The next day.

Su Rongyin really didn't bring lunch for Jiang Che again.

It seemed she had given up.

Jiang Che didn't mind either.

This part of the routine didn't happen.

All the boys in the class felt better, and it seemed like they could understand the lessons more easily.

Qin Xiaolong was so happy he almost wiggled in his seat. He pulled out two buffet tickets from his pocket, planning to invite Su Rongyin for lunch.

When the lunch bell rang, Qin Xiaolong grabbed the tickets and was about to look for Su Rongyin.

But just as he stood up, Su Rongyin's signature melodious voice came from the direction of Jiang Che's seat behind him: "Jiang Che, let's have lunch together. There's a great restaurant not far from school, my treat!"

Crash!

All the boys' hearts shattered again, even more thoroughly than when she brought breakfast.

The two buffet tickets in Qin Xiaolong's hand were crumpled into a ball, and he was left frozen in place.

This moment needed some background music...

"I have something to do at noon, so I can't make it. Sorry, Su, maybe you can ask someone else," Jiang Che said with a light laugh.

"I can go by myself..." Chen Yunsong started to say, but Jiang Che pulled him up before he could finish.

Watching the two leave, Su Rongyin pouted, wanting to stomp her foot in frustration.

He eats breakfast every morning.

So he refuses my breakfast.

Then I'll invite him to lunch.

But he still refused!

How could he!

Saying he has something to do at noon... I want to see what you're up to!

Fuming, Su Rongyin strode quickly out of the classroom...

"Why do you keep staring at me?" Standing in front of the tea with milk stand, Jiang Che was unnerved by Chen Yunsong's gaze.

"I'm trying to figure out what you're thinking. I really want to open up your brain and see," Chen Yunsong replied honestly.

"Hello, eight yuan a cup... Okay, here's your change." While selling tea with milk, Jiang Che answered, "What I'm thinking, haven't I told you many times?"

"Are you really giving up on Su Rongyin?"

"Yes."

"Not joking?"

"Yes."

"Then who will you date if you give up on Su Rongyin?"

"Hmm?"

Jiang Che didn't understand the question.

Chen Yunsong said gloomily, "I used to think you weren't good enough for Su Rongyin, but I never dared to say it, afraid of discouraging you. But now, I feel like no one else is good enough for you except Su Rongyin."

Jiang Che was stunned, feeling a warmth in his heart from his friend's high praise.

He patted his friend's shoulder and said, "Life is long, don't limit yourself to the present. Besides, it's not like there's no one right now."

"Who?" Chen Yunsong asked, puzzled.

"Teacher Chen Yun," Jiang Che said half-jokingly.

After saying this, he waited for a while but didn't hear Chen Yunsong speak again. He turned to look and found him staring at him, dumbfounded: "Teacher Chen... Little Che, you..."

While chatting and selling tea with milk, the two didn't notice.

Not far away, a youthful and vibrant figure was watching them with a look of surprise...

Today was the last day, marking the official end of the tea with milk business. In ten days, they made a net profit of 11,000 yuan, which was quite impressive.

For the next twenty days, Jiang Che would focus entirely on preparing for the College Entrance Examination.

His goal was to get First Place!

Achieving First Place.

His parents would be happy, bringing honor to the family.

He himself would gain recognition.

And there's also the 50,000 yuan "reward" from Chen Feirong.

Various institutions, including the school, would also award him bonuses...

He originally just wanted some startup capital, but studying was more important. Since getting First Place could achieve both goals, why bother with anything else?

As for whether he could achieve it...

Jiang Che was realistic.

This was already his plan after assessing his capabilities!

After school in the afternoon, as he was about to head home, Jiang Che was stopped by Su Rongyin just as he got on his electric scooter.

She was panting, her small chest heaving, clearly having run all the way.

As soon as they met, she handed a stack of money to Jiang Che.

Jiang Che was baffled.

Chen Yunsong was also baffled.

What was this...

Was this a failed attempt to win him back, turned into a purchase?

I'm not for sale!

"Jiang Che, here's 500 yuan, take it."

"Why would I take your money?"

"Aren't you short on money lately?" Su Rongyin said.

"What makes you think I'm short on money?" Jiang Che was puzzled.

"If you're not short on money, why are you selling tea with milk at noon?" Su Rongyin added quickly, "I happened to see you."

"......"

Jiang Che smiled politely, "Thank you, Su, but I'm really not short on money. Besides, I'm not selling tea with milk starting tomorrow. I need to focus on the College Entrance Examination, so I still won't have time to go out for lunch with you. Thanks again for the invitation."

With that, Jiang Che rode off on his scooter.

Chen Yunsong was left there, a bit awkward, but he still said, "Su, Jiang Che really isn't short on money. We made over 10,000 yuan selling tea with milk in ten days."

After saying that, he also rode off on his scooter.

In a few days...

Made over 10,000 yuan?

Su Rongyin stood there, stunned.

A strong sense of helplessness welled up in her heart.

It was the first time in her life she felt this way.

She suddenly realized that everything she was proud of seemed so powerless when it came to winning back Jiang Che.

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She's very pretty, but Jiang Che was indifferent, and his looks were no less than hers. There were already voices in school saying he was the school heartthrob, standing shoulder to shoulder with her, the school beauty; her family was well-off, and she had plenty of pocket money, but Jiang Che made over 10,000 yuan selling tea with milk in ten days; she was a good student, but in the recent exams, Jiang Che's grades weren't bad either, and Jiang Che could sing well, play basketball, and...

Su Rongyin returned home in a daze.

Xu Jingjie, the potential mother-in-law from Daxia who was scheming to marry off her daughter, heard the door open. She initially wanted to ask how the strategy to invite Jiang Che for lunch went, but seeing her daughter's state, she didn't need to ask to know the result.

"What happened? Tell Mom."

Xu Jingjie took the heavy school bag that Su Rongyin was almost used to carrying and sat her down on the sofa, asking gently.

Su Rongyin said dejectedly, "Mom, Jiang Che rejected me again. He said he had something to do at noon... I followed him and found out he was selling tea with milk."

"And then?" Xu Jingjie asked.

"I thought he might be short on money, so after school, I stopped him and tried to give him 500 yuan, but he didn't take it," Su Rongyin continued.

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Xu Jingjie almost slapped her thigh, helplessly holding her forehead.