Wei Zi, Qiu Min, and Cong Shiyan looked at each other in bewilderment.
These days, they've witnessed it firsthand: Shao Xiang frequently sends Chu Jin all sorts of things—snacks, gifts, jewelry...
Shao Xiang is completely like a sycophant.
Chu Jin treated Shao Xiang with ease, summoning him at will and dismissing him at will, sometimes even offering him a few sarcastic remarks.
They initially thought Shao Xiang was just an ordinary person who was greedy for Chu Jin's money and beauty and willingly became her sycophant. But now, that sycophant is actually the chairman of a listed company.
All these impressions have changed.
A question popped into the minds of the three: "If Shao Xiang is so powerful and wealthy, how wealthy is Chu Jin's family, who is on the stronger side?"
"I have no money." Chu Jin spread his hands. "I'm so poor. My mother is a painter, my aunt is a singer, and my stepmother is... um... a robber."
Zhong Rou is a robber; she forcibly seized Huaruitong's shares.
"And what about your dad?" Wei Zi craned her neck. "Your dad must be very capable, otherwise he wouldn't be able to support the family."
"My dad farms at home."
Cong Shiyan: "Your family owns a lot of land?"
"One mu of land."
"Tch~~~" The three looked at each other, their eyes filled with contempt.
"Xiao Jin, if you don't want to talk about it, there's no need to make things up."
"Then where did the money in your card come from?"
Chu Jin smiled and said, "My father gave it to me."
The three stopped pursuing the topic and went to class.
It has to be said that Chu Jin was truly an exceptional second-generation rich kid among the three of them.
Her behavior is just like that of an ordinary person. She doesn't indulge in extravagance or debauchery. Her greatest hobby is staying in her dormitory to play games and live stream. Her eating, clothing, housing, and transportation are the same as theirs.
Chu Fang was very pleased that his two children, despite being born into a wealthy family, did not have that arrogant attitude or the bad habits of other rich kids.
This is why Chu Fang felt comfortable handing over his bank card to Chu Jin.
... ...
Columbia University, New York, USA.
Inside a classroom, which is trapezoidal in shape, the ground gradually rises as it extends from the entrance into the depths, with rows of tall steps neatly arranged.
Many students sat upright, listening attentively to the professor's lecture.
Chu Zhi was also sitting in his seat, receiving a message from across the ocean.
[Shao Xiang: I know, Aunt Zhong Rou went to the US to look for you. Be careful.]
[Chu Zhiye: ... ...]
Shao Xiang: I was wrong.
[Shao Xiang: I accidentally exposed you.]
[Shao Xiang: Why aren't you saying anything?]
[Shao Xiang: If you scold me, at least I'll feel a little better.]
【Chu Zhiye: #@￥%#￥%】
[Shao Xiang: Those were really harsh insults.]
Chu Zhi also closed his phone and sighed: "In your struggle, how come I'm the one who suffers in the end?"
He could easily guess that his stepmother was about to unleash all her anger on him.
Tragic, tragic, tragic...
"Wei Haoran, you answer this question," the professor at the front called out.
Sitting next to Chu Zhiye was a boy wearing ripped jeans and a printed t-shirt, exuding a carefree and irreverent vibe.
"Huh?" Hearing his name called, the nonchalant boy opened his mouth, gave an awkward smile, and said, "Professor, I don't know."
"You're almost graduating and still can't answer. To use a famous Chinese saying to describe you, it's like saying: You've got what you deserve!" The professor was a white man covered in long hair.
Then, taking advantage of this incident, they launched a massive attack on Wei Haoran.
"Do we have such a famous saying in China?" Wei Haoran wondered to himself.
"Chu Zhiye, stand up and answer." The professor's gaze fell on the student next to him.
Chu Zhi also stood up and said slowly, "I'm sorry, Professor, I was daydreaming and didn't hear your question."
The professor gestured for the two to sit down, then said, “Distracted? Very good! Our philosophy is about thinking about all things in the world, about understanding the world, human nature, and the laws of nature from the highest level. No, this shouldn’t be called distracted; rather, you’ve entered a special realm.”
Wei Haoran's lips twitched, and he lowered his voice: "Why should I?"
"When the professor called on me and I didn't answer the question, I was severely criticized by him. But when I said I was daydreaming, the professor actually praised me."
"On what grounds?"
"The world is unfair!"
A classmate nearby said, "Of course, if you were the professor's precious student, you would enjoy the same treatment."
"There's nothing we can do, we're just bad students."
