After Li Kaile's explanation, the students finally understood that Zhou Chen and Li Yanqiu were high school classmates.
The misunderstanding was cleared up, but the car incident still drew envy from everyone.
You know, the Wrangler's cool off-road appearance is something that ordinary cars can't compare to.
It is definitely worth a lot of money.
No matter how others asked, Li Kaile never revealed the specific price, because Zhou Chen had instructed him not to flaunt his wealth.
After the first class in the afternoon,
Zhou Chen was called to Wu Yingjie's office.
Zhou Chen thought Wu Yingjie would scold him for being high-profile and flaunting his wealth, but surprisingly, Wu Yingjie didn't mention any of that.
"Don't worry, I won't scold you or lecture you."
"You bought the car with money you earned yourself, without stealing or robbing it, so you don't need to be afraid of gossip or others finding out."
"From now on, you'll drive to school."
Wu Yingjie laughed.
"Teacher, this isn't appropriate."
Zhou Chen was a little confused by Wu Yingjie's actions. Instead of telling him to keep a low profile, he was making him even more high-profile. Wasn't this just inviting hatred and attracting more people's jealousy?
Wu Yingjie shook his head and said, "There's nothing wrong with that. You're upright and honest, so what's there to be afraid of? Do you think people won't know you're rich just because you don't drive? Everyone in the entire Fanjia County knows about your business."
Zhou Chen remained silent; this was indeed the case.
Fanjia County is not a large county to begin with, and besides, he has been on TV and his stinky tofu business has been reported by the TV station. Anyone who is interested can find out that he has made a lot of money from this business. Not to mention, his other well-known business of selling past exam papers has spread all over the country and established a charity fund. No one would believe that he doesn't make money.
"Being low-key is good, but when you are too dazzling, being low-key becomes hypocrisy and is easily criticized."
Zhou Chen glanced sideways, surprised by Wu Yingjie's famous quote.
"So, be low-key when you should be low-key, and be high-profile when you should be high-profile. It's normal for a high school student to suddenly make money, buy a car and a house. This is the kind of reaction a young person should have."
"You seem too mature and old-fashioned to me. You don't have the mindset that a high school student should have. You are older than others, but you are still in your early twenties. It's perfectly normal for you to do things that people your age should do."
Wu Yingjie's words stirred something within Zhou Chen.
Yes, although he was reborn, his mindset is not like that of an ordinary high school student. He often considers all aspects when doing things.
This makes him lack the necessary inspiration and passion.
He should be a passionate young man now, not a seventy or eighty-year-old man who is hesitant and worried about the future.
"Teacher, you're right."
Zhou Chen felt that he should make himself more energetic.
Wu Yingjie nodded. This was something he had always wanted to say about Zhou Chen. "Actually, there's another reason why I asked you to drive to school, and it's the most important one."
Zhou Chen raised his head, eager to hear the details.
"I want to inspire everyone to take you as their role model. If they want to be like you, they have to study hard for the college entrance exam and change their destiny."
"Although this encouragement may seem a bit late, I think it's just right."
Wu Yingjie said in a deep voice.
Zhou Chen then realized that he wanted to motivate everyone.
Wu Yingjie really put a lot of thought into this.
The other teachers gradually returned to the office. Seeing Zhou Chen there, they all asked about the Wrangler off-road vehicle, inquiring about its price and performance.
Zhou Chen kept quiet about these things with his classmates.
But when the teachers asked, he had to tell the truth.
"Old Wu, I really envy you. Having a student like Zhou Chen is something to be proud of for a lifetime."
"Since I became a teacher, I have never seen such an amazing high school student as Zhou Chen. He has already earned millions of assets before even going to college. What will he be like after he goes to college?"
"Zhou Chen, may you achieve great things in the future. Never forget your alma mater and your teachers. Come back and visit often."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Chen quickly replied that he would.
Seeing the envy on his colleagues' faces, Wu Yingjie felt a surge of pride and honor. As a teacher, the greatest joy was seeing his students achieve success.
Zhou Chen, however, is no ordinary person who has achieved great success.
“Zhou Chen is not just my student, he is also your student. You are all Zhou Chen’s teachers, just like me. So you don’t need to envy me.”
Wu Yingjie's words made all the teachers in the office very happy.
"Zhou Chen, I hope your life can be like the sun, always shining brightly, rather than fireworks, which only have a moment of brilliance and disappear in an instant. I don't know much about doing business, but I hope you can think things through more carefully and make decisions more cautiously."
Zhou Chen nodded in response to Wu Yingjie's reminder.
After leaving the office,
Zhou Chen stood straight in the corridor, the afternoon sun shining on his face, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"I think Zhou Chen is so handsome."
"It's not just your feeling, I also think he seems to have suddenly become more handsome."
"I like multi-talented guys, and Zhou Chen is my type."
"Who isn't like that? It's a pity he has a girlfriend. Even if he didn't, we wouldn't have a chance. He even rejected the school beauty, Xu Mengya."
After Zhou Chen brushed past the two girls, he could vaguely hear the regret and disappointment in their whispered conversation behind him.
"Brother Chen, you seem to have become more handsome."
Li Kaile stared at Zhou Chen for a long time before suddenly blurting out this sentence.
Um?
Why does everyone say that?
Is it really true that money can make someone handsome? Is it that magical?
"Wait, Brother Chen, you seem younger..."
Zhou Chen: "..."
What's wrong? So, in the past, I was considered very old in your heart?
"Ahem, Brother Chen, don't misunderstand. I didn't mean you're old, it's just... well, how should I put it... oh dear, I can't explain it clearly."
Li Kaile was startled by Zhou Chen's gaze and hurriedly tried to explain, but couldn't find the words.
"You mean Zhou Chen gives off a different vibe, right?"
At that moment, a female classmate's words were a revelation to Li Kaile.
"Yes, yes, that's the feeling."
Li Kaile nodded emphatically.
Zhou Chen smiled. He knew he had changed. It wasn't that he had become more handsome, but rather that his mindset had changed, which made his demeanor different from before.
After listening to Wu Yingjie's words, he thought they made sense. He could no longer face life with the mindset of someone who had lived two lives and understood human nature. Since he was a high school student, he should face everything with the mindset of an ordinary high school student.
Therefore, his temperament changed imperceptibly.
Clearly, mindset is very important; it can give others a completely different sensory experience.
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