Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 1417: Chapter 672: Becoming the Richest Person in the World!

In recent years, Li Renzhe had been working extremely hard. He earned his Ph.D. in biological sciences and microbial development and became a lecturer at the School of Life Sciences at Yanhua University. He was also appointed as an associate professor, and associate researcher at the Institute of Microbial Technology.

From an ordinary graduate student and intern at the Institute of Microbial Technology to a Ph.D. student, associate professor, and associate researcher in just a few years, his rise was indeed swift.

However, Li Renzhe faced great pressure because the position of associate professor was not for life. The same was true for an associate researcher. Both positions involved employment contracts with the university and the research institute, with a maximum guaranteed term of only seven years.

Li Renzhe had just signed his contract and could continue for about seven more years. Within that time, he had to meet certain requirements to become a full-time professor, and the research institute definitely required certain research outcomes to continue his role as a researcher.

Though they seemed like two separate roles, they both required certain achievements.

Although Yanhua University had adjusted its policies and no longer evaluated teachers based on the quantity of their publications, Li Renzhe’s credentials were average. To stay, he still needed some results, at the very least to show some working capability, even if just in teaching. freewebnoveℓ.com

For example, if he could lead a few graduate students to achieve something or if his course received some recognition, he could be promoted to professor after a certain number of years.

And so on.

All of these were bonus points.

Zhao Yi had been outside for about half an hour before Li Renzhe arrived. The two of them chatted and laughed as they walked outside.

Li Renzhe had put on a significant amount of weight, probably because he was the type to put on weight when content, leading a rather relaxed life and growing alongside Old Li, with his waist expanding considerably.

Zhao Yi teased him, saying, "Old Li, you are the happiest, able to gain so much weight. It shows that your life is good, your mindset must be relaxed, and I reckon you don’t even have any worries."

"Worries? I’ve got plenty!"

Li Renzhe said gloomily, "Look, I’m always waiting for students to submit their homework and thinking about research matters. If only I were as much of a genius as you, I wouldn’t have to worry about any of this."

Zhao Yi said, "I still think you’re the happiest with an easy life and not so much pressure. Among the three of us, your life is the most comfortable."

This was a genuine sentiment.

Everyone’s definition of happiness varied, but in terms of work and life, Li Renzhe undoubtedly faced the least pressure.

Without financial burdens, a relaxed job, and a comfortable life were sure to be much more pleasant.

Zhao Yi felt he couldn’t even compare because he had to be constantly concerned with various research issues. Many projects would seek him out, and he also had to give opinions and make decisions on matters unrelated to his research.

And so on.

He felt like he was a research and work machine.

Li Renzhe, on the other hand, was that type of laid-back ordinary man who didn’t have to think about so much, just living his life well.

Clearly.

Li Renzhe didn’t see it that way, "Don’t talk about being relaxed or happy; I think you’re the happiest one."

"Why?"

"The reason is simple," Li Renzhe sighed. "Look how rich you are! If I had your money, I would stop working and travel every day, see the whole world, eat whatever I wanted, and do whatever I pleased. Money is great, unlike us poor folk, who labor for a salary, work nine to five, and have to budget our lives."

Zhao Yi smirked, "You’re poor? Doesn’t your family have assets worth hundreds of millions, or at least tens of millions?"

"What tens of millions? Who has tens of millions?" Li Renzhe challenged. "I only make a few hundred thousand a year. Dreaming about saving tens of millions is absurd!"

"You could sell your family’s property," Zhao Yi rolled his eyes, "I heard your wife’s family owns several houses, including one beside the Third Ring."

"That’s not cash, and besides, it’s not mine."

"Your wife’s is yours," Zhao Yi stated confidently. "I know you too well; you’d never divorce!"

"How could I not—cough, cough." Li Renzhe realized this topic wasn’t suitable for him. Talking about divorce with Zhao Yi?

What if someone overheard and spread the word?

Or what if Zhao Yi, bored, recorded their conversation and sent it to Huang Wenqian? It’s not like it was something he couldn’t do.

Li Renzhe gave Zhao Yi a wary glance and firmly stated, "Anyway, you’re the happiest, the richest, and the most famous. The whole world knows you. Look, just like earlier, my student thought it was an honor just to know you."

"—Sigh."

Zhao Yi heaved a long sigh and spoke in a dispirited tone, "You don’t understand."

"I don’t understand?" Li Renzhe stretched his mouth in disbelief.

"Really, you don’t understand." Zhao Yi became much more earnest, "You only see that I have money and fame, but I still envy you."

"Just think, you now can pursue many things—work, money, fame, and so on, in every aspect."

"And me?"

"I can’t pursue anything. I have too much money and too much fame. That loneliness! Every night, when it gets late, I curl up under my blanket and cry because it’s just too lonely."