Chapter 262: Chapter 268: A Clash of Strength

Xia Yingluo had also heard of the university’s financial support program.

It was primarily aimed at providing a startup platform for current students of Kyoto University.

This platform would provide student investors with financial loan support, discounted Office space, and even the possibility of collaborating with the university.

Although the level of support wasn’t massive, it could at least resolve the issue of Office space.

Furthermore, these support projects would increase in the future, so hitching a ride with Kyoto University would certainly not be a loss.

Xia Yingluo was very much looking forward to it.

After all, if she signed with Kyoto University, she would have priority in choosing Kyoto University graduates in the future.

The benefits for the company’s future development were simply too many.

Seeing that Xia Yingluo was somewhat moved, Sun Qian pulled out a form: "Fill out this form, and I’ll submit it for you later. However, it’s just an application; I can’t guarantee whether it will be approved or not."

Even though she had just been slightly shocked by Xia Yingluo...

Sun Qian’s fondness for Xia Yingluo had never changed.

After all, Xia Yingluo was so well-behaved, beautiful, and had already started her own career at such a young age. What teacher wouldn’t love such a student?

"Knock, knock. A knocking sound came from outside."

"Please come in."

The door was pushed open, and a tall male student walked in.

Xia Yingluo also recognized the boy who entered.

He was in the same class as Xia Yingluo, named Wu Xu.

"Wu Xu, is something the matter?" Sun Qian asked.

"Teacher, I heard our school has a project support plan. I’d like to apply."

Hearing Wu Xu’s words, both Sun Qian and Xia Yingluo felt a bit awkward.

Wu Xu also saw the form in Xia Yingluo’s hand and immediately fell silent.

Sun Qian said, "You want to apply too?"

Sun Qian was aware of Wu Xu’s family situation.

His father was a company CEO and his family was very wealthy; he was considered a Second Generation Rich.

In terms of conditions, he was much stronger than Xia Yingluo.

Moreover, Wu Xu’s academic performance was quite good.

Wu Xu glanced at the form in Xia Yingluo’s hand and said, "Yeah."

He had also noticed Xia Yingluo when he entered the room.

Although Xia Yingluo basically didn’t participate in class activities, she was just too beautiful.

In fact, Wu Xu had always been secretly watching Xia Yingluo because she was truly easy on the eyes.

He hadn’t expected that the two of them would now become competitors.

The atmosphere in the Office was a bit heavy.

After all, there was only one spot per class, so this spot would definitely be a competition between the two of them.

Sun Qian said, "No problem. Since that’s the case, you fill out a form as well."

Wu Xu and Xia Yingluo looked at each other.

They knew that although two forms were being submitted, one would definitely be eliminated.

After all, only one person from each class could pass the department’s review; it was impossible for one class to occupy more than one slot for this welfare.

Both of them felt a slight sense of unease in their hearts.

Needless to ask, who would get the spot depended on whose project was more competitive.

Sun Qian took out a form and handed it to Wu Xu.

"Here’s the form for you. Pay attention when filling it out; specify the direction of your startup, its valuation, and future development goals."

Since they were both there, Sun Qian decided to guide them both on the spot.

Wu Xu said, "I’ve started a software company. I’ve already built an online second-hand trading platform and have already started a trial run here at Kyoto University."

Speaking of his achievements, Wu Xu felt a small sense of pride in his heart.

Although Wu Xu was a Second Generation Rich, he was very independent.

He worked very hard during school and later got into Kyoto University.

Now that he was starting his own business, he felt like the male lead in an inspirational blockbuster movie.

Sun Qian looked at Xia Yingluo and asked, "Yingluo, what about you?"

Yingluo felt a bit discouraged hearing the other party’s project.

After all, his was software development—how high-end and sophisticated.

"My direction is a Hot Pot chain."

Since his was high-tech, by comparison, her Hot Pot chain seemed too low-end.

Although Xia Yingluo wanted to compete with Wu Xu, it seemed there wasn’t much hope now.

After all, his project was more in line with current trends.

Wu Xu couldn’t help but curl his lip when he heard Xia Yingluo’s project.

At this moment, Wu Xu even felt a sense of confidence.

He felt that he was definitely going to win.

Sun Qian nodded and said, "Alright, both of you fill in your investment projects, the company’s valuation, and your future development goals."

"You must fill this out seriously. This approval process depends heavily on the project’s background."

After all, Kyoto University would also be investing in these projects; they didn’t want to throw their investment money away for nothing and hoped to at least make some waves.

Wu Xu said, "We currently have three or four employees, but in terms of profitability..."

Wu Xu fell silent at this point.

Because although their company was online, they hadn’t earned a single cent yet.

Otherwise, Wu Xu wouldn’t have come here to apply for support.

Although Wu Xu was a Second Generation Rich, his father didn’t think much of his project, so he hadn’t given him much startup capital.

Now that the money was almost burned through, he was out of options.

Sun Qian looked at Xia Yingluo again.

"Yingluo, what about your company’s scale?"

Xia Yingluo said, "Our company should have over a hundred people by now."

Xia Yingluo wasn’t entirely sure about the current number of employees.

Because the headcount was increasing every day.

Moreover, Gao Yu was still recruiting. Between the staff at the Hot Pot Restaurant and the company staff, there had to be over a hundred people.

If recruitment went smoothly, having over a hundred people in the company shouldn’t be much of an issue.

"As for profitability, our company should have earned over one million last month."

Xia Yingluo said very certainly.

Last month, the Jiangzhou Hot Pot Restaurant plus the provincial store and the three stores in Kyoto earned over one million in total.

Hearing Xia Yingluo’s profit figures, Wu Xu completely panicked.

However, he thought about it; Xia Yingluo’s Hot Pot Restaurant was making money now, but in terms of development prospects, his company was still better.

After all, there was a ceiling to the development of Xia Yingluo’s Hot Pot industry.

He estimated that was about it.

Once his company took off, it would definitely not be bad, and surpassing a Hot Pot Restaurant should be very easy.

"What about your company’s valuation?"

Wu Xu said, "Our valuation is about one million or so."

Although the company was currently losing money, it did have a certain base of fixed customers.

When it came to the company’s valuation, Xia Yingluo seemed a bit embarrassed and also held up one finger.

Sun Qian was stunned for a moment: "Your company’s valuation is also one million? It can’t possibly be that low."

After all, Xia Yingluo’s profit from just one month was already one million.

Xia Yingluo said, "The valuation of our three stores has already exceeded ten million."

Sun Qian nodded: "Yes, that sounds more like it."

Xia Yingluo continued, "But if you add our ninety-million-plus employee dormitory building, the valuation should reach one hundred million."

Wu Xu trembled.

The reason Xia Yingluo was embarrassed just now was because she felt she was really stupid.

She worked so hard, yet the money she earned wasn’t even worth as much as one of Ye Chen’s buildings.