The girl selling goods at the market had never seen money before.

She muttered it again and silently put the barbecue back into the paper bag.

Was I... too harsh on Yao Yao...? She clearly wanted to seriously discuss it with me...

Images of growing up with Yao Yao, playing together, and sharing joys and sorrows flashed through my mind.

When her parents passed away, only this black-haired girl would sneak into her house late at night out of concern for her.

She was always there for me, always with a smile on her face.

After making money, Yao Yao was the first to offer herself her blessings.

She could have gone to Class Zero, which was the intensive training class at No. 5 Middle School, utilizing all of No. 5 Middle School's educational resources. But she chose Class 1 so that she could be with him.

A wave of guilt pierced Bai Jinxuan's heart.

She took a deep breath and gently smoothed it out.

I've decided. I'll apologize to Yao Yao later, and then we'll eat this delicious little cake together!

Let's go to No. 2 High School together, and then go to university together!

Now that all the loans have been paid off, there's nothing to be afraid of anymore!

Bai Jinxuan's crimson eyes shone brightly; she decided to properly express her feelings to Yao Yao.

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Volume 1: Chapter 8: The Girl Tasting the Cake

Afternoon, 13:20.

Bai Jinxuan glanced at the time, then carefully placed the strawberry cake in the drawer.

Ten minutes left...

Normally, Murong Yao would arrive at the classroom 30 minutes early to study. In other words, at 13:30 PM, Bai Jinxuan would have the opportunity to explain what she wanted to say to Murong Yao in an empty classroom.

First of all, I definitely have to go to No. 2 Middle School. It's located in Shangcheng District, which will not only help me get into university, but also serve as a great stepping stone if I want to pursue a career in scientific research.

Ordinary people might say they'll never get such an opportunity in their entire lives.

The difference between the Fifth and Second Sects is not simply a matter of being slightly better or having a slightly higher score. The difference between them is the entire Upper and Lower City, the pass to the fifth level and below of the Underground City, and the qualification to win money while lying on the surface.

It is said that each student in the second sect has independent...

The dormitories are single rooms with elevators, and the campus has complete dining facilities. In terms of learning, there are also high-level exploration teams to provide one-on-one guidance.

It's important to know that Zhang Hu, the best teacher in the Five Sects, is a Level 4 Martial Arts Explorer, while the best teacher in the Second Sect is a Level 7, and he teaches not only martial arts but also magic...

If placed in the lower city, a level 7 cultivator could become the leader of one of the five sects.

This is still the best middle school in the lower district. Other schools like the Eighth and Tenth Sects are not even worth mentioning. They are already doing well if they can recruit disciples and barely survive.

People who graduate from schools like this either work like beasts of burden on the surface or try their luck in the dungeon. If they're lucky, they can improve themselves in the semi-developed area and qualify for the advanced exam. If they're unlucky, they'll end up like that woman, forever trapped in the dungeon.

Therefore, from any perspective, Yao Yao should not give up this opportunity. If she really wants to go to university with him, why can't they fight side by side at No. 2 High School?

As Bai Jinxuan pondered how to begin, Murong Yao walked into the classroom.

As always, she moved with light steps and sat down in her seat in the quiet classroom with minimal noise.

"Xiao Xuan." As soon as she sat down, she called out Bai Jinxuan's name, "I've decided to go to No. 2 Middle School."

"Eh?"

Bai Jinxuan didn't react for a moment, her crimson eyes filled with confusion.

In the morning, Yao Yao was still very stubborn, saying that she didn't want to go to No. 2 Middle School no matter what. How come she changed her mind after just one trip down the street?

what happened?

She pursed her lips, about to open her mouth to say something, when she felt a warm sensation on her chest.

Looking down, she saw that Murong Yao had her waist tightly wrapped around her, and her jet-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, covering her slightly thin back.

"Of course I know how good No. 2 Middle School is, and I understand the reasons Xiaoxuan gave, but even so, I just want things to be peaceful, like this, going to school and studying together..."

As she spoke, Murong Yao gradually choked up.

"But all of this comes at the cost of my parents' suffering. I realized that they can't do everything they used to. They're exhausted. They need this money, but what they want most is for me to be happy..."

"How...how despicable...knowing all this, how could I so readily reject the offer from No. 2 Middle School...how could I only think of myself..."

Bai Jinxuan could feel the girl's body tremble every time.

