Chapter 50: Installing an Elevator on Mount Everest

"If there isn't enough land, just relocate the nearby residential buildings, flatten the area, and I'll cover the demolition costs," Ning Xingchen said casually, as if it were a routine matter.

"What's your name?" Principal Dai Zhongxin immediately stood up from his chair, his tone excited. Ning Xingchen's words made him reassess the young man before him.

"My name is Ning Xingchen."

"Mr. Ning, are you serious?" Dai Zhongxin asked, half-believing, half-doubting. Clearly, he found it hard to believe.

Never mind a library of the scale of the National Library, even a small library at the school would cost at least ten million. If Ning Xingchen were willing to spend this money, he would definitely be seen as a godsend by Principal Dai.

"Old Dai, you're getting old, but you're getting more naive with age. If he can spend that much money, I'll take off my head and let the students use it as a ball!" Wu Haifeng sneered, laughing like an idiot, clearly showing a lack of intelligence.

"Education is the foundation of our nation's future. I've always wanted to contribute to society," Ning Xingchen said calmly, taking out the car key from his pocket and casually tossing it on the table.

As soon as Principal Dai saw the Ferrari logo on the car key, his eyes widened. Whether or not Ning Xingchen would actually spend the money, it showed that he had the means. Especially since Principal Dai recognized the Rolex watch on Ning Xingchen's wrist immediately.

Ning Xingchen's low profile had made Wu Haifeng overlook his luxurious attire. His entire outfit was made up of high-end brands. Just his attire alone was worth at least a million.

Wu Haifeng's face twitched, his heart racing and aching. He hadn't expected Ning Xingchen to be so wealthy, at least a second-generation rich kid.

Su Zihan also glanced at Ning Xingchen with a hint of surprise.

Ning Xingchen was wealthy, but Wu Haifeng couldn't believe he was wealthier than himself!

"Old Dai, the administration building for the teachers at our school is quite old, built in the last century. I've decided to build a brand new one for you!"

Damn, if it's a money battle, who's afraid of whom? Wu Haifeng gritted his teeth, ready to compete with Ning Xingchen in a show of wealth.

"Brother Wu, that's fantastic! With a comfortable working environment, the teachers will be more motivated in their teaching!" Principal Dai thought gleefully. After all, the ultimate beneficiary was himself and the school. The more, the merrier, because no one refuses a rich benefactor.

"When was the school gate built? It's so old and worn out. If a few criminals break into the campus, it would be disastrous. How about this, I'll replace the iron gate with a solid gold one, adding some prestige. I'll sponsor the cost!" Ning Xingchen said nonchalantly.

Principal Dai gasped. My God, how wealthy is this young man?

Who exactly is this young man?

"You…" Wu Haifeng didn't expect Ning Xingchen to challenge him.

Seeing red, Wu Haifeng upped the stakes, saying, "Old Dai, the school probably needs a small hospital. When students get sick, they can be treated immediately. I'll cover the costs."

"Brother Wu, that's a great idea! I'll adopt it!" Principal Dai beamed, thinking about how these achievements would bolster his credentials.

"Principal Dai, besides studying, students need to balance education with recreation. Exercise is essential. I'll fund the construction of two gymnasiums for the school. They don't need to be too big, just like the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube," Ning Xingchen said calmly. To him, this money was nothing.

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"Old Dai, don't be fooled by this lunatic. He doesn't have that much money!" Wu Haifeng became anxious. He couldn't raise the stakes any further because he'd easily go bankrupt.

After all, building an administration building, a small hospital, and renovating the cafeteria weren't cheap. These projects would cost at least twenty million.

Wu Haifeng didn't have that much money. His total assets amounted to just fifty million, which didn't make him truly wealthy.

"Heh, do you think I need to lie about such a small amount of money? It's just pocket change. Next, I'm planning to install an elevator on Mount Everest, tile the Great Wall with ceramic, and polish nuclear bombs. Compared to these projects, building a library and a sports field for the school is child's play, not worth mentioning!" Ning Xingchen smiled faintly. Wu Haifeng was indeed a poor man. Such a small amount of money made him panic.

"Hahaha, Old Dai, this guy is definitely mentally ill!" Wu Haifeng laughed, thinking Ning Xingchen was just bragging.

Ning Xingchen's lips curled into a cold smile. He would show Wu Haifeng who the real idiot was.

Ning Xingchen got up, went to the restroom, and made a phone call to the company's finance department.

Five minutes later, a young accountant knocked on the principal's office door, looking excited, "Principal… Principal Dai, the school's account has an additional hundred million!"

"What? A hundred million?" Dai Zhongxin's voice began to tremble upon hearing this astronomical number.

"Where did the money come from?" Principal Dai asked hurriedly. He couldn't believe a windfall like this and wondered if it was a bank error.

"The account shows the transfer was made by a Mr. Ning!" the young accountant said quickly.

"A Mr. Ning?" Principal Dai quickly focused his gaze on Ning Xingchen, his eyes burning with excitement, as if he had found a long-lost father, tears welling up.

"No need to be polite. I've always been a man of my word. Besides, this is my small contribution to the education sector of our country," Ning Xingchen said calmly.

"Mr. Ning, from now on, you are an honored guest and a role model for all the teachers and students at our school. The library and the sports field will be named after you!" Principal Dai stepped forward, shaking Ning Xingchen's hand, almost tearfully grateful.

"Oh, these things are not important. There is a small matter I need your help with." Ning Xingchen looked at Principal Dai with no emotion. Frankly, Dai Zhongxin was just a greedy and cunning man, no different from Wu Haifeng, except Dai Zhongxin was more hypocritical.

"Anything you say. If it's within my power, I'll do it immediately!" Principal Dai readily agreed. The face value of one hundred million was too great. Even if Ning Xingchen wanted to sleep with a female student, Principal Dai could find a hundred ways to make some campus beauty agree.

"What's the procedure to expel Wu Bei?"

"Expel… Wu Bei?"

Principal Dai and Wu Haifeng were stunned, looking at Ning Xingchen in disbelief.

"Mr. Ning, isn't that a bit too much?" Principal Dai smiled wryly, a bit hesitant. After all, over the years, he had taken a lot of benefits from Wu Haifeng.

Ning Xingchen smirked coldly. He was just returning the favor in kind!