After waiting for quite a while and seeing that Su Huai showed no signs of stopping, Chen Nuanhan finally couldn't stay calm anymore.
It's not like I pinched you hard, did I really deserve this?
"Does it really hurt that much?"
She carefully spoke up, her expression a mix of unease and a touch of impatience.
A grown man crying like this, sheesh!
She had the least respect for men who whined like women, sometimes even cursing a few times when she was in a bad mood.
But now was different; after all, Su Huai was crying because of her, and she felt she had to comfort him.
Ah, my life is so tough...
She hesitated a moment, then raised her hand to gently pat Su Huai's shoulder, cooing softly.
"Stop crying. There are new classmates on the bus, what does this look like... Okay, how about I treat you to a cold drink after we get off?"
She had tried her best to keep her voice down, but Wu Tianyou, who was sitting in the front, had been paying attention to her the whole time. His ears perked up like Radar's, quickly picking up on what was going on.
"Holy shit!"
Wu Tianyou flipped over and leaned on the back of his seat, making a scene with his exclamations.
"Old Su, what the hell is going on with you? Miss home already on your first day of school? Feel like the sky is falling without your parents? Or did you just secretly confess to Chen Nuanhan and now you're in excruciating pain because she rejected you? Dude, you're really making us Daqing folks look bad..."
"Would you shut up!"
Chen Nuanhan glared at Wu Tianyou, feeling even more embarrassed than Su Huai.
Who would want this kind of infamy?
She looked around at the stares of the other students and parents, feeling like her embarrassment was about to turn into a disease.
"Oh oh!"
Wu Tianyou zipped his lips with a teasing gesture, signaling he would be quiet, but his eyes mocked Su Huai, laughing to himself.
He shared the same school but different classes with Chen Nuanhan and Su Huai, and he was also a member of the Bai Yueguang Unrequited Love Army.
Compared to the real academic prodigies and second-generation rich kids, he had no advantages to speak of, but in front of Su Huai, he could really find a sense of superiority.
Taller, handsomer, fairer, stepping on genuine Adidas shoes, holding an iPhone 6s plus, with a fashionable hairstyle and a Bvlgari B.ZERO1 men's necklace around his neck, and a Prada men's backpack from this year's collection on his back—his whole getup probably worth over 80,000.
Couldn't he pass for a mini Tall, Rich, and Handsome?
But Chen Nuanhan would rather sit next to Su Huai than have too much contact with him, which really annoyed him.
Now, having taken a jab at Su Huai, he felt much more relieved.
"Hey, we're here."
Wu Tianyou, laying on the back of his seat, raised his eyebrows at Chen Nuanhan and said with a smiling face, "Why don't we get off first, and let Old Su cry it out a bit? He'll be too embarrassed to look up with you standing there."
One must admit, good-looking guys can never really look bad in what they do.
Even though Wu Tianyou was rather brash, the exuberant vibe he had at the ripe age of 19 had its own youthful charm. After all, who didn't have a little wildness in their youth?
Chen Nuanhan thought for a moment and then nodded slightly.
Neighboring students and parents were glancing over; she liked attention, but not this kind. She just wanted to leave this embarrassing atmosphere as soon as possible.
As for whether Su Huai was really in some kind of trouble... what did she care?
He was just a classmate.
Chen Nuanhan got off the bus with Wu Tianyou and then stood to the side, waiting for him to help with her luggage.
The weather was hot, the area noisy, but somehow the hustle and bustle near her seemed more gentle than elsewhere.
Today she wore a knee-length white dress with a tender pink T-shirt on top, standing there quietly, like a freshly bloomed lotus.
The boys couldn't help but steal glances at her, while the fresh-faced college students didn't even dare to get too close.
The senior accompanying them on the bus raised his voice, giving instructions and offering help, showcasing masculinity as they sweat profusely, as if they were ready to throw their skull out with the sweat to emphasize their vigor.
The girls kept their distance, avoiding any possibility of being in the same frame as her, with only one or two nonchalant ones chirping, "She's so pretty..."
Indeed, when it came to beauty, Chen Nuanhan had never been outdone in Yougao throughout five grades.
She naturally reveled in everyone's adoration, responded with a gentle smile, and walked to a nearby stall to buy three bottles of chilled beverages.
The girl was never the type to take undue advantage of boys to the point of being a classic green tea; her game was much, much higher.
By this time, Su Huai had already gotten his emotions in check.
An adult's breakdown happens in an instant, but an adult's emotional control far surpasses that of a youth.
Raising his head and wiping away his tears, Su Huai felt a sense of relief and his spirits lifted.
As all the students and parents passed by, they looked at him with curious eyes, but Su Huai didn't care. He responded with a smile, as composed as ever.
