Rebirth: I became rich by farming

Chapter 693: Chapter 693: All Failed (1/2)

Mei Mengzhen’s million-dollar paycheck for a single movie was enough to cause quite a stir, but the fact that she didn’t keep a dime of it and donated it all was enough to create another big wave.

Mei Mengzhen’s reputation was already polarized, and this act further intensified the polarization.

On one hand, some classmates thought she was putting on an act, creating a facade of being a good person.

On the other hand, there were classmates who felt that she was genuinely kind-hearted and didn’t need to fabricate a persona.

However, Mei Mengzhen, who originally didn’t care about these matters, cared even less about what these people said.

But one thing was for sure, school had started, and wasn’t it time to schedule the makeup exams?

Mei Mengzhen asked, "Peipei, how did you do on your exams? You passed them all, right?"

With He Yiran’s notes, Liu Pei managed to pass by a narrow margin, "Yeah, I passed, but I feel like I can’t keep skimming through like last year. Even if I get my diploma, this kind of perfunctory studying doesn’t teach me anything. I feel like I’m wasting my tuition, so I plan to study seriously this term."

"It’s good that you realize this, but how’s your online shop doing?"

Talking about the online shop got Liu Pei excited, "My online business is doing quite well, and many people found out about it from the cubicle shop. I’ve even invested in some promotion. I won’t exaggerate, but making over a thousand a month is definitely no problem."

Making over a thousand a month from just accessories was quite impressive. Yan Keke sincerely commented, "Peipei, that’s really good, taking it step by step with your feet on the ground."

"Peipei, did you bring any accessories? Let us choose some too. We could pick a few pretty ones for Zhenzhen to wear, and she could promote them by taking photos. Although Zhenzhen’s movie hasn’t been released yet, her fame is already growing. If she promotes them on Weibo, your shop’s business will surely get even better," He Yiran suggested. However, as soon as He Yiran made this suggestion, Mei Mengzhen couldn’t help but think to herself that it was indeed capitalist tactics; traps of the future already being laid out now.

But Mei Mengzhen would definitely not refuse Liu Pei’s accessories since, unlike the clothes before, she could wear them. She quickly responded, "Right, did you bring the accessories? I can just pick a few and take photos. Although I’m not sure if it will help, I can try posting on Weibo."

"I brought them, they’re in the dorm."

Yan Keke immediately took out her phone to send Tian Sha a message and then said in an extremely professional tone, "I’ve contacted Tian Sha. After lunch, you pick out some accessories, and we’ll use the break to take photos. Let Tian Sha edit the pictures in the afternoon, and I’ll post them right away."

Yan Keke was really proactive in getting things done, which made He Yiran remark, "Keke, are you planning to become Zhenzhen’s agent and assistant?"

Yan Keke replied as if it were only natural, "Of course. As long as Zhenzhen wants to go down this path, I must be her agent and assistant."

"So, Zhenzhen, you should go ahead and get the company registered. Even if you don’t operate it yourself, it’s good to be registered. It’s also convenient for people like Yan Keke to hold positions, so they don’t seem like non-staff members."

There was some sense to He Yiran’s words, but Mei Mengzhen replied, "I think there’s no problem with registering a company, but I always feel like I’m stepping into traps you’ve all set up, step by step. I suspect there’s an issue, but I just can’t pinpoint what it is. Frustrating, isn’t it?"

If you sense something is amiss, naturally, you can’t let it go unchecked. That’s why there’s a need to think more about it.

He Yiran said, "You’re overthinking it. How could we possibly harm you? We’re sincerely suggesting it. Even if you don’t sign with a company now, once the movie is released, many will contact you for contracts. Being hassled then will be more annoying. It would be better to start a Film and Television Company now. Didn’t you say before that you wanted to invest in movies? Set up the Film and Television Company and also handle a production company."

That was a real possibility. Yan Keke hurriedly said, "Be sure to include my share too. Starting a Film and Television Company doesn’t cost much... I..."

Liu Pei interrupted their conversation, "It’s so annoying. Can’t you all be considerate of how a poor person like me feels at this moment?"

The three of them obediently shut up, and the topic was dropped there and then. Besides, it was the first day back at school, and there were many people around her paying attention. It wasn’t appropriate to discuss such matters.

Having said that, Liu Pei added, "Do you know? Yingying has to take makeup exams. She failed all her subjects. When she was in the dorm yesterday, she cried miserably, but she was alone. The people from the next dorm felt sorry for her after hearing her cry so wretchedly and asked about it, but then no one cared anymore."

After all, Luo Yingying had offended her classmates and people from several other dorms. If not for that, she wouldn’t be crying without anyone caring. There’s also something strange about it, Liu Pei asked, "Aren’t Yingying and Chen Zhi supposed to be really good friends? I didn’t see her talking to Chen Zhi, or Chen Zhi coming to comfort her."

Ah, Liu Pei really didn’t know about Luo Yingying’s falling-out with Chen Zhi. Only Liang Xiao had mentioned it to her, and she hadn’t paid much attention to it afterward. Maybe not just Liu Pei, but even Yan Keke probably didn’t know either.

Mei Mengzhen quietly explained these few incidents. Yan Keke was right there next to her, so she indeed knew about them. Knowing this, Yan Keke naturally also told He Yiran. But it wasn’t anything major, so the two of them didn’t discuss it much, and only a few people knew. However, Liu Pei was shocked, "Your summer was way too exciting. I think your one summer had more going on than my entire life."

"Kid, you’re not even 19 yet. Your life hasn’t even started, so what’s this about ’an entire life’? But your life has been good too, striving for your future. That’s a memory you won’t forget."

Liu Pei certainly knew that. She was very clear-headed. Although she envied the lives of these three people, she might not be able to handle such a life if it were given to her. So, this was just fine.

Speaking of the dormitory, Yan Keke asked, "Hey, after the three of us left that room, didn’t they arrange for someone else to move in?"

"They did. A freshman from the Computer Department. But the freshmen have military training, so since Yingying left, no one else came. Even if she does come back, it won’t be until a month later."

He Yiran nodded, "That’s pretty good too. I hope without Zhenzhen there, she stops making up so many excuses, and hopefully, she makes some new friends."

As soon as He Yiran finished speaking, Luo Yingying walked in through the door. The classroom, which was noisy due to Luo Yingying’s arrival, suddenly quieted down. Yingying gave the four of them a sharp glance and, without turning back, walked towards a spot behind them.