Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 300, Section 298: How to Handle Unexpected Situations
It's impossible to concentrate fully when reviewing.

What's so interesting about civil law?

After a symbolic review of more than an hour, Zhou Mingyuan finally couldn't take it anymore.

He put down his textbook, rubbed his temples, and seeing Zhong Yujun's absorbed expression, decided to stop pretending and relax.

He took out his phone and habitually opened WeChat.

What did Gu Caiwei just say?

shop?

He clicked into the Fruit Princess WeChat group, and sure enough, Gu Caiwei and Li Zhi had sent a lot of new messages a few hours earlier.

And then there's WeChat Moments.

The first thing that catches the eye is the nine-grid selfie posted by Gu Caiwei.

The background appears to be a living room with a very stylish interior design, where Gu Caiwei is wearing fluffy loungewear and striking various cute poses.

The copywriting surprised Zhou Mingyuan.

Congratulations to Ms. Lizhi on her housewarming! We're here to help with the housewarming party! [Spinning][Spinning][Spinning]

what's the situation?
Li Zhi actually moved?

The man couldn't help but rub his eyes, his mind filled with questions.

On second thought, this is a good thing!
Doesn't this mean that Li Zhi and Gu Caiwei, who are as close as sisters, are separated by time and geography?
Yes, it's easy to use.

Then, Zhou Mingyuan continued to scroll through his phone and saw more photos and locations posted by the two sisters, showcasing Li Zhi's new home from all angles.

The residential complex is called Poly Garden.

He raised an eyebrow; this was the closest residential complex to Jiangcheng University of Finance and Economics and Nanhu Industrial Park.

Although it's not exactly a place where every inch of land is incredibly valuable, it's sure to appreciate several times over in the future.

They have a good eye for investment.

He clicked on the picture posted by Li Zhi and looked at it carefully.

The photos were taken with great care.

The living room is spacious and bright, with smooth, mirror-like natural marble floor tiles. On the east side is a huge floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling traffic, as if capturing the hustle and bustle and brilliance of the entire city in front of the window.

Italian brand sofas look expensive, with smooth lines and a low-key Morandi gray color.

Behind the sofa is a built-in bookshelf, which already has a few law books and decorations scattered on it.

The bedroom photos only show a small part of the picture, featuring a soft carpet and a king-size bed.

Finally, there's a selfie of Gu Caiwei standing in the dressing room.

The entire wall is covered by a floor-to-ceiling wardrobe, and behind the glass doors, two rows of clothes, bags, and accessories can be vaguely seen hanging.

Both the aesthetic layout and the furniture have an adult style and design.

It seems Li Zhi has convinced her family.
The man figured it all out in almost a few seconds.

However, savvy wealthy people are often able to detect economic trends in advance, and it's not hard to sense that after a year of sideways movement in housing prices in 2014, prices were quietly starting to rise at the end of the year.

Whether you buy now for investment or to live in yourself, you can't afford to lose money.

Zhou Mingyuan put down the photos of the exquisitely decorated house on his phone, then looked up at his beloved Bai Yueguang, who was frowning, poking her chin with a pen cap, and struggling with her final exams.

The South Academy was brightly lit, and the air was filled with the smell of books, papers, and coffee. A thin layer of condensation covered the windows, and students would occasionally get up to get water or go to the restroom, their footsteps barely audible.

Two completely different worlds were flipped over at this moment through the internet, appearing so divided.

Final exams are coming up soon, aren't you guys studying at all?

Zhou Mingyuan unlocked the screen again and replied in the Fruit Princess WeChat group.

Of course I want to! Aunt Gu is cooking right now, and I brought my textbooks with me.

Gu Caiwei's news quickly popped up.

Ok.

The final exams reconnected the two worlds.

As the lights of Nanshu Academy gradually came on, the afternoon quietly slipped away, and Zhou Mingyuan and Zhong Yujun temporarily came ashore from the ocean of knowledge.

After tidying up their books and notes, the two walked out of the South Academy side by side.

The cold air outside was invigorating; the sky had darkened, and the sun had disappeared.

"eat something?"

Zhou Mingyuan naturally put his arm around Bai Yueguang's shoulder, while tightening his scarf around his neck.

"Ok!"

Zhong Yujun nodded vigorously. Reviewing had consumed a lot of mental and physical energy, and now she was feeling a strong hunger.

"I'm so hungry. Shall we go eat at Yuyuanxin? I want to try their tomato and beef brisket hot pot."

