Chapter 571: Chapter 571: Everyone’s Fate
Outside Jiangyuan University, in a private room of a restaurant, the six boys from dorm 306 were all present.
Qin Yun, Zhao Kanghao, Li Hanyu, Zhou Pang, Liu Xin, and even Cheng Daxiong, whom Qin Yun had not seen for a long time and was almost never in the dorm, was there.
Qin Yun knew some things about Cheng Daxiong from Li Hanyu and others, like how Cheng Daxiong borrowed money to speculate in stocks and ended up losing a lot.
Additionally, some people specifically came to the school to find Cheng Daxiong’s dorm and demand repayment.
Even Cheng Daxiong’s parents came to the school.
In front of everyone, they picked up sticks and hit Cheng Daxiong.
That day, Cheng Daxiong was taken away from the school by his parents, and he didn’t return until the following afternoon.
Upon returning, Cheng Daxiong seemed like a changed person. Whenever there were no classes, he was nowhere to be seen. According to Li Hanyu and the others, Cheng Daxiong was doing various part-time jobs and often returned to the dorm after eleven at night.
All six were in the private room, and at this moment Qin Yun looked at Zhao Kanghao and said, "Brother Zhao, you chose to drop out?"
The purpose of this gathering was to say farewell, as Zhao Kanghao was about to leave Jiangyuan University.
They were in their third year, and although Qin Yun rarely went to school, he hadn’t opted for dropping out.
Of course, Jiangyuan University was unlikely to let Qin Yun drop out.
However, Zhao Kanghao made such a choice.
"Yes, my dad’s health isn’t good, and even if I graduate, I would take over the family business, so I might as well start early," Zhao Kanghao said with a smile.
He looked at Qin Yun, gratitude evident on his face, "Brother Qin, thank you for your help before."
Zhao Kanghao’s family was in the glass business, and previously they encountered some financial problems, with items piling up in the warehouse.
This issue also led to Zhao Kanghao’s breakup with Jiang Yi.
Earlier, Zhao Kanghao had borrowed money from Qin Yun to get through the crisis.
After this crisis, Zhao Kanghao’s father suddenly fell seriously ill, with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, and a stroke, almost losing his sight.
Fortunately, his father was recovering at home now.
These incidents seemed to have matured Zhao Kanghao, and the previously carefree youth was nowhere to be found.
"It’s nothing," Qin Yun waved his head in response to Zhao Kanghao’s thanks.
"Brother Qin! Let’s have a drink!"
Zhao Kanghao filled his cup and toasted with Qin Yun.
Then he raised his cup, "Hanyu, Little Pang, Liu Xin, Big Bear, let’s all have a drink in our dorm."
The six drank, and Zhao Kanghao gulped down the contents of his cup again.
Soon, a hint of drunkenness appeared on his face, "My luckiest encounter was meeting you good brothers in college."
That night, Zhao Kanghao drank heavily, reminiscing about past events, including how they met for the first time, and eventually started crying, saying he didn’t want to drop out, but seeing his father lying on the hospital bed and his helpless mother, he knew he had to take on family responsibilities.
More than two years ago, they were in the private room, passionately discussing their college life dreams, but now, everyone’s fate had taken different paths.
People are the same; it takes experiences to gradually mature.
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Zhao Kanghao dropped out of Jiangyuan University, a matter like a pebble tossed into the ocean, only causing minor ripples and having no other impact.
However, half a month later, Jiangyuan University saw a dramatic confrontation unfold.
Jiang Yi’s new boyfriend apparently had another girlfriend outside, whom Jiang Yi confronted and blocked outside the dormitory.
Jiang Yi’s boyfriend was unfazed and remarked disrespectfully, "I spend money on you, yet you don’t even want to go to a hotel with me? Do you think my money comes easily? Stop pretending to be innocent."
Upon hearing those words, Jiang Yi replied angrily, stepping up and slapping the guy. The man retaliated with a slap.
Zhou Pang called Zhao Kanghao to tell him about the incident, and Zhao Kanghao smiled, saying Jiang Yi’s matters were no longer his concern.
The incident attracted a lot of attention, spreading around Jiangyuan University and becoming the topic of idle conversations, though it gradually calmed down.
...
Time continued to pass, and Celestial Fortune kept developing, growing in fame to rival brands like Nike and Anta in Hua Country.
Celestial Fortune advertised in many popular TV dramas, with Li Xin as the spokesperson.
Li Xin felt signing with Celestial Fortune was the wisest choice she’s made.
As Celestial Fortune expanded, Li Xin rose in popularity as well, becoming the darling of media networks, with constant drama and film engagements.
This was because at that time Li Xin was Celestial Fortune’s only spokesperson.
The benefits she gained were evident.
At a celebrity gathering, reporters flocked to interview Li Xin, while nearby, another star stood in awkwardness with only a sparse few attendees.
Zhang Qi, a former child star, had acted in many dramas with millions of followers on Weibo. Her previous dramas were very popular, bringing her significant fame.
"Li Xin is really lucky."
"Indeed, endorsing Celestial Fortune now that it’s grown so large, Li Xin has gained immense benefits, and it’s rumored she’s been sought for multiple films and dramas, with a schedule spanning two years out."
"Sigh, I have few resources now, and people might forget me in time."
"Wonder if Celestial Fortune needs more spokespeople? Considering its scale, it should require more spokespeople."
"Don’t think about it. Even if Celestial Fortune recruits spokespeople, top stars would eagerly compete for it, and we wouldn’t stand a chance."
Near Zhang Qi, several stars spoke quietly, their voices filled with envy.
Listening to them, Zhang Qi’s expression turned complex.
Initially, Celestial Fortune approached her as the first spokesperson, and at the last moment, she could have signed the endorsement deal.
There were only a few minutes left.
But during those minutes, Senluo Clothing representatives contacted her, offering her an endorsement contract.
Compared to Celestial Fortune’s potential, Senluo Clothing had already prospered significantly, valued at over a hundred billion, a top-tier fashion brand!
When Senluo Clothing invited her, Zhang Qi almost instantaneously abandoned Celestial Fortune.
Now, Senluo Clothing has long since gone bankrupt, while Celestial Fortune...
