Two Days Later – National College Startup Summit, Shanghai
The conference center was a glittering tower of ambition. Giant banners hung from the ceiling:
💡 "Innovation. Vision. Empire."
🎓 Top 50 Student-Founded Companies of the Year!
From fashion to biotech, every rising startup was here—each backed by power, old money, or secret investors.
And in the middle of it all?
Bai Chen.
He stepped onto the red carpet, dressed in a jet-black NovaWear tailored suit, subtle silver thread outlining the brand's phoenix logo.
Flashes erupted. Reporters swarmed.
"Bai Chen! Is it true you destroyed a corporate lawsuit in 24 hours?"
"NovaWear sales hit national ranking overnight—how do you respond to critics calling it 'luck'?"
"Are you here to pitch—or to crush the competition?"
He answered with a single smirk.
"I'm here to remind everyone that even kings once started as pawns."
[System Notification – Special Event: "Startup Summit Showdown"]
Objective: Dominate the event via public pitch + strategic investments
Reward:
– Stock Market Access Unlocked
– Title: "Student Tycoon"
– Global Media Recognition
Hidden Bonus: Trigger a Harem Loyalty Chain if success exceeds 90% rating
Inside the Summit – Startup Arena
Dozens of booths, tech stages, holographic presentations. Elite schools from Beijing, Shanghai, Tokyo, and even Harvard and Stanford.
Bai Chen's booth? Minimalist.
Just the NovaWear symbol, and a countdown screen titled:
"COMING IN 15 MINUTES: STREETWEAR THAT OWNS CITIES"
People scoffed at first.
Then the countdown hit zero.
The lights dimmed. Music dropped.
Screens exploded with a cinematic NovaWear video—blending urban fashion, student rebellion, and success.
Then…
A new product line preview.
NovaWear X FutureRun Sneakers – Designed with adaptive sole tech
SmartFit Jackets – Changes insulation via AI body temp readings
Limited Founder Series – Wearable QR codes that link to your own portfolio
The crowd went silent.
Then exploded into applause.
[Public Reaction Rating: 91%]
[Investor Interest: Spiking]
[Real-Time Stock Market Simulator Opening...]
Backstage – Investor Lounge
Bai Chen was approached by CEO Liu Hongyu, a private fund founder.
"I saw your presentation," she said. "We're prepared to buy 20% of NovaWear for ¥10 million. You're young. Let us help you scale."
Bai Chen's voice was calm, but firm.
"NovaWear isn't for sale. But I'll give you 5%—if you let me access your trading algorithm."
Her eyes widened. "You want in on the live market?"
"I want to reshape it."
[System Update:]
Stock Market Module Unlocked ✅
Starting Capital: ¥5M
Trade Tier: Beginner
Trait Gained: "Speculator's Instinct (Lv. 1)" – Chance to detect stock anomalies before market reacts
🔓 New Stock Target: DragonBone Energy Co.
📈 Potential Surge in 3 Days – Undervalued due to buried patent
✅ Mission Objective: Buy Low, Announce Strategic Partnership via NovaWear SmartWear Line
Side Bonus: Ruin Zhao Enterprises again—they secretly own 15% of DragonBone.
Meanwhile – Across the Conference Hall
Zhao Ming and Fang Zemin watched with clenched jaws.
"How the hell is his booth getting media interviews every ten seconds?" Zhao growled.
Fang's expression darkened.
"Because we attacked him too early. He's not surviving anymore—he's expanding."
"Then what do we do?"
Fang smiled.
"Sabotage. We hit his supply chain."
Later That Night – Rooftop of Bai Chen's Hotel
Su Yiran walked up in heels and a black dress, holding a wine bottle.
"You broke the investor record," she said. "Even the Tokyo delegation asked about you."
Bai Chen poured himself a glass. "That's just phase one."
She leaned against him.
"They're going to hit your logistics. Probably before your next drop."
"I know," he said, tapping his phone. "Already rerouted manufacturing to a facility they don't know I own."
She laughed softly. "Of course you did."
[Harem Loyalty Chain: Su Yiran (Complete) → Next Loyalty Chain Unlocked: Ye Qingyue]
[Upcoming Event: "First True Kiss" Option Soon Available]
System Message:
✅ Startup Summit Completed with 94% Success
🏆 Title Gained: "Student Tycoon"
🧠 Trait Gained: "Market Predator" – +20% gain chance in stock market simulations
📰 NovaWear enters national trending charts
🔒 Fang & Zhao launching Phase 2: Supply Chain War
Next Mission: "Defend the Empire — Logistics Under Fire"
Prepare for a physical + digital sabotage event in Chapter 16
Bai Chen looked out over Shanghai's glowing skyline.
He came to pitch.
He left as a mogul.
And tomorrow, he'd teach them the price of war.