Transmigration: On the Gossip Front
Chapter 735 - 736 Freeloading Man 21_1

Chapter 735: Chapter 736 Freeloading Man 21_1

Xia Yuanji, although he did not participate in this baseline exam, was able to solve the final math problem in three different ways, indicating he possessed real strength.

Even among the advanced class, there were only a few who could do it, and the steps were more cumbersome than the most complicated method Xia Yuanji had mentioned.

Everyone’s perception of Xia Yuanji was elevated once again, the prestigious school really lived up to its reputation.

Song Lei didn’t care about everyone’s changing views of Xia Yuanji; she was busy practicing problems.

Xia Yuanji also put away his gentle demeanor, adopting a very indifferent attitude as he read, showing no interest in talking to anyone.

Song Lei’s deskmate originally wanted to ask for help again, "Xia Yuanji, there are a few questions here I don’t understand?"

"I don’t have time." Xia Yuanji was quickly working through problems, without the desire to give any pointers.

"Those questions have already been explained by the teacher, if you still don’t understand, it’s because your brain isn’t functioning." Xia Yuanji certainly wasn’t going to show anyone any consideration.

Her deskmate was stunned, initially thinking that although Xia Yuanji seemed aloof, he was willing to earnestly guide Song Lei, so he must have a decent personality.

To everyone’s surprise, he was actually this indifferent, "You, you were just guiding Song Lei."

"The teacher didn’t explain this problem," Xia Yuanji responded curtly.

"And besides, I’ve known Song Lei for a long time, but you..." Xia Yuanji sized up his deskmate, I really don’t know you at all.

With Xia Yuanji saying that, what could his deskmate do? After all, she was a girl with a reputation to uphold; if he said something else hurtful, would she not care about losing face?

However, although she couldn’t blow up at Xia Yuanji, she wouldn’t let Song Lei go, and watching her focus on solving problems made her feel very unhappy.

"You’re so lucky to have a childhood friend willing to explain problems to you," her deskmate said darkly.

"There was Chiang Yi before, now there’s Xia Yuanji."

"I can’t help it, I’m good-looking." Song Lei knew she was facing displaced anger, and at the same time brought up her past with Chiang Yi.

She really was fearless, with Chiang Yi already being a thing of the past, what would it matter if her parents found out, she lived in the present.

It wasn’t as though there was anything between her and Xia Yuanji - just the relationship between old neighbors; even if they were lovers, Chiang Yi was long since a thing of the past, so she truly wasn’t nervous.

"That’s something you can’t envy," Song Lei responded unapologetically, "But such easy questions you can’t answer, what were you doing in class?"

"If you don’t pay attention and understand the lecture, especially when your grades are already poor and you’re still not attentive, what are you doing in school?" Song Lei laid into her deskmate sharply, once again leaving her steaming.

She really didn’t expect that Song Lei would not be afraid to mention Chiang Yi.

"Chiang Yi?" Of course, Xia Yuanji knew about his existence.

Song Lei emitted a sound of acknowledgment, "An insignificant person, who doesn’t have a bit of youthful folly."

"It could only be seen as the folly of my naive years, but it also taught me a lot."

There was no reason to avoid it, she openly admitted it.

Xia Yuanji laughed, "Yes, everyone has their youthful days, right, what did you learn?"

What did she learn? Song Lei thought for a moment, and said earnestly, "It made me realize that men, as creatures, really aren’t reliable."

"They turn their backs at the drop of a hat, it’s better to rely on oneself, study hard, and build one’s own strength."

"Get into a good school, obtain a diploma from a prestigious university, and then go back home to lie low."

Song Lei shared her life plan; it seemed that Xia Yuanji was probably in touch with his family, and if not, he must be in contact with his older brother. She wanted to make her stance known to him.

Everyone initially thought Song Lei would have some grand ambitions upon hearing the beginning of her speech, but to their surprise, her goals seemed somewhat underwhelming.

"You, you study so hard just to ’lie flat’?" Her deskmate, feeling provoked, thought this was a dig at her.

Song Lei didn’t really have this idea. "Yeah, if I’m not burdening you, why should I bother trying hard?"

"My parents have already created the conditions for us, why should I strive? I also have an older brother, and he will not neglect me."

"My life goal is to eat, drink, and be merry." Thinking of this, Song Lei suddenly felt this task was quite pleasant.

Having participated in so many tasks, no matter the starting point, one thing was certain: you had to work hard for a good life.

But this task didn’t have that worry at all. The main theme was having someone to back you up, being able to ’lie flat.’

"You see, even someone like me who could lie flat at any moment is making an effort, so why aren’t you?"

"Go for it, go for it."

"Strive forward, aim for a prestigious university."

"Get into a good company, and a high salary won’t be far off."

"Financial freedom is right in front of your eyes."

"Work hard and aim to retire by the age of 30."

Song Lei kept cheering on, "Of course, you can change your life goal, but for now, strive on, Pikachu."

After giving everyone a pep talk, Song Lei continued to bow her head and work on problems, unconcerned about the stir her words caused.

Xia Yuanji also laughed, "Lie flat?"

"Yep, with my big brother in the family, the company is in his hands. Mom and dad are reassured, I’m reassured, isn’t it nice to lie back and get dividends?"

"Just think how many people have to struggle their whole lives to reach the level I’m at now."

She had just taken a moment to check, and the original owner’s dividends, starting from her university years, were an eight-figure amount each year, which doesn’t sound like much.

But add in rental income and all that, and you’re starting at eight figures, which for many Wealthy Families isn’t much at all.

But please forgive Song Lei, this country bumpkin—without working, being able to lie flat and still get this money, what’s there to be unhappy about?

She definitely had to be happy, very happy, "Every day I can do what I want to do."

The ultimate goal in life is just that, hehehe, such a joyful task. I wish there were more tasks like this.

It’s a bit awkward to criticize the original owner, but for the sake of Chiang Yi, this good-for-nothing, to even drag her own family into trouble, her mother definitely didn’t give her a brain when she was born.

Not to mention others, Xia Yuanji is far superior to Chiang Yi in so many ways—good physique, and he doesn’t have a petty air about him.

Plus, his IQ far surpasses Chiang Yi’s. I really don’t understand why she was so utterly devoted to Chiang Yi.

Could it be that there were too many good men around her, making her feel inferior, so she wanted to choose a less attractive guy?

If that was really the case, she should have at least picked a guy who treated her better, someone with good character. Why choose someone like Chiang Yi?

No worries, she’ll skip past the pitfall that is Chiang Yi and choose someone better in the future.

Though Chiang Yi was mentally prepared, he still really wanted to know Song Lei’s thoughts.

"What is it that you want to do?"

"Lie flat." Song Lei’s answer was crisp.

Ah, everyone thought Song Lei might change, but she’s still all about lying flat.

Xia Yuanji also found it amusing, "You’ve been like this since you were a kid."