Yu Yuan Xin is a Chinese restaurant opposite the student dormitory. It is affordable and has home-style flavors, making it a place they frequent.

"Let's go~"

Zhou Mingyuan smiled and nodded.

As dusk deepened, the two walked through the bustling campus and headed outside.

Winter nights fall early, and the streetlights slowly illuminate the streets, casting halos of light that spread through the air.

Couples holding hands and cuddling occasionally walk by, as do students like them who have just finished studying and are heading to the cafeteria.

When we arrived at the restaurant, it was already quite crowded, steaming and full of the warmth of everyday life.

The tomato and beef brisket hot pot was served quickly, with the rich tomato broth bubbling away on top of the alcohol burner.

Compared to the local girls in Jiangcheng who can't live without spicy food, Zhong Yujun, a girl from the north, prefers this kind of food.

The large chunks of beef brisket are tender and flavorful, served with enoki mushrooms, tofu puffs, and cabbage, their aroma filling your nostrils.

Zhong Yujun eagerly picked up a piece, but was burned and started yawning.

"Eat slowly, no one will compete with you!"

Zhou Mingyuan couldn't help but chuckle, finding her incredibly cute.

Studying is physically demanding, you know?

Zhong Yujun blushed and muttered softly, but still obediently puffed out her cheeks, blew on them to cool them down, and then ate.

The warmth of the meat filled every cell in my body with satisfaction.

"correct!"

I completely forgot to tell you!

During lunch, Zhong Yujun finally put aside the tension of studying and started chattering about the interesting things that happened in class.

Complaining about the math teacher's accent and sharing dorm gossip.

"I can't study with you in the library tomorrow."

"What?"

Zhou Mingyuan looked up and asked curiously.

Although he had already made plans, he pretended to be bewildered at the moment.

It's like not wanting to see the two of them working hard for three days and then slacking off for two.

"Sister Xue is treating us to a big meal! It seems she recently got some kind of advertising deal."

"This is the first time she's seriously taken on an advertisement. I heard that Jiayuan Media gave her a big red envelope, and she's going out to celebrate tonight."

"It's our roommates' turn tomorrow, and she's treating us to everything!"

"That's it"

Zhou Mingyuan was actually somewhat surprised.

But thinking about it, Zhao Xue's skills as a scheming woman were already quite good, so it's normal that she managed to make something of herself in those rough and tumble times.

"I'm so anxious. Exams are coming up soon, but I also have to go to some parties."

Zhong Yujun put down her chopsticks, grabbed a tissue to wipe her mouth, and said with pursed lips.

"Not only do my roommates have a good relationship, but it seems like everyone has a reason to get together for meals."

"The student council wanted to have a meal together, and the host had worked so hard for so long, so there was a reason for them to get together. Even some people in the class suggested that we get together!"

"That's normal."

Even the most aloof and ethereal ideal can sometimes transform into a chatty and witty girl next door.

Zhou Mingyuan was mostly a quiet listener, occasionally responding with a few words or being amused by her.

"And it's at times like these that I think of you!"

"My goodness, you probably have even more dinners and social engagements. How do you manage them all?"

On a whim, Zhong Yujun asked, "..."

Zhou Mingyuan put down his chopsticks, clasped his hands together, and adopted a serious expression.

"You've come to the right person with that question."

The man smiled and said, "The key to dealing with these things is not rejection, but choice and planning."

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Zhong Yujun ate her rice in small bites, staring at him intently, like a good student waiting for answers to her questions.

"First, you need to learn to distinguish."

Zhou Mingyuan held up one finger.

"Distinguish between what you must go, what you should go, and what you can choose not to go."

He paused for a few seconds, looking at Zhong Yujun's seemingly understanding but not quite, and then explained further.

“Take you for example. For instance, your roommate Zhao Xue’s celebration party. You have a good relationship with her, and this is about maintaining your core social circle. It would be inappropriate not to go.”

“Student council meetings, hosting events, and class dinners are occasions for expanding your network and maintaining basic relationships.”

"As for invitations from casual acquaintances, or gatherings that are just to kill time, I can choose whether or not to go."

"So how exactly do you make that judgment?"

Zhong Yujun pressed for an answer.

"I ask myself three questions."

Zhou Mingyuan rested his chin on his hand, unable to help but drift into memories of his past social engagements.

"First, will not going seriously affect important relationships?"

"Secondly, what valuable information or opportunities can I gain by going there?"

"Third, if this time were used for something else, which would be more beneficial?"

He picked up the lemonade on the table, took a sip, and continued.