She sighed helplessly, reached out, and gently stroked Murong Yao's head.

There have been times when such scenes existed.

Young Murong Yao was always restless and ran around everywhere. Whenever she did something wrong, such as accidentally breaking someone's window and being scolded, she would throw herself into Bai Jinxuan's arms, who was still reading a book, and cry.

At that time, Bai Jinxuan would gently stroke her head like this until she stopped crying.

"I know, Yao Yao, I know."

Bai Jinxuan closed her eyes and said softly, "Second Middle School is an unfamiliar place. If you are suddenly asked to transfer there, Yao Yao, you must not feel good. Besides, it is the territory of the Upper District. We, who are from the Lower District, are simply outsiders."

"Even so, I still hope that you can go to No. 2 Middle School. If I really have to say why, it's because one day I will come to No. 2 Middle School to find you."

Upon hearing this, Murong Yao raised her head and looked at him with her big, watery eyes.

"What do you mean? You...you're going to No. 2 Middle School too?"

"OK."

Bai Jinxuan nodded as she took a cake out of the drawer, scooped out a spoonful, and fed it to Yao Yao's lips.

"Didn't you say you wanted to go to school with me? So I've decided that I'm going to No. 2 Middle School too."

The sweet cream melted in Murong Yao's mouth, and the sweet taste flowed into the girl's heart.

Murong Yao wiped away her tears and sat up straight.

"Really? But...but what about your grades..."

"I will improve, don't you believe me, Yao Yao?" Bai Jinxuan blinked, revealing a wronged expression.

Seeing this, Murong Yao grabbed Bai Jinxuan's left hand, which was resting on her thigh, and replied earnestly, "I believe you."

Bai Jinxuan smiled, used a fork to insert the strawberry on top of the cake, and presented it to Murong Yao.

"what--"

"Amu~"

After eating the delicious strawberries, the two smiled at each other, and the atmosphere immediately became much more cheerful.

At this moment, Murong Yao sensed something was wrong. She glanced at the cake packaging on the table, and her pupils suddenly contracted.

"Isn't this a super sweet and delicious new luxury cake from a certain shop? It costs over 200 yuan... Xiaoxuan, where did you get it?"

"Bought it, of course."

Bai Jinxuan took out two more strawberry cakes from the drawer, one for herself and one for Yao Yao.

Murong Yao was stunned when she received the newly packaged cake box.

"No... Of course I know it was bought, but... Xiaoxuan, where did you get so much money? Instead of spending money on this, you should pay off the loan as soon as possible... The packaging is intact, so it should be possible to return it."

Seeing Murong Yao putting away the cake box like a treasure, Bai Jinxuan quickly stopped her, saying, "Hey, hey... what are you doing? I've already paid off my loan. To be honest, I'm quite wealthy now."

"You're a puppy if you lie to me." Murong Yao looked wary; she'd been teased like this countless times.

Upon hearing this, Bai Jinxuan became even more stubborn and spread her hands, saying, "If I'm lying to you, don't even mention a puppy, I'll make you tie me up and take me out for a walk."

After saying that, she transferred 100,000 yuan to Murong Yao.

Murong Yao saw the money transfer, but when she picked up her phone and saw the long string of zeros, she was still greatly shocked.

From as far back as she could remember, Bai Jinxuan's bills were always just a few dollars or tens of dollars, rarely even a few hundred. For her to suddenly pull out 100,000 yuan like that was hard not to speculate about, especially considering her stubborn nature...

"You...you...you...you robbed a bank?!"

Volume 1: Chapter 9: The Girl Who Didn't Study

"Don't slander me out of thin air. What bank robbery? I earned this through legitimate business."

Bai Jinxuan said this, but she felt a little guilty inside.

Taking an appearance fee is a legitimate business, right? As for the tombstone, whoever finds it owns it; that's also my legitimate income. So all of this is earned through legitimate business, yeah, no problem.

She stood up straight and added with righteous indignation, "Yaoyao, you don't know, it's normal to make more money in the black market. Otherwise, why would they risk their lives to go to the black market? My money is all clean and honest, it's all hard-earned money."

Murong Yao had never been to the black market and didn't know anything about these things, but she had heard that those who engaged in illegal activities in the black market did make a lot of money.

Could it be that Xiaoxuan is involved in the black market? Come to think of it, Xiaoxuan only said she runs a shop on the black market, but she hasn't specified what she sells...

