Chapter 409: Chapter 304: Pushing the Limits

Standing still, Zhang Aomei’s body trembled slightly.

Although they hadn’t met in three years, the mother and daughter video-called every two or three days.

What mother wouldn’t recognize her own child?

Though she had already more or less confirmed it in her heart, the stark difference in status made her momentarily unable to believe the scene before her eyes.

She was just a factory worker; what if she was wrong?

What if she caused a scene, angered the factory manager, and got fired?

Moreover, how did her daughter suddenly appear in Dongyang?

How could she be with someone as important as the district head?

Her daughter, although admitted to Demon Star University with a special recruitment three years ago, never told He Jun about any troubles, only sharing the good news. But Zhang Aomei knew her daughter’s Demon Spirit had issues.

Otherwise, how could her abilities have improved so slowly, maybe even unable to graduate?

She didn’t ask.

Because she didn’t understand.

And she didn’t want to put pressure on her daughter.

Zhang Aomei thought about many things, feeling her heart racing. The long-term fatigue from work and sudden excitement left her a bit dazed until exclamations from the crowd around her brought her back as her daughter stood before her.

“Mom!”

Seeing her mother aged and bewildered, He Jun’s eyes reddened.

They hadn’t seen each other for three years, yet her mother seemed to have aged ten years. Her once jet-black hair was nearly all white, she had lost much weight, and her spirit was poor.

Ge Jun knew that her mother recognized her but didn’t dare to acknowledge her because of their status difference, which made her feel even more guilty and pained.

“Xiao Jun, it’s really you!”

Zhang Aomei finally reacted, suddenly grabbing her daughter’s hand.

It was her daughter.

That stubborn look in her eyes couldn’t be mistaken.

The mother-daughter reunion was touching and astonishing to those watching.

“It really is true!”

“Didn’t Zhang Aomei’s son become paralyzed? What’s going on?”

“It’s a girl! Her daughter!”

“I told you Old Zhang’s daughter got special admission to Demon Star University. You didn’t believe me. It was big news in our neighborhood; it even made the news.”

“Even if she’s a student at Demon Star University, how can a student have the district head accompany them?”

“Whatever the reason, it seems Zhang Aomei’s fortunes are turning; she might even move to Base City.”

“Just now, that fat woman, Hua, who was mocking Old Zhang, can’t say a word now.”

The factory workers gossiped, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

The ’Fat Hua’ they mentioned was the same plump woman who had previously mocked Zhang Aomei. Now, she had her head down, no longer arrogant or daring to speak a word.

For the past two years, making fun of Zhang Aomei had become a habit for her.

It was one of the few pleasures in her dull life.

She actually knew that Zhang Aomei’s daughter got special admission to Demon Star University, but was said to be doing poorly, possibly even expelled.

Otherwise, how could the proud student of Demon Star University have parents working so hard?

But she never expected such an embarrassing turn of events.

This wasn’t doing poorly; this was doing exceedingly well.

“How did you become so thin, child?”

Looking at her daughter, Zhang Aomei said with heartache.

The chattering of her coworkers filled her ears, bringing a pleasant feeling to her heart, making her usual slouch due to long years of bowing at work straighten a bit.

For the first time in two years, she felt a sense of pride.

“I’ll take you all to Base City.”

Seeing her mother so happy, He Jun said with a smile.

Two days ago, during a voice call with her mother, He Jun still vividly remembered the factory supervisor’s mockery and her mother’s humble words.

She hadn’t forgotten a single word.

Every time it was late at night, these words would come to mind, keeping her awake.

This was why she didn’t notify her mother, choosing to come to the garment factory with the district head and Huang Tao.

She wanted her parents, who had faced ridicule and humiliation because of her, to regain their dignity.

She wanted those who had bullied her mother to see that Zhang Aomei’s daughter was indeed at Demon Star University and, more importantly, was doing exceptionally well.

Exceptionally well!

“I didn’t expect that Student He Jun was indeed a resident under my jurisdiction.”

Xie Dafu, watching the scene, exclaimed. Turning to Huang Xintao beside him, he asked, “Miss Huang, what’s your relationship with Student He Jun?”

Huang Xintao smiled, glanced at Xie Dafu, and didn’t answer.

He Jun and she naturally had no relationship.

It was just that her genius cousin Huang Tianze instructed her to do this, and she complied.

Although she was responsible for Dongyang and held a high family position, she was no match for Huang Tianze.

Huang Tianze was a prodigy, a super genius of the Refinement Earth Chart Demon Spirits.