"For example, if you need to review advanced mathematics tomorrow, but it clashes with Sister Xue's celebration party, then just go without hesitation."

"But you can plan your time in advance, read a book before you go, or come back and make up for it with an hour after you leave."

"Instead of just being anxious without thinking of solutions, like we are now."

Zhong Yujun's right hand held the chopsticks in mid-air, lost in thought.

"Improving efficiency is also important."

Zhou Mingyuan grinned.

"Do you know why I can handle so many things? Because I never do anything for nothing."

He waved his phone, opened his chat history with He Min, and randomly selected a schedule to show Zhong Yujun.

The list is densely packed yet clearly organized with various items marked on it. Different colors represent different priorities, and time reminders are also marked next to them.

"I go."

Zhong Yujun stared wide-eyed at the seemingly perfect time management model in front of her, and couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement.

"This is incredibly detailed!"

"This isn't about being meticulous; it's about necessity."

Zhou Mingyuan said seriously, "Time is limited. You should be the master of your time, not be pushed around by it."

"Take your current situation for example. With more parties and gatherings during the final exams, you can definitely make a study plan for the coming week in advance."

"But."

Zhong Yujun frowned slightly: "Plans never keep up with changes."

"That's why we need to be flexible and learn to make use of fragmented time."

"For example, while waiting for food or a few minutes before a meeting, you can use this time to memorize a few words or review a knowledge point."

"Little by little, you'll find that you suddenly have a lot more time."

Zhou Mingyuan seemed to have anticipated that she would ask this question.

"Personally, I usually allow 20% flexibility in my plans to deal with unforeseen circumstances."

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Zhong Yujun's eyes grew brighter and brighter, feeling that what the other person said made perfect sense.

"When you plan everything out and clearly know what you are doing and what you need to do, you will naturally not have any problems."

Before the man could finish speaking, the screen of his phone, which was still on and lying to the side, suddenly lit up, and a new message notification popped up.

Zhong Yujun glanced at it subconsciously and happened to see the dialog box from before.

It's He Min.

[Boss, I've sent you the key points for next week in your email. Here's a simplified version.]

There really were unexpected situations.

Zhou Mingyuan calmly picked up his phone, tapped the notification to dismiss it, and continued the conversation.

"Naturally, you won't feel anxious."

But Zhong Yujun's curiosity had already been piqued.

She tilted her head and blinked.

"It's so nice to have an assistant; they even have a simplified schedule."

"These abbreviations are so technical, I don't quite understand them."

"It's an abridged version, so it's normal if you don't understand it."

Zhou Mingyuan smiled brightly, revealing eight small white teeth.

Despite being caught red-handed by Zhong Yujun, he remained calm.

He looked up at the other person, whose pure eyes held only curiosity, completely unaware of the deeper meaning behind these code names.

Vivian, fruit emoji, uno, cloud emoji
They represent Gu Caiwei, Li Zhi, Du Jianuo, and Shen Yunrong, respectively.

He's mastered cryptography.

With such a schedule of appointments, even if Sherlock Holmes were to come along, it would be very difficult to decipher the information without going through the parties involved.

"It's all part of the work schedule."

Zhou Mingyuan brushed it off lightly, cleverly steer the conversation back on track.

"Look, this is the plan I just mentioned. He Min will organize my schedule in advance, so I know what to do at what time."

"Vivian + time and location is a reminder for me to communicate with a colleague named Vivian about business issues."

"I see"

Zhong Yujun nodded as if she understood, and as she listened to Zhou Mingyuan's serious explanation, she felt a little closer to him.

His world was incredibly fresh.

The girl's gaze then fell on another path.

"What's the meaning of the fruit next to the seven o'clock sign?"

"I'll go to the supermarket near Shanshui Huating tonight to buy fruit and get some vitamins."

Zhou Mingyuan was meticulous and thorough.

"I know!"

Zhong Yujun finally solved the mystery: "This is Senior Du Jianuo, right?"

"clever."

Zhou Mingyuan gave a thumbs up, observing Zhong Yujun's reaction throughout.

The other person clearly believed him completely, and continued to ask with a laugh, "And what about the clouds tonight?"

"Remind me to pay attention to the weather the next day, as there may be changes."

The man spread his hands, his expression unchanged, and said...

Wow, you're so perceptive!

Zhong Yujun covered her mouth, her face full of respect.

"So you see."

Zhou Mingyuan then steered the conversation back to her.

"Even the most complicated schedule can be arranged in an orderly manner with proper planning."

"The end-of-term parties you're facing now are much simpler in comparison."

(End of this chapter)