Rebirth 08: A Happy Life Begins in Elementary School

Huang Keyun had no idea what emotions Li Zhao had just experienced, but she felt that he seemed more profound than before.

What's wrong with you?

"No, I just felt a little heavy-hearted after watching the news about the earthquake."

"Don't be too affected," Huang Keyun said. "There's nothing we can do about natural disasters, but we should try to see the positive aspects in them."

It seems Huang Keyun is worried that Li Zhao is too mature and has absorbed too much negative energy from this disaster.

"We always have to look forward," Huang Keyun continued. "I, for one, understand even more now the importance of cherishing life..."

"Teacher, I understand." Li Zhao smiled.

Huang Keyun raised an eyebrow. "Someone was supposed to come to our No. 6 Elementary School to see you this week, but a natural disaster happened, so the plan has been postponed. They should be able to come next week."

"Who?"

"A delegation from New Taipei First Senior High School".

"Looking for me?"

"Yes, their English teacher told me this quietly. They're still negotiating with our school about it. I'm just telling you in advance."

"The inspection team..." Li Zhao murmured to himself.

I had heard in my past life that the four most prestigious schools would form an inspection team to visit various primary schools in June to scout out the top primary school students.

In reality, it's all about making advance contact and winning people over. New Taipei First Senior High School has an absolute advantage. If he sets his sights on someone, all he needs to do is promise, "Even if you fail the exam, I'll still take you," and they're basically guaranteed to be on his side.

The three top universities that follow will have to rely on real benefits.

Tuition discounts are just the basics. Some places like New Taipei Experimental School are incredibly generous, even waiving all fees and adding double-room dorm rooms…

To be considered for consideration, there are two prerequisites: first, attending a top-tier primary school; second, possessing a highly prestigious competition award.

Simply being "always first in the grade" or "scoring 300 points in Chinese, math, and English" is completely insufficient.

Although New Taipei No. 6 Elementary School will be outshone by the prestigious New Taipei First Senior High School and New Taipei Experimental High School, which have no shortage of students, in the first place, the remaining schools, Qingqiao Junior High School and Chengnan Junior High School, have slightly lower standards. If any students from New Taipei No. 6 Elementary School have won provincial first prizes or above, they will still come to make a formality.

"Actually, your grade didn't have many outstanding students last semester," Huang Keyun continued. "Look at the fifth-grade math competition, our school didn't even have a single provincial first prize winner. The school leaders were saying back then that even Qingqiao and Chengnan probably wouldn't be coming this year. Who would have thought..."

Huang Keyun shook her head. "You suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and even New Taipei First High School came early, afraid that you would be snatched away by the lab."

"Can't you come to the experiment?"

"I heard they're planning a campus open day, and they'll organize a seminar or something. You're on the list."

"In the world of martial arts, speed is the only thing that can't be broken..." Li Zhao sighed.

No amount of meticulous planning can compare to direct action from the First Party.

"Why do you still not seem excited enough?"

"They're number one in the country, it would be a problem if they didn't come." Li Zhao said before continuing to look at his computer.

Huang Keyun stared at him for a long while, then let out a barely perceptible sigh.

After this conversation, Li Zhao completely detached himself from his previous emotions. He logged onto the Great Wisdom platform, intending to monitor the stock market trends as usual...

Huh? It's already sold?!

On May 14th, the price was 47 yuan, which was the highest point for Yuanong High-Tech.

It has started to decline in the last three days, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will plummet back to its original level for the remainder of the month.

Li Zhao had previously placed an order at 45 yuan per share, and all 9300 shares he held were sold yesterday.

I received 418500 yuan back directly, plus the account balance of 625 yuan, for a total of 419125 yuan.

Li Zhao's first reaction was actually a bit of lingering fear.

Damn it, I got it wrong! Yuan Nong Gaoke's lowest point was 13.11 yuan and its highest point was 47 yuan, which is 3.58 times, not 4 times.

Fortunately, Li Zhao cautiously set the multiplier to 3.5, hitting the limit, otherwise his plan to achieve financial freedom would have collapsed halfway.

Huang Keyun then noticed that Li Zhao's breathing had become heavier.

Overwhelmed by relief, Li Zhao stared blankly at the numbers in his account.

