I was the leader of the righteous path in high school.

So, after all this time, spirit stones are money?

Gu Yun thought about it and it seemed quite reasonable.

In the world of cultivation, one will die without spirit stones, because if one cannot cultivate to a higher realm, one will be killed by fellow disciples in sect competitions or secret realm explorations.

In reality, especially in some countries, if you don't have money, you will be killed and live a life worse than death.

Moreover, spirit stones are generally more important than strength, since they can be used to grease palms and participate in auctions...

Okay, Gu Yun can't keep making this up anymore.

Money is everything, money is so useful.

What's the point of studying? If he were rewarded with money every time, his motivation wouldn't be any worse than it is now.

He was eighteen years old at the time, the time when he was most in need of money.

Can grades put food on the table? It's like choosing between 700 points and 700 million; no one would choose 700 points.

and many more.

Something seems off.

Immersed in joy, Gu Yun suddenly realized something and glanced at Su Nianshan.

The other person's expression didn't change much after hearing Gu Yun's bell ring; they simply said, "Turn off the bell before going to school."

"Otherwise, we'll be discovered."

"I know."

Sigh, could it really be that my mother possessed me?

These words didn't sound like something she would say; rather, they were something Ms. Song Shan said to avoid being called over by the teacher.

Does this mean I have two mothers, one strict and one who provides financial support?

With that thought in mind, Gu Yun picked up his phone, took a picture, and sent it to Xia Qige.

The photo shows him holding a pen and answering questions on a practice test. Only one hand is visible in the photo, but Gu Yun believes Xia Qige will recognize it as his own.

Less than half a minute later, the phone rang.

[Banxia: ?]

[Banxia: What does that mean?]

[The marks left by the setting sun: Your dad is studying hard.]

[Banxia: Uh, of course I know you're studying, but I mean, why are you sending me this?]

The marks left by the setting sun: urging you to study.

[Banxia: You can't expect ivory to come out of a dog's mouth.]

【The Marks of the Setting Sun: I'm so cute, please give me money】

[Banxia: Climb!]

On the other side, Xia Qige, lying in her nearly 60-square-meter single room, threw her phone on the bed and lay on the soft mattress, questioning her life.

I've seen the other person's efforts over the past two weeks, and there has been a noticeable change.

In addition, this effort was made for her sake... so it's only natural to give her some benefits, right?

Xia Qige had read parenting guides and knew that the best approach to education for a child was encouragement, not suppression.

As Gu Yun's only surviving father, she decided to give Gu Yun a little something in return.

[Banxia: Transfer amount 5000]

【The Marks of the Setting Sun: ?】

【The Marks of the Setting Sun: What Do They Mean?】

Gu Yun was stunned.

Xia Qige is indeed quite wealthy; she's the only daughter in her family, her father's little princess.

But who would have thought that the other party could suddenly take out 5000 and transfer it to him?

Even Gu Yun, who had just received 20,000 yuan, would be heartbroken to take out 5,000 yuan, but now Xia Qige took it out so casually, it was unbelievable.

Xia Qige, however, remained quite indifferent.

[Banxia: This is a reward for you, my good son. Study hard!]

[Banxia: By the way, I'm preparing for the Beijing college entrance exam]

【Banxia: QWQ】

The capital? The capital is great.

There are many opportunities and prestigious universities right under the emperor's nose. Who wouldn't say "yes" when they see someone with a Beijing hukou (household registration)?

Gu Yun smiled slightly and typed a reply:

[The Marks of Sunset: It's good, I'm going to Shanghai]

[The Marks of the Setting Sun: When we part ways, you won't have to cling to me anymore, and I won't have to look down on you. Wouldn't that be great?]

[Banxia: ?]

The transfer has been cancelled.

[Banxia: I'll go to hell!]

[Banxia: 60s voice message]

[Banxia: 60s voice message]

Hey, why is he swearing?

Gu Yun casually put his phone aside and looked at Su Nianshan, who had started to space out, feeling that she was like a penguin.

Penguins don't care about these rights and wrongs, grudges and grievances; they just shake their heads and stare blankly at the distant snow scene.

Gu Yun couldn't help but smile, then, as if remembering something, he asked Su Nianshan, "By the way, Su, can you do me a favor?"

"Little one."

"Um?"

"Little one."

Su Nianshan's expression was as if she were correcting a world-destroying mistake. She said seriously and solemnly, "Call me Xiaoxiao."

Gu Yun was helpless; the other party was far too sensitive about titles.

So he could only nod and say, "Xiaoxiao, do me a favor."

"explain."

"Please ask your homeroom teacher to find out the home address of a student in our class named Chen Zhizhi. I need it."

"Why aren't you going?"

Su Nianshan looked puzzled. Why did she, a student from Class 1, need to inquire about things in her own class? What exactly were they planning to do?

Moreover, the name sounds like a girl's. Wouldn't it seem a bit strange for a girl to ask another girl for her home address?

Gu Yun scratched his head and explained, "It's not really appropriate for a guy like me to go and ask a girl for her home address, is it?"

"The teacher might think I'm up to something."

Don't you think I'm up to something by asking you this now?

Su Nianshan blinked, seemingly finding the reason plausible.

She didn't ask any more questions, only giving a soft "oh," then, as if remembering something, she turned to look at Gu Yun, her voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of probing: "This Chen Zhizhi... is she the girl you like?"

"No," Gu Yun answered crisply, almost laughing. "How could that be? I've barely spoken a few words to her."

Su Nianshan nodded, her expression returning to its usual absent-minded state: "I'll tell you tomorrow."

After she finished speaking, she turned her attention back to the book open in front of her, her fingertips tracing the lines of text, and stopped talking.

Gu Yun didn't bother her; finding out the location was enough.

He took his phone back to his room and, seeing Xia Qige still bombarding him with messages, he clicked on one. Xia Qige's voice, filled with gritted teeth, immediately burst out:

"Gu Yun, you heartless bastard! What's so great about Shanghai? The food is all sweet and the people are incredibly shrewd! You'll definitely get swindled out of everything if you go there!"

"The capital is so great! It's right under the imperial city walls, so grand! If you come, I can take care of you..."

The next few dozen seconds were spent accusing himself of being heartless and then launching into a tirade of abuse.

Gu Yun chuckled upon hearing this, replied with a "read" emoji, and mentally calculated the 20,000 yuan he had just received that day.

huge sum of money.

That's an absolute fortune.

He did some quick calculations and realized that this huge sum of money could cover almost all his expenses for his senior year of high school, with some money left over.

I just can't give it to my mom. She could use that money to buy clothes and not even feel bad about losing money.

As he was thinking, he was interrupted by a message from Xia Qige.

[Banxia: The exam is next Thursday, are you ready?]