After being attacked by the rich young ladies with hatchets, I chose to enter "sage mode".

However, roll call is unavoidable; it's the same old routine on Sunday nights.

Aside from going out for roll call and eating, Bai Yu truly spent the entire day sleeping.

After staying up all night and experiencing such a great shock, he was not only physically exhausted, but also mentally exhausted.

Bai Yu must be confused about how this day went by.

The rain didn't return to normal until Monday, the following day.

She looked so much better than she did yesterday.

Of course, the premise is that Qing Sisi doesn't joke with his second brother anymore, and that joke is not funny at all.

Black Monday, after all, it was just class, get out of class, and more class, until evening self-study started, when Bai Yu was moved by a message from her counselor.

This news wasn't exactly new to Bai Yu; he knew about it in his previous life, but he simply ignored it because he didn't care.

"Classmates, nothing major usually happens, so I don't pay much attention to your situation. However, based on feedback from many teachers, our class's learning attitude has improved a lot compared to last semester, especially Bai Yu. You've been doing very well. The teachers no longer report on you, and have even praised you for your good classroom participation. Please keep it up."

Bai Yu could only give an awkward smile when her counselor suddenly mentioned her.

After all, he really wasn't focused on studying last semester, and he never even considered the possibility of failing his subjects.

But things are different now. Bai Yu knows she was too confident. If she doesn't study, it will be too painful to catch up. She has no choice but to study.

After praising the class and Bai Yu, the counselor began to get to the point.

"I won't beat around the bush. Our school has an exchange student program this year, which gives students the opportunity to study at schools abroad for a period of three to six months, usually one semester..."

This was the news that Bai Yu was interested in. When he heard this, he immediately had an idea: if he went on an exchange program quietly, wouldn't he be able to cut off all contact with his four ex-girlfriends within six months?

Bai Yu said that perhaps in her previous life she would not have cared about such things at all, and might have even chosen to ignore them, thinking that paying tens of thousands of yuan for such an exchange student spot was simply a waste of money.

But this life is different for Bai Yu; this exchange student spot is practically a journey to a paradise of freedom.

Of course, he wouldn't just rush to register now. If he wanted to register, he would go to the counselor privately and discuss the issue of confidentiality with the counselor.

But that's a story for later; the first thing to discuss is getting past my dad.

Why not your mom? When it comes to issues like taking tens of thousands of dollars or going abroad, if you talk to your mom, she'll just tell you to discuss it with your dad. It's better to talk to your dad directly.

Although my mother makes the decisions in many things at home, my father is the one who makes the final decisions when it comes to important matters.

"Our exchange student spots are very limited. The fees collected will cover your living expenses and accommodation. The school will cover your round-trip airfare, so don't worry about that. Interested students can contact me privately. You will be going at the beginning of next semester, so there is still a long time to consider. However, you must decide before the summer break of this semester, as the school still needs to handle various procedures for you."

After saying this, the counselor took a large pile of his materials and left the office.

At that moment, most of the students in the class were saying, "I want to go," but they didn't have the money.

This is perfectly normal. Bai Yu is currently discussing with Li Cheng and the other two who should decide who is the fool.

However, this was just a bluff, a feint; he had already decided to try for it in his sophomore year.

Of course, there are several countries for exchange students, and there are only six spots per class. All students can apply, it just depends on which country they want to go to.

There are large countries and small countries. Large countries will definitely spend more money, while small countries will spend less.

Bai Yu hadn't considered any of that yet; his first priority was to discuss it with his father.

After evening self-study, Bai Yu hurriedly left the classroom under Su Rongxue's watchful gaze, her hasty manner making the girl feel quite strange.

Normally, the rain is slow and gentle, so why did it come in such a hurry today? Is something wrong?

"Stop daydreaming, Xiaoxue! Let's hurry back to the dorm. I'm exhausted today. I haven't even finished my notes yet. Can you copy them for me tonight? I'll have to stay up all night again, and my beautiful skin is going to suffer. Ugh!"

Hearing Xia Rong's sighs beside her, Su Rongxue simply nodded and hummed in agreement, but her gaze remained fixed on the classroom door, pondering why Bai Yu had run so fast.

Meanwhile, Bai Yu had already hurriedly walked outside the teaching building, leaving Li Cheng and the other two far behind.

This was Bai Yu's intention. Saying he's an impatient person is true; sometimes Bai Yu really is an impatient person, and a very impatient one at that.

Of course, when it comes to execution ability, Bai Yu's execution ability is absolutely unquestionable.

His act of taking out his phone and calling his father directly demonstrates that his execution ability is exceptionally strong, which is one of Bai Yu's strengths.

The call was made and Bai Qiji answered it shortly afterward.

"Hey son, what's up?"

Chapter 296 The Good Days Are Over (Bonus Chapter 5 for Monthly Tickets)

Hearing her father ask her what was wrong right away, Bai Yu couldn't help but laugh.

"Dad, can't I call you if there's nothing wrong?"

At that moment, Bai Zhanjin, who was sitting on the sofa at home, couldn't help but laugh and scold his son when he heard his son's words.

"Hey, why would you call someone for no reason? Spit it out!"

Hearing her father's words, Bai Yu could only say that he truly understood her.

"Hehe, as expected of my dad, he's really something else. Well then, I'll get to you."

"Tell me, you brat, you only ever come to me when there's nothing good going on."

Since her father had told her to be direct, Bai Yu stopped beating around the bush and explained why she had made the call.