419125, which is close to 42.

This is the number Li Zhao possessed in sixth grade. It was the first time he had this amount of money in his previous life, and he had been working for a while.

It's something I earned with my life on the line; I only earn it and never spend it.

And now I've actually gotten my hands on it.

During the summer vacation, he could have his own computer, and he could trade Ping An Optoelectronics to his heart's content in November. He only remembered the "nearly twenty-fold increase". With this lesson learned, he would be more conservative and say that a fifteen-fold increase would be right.

After all, the principal was much higher than I had imagined.

After completing the bank-securities transfer, Li Zhao immediately activated the system in his mind.

Loan repayment

[Total loan amount: 102800 yuan. Repayment required? The amount will be deducted directly from your bank card.]

【Yes】

[You can use 30 Happiness Points to redeem a reward: Waiver of this loan fee]

Li Zhao was taken aback.

30 PM?

This happiness system is truly terrible at calculating. 10 happiness points can be exchanged for 10,000, 25 points for 30,000, and now with only 30 points, it can actually relieve 100,000 of debt.

Of course, this is thanks to Li Zhao's ability to increase the principal to more than 20,000 yuan in the face of a five-fold loan bonus.

Anyway, there aren't any special rewards I need to redeem for the time being, and the opportunity to exchange 30 points for 100,000 is probably not going to come again.

Li Zhao smiled inwardly.

You little system, a master at manipulating people's hearts. The previous incident of exchanging 30 points for a computer gave Li Zhao a small lesson: he shouldn't hold grudges against the system. Today, it's using the same 30 points to forgive his debt, making Li Zhao struggle with the decision again.

There's nothing to worry about.

This is all a manifestation of Li Zhao's wishes; he has absolute decision-making power. If the system dares to give it, he dares to take it.

Don't take what you're not interested in; take what you think is great.

He didn't really need a computer; at that time, he hoped to accumulate happiness points to see what high-end items he could exchange for. But he really didn't want to pay back the 10, so he was willing to exchange 30 happiness points for it.

It's inherently a wish-granting machine, so of course you should follow your heart.

I often talk to He Shuyao and Chen Nian about "subjectivity," and now it's time for me to gain some understanding of this word myself.

System, oh system, are these guidances your painstaking efforts, or just a concrete manifestation of Li Zhao's insights?

[A major realization. Happiness +2, total 50]

Li Zhao suddenly had an idea.

The total happiness level doesn't automatically reveal which exchange options are available once it reaches a certain number. Instead, it only triggers when Li Zhao actually wants something and his happiness level is just enough to exchange for it.

[Redeem Loan Waiver Reward]

The happiness balance has increased to 20 points, but the number in the card remains unchanged.

That's quite a substantial sum, 08 yuan from 42...

"By the way, Li Zhao," Huang Keyun suddenly asked, "are you looking at stocks right now?"

"right."

"Teacher, can I see how much money you've earned?"

Then you'd better not look, or your Dao heart will shatter.

Li Zhao smiled and said, "The demo discs I played were all fake."

"Oh, so it's training, training?"

"You can understand it that way." After saying that, Li Zhao waved his hand and left the office.

In your eyes, there's more than just making money; making money brings you extraordinary joy.

Li Zhao returned to the classroom. A small number of people were resting, while most were discussing the news of the earthquake.

As soon as Li Zhao sat down, Chen Nian immediately came over and said, "Zhao, I now completely believe you're not Si Kou Dao."

"Huh? Why?"

"Don't you remember? Four Knives predicted this major earthquake!" Chen Nian pulled out the newspaper from somewhere.

"That's not called prediction...it's very reasonable and professional."

"Look, look, you're so calm, how could it be four knives? His article has saved countless people. If I were him, I'd be thanking Buddha right now."

"...Huh?" Li Zhao hadn't quite caught up with Chen Nian's train of thought.

"His merits are immeasurable! In my eyes, he is a god."

Li Zhao smiled. "That's the power of knowledge."

Chen Nian blinked and began to look seriously at the already crumpled newspaper.

Li Zhao turned his head and saw He Shuyao clasping her hands together in prayer.

Oh right, there's also a "secret" one here...