Chapter 40

Student Jiang is now fully focused on studying and doesn't realize anything is wrong. He opens his book and starts doing exercises.

"Deadline is the primary productive force" is indeed a true saying. Since he has an exam tomorrow, Jiang Nuo was so focused on doing exercises today that he didn't pay any attention to his surroundings.

He didn't notice his classmate Gu next to him, his eyes never leaving his face. He didn't notice that there were two girls at the door chattering and looking at him through the glass, and he didn't notice that there was a male classmate in the study room who kept looking at him.

Jiang Nuo went through the entire book from beginning to end, and calculated in his head that he should be able to get a decent score on the basics. As for the more advanced supplementary questions, he didn't need to force himself, after all, his goal was just to pass.

Mr. Jiang had lived two lives and knew the principle that "a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind." If he scored exceptionally well in the exams, potentially earning a scholarship, he would undoubtedly be envied. Furthermore, he frequently skipped classes, and if it became a big deal, it would undoubtedly be used as a major issue. He simply didn't want to bother with the issue.

"Call it a day." Jiang Nuo finished the last question and stretched out lazily. "It's already twelve o'clock! No wonder I'm hungry. Do you want to eat?"

Gu Jiangkuo stood up and said, "Let's go and eat."

All classrooms at Yanlin University are open to students during the day. The class schedule is posted at the door, and as long as there are no classes, they can be used as study rooms. Coincidentally, this classroom is only used for the first or second classes in the morning and the third or fourth classes in the afternoon, so there is no need to pack your schoolbags for the time being, and your books can still be placed on the table to reserve space.

The atmosphere on campus is very different from that outside. It seems that everywhere is filled with youthful vigor and the sweetness of love is brewing everywhere. Girls carrying schoolbags and holding pancakes are in groups, young couples holding hands can be seen everywhere, and boys running to the basketball court to grab a spot are sweating.

Gu Jiangkuo suddenly asked, "Want some ice cream?"

Jiang Nuo was pulled back to his senses and agreed: "Okay."

Then the two of them picked out two Cornettos from the freezer in front of the newsstand. This was the year when there were no outrageous internet-famous ice creams that cost dozens of yuan. Cornetto and Magnum were both high-end brands. The afternoon sun was still very warm, and one ice cream was just enough for them to slowly lick until they reached the cafeteria.

It was as if returning to campus, Mr. Jiang's symptoms of "allergy to cheap food" would be immediately alleviated. Like all ordinary college students, the two of them ordered free soup and side dishes for a few dollars. After eating, they took their plates and lined up to put them back on the leftover food recycling table, and slowly walked out of the cafeteria.

It seems that although time is tight, time is long, and we can slowly waste our time without worrying about the uncertain future.

After a while, Jiang Nuo fell in love with the campus life and couldn't help but sigh: "It would be great if I could just not think about anything and go to school here without any worries."

Unfortunately, the company has such a large number of things waiting for him to deal with, and countless employees' families are relying on Jiang's salary to support them. Apart from his bedridden old father, the Jiang family also has his younger brother who is still ignorant. Jiang Nuo has nowhere to escape and can only shoulder this burden. He has no other choice.

Gu Jiangkuo seemed to want to comfort him, but he also knew that there was no way Young Master Jiang would actually go to school here. After holding it in for a long time, he could only say, "If you feel tired, you can lean on my shoulder."

Jiang Nuo: “No.”

Gu Jiangkuo suddenly felt a little regretful, "I'm not mocking your weakness. Even the strongest people get tired sometimes..."

"No," Jiang Nuo interrupted him, "Your shoulders are a bit high, it's not comfortable to lean on them."

Then Young Master Jiang knocked his head against his chest.

Gu Jiangkuo: “!!”

The way Jiang Nuo rested her head on his chest had nothing to do with ambiguity. It was more like she was simply using him as a wall to vent her emotions. However, the wall's heartbeat was pounding, and the temperature of the entire wall continued to rise.

So... so cute.

Gu Jiangkuo looked down at Jiang Nuo and hesitantly stretched out his hand, wanting to touch his furry head again.

"..." Just as Gu Jiangkuo was hesitating, Young Master Jiang had already left his arms.

"Let's go, let's go back and review!" Jiang Nuo seemed to have been recharged by the brief leaning action just now, and he was fully revived. "I've found the feeling. I will definitely pass the test tomorrow!"

"Yeah, okay." Gu Jiangkuo responded.

When the two returned to the study room, they found two more bottles of Coke on the table.

Jiang Nuo: “?”

