On the third floor, Shi Jing took some of her favorite foods from the buffet restaurant and returned to her seat.

As she ate, she kept an eye on Rong Yu, reminding him to eat more from time to time.

Rong Yu had no choice but to eat more food than he usually ate.

He was quite full, and when he saw Shi Jing trying to give him more food, Rong Yu quickly protected the plate, saying, "I can't eat anymore, really."

Seeing this, Shi Jing stopped insisting and quietly finished the food on her plate. She then said, "Let's go to my room and talk."

"..."

Rong Yu was speechless for a moment, but he couldn't help feeling a little warm inside when faced with Shi Jing's sudden assertiveness.

Upon arriving at Shi Jing's room, Shi Jing pulled out two chairs.

"Sit down." Shi Jing sat down as well. "Tell me what happened."

Ever since Shi Jing learned that Rong Yu had fainted, he had been puzzled. Now that the time was right, he was sure he would ask her about it.

Rong Yu rubbed his temples helplessly: "Xiao Jing, this time it really was just an accident."

"Huh?" Shi Jing didn't believe him. "The doctor said you're a bit overworked. Do you have any other part-time jobs besides tutoring?"

"..." Rong Yu hesitated for a moment.

Shi Jing immediately realized that something was definitely going on.

"Brother Yu, do you even consider me a friend?"

Rong Yu was taken aback, then said helplessly, "Xiao Jing, don't say things out of anger. Of course you're my friend."

Shi Jing was a little angry: "If that's the case, why keep your difficulties to yourself? Maybe I can help you. It's good to have more people thinking of solutions."

However, for Rong Yu, firstly, he did not think that Shi Jing could help him, and secondly, he was already used to solving problems on his own.

He just didn't want to upset Shi Jing. He was always wary of people, and Shi Jing was a rare friend he had a good relationship with.

After thinking it over carefully, he said, "Brother Meng has arranged some work..."

Shi Jing frowned deeply. Why was it this person again?

"Didn't your company want to sideline you? Why are they still making you participate in events all the time?"

Rong Yu smiled and said, "These are just small events, nothing special." If there were any events with good results, his chance to show his face would be immediately cut off.

Rong Yu could probably understand Meng Ge's thoughts; he just didn't want to give him resources but also didn't want him to be idle. Occasionally, when he thought of him, he would bother him a little.

Shi Jing immediately sensed something was wrong: "You mean he does this all the time?"

"Why are you so perceptive?" Rong Yu chuckled. "Don't worry, I'm really fine. University studies are more flexible, I can handle it."

Shi Jing, however, thought differently: "What exactly is going on with your company? Who have you offended?"

Rong Yu didn't want to talk about it anymore and changed the subject, saying, "It's okay, I'm not that interested in the entertainment industry either."

Seeing that the other party was clearly avoiding the topic, Shi Jing immediately had some bad suspicions. The entertainment industry is a mixed bag, and Rong Yu is so good-looking, could it be...?

No, no, no, Shi Jing quickly interrupted her imagination. Since Rong Yu had fallen to such a state of being sidelined, even if the other party had ideas, Rong Yu would definitely not cooperate.

"You really don't want to stay in the entertainment industry anymore?" Shi Jing asked. "Then can we terminate the contract?"

Remembering what someone had said about Rong Yu's contract still having a long way to go, Shi Jing felt it was better to terminate the contract. Otherwise, with his agent constantly causing trouble, it wouldn't be easy for Rong Yu to find a stable job.

"How much will the termination fee be?" Shi Jing then asked.

This should be the biggest challenge in terminating the contract, but Shi Jing thought about the more than 20 million in his private account and asked with great confidence.

Rong Yu shook his head and said, "It's not that simple. The termination fee is only one aspect. The main problem is that the contract my parents helped me sign had many unfair terms. If we really want to terminate the contract, going to court would probably take a long time."

"This kind of thing can be handled by a lawyer..."

"Xiao Jing," Rong Yu stopped her, "I know you want to help me, but I've already figured out how to resolve this."

As if afraid that Shi Jing wouldn't believe him, Rong Yu explained, "I've looked into the current laws. The country provides a lot of support for scientific research. If I can get into a national research institute or become a civil servant, I can terminate the contract unconditionally."

Shi Jing was taken aback; she really didn't know such a law existed.

If that's the case, it's indeed a good method.

"Even if you want to terminate your contract this way, your agent won't let you off so easily."

"It's okay. At most, I'll just do some minor things like this. It won't affect my studies," Rong Yu explained.

Shi Jing was exasperated: "This isn't just about academics. If you keep pushing yourself like this, can your body handle it? Besides, are you sure it's not easy to get into a national research institute?"

Shi Jing was unsure of Rong Yu's source of confidence, but he seemed to have a plan in mind.

Seemingly sensing Shi Jing's suspicion, Rong Yu added, "When I signed the contract, I insisted on adding a clause that it couldn't interfere with my studies. So they could only do some minor things during my vacations. My agent has several people working for him, so they don't have time to keep an eye on me all the time. As for applying to research institutes, I already have a professor who likes me. If all goes well, I can go for an internship in my senior year. Don't worry, I know my own grades, so it shouldn't be a problem. Besides, even if it doesn't go so smoothly, by the time I finish my undergraduate and graduate studies, my contract will be almost up."

From Rong Yu's words, Shi Jing understood that the other party hadn't just said it casually, but had truly thought it through carefully. Undergraduate and graduate studies would take at least six or seven years, by which time Rong Yu's artist contract would have expired. As long as his company didn't ruin his studies, whether or not he had the contract wasn't really that important.

"Alright then." Shi Jing no longer mentioned terminating his contract.

Instead of thinking about that, we should think about how to help him focus on his studies so that he can successfully get into graduate school in the future.

Although Shi Jing wasn't very clear about the relevant legal provisions, it wouldn't be bad if Rong Yu could really go down this path in the future. The environment in research institutions is relatively simple, and if things go well, it can also benefit the country.

Seeing that Shi Jing's attitude had softened, Rong Yu breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want Shi Jing to keep worrying about his affairs.

"Alright, let's not talk about me anymore. Let's talk about you. I haven't congratulated you yet. You did well on the exam."

Rong Yu's congratulations were sincere. Perhaps because he had always been engrossed in his studies, he had a deep affection for Shi Jing, who also pursued academic excellence. His own family was not harmonious, and Shi Jing was like a younger sister to him.

When talking about his middle school entrance exam results, Shi Jing was quite proud and accepted the praise without any embarrassment.

"That's right. But I also want to thank you for finding those study materials for me; they were a great help."

At this point, Jing couldn't help but have a sudden thought. She had received a lot of support from Rong Yu over the past six months, and it could be said that Rong Yu had played a crucial role in her excellent results. She had never repaid him yet. Why not think of a way to sponsor his studies? That way, he wouldn't have to work as a tutor everywhere to pay for his tuition and living expenses, saving himself from malnutrition.