Chapter 90: Chapter 89: Can You Be My Rock for One More Day the Day After Tomorrow?

Jiang Banxia wanted to apply for the finance department at Jing University, for no other reason than she wanted to refine her trading model.

Having been with Dou Ying for so many years, she had been influenced enough to know that the finance industry had a future, and it was a field that attracted her.

However, she still wanted to wait for Li Yang to make a decision, and then follow suit.

After all, Qing University also had a finance department.

Basically, at this level of universities, the education aspect is not much different; the professors on both sides might even be the same.

The difference is in their focus, connections, and research resources.

Of course, Jing University’s finance department is not the strongest domestically; just in the Capital City, there are Renmin University and Finance University, and in Modu, there’s another Finance University.

She stopped her cooperation with Xiangnu because she couldn’t grasp the subsequent trends, and her trading model encountered resistance. She didn’t want to take risks with Xiangnu’s funds.

Another reason was that she had saved enough money to buy a house.

The first cooperation with Xiangnu earned her 280,000 yuan; Xiangnu counted all the losses as profits.

The second cooperation with Green Water Group earned her 600,000 yuan, and now she had 880,000 yuan in her account, enough to buy a house in Jiang City.

She sent Li Yang a message, but there was no reply from his side.

Then she glanced at the class group; the scores had been out for four or five days, and they were still discussing Li Yang. Various media reports were being circulated in the group.

She even watched some of Li Yang’s interviews. Master Li’s wordplay was really exceptional.

The pleasantries flowed seamlessly, full of encouragement and persistence, without a single mention of talent.

Around five o’clock, she sent Li Yang another message.

“Master Li, have you made your decision?”

This time, Li Yang replied quickly, “About what?”

“Which university to apply for.”

“Didn’t I make it clear to you before? The choice of university should be led by you. For any minor issues, you can come to me or let me give you some advice. But why do you have to ask me about where to apply? Would you also ask me when to get married in the future?”

“Yes, I definitely have to ask you about marriage.”

Li Yang: “???? Why would you ask me?”

Li Yang was very restrained with Jiang Banxia; otherwise, he would undoubtedly ask questions that Jiang Banxia couldn’t answer.

“Because you’re my support.”

Li Yang retorted, “What kind of support? You’ve surely heard the old saying, ’When the mountain you rely on crumbles, and the water you depend on flows away.’ Think about it, if I got married and had kids, where would I find the energy to support you? I’d be earning for my kid’s formula and the family’s living expenses. You would do the same; if you had to choose between your own kid and a good friend, whom would you choose? Isn’t it obvious?”

Jiang Banxia initially wanted to tell Li Yang about having saved enough money to buy a house.

But suddenly, she couldn’t bring herself to say it.

Li Yang continued, “Whichever school, or major, you want to apply for, just go ahead. If you can’t choose something you love, that could be a lifelong career, you’ll definitely regret it in a dozen years or so. Yes, your parents certainly have the means to support you forever, but what’s the point of going through life without realizing your value?

Even if you’re into esports, archaeology, or a career with no future and no money, it doesn’t matter. No one can truly accompany you for life. What will constantly stay with you are your interests, your hobbies, and fulfilling work.

People are inherently social; if your social role is monotone, just having one so-called support, everything revolves around that support, making your social role extremely fragile. If that support crumbles, it’s like a car crash in your life.”

Jiang Banxia hesitated for a moment before saying, “Then would you crumbling be an issue?”

“I have tons of issues; look at me, I used to like Wang Manqi, now suddenly I don’t. Maybe I’ll find a petty girlfriend who won’t let me stay in touch with you. Then whom should I listen to?”

“Or perhaps there could be a better outcome, like us…”

“Like us what? Get married? Sure, then if I die in a crash, would you follow me? What happens to our kids? If we’re each other’s support, we’d cut off other social ties and end up in our little world. Sure, maybe your family has millions, but not enough for us to live like recluses, severed from the real world. Taking on different social attributes introduces changes. Most importantly, I can’t have no desires; I have many pursuits…”

“What are you pursuing?”

“Money, fame, beautiful women…”

It was the first time Li Yang spoke to Jiang Banxia like this.

Before, he felt he shouldn’t interfere in others’ lives, but after Xue Ning told him about Jiang Banxia’s family, he figured it was necessary to speak out.

Jiang Banxia was too sensitive about her own life, to the point that she didn’t dare to face it and hoped someone would guide her.

Seeing no reply from Jiang Banxia, he added, “I’m also young, and my words might not be entirely accurate. But I know happiness and joy are either earned through effort or because someone bears the burden for you. If you listen to others or follow their steps on such vital life decisions and feel happy about it, have you considered others’ feelings?

