Aside from Guo Yong, many people in the hospital lobby were also watching Hu Tao. Most of these were merely passersby, patients drawn by curiosity.

They didn't know exactly what was happening, but watching a commotion was in their nature; most who weren't timid stayed to see what unfolded. At this moment, they were all looking at Hu Tao.

Although they didn't grasp the full details, after listening for a while, they could piece together the general situation, especially since Liu Qianqian's hysterical shouting made many things clearer. Hu Tao looked up and glanced at Liu Qianqian again.

That look carried a trace of distaste. He didn't know what had transpired before he arrived, but based on what Xiao Xiao and Mi Xue had said, he could make a good guess.

This woman not only held strong prejudice against Zhang Yang but had also slandered his Xiao Xiao—the latter was something he absolutely could not tolerate. Just as Hu Tao was about to speak again, Su Qifeng, who had been with Liu Qianqian, abruptly stepped away from his girlfriend and walked straight up to Hu Tao, a hint of panic on his face.

"Supervisor Hu, please don't be angry. Qianqian didn't mean it like that!" Su Qifeng was genuinely flustered.

He hadn't expected Liu Qianqian's words to provoke such a strong reaction from Hu Tao. Had he known, he wouldn't have nodded in agreement with everything his girlfriend was saying.

After all, he had only signed a preliminary agreement and just received a deposit of fifty thousand yuan; the initial million-plus investment, let alone the subsequent tens of millions, was still a distant prospect. For everything that followed, he still needed Hu Tao to help him continue negotiating with that investment firm.

"If that's not what she meant, then what was she implying?" Hu Tao cast a cool glance at Su Qifeng, which made Su Qifeng's heart plummet. They had previously had several deep conversations, during which Hu Tao had openly expressed his admiration for Su Qifeng.

It was precisely because of this appreciation that Hu Tao introduced his software and website to his boss, securing a venture capital opportunity for himself through that connection. Su Qifeng knew exactly how difficult this opportunity was to obtain.

He had previously approached venture capital firms with his software and website. While many investment companies recognized the promise of the burgeoning internet age, they wouldn't simply throw money at any website without seeing genuine potential.

Before this, he had contacted three VC firms. Only one showed mild interest in his website, but the terms they offered were so harsh that accepting them would relegate him to being a mere employee—a role he found completely unacceptable.

Only Hu Tao's company, and the investment firm Hu Tao introduced him to, were willing to help him with terms that were both satisfactory and exciting. If he joined Hu Tao's company, it would effectively be an equity investment based on his technical skills, which was entirely different from being an employee.

In a sense, the change in his destiny rested entirely on this single opportunity. "Supervisor Hu, Qianqian truly didn't mean that.

She was just saying there's an intern here named Zhang Yang who was bullying her, which is why I came with her. We truly had no other intentions!" Su Qifeng grew agitated, hurriedly explaining.

While Hu Tao might not have complete control over his destiny, the key to opening the door to the investment firm was still in Hu Tao's hands. He absolutely could not afford to offend Hu Tao now.

"Zhang Yang bullied her?" Hu Tao's voice sharpened slightly as he retorted. Su Qifeng, still unaware of the root of Hu Tao's intense reaction, instinctively nodded.

"Qifeng, while I don't know what kind of person she is, I am certain that Zhang Yang would never take an interest in her, let alone bully her!" Hu Tao let out a short, derisive laugh, looking at Liu Qianqian and shaking his head lightly. Liu Qianqian possessed a certain attractiveness, but only a moderate amount.

She couldn't compare to Mi Xue, and in Hu Tao's estimation, she didn't even measure up to Xiao Xiao. Although Hu Tao spent less time on campus after starting work, it didn't mean he was ignorant of Zhang Yang's status there.

After leaving the student union, Zhang Yang’s reputation had not diminished at all. Especially the several projects he spearheaded, which not only brought immense honor to the university but also propelled Zhang Yang's fame to its zenith.

When Hu Tao returned to campus, he had heard more than once which beautiful student or another was interested in Zhang Yang, with some beauties even delivering love letters or throwing themselves at him. However, all of these advances had been rejected by Zhang Yang.

These incidents were real. Zhang Yang wasn't unattractive, and due to practicing Neijin, he possessed an aura of virility unfamiliar to ordinary men, making him even more alluring.

Driving a two-million-yuan Mercedes-Benz and leading the university's most valued projects meant even the school leadership had to defer to him. Such a student was an absolute sought-after prince charming on campus.

If not for the widely known relationship between him and Mi Xue, the number of active pursuers would have been far greater. Even so, Zhang Yang had received no fewer than a hundred love letters on campus, and more than ten girls had confessed their feelings to him in person, hoping to be with him—many of whom were recognized campus or departmental beauties.

