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Chapter 42: Chapter 40: 3 Million US Dollars (Seeking Recommendations!)_1
Seeing this situation,
Tang Qing could only reluctantly follow.
Looking at his classmates’ seemingly unfamiliar gazes,
He wondered if he had gone too far, but it was just a fleeting thought. After all, this was a situation he would eventually have to face, so he might as well enjoy the thrill of victory in advance.
"So, what were you thinking about during class?"
Shen Mei asked casually with her arms folded.
She didn’t ask about the problem first. One thing at a time.
She was afraid that if she showed surprise as Tang Qing anticipated, she would lose face. She smiled at Tang Qing, as if to say, "I’m not going to ask about that problem first. Surprised?"
"I was memorizing formulas," Tang Qing said helplessly.
"Memorizing formulas? Really?" Shen Mei asked skeptically. She didn’t expect that answer from Tang Qing. She thought he would directly apologize; the conversation wasn’t going as she had planned.
"Most of what you taught, I already know, so I was memorizing formulas in preparation for the next Monthly Exam." Tang Qing clenched his fist resolutely and said that, although inside he was praising himself for his great acting skills.
Tsk, tsk.
Maybe I should invest in making a movie later.
He suddenly found that it was a good idea to invest in a film – to earn money and also to have a bit of fun. It would be quite interesting to play a rich second generation kid who bullies boys and dominates girls.
"Do you do this in other classes as well?" Shen Mei asked with a furrowed brow.
"Uh... yeah," Tang Qing admitted.
It was better to admit it rather than end up with the class teacher crawling through the window, bringing more trouble than it’s worth.
"Alright then, I’m looking forward to seeing how well you do on this exam. If there is no significant improvement like at the beginning of the term then I’ll have to call in your parents. You can read your books during my class from now on,"
Shen Mei shot Tang Qing a glare.
"Thank you for understanding, Teacher. Don’t worry, I’m sure I’ll do great." Tang Qing reassured her. He had realized that Shen Mei didn’t want to discuss how he was in other classes, and she was truly appreciative.
The teachers she dreaded most were the ones who nitpicked and made a fuss over everything.
Those who are inflexible, and impose too many rules.
"Hmm. Now, what was it with that problem?" Shen Mei was satisfied with Tang Qing’s attitude.
"I bought a higher mathematics book at a secondhand book stall a while ago and have been reading it at home to broaden my horizons. Don’t worry, teacher, I only read a little of it. My main focus is still on high school knowledge,"
Tang Qing replied, thinking that he sounded smart.
"That’s good. If you can understand and fluently use it, it shows that you really are studying hard, I won’t say anything more." Shen Mei changed her tone to one of encouragement, never wanting to dampen a student’s enthusiasm for learning.
"Thank you, teacher. I promise I won’t let you down in the next Monthly Exam."
"Remember what you’ve said. You may leave now," Shen Mei said.
"Alright, Teacher Shen."
After saying that, Tang Qing left the office. Shen Mei was left behind to carefully study the formula that Tang Qing mentioned, as she could not come to terms with that her student had outdone her.
Back at the classroom door,
Li Kai blocked Tang Qing and asked curiously, "Old Tang, why did the teacher want to see you? Did she praise you?"
"No, she just told me to study hard and do well on the Monthly Exam, otherwise she might call my parents." Tang Qing told the truth.
"Hmph! You’re so rich, you don’t even need to study. You already know university-level knowledge."
Li Kai sighed. It was one thing for Tang Qing to be richer than him, and he could accept that Tang Qing was more handsome, taller, and fairer than him. But now even in studies, Tang Qing was about to overtake him. To say that he wasn’t envious would be impossible.
However, he knew that knowledge comes from effort and couldn’t be obtained simply by envy. The only limit is one’s own laziness, not how diligent someone else is.
On this point, he conceded defeat completely.
"Better start revising, or you’ll end up far behind," Tang Qing said with a smile.
"You? You’re just a bit better than me in grades, and so what if you answered that question? Spending so much time learning such difficult knowledge, and yet hoping to be much ahead of me, huh." Li Kai said dismissively.
To him, it seemed that Tang Qing was just making a show of it.
Wasting time learning useless knowledge.
