When the school unanimously selected Liu He-gou as its top student, and Liu He-gou was happily preparing to accept the large red gift package—worth 100,000 yuan—from the host, a voice suddenly rose: "He doesn't deserve it! Truly, he doesn't!" Everyone turned to see—what a surprise! It was Gao Liang, Gao Liang had arrived, and the entire auditorium immediately erupted into warm applause. Zhang Yu-ping, watching Gao Liang with wide eyes, asked, "He didn't take the college entrance exam, did he? How can he have the right to speak?" Zhang Yu-ping knew only that she herself had been admitted to Kyoto University, and one other person had also been admitted, but the name of that person hadn't been mentioned. She didn't feel the need to ask—after all, Gao Liang hadn't taken the exam at all, so it couldn't possibly be him. Even if it were Gao Liang, the likelihood was slim. "Gao Liang! Stop being ridiculous! We must respect the teachers!" Zhang Yu-ping's words not only failed to stop Gao Liang—they also couldn't prevent him from stepping onto Gao Liang proudly presented his exercise books and test papers, and everyone was stunned. In fact, the comments on Gao Liang's exercise books and tests read: "You're not cut out for academics! I recommend you go home and start a stall!" "You're a hopeless underperformer—no amount of divine intervention can save you!" "If I had the power, I'd immediately dismiss you!" ... After all, teaching reforms are currently underway, and no underperforming student is to be abandoned—absolutely not. This teaching philosophy is not only championed by Fang Bin, the school's principal, but has also become widely accepted throughout the entire education sector. Teachers are expected to take responsibility and actively mentor underperforming students, guiding and supporting them through exemplary students, making every effort to help them catch up. Yet, Liu Heigou's comments completely contradict this established teaching philosophy! Liu He-gou, blushing and lowering his head under the gaze of the entire school staff and students, had long since lost his earlier confident smile—now he looked utterly defeated, like a cabbage leaf turned crisp in the frost, hanging limp. "If I go back home and start selling goods at the roadside, I won't have reached this point!" High Liang's words made Zhang Yu-ping lift her head. Wait a minute—what was he saying? How could he be so confident? He hadn't even taken the college entrance exam, hadn't he? Oh, the President of the school, Fang Bin, has been deeply concerned about Gao Liang's academic performance all along! He's even been conducting remote teaching through email for quite small assignment questions. It seems that Gao Liang is truly Fang Bin's most cherished student. Zhang Yупing suddenly realized this—after all, the most crucial materials had never even reached her. That's why, on several questions, she clearly noticed Gao Liang's remarkable progress, sometimes even surpassing her own. Seeing Gao Liang's confident smile and his spirited demeanor, Zhang Yупing couldn't hold back her excitement anymore. She rushed onto the stage to check the list held by the host, which had not yet been officially announced: "Wow! What a surprise! There are already two students from Kyoto University—no need to mention that. What really stands out is Gao Liang, who has surpassed my total score by no less than 0.5 points!" Once considered hopeless, he now stands out as a clear winner—crowds of flowers and applause are all for this very outstanding young man. "Highlight! No, my husband! Our promise has come true! From now on, we are truly friends!" Zhang Yeping was overjoyed, and in front of the entire school staff and students, she gently kissed Highlight's cheek, saying, "Husband! I never thought it would happen! Your excellence has truly amazed me—I'm so happy!" "Wife! How about we go to Kyoto University together for enrollment soon? Not me taking you, but us going together!" Highlight's words made Zhang Yeping even more radiant, like a joyful angel, leaning against him and saying, "Husband! That sounds wonderful! Our new chapter of life has begun!" Later, without any need for inquiry, Liu He-gou's distinguished teacher status was revoked, as new revelations came to light—specifically, that in his bid to achieve an outstanding class, he had concealed the true condition of several underperforming students, and had also engaged in other less-than-commendable actions. As for Fang Bin, the headmaster, he was not only reappointed for the next term, but reportedly, he was noticed and promoted by the education bureau. This is a story for another time. Zhang Yупing and Gao Liang drew closer, calling each other husband and wife in public, which left many others envious—only able to watch and wonder, as they themselves hadn't managed to achieve such outstanding results. Zhou Chao grew a bit jealous again, thinking of how he constantly pursued Hu Meiling each evening. At first, it had been exciting, but with time passing, he began to feel the need to seek out new hunting grounds. Yet Zhang Yупing truly was a stunning beauty, and despite several attempts, he had yet to succeed. This time, taking advantage of his own enhanced abilities, he finally secured her. Zhou Chao didn't want to see Gao Liang and Zhang Yuping develop a real relationship, so he furrowed his brows and came up with a plan. This time, he targeted Gao Liang's home. Gao Zhongming, Gao Liang's father, had finally recovered from his leg injury. Since jobs were hard to find, he had taken up work as a part-time delivery worker again. Moreover, with the news that his son had been admitted to Kyoto University—the top university nationwide—his parents were even more motivated to work. "My son has truly grown up! My son has truly grown up!" Gao Zhongming would say every time he went to work, which in turn gave him even greater drive. "Liang is truly bringing honor to our family! I'll immediately go to offer my prayers! This is all due to heaven's grace!" Shen Hengfu clasped her hands together, constantly gazing upward and bowing and kneeling in reverence. Shen Hengfu too had started working as a dishwasher at a restaurant. Now, both spouses were enthusiastically working at the lowest levels of service jobs, diligently earning money to help fund their son's tuition. Zhou Chao had precisely targeted this situation Hey, Hao Liang! Your family's just a poor guy—my family has money flowing out like never before. I've been cutting into my parents' budgets, making them work themselves to death just to keep up with expenses. Haha! Zhou Chao's schemes keep piling up, and this time, they really hit the mark. In an age where "who has milk is the mother," money is now the boss. And with Zhou Chao being both wealthy and powerful, he's naturally become the money boss. High Zhongming, my father, works at a private enterprise where the boss is quite self-centered—harsh on the workers, often making up arbitrary excuses to deduct wages or delay payments altogether.