"Where did it go wrong? Weiwei, it's really just a small matter. I remember you said last time that we'd settle any scores together. How could I dare to hide anything from you? But it's really too small, insignificant, so I didn't mention it."

Lin Wei didn't believe her. "Then tell me in detail what exactly happened."

It was actually Shen Qingji. Back in Gangcheng, Shen Jize had practically buried him in the mud.

Knowing that Old Master Shen would help him, Shen Jize also set a trap for Old Master Shen.

But they have a solid foundation, and it's not something that a hothead like Shen Jize can easily solve.

Sure enough, she had barely caught her breath when she started picking on Shen Jize.

“This happened during the summer vacation. Didn’t I go back to Gangcheng during the summer vacation? According to the information you gave me before, I dug another pit for them. I certainly can’t kill them, but I can still suffocate them in the water for a while. This matter is a bit complicated.”

"Then how can we get rid of them directly? We can't just keep targeting you like this."

"Weiwei, please don't ask. I don't want you to get involved, otherwise you'll have a hard time getting out of this."

Although Lin Wei is now in a difficult position, the difference between knowing and not knowing is still significant.

Lin Wei herself didn't really want to pry into other people's private lives, so since Shen Jize didn't bring it up, she didn't ask.

I just feel a little uneasy.

"Is the mall almost finished?" Lin Wei sighed and changed the subject.

"Yes, it's just some finishing touches. We're already looking to attract tenants. The office building is still a little short, and the hotel is already in the renovation stage."

If we calculate the construction period carefully, the shopping mall will definitely be in operation when the students graduate, and the office building and hotel will probably be open to the public as well.

"Reserve an office for me. I plan to register a construction company, and I'll need an office space eventually."

Shen Jize laughed and said, "I've saved it for you. I was afraid you wouldn't want it."

"No, that location is good. It sounds more upscale to have a company there. If possible, could you give me the exact address in advance? I'll register the company right now."

At this point, Shen Jize asked curiously, "Weiwei, we're going to be seniors this year, and graduation is just around the corner. Are you planning to work at your own company after graduation since you've registered it? I remember the professor asked you about job placement before."

Nowadays, college graduates are basically not guaranteed job placement; they have to find jobs on their own.

However, some outstanding students are exceptions, such as Lin Wei, who was able to make such a design in her freshman year. Naturally, she is a talent that various companies are vying for, and it is understandable that they come to the school to reserve her early.

But—

"I seemed outstanding back then, and they happened to be hiring. They were willing to let me work there. But that was during my freshman year. Now I'm a senior, and my situation and the company's situation are two different things. I need to secure my career first so I won't be unemployed after graduation. If a company wants me, I'll explain my situation. If they're willing to let me go, I'll go; if not, then so be it. In short, it's always good to have a backup plan."

"Besides, I'm going to graduate school, which will take another three years. Who knows what might happen? Instead of worrying about future jobs, I should focus on making money right now. Money, oh, money!"

Lin Wei, who loved money more than anything, threw herself into her work even more.

The construction company was registered in less than half a month.

Because the office building wasn't up yet, Lin Wei kept it a secret from everyone.

In November, Uncle Liu finished all his work and then led the group of familiar uncles and aunts to lay the foundation for the hotel.

"We'll lay the foundation first. This period before the new year should be enough to lay the foundation. We can start construction after the new year starts. Your hotel looks small, but I estimate it will take a whole year to build, and it might even take another year. Including the renovation, it won't be until the second half of next year at the earliest."

"Then let's start operating in the second half of next year, around the end of the year. Let's set the date first, and make sure it doesn't exceed the construction period. Even though our project is small, we should still have a ribbon-cutting ceremony, everything has to be a good omen, right?"

For Lin Wei's sake, Lin Xiaomeng specially consulted the Chinese almanac and finally determined that three days later would be an auspicious day, so she chose that day for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Lin Wei dressed up specially, thinking that not many people would come, but to her surprise, all her familiar neighbors and roommates came.

"Weiwei, congratulations!" Zhang Min presented her generous gift, a rather substantial gold necklace. "Gold represents money. I wish you success in your career and great wealth."

"Oh dear, Aunt Zhang, gold isn't cheap. Why are you buying it for me?"

Zhang Min disagreed, saying, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to earn so much money. After registering my designer brand, although the store hasn't grown much yet, I've already developed a group of loyal customers. This is just a drop in the ocean. Please accept this."

Lin Wei looked at Lin Xiaomeng with some helplessness.

Lin Xiaomeng nodded before she accepted it.

"Thank you, Aunt Zhang. Thank you, Uncle Zhang."

The red envelopes given by Aunt Liu and Aunt Gao were quite substantial, but because they contained money, Lin Wei didn't open them in front of them, but expressed her gratitude on the spot.

The gifts from the elders were quite generous, which made the roommates feel embarrassed.

"Weiwei, this is a small model that we made. It's a craft that expresses our feelings."

Upon opening the box, one finds a glittering money tree made of wooden strips, but surrounding it is a transparent lucky cat.

“We’ve connected the wires, so it can be powered on. Once powered on, it can display a specific color. When the hotel opens, we can place it at the entrance, and we’ll surely bring in wealth.”

"My goodness, my image as someone who loves money is so deeply ingrained in people's minds, all the gifts you've given me are..." Lin Wei paused for a moment before continuing, "...things that I just can't refuse, things I absolutely adore."

Everyone laughed, and after offering incense, they shared the pig's head meat they had ordered earlier and then dispersed.

With graduation fast approaching, Lin Wei couldn't spare any time for anything else. Aside from staying at the hotel, she spent all her time studying for the postgraduate entrance exam.

Finally, as I was about to graduate the following year, I received a notice to pursue a master's degree.

Zhang Yanyan became her classmate again.

"Lin, I'll be troubling you for the next three years, but could you please help me move my luggage while you and Shen are moving yours?"

The graduate student dormitory is in another building, and it is a two-person room. Since Zhang Yanyan and she were admitted together, they only needed to submit an application and were assigned to the same dormitory again.

But we haven't graduated yet, so it's still a long way off before we have to move dorms.

"No problem, we'll live together, how could I forget you?"