High School Student with Immortal Race System

The on-paper earnings were already at the ten-million level. Even after their cut, it would be seven million.

Factoring in unsolicited endorsements outside the exclusive partnership and royalties from things like book sales, the total income could exceed ten million.

Compared to this, Jinkang Pharmacy’s 200,000 endorsement fee was like tossing spare change to a beggar.

This was the absolute difference in value between an ordinary top student and the Champion Scholar of the college entrance exams.

’Honestly, this wealth is getting a little out of hand!’

’Did my net worth really balloon to this level right after graduating high school?’

However, whenever he was faced with "great wealth," Yang Shen would remind himself of the "Martial Arts Tractor" to stay grounded.

That guy tinkered with a few inventions and made a few hundred million per deal. At Qiu Jing Middle School, he’d even seen Chen Beiwang’s "Martial Arts Psychosis suppression facility," though no one ever actually used it.

’When it came to being over-the-top, Chen Beiwang was in a league of his own.’ Thinking of this, Yang Shen’s mindset stabilized considerably.

’It’s not that the value of money has inflated... it’s just that the wealth gap in Yanhua is massive...’

For the truly wealthy, forget ten million; even a few hundred million was just a minor investment.

Besides... this extra income was a "limited-time" offer.

By next year, there would be a new Champion Scholar. This opportunity wouldn’t wait.

This money would undoubtedly be a huge help with his plan to move.

’I might even be able to buy an "ancestral home" outright... settling everything in one go!’

Of course, Yang Shen wasn’t a fool. The subtext was clear: without Qilin Media, even an exam superstar wouldn’t have access to these resources.

But that didn’t mean there weren’t other companies like Phoenix Media or White Tiger Media with equally excellent resources. Qilin Media wasn’t necessarily the best, just the fastest to make a move.

’Hmm... all of this is premised on the Champion Scholar title actually falling to me, after I defeated two Legitimate Sons from Martial Arts Families and one Innate-level monster.’

Yang Shen set the documents down, his expression unreadable. "I understand. What about other aspects? Is there anything else I need to know?"

Seeing Yang Shen’s calm expression, Fan Jing thought, ’This student is more calculating than I imagined.’

He seemed even more composed than the other two from the Clan’s Direct Lineage, like that Jiang Xin who broke through to the Innate Realm—he was as arrogant as they come.

The fact that his negotiating partner was so composed would obviously make his job more difficult, but it also made him appreciate the young man more.

"Finally, there’s the ’appearance fee.’ You’ll have commercial events like brand promotions, recruitment for tutoring agencies, real estate launches, nightclub events, and so on. The fee ranges from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand per appearance. If you’re diligent about it, you can make a decent amount. Of course, you don’t have to go."

Yang Shen was puzzled. "Nightclub events are part of this? What would I even do there?"

"Some nightclubs have ’scholar-influencer’ themed nights. You’ll like it. Some Champion Scholars turn down other gigs but love going to the nightclubs."

Yang Shen: ...

’Wow... I guess our Jinshui District is just too remote. Is this how wild things get in the Jianghuai City District?’

’I’m actually a little curious...’

They talked for nearly an hour, with Fan Jing speaking nonstop. His Martial Cultivation must be quite high; he didn’t even foam at the mouth!

Yang Shen now understood all the intricacies, but he didn’t give a definitive answer. "Can you give me some time to think it over? Also, I’d like to speak with Director Liang alone."

Fan Jing glanced at his watch. "No problem. We’ll go grab a bite to eat. How about we come back in an hour? Do you two need us to bring anything back for you?"

Yang Shen had no objections. Director Liang only said flatly, "I don’t eat beef."

"Understood. We’ll take our leave for now, then."

After the group left, only Director Liang and Yang Shen remained.

With no outsiders present, the older man and the young man looked at each other for a moment, then both broke into laughter.

They had fought side-by-side, after all, and were both battle-hardened warriors of capital. The two had collaborated on money-related ventures many times before.

Liang Shen took out a document. "Let’s get the unpleasantries out of the way first. The owner of Jinkang Pharmacy died in an accident. The company’s on the verge of collapse. I’ve already informed the people at Qilin Media, so you can take on new endorsements without any concern."

"As for the rest of the endorsement fee, you can authorize me to collect it. I only charge a 30% commission. We should be able to get back forty or fifty thousand, at least."

Yang Shen nodded. "Then I’ll have to trouble you, Director."

