After being reborn, the school beauty's entire family knelt down to repent.

Zhao Rou slumped into a chair.

Wang Pangzi's threat was like a sharp blade hanging over her head, ready to fall at any moment and chop her into mincemeat.

"Chen Ming, Chen Ming..." she murmured to herself, the image of Chen Ming's face—once gentle and considerate towards her, but now cold and indifferent—appearing in her mind.

She pinched her thigh hard, trying to wake herself up with the pain.

Do we really have to take that step?

She was unwilling to go and keep company with that greasy, disgusting business partner of Fatty Wang.

……

The school's mock exams have officially begun.

For Chen Ming, this exam was a piece of cake.

After his rebirth, his memory and comprehension abilities were greatly enhanced, and these high school senior problems were no match for him.

He finished all the questions in less than half the time, checked them once, and then handed in his paper and left the examination room early.

The students outside the examination room were stunned; they hadn't expected Chen Ming to hand in his paper so quickly.

It's important to know that this mock exam was extremely difficult, and many people are still struggling with it.

After the exam, Li Yu excitedly ran to tell Chen Ming:

"Chen Ming, you're famous now! A lot of people are saying you handed in your paper early, so you must have failed. They're waiting to see you make a fool of yourself!"

"Did you fail the exam?" Chen Ming chuckled lightly, neither confirming nor denying.

"Yes, they're all waiting to see you make a fool of yourself!" Li Yu said anxiously.

"You handed in your paper so far early this time, what if..."

Chen Ming patted Li Yu on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." After saying that, he turned and left.

Watching Chen Ming's departing figure, Li Yu felt a surge of inexplicable emotion.

He didn't know where Chen Ming's confidence came from, but for some reason, he chose to believe Chen Ming.

Chen Ming did not go straight home, but went to a park near the school.

He sat on a bench by the lake, quietly watching the shimmering surface of the water.

Thinking about all the things that have happened in the past.

He took a deep breath, stood up, and walked towards home.

He stopped as he passed a small shop.

"Boss, a pack of Zhonghua cigarettes, please."

The shopkeeper paused for a moment, then smiled and handed him a pack of cigarettes.

"Chen Ming, you're smoking Zhonghua cigarettes now? Looks like everyone's saying you've struck it rich is true!"

Chen Ming took the cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and said modestly, "Just a small amount."

As the sun set, the sky was dyed blood red, just like the scene he saw before he died in his previous life.

A few days later, Chen Ming was standing on the school's podium, receiving commendation from the principal.

The dazzling sunlight shone on his young face, making him appear even more radiant.

"Chen Ming, you achieved the top score in the entire school in this mock exam, bringing honor to our school! Especially in science subjects, your performance was outstanding, far exceeding the undergraduate admission line! Congratulations!"

The principal was all smiles, as if Chen Ming were his own son.

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience, and the students cast envious glances their way.

Zhang Lingqian sat in the crowd, looking at Chen Ming shining on the stage, her heart pounding.

She secretly took out a small notebook from her schoolbag, which was filled with the words "Chen Ming".

Each character is drawn with a different colored pen, full of a girl's fantasy.

"Originally, the school planned to recommend you to participate in the National Mathematical Olympiad, but..."

The principal paused, then lowered his voice mysteriously.

"The president of Shantou University is coming to our school tomorrow and specifically wants to see you! He says he greatly admires you and intends to admit you exceptionally!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the audience exploded.

Shantou University is one of the top universities in the country! A dream school for so many people!

The principal actually came to the school in person to make an exception and admit Chen Ming?

This is absolutely fantastic news!

Chen Ming was also somewhat surprised.

It seems that my luck has improved since my rebirth.

A slight upturn of his lips revealed a confident smile.

"Chen Ming, you should prepare well. You're meeting with the president of Shantou University tomorrow! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

The principal patted Chen Ming on the shoulder and said earnestly.

Chen Ming nodded, indicating that he understood.

He stepped down from the podium and walked straight towards the classroom.

Along the way, his classmates cast congratulatory glances at him, and some even surrounded him to ask for his study tips.

"Chen Ming, you're amazing! You've been noticed by the president of Shantou University! Don't forget about us in the future!"

Zhang Ming excitedly put his arm around Chen Ming's shoulder and said excitedly.

Chen Ming smiled and said, "Don't worry, you'll get plenty of benefits in the future."

Just then, a figure blocked Chen Ming's path.

It was Zhao Rou. Her face was pale, her eyes were red and swollen, and she looked pitiful.

"Chen Ming, can we talk?"

Zhao Rou's voice trembled slightly, as if she might burst into tears at any moment.

Chen Ming stopped and looked at Zhao Rou in front of him, a cold smile on his face.

Zhao Rou must have come to him for help again.

"What is there for us to talk about?"

Chen Ming's tone was icy, and his eyes were devoid of any warmth.

Zhao Rou bit her lip, fighting back tears, and said:

"I know you're still angry with me, but... but I really have something very important to tell you..."

"What is it?" Chen Ming asked impatiently.

Zhao Rou took a deep breath and mustered her courage to say:

"Fatty Wang...Fatty Wang made me...made me..." she stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence for a long time.

"What do you mean, 'what'?" Chen Ming raised an eyebrow, looking at Zhao Rou with interest.

Zhao Rou's face flushed red, and with all her might, she finally managed to utter those words:

"Fatty Wang asked me... to accompany his business partner..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming showed no surprise or anger, but instead gave a meaningful smile.

He put his hands in his pockets and said in a mocking tone:

"Oh? Accompanying his business partners? How will you accompany them? Tell me."

Zhao Rou stammered, her eyes red-rimmed: "Accompany...accompany his business partners...to dinner..."

Chen Ming raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise, and said:

"Eating? What's so difficult about that? Fatty Wang's business is so big, it's normal for him to know some high-ranking officials and dignitaries. It's just a meal, he's not going to eat you up, is he?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rou finally couldn't hold back her tears and said:

"Chen Ming, you...you don't understand! Those people...the way they looked at me...it scared me..."

She was sobbing, her shoulders trembling slightly.

Chen Ming sneered inwardly, feeling utterly disgusted.

He slowly took out a pack of cigarettes, lit one, took a deep drag, and exhaled a smoke ring before slowly saying:

"I really don't understand. Who are you, Zhao Rou? The school beauty! So many boys want to invite you to dinner, but you always turn your noses up at them. Now that Fatty Wang wants you to have dinner with his business partners, why are you scared?"