As a student, the most terrifying thing about sester exams isn’t the exams themselves, but the results.
Of course, passing is a good thing, but if the results don’t et expectations, big trouble’s brewing.
Zhang Yu was yawning as she reached the garage and happened to bump into Zhou Kai and the others at the door.
"Little Yu, going to school together today?" Zhao Xuan didn’t expect such a coincidence, running into Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu shrugged indifferently, "Then let’s go."
Zhou Kai saw Zhang Yu but held back from speaking several tis.
Seeing his frustrated look, Zhang Yu knew soone must have told him to shut up.
Seeing Zhang Yu in a good mood, Zhao Xuan said, "Little Yu, I heard you’ve been running every morning these days."
Zhang Yu nodded; she runs in the residential area, and many people see her, "Yep."
Zhao Xuan didn’t expect Zhang Yu to exercise now since she clearly didn’t like it before.
"Having a healthy body is essential. When I was in first grade of high school, I took lots of leave, so I thought, co sumr vacation, I should work out." Zhang Yu explained briefly.
Oh, Zhao Xuan thought it over and agreed; exercising certainly benefits, especially for high schoolers. Once sick, coursework really falls behind.
Thinking about this, Zhao Xuan felt stressed, already worried about missing math tutoring over sumr and if her scores would slip. If she got sick and had to take leave for treatnt, she truly couldn’t handle the consequences.
"Little Yu, I want to exercise too. Can we do it together?" Besides improving physical fitness, it could ease relations with Zhang Yu—perfect.
"My dad bought a gym mbership card; it includes swimming and whatnot. After running, I can swim." Though the card hadn’t arrived yet, Zhang Yu knew Zhang Tao would sort it out.
Gym card? Zhao Xuan was truly envious; even though they’re the sa age, Zhang Yu’s life indeed seed better.
Zhou Kai only just found out Zhang Yu wakes early for runs; he never thought she’d stick with it.
Especially when hearing she was getting a gym card, his first thought was it’d be a money waste, spending so much when unsure she’d persist.
Zhou Kai moved his mouth but stayed silent, knowing his words would only upset Zhang Yu, so he wisely kept quiet.
Zhang Yu glanced at Zhou Kai, seeing his disapproving look. She thought he’d disagree, but didn’t expect him to stay silent, likely due to her outburst earlier intimidating him.
Once Zhao Xuan cald down a bit, she said, "Your dad is really nice to you."
Zhang Yu nodded, "Of course my dad’s nice to , who else would he be nice to?"
"Uncle Zhao and Aunt Qiao are also good to you." Zhao Xuan, being pretty, was always wished by Qiao Lili to marry well, and she thought so too, else she wouldn’t pursue the wealthy heir in college.
Sadly, the rich heir later chose a family union, not staying with Zhao Xuan. Once Zhou Kai’s business succeeded, she returned looking for him, with the poor original becoming a stepping stone.
Without family financial backing now, it’s uncertain if Zhou Kai could thrive like before.
Zhang Yu truly anticipated, "My dad is nice to ; I’m his only daughter."
"Your parents are kind to you too." Zhang Yu added casually.
Zhao Xuan knew her parents were good to her, but with limited resources, they could only do so much, "My parents are pretty nice to ."
"By the way, where are you getting the gym card from?" Zhao Xuan felt a bit sour; in the past, Zhang Yu might have bought gym cards for them too.
Now, she rely ntioned it briefly without further details, let alone buying them cards.
"I don’t know, my dad’s handling it." Zhang Yu had only heard Zhang Tao ntion it was underway, but hadn’t asked for specifics.
When the three biked to school, the parking shed was already full of bikes. Zhang Yu entered class, where Wu Minxia was already there, greeting her warmly.
The two spoke about TV dramas, though Wu Mingxia mostly talked as Zhang Yu wasn’t very interested in dramas.
"My mom said this sumr I can watch TV; after getting into second grade of high school, even if I’m allowed to watch TV, it’ll only be news." Wu Minxia, thinking about the two years ahead, felt life would be quite miserable.
"Two years of hard work, it’ll be better once in university." Zhang Yu parroted what teachers and parents always use to persuade high schoolers.
Wu Mingxia looked at Zhang Yu and complained, "Little Yu, has anyone told you you’re really over the top? How’s university going to be easier?"
"On the contrary, we’ll need to study more seriously and aim for more certificates; otherwise, how do we get into graduate school or find good jobs later?" Wu Minxia didn’t think Zhang Yu would truly relax once in university.
Instinct told her Zhang Yu would be even more driven in university.
Wow, a clear-headed girl, "That’s why we must be proactive."
"Only then can we study better in university."
"University teachers won’t monitor you." In university, it’s up to each individual’s instincts.
"So true." Rembering how her cousins cramd in university, Wu Mingxia shivered, "Little Yu, I must tell you, my cousins are really competitive in university."
"I originally thought, being a college entrance exam candidate in two years, I’d be the most stressed. But visiting my uncle’s house, I learned my cousin spent the sumr interning and taking tests."
"He even has dual exams, one being a judicial exam, another so foreign accounting certificate." Wu Minxia was truly shocked.
Both a judicial and an accounting certificate, "Your cousin pursues dual degrees?" Otherwise, he wouldn’t be so driven.
Of course, taking the accounting certificate wouldn’t be difficult, likely passing. But having worked in finance my whole past life, I’m reluctant for such strain again, preferring to be just an investor.
It’s honestly too stressful, always like walking a tightrope, reputation aside, it’s still precarious.
Wu Minxia nodded, "My brother suggested I study law, whether becoming a lawyer or joining the judiciary later.’
Zhang Yu nodded, "Your brother’s idea is smart; for governnt jobs, that major suits well."
"If your brother becos a lawyer, by the ti we’re out of college, he’d likely be a big lawyer." Though never t, Wu Minxia’s cousin from her uncle’s side is probably a key focus for the Wu Family.
Planning early to take judicial exams and secure an accounting certificate exhibits a sharp career vision.
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