Jiang Nuo: "Who put it in the wrong place?"

Gu Jiangkuo, however, was sharp-eyed. He pulled out a piece of paper from under a bottle of Coke. On it was neatly written: "Classmate, I've been paying attention to you all morning. You study very hard. Can I add you as my friend? We can study together in the future. ^_^ My phone number is 158xxx."

Jiang Nuo: “………………” So it’s a love letter, but who is it written to?

Gu gritted his teeth and asked, "Want to add him?"

Of course not, Jiang Nuo shook his head.

Gu Jiangkuo's expression immediately softened. "You shouldn't have taken the Coke. Give it back."

Jiang Nuo: "I shouldn't have accepted it, but where should I return it? Should I call this number?" I always feel that this is not a good idea.

Gu Jiangkuo picked up two bottles of Coke with his big hand, walked around the desks, and went straight to the back row. He put both bottles of Coke on an empty table and came back with big strides.

"?" Jiang Nuo asked curiously, "How do you know who it belongs to?"

Gu Jiangkuo thought to himself: That boy has been staring at you for the entire morning, his eyes almost popping out of his head. Of course I know which idiot gave you these two bottles of crappy Coke.

But he still spoke politely to his young master: "My guess should be correct. By the way, how far have you reviewed?"

Jiang Nuo: “!”

Oh right, I still need to review! Who cares who sent me the Coke? I have an exam tomorrow!

He continued to bury his head in solving questions, and the more he did, the better he felt. Jiang Nuo actually had a good foundation. He had received one-on-one tutoring from a famous teacher since he was young, and had also participated in various competition summer camps. This was partly due to his intelligence, and partly due to Lao Jiang spending money. His knowledge before high school was quite solid, and his scientific thinking was actually consistent. After two or three days of review and Gu's dedicated tutoring, he remembered most of the university knowledge from his previous life.

This is how it is with doing exercises. The better you get at it, the more addicted you become.

Student Jiang quickly fell into the ocean of knowledge again and did not notice that a boy in a white T-shirt and jeans looked at him as soon as he came back. The boy looked at Jiang Nuo who was writing furiously, then looked at the two extra bottles of Coke on his seat and the books wet by the steam from the Coke. He couldn't help but frowned, and a look of annoyance appeared on his face. He pursed his lips and walked towards Jiang Nuo, but met Gu Jiangkuo's gaze.

Mr. Gu was tall and strong, with broad shoulders, a size larger than the pretty boy next to him. There was a blood scab on his forehead that extended to his brow bone, which made him look murderous. When he met his eyes, he leaned back slightly, and his strong and powerful hands rhythmically tapped the table with his fingers in turn, and his calm eyes were full of ferocity.

The boy paused, trying to take the eye contact, but he lacked the aura to defeat her. He swallowed his anger and turned back, no longer studying, and packed his bag and left.

After leaving the house, the boy still felt unhappy and sent a WeChat message to the dormitory group to complain: "Why is Gu Jiangkuo from Finance Class 5 so pretentious?"

The boy was Li Fangzhou from Accounting Class 2. Accounting and Finance sometimes took public courses together, such as super large courses like College Students' Health Education. Li Fangzhou knew the influential figure Gu Jiangkuo, but unfortunately Gu Jiangkuo had no impression of him.

The friends in the group responded immediately:

"Captain Gu? What's wrong?"

"Could it be that the girl you like confessed her feelings to him? Don't worry, he's not interested in women, oh yeah, and he's not interested in men either."

Li Fangzhou, a closeted man: ...

It's not that she's not interested in men, but with such a high-quality target, she probably doesn't care about others. But Li Fangzhou is sure that the two of them are definitely not together yet, it's just that Gu Jiangkuo has a one-sided crush on her. Otherwise, why would they be so well-behaved, studying all morning without even holding hands?

While talking, the group had already changed the topic:

"Linear algebra is so hard, and I have a test tomorrow. Kill me."

"Conan jpg. Print this picture and hang it on your door. It will be hard to fail the exam."

"The reservation is last."

"The reservation is last."

"Don't fight over the last place, it's already been reserved. I'm serious."

"Who? Curious."

"There's a mysterious person in Class 5. He hasn't shown up since the start of the school year. He's definitely the last one. Oh, and Class Monitor Gu helps him answer the questions every day. Isn't that amazing?"

Li Fangzhou couldn't help but speak up: "Gu Jiangkuo isn't making money from this, is he? There are such people in part-time job groups, helping people answer questions in class, and even taking exams for them. They can earn several thousand per course."

