"You can't say that. Even if Shen Zhizhu has extraordinary abilities, she has no one to rely on in Beijing. If she wants to pursue her career after graduation, won't she have to start all over again?"

Someone stood up to speak for Yu Yaner, and that person glanced at Shen Zhizhu.

"But Yu Yan'er is different. She started much earlier than us. After graduation, she could go directly to her father's factory and even draw her own pictures. Her father adopted her ideas, which are many times better than ours."

"It doesn't matter if you study well. If you offend Yu Yan'er, your future life in the capital might be very difficult."

The words may be rough but the truth is there, but it always makes people uncomfortable. People who think Shen Zhizhu is a good person want to speak for him.

"Yu Yan'er, have you ever heard the saying, 'Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, don't despise the poor young man?'"

Yu Yaner smiled.

"Thirty years? Hahahaha, yes, maybe it will take you thirty years to reach my current level. Inferior people are inferior people. Taking classes with you guys makes me feel like the air is being polluted by you guys."

"It doesn't matter if you don't believe me. I don't need you to believe me anyway. Future development will be very rapid. I just don't know if you can keep up."

Shen Zhizhu thought about what Yu Yaner's father would do in the future and smiled silently. He hoped that by then, Yu Yaner would still be able to laugh at other people's efforts from a high position like she does now.

"Ah, one of them is talented, smart, and the other has a father who has a family. What should people like us who don't have high scores do?"

Some people had already backed out before the class officially started, and many were completely devastated by Yu Yaner's words.

"Don't underestimate yourself. Just like Yu Yan'er said, grades don't mean anything. Our industry emphasizes surprise, beauty and accumulation. Teacher Zhou also said that everyone has different aesthetics and introductions. Don't be afraid. No one knows what the future holds."

"Perhaps some of you here will become very famous fashion designers in the future, and maybe even have your own brand and company. Keep working hard."

Shen Zhizhu's voice was not loud, but the content of his words was clearly conveyed to the ears of everyone present.

It would be a lie to say that they were not moved. Many people who felt that there was little hope for the future because of Yu Yaner's words rekindled the flame of hope after listening to Shen Zhizhu's words.

What Shen Zhizhu didn't know was that what she said today would actually come true in the future. At a class reunion many years later, everyone still praised her for her foresight.

"How naive! You really think that you can survive in Beijing City without any background. If you offend me..."

Yu Yan'er didn't say the following words, but everyone understood. Everyone's impression of Yu Yan'er fell to the lowest point.

Even those who didn't dislike her before now think she has a bit of a spoiled brat attitude. Who can stand this?

Shen Zhizhu watched all this silently and sneered in his heart.

[What an idiot! Do you think that threats like this can make them obey you? Who hasn't grown up under the love of their parents? Who hasn't been the apple of their eye? Not to mention that people from Beijing or other cities don't take Yu Yan'er's threats seriously. People from small places are full of energy and want to stand out. How can they give up their efforts just because of such a small threat?]

She was right. Everyone was only a little sad at first. Even without Shen Zhizhu's words, they would cheer up and study. It was just a matter of time.

Sure enough, someone has already refuted her.

"You'd better not wait until we have something to show for ourselves. We believe what classmate Shen Zhizhu said about not looking down on young people who are poor. Classmate Yu Yan'er, I'm curious about how rudimentary your aesthetics and abilities are, having been influenced since childhood."

"Yeah, yeah, let's not have people from small places like us pass the exam, that would be really embarrassing."

Some people, under the threat of Yu Yan'er, dared not take risks and planned to cling to Yu Yan'er's power.

So, they went back for Yu Yan'er before she did.

"Our classmate Yu Yan'er is definitely very capable. She is many times better than you who have little experience and vision, and much better than Shen Zhizhu's test scores."

Even though they don't know the abilities of Yu Yan'er and Shen Zhizhu, they dare to say who is better than the other. When they are arguing, it's enough to be aggressive.

"I don't believe it. Shen Zhizhu must be better. He is the best in the school."

Seeing that the two groups were about to quarrel again, Shen Zhizhu hurried to stop them.

"Everyone, stop arguing. Instead of making such a ridiculous comparison, it would be more practical to read more books, absorb some knowledge, discuss with teachers, and improve yourself."

Shen Zhizhu's sincere words of advice seemed frightening to Yu Yaner, who simply clasped her hands around her chest.

"Are you afraid? If you are, just say it. It's not shameful to admit that you are not as good as me."

Shen Zhizhu didn't understand why some people, who hadn't achieved anything, could be so confident and proud just because they had a good family.

Seeing the other party's aggressive look, she thought that if she didn't find a way to deal with it, she would be constantly picked on and ridiculed in the days ahead and would have no peace.

She pinched the bridge of her nose.

"How about this, you and I have a competition, and if I count, I will admit that I am not as good as you. If you lose, stay away from me and don't bother me."

"Oh? I admire your courage, but in the end, it's just overestimating your own abilities. How do you want to compete?"

Shen Zhizhu remembered that the last time he made a bet was with Shen Aiqiu.

"In seven days, make a set of clothes. You decide the theme and requirements. You cannot rely on the help of outsiders. You can refer to books. After seven days, let Teacher Zhou and other teachers evaluate our clothes. How about that?"

Yu Yan'er thought about it for a moment and felt that this was feasible.

"Don't worry, if I want to win, I will win openly and honestly. I won't ask the designers I work with for help. I still have this confidence."

"How about this, with autumn as the theme and yellow as the color, you can make a skirt or a top and pants. But, do you have the money to buy the materials? Do you need me to give you some?"

Shen Zhizhu ignored Yu Yaner's smug expression and spoke calmly.

"No, I still have this little money. On the seventh day at 8 o'clock in the morning, I will put the clothes in the living room. Then I can let the students passing by vote from the perspective of ordinary people and make a more comprehensive evaluation. What do you think?"