Chapter 29: A Better Tomorrow

rned around, giving Xue Yiyang a thumbs up before pointing his thumb towards the ground. This gesture infuriated Xue Yiyang so much that he had an urge to smash the controller.Su Can suddenly realized...Chapter Twenty-nine: Tomorrow Will Be Better

, After twenty minutes of school dismissal, everyone in the class has more or less left. Only then does Su Can put away his books and carry his backpack out of the classroom. Generally speaking, he finishes most of his homework during class time. Therefore, it's common to see him doing math problems during English class and writing morning English assignments during afternoon Chinese lessons, finishing all his homework in one go for the last biology lesson. Occasionally, however, he doesn't do any homework.

Therefore, Xue Yiyang often describes Su Can as a man who relies on Tang Wu's protection to survive.

Xue Yiyang also has to admit that even without Tang Wu's protection, Su Can would not be able to learn the skill of doing math problems during English class while still mastering all English lessons.

Regarding this situation, Xue Yiyang mostly adopts a numb and indifferent attitude. He is already accustomed to Su Can's formidable academic abilities since he entered high school. Whenever Su Can displays such prowess, Xue Yiyang can't help but feel jealous; however, when something becomes a habit, it’s impossible for him to be jealous forever. Thus, Xue Yiyang quickly accepts the reality of being "forced" by life.

For example, Tang Wu and Su Can's ambiguous relationship. For instance, Su Can can finish his exam an hour early but still ranks among the top students in class with a score around 130 percent of his usual performance.

For example, he has to exhaust himself using flattery from all sides just to get attention from the pretty girls in the class. Yet when Su Can walks down the corridor after gym class with tousled hair and an air of melancholy, many eyes will immediately follow him, including clusters of girls from different classes.

When Su Can leaves school, he sees Tang Wu standing at the entrance with a pink backpack.

Walking side by side along the road lined with sparsely placed utility poles and dividing wires under the sky, they proceed down the campus below.

The air carries a faint fragrance from the roadside trees. Around them are some old dilapidated buildings yet to be demolished, deserted without any people around. At this moment, it feels like a world solely for the two of them.

“You’ve grown quite tall,” Tang Wu says in slight surprise when looking at Su Can.

The last time they walked together on Third Middle School grounds was after junior high graduation, and back then their shoulders were almost at the same height. Now, however, Su Can's shoulders clearly tower over Tang Wu’s by several inches, about a third of his head taller. That's why Tang Wu can distinctly feel it.

“During my free time, I play sports, eat well, sleep well, and have great spirits, so I end up surpassing you,” Su Can says with a smile. It should be a happy feeling to grow in front of someone who cares about your growth.

Moreover, it seems that only when a girl really cares does she mind the height difference. This is entirely different from how men are interested in every curvaceous woman’s measurements.

"Pig." Tang Wu smiled as she gave Su Can an evaluation, "Then you should continue to grow taller. Grow tall enough for me to look up at you" After saying this sentence, Su Can felt somewhat regretful. When did he start liking to tease Tang Wu in a subtle way Would this little girl sense something from it and think of him as frivolous Would she revert to her cold demeanor like the Lich King's Icecrown Citadel

Tang Wu's clear eyes, framed by long hair, made Su Can feel uncomfortable. "Do you really want me to look up at you"

Don't you want me to look up at you Don't you like it when I look up at you Isn’t that obvious

Su Can couldn't tell her, do you know what If in the future, being looked up to by someone like you is a dream for many men.

Even being able to walk side-by-side with someone like you in this era is already an unattainable wish.

I am chasing after your footsteps, and if I can be looked up at by you, that would be an immense honor.

"For a guy, being looked up at by a beautiful girl is a wonderful thing. It satisfies the respect from status and fulfills the anticipation and surprise of fleeting moments." Su Can chuckled; he felt like this was quite lecherous.

He appeared calm and melancholic in front of others but why couldn't he remain composed in front of Tang Wu

This girl has the ability to bewitch the world.

Tang Wu shot Su Can a glance, her face slightly blushing. "Pervert."

Then she stood at an intersection and raised her fair hand above his head, with the shadow of a camphor tree behind her.

The tip of Tang Wu's red tennis shoes barely touched the ground as she laughed. "If you can grow this tall, I will look up at you." The quiet world was shattered by passing vehicles on the main road; Su Can nodded with his gaze flickering and somewhat vague. "Then it’s settled." At that time, would looking up at him be out of respect for status or anticipation of fleeting moments It left ample room for imagination.

Walking down the street, Tang Wu gently asked, "I heard something happened at your place. Is that true"

"There is a bit of an issue," Su Can smiled; it seemed that when she waited for him by the school gate, she had already heard about what happened to his family. Her real intention was probably just to console him. "But it's my father’s generation's matter; I believe there will be a resolution."

The situation at Engineering Division Four doesn't seem to be that serious. It's just that getting the project for Star Sea Square was controversial from the start, and companies and competitors who didn't get it couldn't help but feel envious towards his father’s company. In Su Can's opinion, internal problems within Engineering Division Four weren’t major issues. What was truly worrying was that during the construction of the Star Sea Square project, most of the support came from higher-up engineering groups, which made them overly reliant on Dage Construction. If Dage Construction changed its stance or if Terminal Building’s opposing faction gained more power, Mao Nan and Li Yuhé would secretly stir up trouble by contacting the city radio station and meddling with government funding for projects, making it seem like Engineering Division Four was in grave danger and close to disintegration. Su Can thought that one day they’d be dealt with.