Could it really be something unhealthy, dangerous, or that would get you arrested for?

As a model student, Murong Yao once again displayed her extraordinary imagination. Then, she frowned and uttered something astonishing.

"Rock candy and the like can't be sold!"

Bai Jinxuan: ? ? ?

What? What kind of candy?

How did I become a sex trafficker? My Yao Yao, you have such a vivid imagination! If you're so good at imagining things, why don't you write novels?

She held her forehead, her face full of helplessness.

"Yaoyao, you're overthinking it. I run a very ordinary shop, selling daily necessities and antiques... You know, right? Some people like old things and are willing to spend a lot of money to buy them. My antiques are a bit special, and as a result, I've made hundreds of thousands."

"Hey, I know, you're probably going to ask me where I got these antiques, right? It's simple. Some I bought from other markets, and some I found. Don't be skeptical, but some ruins and deserted places actually have a lot of old things. Don't tell anyone, though."

"Keep this 100,000 yuan, Yao Yao. It will cost a lot of money to go to No. 2 Middle School. The medicine there will definitely be much more expensive than here. As for me, don't worry about me. I have paid off all the loans. This little bit of money is nothing."

To prevent Murong Yao from overthinking, Bai Jinxuan explained everything clearly this time, even anticipating Murong Yao's words, leaving Murong Yao stunned and only able to stare wide-eyed, asking innocently, "Really?"

"Really." Bai Jinxuan patted her chest.

Over the years, the Murong family has never mistreated Bai Jinxuan, and now that she has made money, she should naturally be grateful.

If you give it directly to Yao's parents, they definitely won't accept it, and they'll ask, just like Yao, where the money came from.

But giving it to Yao Yao is different. Yao Yao has just been turned by him, and she can use this money right now, so it's killing two birds with one stone.

As expected, under Bai Jinxuan's barrage of questions, Murong Yao was moved. She trembled slightly, accepted the money, and didn't say anything about returning it. She only reminded Bai Jinxuan to be careful.

"Oh right, I think there's an exam this afternoon." Murong Yao scooped a few spoonfuls of cake into her mouth, chewed, swallowed, and then continued, "Have you reviewed it?"

Bai Jinxuan blinked.

"what?"

The two looked at each other, and time seemed to stand still at that moment; the surrounding silence was eerily quiet.

Soon, Bai Jinxuan broke the silence, her face showing obvious panic.

"Wh...when did you say that? How come I didn't know? Really, Yao Yao, don't joke like that. We just finished the joint entrance exam, how could we have to take another one?"

"The day before yesterday, before school ended, the magic mechanics teacher said that he didn't want us to slack off because of the joint exam, so he arranged a pop quiz in the next class as a rehearsal for the monthly exam."

Upon hearing this, Bai Jinxuan immediately pictured a middle-aged woman outlining the exam scope on the blackboard, while she herself, sitting below the podium, was preoccupied with how to weather this month's loan crisis...

Oh no! There really is an exam! It's 13:50 PM now, and class starts in ten minutes!

Don't underestimate this little quiz; it actually determines which class will be eliminated.

No matter what, No. 5 Middle School is a top-tier school in the Xiacheng District, and the competition among them is fierce. Apart from Class Zero, which gathers all the best students, the most competitive class is Class One.

According to the school's rules, if a student's test or monthly exam score is too far below the class average, they will be transferred to Class 3 or Class 4. At that point, they won't even be able to enjoy Zhang Hu's annual VIP drug service and will have to rely on their own channels to buy medicine from the market.

Don’t do that kind of thing!

Bai Jinxuan's grades were below average, and she was not originally qualified to attend class one. It was Murong Yao who refused to advance to class zero and forced Bai Jinxuan to be her deskmate. In addition, although Bai Jinxuan's grades were not good, she was not the worst in class one, so the arrangement was made.

However, recently Class 2 and Class 3 have made great strides, and their average scores are almost catching up with Class 1. This has made Zhang Hu feel much worse. As expected, after this monthly exam, Class 1 will most likely kick out about ten of its students.

Bai Jinxuan is definitely among them.

To avoid this from happening, she needs to improve her grades. Right now, she needs to let the magic teacher know that Bai Jinxuan is not a weakling and can at least reach the average level. This way, she can secure a pending observation opportunity in the monthly exam.