Digging into Their Own Pockets, Injecting Ten Million in Funding

The twists of fate are truly unpredictable.

Looking back now, if Chen Yusheng hadn’t ended up at Jiangcheng University by sheer coincidence, how could she have ever met Su Bai?

This must be destiny’s finest arrangement.

The team leader cautiously observed for a while and, realizing Chen Yusheng didn’t seem upset with him, finally let out a sigh of relief.

At first, he’d thought she might be the boss’s girlfriend making an "incognito visit" to inspect the company’s atmosphere.

But now, it seemed she was just here casually, dropping by for no particular reason.

And yet—this girl really knew her stuff!

The team leader had struggled for ages with an issue, but she pinpointed the problem in an instant.

It was a small detail, but noticing the hidden ones like that proved real practical skill.

Those academic types buried in research papers often lacked hands-on engineering prowess.

Clearly, this young woman wasn’t just book-smart.

The team leader wanted to ask more technical questions, hoping to glean some insights from this genius.

But before he could, the new boss arrived.

First came the director, clapping his hands to get everyone’s attention.

He announced that the new boss was coming to meet the team.

Instantly, the already tense office atmosphere erupted into chaos.

Several long-time employees didn’t look pleased.

They were already thinking: if the new boss seemed unreliable, they’d better start job-hunting immediately—better to jump ship before getting laid off.

Voluntarily switching jobs was a whole different story from scrambling after being fired.

Amid the disorder, the general manager managed to regain control, instructing the team leaders to prepare their reports for the upcoming meeting.

Unbeknownst to them, Su Bai had already arrived.

He stood behind the one-way glass of the general manager’s office, quietly observing the scene in the main workspace.

Honestly?

The general manager wasn’t half bad.

From Su Bai’s perspective, the team’s morale was already fraying.

Their AI product was stuck in development limbo, and they couldn’t secure funding.

But at least the general manager could keep things somewhat together.

That was commendable.

Startups were always a mess—chaos was the norm.

Then there was that slightly awkward but well-meaning algorithm team leader.

Hmm. Investing in this company was the right call—not just a reckless gamble.

The foundation was solid; they just lacked a core vision.

Letting Chen Yusheng tinker here, working on what she loved, was practically a guaranteed win.

…Well, no, financially speaking, it was a guaranteed win.

But Su Bai was more concerned about Chen Yusheng’s growth.

A genius AI prodigy needed a relaxed, nurturing environment.

Meanwhile, the other two team leaders—finance and marketing—were sweating bullets.

They dreaded the new boss hearing their reports, flying into a rage, and immediately replacing them.

Only the algorithm team’s resident awkward nerd, Old Wu, wore a calm smile.

"Seriously, Old Wu, how are you so unshaken? Do you know what the new boss is like?" the finance lead whispered.

Old Wu just smirked mysteriously. "I’ve never met him, but I’m guessing he’s decent. After all, his girlfriend’s that impressive."

"…Huh?"

(Regarding Chen Yusheng fixing the bug earlier…)

Aside from a handful of nearby employees at the time, no one else knew about it.

So most people were left completely baffled.

But Old Wu was utterly convinced—after all, someone like Chen Yusheng, with her unmistakable intellectual aura, would naturally attract admirers who valued knowledge and technical expertise.

And that respect was no small thing.

To many wealthy individuals, so-called "cutting-edge technology" was nothing compared to pulling strings, greasing palms, or diving into resource-heavy industries for quick profits.

That might be the reality, but if every rich person in society took shortcuts and refused to invest in real industry—

How could society ever progress?

Chen Yusheng radiated the intense, no-nonsense vibe of a top-tier STEM prodigy.

The kind of spoiled, empty-headed rich kids out there would never be able to handle her.

She was blunt, after all—her way of speaking was nothing like the sweet-talking, sugar-coated charm of those social-climbing models.

So whoever her boyfriend was, he must truly appreciate the brilliance in her!

Old Wu’s mental image of Su Bai, who hadn’t even appeared yet, was overwhelmingly positive.

But when Su Bai finally stood before them, even Old Wu was stunned by his presence.

This… this level of handsome?!

Compared to him, all those male influencers and idols looked like amateurs.

After listening to the three team leads’ reports, Su Bai gave a slight nod.

Thanks to his Master-level skills in finance and business management, he wasn’t the impulsive young man he used to be.

He could make professional judgments now.

Overall, the company had no major issues.

No hidden financial disasters, no contractual landmines—nothing.

Their current struggles boiled down to two things: a lack of manpower and a lack of funding.

Manpower was easy—let Chen Yusheng take charge, and she’d undoubtedly produce something impressive.

As for the funding issue…

"Alright, everyone’s on the right track—keep at it. I won’t pretend to understand the cutting-edge science of AI myself… For now, I’ll inject 10 million in cash. Keep moving forward at your own pace."

Su Bai announced it without hesitation.

The finance lead blinked in surprise, then broke into a grin. "Mr. Su, does this mean you’ve already secured investors for us?"

Cash was hard to come by these days—every investor was playing it safe.

Who would’ve thought this impossibly young, ridiculously handsome new boss would solve their cash flow crisis so effortlessly?

After all, their product was still in R&D—a pure money pit with zero returns in sight.

But Su Bai shook his head. "No need for outside funding. It’s coming from my own pocket."

"…Huh?"

"I’ve got too much idle cash lying around lately. I chose this company because I wanted to spend money on something meaningful. Plus," he gave Chen Yusheng’s hand a light squeeze, "it’s a way to help her gain experience."

The finance lead’s eyes widened in realization.

So this was a rich guy funding his girlfriend’s internship—wait, no.

Hold on.

Since when did "getting your girlfriend an internship" mean buying the whole company?!

Did you teleport here straight out of some cheesy CEO drama?!

The entire room collectively winced.

Anyone in tech knew how brutal the internship hunt was for students these days.

Without solid internship experience, landing a well-paying job after graduation was nearly impossible.

The competition was fierce—top-tier university credentials, competition wins, project experience, stellar grades—all of it mattered.

And then there was the boss’s girlfriend, who didn’t just bring funding to the team—she literally bought the whole production studio for herself!

But then again… one look at Chen Yusheng’s face and—

Hmm... instantly, the jealousy faded away.

With her tall, elegant demeanor and flawless beauty,

those signature black-stockinged long legs,

and the fact that she’s a genuine academic prodigy—

honestly, if I were a wealthy guy, I’d happily spend money on her too...

No wonder everyone suddenly understood Su Bai’s perspective.