Seeing that Su Can wasn’t as gloomy as before, Tang Wu relaxed and nodded her head, "We should make it through this crisis, I hope you aren't affected." There were many examples in high school of students falling into a rut due to family issues. Tang Wu was worried about this for Su Can.

"Of course," Su Can smiled as he nodded his head.

Would tomorrow be better Looking at the Su Can who could inexplicably brighten her mood, confidence slowly filled Tang Wu.

The Chen Lingshan family had around 160 square meters. In this era, their home was well-furnished and quite impressive. This was because both of her parents were successful in business. At that time, the Chen Lingshan family could be considered very wealthy in Xiahai.

After surviving the crisis at the material trade company, they had laid off a large number of employees, and the scale was now much smaller than before. Her mother currently ran it while her father, relying on his connections, started an investment business that was doing quite well for now.

The atmosphere in their spacious living room felt tense.

Chen Lingshan’s mother looked very pretty; although she was nearly forty years old, wearing a dress made her look like the sister of Chen Lingshan. "Which Su Can What background does this classmate have"

"Ah, he's the son of Xiao Zeng from our department who used to be an accountant," said Mr. Chen.

"Oh, is that the Zhang family who rented a warehouse for living space How did my daughter get to know his son" Mrs. Chen looked at her daughter while saying this; there was a kind of indomitable pressure and piercing gaze in her elegance.

Chen Lingshan curled up on the sofa.

"His son got into First High School, and he's now in the same class as Ling珊," said Mr. Chen.

Mrs. Chen simply said "oh" without saying anything further.

When the Zhang family rented a warehouse for living space, it had been quite troublesome; many people within the company were unhappy about it, but her husband had to bear all of this ill will. She felt displeased but couldn’t say anything to them since they were a family. However, if she drove them away where would they go People can’t be too heartless, right But that was always an unresolved issue until the Zhang family moved out, and it left a deep impression on her.

Dad Chen frowned after hearing what Chen Lingshan had said and asked, "Lingshan, did Su Can personally come to you and ask you to tell your father about the investment for his father's Star Sea Square"

Dad Chen recalled seeing the Zeng A family at the bidding meeting. Su Can’s appearance was indeed eye-catching, but for someone who knew their background well like Dad Chen, it seemed too unbelievable. Such an unbelievable scenario made him think that Su Can was overly ostentatious and precocious. Now his daughter mentioned wanting to help her father with the investment, which naturally raised some concerns in Dad Chen.

Chen Lingshan shook her head and said, "After class, we were talking at their table about it. I thought since your company is also looking for projects to invest in, wouldn't it be great if you invested in Star Sea Square If they are short of funds, your investment would surely turn out well."

Dad Chen waved his hand and said seriously, "Lingshan, adults' affairs don’t concern you! You just focus on your studies. Why do you need to get involved in such matters"

Mom Chen pondered for a moment and looked at Dad Chen. "Is Su Can's father responsible for the construction of Star Sea Square Is he from Engineering Division Four"

Dad Chen replied, "I’m not sure. If it were any other time, everyone would be scrambling to pour money into Star Sea Square. Although I don’t know if his father is behind this, as the city’s first key project, whoever is involved will benefit from it! Even if I had to give the money myself, I’d do so! But recently, I’ve received some information that suggests Engineering Division Four might have offended some people in the municipal government. The provincial inspection team has repeatedly pointed out issues and suggested rectifications. As a result, the project funding hasn’t been allocated yet. It’s said these instructions came from the newly appointed Secretary of the Municipal Committee, Wang Book. If Wang Book truly wants to regulate this project, how can we pull back once we get involved We’ve only had one meal with Director Gu of the Municipal Economic and Trade Commission, who clearly advised us to be cautious when investing. Old Zhang didn’t take a good stance, resulting in him losing everything. Getting involved could harm your father, Lingshan."

Chen Lingshan was surprised; she hadn't expected it to be so serious. In her father’s eyes, investing in Star Sea Square entailed complex issues.

Mom Chen nodded gracefully and said, "It looks like what many people are saying is true. No one knows when Engineering Division Four might collapse! It's truly a case of a snake swallowing an elephant with high aspirations but poor capabilities!"

Then she turned to her daughter sternly, “Lingshan, I need to tell you to stay away from Su Can in the future.”

Chen Lingshan was a bit stubborn and asked, "Why"

"No reason. It’s because your family background is different from theirs."

Mom Chen remained calm as she said, “If I remember correctly, you still haven’t played the guzheng today. If you don’t go soon, how long are you planning to stay here”

Su Can, Su Can, prove yourself worthy. Brothers, throw your monthly votes towards Grilled Fish too, we’re at the end of the month now; let’s not be overtaken.meanor, many people know that she is in a different world from them. This perception might have made others keep their distance during their school days, but as they grow older and gain more experienc...