Chapter 168 Winter Vacation

Jinran is very busy every day. She has to attend her major classes, deliver food to Gu Daji, and during her breaks, she receives instruction from Grandma Wang, extra classes from Professor Wang, and the unreasonable Professor Gu, as well as occasional exams.

I'm incredibly busy. Every time I cook, it's done online, and I make a huge potful with everything imaginable, enough for everyone.

Professor Gu and Professor Wang secretly slipped Jinran some of their savings, saying they didn't want her to spend all her money on things. They would share the burden together.

Jinran really wanted to show those two old men how wealthy she was. It was far more than just a few crumpled coins.

Grandma Gu and Gu's mother were persuaded by Jinran to stop sending gifts, but they started giving Jinran pocket money like crazy.

She even went so far as to say that she had brought so much delicious food home, which must have cost a lot of money, and since she hadn't earned any money yet, how much could she possibly have?

Jinran really couldn't contain her desire to show off her wealth.

Time flies, and winter vacation is just around the corner.

Jinran has been taking small, infrequently used items from her dorm room home whenever she has time, thinking that if she goes on vacation, she can just pack up her bedding and be done with it.

That day, Jinran had just returned to her dormitory, tidied up, and was about to read a book before going to bed.

Then, a few people from the dorm gathered around Jinran mysteriously and whispered, "You guys know what? Chen Feng's been acting strangely lately, right? It's because she's hooked up with some big shot from out of town. He says he owns some kind of factory. Someone from Chen Feng's hometown introduced them. And I heard that Chen Feng has already... you know, been married once, and doesn't care anymore. Plus, Chen Feng has skipped classes a lot. I heard the counselor talked to her, but it didn't have much effect. She's still doing whatever she wants. They might have to expel her."

Feng Lijuan said with a sneer, "I knew it. She was bound to fall into a man's hands sooner or later. She deserves it."

After everyone had shared their opinions, they looked at Jinran, hoping she would also say something.

Jinran said she wasn't good with words, but does everyone believe her?

Finally, Jinran straightened her posture and offered her insightful opinion: "Don't believe rumors, don't spread rumors."

Upon hearing this, the others stood there awkwardly. Jinran didn't care, climbed into bed, and continued her great mission of sleeping.

It's true that everyone has someone to talk about them behind their back. Although she loves gossip, she doesn't want to hear malicious slander or unfounded rumors.

Even if this person is extremely wicked, she is unwilling to get involved.

Gu Siyan finally finished his work, but looking at his girlfriend's daily routine gave him a headache.

"Your schedule must be packed too, you're even busier than me."

"It's all tears now," Jinran sobbed. "I don't know what I've done to deserve such high regard from the professors. I'm already learning traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, but then Grandma Wang's good friend took a liking to me and said she wanted to teach me framing. I don't want to, but I can't refuse. I just want to be a useless person, is that not even allowed?"

Gu Siyan said with a laugh, "It seems a bit difficult. You're so popular, I'm a little jealous."

Jinran glanced at him sideways, "Do you want this good fortune?"

Gu Siyan just smiled. He didn't want it; one person in the family was enough.

Jinran sneered: "A good-for-nothing, unambitious, and shameless scoundrel."

Gu Siyan shrugged, unable to help.

But thankfully, the holidays are coming soon, and she'll soon be free. The days of freedom are just around the corner; the future looks so promising!

But then came the bad news: professors from all subjects meticulously assigned daily homework, leaving no time to breathe.

Jinran felt that she was already a useless person, which could be considered as fulfilling her wish in another form.

Gu Siyan bought Jinran a sleeper ticket and said with great reluctance, "Can't you stay a few days longer? I just had some time to spend with you, and now you're leaving."

Jinran was eager to return home, so she gave her boyfriend a perfunctory reassurance, "Don't worry, I'll be back when school starts. If you miss me, just write to me, and I'll read and reply."

Gu Siyan said, "Thank you for taking the time to appease me."

The Gu family prepared a lot of things, and Grandma Gu even instructed, "These are all for your family. We've packed them all, so don't unpack them. Please take good care of them for us. See if your family can come to Beijing to visit when you start school next year. Just tell them that I can take them around then..."

Jinran smiled and nodded throughout, showing no impatience whatsoever, and kept saying "okay".