Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 721 - 722 Freeloading Man 7_1

Chapter 721: Chapter 722 Freeloading Man 7_1

Song Lei’s parents were overjoyed to learn that Song Lei wanted to hire a tutor.

They had thought about it before, but were worried that Song Lei would throw a tantrum, so they prepared for both possibilities.

She could stay and study in the country if she performed well on the college entrance exam, but if her scores weren’t up to par, they were prepared to send her abroad for university, having already chosen a school.

Now that their daughter had taken the initiative to study, as parents, of course, they were completely supportive.

Before long, they efficiently selected several well-recommended teachers and sent the profiles to Song Lei to let her make her own choice.

Song Lei knew her parents were somewhat capable, but she hadn’t expected them to be so effective.

Within two days of her request for a tutor, they had already found candidates, and not just one, but several.

Looking at the impressive profiles, it was really difficult to make a choice. After much thought, Song Lei decided to have each of them teach one lesson before making her decision.

After two weeks of trials, Song Lei finally chose her physics, chemistry, and math tutors.

The following weekends, it could be said that her entire days were booked up with the teachers’ schedules.

The teachers would follow a timetable, with each of them teaching for half a day every weekend, while the other half day was reserved for her to do homework.

In this way, with the schoolwork and the extra problems from the tutors, Song Lei barely had any time to worry about other things.

After adjusting her daily routine, Song Lei would get up at six every morning, go for a run around the neighborhood, and simultaneously memorize English vocabulary and the like.

Song Lei’s days were getting on the right track, but many people at school were depressed.

They couldn’t believe that Song Lei, who used to be such a sycophant, had not appeared before Chiang Yi since their quarrel that day.

Even if they happened to pass by each other somewhere on campus, she would briskly walk by without any intention of greeting him.

This situation certainly frustrated many of the bettors. The longest wagers had lasted only half a month, and now more than half a month had passed, meaning the Banker won across the board.

The Banker was thrilled, and although there was no betting stake, the feeling of winning everything was truly gratifying.

Chiang Yi, being one of the parties involved, felt like he was going crazy. Since his fallout with Song Lei, his savings had been plummeting.

Forget about buying the limited-edition sneakers he had long coveted, he was worried that if he didn’t start saving more, he’d have to downgrade his lifestyle.

Chiang Yi wasn’t the only one suffering; his entourage also had it rough. They hung around Chiang Yi not only because he was popular and got the attention of girls

but also because Song Lei would bring them tasty treats, helping them save a lot on food, and she would give them generous gifts on their birthdays.

But now all those privileges were gone. Song Lei ate snacks every day, but she would only bring enough for herself.

They were firmly ignored by Song Lei, and Chiang Yi’s followers found their days quite uncomfortable.

"Ah, Song Lei is snacking again," Chiang Yi’s deskmate stretched and yawned, spotting Song Lei eating something.

Seeing the unfamiliar snack she was eating, even though he hadn’t tasted it, he knew that if it was something Miss Song deemed worthy, it must be good.

Chiang Yi pretended not to hear, continuing to bury his head in his books. Final exams were approaching and he needed to get good grades.

So far, he could still understand the content taught by the teachers, and he was able to solve the problems beyond the syllabus.

But he could clearly feel that he really hadn’t made any progress, and at this time, if your grades don’t improve, it essentially means you’re falling behind.

The food he was eating wasn’t as good as when he was with Song Lei, and the time spent commuting to and from school every day made Chiang Yi groan in discontent.

He had truly never imagined that one day he’d be distracted by these trivial matters that he hadn’t even considered important before.

What was more important was that he’d really been worn out by these so-called trivial matters.

After some thought, Chiang Yi decided he’d wait for the end-of-term exam results before making any decisions.

In any case, now was definitely not the time to panic. He had persisted until now, so what was the harm in waiting a little longer?

He also couldn’t just let it be, he had to show Song Lei that without her, he still lived a rich life and many girls were chasing after him.

He didn’t believe that if this happened, Song Lei wouldn’t become anxious. Wasn’t her current lack of urgency because he hadn’t gotten close to any other girl?

Right, he had to make her feel insecure, or else she’d think he was easy to bully.

Chiang Yi, with ideas and plans in his mind, began to consider whom to approach.

Although he didn’t like the idea of being labeled a gigolo, he couldn’t deny that being financially supported by a woman had its perks.

"I need to find someone with a bit of money, someone willing to spend it," he remembered a friend’s girlfriend who not only didn’t spend on him but also demanded money from his friend all the time.

A girl like that was absolutely out of the question. He was already short on cash; to get involved with a girl who spent his money would be ludicrous.

Despite not showing much interest in the girls around him, he was somewhat aware of their circumstances and quickly settled on a target.

The target was chosen, now came the execution. He had to be discreet; his moves had to look natural, not deliberate.

After all these maneuvers, Chiang Yi didn’t fall asleep until two in the morning. When he woke up, he was still groggy and struggled to fully awaken.

There was no choice; without anyone to give him a ride, he had to get up before six and rush to school on his bicycle by half-past six.

He yawned countless times along the way, and it was only when he met a classmate en route and they started talking while cycling that his condition improved significantly.

Even so, Chiang Yi still yawned several times. His classmates pretended not to notice, thinking he had been studying late into the night, especially with final exams looming.

Speaking of studying, they remembered Song Lei. Everyone knew that since her fallout with Chiang Yi, she had been studying very seriously in class every day.

"Can you believe Song Lei is really studying that hard every day with her brains?"

"Exactly, I think it’s just for show."

"Right, if she didn’t put on an act, how could she resist reaching out to Chiang Yi?"

All the while, Chiang Yi just listened, with no intention of joining in. His mind was racing. Could it be that Song Lei was avoiding him in this manner?

Or did she hope to impress him with improved grades?

Regardless, he would definitely not give in easily. Last night’s plan still had to go ahead.

To deal with a disobedient person, she needed to be taught a lesson, rather than throw a fit whenever she felt like it.

Everyone understood Chiang Yi’s reluctance to join in the conversation, especially since Song Lei had embarrassed him in front of the entire class without giving him any face.