After Bai Zhanjin roughly understood what Bai Yu wanted to do, he did not immediately object, but he did not agree either. Instead, he fell into a brief silence.

"Dad, give me a straight answer. This is an important family matter that I need to discuss with you."

Bai Yu was actually quite worried that her father wouldn't agree. After all, if he disagreed outright, all her best plans for freedom would be useless, amounting to nothing more than empty fantasies.

However, Bai Zhanjin's answer the next moment gave Bai Yu a glimmer of hope.

"Going abroad as an exchange student, what's so great about it?"

"There has to be something good going on. Otherwise, I wouldn't have even considered becoming an exchange student, right?"

"To be specific, if it's just for fun, then it definitely won't work."

Bai Zhanjin's words are something most parents would say, and they are perfectly valid.

But Bai Yu wasn't really going there for fun; he was going there to escape his four ex-girlfriends.

Of course, he couldn't say such a thing; no one would believe him anyway.

“It’s definitely not just for fun. After this, I’ll have to broaden my horizons. Your son’s ability to get into Beicheng University shows he’s not a playful person. I’ve always told you, we’re not rich kids, so let’s strive to be self-made, right? This is an opportunity to broaden our horizons and exchange knowledge. If we miss it, it’ll be gone. There aren’t many opportunities in life that we can afford to miss, and we can’t afford to miss them.”

Bai Yu's words were half true and half false, and quite persuasive.

Becoming a self-made millionaire was indeed his dream, but his greatest dream in this life was to live a good life and grow up healthily.

As for broadening horizons and exchanging knowledge, that's only half true.

There will definitely be exchanges and learning, and there will definitely be opportunities to broaden horizons, but those are not the main focus.

However, it's not good for people to speak too plainly.

Bai Zhanjin was quite confident in his son's future prospects.

He thought Bai Yu was just like him, with his eloquence, good looks, and education from the top university in Beicheng. In this materialistic society, it was impossible for him to be unsuccessful.

"That sounds like a great opportunity, but how much will it cost?"

Bai Zhanjin has finally reached a critical moment regarding money.

This is also the most important hurdle. Although Bai Yu's family is not very wealthy, they are not poor either. They are middle class and can still afford tens of thousands of yuan.

"Tens of thousands of yuan."

Bai Yu didn’t give a specific number, because the tens of thousands quoted by the school was definitely the lowest price. You would have to spend more money after you got there.

"Wait a minute, let your mom and I discuss it first. We said there's still plenty of time, so let's think it over."

"Okay, Dad, you and Mom can discuss it. I can talk to you in detail when I come back next holiday."

"Okay, that's settled then."

After saying this, Bai Zhanjin hung up the phone with Bai Yu.

Bai Yu has now reached a conclusion to this matter. Although she can't guarantee that she will definitely be able to go, there is still a chance.

If all else fails, Bai Yu thinks she can earn money by doing part-time jobs. With her computer skills, she can earn some money by taking on coding or Photoshop jobs online, and she can also do part-time jobs outside. A few thousand a month is not a problem. In the end, her family can contribute less.

Of course, Bai Yu had some good ideas. If he really took the part-time job and any of his ex-girlfriends saw him, they would definitely make him quit.

While Bai Yu might indeed lack money, it's definitely not a problem for the four young ladies: Su Rongxue, Si Yu, Qing Sisi, and Murong Liyue.

Especially Si Yu and Murong Liyue, one of them had a balance that shocked Bai Yu, and the other casually gave him red envelopes containing tens of thousands of yuan. Which of these two would allow Bai Yu to do hard labor?

However, these are all things to be discussed later, and the subsequent events can only occur if Bai Yu actually takes the part-time job.

Bai Yu returned to her dorm room and, unusually, didn't turn on her computer to play games that night. Instead, after washing up, she quietly took her phone and lay down on the bed.

The past two days have been relatively normal for Bai Yu, excluding what happened that night with Qing Sisi.

But there is no such thing as eternal peace in the world. Bai Yu has been deliberately avoiding his four ex-girlfriends, and has even asked them to avoid each other and try not to have any contact.

However, some things cannot last forever, and time management issues will eventually come to light.

The next day, Tuesday, was also known as Black Tuesday.

The morning was fine, but at noon after class, Bai Yu, Li Cheng, and the other two went back to their dorm to put away their books and then went out to eat. Just as they stepped out, they encountered Murong Liyue, who was standing downstairs with her arms crossed, dressed in a white Hanfu, looking like an ancient princess.

This girl left Beicheng a few days ago and only returned today. As soon as she got home, she rushed to the school, not for any other reason than to see Bai Yu.

Of course, he also wanted to have a meal with Bai Yu and relive some time together.

A few days apart was far too short for Bai Yu, but for Murong Liyue, it felt like an eternity.

I had to think about Bai Yu every night before falling asleep, and that feeling was agonizing.

"Let's go eat."

Upon seeing Bai Yu emerge from the boys' dormitory, Murong Liyue reached out and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, her tone as cold and unquestionable as ever.

Bai Yu naturally rejected the girl's words decisively; this had become a habit.

"What are you doing? I'm having dinner with my friend, I don't have time to have dinner with you right now."

As soon as Bai Yu uttered these words, Li Cheng and the other two immediately turned against him, waving their hands hastily to explain.

"Hey, hey, hey, Bai Yu isn't familiar with us. We can go eat by ourselves. There's no need for him to come along. You can take him with you!"