I Have Infinite Skill Points

After messing around with Jiajia for a while, suddenly, a car horn blared from outside.

Wang Lan was standing by the window on the second floor when an extended Huadragon luxury business car slowly approached.

"Do we have visitors today?" Wang Lan stepped out onto the balcony. The luxury car came to a stop in the parking area outside his aunt's villa. The door opened, and an elderly man with a full head of white hair stepped out.

The old man looked very old, at least in his seventies or eighties. He held a cane with a dragon head made of pure gold and was dressed in a light grey suit, his leather shoes polished to a shiny black.

His silver hair was meticulously combed, and the gold-framed glasses on his face made him look extraordinarily refined and learned. From every angle, this old man's identity was clearly anything but ordinary.

It was already New Year's Eve. And at this time of year... Auntie apparently had no idea someone was going to visit. Just a moment ago, she was still in her casual clothes, conducting her "witch's chemistry experiments" in the kitchen. If she had known someone was coming, she definitely wouldn't have been dressed like this.

At that moment, the driver's door opened, and a heavily made-up woman leaned out. She wore a black women's suit with her hair casually draped over her shoulders and a short skirt that showed off her long, slender legs.

The woman supported the elderly man step by step to his aunt's front door, then reached out and pressed the doorbell.

"Who is it? Come on in—" His aunt's voice rose from downstairs.

"Teacher?" Suddenly, his aunt exclaimed in surprise from downstairs.

"Qi Qi, it's been over a decade, hasn't it?" the old man's vigorous voice sounded from downstairs.

"Teacher, please, take a seat here!" His aunt's tone was very polite and respectful, but Wang Lan sensed a hint of distance in it. If it were truly her teacher, her tone would likely be more casual, more intimate. But her voice carried a heavy formality, which made Wang Lan quite curious. Moreover, he had never heard his aunt mention having a teacher in Suzhou City. The car at the door had a Suzhou license plate.

"Time flies; more than a decade has passed. The world has changed, and people are not what they once were. The naive and romantic young girl from those days has now become a renowned scientist and entrepreneur, celebrated both at home and abroad. Seeing your accomplishments today brings me great comfort, Teacher..."

"You flatter me, Teacher! Aren't you the same? In the past ten years, you're the one who has changed the most. You're an internationally renowned scientist with achievements spanning multiple fields, including biology, chemistry, and medicine. You're also a globally recognized entrepreneur and the founder of Senma Pharmaceutical, a Fortune 500 company."

"I heard that this year you made it onto the Forbes list of billionaires. Congratulations, Teacher..."

"As you know, making money isn't my interest. My passion remains in research. Making money simply provides me with better conditions to carry out that research. The events of twelve years ago were painful memories that neither of us wishes to recall. I don't want the same thing to happen again."

"Teacher, if you don't wish to recall them, why bring them up now?" His aunt's voice turned cold.

Wang Lan frowned slightly. After a moment's hesitation, he patted Song Jia on the head. "I'll go down and keep Auntie company."

From those few sentences, it was clear the old man's intentions weren't good. Auntie was alone downstairs and seemed vulnerable. Wang Lan felt it was necessary to go down and sit by her side, to lend her some support. An individual's presence, though invisible and intangible, might not seem like much on its own. But if one or two people stand by your side, the atmosphere changes completely. Isn't that how it is in the movies? A boss walking alone on the street looks destitute, but if he's followed by two henchmen, his aura is entirely different.

As Wang Lan slowly descended the stairs, a piercing gaze instantly fell upon him.

Wang Lan looked up alertly. The gaze came from the professional-looking woman. Average people don't have such a sharp look. This woman was a Star Martial Warrior! Wang Lan made this determination in an instant. Moreover, her incisive gaze held a strong aggressiveness. It wasn't hostile, but rather like she was assessing prey upon seeing him.

Wang Lan continued downstairs unperturbed. He walked over to his aunt but remained standing, staring instead at the woman beside the old man.

"Miss, do you know me?"

"No, I don't!" The woman withdrew her gaze, her voice indifferent.

"But your eyes tell me you do," Wang Lan's voice was soft, yet his assertiveness was undeniable. In fact, he really wanted to add, 'It doesn't matter. I'll remember you. You'd better watch out.' However, those words were too provocative, so Wang Lan held back.

"Xiaoxue, mind your manners," the old man reprimanded, his face dark and his voice cool.

Then, looking at Wang Lan's aunt apologetically, he said, "This is my niece. And this young man is...?"

"My nephew. My sister's son. I've never heard you mention having a niece, Teacher..."

"And I've never heard of your sister having a son," the old man said with a smile.

"Teacher, aren't you going back to have a reunion dinner with your wife today? You must have something important to discuss, coming to me at this time. Please, speak your mind."

"My wife passed away seven years ago, Qi Qi. I know you're researching the genetic coding left by Zifeng. However, genetic technology is a very sensitive subject. Without the protection of authoritative experts, it can easily come under public attack and face resistance from the populace."

