Chapter 196: Zhou Tingting's Marriage 4

The classmates around saw that Qin Xue indeed had no intention of repaying the money, so they said to Fang Hong, "I think she probably has no money to give you; I already told you not to lend money to Qin Xue, but you wouldn't listen. Now it's fine, huh? You reap what you sow."

Originally, the classmates were willing to hang out with Fang Hong because of her good character.

But ever since Fang Hong placed such groundless trust in Qin Xue,

Everyone also thought Fang Hong was like a bootlicker, and couldn't be bothered to associate with her.

Moreover, Fang Hong previously didn't take to heart the advice they gave her, so the classmates now cared even less about her.

At this moment, facing the mockery of the surrounding classmates, Qin Xue couldn't lift her head.

Fang Hong grew even more anxious: "Qin Xue, we're supposed to be good friends—you promised me you'd repay me in a couple of days, but now? Don't you realize that money is also important to me?"

Fang Hong's family situation is actually not much better than Qin Xue's.

This time, the money Fang Hong lent Qin Xue came entirely from her own New Year's savings.

Fang Hong was naturally very anxious.

Qin Xue also didn't know what to do at the moment, so she could only say to Fang Hong, "Wait two more days for me—I'll definitely give you the money; if I can't come up with it this week, I'll even sell my blood to pay you back."

Qin Xue has always liked saying things like that.

Seeing Qin Xue's earnest expression, Fang Hong's heart softened a bit, and she could only say, "You must repay me within this week, or else we'll break off our friendship."

Fang Hong dropped those harsh words, then switched seats with the other classmates.

Qin Xue didn't care about Fang Hong at all; if Fang Hong wanted to break off the friendship, let her—after all, Fang Hong is poor, lacks connections, and Qin Xue doesn't need her; all along, Fang Hong has been the one subsidizing Qin Xue.

But Qin Xue had already boasted she'd repay the two thousand yuan to Fang Hong, so it seemed she could only turn to Lu Chi for help.

After class ended, Qin Xue ran to the door of Lu Chi's classroom.

Now, when the students of Class Six saw Qin Xue coming, they were no longer surprised.

Qin Xue's fondness for Lu Chi had become common knowledge, but the news that Lu Chi didn't like Qin Xue had also spread throughout the grade.

Qin Xue stood at the doorway, and as soon as Lu Chi came out she grabbed his arm: "Lu Chi, I have something to tell you—I'm really anxious! Can you hear me out?"

"Speak."

Lu Chi's attitude was cold, his face showing utter indifference.

Qin Xue steadied her emotions and said, "Fang Hong's family is having some difficulties; I truly can't help her right now—could you…"

"Lend money?"

Lu Chi seemed to have known all along what Qin Xue was going to say.

Qin Xue also felt a bit awkward to bring it up; usually it was Lu Chi feeling sorry and spending money on her, but now she had become shamelessly asking Lu Chi for money.

Lu Chi said, "My family situation is also difficult; I simply have no money to lend her. If there's nothing else, don't come looking for me."

Having said that, Lu Chi walked away.

Watching Lu Chi's retreating back, Qin Xue couldn't help but stare.

Lu Chi's family situation is difficult?

How could Qin Xue not know?

"You still don't know, do you? Lu Chi's family has gone bankrupt."

Zhou Tingting walked out of the classroom; Qin Xue had been coming to their classroom door quite often since the start of term.

Zhou Tingting finally seized the opportunity and was determined to get a good look at Qin Xue's stunned expression.

"Lu Chi's family has gone bankrupt; they have no money at all. He now has to work outside himself—where would he get spare change to help others? I think your clever plans are off the mark."

"Impossible—how could the Lu family possibly have no money?"

Qin Xue had personally visited the Lu family, seen their big house and their countless servants.

How could such a large family suddenly go bankrupt?

In short, Qin Xue wouldn't believe Zhou Tingting's nonsense.

"Don't waste time talking to her about useless things—hurry up and review."

Su Yun Jiao knew what Zhou Tingting was thinking, so she pulled Zhou Tingting back from the doorway.

Zhou Tingting said, somewhat displeased, "Why are you stopping me? Can't you see Qin Xue is here just for Lu Chi's money? Look at her face after hearing Lu Chi's family went bankrupt—it makes anyone who sees it feel sick."

Su Yun Jiao certainly also knew what kind of person Qin Xue was, but now that Lu Chi's family has gone bankrupt, anything Qin Xue does is pointless.

If Qin Xue were to bear a grudge against Zhou Tingting because of these words, it would be a loss not worth the gain.

"Has your mother told you when to go meet Zheng Haoyuan?"

"I don't know—maybe tomorrow? Tomorrow after school at Hai Cheng Restaurant? I really don't want to go."

Qin Xue had been about to leave, but who would have thought she'd overhear Zhou Tingting and Su Yun Jiao's conversation at the door of Class Six's classroom.

Zheng Haoyuan?

Qin Xue's steps halted.

"My mother wants me to meet Zheng Haoyuan alone, saying it'll deepen the impression—I really don't want to go; handsome and rich or not, I'm not interested."

"I think you'd better not go—leave Zheng Haoyuan hanging there, and he wouldn't dare say anything."

"Exactly!"

Qin Xue heard the voices of Zhou Tingting and Su Yun Jiao gradually fade away.

Zheng Haoyuan?

Qin Xue recalled that Zhou Tingting's family was also very wealthy, capable of arranging her matchmaking, so the other party's family must certainly be either rich or noble.

Qin Xue's mind instantly made up: if Zhou Tingting doesn't go tomorrow, then she herself will go.

If she could snag Zheng Haoyuan, this golden turtle son-in-law, that would be great.

Thinking of this, Qin Xue immediately prepared to get started without further ado.

After school, when she got home, Qin Xue specially picked out a dress she had carefully prepared, then meticulously dressed herself up.

After confirming the look was fine, Qin Xue put all the clothes she needed to change and her cosmetics into her schoolbag, ready to make a splendid appearance after school the next day.

Seeing that it was already the next day after school.

Qin Xue slipped into the restroom when no one was looking, quickly changed her clothes and put on makeup.

As Su Yun Jiao, Zhou Tingting, and Zhou Xiansan were getting ready to leave school together, they saw Qin Xue sneaking out of the girls' restroom.

"How could she dress like that at school?"

Zhou Tingting's face was full of confusion.

Out of the blue, why is Qin Xue dressed like that?

"Never mind."

Su Yun Jiao said, "I think she must have something to do."

Yesterday at the classroom door, Su Yun Jiao deliberately prompted Zhou Tingting to say those words.

Qin Xue was sharing the pressure for Zhou Tingting.

Things should take a turn for the better.