According to Hu Tao's understanding, Zhang Yang had never responded to those girls, let alone to someone like Liu Qianqian, who possessed only a slight charm. "It's true!

That Zhang Yang is despicable, involved with other girls, and now he's harassing Qianqian. I came today to teach this fellow a lesson for Qianqian!" Su Qifeng seemed oblivious to Hu Tao's disdain and continued to explain.

Liu Qianqian had walked over by now and nodded along. She didn't know who Hu Tao was, but judging by Su Qifeng's demeanor, this young man was clearly very important.

"Enough!" Hu Tao suddenly snapped, shaking his head vehemently while sighing deeply. Su Qifeng indeed possessed some talent, and his software was quite good, fitting perfectly with their company's interests.

Hu Tao had previously wanted to give him a boost due to their decent personal relationship. To be honest, his software only matched the company's taste, and the website showed only glimmering potential...

If Hu Tao hadn't been personally running around for him recently, securing that venture capital wouldn't have been guaranteed. Hu Tao simply had not anticipated that Su Qifeng harbored such deep prejudice against Zhang Yang, going so far as to come to the hospital to cause trouble for him.

Su Qifeng was the type of academic dreamer who, even now, failed to notice Hu Tao’s unusually pronounced attitude toward Zhang Yang, which led him to repeatedly attack Zhang Yang in an attempt to explain himself to Hu Tao. "Supervisor Hu, who exactly is he?" Liu Qianqian finally regained her composure, pulling Su Qifeng back and whispering the question.

"Supervisor Hu is the one who took an interest in my software. His company wants to acquire it, and Supervisor Hu also connected me with the venture capital for my website!" Su Qifeng murmured, his tone laced with a touch of bitterness.

Liu Qianqian froze. She wasn't deeply familiar with Su Qifeng's career, but she knew that having someone appreciate his software enough to buy it, and willing to invest in his website, was what gave him such high hopes.

Without this, Su Qifeng would just be a poor boy—the kind of poor boy she wouldn't have even looked at before. Only now did she understand why Su Qifeng showed such deference to this young man, and since this person, who held half of Su Qifeng's fate in his hands, was clearly siding with Zhang Yang, Liu Qianqian felt utterly lost.

Hu Tao gently shook his head, his expression one of genuine sorrow. He truly thought highly of Su Qifeng, which was the reason he was willing to use his connections to help him.

Alas, Hu Tao had lost all inclination for that now. He knew clearly that regardless of the reason or the instigator, if Su Qifeng offended Zhang Yang, it was tantamount to offending Su Zhantao.

He knew his boss's temperament intimately and understood perfectly his attitude toward Zhang Yang. Shaking his head, though feeling a slight regret, Hu Tao pulled out his phone and walked to a quiet corner to make a call.

The phone was provided by the company, which indicated the importance Su Zhantao placed on him. No matter how much he admired Su Qifeng, or how good their classmate relationship was, he could not conceal this incident.

"Mr. Hu, earlier you mentioned Zhang Yang earned twenty million when he was in school.

What about now?" When Hu Tao returned from his call, the attending nurse standing nearby suddenly asked, her eyes wide with curiosity. In truth, this question was prompted by Guo Yong, who had subtly signaled her to ask.

Hu Tao had only revealed a fraction of the story before stopping, which had left Guo Yong burning with curiosity about the extent of Zhang Yang's wealth. Looking at the attending nurse, Hu Tao smiled, his expression brightened considerably.

She was Xiao Xiao's friend, and he was well aware that she had always supported Xiao Xiao in their discussions. "Actually, I don't know that much.

I only heard that after earning twenty million previously, Zhang Yang made several tens of millions more by treating people, earned tens of millions more cutting jade, and had other investments. I don't know his exact total, but it's certainly over one hundred million, and all earned by himself!" Hu Tao spoke slowly.

The nurse who had asked the question gaped again. One hundred million, self-made—the mere figure made her head spin, and she could barely imagine how Zhang Yang, a man barely older than them, managed to accumulate such wealth on his own.

"One hundred million, or perhaps more. That's what I know," Hu Tao confirmed, extending a finger.

Beside him, Mi Xue’s lips curved upward slightly. One hundred million—Zhang Yang did have that much, but it wasn't the limit.

Not to mention the shares he held in a hotel worth several hundred million, let alone the fortunes acquired from the Hu Yan family. If Zhang Yang truly needed money, he could easily produce some spiritual elixirs or Rejuvenation Pills and raise ten billion or even a hundred billion.

However, Zhang Yang never intended to make money that way; he always felt that having enough was sufficient and never sought greater riches. For Zhang Yang, such monetary wealth was merely a number.