"We underachievers don't get recognition in China, and we still don't get it abroad." Wei Haoran gritted his teeth. "Who the hell said foreign education is better? Stand up, I'll fight them!"
Things in the world are largely the same, with minor differences.
Teachers in China value outstanding students, and the same is true abroad; there are no exceptions.
"No, I've had enough! I've had enough of this life!" Wei Haoran clenched his fists. "Anyway, graduation is coming soon, I want to... ...
"Wei Haoran, what are you doing?" the professor asked, looking up.
"Hehe..." Wei Haoran's anger vanished completely, replaced by a beaming smile, like a lackey. "Professor, I'm wishing you well."
"Then why are you clenching your fist?"
“This is a unique blessing gesture from our Chinese culture.” Wei Haoran made two thumping motions on his chest. “Professor, I wish you good health.”
"Oh, I see. Then please chisel a few more strokes for me and wish my whole family good health."
Wei Haoran: "..."
Clang, clang, clang...
The professor said, "Today is the last class. I'll show you one of my favorite papers from recent years, written by Chu Zhiye. Please enjoy it with me."
"Chu Zhiye's paper is titled 'Necessary Contingency: On the Dialectics of "Existence" and "Nothingness." Existence and nothingness are unavoidable topics in philosophy. What is existence? What is nothingness? Or rather, there is neither existence nor nothingness... ..."
Wei Haoran looked at the words on the projector. They were all words he recognized, but he couldn't understand them when they were put together.
Wei Haoran tilted his head: "Zhiye, can you understand it?"
Chu Zhiye replied, "It's alright."
The professor's voice echoed throughout the classroom until the bell rang.
The last class of university has ended.
Everyone left.
Chu Zhiye packed her textbooks and put them in her backpack. The professor walked over and said, "Chu Zhiye."
"professor."
"Don't you plan to continue your studies?" the professor asked softly. "You have a great talent for philosophy, the most talented I've ever seen. It's such a pity that you're ending your studies with just an undergraduate degree."
"I hope you will continue your studies, pursue a master's degree, and a doctorate. I believe you will shine brightly."
"I'm sorry, Professor." Chu Zhiye smiled. "My talent only goes this far. I'm not as outstanding as you think."
"Sigh!" The professor sighed. "Forget it, let's go. To borrow a phrase from your Chinese culture: If they don't want me here, there are plenty of other places that will."
The professor left immediately.
Wei Haoran then dared to speak loudly: "Where did the professor learn those famous quotes from? Why are they all so strange?"
Chu Zhi packed up his things and then left the classroom.
Chu Zhiye, Wei Haoran, and several other classmates walked on campus, cheering and celebrating their graduation from university, finally escaping their cage.
They discussed their future plans after graduation.
Some classmates stayed in the United States, some have found jobs, and some are preparing to become Taoist priests. In short, they have all sorts of ideas.
“I don’t care what you guys do, I’m going to be the emperor when I graduate.” Wei Haoran was extremely proud. “I’ve already discussed it with my father. As long as I graduate smoothly, he’ll let me do whatever I want.”
"After returning to China, I'll buy two sports cars, one to drive and one to keep an eye on. I also want to find a girlfriend. Our lovely and beautiful Chinese girls—I've discovered that Chinese girls are the most beautiful in the whole world."
"The Russians have too much body odor, Western Europeans, um... I'm willing but unable to resist, and the Americans... they seem to prefer other species."
"We Chinese girls are the most normal!"
Everyone chatted casually.
Wei Haoran turned to Chu Zhiye and asked, "By the way, Zhiye, what do you plan to do after returning to China?"
"I don't know." Chu Zhi also shook his head.
"What kind of answer is this?" Wei Haoran asked blankly, then craned his neck and lowered his voice, "Zhiye, for the sake of our four years as roommates, I'll introduce you to a few girls, the really pretty kind."
"don't want."
"Zhiye, what's wrong with you? It's one thing not to date while you're abroad, but why are you still all alone after coming back to China? Don't you like women?"
Thinking of this, Wei Haoran jumped three meters away, grabbed his clothes, and looked at Chu Zhiye warily: "I am male, and I like women."
Just then, Wei Haoran and his friends saw a tall woman walking quickly towards them. She had short, neat hair and exuded a capable and efficient aura.
The short-haired woman walked over, and then, to everyone's astonishment, slapped Chu Zhiye across the face.
Snap!
"Chu Zhiye, you betrayed me!"
After slapping her, the short-haired woman walked away gracefully, leaving behind a beautiful silhouette.
Everyone present, including Wei Haoran, gaped open, their jaws practically dropping.
Chu Zhi also covered his face and sighed.
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