The campus of Eastern Technology University was lively as usual.
Morning sunlight filtered through the tall gingko trees, casting golden shadows across the walkways. Students moved between lecture halls while discussing assignments, internships, and weekend plans.
Yet while most students worried about exams or group projects, Lin Tianyu's mind was occupied with something entirely different.
An AI-powered application that could potentially reach millions of users.
Early Morning — Dormitory 306
Lin Tianyu woke early.
Before even leaving his bed, the system interface quietly appeared in his vision.
SYSTEM STATUS
Host: Lin Tianyu
Level: 1
Technology Points: 40
Influence Points: 0
Active Modules
• Mission Center
• Technology Tree
• Rewards Vault
• Economic Network
Another notification appeared immediately afterward.
ECONOMIC NETWORK REPORT
Current Balance: ¥6,340,000
Profit Generated (Last 24 Hours): ¥1,520,000
Projected Profit (Next 24 Hours): ¥1,800,000
Lin Tianyu stared at the numbers for a moment.
His wealth had increased dramatically.
In less than a week, he had gone from a poor student with barely any savings to someone controlling millions of yuan.
But strangely—
He didn't feel particularly excited.
Instead, his thoughts were calm and analytical.
Money was only a tool.
If used correctly, it could build industries.
If used poorly, it disappeared just as quickly.
He sat up slowly and opened his laptop.
The AI productivity application appeared on the screen.
The interface was simple.
Clean.
Elegant.
But behind the interface, the AI algorithms were extremely advanced.
The system monitored user behavior patterns and automatically optimized daily schedules.
Study planning.
Task management.
Work productivity.
Even sleep recommendations.
It could analyze and adapt continuously.
Lin Tianyu murmured quietly.
"This could scale globally."
Wang Hao's Shock
Behind him, Wang Hao was still half asleep.
But when he glanced toward the laptop screen, his eyes suddenly widened.
"Wait."
"Is that the app you were building?"
Lin Tianyu nodded.
"Almost finished."
Wang Hao rubbed his eyes and sat up.
"Let me see."
He walked over and stared at the interface.
After testing a few features, his expression slowly changed from curiosity to disbelief.
"This thing…"
"…is actually amazing."
He tapped the screen again.
The AI automatically reorganized his schedule for the day.
Classes.
Study time.
Exercise.
Even recommended break periods.
Wang Hao looked stunned.
"You built this in a week?"
Lin Tianyu replied calmly.
"Almost."
Wang Hao stared at him for several seconds.
Then he shook his head.
"You're definitely not normal."
System Notification
At that moment, another system message appeared.
MISSION UPDATE
Develop AI Productivity Application
Current Progress: 92%
Estimated Completion: 12 Hours
Lin Tianyu leaned back slightly.
"Almost done."
Once the final module was completed, the system reward would activate.
And according to the mission panel, the reward was substantial.
MISSION REWARD
• ¥2,000,000
• Software Architecture Blueprint
• Technology Points +80
But more importantly—
The application itself could become a real product.
Something people could actually use.
Something that could form the foundation of his first company.
Campus Walk
Later that afternoon, Lin Tianyu left the dormitory and walked across the campus.
The autumn breeze was gentle, and students sat on the lawns chatting or studying.
Near the central fountain, he noticed someone familiar.
Chen Xiaoyu.
She was sitting on a bench reading from a tablet.
When she saw him approaching, she smiled.
"Tianyu."
"Hello."
He sat down beside her.
"What are you working on lately?" she asked.
Lin Tianyu hesitated slightly.
Then he answered honestly.
"Software development."
Chen Xiaoyu looked interested.
"What kind of software?"
"Productivity AI."
Chen Xiaoyu blinked.
"That sounds impressive."
She looked at him carefully.
"You've been very busy recently."
Lin Tianyu nodded.
"A little."
Chen Xiaoyu laughed softly.
"I wish I had your motivation."
They sat quietly for a moment.
The atmosphere felt relaxed.
Peaceful.
But suddenly—
A cold voice interrupted again.
"Still pretending to be a genius?"
Both of them turned.
Wang Jun was standing nearby again.
His expression was full of contempt.
Chen Xiaoyu frowned immediately.
"Wang Jun, why do you keep bothering him?"
Wang Jun ignored her.
His eyes were fixed on Lin Tianyu.
"I heard something interesting."
"You're trying to build an AI startup."
The nearby students immediately began whispering.
Wang Jun smirked.
"You should know something."
"My cousin Zhao Ming has already investigated you."
Lin Tianyu remained calm.
"So?"
Wang Jun laughed.
"So he thinks your trading activity is suspicious."
The words caused several students to glance over curiously.
But Lin Tianyu's expression didn't change.
"Is that all?"
Wang Jun leaned closer.
"You think making a little money makes you special?"
"In the real world, people like you disappear quickly."
Lin Tianyu finally stood up.
His voice remained calm.
"Are you finished?"
Wang Jun's eyes narrowed.
"You're very arrogant."
Lin Tianyu shrugged.
"Not really."
"I just don't like wasting time."
Then he walked away.
Chen Xiaoyu followed him after a moment.
Wang Jun watched them leave with an expression full of anger.
"This isn't over."
Night — Final Development
Back in the dormitory that evening, Lin Tianyu worked on the final part of the application.
The last AI module compiled successfully.
The system immediately responded.
MISSION COMPLETE
Develop AI Productivity Application
Reward Issued
• ¥2,000,000 transferred to host account
• Software Architecture Blueprint
• Technology Points +80
His phone vibrated.
Bank notification appeared.
Deposit Received: ¥2,000,000
Inside his mind, another message appeared.
ECONOMIC NETWORK UPDATE
Current Balance: ¥10,420,000
Lin Tianyu had officially crossed ten million yuan.
Wang Hao stared at the numbers on the screen.
"…I'm going insane."
Lin Tianyu simply closed the banking app.
His attention returned to the laptop.
The application was complete.
Now the next question appeared in his mind.
How should he release it?
As a small student project?
Or as the first product of a future technology empire?
Outside the window, the city skyline shimmered with lights.
Lin Tianyu stared at the horizon quietly.
"The real journey…"
"…starts now."
Meanwhile, in Zhao Ming's office across the city, a report arrived.
The investigation results confirmed something strange.
All the suspicious trading activity…
Led back to one person.
Zhao Ming leaned back slowly.
"Interesting."
He looked out the office window.
"Lin Tianyu…"
"…what exactly are you hiding?"