If you apply together with me, even if it’s not your desired major, first, you won’t be happy with your job. Who can spend a lifetime in a job they dislike? Secondly, seeing your unhappiness would make me unhappy too. I’d blame myself, feel guilty, thinking it was my fault. Is this the result you want?”

From his back-and-forth with Jiang Banxia over the past days, he realized Jiang Banxia wasn’t keen on going to Qing University.

It was just unclear which major she wanted to apply for at Jing University.

He could tell her he was going to Jing University, and that would relieve Jiang Banxia of any burden, seemingly a win-win.

But it would also completely trap Jiang Banxia in her own life.

He wouldn’t say; this decision had to be made by Jiang Banxia herself.

In his past life, although it wasn’t the same situation, the essence was similar.

He hadn’t grasped the saying, ’Don’t consider sunk costs in major decisions,’ which delayed the most important decade of his life.

If Jiang Banxia only starts considering life after entering society, even the smartest mind can’t withstand the grind of reality.

Where are the good people in this world? At the core, any two people are in a competitive relationship.

Xue Ning came over to show him her list, the house didn’t have any furniture, everything needed to be bought.

Meanwhile, Li Yang had more than thirty thousand cash left on hand.

However, as he kept looking, Li Yang started to feel something was off.

“A kids’ bunk bed? What do we need this for?”

Xue Ning said, “Buy it in advance, so when you get married and have kids in the future, it’ll come in handy.”

Li Yang: “…”

Did Xue Ning forget this apartment only has three bedrooms?

If we buy a bunk bed, who will sleep on it, her or me?

Or should it be placed in the master bedroom for my parents?

“Where to put it?”

“Of course in my room, I’m just a tenant, you’ll move out when you get married.”

Li Yang: “Xue, do you know what it means if I get married here?”

“What?”

“It means the college entrance exam is the highlight of my life, with nothing else to compare. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be unable to even afford a house in the future. You’re cursing me.”

Xue Ning smiled, saying, “Alright, alright, you’re amazing. I’ll wait for you to earn a big villa in the Capital City and get married there.”

A bunch of items were crossed off the list, and the rest was prepared to start buying in the next couple of days.

They would wait for his parents to have fun back home before bringing them over here to live.

He and Xue Ning went out to eat, then returned to Xue Ning’s apartment.

Xue Ning mainly searched for related furniture markets, planning to start shopping tomorrow.

Li Yang, on the other hand, took the opportunity to write some manuscript, as the rewards from the novel couldn’t be interrupted; he had to keep it up for a few more months.

On June 30th, the application for the college entrance exams belonging to the first batch started, lasting five days until July 4th.

But Li Yang didn’t fill in his choices right away, instead, he went furniture shopping with Xue Ning.

Today was Saturday, and he didn’t need to feed the sponsor group.

After being busy until the evening, Xue Ning came to him and said, “You can fill out the application today, your parents called to ask if you’ve done it.”

“I’ll fill it in a couple of days.”

“So are you going to Qing University or Jing University?”

Xue Ning was curious too, just that her attention had been diverted by the house over the past few days, she had wanted to ask for a long time.

In her view, Li Yang’s perfect scores in comprehensive science, perfect in math, and excellent English make him naturally suitable for Qing University.

“Of course, Jing University, but don’t tell anyone yet, especially not Jiang Banxia.”

“Hmm? Why would I tell her? She only asks me some things when you’re around, usually we aren’t that close.”

Xue Ning wasn’t lying; Jiang Banxia wasn’t close with anyone.

She wasn’t willing to actively interact with outsiders, so to others, Jiang Banxia seemed very aloof.

“That’ll do. Go to bed early, I’ll take you back home tomorrow.”

Tomorrow, Li Yang had to go back for lunch, where his parents had already arranged a cook, mainly to invite family relatives over.

At the same time, he had to introduce Xue Ning to his family.

“Then help me pick an outfit for tomorrow.”

“Sure.”

Xue Ning left, Li Yang waited for a while longer.

Because Jiang Banxia was filling out her application.

About ten minutes later, Jiang Banxia sent a screenshot, saying, “I’ve filled out the application, Jing University, Finance major.”

This year, Qingbei’s admission score in Zhongyuan was 683; Jiang Banxia exceeded it by 4 points, leaving plenty of options.

Li Yang replied, “I filled in Qing University.”

Jiang Banxia replied after a while, “Mm, good.”

…

“Master Li, can you be my support for one more day the day after tomorrow?”

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