The next morning, after finishing a round of Tai Chi, Zhang Hongmei pulled Wang Xinyi into her room. "Aunt Wang, this is underwear. Can you sew it up?"

"Underwear, I know, it's very common abroad. Would you like to wear it?"

"No, I just want to open an underwear factory. You can make them for me in the morning, and I'll use them in the afternoon."

"Okay, no problem. Make sure it's done when you come back for lunch. Also, what would you like to eat for lunch?"

"I don't know, just don't make it too smelly. I have something to do this afternoon."

"Okay, I got it. Go wash up and eat, then you should go to school. I've taken all of these."

It wasn't until Zhang Hongmei entered the school that I felt a long-lost feeling.

Hao Dan was pushing her bicycle ahead when she suddenly turned around and saw Zhang Hongmei standing there. She turned around and called out, "Vice Chairman, no, Chairman, you've finally come to school."

Zhang Hongmei smiled and walked over to Hao Dan. "Yes, I'm here to study, but I'll be going abroad soon."

"Are you leaving already, Chairman? Let me tell you, our study newspaper is a huge success. It's already selling 50,000 copies a week."

"Hehe, that's great. Keep up the good work and try to publish a book when you have time. Actually, you can wait until the end of the year and categorize each issue of the learning newspaper by subject. You can print it into a book, or you can find someone to compile it according to the knowledge order of the textbook."

Is this okay?

"Of course you can. Newspapers are limited by time and region, but publishing a book is different. But it's best to find out if the textbook needs to be revised. Our workbooks should follow the textbook."

"Yes, I understand."

"Hao Dan, do you know where I can find Senior Yu?"

"I'm not sure, but I can ask around. One of her neighbors is in our class."

"That's great, I'll come find you for your address after the first period."

"No problem, Chairman. Is there something you need from Senior Yu?"

“Hmm,” Zhang Hongmei whispered in Hao Dan’s ear, “I have a design for women’s underwear and I want to open an underwear factory. I would like to ask Senior Sister Yu to host it.”

"Really? Chairman, can I give it a try too?"

"Hehe, I haven't considered that yet. If we're going to take on shares, I'll definitely include you."

"Great! I'll go ask for Senior Yu's address right away."

The two parted ways, and Zhang Hongmei went back to her classroom. Luckily, she didn't go to the wrong classroom. She was now a sophomore, and the classroom had been moved to the second floor.

When Zhang Hongmei entered the classroom, all the students were stunned. Then Wei Huaqiang came over to greet her, saying, "Class monitor, you've finally come to school."

"Hehe, of course, I'm a student in this class too."

Then everyone realized what was happening and greeted Zhang Hongmei.

Zhang Hongmei had just sat down and exchanged a single sentence with Lu Yue when Hao Dan came over.

Zhang Hongmei went to the door and saw the girl covered in sweat and panting heavily.

"Chairman, this is Senior Yu's home address. She hasn't settled on a job yet, so she's home right now. My classmate said you can go see her anytime."

"Thank you for your hard work, Hao Dan."

"Chairman, you're too kind. Chairman, when are you going?"

"I'll go over this afternoon. I came to school today mainly to say goodbye to everyone. Also, please inform the student council members that there will be a meeting after lunch."

"Okay, I'll go right now. Chairman, can I go with you to find Senior Yu?"

"Can you take some time off? If so, I'll take you with me."

"Sure, absolutely! Shall we leave right after the meeting at noon?"

"Yes. I don't have class during the second period in the morning, I have to go to the principal's office, and after the meeting I go home to get the samples, then I go to see Senior Yu."

"Okay, I'll go ask for leave." With that, he ran off like a gust of wind.

The first class today was Kong Mingde's. Seeing Zhang Hongmei in the classroom, I smiled. "Our class monitor is back?"

Zhang Hongmei smiled faintly, unsure how to respond.

"Let's use a few minutes of class time to ask our class monitor, who is about to go abroad, to say a few words."

Whether people truly wanted to or not, they were at least outwardly enthusiastic, and a round of applause followed.

Zhang Hongmei walked to the podium and bowed to the students.

"Thank you all for your understanding this past year. I'm about to go abroad to study, carrying my ideals and my longing for my country and people. I want to do my best, learn everything I can, and contribute my small abilities to my motherland."

Applause erupted again.

"As you all know, there are many advanced technologies abroad. Since we have gone to learn them, shouldn't you all work even harder and strive to contribute to the country as soon as possible?"

You are the pillars of the nation, so please show your true abilities.

We're studying economics, so this is of utmost importance. Let's all work together to achieve this.

Perhaps decades from now, we'll be fortunate enough to gather together again, and that will be our victory celebration.

Okay, thank you everyone.

After Zhang Hongmei finished speaking and bowed, she was about to leave the stage, but Kong Mingde stopped her.

"Class monitor, please wait a moment. Since you are going abroad to study, I would like to offer my best wishes on behalf of all the students in Class 1, Year 2 of the Economics Department."

We wish our top female student, our class monitor, all the best in her studies abroad, so she can learn even more skills and lead us to create a brilliant future. Just like our class monitor said, decades from now, when we can all get together again, we'll throw a celebration banquet for everyone. Let the world see the brilliance of our nation's outstanding sons and daughters.”

Another round of enthusiastic applause followed. Zhang Hongmei bowed again, saying, "Thank you, Professor, and thank you all for your blessings."

Professor Kong then began the lesson, and Zhang Hongmei finally breathed a sigh of relief, though she was actually a little nervous.

After class, Liang Yongmin approached Zhang Hongmei and asked, "Class monitor, have you decided on the departure date?"

"It should be the 8th. Is there something you need?"

"No, I just thought I'd have time to drop you off."

"I can't be sure right now, so just focus on your studies. I might not be able to come back after you graduate. You know my home address, so you can write to me if you need anything."

"Yes, I also hope to be able to work under the class monitor in the future."

"Okay, I'll definitely look for you when I get the chance. Once you graduate and your address is fixed, remember to write to me, and I'll come back to find you."

"must."

"Class monitor, me too." Lu Yue turned around and joined the chat.

“Me too,” Wei Huaqiang added.

"Alright, Wei Huaqiang, after you graduate, you can give my address to any classmates who want to contact me. Everyone can write to me, and I will reply to everyone when I get back."

Class is about to start, and I have something to do, so I won't be attending the second period.