"? That shouldn't be the case. Squad Leader Gu seems to be from a well-off family. He wears designer clothes. That pair of shoes cost seven or eight thousand."

Li Fangzhou: "It must be an A-grade product. If he could really afford it, why would he pair it with a cheap T-shirt? How come he doesn't even have a decent schoolbag? His stuff is either cheap or brand-name, and you can tell it's a high imitation without even thinking. Just wait and see, maybe he'll even take the exam for someone else. If that mysterious person in Class 5 passes, it must be his work." Every report is accurate.

"...I'm curious about what the grudge is between Old Li and Squad Leader Gu?"

Li Fangzhou: "Nothing, I just can't stand his pretense."

“…”

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After a day of fulfilling study, "the mysterious Jiang from Class 5" was already 80% sure of passing the exam. On the way back to the dormitory, he was muttering to himself, reciting various theorems like chanting scriptures.

The phone suddenly rang at this moment. Jiang Nuo's eyebrows jumped and he muttered, "Didn't I tell them not to disturb me today..."

However, that was not official business, but a family matter.

The incoming call clearly showed 'Lao Meiqin'.

To be honest, if it were someone else, Jiang Nuo would definitely not answer the call, but Mr. Jiang was really interested in his stepmother's affairs.

"Hello, Ms. Law."

"..." There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment. "Jiang Nuo, I don't mind you calling me by my name, but you have to give my son back to me!"

"Jiang Su? You mean about him running away from home?" Jiang Nuo laughed. "I was thinking of looking for you. Your son lives with me and refuses to come home. Please take him back when you have time. I have to work and take care of him at the same time. I'm really too busy. Do you know how much trouble you've caused me?"

Lao Meiqin: “…………”

Lao Meiqin: "I can't beat you in a bickering match! I went to the company to look for you but you weren't there. Are you avoiding me?"

Jiang Nuo: "What's the matter? Tell me on the phone."

Lao Meiqin: "I want to sell my shares to you."

Jiang Nuo raised his eyebrows. This was completely different from what he had thought. Based on the developments in his previous life, it should be Lao Meicen who deceived Jiang Su, and the mother and son worked together to illegally resell the shares. The incident caused a big uproar, causing Jiang's stock to plummet and almost causing Jiang Nuo to lose control.

At that time, he spent a huge amount of money, even mortgaged his house to the bank, and joined other shareholders to repurchase a large number of shares, and only then was he able to barely stabilize the situation. However, this operation also laid a huge hidden danger and foreshadowing for his later frame-up by Ding Pingzhou and bankruptcy.

What was going on now? Why did Lao Meiqin directly ask to sell her shares to herself?

There is only one explanation: Jiang Su did not cooperate with her in this life.

Thinking of this possibility, Jiang Nuo felt a little relieved: "Why? Isn't it good to hold the shares in my hands?"

"Don't worry about that. I'm going to sell it to you at market price," Lao Meiqin said. "Don't say no. You made me sign the equity transfer agreement that said 'it can only be sold to direct descendants of the Jiang family' in black and white. I'm selling it to you now. If you don't buy it, I'll expose you in the media! You can't leave us, an orphan and a widow, starving!"

The discount on 12% of the shares is an astronomical figure. Jiang Nuo cannot come up with so much cash at the moment, nor does he want to take it.

"Orphans and widows?" Jiang Nuo sneered, "My father is still alive. Besides, don't keep saying the shares are yours. They're not 'yours', they belong to my brother alone."

"What belongs to my son is mine! What's the difference? Don't think that you can do whatever you want just because you are the chairman! I am his guardian." Lao Meicen became emotional and her voice was harsh.

Jiang Nuo couldn't help but move the phone farther away from his ear, but he still couldn't help shivering - the weather had changed after nightfall, and now it was at least seven or eight degrees lower than during the day.

Jiang Nuo regretted not checking the weather forecast and not putting on more clothes. He was also a little worried about how he would sleep tonight. The dormitory he chose was on the edge of the room. Although it was quiet, it was not warm. The quilts he had moved in were all summer quilts. How would he get through the night?

While I was distracted, I felt a thin coat falling on my body and couldn't help but look at the person next to me.

Gu Jiangkuo tightened his clothes for him again and whispered, "We'll be at the dormitory soon, hold on a little longer."

Gu Jiangkuo's coat carried his body heat, and Jiang Nuo instantly felt warm. He spoke with confidence, "I promised Dad that I would support Jiang Su for life. I won't touch his shares, and he can get dividends for life."

"As for the guardian, who says it can only be you? Can't his adult brother be his guardian?"