Without Liang Shen’s help, Yang Shen would never see that money again.

’It’s worth a shot, anyway.’

Liang Shen smiled. "Now for some good news... Yang, you’ve done very well. You’ve given us all a wonderful surprise!"

If Yang Shen really became the Champion Scholar this time, you could say Nanliang High School was about to take off!

Considering the school had already become the vice principal’s one-man show, that basically meant he, Liang Shen, was about to take off as well.

He had only been vice principal for a little over a month; by the time the new semester started, he was bound to be the principal.

At that point, his authority and customer base for lending money would increase dramatically!

Yang Shen played along with a bit of flattery. "It’s all thanks to your guidance, Director."

Liang Shen waved his hand dismissively. "You haven’t borrowed a single dollar from me, so don’t talk about guidance. This is your own merit. Look at how many students I’ve ’guided’ at this school; none of them have achieved what you have."

"If you really do become the Champion Scholar, I imagine you’ll be able to wipe out all those debts you owe."

Yang Shen worked his jaw for a moment, thinking, ’So in your eyes, I’m just a "Loan Warrior"?’

’Fair enough.’

"As for Qilin Media... what’s your take on it?"

To a certain extent, Yang Shen trusted Director Liang.

He believed that since these people had contacted him through Director Liang instead of just showing up at his door, the director naturally had a cut of the profits.

Knowing the director’s personality, even when making money, he would do it in a Dignified and Proper way. Even if he were to sell you out, he’d tell you to your face. Therefore, the more Yang Shen earned, the more the director would earn.

’So the director would sell me for the best possible price!’

Director Liang smiled. "I’ve known them for a long time. There’s a negligible finder’s fee this time, around 3%."

"You might think you’re the one ultimately paying for it, but they aren’t charging you. They’re just taking it from their own profit margin. So it’s not that your total commission becomes 33%; it’s that their take becomes 27%."

’Exactly how he managed that... Yang Shen had no idea. He just felt that Director Liang was a man of hidden depths.’

’He seemed to have a connection for everything.’

’Logically, a powerhouse like Qilin Media shouldn’t even bother glancing at a garbage school like Nanliang... Could the director be running a business selling students from other schools too?’

"Of course, if you become the Champion Scholar, Nanliang High School itself stands to benefit immensely. This includes the other top students in your year. I imagine the quality of our incoming students will improve dramatically next year, and I’ll have the chance to ’guide’ even more children."

Yang Shen broke into a cold sweat for his underclassmen.

’They’d probably have loan agreements slapped in their faces the moment they stepped through the school gates...’

"There are a few other companies with similar business models, but Qilin Media is indeed the strongest overall, and they play by the rules. If you were to shop around, others might offer you a better deal on paper just to snag your contract."

"As for why I still recommend you sign your ’post-exam commercialization’ rights to Qilin, it’s because of this."

Director Liang opened the copy of the *Qilin Chronicles* on the table and pointed to something that took up an entire page.

It was a ranking: the Qilin List.

It included the Qilin Yanhua Chart and the Qilin Global Chart.

Director Liang said calmly, "The Qilin List is Qilin Media’s own ranking. It lists the top young Martial Arts geniuses in all of Yanhua, and even the world. It’s extremely influential."

"By law, the names of minors cannot be used for commercial purposes without consent, so this list only features young Martial Artists who are eighteen or older. The ranked individuals don’t get paid a single cent, but they gain numerous intangible advantages."

"Yang, between you and me, who do you think is stronger?"

’Is that even a question?’ Yang Shen thought.

Even though he could defeat a Middle Stage of Innate exam proctor, he had absolutely no chance of winning against Director Liang.

Or rather... without a proper way to handle the director’s terrifying "Overstiffness is easily broken" Fist Intent, he wouldn’t want to face such an opponent even if he reached the Innate Realm, or higher.

His left hand was a broken mechanic, his right hand was a broken mechanic. It was broken mechanics all the way down.

"You are, of course, stronger."

Director Liang smiled. "Then why isn’t anyone approaching me for endorsements? Why are they betting on you?"

Before Yang Shen could answer, Liang Shen rose and walked to the window, gazing out at the empty school campus.

"Strength is the foundation of everything, but fame isn’t useless. Yang, it’s best to make a name for yourself while you’re young."

"You’re younger, you have more potential. Sacrificing a small portion of your cash income now as an investment in your future is worth it."

’But at his age... that logic no longer applied.’

’He just wanted to make money...’

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