A month can feel neither too long nor too short. However, for students facing the gaokao, a month before the exam feels extremely painful.

For those pursuing academic success, getting into a good university means a bright future, while failing could lead to employment issues, maybe even becoming a burden to society.

Yet, nothing is absolute. It's not necessary to get into a university to be successful.

As long as a person has a skill and uses it well, they can have their own little world.

The saying "there are leaders in every industry" reflects this principle.

The gaokao might be the most important event for others, but not for Ye Qiu, who doesn't concern himself with it.

First of all, with his current level, he doesn't need to review and can easily take first place in the exam.

If it weren't for his father, Ye Xiong's demands and a bet with Jin Chengwu, Ye Qiu wouldn't bother aiming for first place or drawing attention.

So with only a few days left before the gaokao, while his classmates are seriously reviewing after class, Ye Qiu gets up to take a break and get some fresh air.

However, just as he stands up, Luo Bing grabs the corner of his shirt.

Ye Qiu is a bit puzzled: "What's up?"

Luo Bing looks around at the classmates studying and says to Ye Qiu, "What are you doing? They're all studying, why are you slacking off?"

"I'm just going out for some air, it's too stuffy," Ye Qiu replies.

Luo Bing, frustrated, says, "Look at Jin Chengwu; he's reviewing. Are you sure you can win the bet against him?"

Ye Qiu glances at Jin Chengwu, who is diligently studying, and smiles, "Don't worry, since I dared to bet, I'm confident. I'm just going out for a little air, I'll be back soon."

Saying this, Ye Qiu smiles at Luo Bing and steps out of the classroom.

"I hope you really can take first place."

Even though Luo Bing sees strong confidence in Ye Qiu's eyes, she still finds it hard to believe he can take first place in H City for the gaokao, especially with that formidable competitor Jin Chengwu around.

How could Jin Chengwu let Ye Qiu take first place so easily?

As Ye Qiu steps out of the classroom, the classmates see him, but upon realizing it's Ye Qiu, they all shake their heads slightly.

Ye Qiu is known as the 'second fool' in the class, so they all assume he's given up and continue studying without paying him any mind.

Meanwhile, Jin Chengwu sneers disdainfully, thinking, "Even at this moment, not studying seriously—let's see how you plan to take first then."

...

After leaving the classroom, Ye Qiu heads to the playground, stretching out his arms to let the sunlight shine on his face. Closing his eyes to relax for a moment, he feels quite comfortable.

"Refreshing!"

Just as Ye Qiu opens his eyes, his phone suddenly rings.

"Hmm?"

Seeing Kenneth as the caller, Ye Qiu is a bit puzzled but answers without delay.

"Hello, Ye Qiu, come quickly! Cheng Jie's car repair center was wrecked, and Cheng Jie's father was beaten!"

"What?"

Ye Qiu, who was feeling a bit drowsy, immediately wakes up and quickly asks, "Kenneth, what's going on?"

"Oh, Ye Qiu, I can't explain it all over the phone. I'll send you the location. I'm chasing after those guys now."

Ye Qiu nods, "Okay, I'll be right there. Be careful yourself."

Kenneth replies, "Got it, Ye Qiu, hurry up. I'm following them, oh no, Ye Qiu, they actually..."

"What happened, Kenneth?"

Ye Qiu hears the sound of brakes through the phone, followed by sounds of Kenneth being pulled from the car, then sounds of confrontation with others.

"Kenneth, Kenneth."

Ye Qiu calls twice, but no one responds. Just when he's about to hang up, a voice suddenly comes through the phone: "Get to XX within ten minutes, or we'll kill this foreigner."

"Who are you?"

Ye Qiu frowns and asks.

"Don't even think about calling the cops." With that, the call is disconnected.

"Who are you?"

Listening to the busy tone, Ye Qiu frowns tightly, feeling that this is targeted at him. Quickly checking the location Kenneth sent, he rushes towards the garage.

"Ye Qiu, you..."

After returning to the classroom and hearing that Ye Qiu didn't focus on his studies but came outside, Xu Lei angrily comes to find him, only to see him running towards the garage, suddenly shouting in anger.

But Ye Qiu ignores her, making Xu Lei frown, thinking something might have happened to Ye Qiu, and decides to run quickly towards the garage as well.

But just as she reaches the garage entrance, she sees Ye Qiu's pickup truck roar out.

Screech.

The pickup stops beside the startled Xu Lei, and Ye Qiu says, "Ms. Xu, I have something to deal with. I'll be out for a while."

"You have..."

Xu Lei just wants to ask what the matter is, but Ye Qiu's pickup has already sped away, disappearing in the blink of an eye, leaving Xu Lei angry and stomping her foot. Nevertheless, worried about Ye Qiu's safety, she quickly runs to her car and starts chasing after Ye Qiu.

...

When Ye Qiu reaches the gate, he sees Wang Xinrui holding a lunch box. As the car stops, Ye Qiu asks, "What are you doing here?"

"I..."

"Hurry up, get in!"

Without waiting for Wang Xinrui to finish, Ye Qiu tells her to get in the car.

After hastily getting in, Ye Qiu drives away.

On the road, seeing Ye Qiu's serious expression, Wang Xinrui hesitates to speak. After a while, she cautiously asks, "Ye Qiu, what's going on?"

Focused on driving, Ye Qiu says, "Cheng Jie's repair center was destroyed, Cheng Jie's dad was beaten, and Kenneth was kidnapped."

"What?" Wang Xinrui is shocked, "Who did this?"

Ye Qiu glances at Wang Xinrui, shakes his head, "I don't know, but I suspect..."

Ye Qiu looks deeply at Wang Xinrui, without continuing, and Wang Xinrui appears puzzled, but then seems to figure something out, covers her mouth, "Ye Qiu, are you saying it's my brother?"

Ye Qiu nods, "There's no one else I've offended, and in H City, only your brother has the power to do such a thing."

Hearing this, Wang Xinrui falls silent, gripping the lunch box tightly, lost in thought.

Screech.

Ye Qiu suddenly stops the car by the road, then says to Wang Xinrui, "Get out of the car."

"Why?" Wang Xinrui asks, then shakes her head, "No, I'm going with you."

"But what if it really is your brother?" Ye Qiu asks.

Wang Xinrui responds, "If he really did this, I'm standing by you."

Ye Qiu looks deeply at Wang Xinrui, nods, then starts the car again, while mentally commanding the system: "Upgrade my Physical Ability to Level 5..."

Ye Qiu knows there could be a tough fight ahead, so a battle is inevitable. At the moment, he can't increase his Strength attribute due to insufficient Experience Points, but upgrading his Physical Attributes will at least give him more strength in the fight.

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