Li Fang and Zhu Dayong were filled with gratitude towards Zhang Tianxing.
The most direct reason was that Zhang Tianxing had helped them make money; otherwise, given their family situations, even if they could get into university, there was a high probability they couldn't afford it.
Previously, Li Fang had thought about how she would manage her university education. She could only choose a normal university or a military academy because those were the only types of schools with tuition waivers.
When it was time for her to attend university, she would apply for a government student loan, and whether she could complete her studies would depend on whether the loan was approved.
Who knew that Zhang Tianxing's appearance had directly changed their lives?
Now, they could say without reservation that at least they wouldn't have to worry about their first year's tuition and living expenses.
With this year of buffer, they were filled with yearning for university.
Thinking of this, a wave of sadness welled up in Li Fang's heart. When choosing her college major, she had applied for military and normal universities.
If only she had known, she would have applied to schools she truly desired, just like Wen Qing.
Never mind, it was what it was, and thinking about it further wouldn't change much.
"What are you two up to? The scores are coming out tomorrow, and I'm quite excited," Wen Qing jumped out from the side, asking with a smile.
Li Fang lightly tutted. Wen Qing's sudden appearance had startled her.
"What else can we think about? It doesn't really matter how many points I get. I'll just go to a military or normal university. I didn't apply to any other schools."
"Alas, you're beyond saving..." Wen Qing was about to say a few words to Li Fang when she suddenly remembered Li Fang's family situation. Choosing these types of schools was a last resort.
Her family clearly didn't want Li Fang to study, so if Li Fang wanted to go to university, she had to rely on herself.
"Actually, it's pretty good now. I never imagined I could earn so much money," Li Fang sighed.
Zhu Dayong chimed in, "If we could earn this much money every day, what's the point of going to university?"
Wen Qing and Li Fang both rolled their eyes at Zhu Dayong, the money-grubber. A guy who lost all motivation with money, and he was their classmate.
People like that were detestable, lacking any ambition.
"Why are you looking at me like that? I'm just speaking the truth. Think about it, what are we going to university for? In the end, we still have to come out and find jobs. All our hard work is just for a few meager coins."
Wen Qing was about to say something when Li Fang stepped forward and launched an attack: "Zhu Dayong, I think you should change your name to Pig Intestines. Besides making money, what else do you want to do? What are we going to school for?"
"Isn't it for a better job?" Zhu Dayong replied innocently.
Hearing Zhu Dayong's answer, Li Fang felt exhausted. If she hadn't had money recently and wasn't so carefree, she wouldn't have bothered with this guy.
"We go to university to learn more profound knowledge, for better jobs. With knowledge, you're high-end talent; without it, you're just a laborer," Li Fang said angrily.
Zhu Dayong still hadn't grasped it and asked blankly, "Aren't they both selling? One sells brainpower, the other sells physical labor. Is there a distinction between noble and lowly laborers?"
Li Fang was so angry she couldn't speak. Wen Qing said helplessly, "It's different. One is responsible for design, the other for doing the work. Jobs don't have high or low status, but don't you want to design more advanced plans? Don't you want to create a new world?"
Hearing Wen Qing's words, Zhu Dayong still hadn't reacted. What a grand statement!
Applause came from the side. Zhang Tianxing and Gao Tianming walked over.
"Well said, Wen Qing is worthy of being the class representative. She's so good at teaching lessons, and the effect seems good. Zhu Dayong dares to question a beautiful woman's opinion. His crime is unforgivable!"
Gao Tianming immediately started flattering. Wen Qing was speechless upon hearing this. Why was it like this?
"Gao Tianming, don't be like this. We are all classmates and good friends. If you say this, I'll be unhappy," Wen Qing said coldly.
This Gao Tianming kept showing her favor. She had told him countless times that she had no intention of getting into a relationship before graduating from university.
They were all classmates, all good friends. This period was unlike anything Wen Qing had experienced before.
She had never been so close to the lives of the underprivileged. Her parents were both in official circles, and she had lived a life of ease and comfort since childhood.
At school, she only knew that Li Fang's family was poor, but she had never imagined that Li Fang's family was so poor.
At school, everyone wore uniforms, and the differences were generally indistinguishable.
They were all here helping Zhang Tianxing, and Wen Qing noticed that Li Fang's clothing was still the same as when they were in school.
Every day it was the same unchanging school uniform. Perhaps Li Fang didn't have many other clothes.
Thinking about her own life and then looking at Li Fang's, Wen Qing was suddenly filled with emotion.
Zhang Tianxing said to Wen Qing, "Wen Qing, please settle the accounts later and distribute the money to everyone."
"Okay!" Wen Qing nodded. Zhang Tianxing was generous with money, and basically, the five of them received the same salary.
Zhang Tianxing's profit-sharing method was like this: each person got one-tenth, and the remaining five-tenths were used for rent and shop upgrades.
The proportion might not seem like much, but when converted to numbers, it was astonishing.
Now, all of them were earning more than their own fathers.
"By the way, Tianxing, the shop is so popular, what about when we go to university?" Zhu Dayong suddenly asked.
"I've already thought of this. This shop will be given to my second uncle, as it's his shop. We'll just come to help out during holidays."
"Then what are your plans for university?" Li Fang asked, her eyes sparkling. She had finally realized that when it came to making money, she couldn't compare to Zhang Tianxing.
If she wanted to make money, she had to follow Zhang Tianxing's lead. This was Li Fang's current thinking.
Zhang Tianxing waved his hands and said, "I want to open a crayfish shop outside the university. Then I'll attend classes during the day and sell crayfish at night."
The others let out a "Tsk!" sound. However, this confirmed one thing: Zhang Tianxing would not give up the crayfish business.
"Then I have another question. What about winter? Crayfish are only available for about half the year. What will you sell for the other half?" Wen Qing was a little curious. What was going on in Zhang Tianxing's mind?
"This mountain man has his own ingenious plans. If I say them, they won't work. You are all welcome to come and patronize me then," Zhang Tianxing said with a chuckle. These two young ladies were difficult to deal with. One wanted to find out his secrets at any time, and the other wanted to study his thought process.
Bad friends, these high school classmates seem a bit unreliable, what should I do? Waiting online, I'm in a hurry!!