Perhaps this time his exam scores might even be worse than his own. He’d been studying hard all month, and he knew that Tang Qing, who often went out to eat and do business and was often distracted in class,
Couldn’t possibly have significantly better scores.
"We’ll see, don’t say I didn’t warn you."
"Alright, let’s see who gets higher scores in the Monthly Exam."
"No problem, what’s the bet?"
"Hmm... let me think... How about the loser treats the winner to a meal and singing? I know a newly opened KTV that has a good environment." After pondering for a while, Li Kai responded.
"Not to doubt your abilities, but do you have money?" Tang Qing threw another spirit-crushing question.
"I...I may not be as rich as you, but I can afford a karaoke night." Stumbled by Tang Qing’s words, Li Kai quickly straightened himself up.
"Well then, I guess I have to give you the benefit of doubt." Tang Qing put on a you-owe-me-one face.
"You... you’re going to drive me crazy. Ah, should have chosen my friends more wisely." Li Kai sighed.
"Tang Qing, I heard you guys talking about what happens to the loser. What are you guys betting on?" Wang Yan was the one talking when Tang Qing turned her head.
"We are betting on who will fail the exam. The loser has to pay for a singing night." Li Kai said.
"Then I want to join." Wang Yan became interested.
"Sure, we will invite you." Li Kai boasted.
"No need. I can’t just take advantage of you guys. Here’s how about this: if Tang Qing makes it to the top three in our class, I will treat everyone; otherwise, you two will compete. How is that?" Wang Yan proposed.
Being smart, she knew how to consider a man’s pride. She gave him an out, and if Tang Qing really made it to the top three, treating wouldn’t be a problem and everyone would feel comfortable.
"Great idea." Li Kai immediately responded, he didn’t believe that Tang Qing could make it to the top three. It would also prevent a girl from paying and causing them to lose face.
"By the way, Tang Qing, when did you start learning university courses?" Wang Yan asked the question she had been wondering. Tang Qing’s performance earlier had stunned her, but such an excellent Tang Qing was exactly what she liked.
So, Tang Qing repeated his previous reasoning.
Which caused Li Kai to despise him once again.
Wang Yan was looking at Tang Qing with undisguised admiration. Even Li Kai on the side noticed it, though he didn’t give it much thought, assuming Wang Yan was just impressed by Tang Qing’s effort.
......
November 12th.
Friday.
Aunt had something on today.
After having lunch outside, Tang Qing and Li Kai came to the classroom early to study. The Monthly Exam was tomorrow, time was pressing, and he inevitably became a bit nervous.
Suddenly,
his phone in his bag vibrated. It was Liu Qian calling, he was overjoyed at the sign of a potential business opportunity. He hastily stepped out of the classroom, answered the call:
"Hello, Uncle Liu?"
"Haha, yes, what are you up to?" Liu Qian laughed.
"I’m at school, Uncle Liu, do you have business for me this time?" Tang Qing asked directly.
"Yes, my friends have a lot of needs recently, this time they need three million dollars. I don’t know how soon you can provide it?" Liu Qian asked.
"How soon do they need it? Is it urgent?"
"Not really, it can be done within three to five days." Liu Qian answered with a chuckle.
"Alright, pay me before this Sunday and I can get it done by then. I have exams tomorrow and the day after, don’t have much time." Tang Qing thought for a moment and replied. Since Liu Qian was not in a hurry, there was no need for him to rush either.
First, he had to get through the exam.
"Okay, a total of 25,050,000 RMB, no problem, right?" Liu Qian laughed.
"Uncle Liu, why is it 15,000 more?" Tang Qing asked in confusion. For three million dollars, the exchange rate is 1 to 8.3 which makes it 24,900,000 RMB, there’s no way he got a simple math problem wrong.
"Didn’t the exchange rate go up these days? I can’t let you lose out." Liu Qian explained.
"Well, thank you Uncle Liu, see you Sunday."
When Tang Qing heard, he realized it made sense.
The market was constantly changing.
The exchange rate would definitely fluctuate. Even if the international exchange rate didn’t change, a domestic anti-corruption policy could boost the local market price for dollars, there’s no absolute rules in the market.
"Good luck with your exam, bye."
"Goodbye, Uncle Liu."
After hanging up the phone,
Tang Qing calculated his earnings this time.
1,050,000 RMB.
God, working in finance really brings in money fast.
