Chapter 1254 - 1256
Luo Zijun hasn’t attended class for a few days, and no one is surprised.
In everyone’s view, since King Yama has already sentenced her course to death, there’s no reason for her to attend class.
"Maybe she’ll find someone influential to support her, and with just a word from them, she’ll pass this course."
"Exactly, flirting a bit doesn’t cost anything, while we still try hard and run around everywhere."
The closer to graduation, the less everyone can relax, especially since King Yama even dared to target Luo Zijun, those without any backing feel even more pressure not to relax.
They are busy running between internships and school.
Returning to school for class is also seen as a chance to rest and network.
Previously, interactions were based on mood and geographical ties, but now people gradually consider whether the others have a promising future.
Especially those staying to work in Beijing, they absolutely form tight groups, as you never know when you might need someone.
Moreover, being in different organizations brings various sources of information which, for those without backing, may change someone’s fate.
Right now, Luo Zijun is the subject of everyone’s mockery.
Listening to their stories, Gong Ruini can’t help but ponder, "Why aren’t they talking about me?"
Compared to Luo Zijun, even though she thinks she’s quite low-key, is she really low-key?
Honestly, she’s not low-key at all, driving to school and aiming to study in the United States.
She doesn’t seem like a low-key person.
The issue is why aren’t they discussing her, is it because it’s inappropriate to say it in front of her?
"How do they talk about you?" Qiao Yanran gently taps the person in front of her, "They’re not foolish."
"You’re good academically and you’re going to study further in the United States, even if you don’t end up in the system, is your future bleak?"
If her future were bleak, Gong Ruini would jump into the Pacific Ocean, "If I were that bad, I’d die crying."
"That’s that. You must know your position in the school isn’t low. It’s common belief that those entering the student council are destined for success."
Engaging in various organizational activities surely becomes the center of everyone’s attention, especially if you’re good at organizing, you can choose jobs with your eyes closed.
But in recent years at Jing University, it’s not like that. "After Zhao Xuran, there’s no noteworthy student council president."
Gong Ruini really sees no issue with this. It’s not that those people are incapable, but having Zhao Xuran as the predecessor left too deep an impression, making it hard for successors to surpass him.
"This is also related to you." It’s also thanks to Gong Ruini having no interest in the student council, otherwise the position of student council president wouldn’t be available now.
Related to her? What did she do? After such a drama back then, Gong Ruini declared she wouldn’t join the student council. When anything happens in the student council, she acts as if she knows nothing.
Clearly, she didn’t get involved, yet somehow she’s brought into it.
"Don’t deny it." See, she’s envied by many yet isn’t aware of it. If it were spread around, who knows how many people would criticize her.
I’m not denying it, but the issue is she should know the reason.
"Your assistance program is already the largest at the school." Initially, the aid activity was booming with many companies joining in.
But in recent years, few companies have stuck with it, and if you look closely, you’ll find that those remaining are linked to Gong Ruini.
"Without you, quite a few would struggle with tuition." Even if fees are low, they must be paid, and living expenses need managing too.
Even if there are scholarships annually, there are only so many, and not every underprivileged student excels.
But the assistance program is different, as long as they’re willing to work, there’s a chance to earn money.
No way, Gong Ruini knows many Jing University students intern at her tutoring school, but she didn’t expect that positions were available in Zhao Family, Gong Family, and Wan Family businesses too.
"This is also the result of everyone’s effort." Gong Ruini couldn’t possibly accept all the credit, that would be too arrogant.
"Right, everyone’s effort." Qiao Yanran may not understand why Gong Ruini says this, but since she doesn’t want to take all the credit, she must go along with Gong Ruini’s wishes.
"But if people were to choose, they’d choose you because you gave them the opportunity to complete their studies."
"And you’re still somehow low-key."
Low-key? Is she actually low-key? Does she need to be as high-profile as possible for everyone to appreciate her? For everyone to wave flags and cheer for her?
Just thinking about it seems oddly terrifying, "I’m not low-key, rather they’re living off their sweat."
"While supporting themselves, they’ve created profits for me." People are good now, many understand gratitude.
In twenty years, if someone says she’s a heartless boss, the matter could escalate quite dramatically.
But now, some still regard Gong Ruini’s efforts positively, seemingly people nowadays are genuine and kind-hearted.
"They do the work, but they’re students, without you, they wouldn’t imagine earning money so easily."
"Remember, most you recruit are from Jing University. Isn’t that preferential treatment?"
Gong Ruini doesn’t understand these things, nor does she focus on them, but Qiao Yanran hears all sorts of comments made by others.
"But don’t be overly sincere, as some people constantly complain even when you treat them well."
Qiao Yanran stutters, saying too much would spread poorly given the many people here.
Maybe Gong Ruini is aware of this too, she opts to speak out, save herself from unwarranted critique.
Sincere? Gong Ruini doesn’t think she’s sincere, and the reason for recruiting many Jing University students probably stems from her subordinates’ flattery.
"This is my fault." Even if subordinates act on their own, it’s due to her.
If she weren’t from Jing University or gave orders, it wouldn’t have happened this way.
Reducing Jing University intern quotas now, news spread, the entire Jing University might criticize her.
People won’t remember her initial contributions but only remark how she turned from Jing University upon graduating.
Future adjustments require reconsideration, like extending intern quotas occasionally towards other Beijing universities.
Discussing who supports whom is wasted time, better to show through actions who truly suffers without the other.
Only this way can people truly appreciate gratitude.
Indeed, that’s how it should be done. If the entire Jing University makes a fuss, Gong Ruini wouldn’t mind at all, she’s already gone, doesn’t care.
Moreover, a student yet to graduate, aiding Jing University, after graduating who knows what surprises will follow.
Jing University is a prestigious century-old school, countless distinguished figures emerged, Gong Ruini’s contributions hardly measure up.
Still, no one minds having more accomplished alumni, not to mention knowing who’s right, who’s wrong. It’s evident, no need for unpleasant disputes.