Despite being in an unfamiliar environment, Wang Yitong quickly fell asleep. In another room, Chen Dong lay on a folding bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
Ah Huang stopped playing the game and asked curiously, "What happened to you tonight? The weather isn't too hot, and the room has air conditioning. Are you too excited to sleep?"
Chen Dong frowned and sighed, "Hey, after dinner, I took Yitong out to familiarize herself with the route. When we walked to the TV tower, she remembered some things from the past. I should have thought that this place is so close to the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, it would definitely remind her of her ex-boyfriend. How could I be so stupid!" There was a hint of annoyance in his voice.
Ah Huang patted his shoulder and comforted him, "Don't think too much, brother. There's a saying that goes, the best medicine for a broken heart is to start a new relationship. Especially at this time, you should be more caring and considerate of Yitong. You are living under the same roof together, this is such a great opportunity, you must seize it. If you don't take the initiative, others will, and then you really won't have a chance!"
Chen Dong nodded, secretly resolving to work harder. He recalled how Wang Yitong, during college, could fly to Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Guangzhou during summer vacations. Her family and relatives were all very wealthy, and she even told him that her grandmother had allowed her to work at her uncle's company. His own circumstances were far from hers. Last month, his performance commission was 4,000 yuan, and this month he would work twice as hard to get 7,000 yuan. The company said there would be a policy during National Day for them to become agents, and he secretly told himself that he must seize this opportunity and go it alone, so that he would be qualified to pursue Wang Yitong.
After returning to his room, Li Cheng, who lives upstairs, started a video chat with his girlfriend Zhang Lili on QQ.
"Baby, the girl Chen Dong likes is here. I don't think the situation is optimistic. Chen Dong's own conditions are average, so it will probably be difficult for him to pursue her." Li Cheng said with some concern.
Zhang Lili, a high school classmate of Li Cheng's who was studying at Aba Normal University, responded, "Don't worry about whether others can catch up. You know my parents don't like you, and I don't know how much longer we can keep this up. My family wants me to go back to Dazhou to teach after graduation, but you're in Chengdu now. What are we going to do?"
A hint of worry flashed in her eyes. "You're right. My parents have never really liked you, and I don't know how long we can hold on. They want me to go back to Dazhou to teach after graduation, but you're in Rong City now. What should we do?"
Li Cheng's heart darkened at Zhang Lili's words. He knew Zhang Lili came from a well-off family, and her parents had high expectations of her. While his own job was stable, it wasn't within the system, which made him seem less impressive in front of Zhang Lili's parents.
"Baby, don't worry. We still have time. I will work hard to improve myself." Li Cheng comforted Zhang Lili. "Didn't you say you wanted to take the teacher recruitment exam? Let's work hard together. Once you pass, maybe your parents will change their minds about me."
"Well, Brother Cheng, I will try my best." Zhang Lili's voice was firm. "No matter what my parents say, I will be with you. I will see if I can find a job in Chengdu so that we can be together. There is still time, wait for National Day to come and see you."
Li Cheng looked at Zhang Lili in the video, his heart filled with love and gratitude. He knew he couldn't let her down and had to work harder.
After hanging up the QQ video call, Li Cheng opened the company-issued materials for upgrading from a junior college to a bachelor's degree and carefully read them. He knew that only by improving his academic qualifications could he gain more opportunities. He wanted to prove his ability to Zhang Lili's parents so that they would feel comfortable leaving their daughter in his care.
At the same time, Chen Dong was also thinking about his own future. He knew that only by working hard to make money could Wang Yitong live a better life.
Zhang Ping lay in his room, pondering his future. His father initially sold chicken, duck, fish, and meat in town, while his mother sold clothes. When he was in junior high school, the family moved to the county town, where his father opened an internet cafe and his mother continued selling clothes to young people. The family was relatively well-off, considered moderately wealthy even in the county.
Zhang Ping often said that he had no interest in studying in junior high and high school, spending his days playing games in internet cafes. During his second year of high school, his father told him, "You might not be good at studying, but at least get a college degree. We don't care how much money you make for the family, just don't break the law, gamble, take drugs, or get into debt." From then on, Zhang Ping set his sights on a college degree, working hard with a perfunctory mindset, and eventually, he actually got in.
After entering university, Zhang Ping was addicted to games during his first semester, failing several courses. Realizing this wasn't going to work, he changed his mind, attending classes with the goal of passing and earning a diploma, and gradually distanced himself from gaming.
In the second semester of his sophomore year, Zhang Ping asked his parents for money, telling them he had discovered a business opportunity. After hearing his plan, his parents gave him 30,000 yuan and praised him for his intelligence and potential in business, despite his academic shortcomings.
Since the school was located in the suburbs and lacked a printer, making it difficult for everyone to leave the house, Zhang Ping set up a printer in his dorm room and began printing materials for alumni at 20 cents per copy. Furthermore, he went to Chengdu Computer City to wholesale a batch of USB flash drives and began selling them. Once sales became stable, he also began selling laptops and other items. Zhang Ping assigned Chen Dong, Li Cheng, and female classmates to distribute flyers in the boys' and girls' dormitories. He also negotiated a partnership with a mobile phone store to sell recharge cards and phone cards at a campus location. Through these efforts, Zhang Ping earned a small fortune during his university years. He also purchased laptops at cost for Chen Dong, Li Cheng, and Ah Huang, allowing them to profit as well.
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