The cold air comes as soon as it comes.

Overnight, the temperature in Shanghai dropped to below zero, and thin ice appeared on the road.

Fang Nian, who had no classes anymore, sent Lu Weiyu to work.

Although Wen Ye parked his car in the underground parking lot of the community yesterday afternoon, he did not drive the car for the whole year.

For convenience, Wen Ye also brought the spare key of the vehicle with him.

When they were approaching Huichuang Center, Lu Weiyu suddenly said: "If you walk to see me off, it won't be more expensive than driving to see me off, right?"

After speaking, Lu Weiyu slowed down her breathing, blinked, and stared into Fang Nian's eyes.

Fang Nian's eyes moved slightly, meeting Lu Weiyu's eyes, and said seriously: "Of course, let's not talk about the cold weather and the fact that I got up so early to see you off, let's just say that I, a person with a net worth of over 100 million, can earn hundreds of thousands every minute.

Up and down, this time cost..."

"Forget it, don't talk so much, I'll suffer a little loss, just add 10%."

Lu Weiyu raised her eyebrows: "Is there any difference between 10% and 1?"

"No." Fang Nian said matter-of-factly.

Lu Weiyu pursed her lips and took two quick steps, when the crowd suddenly surged.

Then he turned around and made a face.

Watching Lu Weiyu walk into the office building, Fang Nian smiled: "I was evaded again."

…………

At around ten o'clock in the morning, Fang Nian walked into the office of Frontier Company for the first time.

A small room of less than fifty square meters has only six workstations in it, so it doesn't seem crowded at all.

Wen Ye, who was walking in front, asked: "Mr. Fang, can you see what else needs to be added?"

"Buy some basic office supplies, such as printers and the like." Fang Nian glanced at the office, "Let's talk about the rest."

Wen Ye quickly wrote it down: "Okay, Mr. Fang."

"..."

Fang Nian took out the swivel chair under the first workstation and looked at Wen Ye calmly: "Tell me about the situation."

Wen Ye's work efficiency is very high.

At ten o'clock in the morning the next day after the New Year's Day holiday, she secured an investment contract for a research project with Cheng Qian's team from the Department of Philosophy at Fudan University.

Fang Nian received the sorted information yesterday morning.

As he expected, the project studied by Cheng Qian's team was aimed at the field of artificial intelligence.

It's just that it's not as direct and thorough as the research in the computer science department.

To put it simply, it can be regarded as the study of machine simulation of human consciousness, which relies on philosophical understanding of the process of conscious activities and its influencing factors. 1

To put it more braggingly, big philosophical issues can be separated into achievements in other fields.

After reading the information, Fang Nian became more determined to invest.

After a lot of preliminary preparation work, Wen Ye directly reached a cooperation agreement with Cheng Qian's team on behalf of Frontier Company today.

Hearing this, Wen Ye replied: "Based on the preliminary investigation and communication with Cheng Qian and the others, and witnessed by lawyers from a third-party law firm, Frontier Company and Cheng Qian's team reached a cooperation.

Frontier Company’s investment amount is RMB 2.1 million to support project research.

Frontier Company has the right to periodically check the whereabouts of funds...

Frontier companies…

Frontier Company enjoys 51% of the rights and interests of research results, including but not limited to patent rights and licensing rights..."

This is not free sponsorship, but an investment.

It's also a very common thing.

Not too fancy.

It was signed during friendly and harmonious negotiations between the two parties.

Fang Nian pondered for a moment and asked: "If the 2.1 million is used up and there are no research results yet, is additional investment needed?"

Wen Ye replied: "The team will submit the application, Frontier Company will review it, and finally determine whether there is value in continuing to pursue investment."

"..."

Finally, Wen Ye concluded: "This kind of research-based project is actually very unpleasant. Cheng Qian's mentor was very surprised to invest in cutting-edge companies."

"Even if there are many clauses in the contract, they are all based on achieving results. At most, they only limit the normal use of the funds."

"The scope of breach of contract is not large. That is to say, in the end, if the joy is empty, it is not considered a breach of contract."

Fang Nian was not surprised: "It doesn't matter. I didn't expect to create much economic benefits with this investment. It was mainly to solve some of my doubts. If I didn't invest, I wouldn't be able to get this part of the information."

Cheng Qian said nothing about the specific experimental data.

"But this investment pattern must continue, and your focus will shift to cutting-edge companies next."

Wen Ye nodded: "I understand."

Of course she knows this.

When Fang Nian interviewed her, it was actually very clear.

All in all, Wen Ye knew very clearly that what Fang Nian wanted was not a simple writing secretary, but a more comprehensive personal affairs secretary...

…………

While Fang Nian was still flipping through the sample contract, the phone suddenly rang.

It's Cheng Qian's phone number.

"Fang Nian, are you free? I'll treat you to a meal at noon." Cheng Qian said straight to the point.

Fang Nian raised his eyebrows: "Why does Brother Cheng suddenly want to invite me to dinner?"

"Thank you for persisting that day. The project information submitted by Junior Wen Ye was recognized by the company she works for. The contract was just signed this morning and our team received 2.1 million in funding."

As he spoke, Cheng Qian's voice became excited.

"It's exam week for your freshman year and there are no classes. You should have time, right?"

Fang Nian hummed: "We have time, but if Brother Cheng doesn't plan to invite Senior Wen Ye directly, don't you?"

Over there, Xiang Cheng murmured, "I'll call Junior Wen Ye later to see if she's available."

"Thank you so much that the research can continue."

After ending the call, Fang Nian looked at Wen Ye and said, "Cheng Qian will call you later. You should come down."

"A person like Mr. Cheng should be relatively well-known at Fudan. I think you should be able to find some suitable research projects through him."

Wen Ye pursed his lips and said, "Okay, Mr. Fang."

…………

At twelve o'clock at noon, Cheng Qian served as host and invited Fang Nian and Wen Ye to dinner.

The location is...

‘Cheating’ tea restaurant.

At first, Fang Nian thought the tea restaurant was popular. After entering, he found that there were not many customers and only a few tables, so he became curious.

It was only after Wen Ye explained that he understood.

The environment of the "Tiao Xian" tea restaurant is very good, with an elegant layout, which is very suitable for mid-range banquets.

Of course, for ordinary student parties and working-class people, it would be a very high-end banquet.

Because not many people have tried it, but they all said it was delicious, word-of-mouth spread has made it somewhat famous in this corner of Wujiaochang.

However, the positioning of "leisure" is a bit awkward. If it is neither up nor down, it can only maintain a tepid level.

This is also what Fang Nian wants.

It is inevitable that Cheng Qian arrived later than Wen Ye did next year. Frontier Company is right next door, three feet away.

As soon as Cheng Qian arrived, he immediately apologized: "I'm really sorry. It was obviously my treat, but I arrived later than you all."

It doesn't matter to Fang Nian or Wen Ye.

After the meal was served, we started chatting about one thing or another.

Regarding the project, Fang Nian didn’t ask much, but instead paved the way for Wen Ye: “Brother Cheng, I heard from Senior Sister Wen Ye that their company is more interested in this kind of research project;

In fact, you can definitely help keep an eye on it. Take this time as an example, Senior Sister Wen said that she received a lot of advice fees."

Wen Ye quickly took over the conversation: "Yes, if Senior Cheng is free, please help pay attention. There is indeed a suggestion fee."

After a pause, Wen Ye said again: "Next time I will treat you to dinner alone."

Cheng Qian was stunned for a moment, then pushed up his glasses and agreed: "It's no problem at all. There are many research projects in the postgraduate stage that lack funding."
To be continued...