Rumors stop at the wise. Someone couldn't stand it any longer and told Zhang Tianxing, "Class monitor, some people say you're a failure. Do you want to teach them a lesson?"
"Why bother with them? Study hard, strive for progress every day. The exams are coming up soon. Just ignore them. Whether I pass or not isn't up to them. We'll see when the scores come out."
Ma Xiaojun and the others were disappointed. They thought Zhang Tianxing would have taken action upon hearing this. If he had resorted to violence, Ma Xiaojun would have reported him directly to the Youth League Committee, stripped Zhang Tianxing of his vice-ministerial post, and made things difficult for him.
However, to their surprise, Zhang Tianxing was like a patient turtle, not at all like the rumors said, who would fight at the slightest disagreement. Regardless of what others said, he focused solely on his studies. He went over the teacher's highlighted points again and again. For the past half month, he poured all his energy into his studies.
Tan Honghong smiled, "What were you doing before? If you had studied hard earlier, you wouldn't be in this situation."
"It's all the same. As long as the exam hasn't happened, it's not too late to study. After all, learning is a lifelong pursuit," Zhang Tianxing replied casually and went back to studying the teacher's highlighted points. If one lacked talent in learning, there was no other way but the most tedious method: repetition, again and again, to achieve understanding. He didn't seek deep comprehension, only to remember the process. Everything was for the sake of the exam. Fortunately, English didn't require much study, which was a great relief. Zhang Tianxing's English was quite proficient.
Soon, the exam arrived. Zhang Tianxing looked at the test paper and found it manageable. Most of the highlighted points were tested. As for how many points he would get, that was uncertain. At this moment, Zhang Tianxing was like a war god possessed, writing down everything he knew, and filling in what he didn't know, just in case he encountered someone attractive and wanted to give himself bonus points. Everything was ready, now just waiting for the scores.
He had some time to check out the car exhibition. If possible, buying a car shouldn't be a problem. The internet company and internet cafes he owned earned him money. Primarily, member activities allowed Zhang Tianxing to accumulate over a million yuan. My goodness, it seemed the company needed to be managed well. The money was collected in advance; not doing a good job would be unethical. Zhang Tianxing planned to go to the City Sports Exhibition Center to view the car exhibition.
Shi Xingxing heard about it and insisted on going along. "Third Brother, my dear Third Brother, please take me with you. My life is all about fast cars and beautiful women. You're going to see cars, and I must go with you."
"Then how will we get there? Taxi, or public transport?" Zhang Tianxing asked casually.
"Third Brother, I know you're rich, but I have a car. We'll cycle there. We can exercise and see the car exhibition. Besides, you're just looking, not planning to buy on the spot," Shi Xingxing suggested.
Fast cars and beautiful women were still a bit distant for him, but he could own a bicycle first and let it carry his dreams. Zhang Tianxing thought that was fine, so they would cycle there.
On Saturday morning, Zhang Tianxing and Shi Xingxing appeared at the school gate on their two bicycles. Just as they were about to ride off, an urgent voice rang out.
"Zhang Tianxing, wait for me."
Zhang Tianxing looked back and saw it was Zuo Lili. Next to her was a Volkswagen Jetta, and a man was entangled with Zuo Lili. The man walked over, glanced at Zhang Tianxing, and said, "Young man, you look quite spirited. Interested in meeting someone? My elder brother would definitely want to be friends with you."
"No interest. Miss Zuo, what are your instructions?"
Zuo Lili quickly said, "Where are you going? Take me with you."
"We're going to the car exhibition. You're going too? Why aren't you taking a car?" Shi Xingxing asked curiously.
"Buddy, I'm Bai Shaowu. I'm friendly. I'll drive Lili there. You two go ahead," Bai Shaowu said, reaching out to pull Zuo Lili.
"Bai Shaowu, let go of my hand. I'm not going with you. I'm going with my classmates. Zhang Tianxing, give me a ride on your bike. Stop wasting time here," Zuo Lili didn't want to be with Bai Shaowu for a single moment.
Bai Shaowu smiled, a wicked grin appearing on his face. "Zuo Lili, it's not that I'm saying this, but you know my conditions. They're not exceptional, but my family can still manage a million or so. In Zhonghai, my Bai family has some influence. Aren't you graduating soon? Get in the car, and I'll have my father arrange a good job for you." After speaking, Bai Shaowu stared at Zuo Lili, waiting for her surrender. All one had to do in university was to get a good job, Bai Shaowu thought. He couldn't believe he couldn't win over Zuo Lili. Then, Bai Shaowu said to Zhang Tianxing and Shi Xingxing, "This is none of your business. To be honest, I've taken a liking to Zuo Lili. I'm currently pursuing her. So, there's nothing else. You two can go do whatever you were doing. Don't linger here. Lili is shy."
Zuo Lili was almost driven crazy by Bai Shaowu's words. "Tianxing, take me with you. I have nothing to do with this Bai Shaowu." She looked at Zhang Tianxing with pathetic eyes. Others might not know Zhang Tianxing's background, but Zuo Lili knew it very well. She often worked part-time as a model off-campus. Xiaolongxia Hotpot and Tianxing Investment Company were recently the most dazzling companies in Zhonghai. It was rumored that both were related to Zhang Tianxing. If one could build a good relationship with Zhang Tianxing, finding a job wouldn't be difficult. Even getting into government agencies wouldn't be impossible. Their turnover figures made countless people envious. Their advertising and marketing strategies were all considered classics. This Bai Shaowu, at first glance, was only after her body. Empty promises were easy to make. But Zuo Lili, from the first moment, saw that Bai Shaowu was unreliable. He was merely attracted to her long legs. As a qualified campus belle, Zuo Lili was very clear about the gaze of such men. Bai Shaowu's eyes looking at her revealed a silvery-gray tinge.
Zhang Tianxing was much better. His sunny, handsome face was pleasing to the eye. Not to mention Zhang Tianxing's radiant smile, which brought a sense of peace. This Bai Shaowu thought he could get her to get into his car by painting a rosy picture. He was overthinking things; his thoughts were too simple. Zhang Tianxing glanced at Zuo Lili. Seeing the determination in her eyes, he sighed. "Alright, fine. This Bai Shaowu doesn't seem like a good person. I'll help Zuo Lili, after all, Zuo Lili usually took good care of me in the student union." A drop of kindness received should be repaid with a gushing spring, especially when it was just giving Zuo Lili a ride on a bicycle.
Shi Xingxing quickly wiped his back seat. "Senior Zuo, how about I give you a ride?"
"No need. I'll ride with Tianxing."
Zhang Tianxing waved at Bai Shaowu. "Let's go, handsome. Sister Li isn't the kind of woman you imagine."