Chapter 177: with translation of chapter title

Lu Chi had already figured it out; after graduating from university he would immediately look for a job, relying on his previous status and position, it would be easy to find some acquaintances and casually get a General Manager position, then each year he could have an annual salary of several hundred thousand up to over a million.

That money would already be enough for them to live on, and it would also enable them to bounce back.

Zheng Hongyu felt her son was utterly stupid.

Originally, Lu Chi was the young master of the Lu Family; wanting to casually find a job outside paying over a million in annual salary was not difficult at all.

But now their family has fallen into decline; relying solely on Lu Chi's grades, even getting into a good university is difficult.

After entering university there will be various miscellaneous fees, and university takes four years, not even counting graduate school entrance exams.

By then whether Lu Chi can rise above the rest is uncertain; six years of one million is nowhere near enough for them to live on.

But Lu Chi still doesn't know any of this.

Lu Chi still genuinely believes that as long as he graduates from university he will be able to find a job paying over a million in annual salary.

"You stupid son, do you really think that after graduating you'll have your day in the sun? As long as Lu Jingqing is around for a single day, we mother and daughter will absolutely never have a chance to turn things over."

Before, Zheng Hongyu had always thought Lu Jingqing was an easy person to bully; now Zheng Hongyu realized that was merely Lu Jingqing's façade.

Lu Jingqing merely wanted to find an opportunity and then wipe them all out in one sweep.

Never expected Lu Jingqing to be such a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Once I find an opportunity, I must definitely think of a way to deal with Lu Jingqing.

Otherwise they will never possibly have a day to turn things over.

It was already the day school opened.

Su Yun Jiao had already been driven to school by the driver early in the morning, because the College Entrance Exam was in two months, so the students were fighting for every second.

During this period Qin Xue had been studying in the school's remedial class; on the first day of school everyone was still relatively polite.

Just because Qin Xue had been scolded by Lu Chi's mother in the school remedial class before, the classmates also dared not get too close to Qin Xue.

Fang Hong had always been on good terms with Qin Xue before, and still stands on Qin Xue's side.

"Little Xue, don't mind them; they're all snobs, but it doesn't matter—I will always be your friend."

Fang Hong comforted Qin Xue while also saying, "But you really didn't contact me at all during this winter break?"

"You know I've been studying all winter break, so I couldn't contact you; sorry, Red Red, next time I'll definitely remember to contact you."

In fact, Qin Xue had long since forgotten about Fang Hong.

She spent this winter break studying.

Because the teacher said her grades had severely declined, they arranged many worksheets for her in a day; she couldn't even keep up with her own studying, let alone have time to contact Fang Hong.

Moreover, Lu Chi hadn't contacted her these past few days; Qin Xue had been worrying about Lu Chi, so she had no time to mind Fang Hong.

"Alright, alright, then I'll forgive you this time."

Fang Hong has always been tolerant toward Qin Xue.

The surrounding classmates had long realized Qin Xue wasn't a good person; before, because Qin Xue was the class belle and her grades were good, treating them well, they got along with Qin Xue.

But now Qin Xue is seen by them as someone who leans on a rich second-generation, and her academic performance is no longer as good as before; previously she even took advantage of their classmate friendship.

Everyone naturally couldn't be bothered to pay attention to Qin Xue.

"Red Red, could you accompany me to Liu Ban to have a look? I want to see whether Lu Chi has come to school."

"You and the young master Lu aren't reconciled yet? I thought you two had already made up."

Fang Hong looked at Qin Xue somewhat surprised.

Because Qin Xue had previously told her that Lu Chi planned to take Qin Xue out to play during the winter break.

But now it's already this time; their relationship seems unchanged, and if there is any change it's only that they've become even more distant than before.

"I... I also don't know what's up with Lu Chi lately; anyway we've lost contact for several days."

Qin Xue spoke vaguely.

She didn't want Fang Hong to think that Lu Chi and she had already split up.

"Then I'll accompany you to go have a look."

Fang Hong readily agreed, saying, "Anyway, with me by your side, Zhou Tingting and Su Yun Jiao can't do anything to you."

Qin Xue smiled forcedly.

Before, everyone blamed Fang Hong for being careless; otherwise I wouldn't have made such a big fool of myself in the grade.

Fang Hong still has the nerve to say that now.

But I also don't want others to think it was me who eagerly rushed to find Lu Chi.

So I can only let Fang Hong accompany me to go have a look.

These past few days Lu Chi has ignored me, but today is the first day of school, so he surely came to school.

Qin Xue and Fang Hong walked hand in hand to the door of Liu Ban; Su Yun Jiao, Zhou Tingting, and Zhou Xian were inside the classroom analyzing test papers, while a few classmates in the class were horsing around.

No one noticed Qin Xue and Fang Hong at the doorway.

Qin Xue stood at the doorway looking left and right, gazing inside, and finally she discovered that the seat where Lu Chi usually sat was actually empty.

How could this be?

Today is the first day of school; how could Lu Chi not have come to school?

Qin Xue always felt something was off; she wanted to find a classmate to ask clearly what was going on with Lu Chi.

Who knew that suddenly a voice came from behind—Lu Chi's voice: "What are you doing standing here?"

Qin Xue turned her head in surprise and discovered that Lu Chi was standing behind her at some point.

Lu Chi was wearing his school uniform, his expression looking somewhat more tired than before.

Upon seeing Lu Chi, Fang Hong immediately pushed Qin Xue to his side, saying, "What else could it be? Obviously our little Xue missed you—go on and talk, I'm leaving now."

Fang Hong looked at Qin Xue with an expression of "I'm optimistic about you."

But Qin Xue couldn't feel happy.

Because Lu Chi's expression was cold, it was obvious that he was very dissatisfied with Fang Hong's action.

"Sorry, Lu Chi, I haven't told Fang Hong about our matter yet."

Lu Chi had previously deleted Qin Xue's contact information, but later added it back because he needed her to contact Su Yun Jiao.

But after that, Lu Chi would no longer reply to his messages.

Qin Xue's complexion was grim, and she said: "You've been ignoring me for a long time. I'm really worried about you, so I came to see how you are."

"I'm fine; from now on, you should come to our class less often."

Lu Chi coldly rejected Qin Xue.

Qin Xue had long known this would be the situation, but she still said: "Lu Chi, I've thought about it for a long time, I still like you, but I don't like you for your money."