Xu Ran clenched the money in his hand and stood up from beside the old table in the yard, then walked into Lin Qingyao.

  Lin Qingyao looked at Xu Ran, whose face seemed to be a bit worried. He seemed to have lost weight, and had been leaving early and returning late every day, apparently working as a laborer on the construction site.

  Lin Qingyao had a good impression of Xu Ran, this young man, otherwise she wouldn't have let him stay here all the time.

  Xu Ran handed over the money with both hands, and then said somewhat embarrassedly: "Qingyao, thank you for taking care of me and putting me up these days. I'm not capable of earning much, this is what I've earned recently, please take it as rent and living expenses."

  Xu Ran suddenly thought of himself as a big man, eating and drinking for free at Lin Qingyao's place, feeling very uncomfortable in his heart.

  Lin Qingyao raised an eyebrow, never expecting that Xu Ran was actually giving her living expenses.

  Xu Ran then pulled back one hand, scratched his head and said: "Qingyao, I know this money is not enough, but I really did my best. Don't worry, I will work hard to earn the money back as soon as possible."

  Lin Qingyao shook her head and pushed the money back, thinking of how Xu Ran had used all his own money to buy a rope to save her, and then spent a day's wages on a skirt for her. She couldn't accept this money!

  What kind of person is Xu Ran, her heart is very clear, Lin Qingyao has always been a person who repays kindness with kindness and revenge with revenge. Xu Ran has been kind to her, apart from this kindness, the two have lived together for so long, Lin Qingyao has long regarded Xu Ran as a friend, not to mention that she doesn't lack this 500 yuan now, even if she really lacks money, she can't accept this money!

  Xu Ran saw that Lin Qingyao did not accept his money, thinking that Lin Qingyao was disdainful of the small amount or wanted him to leave on his own. He felt a bit anxious in his heart. Although he could go back home, the thought of that cold and icy home, as well as his father who was addicted to gambling, made him not want to return at all!

  Although he and Qingyao were just acquaintances, Xuran was genuinely eager to get close to Lin Qingyao. By her side, there was a sense of quietness and warmth, which was the reason he didn't want to leave.

  Lin Qingyao saw the desolation in Xu Ran's eyes and said to him: "I can't take this money, you keep it. As a woman living alone in this desolate place, I'm indeed afraid. With you by my side, my heart is somewhat at ease. I didn't pay you a salary, which was unfair to you, so how could I have the nerve to ask for your money?"

  Lin Qingyao's words were carefully chosen and said in a way that preserved Xu Ran's self-esteem as much as possible.

  Xu Ran looked at Lin Qingyao with gratitude, secretly vowing in his heart that if he ever became successful one day, he would never forget Lin Qingyao. Successful... thinking of this, Xu Ran's heart couldn't help but feel a little lost. If he couldn't attend school and change his own fate, how could he become successful?

  Lin Qingyao looked at Xu Ran and suddenly said, "Xu Ran, you always do this kind of work, it's not a solution. Do you have any plans for the future?" If she could help, she would.

  Xu Ran said dejectedly: "I want to go and discuss with the school, see if I can take a year off, then I'll earn enough money and go to school." Xu Ran knew that he hadn't even started school yet and wanted to take time off, the possibility of being approved was very small.

  Lin Qingyao heard Xu Ran mention going to school and asked in detail.

  It wasn't until then that I learned about Xu Ran's experience.

  Lin Qingyao has been immersed in her cultivation since returning from the cliff, and hasn't asked about Xu Ran's past. Similarly, Xu Ran is afraid of hurting Lin Qingyao, so he also hasn't asked about her past.

  So although the two people are considered friends and have lived under the same roof for so long, in fact, Lin Qingyao and Xu Ran don't really understand each other.

  Three days later, it was a fine day with clear winds and sunshine.

  Shao Jingming personally came to pick up Lin Qingyao.

  Lin Qingyao looked at Xu Ran who was hesitating and said: "Xu Ran, get on the car!"

  Xu Ran hesitated for a moment before getting on the car, after all, he was a man, although he couldn't afford such a good car, but he still had some understanding of cars. Xu Ran sitting in this kind of car felt somewhat unnatural.

  Looking at Lin Qingyao, she was very calm and composed, no matter what... She had also been a wealthy lady for some time, so she still had some experience.

  Chongqing University is the most famous school in Chongqing. The school has a long history, dating back to over 100 years ago, before the founding of the country.

  This school is not only famous in Chuan City, but also a top-notch school in Huaxia Country.

  Today is the day of reporting, and there are many cars parked at the school gate. Many parents got off here to help their children move things in.

  School started, and it was a time when there were many cars and people. In order to avoid any accidents, the school did not allow cars to enter. Shao Jingming could have driven the car in directly, but Lin Qingyao thought it would be too conspicuous, so she pulled Xu Ran out of the car together.

  Lin Qingyao was not a normally admitted student, so she couldn't go to the normal registration office to queue up for registration.

  Looking at the long queue, Shao Jingming said to Xu Ran: "Xu Ran brother, just come with us, can save a lot of trouble." In Shao Jingming's view, this Xu Ran, although not showing off, has been living with Lin Qingyao for so long...

  Besides, Lin Qingyao was just an ordinary woman before she met Xu Ran. If she had such skills back then, why would the Zhao family have abandoned her? Shao Jingming couldn't help but wonder if Lin Qingyao's abilities were actually learned from Xu Ran.

  So Shao Jingming, this noble young master, had a lot of respect for Xuran, who seemed like an ordinary and unremarkable little person.

  Xu Ran looked at Lin Qingyao with some unease, but Lin Qingyao just smiled back. This wasn't a big deal anyway. Since they were already troubling Shao Jingming, it wouldn't make a difference to bring Xu Ran along as well. Besides, Xu Ran had entered through the proper channels of the college entrance exam.

  Shao Jingming led two people directly to the administrative building.

  The administrative building of Xiamen University is built in a majestic manner, with light gray walls and a grand layout. The administration building is divided into three parts, with two side buildings on either side and the main building at the front.

  The first floor is a parking lot, so Lin Qingyao and others need to climb a flight of stairs to get to the main building.

  Up these stairs is a large platform, and from this platform you can walk through to the main building of the administration building.

  The administrative building is where the teachers and leaders of Chongqing University work. At the beginning of the semester, it's the peak season for students' parents to give gifts. In order to intercept those who bring gifts, the security guard stares at every single person who comes in.