He was the favorite and hope of the Huang Family.

Even though he had just graduated, one word from him, and she had to obediently follow his orders.

Not just Xie Dafu, she was also very curious about how her genius cousin got entangled with a girl whose status and talent were both extremely ordinary.

Although they were classmates, obviously, a super genius couldn’t possibly have any interaction with a regular person.

If she didn’t consider appearance and figure, she would have thought her cousin wanted to find a woman.

Her cousin only said a few simple words, but they showed how much he valued He Jun; otherwise, she wouldn’t have intervened personally.

Although she didn’t know what He Jun had that was worth her cousin’s attention, dealing with a super genius was probably not a simple matter.

Spending a little time could perhaps be a favor returned in the future.

He Jun found her mother and also her father, who worked in the same factory.

The family of three gathered for a while, and then He Jun took her parents to meet Huang Xintao.

Facing figures as significant as Huang Xintao and Xie Dafu, He Jun’s parents were evidently a little nervous and at a loss for what to do, but to their surprise, these people they deemed as big shots weren’t arrogant but rather very polite.

So polite that it seemed excessive.

“Let’s go to the hospital.” He Jun said to Huang Xintao.

“It’s no trouble.” Huang Xintao smiled.

He Jun took her parents and got in the hover car. As the car quickly ascended, looking out the window at the familiar faces disappearing gradually, and the factory manager still craning his neck and waving, Zhang Aomei and her husband felt mixed emotions.

In their eyes, the factory manager, who was once high and mighty, didn’t say a word, except a slight bow and wave goodbye.

It’s not that he was disdainful, but simply because the gap in their statuses was too large, not giving him the qualification or courage to step forward and curry favor.

He Jun felt equally complex emotions.

This was her first experience of the wonders brought by power.

She liked this feeling.

She liked being admired and respected.

But she also knew she still had nothing.

All this was just because of a phone call from Huang Tianze.

Everything was arranged neatly and thoroughly.

Her brother, who was still paralyzed in the hospital, would receive the best treatment and would soon stand up again; the family could move to Shanghai without fear or anxiety.

In just two days, her life had undergone earth-shattering changes.

And all of this was because of one person.

Lin Feng.

Because he thought highly of her.

Or rather, he was very interested in her Demon Spirit.

He even wanted her to join the alliance he established.

An alliance composed of super geniuses.

Members of the alliance: Huang Tianze, Zhan Tianyu, Yun Kai, Ye Qiu, Yang Ningbing…

Names that were familiar and acknowledged super geniuses!

What qualification did she have to become their teammate?

Compared to the excitement of joining the alliance, He Jun felt more apprehension and confusion.

She feared that all this was like a bubble that would burst at a touch.

Huang Xintao seemed to notice He Jun’s worries and asked with a smile, “He Jun, the hospital has been arranged, is there anything else you need help with?”

“No…”

He Jun was about to say no, but suddenly remembered something, paused, and said, “Besides my parents and brother, I want to bring other relatives back to Shanghai.”

Upon hearing this, He Jun’s parents’ faces changed, and they hurriedly pulled on He Jun.

From their daughter’s words earlier, they knew that all of this was due to the help of her classmate.

Being able to help their son receive treatment and allowing their family of three to go to Shanghai was already an incredible favor, costing at least twenty million. How could He Jun still dare to set conditions?

In their opinion, this was clearly being greedy.

They were deeply afraid that He Jun would anger the classmate, and they would end up with nothing.

He Jun patted her parents’ hands, indicating they didn’t need to worry.

“How many people?” Huang Xintao asked with a smile, still indifferent.

“Five.”

Five people, five million each, totaling twenty-five million, this astronomical number made He Jun’s parents’ faces change repeatedly.

Huang Xintao didn’t react but also didn’t immediately answer.

She didn’t think He Jun was being greedy, only considering whether it was worth it.

If it was worth it, even two hundred million wouldn’t be too much; if not, even twenty thousand wouldn’t be given.

“Should I make a call and ask?”

Huang Xintao sought He Jun’s opinion.

He Jun nodded, her heart somewhat tense but trying to appear calm.

Huang Tao took out her phone, made a call, said a couple of sentences, then hung up, and afterward, she said to He Jun with a smile, “Tianze said, ten people is also fine.”

He Jun’s mouth curved into a slight smile, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

She had gambled correctly.

It seemed that Lin Feng valued her greatly.

She had to seize this opportunity!

Even if she was found to be worthless in the end, before being discarded, she needed to change her family’s life.

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