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Chapter 580: The First Day of School
Chapter 580: The First Day of School
Jiang Xia: "If there isn't a better investment opportunity, I think we can wait a few more months to see how things develop."
Due to the economic reforms and the influx of funds, the stock market on the mainland is currently in a positive cycle.
Zhang Rong: "I'm always on edge, afraid to wake up to news of a market crash."
Grandpa Zhang didn't like speculative behavior like stock trading. "If you're always on edge, why not just sell and get a good night's sleep?"
Zhang Rong had forgotten his grandfather's dislike for this. He quickly said, "I'm just learning and getting a feel for it. I haven't put in much money. Besides, with the reforms, if I don't learn and explore new things, I'll fall behind. And falling behind means getting left behind!"
Grandpa Zhang: "Learning is fine, but don't put too much money into it. You can learn and observe without buying. If you do buy, do it in moderation!"
This was why he didn't like it but didn't stop Zhang Rong. After the economic reforms, there would be stock exchanges in the country, and the people needed to keep up with international standards.
Zhang Rong enjoyed business, so he needed to understand these things.
Zhang Rong: "Don't worry, Grandpa, I know my limits."
Grandpa Zhang then warned Zhao Chenglei and Jiang Xia, "You two, don't let Rong corrupt you! He's too reckless and wild!"
Zhang Rong's mouth twitched. Did the old man think Zhao Chenglei was any better? He was even more reckless and wild!
He had his eyes on shipping!
No one knew what he would get up to this time in the capital.
Zhao Chenglei joked, "Don't worry, Grandpa, Second Brother is too bad. I won't play with him anymore, so he can't corrupt me."
Zhang Rong: "..."
Jiang Xia laughed, "Don't worry, Grandpa. Second Brother knows his limits."
Zhang Rong waved his hand at Zhao Chenglei, "You're no good! Stay out of my sight from now on!"
...
The atmosphere lightened up, and Grandpa Zhang didn't lecture them further. The three of them were all good kids with strong principles, so he didn't need to say more.
After dinner, Jiang Xia and Zhao Chenglei left to go home.
The three Zhang brothers also left.
Zhang Zheng and Zhang Rui had to return to the military, so Zhang Rong asked Zhao Chenglei and Jiang Xia, "Do you need me to bring anything back to the fishing village for your parents?"
"No, I'll go back in a few days."
On weekends, Jiang Xia had no classes, so Zhao Chenglei planned to go home to visit.
*
The next morning, Jiang Xia rode her bicycle to school.
Q University's campus was large, and while it would have been convenient for Jiang Dong to drive her, it was less convenient once she got on campus.
Jiang Dong reminded her, "Remember to lock your bicycle, and take good care of your lunch box."
Apart from the bicycle, lunch boxes were also easy to lose because people could easily take them by mistake.
"Got it." Jiang Xia wasn't the type to be careless.
She gave the three babies a kiss and then left.
Zhao Chenglei thought it was a good habit for Jiang Xia to kiss the babies before leaving. If he could be included, it would be even better!
Jiang Xia still had to breastfeed in the morning, and since she wasn't staying on campus, she arrived at the classroom later than the other students, just in time.
The classroom was almost full, and at a glance, it was packed with people.
Everyone was chatting with their desk partners or the students in front or behind them.
Only one spot had several people gathered, discussing their college entrance exam scores with great enthusiasm.
As soon as Jiang Xia appeared at the classroom door, she caught everyone's attention.
The classroom suddenly fell silent.
"Wow, you're so amazing! Your English score is so high, just two points away from a perfect score!" Someone said, and in the quiet classroom, the words were particularly clear!
The person who spoke realized the classroom had suddenly gone quiet and thought the teacher had arrived, so they instinctively turned around and sat down.
The few people gathered around quickly took their seats, turning their attention to the classroom door.
Jiang Xia had grown up used to being the center of attention. Every new semester, when she entered the classroom, it was usually like this.
She noticed an empty seat in the last row and walked over with calm and composure.
Everyone’s gaze followed her involuntarily until she finally sat down.
Many thought to themselves: This classmate is just too beautiful!
Zeng Jing had just been surrounded by a few people. At that moment, she saw Jiang Xia and her eyes sparkled.
Jiang Xia also saw her, glanced once, and then shifted her gaze away.
At that moment, the bell rang, and the counselor walked in, standing at the podium. "Hello, everyone. I am your counselor, Ouyang Chunhong, for the Fashion Design major. I am very happy to be here with all of you, who come from all corners of the country. Over the next four years..."
The counselor introduced herself first, then gave a brief overview of Q University, and finally invited each student to come up and introduce themselves.
One by one, the students stepped up. When it was Zeng Jing's turn, she smiled confidently and said, "Hello, everyone. My name is Zeng Jing, the ‘Jing’ in ‘female youth.’ I’m from Capital City. I know that all of you are the most outstanding students from all over the country. Please give me your guidance in the future! If anyone wants to explore Capital City and isn’t familiar with it, feel free to find me, and I’ll show you around. Thank you, everyone!"
Everyone clapped, and the applause was much more enthusiastic than before.
Perhaps it was because Zeng Jing was beautiful, had a sweet voice, and was very approachable.
The Fashion Design class was mostly female, and Zeng Jing was the most beautiful in the class after Jiang Xia.
The next few students introduced themselves simply, with only a few being more outgoing and expressive.
Jiang Xia was sitting in the back and was the last to go up.
When Jiang Xia stood up, the entire classroom fell silent.
Jiang Xia was so beautiful that even in a plain sailor shirt and military pants, she outshone Zeng Jing, who was wearing a skirt!
Jiang Xia walked up with calm and composure, about to speak, when Zeng Jing suddenly said, "I heard that Jiang Xia is the top scorer in English. Jiang Xia, can you introduce yourself in English?"
Isn’t she always so eager to show off?
Here’s a chance for her to shine in front of the whole class.
Zeng Jing also wanted to hear if her English was as good as rumored.
Everyone’s eyes widened as they looked at Jiang Xia.
Jiang Xia could certainly introduce herself in English, but why should she listen to Zeng Jing?
It would be foolish to pay her any attention!
Jiang Xia ignored the request and smiled at the class. "Hello, everyone. My name is Jiang Xia. Please give me your guidance in the future."
With that, she walked down from the podium.
Everyone couldn’t help but look at Zeng Jing, curious about her reaction.
Zeng Jing: "..."
Being ignored in front of the entire class, and facing everyone’s gazes, Zeng Jing felt a sense of embarrassment and being looked down upon.
The counselor timely walked up to the podium and smiled. "Now that everyone has met their classmates, it’s time to select class officers. Those who want to run for a position can come up and give a speech, and let the class vote for you."
Zeng Jing thought that someone as eager to show off as Jiang Xia would definitely run for class president. Worried that Jiang Xia might become class president and cause her trouble in the future, Zeng Jing was the first to stand up. "Teacher, I want to run for class president!"
The counselor smiled. "Let’s welcome Zeng Jing to the podium to give her speech."
Zeng Jing walked up confidently and, standing at the podium, she glanced at Jiang Xia.
Jiang Xia met her gaze and then turned away, her eyes landing on the window.
She had no interest in running for class officer and needed to rush back to spend time with the children after class. She didn’t have the time.
She wondered if Zhao Chenglei had taken the children out for a walk yet.
Seeing that Jiang Xia had been preempted, Zeng Jing was so angry she could hardly bear to look. She smiled, and began her performance. "Hello, everyone. Let me introduce myself again. My name is Zeng Jing, from primary school to high school..."
(End of Chapter)
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