Next, Zhou Xitong found that Lu Zhu was no longer as obedient.
She even frequently refused her requests.
Zhou Xitong was furious, "Are you trying to jack up the price?"
Lu Zhu continued reading intensely, not lifting his head, "No."
"Tsk, you just want more money, I’ll give you a raise."
Lu Zhu was somewhat tempted, but thinking about the return on investment, he still shook his head.
Zhou Xitong gritted her teeth, she was not willing to deal with those menial tasks.
"Ye Chunxiao, you do it." She commanded, looking down on her newly acquired underling.
Ye Chunxiao dared not refuse Zhou Xitong and simply nodded, "Okay."
Her grades were not outstanding, and the chances of getting into a good university were slim.
If she could cling to Zhou Xitong, life might be easier for her.
Although reluctant at heart, Ye Chunxiao still treated Zhou Xitong as a leader on the surface and dared not defy her.
When they went to the cafeteria for lunch.
A senior walked over to Lu Zhu, "Let’s go, today we eat from the second window."
He was tall and big, and had a large appetite as well.
At the start of the school year, this junior had approached him.
Every day, they would meet in the cafeteria, he used her meal card to pay and then gave her cash back at a discount.
This way, he saved money and didn’t have to spend so much on his food every month.
But today, Lu Zhu refused, "Sorry, I can’t let you use my school card anymore."
The senior was taken aback, "Why?"
"The return on investment is too low."
The senior: "???" What does that mean?
Eating food, what does it have to do with any investment rate?
Lu Zhu did not explain further and felt it was clear, so he went to get food.
Looking at his plate, one meat and one vegetable, Lu Zhu felt a bit pained.
But eating pickles like before definitely wouldn’t sustain high-intensity studying.
Lu Zhu picked up an egg and bit into it as if avenging a deep grudge.
Yue Qingqing saw the changes in Lu Zhu.
It wasn’t out of great compassion, but she could tell from his aura that Lu Zhu had not had an easy journey.
This all contributed to Lu Zhu’s radical personality.
But as a classmate, Yue Qingqing still hoped he would not stray off the path.
Almost two weeks had flown by since school started.
The school’s opening ceremony was scheduled for Friday.
Yue Qingqing was chosen as the representative speaker for the first-year students.
As the girl walked onto the stage, a restless and anxious atmosphere suddenly filled the room.
"Is that Yue Qingqing? She’s so pretty."
"Her skin is so nice, so fair, and her eyes are large, wow, her grades are so good too."
"I heard she’s from Zhuancheng, a place known for beautiful girls."
"Which first-year class is she in? Does anyone know?"
Amidst the buzzing of the crowd, Yue Qingqing’s voice flowed through the microphone steadily and clearly.
"Hello everyone, my name is Yue Qingqing, and I am honored to be here today..."
The room unexpectedly quieted down, leaving only the girl’s gentle yet firm voice echoing slowly through the auditorium.
Zhou Xitong coldly snorted, just hearing Yue Qingqing’s voice irritated her.
It’s just that she scored a bit better on the middle school exam, what’s so great about that.
Such people, without family or background, will only know the harsh reality once they enter society.
They only act high and mighty in school for a few years.
Thinking this way, Zhou Xitong smirked, feeling much better.
On the stage, Yue Qingqing was nearing her concluding remarks, and she bowed.
"Thank you, everyone."
Thunderous applause arose from the audience, and a particularly brave boy even whistled loudly.
It caused the principal sitting in the front row to turn and look over.
The hall quieted down slightly.
Yue Qingqing stood up straight, preparing to step down from the stage.
But suddenly, she blinked.
At the entrance of the auditorium stood a tall and handsome figure.
Against the light, it was hard to see clearly, but Yue Qingqing’s heart skipped a beat.
How could he appear here?
Or did she see wrongly?