With the approaching holidays, Zhang Tianxing put aside other matters and immersed himself in his studies.
A university life without failing a course would be incomplete, but Zhang Tianxing only wished for a passing grade of sixty on every exam.
He was too busy to even make up any missed exams.
He first went to see his counselor, Teacher Ma Qiang. Upon arrival, he offered a cigarette. Ma Qiang glanced at Zhang Tianxing.
"What brings you here today?"
"It's mainly about the attendance points," Zhang Tianxing said with a wry smile, explaining his purpose.
Upon hearing this, Ma Qiang burst into laughter. "That's simple. I'll mark your attendance points for you. You should find time to ask the professor for help, and see if they can highlight the key topics for you."
Hearing this, Zhang Tianxing's eyes lit up. He had forgotten about the possibility of getting key points.
It seemed he was saved and wouldn't suffer too terrible a fate.
After receiving guidance from Old Ma, Zhang Tianxing went to the professor's office and reviewed the crucial points for the exam.
Zhang Tianxing encountered Zuo Lili at school. Zuo Lili glanced at Zhang Tianxing.
"Now that you're a vice minister, where have you been? It's harder to find you than the president. If it weren't for your prompt payments, I would have made you resign long ago."
"I've been quite busy lately. Let me know if there's anything going on with the student union. I'll support people when they need it, and if not, a financial contribution is no problem," Zhang Tianxing declared with a confident pat of his chest, knowing he had money in his pocket.
"By the way, Miss Zuo, what are you so busy rushing off to?"
"You have food and don't know the hunger of those without. There's a car show in Zhonghai City in a couple of days, and I'm planning to be a guest model. Will you come and show your support, Mr. Big Boss?" Zuo Lili giggled.
Zhang Tianxing eyed Zuo Lili's legs. With her figure and looks, it would be a waste not to be a model.
Coincidentally, Guo Jiajia had mentioned buying a car. It was better to act now than later, so he decided to visit the car show.
However, he first needed to check how much money he had in his wallet...
Zhang Tianxing discovered a major inconvenience: the absence of a dedicated accountant.
As a result, he wasn't even sure how much money he had in his own pocket.
His current business was small, so it was manageable. But as his ventures grew, not having a dedicated accountant would be problematic.
However, he remembered the BMW Wu Jiuping had driven last time. Zhang Tianxing made up his mind: if he were to buy a car, it would have to be better than Wu Jiuping's.
If he bought a car, it had to be superior to Wu Jiuping's. He couldn't let Wu Jiuping trample all over him again. Wu Jiuping, with his lack of foresight, had repeatedly troubled him. There couldn't be a third or fourth time.
Last time he saw Wu Jiuping spitting blood, he thought Wu Jiuping had learned his lesson. But he was mistaken; he had overestimated Wu Jiuping's humanity.
A dog can't change its habits, so those like Wu Jiuping deserved to be dealt with.
He would be as ruthless as autumn winds sweeping away fallen leaves, making them truly submit.
He enjoyed seeing them frustrated and powerless.
Let them prey on the villagers, let them act arrogantly, let them all learn a lesson.
There were always people working hard in this world; it wasn't a place where this group of second-generation heirs could do whatever they pleased.
With the final exams approaching, a tense atmosphere of studying permeated the entire campus.
Even the internet cafes outside the school saw a significant drop in business.
But these were minor issues. Zhang Tianxing's current focus was not on the two small shops outside the school.
However, after visiting twice, Zhang Tianxing found that Bai Zhi had managed the two shops impeccably. She truly lived up to her reputation as a renowned operator.
Upon seeing Zhang Tianxing, Bai Zhi presented the account books from the recent period, ready for him to review.
Zhang Tianxing took them casually, inquired about the recent situation, and returned the books to Bai Zhi.
The results were largely as expected. The internet cafes had recouped their initial investment within three months.
Zhang Tianxing was surprised. He had predicted it would take five months to break even, but it happened in three.
Bai Zhi smiled. "I saw your crayfish hotpot was running a membership event, so I organized a similar membership recharge promotion at our internet cafe. The money came in quickly. Additionally, the profit from snacks, instant noodles, and drinks was substantial. I didn't expect a small internet cafe to be more profitable than a restaurant."
"Sister Bai, keep up the good work. I won't mistreat you at the end of the year," Zhang Tianxing said, realizing the benefit of having capable subordinates who could handle tasks without his direct involvement. He painted a promising future for her. In reality, it wasn't an empty promise; Zhang Tianxing would show his appreciation at the year's end.
He wanted people to know that following Zhang Tianxing was an easy way to make money.
Many people at the school were anticipating Zhang Tianxing's downfall. He had gained considerable attention among the freshmen and was appointed as a vice minister in the student union. Most infuriatingly, after becoming vice minister, Zhang Tianxing only occasionally attended meetings, and was rarely seen otherwise.
Envy, not poverty, was the issue. Zhang Tianxing's behavior sparked the indignation of a group led by Ma Xiaojun.
Now, with exams approaching, they were eager to see Zhang Tianxing's scores. After all, everyone studied together, and Zhang Tianxing's academic talent was evident.
Excellence was out of the question; even passing was a big problem.
However, Zhang Tianxing was not worried. He had already discussed the attendance points with his counselor, Ma Qiang.
The rest depended on whether the "sixty points is king" principle would apply to him.
University life in youth was fleeting. Fortunately, with the help of two outstanding students, Tan Honghong and Hu Yulin, Zhang Tianxing set aside everything else and focused solely on his textbooks.
Initially, he still took phone calls, but he soon found it extremely disruptive to his learning efficiency.
Zhang Tianxing did not want to fail his first semester as a freshman, especially as the class monitor. He couldn't be the first to fail; it would be a laughingstock.
Later, Zhang Tianxing became angry. "Don't bother me with business matters. I'm preparing for my exams. If everything requires my personal approval, what are you all there for? These next two weeks are a test for everyone. After my exams, I will review your results one by one."
If a tiger doesn't show its fangs, people think it's a sick cat. Zhang Tianxing's outburst finally allowed him to study in peace.
However, by sheer coincidence, his angry demeanor on the phone was witnessed by someone, and thus the news of Zhang Tianxing's outburst spread.
"That incredibly handsome guy among the freshmen is furious. If anyone dares to disturb my studies again, I won't let them off."
"Ah, not only is he handsome, but he also gets so many phone calls. He must have a mine at home; he's a rich second-generation heir."
"Get real. You don't know. That's Zhang Tianxing from the Little Lobster Association, who started from scratch."
"You're calling me foolish, but you don't believe me. Try starting from scratch yourself. It's only truly starting from scratch if you have relatives guiding you."
"Are you saying Zhang Tianxing is being kept? Otherwise, why would he get so many phone calls? It seems he's desperately preparing for the exam and doesn't want them to bother him."
"We're all classmates, and you're going too far. Where is the address and phone number of the rich benefactor? I'm from the sports department, let me go, leave Zhang Tianxing to me. I don't need to study!"
"Even if they weren't disturbing Zhang Tianxing's studies, he wouldn't make it. I heard that Hu Yulin explained one problem to him for an hour, repeating it three times, and he still didn't understand. This is not a student. Heaven gave him handsome looks, but took away his intelligence."
"Then Zhang Tianxing is doomed to fail this exam."
"It's hard to say. What if some teachers go easy on him? He has money, after all. In this day and age, money can make the devil push the millstone. However, with his abilities, passing is a problem."