Dedicated to studying, yet forced into a chaotic situation.

Chapter 232 Pure friendship is the only true friendship!

The next day, Shi Sui was scheduled for a full-body physical examination.

Since she was already at the hospital, she decided to take Xu Chaomu along for a physical examination and a psychological check-up.

Seeing that Xu Chaomu was being dragged to a physical examination, Chi Yan, not wanting to be outdone, also went for a physical examination.

In short, Pei Shuoxun took three people to the physical examination and psychology department by himself.

The report was released on the same day.

After carefully reviewing Shi Sui's medical examination report three times, Pei Shuoxun felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.

Shi Sui had the best physical fitness in the entire game.

Xu Chaomu didn't have any major psychological problems, but her physical examination revealed a host of issues: sinus arrhythmia, physiological hypotension, anemia, and weak spleen and stomach...

Seeing Shi Sui and Xu Chaomu together, she felt a pang of sympathy and asked about their health.

Pei Shuoxun led her away, saying, "Sui Sui, why are your eyes red? He doesn't have a terminal illness; he just needs some treatment."

So from then on, Xu Chaomu had to drink extremely bitter Chinese medicine every day.

He was an old Chinese medicine doctor introduced by Pei Shuoxun.

He also gained a deeper understanding of what Shangguan Ying meant by "love nanny".

*

Following the success of "The Extraordinary Scholar," both the Jiang and Gu families' companies subsequently faced financial difficulties.

Reporters from all walks of life were blocking the school gate, so Shi Sui took a week off.

Although the system repeatedly assured her that she had changed the fate of the novel and wouldn't encounter a plot-driven death, Shi Sui still—

I tried all the restaurants I had saved on a certain review website.

People feel good when they are full.

While she was studying, the system was watching elementary school online classes.

Learning in this human-machine-like manner made time seem to fly by eight times.

In the blink of an eye, the final exams were over.

Shi Sui lived up to expectations, surpassing Xu Chaomu by 1 point to take the top spot in the grade.

No one was surprised by this at all.

"Actually, I could tell about Sister Sui's abilities from the first class placement exam last year."

"She's beautiful, smart, and even started a company with Xu Chaomu. Holy crap, are we dating now?"

"I was so excited when they were on the show that I didn't sleep at all and just kept picking up candy to eat."

"Don't spread rumors. I saw Sister Sui and Chi Yan buying ice cream together yesterday."

"The banquet in Sui County is real."

"Bullshit, it's all fake. Pure friendship is the only real thing!"

"Yes, is pure friendship between people of the same sex the same? Is there no pure friendship between people of the opposite sex? Pure friendship based on mutual appreciation is the best."

"Yes, yes, Sister Sui doesn't love me, and she doesn't want to love anyone else!"

"..."

The students at Xinghua University still love gossip as much as ever.

Not only students, but teachers also love to gossip.

Shi Sui went to the office to submit the materials for the math competition summer camp.

Last year's winter camp was a league, and students who won gold medals in each region could participate in CAC.

As soon as Shi Sui finished submitting her materials and left, the teachers in the office closed the door and started gossiping.

Team Leader Feng: "I bet a bag of potato chips that Shi Sui will be with Xu Chaomu after this summer camp."

Teacher Zhang munched on potato chips: "Then I bet two bags that Shi Sui will be with Chi Yan."

Shi Sui, standing at the door: "...??"

Is it okay to gossip like this when the people haven't even gone far?

The system grumbled: [This is infuriating! Why do we get gossiped about whenever someone of the opposite sex gets close?!]

System: [Host, you only see them as friends, right?]

Shi Sui pretended not to hear.

The system firmly stated: [Host, you don't like them at all. Your favorite person is clearly me.]

*

It lasted for more than three months.

In order to deal with the prosecutors, the Gu Group was in a state of chaos and turmoil. Small companies under the group went bankrupt one after another, layoffs and dissolutions occurred, and the whole thing was a mess.

Suspected of money laundering and other illegal activities, but as long as he threatens the lives of his family members, there are plenty of people willing to take the blame for Gu Jia.

Gu's father was clearly not a good person either.

After paying the fine and sending away the scapegoat, the Gu family remained innocent, and the Gu Group managed to survive, albeit with heavy losses.

Enraged by the phone call being hung up on, Mr. Gu smashed his teacup on the ground with a crash, sending shards and tea flying everywhere.

"When you have money, you're brothers; when you're broke, you all kick me when I'm down!"

"They only go when there's an advantage, and run away when trouble arises. They're all useless bastards. It's not like they borrowed money and didn't pay it back!"

Gu's father was furious.

Although he didn't go bankrupt, his stock price plummeted, resulting in huge losses... and more importantly, he couldn't borrow any money!

Loans from five or six banks are far from enough. In order to make a comeback, the Gu Group needs more money!

Mr. Gu gritted his teeth: "5000 million! It's all because of that 5000 million! Someone must be targeting our Gu family behind the scenes!"

Recalling the events of that day, he vented his anger on Gu Chenyi: "Why did you invite reporters! Why did you do a live stream! It was just a small mistake, but it's all because of you! Cheating on the show wasn't enough, and you're not even repentant. Now our Gu family's reputation and image are completely ruined!"

Overnight, the Gu family plummeted from the heights of success to the depths of despair.

Mr. Gu did not believe he had any problems and blamed everything on the staff present that day.

Including his own son, Gu Chenyi.

Gu Chenyi went through the most difficult days of his life.

He broke down, but quickly recovered.

Having survived this catastrophe, we grew up overnight.

Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi.

"Dad, leave it to me." Gu Chenyi's eyes were filled with murderous intent. "I have a way to get money, enough to make us rise again!"

Mr. Gu was stunned.

In his son's eyes, he saw the ruthlessness and decisiveness honed over years in the business world, as well as extraordinary courage and boldness.