"I appreciate your concern, Teacher, but I'm not worried about this. Besides, the gene coding I'm researching isn't a taboo subject."

"You're still so confident! What do you think of my abilities, then?"

"Of course, Teacher, your abilities are beyond question. In the fields of biology, chemistry, and pharmaceutical chemistry, you are an undisputed top scientist. Over the past ten years, I have read all the papers you've published and learned a great deal from them."

"If we join forces, I believe we can overcome all technical difficulties within three years and make this technology truly benefit all of humanity. What do you think?"

His aunt seemed to have anticipated this. No surprise showed on her face, only a faint shake of her head. "I have faith in myself and my team."

"Fifty billion!" The old man suddenly leaned forward and whispered the number. "I'll contribute fifty billion for only a fifty percent stake."

That number made even Wang Lan, who had never cared much for money, feel his heart skip a beat. Fifty billion Jade Coins! What did that even mean? The valuation of the world's top company was only three trillion. Although Auntie's Jiayi Biotech Company had some fame in Suzhou City, in the grand scheme of Jiang Province, it was merely an insignificant small company, let alone on a national or global scale. Fifty billion was enough to build a Fortune 500 company. Fifty billion... that might be the entire worth of Senma Pharmaceutical.

Completely bewildered, his aunt looked at the old man. "Are you planning to trade the entirety of Senma Pharmaceutical for fifty percent of my shares?"

"I'm getting old. What would I do with more money? I've told you before, making money is just to facilitate my continued research. If it allows me to participate in research I'm interested in, no amount of money is too much."

"I've brought the contract. If Senma Pharmaceutical and Jiayi Biotech merge, we will change the future of humanity and lay the foundation for biotechnology. Is there anything more meaningful than that? Xiaoxue, bring the contract for Wang Qi to see."

"There's no need." His aunt shook her head lightly. "Although your offer is very tempting, Teacher, Jiayi Technology is mine and Zifeng's. I won't part with any fraction of the shares. Not fifty percent, not even one percent. I'm sorry, but I must decline your kind offer."

"Won't you reconsider?" the old man asked, frowning deeply.

"I won't. I'm sorry."

"Well... alright then." The old man stood up, patting non-existent creases on his clothes. "It's a shame. Since that's the case, I'll take my leave. However, I still hope you will reconsider. I'm getting old. After I die, the shares I hold will be yours."

"Don't you have a son, Teacher?"

"I made a will long ago. After I die, all the money I've earned will be donated to the state. Wealth must be created with one's own hands. If they can't even support themselves, giving them money would only lead them to a more degenerate life."

"You've always been honorable and principled, Teacher!"

"No need to see me out; my car is right at the door." Leaning on his cane, the old man walked away step by step. His aunt stood smiling at the doorway, watching the luxury car depart.

Once the luxury car turned the corner and disappeared from sight, the smile vanished from his aunt's face. With a cold expression, she returned to the living room and sat down on the sofa.

"Auntie, do you... have a conflict with that old gentleman?"

"No! I still respect him very much." His aunt's expression was calm. She leaned against the sofa and sighed deeply. "His name is Ma Bo. He was my PhD supervisor."

"Back then, he was guiding just me and your Uncle Zifeng. He's a very talented person, just not very tactful, and his words often offended people."

"Later, that incident happened. The experimental equipment malfunctioned, and an explosion occurred in the laboratory. Your Uncle Zifeng... died in the experiment. Devastated, Teacher also left the university and established Senma Pharmaceutical."

"After Teacher left, I also completed my studies, and we lost contact. By the way, Teacher's Senma Pharmaceutical is also developing an anti-cancer drug. It seems to have completed clinical trials and will be launched after the New Year."

It seemed to him that the relationship between his aunt and Ma Bo was more than just a business rivalry.

"That's all. What more could there be? Stop asking. Anyway, right after New Year's, Jiayi's biological coding technology will be launched. Then, my treatment will fundamentally solve cancer, and his drug won't stand a chance against mine."

"Alright then! But... that woman with him... I felt there was something off about her."

"What was off about her?"

"She's a Star Martial Warrior! While it's not strange for a businessman to have Star Martial Warriors as bodyguards, this woman... I just feel she has a very strong aura. She doesn't seem like one of those Star Martial Warriors who grew tired of fighting and chose to return to city life."

"You're just a student. Why are you so suspicious? Instead of worrying about things that don't concern you, you should be thinking about your college entrance exam in a few months."

"Your mother was admitted to the Imperial Capital Star Martial Academy. My standards for you aren't that high. I don't expect you to get into Imperial Capital Star Martial Academy, but you should at least get into one of the top four Star Martial Academies."

"That's 'not asking for much'?" Wang Lan cried out, his eyes wide. "The top four Star Martial Academies are ranked equally. What's the difference?"

"There are differences. They differ in location, teaching methods, and style. With so many variations, there's bound to be one that suits you."