Ryan stands up and takes out the USB drive from pocket.
And move towards the stage of the hall.
In previous life he used to work as a servant under the biggest businessman from Blue Planet.
He learnt from him when he retired from his business world and came back to the countryside to help poor kids.
I also accompany him on his journey and follow his steps in life to make sure to use his teachings in a good way.
The professor smiled and gave him a signal.
"Go ahead."
Ryan walked to the front of all the students on the stage and put the USB drive into the computer.
A few seconds later he completed his set-up then turned on the projector and the first slide appeared on the big white screen(projector.)
(On Screen)
[Business Conditions in Cloud City
Current Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Trends. ]
The lecture hall got very quiet and everyone
Some students looked at him with surprise.
"I think his face was familiar."
"Yeah, you are right."
"He was the one who entered the hall together with Sophia."
"No, you think I am like you always blind by beauty."
"Yeah, I remember now he was one who played a basketball match against Senior Ethan."
Professor Miller gave a cough to interpret their chatting and tell them with his sharp eyes to attention on the stage.
No one had expected a freshman to prepare a professional presentation.
'Good he has a sense of business and how to make a perfect and effective presentation.' the professor thought while smiling looking at him.
Even Sophia looked up from her laptop who was doing finishing touches on her presentation.
Her eyes rested on the projector screen with quiet curiosity.
Lyar also straightened slightly in her seat.
Ryan was standing next to the projector."Good morning, everyone."
"I will give you today a broad view of the business situation Cloud City is facing."
The professor nodded in approval.
Ryan clicked to the next slide.
Cloud City's EconomyA detailed chart appeared.
"Cloud City has experienced steady economic growth over the past five years."
"The main industries driving this growth are technology, logistics, real estate, tourism, and advanced manufacturing."
"However..."
He changed the slide.
"The city also faces several challenges."
Graphs illustrating rising operational costs appeared.
"Land prices continue to increase and it causes problems for common people to buy houses or land."
"Small businesses are finding it difficult to compete with national corporations."
"Meanwhile, consumer demand is shifting toward online services and digital platforms."
Several students quickly began taking notes.
Ryan moved to another slide.
Emerging Business Opportunities
"The next decade belongs to businesses that adapt quickly."
He pointed toward the screen.
"E-commerce."
"Artificial intelligence."
"Renewable energy."
"Smart logistics."
"Healthcare technology."
"Companies investing early in these sectors will likely gain a significant competitive advantage."
The classroom remained completely silent.
Even students from wealthy business families listened attentively.
Another slide appeared.
Challenges for Young Entrepreneurs
Ryan looked toward his classmates.
"Many students believe the biggest obstacle to starting a business is money."
He smiled.
"I disagree."
Several students looked surprised.
"The greatest challenge is identifying a real problem that people are willing to pay to solve."
"If your product solves an important problem..."
"Investors will eventually find you."
"But if your business solves nothing…"
"No amount of funding will save it."
The professor's eyes lit up.
That wasn't the kind of answer normally heard from first-year students.
Ryan clicked to the final slide.
Conclusion
"As future business professionals..."
"We shouldn't only study successful companies."
"We should study changing markets."
"Opportunities don't wait for graduates."
"They belong to those who notice change before everyone else."
He looked around the classroom.
"Thank you."
The presentation ended.
For a brief moment...
Silence filled the room.
Then—
Clap.
The professor applauded first.
Soon the entire classroom joined in.
Even students who rarely paid attention found themselves impressed.
Lyar looked thoughtfully at Ryan.
"His analysis isn't just academic..."
"He's thinking like someone who's already worked in business."
Sophia quietly closed her laptop.
For the first time since entering Westbridge...
She looked at Ryan not simply as an interesting classmate...
But as someone whose vision extended far beyond the classroom.
The professor walked to the front with an approving smile.
"Excellent work, Mr. Carter."
"Your presentation connected classroom knowledge with real-world business conditions."
He looked at the rest of the class.
"This..."
"...is exactly the kind of thinking I expect from future business leaders."
Ryan smiled modestly before returning to his seat.
As he sat down...
He noticed several classmates stealing curious glances in his direction.
Without realizing it…
His reputation at Westbridge had taken another quiet step forward.
Professor Miller came on stage and Ryan went to his seat.
Professor smiled and told everyone that
"As business students, understanding what's happening outside the classroom is just as important as understanding theories."
"Because theories only help while you are inside the University but when you graduate from University then you will in the real world be different. So, while you have time to learn from outside."
"That's all for today's lecture. Let's meet tomorrow. Ah submit all assignments on the University website on my ID."
After that Professor gone outside of the hall.
Sophia was looking at Ryan suddenly smiled appear on her lips.
'He worthy of making friend.' she thaught.
Ryan was sending his assignments to Professor.
Lyar was looking outside where Jack and Lucas was wearing sports uniform and running around the track field.
In the track field.
After running both of them come under the tree for rest.
Jack was panting and taking breathing heavily.
Lucas was fine and just little bit tired.
Jack lying on ground under the tree.
Place was filled with cool grass and soft wind.