The next day, Zhang Tianxing went to school to collect his college entrance examination answers.
He originally hadn't planned to go, but then he thought it was worth it. It was a rare opportunity to see the campus belle from his high school days again, as well as his bunch of chuunibyou friends.
To see their youthful appearances, even if he did nothing, just looking at their faces full of collagen would be wonderful.
At school, he ran into his best friend Zhu Dayong.
Zhu Dayong asked somewhat dejectedly, "Xiao Xing, how are you planning to spend your vacation? My parents want me to go out and work to earn money for university tuition. I'm so miserable."
Zhang Tianxing shook his head and said with feigned profundity, "You're not miserable. People can't choose their birth, but they can choose their path. Working or not, tomorrow will still come. But today's choices will directly affect our tomorrow."
This speech left Zhu Dayong stunned: "Xiao Xing, I know you're a good student, but among us, you should speak human language. What are you planning to do during the vacation?"
Zhang Tianxing beckoned with his finger, "I have a plan: to earn enough for tuition. We're all eighteen now, adults. It's time to be self-reliant."
Zhu Dayong looked at Zhang Tianxing with a mournful expression: "What you said makes a lot of sense, but I don't know what I should do. Why am I already an adult? I still want to go back to my carefree youth."
Zhang Tianxing chuckled twice, "There are many ways to make quick money. Robbing banks, snatching wallets—these are all in the penal code. We disdain to do them. We still want to go to university, so this option is out."
"Secondly, engaging in high-end business. This mainly relies on monopoly. We don't have the capability and can't access controlled resources, so this is also out."
"Thirdly, starting a small business, strictly cash-only. It's fast-acting and requires little investment. The drawback is that the profit is limited."
"Fourthly, going south to get some rare items. It's either a big loss or a big profit. Which one do you choose?"
"Holy cow! You talk so logically, I'm so impressed. I'm dizzy now. What are you planning to do?"
"I plan to start a small business, go south to get goods, but my parents definitely won't allow it. It's better to try it out with a small stall first, and then think about other things after starting university."
As Zhu Dayong and Zhang Tianxing were discussing heatedly, a crisp voice rang out.
"You two can't hog it all. Take us along when you have fun. We don't seek profit, just a pleasant holiday."
Damn it, I was overheard while discussing. I was too careless.
The speaker was none other than the high school campus belle Wen Qing, with Li Fang standing beside her.
These two were both remarkable women, possessing both talent and beauty.
During high school, Wen Qing, Li Fang, Zhu Dayong, and Zhang Tianxing had always been among the top twenty students in the school.
They were all acquainted, but Wen Qing came from a better family, and no one knew her background. Of the remaining three, Zhang Tianxing's family was average, while Zhu Dayong's and Li Fang's families were even more difficult than Zhang Tianxing's.
Without a second thought, Zhang Tianxing directly refused, "Beautiful Wen, as far as I know, you are wealthy. What are you joining the fun for? We belong to different classes."
Wen Qing's face turned angry upon hearing this. Countless boys in the school wanted to talk to her and Li Fang, and she never expected Zhang Tianxing to directly refuse them.
This Zhang Tianxing is truly a straight man. Has he never heard the saying that men and women working together aren't tired?
She just wanted to experience life. She was so bored at home, only studying and studying. She also wanted to help her good friend Li Fang, as she knew Li Fang's family was not planning to support her education.
Li Fang's eyes fixed on Zhang Tianxing, "Zhang Tianxing, you're really something. If you can make money, take me along. I want to study, I want to make money. If you don't take me, I'll go straight to Aunt Liang and talk about it."
She was a neighbor, living in the same apartment building. Zhang Tianxing felt inferior to Li Fang's efforts. A gentleman helps others achieve their aims, not to mention that men and women working together aren't tired, and efficiency is doubled. It also saved him the trouble of hiring people.
Seeing each other daily, these individuals were all smart. If they continued their studies, they would likely become talents. If he wanted to slack off in the future, he'd need to cultivate a team in advance.
Zhang Tianxing reluctantly nodded, "Alright, listen to my command then. I'll definitely make your holiday enjoyable."
Wen Qing asked curiously, "Tell us, what are we going to do during the vacation?"
"It's a secret. You'll know when the time comes. You probably only have a few days of rest. I'll prepare some things first, and we'll start setting up the stall in a few days. You two should prepare for hardship."
He thought these two young ladies would back out upon hearing this, but to his surprise, they both looked eager.
Zhang Tianxing was defeated. He'd take them along. Even vases have their uses; it would be more convenient to sell goods when they were around.
Just then, classmate Gao Tianming arrived. He was the son of an official and came from a good family.
"Zhang Tianxing, if Wen Qing joins, I will too."
A definite protector of his beloved. Zhang Tianxing thought that he would inevitably have to deal with various departments in the small county. Having a rich young master around would be good. He could hand over such dealings to him, saving him trouble.
However, he had to confirm his leadership position first. "Gao Tianming, it's simple for you to join. Either invest money, or put in the effort. We're running a small business; we don't keep idlers."
Gao Tianming nodded. As long as he was with his goddess, nothing else mattered.
With three men and two campus belles, this team could basically appeal to everyone, male and female alike.
High school was over, and university life was about to begin. Zhu Dayong dearly hoped to get into the same university as his good friend. If they could earn money for school this time, that would be great. If they could attend the same university as the campus belles, that would be even better.
Zhang Tianxing casually said, "If we want stability, we can all get into Zhonghai University. However, if we aim for the capital, our choices must be made with extreme caution."
"Zhonghai University, that's a good school. Let's put Zhonghai University on the list of options and estimate our scores first."
Zhang Tianxing looked at Wen Qing and Li Fang, who were smiling radiantly, and sighed inwardly.
His rebirth wings hadn't even flapped much yet, and things had already changed.
In his memory, the campus belles had no interaction with them, only nodding acquaintances. Now, the campus belles were going to set up a stall with them.
It seems he couldn't take things for granted in the future. The more changes he made, the more variations there would be, otherwise, he couldn't explain why his first prize had become second prize.
When the enemy attacks, we defend; when the water comes, we build a dam. From his experience of living two lives, for a person to achieve success.
The three indispensable factors are: shamelessness, shamelessness, and shamelessness!!
Important things must be said thrice. Don't take yourself too seriously, and don't look too highly upon others.
The gap between people is just that. Nothing is unchangeable, it just depends on how much we are willing to pay.
Wen Qing and Li Fang joined Zhang Tianxing's team due to a sudden impulse.
They were idle anyway, so they might as well see what results their high school rivals could achieve during the vacation.
What youthful boy doesn't dream? Which young man doesn't aspire to greatness?
At the vibrant age of eighteen, Zhang Tianxing let out a sigh into the sky.
'If one dies, the bird faces the sky; if one lives, one lasts for eternity. Born, be a hero; dead, be a ghostly legend.'
What a poem, what a poem! Everything is ready, only the east wind is missing.