"Later, he finally completed his doctoral degree in three years and became his teacher's proudest student."

Hu Lai was deeply moved. "This student is so passionate!"

Ye Zhou looked at Zou Yun and Hu Lai, "Alright, let's get back to work!"

The two drank Ye Zhou's chicken soup and then started working.

Ye Zhou smiled and said, "The first half of the story is true, but the second half is false."

However, if Ye Zhou from his previous life were still alive, he would indeed want to pursue a doctorate; it's just that studying wouldn't have been difficult for him.

Just as some people are born stupid and need to work harder but may not succeed, some people are born smart and learn everything effortlessly, and some people are both smart and hardworking, and a lot of money is made by such people.

By late afternoon, Ye Zhou did a quick test and the signal was working.

Hu Lai jumped up excitedly, as did the 22-year-old lad and 24-year-old Zou Yun, whose face also wore a relieved smile.

On the way back, Zou Yun said in the passenger seat, "Team leader, I don't believe in your motivational speeches. People can't work too hard. Life is short, so why not enjoy it while you can and just be happy?"

Ye Zhou chuckled and said, "What you said isn't entirely correct, but it's not bad either. Because some people may not work hard and just enjoy themselves all their lives. They enjoy themselves their whole lives and then die happily. They've never suffered any hardship in their lives. Coming into this world is like a trip for them. They live a happy life."

However, such people are a tiny minority. They enjoy the benefits passed down through generations, just like you, who could have lived a carefree and unrestrained life. But you insisted on going out to work, wanting to experience a different life, so you didn't care much about Hu Lai's concerns.

But there is another type of person, born mediocre. For them, some difficulties are stepping stones, things they must overcome. They don't have much money, and their freedom isn't truly free; their freedom is at the summit, requiring them to climb step by step. If they indulge in pleasure from the start, they are destined to suffer a fate of being born into comfort but dying in hardship.

Hu Lai: "Team leader, you're absolutely right. Most of us are just ordinary people like me who can't afford to lose our jobs! Miss Zou, you really don't know the hardships of life."

Zou Yun was silent for a moment, then said, "Now I think I understand why you've been working so hard."

Hu Lai shook his head and sighed: "Different people have different fates. Who doesn't want to be rich and free to enjoy their own time? If ordinary people don't work, they even have trouble finding food and shelter. This is a major reason why ordinary people are not free."

By the time we arrived at the hotel, it was completely dark.

As Ye Zhou got out of the car, a small figure ran over from the hotel entrance.

Ye Zhou hugged the girl in his arms tightly; the girl's body felt cool.

"Why aren't you staying in the hotel? It's so cold outside. Haven't you been eating properly either?"

Before Ye Zhou could make a move, An Youhe pinched her own fair cheeks and said, "Look, I still have a lot of fat on me. I'm not thin."

Ye Zhou smiled and put his arm around the girl's shoulder. "Come on, let's go back to our room."

Zou Yun panicked, caught up, and snatched An Youhe away from Ye Zhou.

“An Youhe should sleep with me tonight. The team leader has been so busy during the day, she really deserves a good rest tonight.” Zou Yun said, looking at An Youhe, “Right? Let the team leader get some rest, shall we sleep together?”

An Youhe nodded, her eyes sparkling.

Ye Zhou pulled An Youhe over and stared at Zou Yun, "Are you trying to take advantage of my darling?"

Zou Yun waved her hand with a smile, "How could that be? Team leader, we're all girls. I'm just being more concerned about your health. Didn't you keep rubbing your lower back today?"

An Youhe opened her eyes wide and reached out to touch Ye Zhou's waist, "Are you hurt anywhere?"

Zou Yun pulled An Youhe over, "Oh dear, don't you know what you've done? Last night, I heard your voices. Team leader, that's not working, we can't do it like that, you know? No man is perfect. Look at the team leader, he has no flaws on the outside, right? But actually, that part isn't working."

An Youhe listened in a daze, only vaguely understanding, as if she were listening to someone speaking Martian language.

"Ye Zhouzhou, you're very capable. What's wrong with you?"

Ye Zhou couldn't hold back anymore. He had been standing next to the two girls the whole time, so Zou Yun must have said that to him on purpose.

Reaching out and grabbing An Youhe's arm, Ye Zhou asked in a deep voice, "Can I do it? Do you want to give it a try?"

An You's mind went blank again. "Try what?"

Zou Yun immediately sensed something was wrong. He knew he shouldn't have said that to Ye Zhou, but Ye Zhou seemed to be getting more and more determined despite the setback.

"Haha, An Youhe, let's go rest. Team leader, you should also get some rest. If you get a good rest tonight, your kidneys will heal. If you get better, An Youhe will get better too."

An Youhe was pulled into the hotel.

...

In the bathroom, Ye Zhou turned to look in the mirror. The scars on his back had really healed by more than half. Now they were only a very faint color. If he applied the cream for another three or four days, they would probably disappear completely.

He didn't care about these things at first, but his girlfriend did, so there was nothing he could do.

Scars are a symbol of manhood.

I applied a lot of shower gel to my body and took several showers before I finally washed away the herbal smell completely.

Ye Zhou, wrapped in a bath towel, lay comfortably on the bed.

Although the cell tower was able to transmit a signal at the last minute today, he was still not at ease and wanted to test it again tomorrow.

Just as I was making these plans, an unusual sound came from the wall above the bed.

Next door to Ye Zhou, separated by only a wall.

"Ye Zhou is no good. Are you with him just because he's good-looking? He's just a pretty face. He dresses so conservatively and doesn't even have abs."

"Yes, yes, he has eight pieces."

There was a moment of silence.

"That's all just a facade. Do you know why marriage is the grave of love? Because some people's married life isn't harmonious. Do you know what the biggest reason for disharmony is? It's disharmony in that area. If there's disharmony, the woman can't be satisfied, and the man will become increasingly insecure, leading to the breakdown of the marriage."

"Hmm, what do you mean by that?"

"Are you pretending? Don't you feel like your boyfriend is out of his depth and finishes quickly?"

"I think I understand, but we haven't done 'that' yet."