwise, Lu Chen wouldn't have been able to understand such complex contracts.

"Fine, if you pass the exam, then I will give you a gift."

Professor Li nodded with satisfaction, then spoke softly.

"It just so happens I have a public lecture this afternoon; you can go and listen. This is the lesson plan, take a look first."

Professor Li pulled another document from the coffee table and pushed it in front of Lu Chen.

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, then opened the document.

The text was typed, which saved Lu Chen the trouble of deciphering Professor Li's wild, cursive handwriting.

This made him slowly heave a sigh of relief.

He began to browse through it quickly.

Professor Li was in no rush, slowly smoking a Cigar with a hint of a smile in his eyes as he beckoned to the butler.

He gave a few whispered instructions.

Lu Chen ate a simple meal with Professor Li while looking over the document.

Only then did he return to the reception hall to continue his study.

He even wrote down some of his own insights on the document.

After all, this thing did not have many words.

It was not until nearly 2 o'clock that Professor Li offered a reminder.

"Little Lu, it is time for us to go."

Professor Li had changed into a proper suit, looking much more energetic than in his casual wear from the morning.

Lu Chen silently closed the document and returned it to Professor Li.

He accompanied the old man into the car, and the vehicle drove toward the university.