Global Dungeon: I Can See the Status Bar

Mende was completely dumbfounded at these words.

He just wanted to learn a simple way to seek attention, and Lu Wenwu went as far as thinking up a talent recruitment plan and economic development plan for him?

This... this... this is simply absurd!

If the prevalent ways of talent recruitment on Gods Continent are all about meticulous selection, then what Lu Wenwu proposed is akin to casting a wide net.

It played right into Mende’s hands!

Others fear making a loss, but he’s not afraid!

He never intended to use this huge sum to accomplish anything grand; he simply wanted to catch people’s eyes.

Even if the gold coins were a total loss, it would definitely attract a big wave of attention!

Others worry about their treasured knowledge being learned by others, but he doesn’t care.

Selling off one’s assets without pain is a classic trait of a rich kid; who’s afraid of squandering?

If the rich kid doesn’t start a business, it’s the biggest form of not squandering!

This matter is worth pursuing, absolutely!

”If you’re tempted, I suggest you immediately report to the principal, finalize the donation details, and implement it promptly. If you’re fast enough, for an investment of this level, the director might announce it publicly at the Divine Birthday Festival dinner.”

Lu Wenwu reminded him at the end.

”For the donation reason, make up something with high-minded intentions. You, as a prince from the Imperial Family, need no teaching for this kind of thing, right?”

”Of course, if you have too much money, you could use the model I mentioned to establish a few charity academies directly, which will bring you more fame and attention.”

”Or I can compile recipes from the dishes I teach the Arcane Servants, and you can circulate these recipes for free under the guise of improving people’s livelihoods. You can publicly claim to have spent countless gold coins to acquire them, but revealed them free for the people.”

”The people are simple; having benefited, they’ll surely remember our good.”

”No problem! I’ll immediately arrange for someone to handle it! As soon as your recipes are written, Brother Wu, I’ll make sure they’re freely distributed across the continent, ensuring your name is praised everywhere!”

Mende shouted enthusiastically, and with a loud thud, knelt on the spot, his eyes sparkling with fervent light.

His eyes were red, and tears seemed to faintly flow out.

”Brother Wu... no! Master Wu! Your imaginative ideas are unbelievably brilliant; they’re magnitudes greater than my own petty thoughts!”

”If Master Wu doesn’t mind, I’m willing to offer you the title of godfather! Don’t worry about my father and big brother, I’m confident I can persuade them!”

Lu Wenwu: ”...”

Somehow, this scene seemed familiar as if he’d seen it somewhere before.

He coughed twice, raised a hand, and used a Wind Element to lift Mende up, shaking his head as he said:

”Let’s forget about that; just call me Brother Wu. If you truly want to thank me, why not send me a copy of your family’s collection of books to the school? Save me the trouble of traveling far.”

”Also, as you’re promoting the recipes, could you help scour for any rare books left among the public? I don’t have many hobbies, but reading myths, legends, and curious tales is one of the few.”

”Helping me find books that aren’t easily accessible is the greatest help you can offer me.”

Lu Wenwu was helping Mende earnestly but not without his own motives.

If there were no benefits, and without any connection, why would he bother helping him so much?

Doing good deeds also calls for a return.

On the other side, Mende felt a bit regretful about not being able to make Lu Wenwu his godfather.

Similarly, when he proposed recognizing ’Master Wu’ as a father, it wasn’t purely out of gratitude; he had some ulterior motives.

His true thought was—Brother Wu is so impressive at the school; if I became his godson, wouldn’t I also become instantly impressive?

This guy truly has some Talent.

In the realm of gaining attention, he managed to master it without any guidance!