With global currency devaluation, I'll wear these back and take my whole family flying!

Shen Ci spoke sincerely, neither servile nor arrogant, and most importantly, she presented solid evidence to prove that her money came from investments.

Principal Wang was also surprised to see that Shen Ci's stock holdings amounted to more than two thousand yuan.

He also invests in stocks, but he has poor judgment and has lost at least tens of dollars over the years. He is not as capable as a female student.

With a sigh of relief, Principal Wang finally smiled: "Well done! As expected of our top students from USTC, you are capable and responsible!"

The department head also breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that the matter would fall through. He immediately said, "Then, Principal, shall I contact the media? We should give this a good publicity; this is a big deal!"

Such a large donation, especially from a current student of our school, is very beneficial for the school's publicity. Everyone who sees it will say it's a wonderful story.

Moreover, it is common practice for the media to be present when accepting donations. Sometimes the school is responsible for contacting the media, and sometimes the donating company makes the contact and handles it itself. In short, it is all for the sake of a good reputation.

Principal Wang nodded: "Yes, we should publicize it and give our student Shen Ci a good shout-out."

"Principal, there's no need for publicity." Shen Ci quickly spoke up upon seeing this. "As I just said, I prefer to keep a low profile. Besides, the essence of this matter is that I'm making up for the trouble I caused the school, there's nothing worth publicizing."

The department head and Principal Wang were taken aback upon hearing this, and exchanged bewildered glances.

Seeing this, Shen Ci suggested, "How about the principal, the director, and I take a group photo with the telescope? Then we can put the photo on the school bulletin board?"

Seeing Shen Ci say this, Principal Wang couldn't help but smile and nod: "Alright, since Shen Ci has said so, then we won't invite the media. Let's just take a group photo and have some fun."

Upon hearing this, the department head quickly chimed in, "Then I'll go to the school's photography club and find a student to help take the photos."

At Shen Ci's suggestion, several school leaders, department heads, and Li Jianguo took a group photo with the four donated astronomical telescopes, and Shen Ci, unable to refuse their hospitality, was placed in the middle.

After the group photo, the school leaders all went to look at the binoculars. Taking the opportunity, Shen Ci pulled the department head aside and whispered, "Director, I would like to ask you for leave."

"Are you taking leave?" the department head asked. "For how many days?"

"Isn't National Day coming up soon? I want to go home for a trip, so I plan to invite people over during National Day so that I have enough time for the holiday."

He would definitely not approve a student's request for consecutive days off before a holiday if it were a regular day and there was no reason for it.

But after today's incident, Shen Ci was clearly different. The department head nodded in agreement without hesitation: "No problem, have you prepared the leave slip?"

"Not yet, shall I deliver it to you this afternoon?"

"No need, I'll approve it directly. You can give me the same leave slip when you come back."

Seeing this, Shen Ci smiled and thanked him repeatedly.

Instead, the department head, seeing that no one was around, timidly asked, "Shen Ci, may I ask you for some advice on stock trading?"

Shen Ci: "..."

In the end, Shen Ci naturally declined. Even if she really was a stock market genius, the stock market was inherently risky and always had unstable factors.

No one can guarantee a 100% profit without any losses.

-

"Qijia Sushi" Nanhuan store.

Shen Li brought her roommates here to celebrate successfully receiving her payment for her role in the film.

"Honey, you have such a good eye for choosing places! This is the best sushi restaurant in Longcheng," Wang Chuhan couldn't help but praise as soon as she entered the store.

Sun Yuan nodded in agreement: "That's right. I heard that the ingredients are all air-freighted in on the same day, so they are especially fresh."

Zhao Meina smiled and said to Shen Li, "Li, we won't stand on ceremony with you today, we'll definitely eat our fill!"

All three were locals from Longcheng and came from well-off families, so they had obviously all eaten at this restaurant before.

Shen Li had eaten there once because her sister had taken her there, and she liked it very much. She also felt that the price and class of the place were worthy of the word "feast". She wanted to treat her good friend to a big meal.

"Don't be shy, eat as much as you want, and pick the expensive stuff!" Shen Li was unusually lively, and happily told the group, "After we eat, let's go to SKP, and I'll give each of you a gift!"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you this time." Upon hearing this, Wang Chuhan took Shen Li's arm and said with a grin, "Because I want to share in your good fortune. Anything you give me will surely bring good luck. Once I get a role and earn money, I will definitely give you a gift in return."

Zhao Meina nodded and said, "That's right. Everything has been going so smoothly for Ali lately. She must be blessed by Lady Luck. Let's share in her good fortune."

The group entered the store chatting and laughing, only to bump right into Kate Tsui who was coming from the opposite direction.

"What bad luck!" Wang Chuhan muttered subconsciously when she saw Xu Zishan.

Xu Zishan was accompanied by two companions, who had obviously finished eating and were planning to leave. When they saw Shen Li and the others, Xu Zishan's expression instantly turned disdainful.

After the press conference, she felt relieved. Shen Li was obviously not one of the main characters, so she didn't really care who she played.

Shen Li didn't want to pay attention to Xu Zishan and even pulled her roommate aside to let her go first, but Xu Zishan still stopped in front of her.

"Although I don't care, I'm still very curious." Xu Zishan glanced at Shen Li with disdain and asked, "Who exactly are you playing?"

"Don't even mention that you're playing 'Aru,' your makeup and styling that day weren't at all for a maid."

Seeing that Xu Zishan was so blatantly bullying Shen Li, Zhao Meina immediately spoke up in her defense: "What does it matter to you what role Shen Li plays? You stole her role by your own means and have been provoking her every day. Do you really think we don't know?"

Wang Chuhan snorted and echoed, "That's right, they're not ashamed but proud of it."

But their words seemed to have no effect on Kate Tsui, because her family had the power and she could take shortcuts.

“If you’re so capable, why don’t you spend money to buy a role? It’s not my privilege, and I’m not stopping you.” Xu Zishan said, then looked at Shen Li and said, “It’s fine if you don’t want to say, but I guess it’s some rich girl with few scenes in the show or something.”

Based on Shen Li's makeup and styling that day, Xu Zishan felt that her guess was probably pretty accurate.

At this moment, a short-haired girl next to Xu Zishan suddenly spoke up, deliberately making things difficult for Shen Li: "You should have received your payment by now, right? How much? Our Shanshan got 35 yuan!"

Seeing Xu Zishan's smug look, Shen Li finally whispered, "8 yuan."

"Ahahahaha!"

"Eight dollars?"

"So cheap!"

"Oh my god, I thought I'd at least get fifteen yuan."

Upon hearing this, Kate Tsui and her group burst into laughter. Kate Tsui even mocked, "Then you'd better be careful what you eat today. This place is very expensive. Don't let one meal cost you half of your film salary."

Shen Li waited expressionlessly until she finished speaking before adding calmly, "I get eight yuan per episode, what about you?"