No way?
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There can't really be people thinking I'm some fragile-minded, tender 19-year-old, right?
Even if you do, it doesn't matter. Think what you want, and I lose if I even bother explaining.
After all, in six months or a year, I'll be the elite rich kid you can't even hope to rub shoulders with.
Making money after rebirth isn't it just a matter of having hands to do the work?
Su Huai loosened up his limbs and, carrying his handbag overhead, slowly got off the bus, the last one to do so.
Turning his head, he saw the school gate of his long-missed alma mater, with its T-shaped entrance that the guys jokingly called a thong. Everyone used to complain about how ugly it was, but now it gave Su Huai a sense of fond familiarity.
Capital Normal University might not be considered a top university, but it truly is a great school.
The school is strict, full of teachers with integrity, competitive in key disciplines, and is set to join the elite double first-class universities next year. Current students will get to reap all the benefits before they graduate.
However, Su Huai's major was nothing to brag about— he was in the School of Management, majoring in e-commerce.
At Capital Normal's Management School, the flagship major is Public Administration, which is really strong nationally and has numerous cooperative projects with the government of Capital City.
Unfortunately, Su Huai missed the mark for Public Administration by a few points and, on a whim because of Chen Nuanhan, chose e-commerce instead.
Looking at it now, the school did make the e-commerce program look vibrant, and despite being less than five years old, it managed to make some noise every year.
But by the time Su Huai graduated, it wouldn't be the same.
On one hand, e-commerce was saturated, and on the other, the industry's development was light-years ahead of the textbooks, not to mention the overwhelming impact of live-streaming sales on traditional experiences...
All those negative buffs stacked up or what?
In his previous life, Su Huai didn't do well, and his lousy major played a big part in that.
Zhang Xuefeng spoke the truth, a good university's name is nothing compared to a good major. A filler major like e-commerce that doesn't excel at anything is tough for job hunting—even Qingbei graduates don't earn high salaries with it.
But, Su Huai couldn't care less now.
No matter how bad the major is, it's not going to hinder my flight. There are so many ways to make money.
For instance, in December next year, Bitcoin will soar to 19,000 US dollars, marking the first wave of explosive trends.
Then there's Maotai, which will hit 2500+ around 2021, and it's only a few bucks now?
Su Huai has his roadmap all figured out—earn the first pot of gold in six months, then invest in Bitcoin followed by Maotai, and spend the rest of the time just enjoying college life. In 2022, go abroad and buy another round of stocks; after that, I can just lie back and enjoy life.
As for how to make that first pot of gold... Damn, could someone help me find my brain?
Seems like I left it in my rented room in the future...
Su Huai looked at the thong-like school gate, his expression somewhat solemn.
The year 2016 was just too long ago, and he had almost no recollection of any decent opportunities from that era. Can you believe Huawei hadn't even started leading the way back then?
Looks like I've got to start hustling in the time to come...
I'm not aiming to make a lot of money, but I need at least to straighten out my thought process, then use my far-superior insights to look for low-cost opportunities to get started.
Well, I do have over 2000 bucks in living expenses in my pocket; save 500 for steamed buns, and use the rest to pry open whatever I can.
A fight with my back against the wall, no plan B!
As for those delusions of winning over some wealthy beauty... Just joking.
If you're high EQ, you'd say: Huai is not that kind of guy.
If you're low EQ, you'd say: Easier said than done.
With a tan from summer driving lessons and less than 200 bucks worth of Taobao fashion, dream on about wooing rich beauties!
Previously, Su Huai claimed he'd rather die than start a business, too bitter, too tiring. But when rebirth became reality, his first thought was still to make money.
Money is a man's courage; when you're poor for too long, even time feels shorter.
While no amount of money can make time last longer, busy people of the same era find themselves with vastly different outcomes. The big shots always have radiant eighteens to cater to them, while the losers deal with their ballooning bellies alongside their 300-dollar meals.
Let the dogs engage in romance; I want to focus on making money.
As Su Huai was getting tough, Chen Nuanhan returned to the car with three bottles of drinks, took one out, and handed it to Su Huai.
"Here, this is for you. Sorry about earlier... although you were rude first, I shouldn't have been that violent. Don't be mad, okay?"
When she tilted her head cutely, Su Huai was taken aback.
It was the kind of stupefied where his eyes went wide.
Chen Nuanhan was impatient yet amused, and her mood was extremely happy.
Look at you, silly thing, knocked out by a bottle of drink?
But then again, who can withstand my charm?
Hehe~~~
However, a blissful Chen Nuanhan failed to notice that Su Huai's gaze was not on her face. It was a vacant stare.
In his eyes, there was no woman, only the sudden vision of his dad.
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