Bright Pearl City.
As Liu Yutong's grandparents were about to arrive in Bright Pearl City, she was already waiting at the school gate.
Originally, she had planned to take them straight to her newly purchased house, but her grandfather expressed a desire to see her school first, so she changed their destination at the last minute.
After showing them around the campus, she would take them back to her place to rest, and then accompany them to the mall to buy some new clothes.
To spend time with her grandparents, she had postponed several invitations from Pan Xing for a few days. During this time, she intended to do nothing but accompany them and explore the city together.
Liu Yutong stood at the school gate, clearly waiting for someone, and her presence surprised many passing students.
Who could possibly warrant a personal welcome from Liu Yutong—the billionaire businesswoman and the young mistress of the Wanlong Society? It must be someone of great importance.
As a black Mercedes-Benz slowly pulled up to the school entrance, Liu Yutong's face suddenly lit up with a radiant smile, so warm it could melt the surrounding frost.
The sight left many onlookers stunned.
The car door opened, and out stepped two elderly people dressed in simple, unassuming clothes.
The crowd was taken aback—these were just two ordinary-looking seniors, seemingly from the countryside.
Yet, no one dared to underestimate them.
Liu Yutong's affectionate demeanor made it clear—disrespecting them would be unthinkable.
"Grandpa, Grandma," Liu Yutong called out sweetly as she approached.
"Oh dear, Yutong, you've lost weight again! Have you not been eating properly?" Her grandmother fretted, gently touching her cheek.
"I haven’t lost any weight—I actually gained a pound at my checkup last week."
Liu Yutong then turned to her grandfather. "Grandpa, how’s your leg pain? I’ve booked an appointment with the best orthopedic specialist in Bright Pearl City for tomorrow."
Her grandfather suffered from chronic leg pain, a common ailment among elderly folks in rural areas. Nowadays, he had to wear knee braces whenever he went out.
Her grandfather waved his hand cheerfully. "It’s nothing, nothing at all. Just seeing our dear Yutong makes all the pain go away."
"Yutong, your school is so impressive. I’ve never stepped foot in a university before in all my years," he remarked.
"Then I’ll take you and Grandma on a proper tour," she said warmly.
Her grandfather nodded. "Good, good."
In that moment, the lingering heaviness in his heart completely dissipated.
At least he had a remarkable granddaughter who made him proud.
Liu Yutong then noticed her cousin, Liu Debao, wasn’t with them. "Grandpa, where’s Debao?"
Her grandfather explained, "He went to the county town to see Yingying—to give her some living expenses. We dropped him off at the intersection, and he’ll catch a bus later to meet us."
Liu Yutong nodded. "Got it."
With that, she linked arms with her grandmother and led them into the campus.
The students around them watched in disbelief. The usually untouchable young mistress of the Wanlong Society now seemed like an affectionate, almost girlish granddaughter—it was surreal.
At the same time, it confirmed the truth of the news reports they’d seen. Liu Yutong really had built her fortune from scratch—her grandparents were clearly simple, hardworking farmers, not the polished elites of high society. That kind of authenticity couldn’t be faked.
Their admiration for Liu Yutong grew even stronger. For a young woman to achieve such success entirely on her own—it was nothing short of extraordinary.
As they walked further into the school...
The students passing by initially paid little attention to the elderly couple, but the moment they noticed Liu Yutong standing beside them, their expressions instantly brightened as they eagerly greeted the group.
"Hello, Grandpa! Hello, Grandma!"
"Hello, Grandpa! Hello, Grandma!"
"..."
Grandpa Liu Chengjiang cheerfully waved back. "Hello, hello!"
His smile was unstoppable as he couldn’t help but praise his granddaughter, "The students at your school are so well-mannered!"
He had visited other schools before—though none were universities—but had never experienced anything like this. Whether students or staff who might’ve been teachers, everyone greeted them warmly and politely.
It felt incredibly heartwarming.
What made Grandpa even happier, however, was spotting his granddaughter’s name on the school bulletin board—front and center in the most prominent position.
Below it was a long, densely packed list of achievements.
It was no surprise. Liu Yutong was simply too outstanding. Within just a few months of enrollment, she had founded a company valued in the billions. If the school didn’t highlight her, wouldn’t that reflect poorly on their judgment?
Most importantly, Liu Yutong’s company was clearly moving toward labor-intensive industries, meaning it would create a vast number of jobs in the future. As her alma mater, the school had every reason to prioritize her.
For the school, granting these honors was as simple as stamping a document—just like how Li Xiaohui had received hers. The only difference was that one earned it through merit, while the other relied on her father’s influence and connections.
As a provincial key university, most of their funding came from the government. Giving a leader some face might just make securing funds a little easier.
A win-win, really.
News of Liu Yutong showing her grandparents around campus soon reached the school administration.
The vice president in charge of academics even personally sought them out, insisting on inviting the elderly couple to his office for a chat.
As the administrator overseeing education, the emergence of such an exceptional freshman naturally warranted attention.
Whether considering future student employment, his own career record, or potential donations, fostering a closer relationship was well worth it.
Even if the school didn’t bring it up, Liu Yutong would undoubtedly donate to the university in the future. Maintaining strong ties with the institution was simply good sense.
During their conversation, the vice president learned that Grandpa Liu had once served in the military, which deepened his respect for the family.
Rumors had circulated that Liu Yutong, the school’s star student, had "shady" connections.
Shady?
What nonsense.
If anything, her background was red—bright red.
Her grandfather had carried a rifle for his country, and she was close with someone like Li Xiaohui. That was red on red.
Could someone with underworld ties possibly have connections like these?
The idea was laughable.
After wrapping up his chat with Grandpa Liu, the vice president turned his attention to Liu Yutong’s company.
"There are rumors that your supermarket is short on funds. Would you like the school to help coordinate support?"
Liu Yutong shook her head. "Thank you for your concern, President, but we’re not in need of funds at the moment. In fact, this month’s revenue is projected to reach three hundred million."
She revealed the figure deliberately—to make it clear to the school that her company was no small venture. It had real strength and deserved their full attention.
Sure enough, the vice-principal’s eyes lit up at the mention of the number: "To achieve such results in such a short time—truly worthy of being one of our school’s outstanding students. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask the school. If necessary, come directly to me."
Liu Yutong expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, Principal. There is indeed something I’d like to discuss with you. Wanlong Supermarket is growing so rapidly that we’re struggling to keep up with talent demands. I plan to organize a recruitment fair after the New Year and establish a student aid foundation. At that time, I may need to trouble you and the school for support."
"No problem!"
The vice-principal was even more pleased hearing this and agreed without hesitation.
Then he turned to the somewhat bewildered Elder Liu sitting beside him and said, "Old Master, your granddaughter is truly remarkable..."
Liu Chengjiang, having seen his fair share of big occasions, quickly regained his composure and modestly waved it off, attributing her success to the school’s excellent education.
By the end of the conversation, smiles adorned everyone’s faces.
When Liu Yutong and her grandparents left the vice-principal’s office, Grandpa Liu Chengjiang could no longer hold back his curiosity. "Yutong, what was all that talk about ‘300 million’ earlier?"
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