Chapter 644: Chapter 663: A Moth’s Selfishness
Unlike at an all-girls academy, most of the students attending the finance department here were the second sons of Federation Nobles or their illegitimate children from the fringes of the family.
It was a given that anyone who came to this school had no chance of inheriting their family’s business. They would basically just live off dividends, and that would be the end of it.
As the only daughter of the Dais Family, Mei Lin was a newcomer, and many people fawned over her.
Their intentions were obvious. They wanted to win her over, and in doing so, conveniently take control of the Dais family behind her. They could become a Marquis themselves—why wouldn’t they jump at the chance?
Jiang Jiang despised those people.
It wasn’t out of jealousy that they could stand by Mei Lin’s side more openly, but because of their attitude and perception of her.
They didn’t treat Miss Meilin as someone to be properly courted at all. Many of them disrespected her. Despite being practically strangers, they were already looking at her as if she were their girlfriend or even their wife, trying to make decisions for her.
But he had never said anything. Until now...
"Yes." Jiang Jiang was resolute, his gaze filled with absolute trust. "I believe in you, Miss. You can definitely turn the New Star app into the biggest interstellar livestreaming company!"
"..."
"I only have a small stake, I’m not the one leading it... Anyway, never mind that!" Mei Lin’s expression turned serious. "I’m going to give Qian Xingxing more money tomorrow! A lot more! So he can get the company off the ground quickly!"
"By the way, Miss, you mentioned you didn’t want to attend the finance classes here. Is there something else you’d rather take?"
"Not really, I just hate the atmosphere here." Mei Lin was also frustrated. "I thought he would go into more depth, but lately it feels like he’s only been covering mind-numbingly simple things."
"I’ve already learned all of it, but he still won’t go any deeper."
’I used to think he was being methodical, but now I realize it’s completely shallow. There’s no depth to it whatsoever.’
She was so eager to learn more.
"In that case, why don’t we go audit a class in the main finance department?" Jiang Jiang suggested, his tone calm despite his inner delight. "I’ve already asked around. Aside from the highly specialized professional courses, every department allows students to sit in on their classes."
"What about our classes here?"
"We can just skip them. The professor doesn’t really care how many students show up, Miss."
Mei Lin was tempted. A class for real students... But she was also hesitant. "What if I can’t keep up?"
"That won’t happen. You always work so hard in class, Miss."
But she was still afraid of one particular scenario. "What if I go to audit the class, the professor sees me, and he calls on me... and I can’t answer the question?"
’Just thinking about it is too humiliating.’
But Jiang Jiang was sure that would never happen.
He had graduated from the finance department himself, so he could gauge Mei Lin’s current level. She studied very diligently and was also a rather gifted student.
She just lacked a bit of confidence.
At this thought, Jiang Jiang glanced at the slightly timid Mei Lin.
It was a precious, adorable expression, but he hoped she would have no reason to make it in the future.
"That day will never come."
"And even if it does, I’ll be by your side, Miss. I’ll stand up with you."
He smiled, his expression earnest. "Someone who suddenly stands up for no reason is sure to draw everyone’s attention. You can just use that chance to sit back down, Miss."
It was such a childish suggestion.
And yet, for some reason, it made Mei Lin feel incredibly secure.
"Alright, let’s do it!" Her mind was made up!
"We’ll go tomorrow! After I transfer the money, we’ll go over and audit the class. And now, I have to tell everyone that I’ve become a shareholder and got to eat milk mochi!"
"They’re going to be so jealous of me!"
You have to share happy news with people who know how to be happy with you!
Sure enough, the moment Mei Lin posted about it on the Star Network, tons of Ju people caught wind of it and came flocking, practically drooling with envy—
[I’m so jealous. Is this the power of capital? Is this love?]
[I followed Juju to her app, and this whale follows Juju and becomes a boss at her company?]
[Milk mochi? Shareholder benefits?]
[SOB SOB SOB, I’m so jealous.]
[To be fair, I’m also really grateful to Miss Mei Lin. Investing at a time like this is a real lifeline!!]
[Miss Mei Lin is the best!]
The comments were an almost unanimous flood of envy and praise.
Mei Lin lay on her bed, legs kicked up as she read through most of the comments, feeling completely content.
’This really is where my world of boundless happiness lies!’
