Chapter 1224: Chapter 1226
In the next two years, Gong Ruini continued to dominate the top spot in her class, leaving everyone else feeling various levels of despair.
If she were just a bookworm, everyone might feel happier, as it would prove that fate hadn’t overly favored Gong Ruini.
But Gong Ruini’s eloquence was top-notch, putting everyone under a significant amount of pressure.
They could only console themselves with the fact that such an academic prodigy was destined to study in the United States early on, otherwise they wouldn’t know how to cope.
Although Jing University’s law department had a limited number of government-sponsored study abroad places, everyone assumed, barring any surprises, that one was reserved for Gong Ruini.
"What, you’re actually giving up the government-sponsored study abroad?" Gao Jing couldn’t suppress a loud shout.
The others also looked at her with expressions wondering why she would do such a foolish thing, which left Gong Ruini quite helpless.
Luo Zijun gave up further education, not because she didn’t want to, but because good positions were so scarce, and it was quite difficult for her to have the opportunity to stay in Beijing.
If she could secure a government-sponsored study abroad opportunity, Luo Zijun certainly hoped to stay in the country to develop, but she couldn’t get such a spot.
Or rather, Jing University had very few slots, but they really didn’t expect Gong Ruini to waste one like that.
When Gong Ruini decided to forgo the government-sponsored place, she had considered whether everyone would have opinions, but she really didn’t regret it.
"I can afford my own tuition, but for many people, a government-sponsored study abroad spot is their only chance to study abroad."
"Having one more person go abroad means they can absorb more good things from the West and return to better build the motherland." Gong Ruini, accustomed to big scenes, said such routine things without any pressure.
Gao Jing and the others were stunned. They had considered many ways Gong Ruini might answer this question, but they didn’t expect her to respond with such cliché words.
Yet they couldn’t criticize her for being wrong, "Do you really think this way?"
Gong Ruini didn’t want to accept the spot, fearing that once this history went public, some so-called righteous keyboard warriors would claim Gong Ruini, having money, was still seizing opportunities from impoverished students.
Even if she got the spot with her own ability, she couldn’t withstand the vast number of righteous people.
Moreover, she didn’t know if any classmates who harbored dissatisfaction might stand out at some point, accusing her of various things during her student years.
So the best way was to directly avoid these pitfalls, pay her own tuition, and if people continued to nitpick, she could unceremoniously shut them down.
"I’m worried that if I take this spot, rumors in the school will say that I clearly have money but won’t give up the spot."
"That by taking this opportunity, someone will lose the chance to study abroad."
"For example, if I win a scholarship and don’t donate it, wouldn’t that also cause a stir?"
"Now I’ve gotten something more important than a scholarship, surely someone will have an opinion."
Gao Jing and the others were speechless, even though for years, no one had won a scholarship and then donated the money. If someone truly needed money, they could look into the school’s work-study program, or at the very least, work at Gong Ruini’s tutoring school, ensuring no one would be unable to study.
However, to avoid donating the scholarship, it caused quite a stir, making waves all over the school.
"You’re overthinking it." Luo Zijun wrinkled her nose, "You’re first in the class every year; you deserve this spot."
Luo Zijun and Gong Ruini used to clash in various ways, but at this moment, she still stood up to support Gong Ruini.
Luo Zijun’s words really left Gong Ruini shocked; what was going on with this person, actually supporting her?
"My spot is well-earned, but for impoverished students aspiring in the field of law, the chance to study abroad is rare."
"And thank you." Though it was a rebuttal to Luo Zijun’s words, Gong Ruini sincerely thanked her for speaking up.
Tsk, she really thinks she’s somebody if it weren’t for the current strong influence of the Gong family, she wouldn’t bother to speak positively.
"Be your good person." Luo Zijun slung her bag over her shoulder and headed out.
"By the way, are you all free this weekend?" Luo Zijun stopped at the door to ask if everyone had any time.
What does this mean? How come she’s asking if everyone is free? Even though they’ve been university classmates and roommates for four years, their relationship isn’t great, so why would she ask now?
"Are you treating us?" someone teased, but nobody really thought Luo Zijun would treat.
This person reportedly has a boyfriend, but she never mentioned him to anyone, so they didn’t know who he was.
Since she hasn’t said anything, everyone naturally assumed Luo Zijun probably didn’t want to treat them to meet her boyfriend.
Anyway, they weren’t too concerned about a meal, not having it would save them the trouble.
Luo Zijun nodded, "This weekend, my guy is treating everyone to a meal."
They exchanged glances, surprised—really treating them to a meal, what on earth was happening?
"Ni Zi, make sure to bring your boyfriend." Hmph, if it weren’t for her boyfriend wanting to meet Zhao Xuran, she wouldn’t bother with such matters.
Even if everyone stayed in Beijing for work and development, it doesn’t mean they were all successful.
Luo Zijun was confident that she among her university classmates was one who developed quite well, of course, except for Gong Ruini—she had backing if she needed it, capability, and credentials.
Comparing with her insistently would be enviable to the point of anger.
Inviting Zhao Xuran over, Gong Ruini’s first thought was to politely decline, even though Luo Zijun now had a boyfriend, she still felt that this so-called invitation to eat was going to feel like they were there to fill seats.
"Alright, it’s settled then." Luo Zijun wasn’t going to give Gong Ruini a chance to object, waving her hand as if the matter was finalized.
Stunned, Gong Ruini really wanted to say, "Aren’t you taking yourself too seriously? If you’re going to invite people for a meal, shouldn’t you ask if they have time first?"
Qiao Yanran was very unhappy, "This attitude, hmph, I don’t want to go."
The others also showed faces of anger, ever since, having placed her position so high, everyone decided to ignore it.
It was unexpected she would dare ignore their words, "What kind of person is she?"
"Just go; we’re all in the same system after all." Despite feeling all sorts of dissatisfaction, they had no other choice.
Surely, they couldn’t encounter each other as enemies, especially since they vaguely heard that Luo Zijun managed to stay in Beijing largely because her man played a significant role.
If operated like that, it indicates she comes from quite a good family background. While they may not pursue great relations with Luo Zijun, they certainly couldn’t afford enmity with her.
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