Published at 30th of November 2018 09:43:23 AM
Chapter 421
Chapter 421: Plans Always Fall Behind Changes
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Ding! A new message came in, and Lou Cheng picked up his phone . Apparently, his champion prize had arrived .
"Your account XXXX has received 250,000 . 00 yuan at three quarters past 9 AM on April 30 . The current available balance is 904,724 . 84 . . . "
Since the National Martial Arts Competition drew so much attention, the cost of copyrighting and admission tickets soared . Each team would have to at least spend 500,000 yuan to cover the car fare, board, and the lodging for two weeks . Along with the bus fare and rental for the practice field, etc . Anything remaining was used as a subsidy for the coach and team members .
The prize for reaching top eight was 800,000, followed by 1,100,000 for semifinalists, 1,400,000 for second place, and 1,800,0000 for the champion .
This time Songcheng University had been quite generous . They required only 300,000 yuan for administration fee after a deduction of 380,000 yuan to cover expenses . As a cadre, Geezer Shi, Lou Cheng, and Lin Que received 250,000 each .
Yan Zheke received 100,000 since she had fought many matches and won the key battle at the Capital; Li Mao, who had fought strenuously and been injured, received 80,000; Cai Zongming, who had fought alone, received 60,000; Lin Hua, who joined the fight with the He Brothers, received 40,000; the three substitutes, Sun Jian, He Zi, and Wang Dali, received 15,000 each; and Li Xiaowen, who took care of the everyday errands, received 10,000 .
As for the rest of the team members, those who had taken part in the training but did not fight at the Capital, were subsidized with 3,000 yuan each . The rest of the bonus went into the public account of the martial arts club to cover the daily expenses, such as PC maintenance, parties, and meals . . .
"I didn't realize that I was already a millionaire . . . " Lou Cheng was cheerful as he took a screenshot to show Yan Zheke the money he had earned .
He was convinced that he was not rich . However, as a college student, he had no mortgage, no marriage or honeymoon plan, and he didn't have to pay for a nursery or elderly care .
Besides, he received a set of red pellets from Ice God Sect every month . He lived on campus, and he only went out for one or two dates every week . So food wouldn't be a huge expense . Although he had spent some money on red pellets for the practice of theSwordsman Formula, his total expenses from mid-February to the present added up to less than 100,000 .
That was not a small amount to Lou Cheng, but when he agreed to the contract with Wu Ting's father, he got a 700,000 fee for the endorsement and a 250,000 bonus for winning the National Competition, he couldn't help feeling excited about the money he had earned .
"Am I too simple?" he couldn't help but think .
Yan Zheke replied, "I also received my bonus . We are millionaires . "
"We are a family of millionaires . " Lou Cheng sent an emoji of "pushing up sunglasses with pride" and said, "I have packed up my things . Should I come over?"
They had made travel plans for Labor Day . Considering they had already skipped class for two weeks, one more day wasn't going to be a big deal for them . So they decided to plan in advance and come back one day later than scheduled, thus avoiding peak traffic and increasing the length of the holiday!
What a wonderful plan!
"Wait a minute . I need to clean up my face," Yan Zheke said, bewildered .
"Are you putting on makeup? This is serious and I'm flattered," Lou Cheng joked .
"You complained that I am not taking you seriously when we go out on dates . Well, I'm making it up to you," Yan Zheke replied with a cute emoji .
"I'm looking forward to it . " Lou Cheng became lost in his fantasy .
Lou Cheng put down his phone and looked around . He noticed Zhang Jingye, the Model Worker, carrying his package as he passed by .
"Are you going on a trip with your girlfriend?" Lou Cheng asked with a teasing smile .
"Sure . You too?" Zhang Jingye saw a huge bag on the table .
"Yep . Skipping class this afternoon?" Lou Cheng laughed .
Zhang Jingye found him amazing as he said, "I bet you are not attending class either . "
"I am afraid you are right," Lou Cheng answered playfully .
"Aha!" Zhang Jingye replied with a smile as he exited the dorm .
At that moment, Zhao Qiang was putting some books into his bag, and he commented,
"I am so envious of all of you! I have to go to class!"
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"Hey, Qiang, you once mentioned an old classmate, didn't you?" Lou Cheng asked him .
During winter break, Zhao Qiang had reconnected with one of his high school classmates who also happened to be a student in Songcheng . They caught up so quickly that Zhao Qiang once announced in the dorm that he was about to take the opportunity and get rid of his single label .
Zhao Qiang coughed and looked shy as he said, "I'm just thinking . . . "
"Hey . It takes more than thinking to pursue a girl . You have to give whatever it takes and not be a coward . " Lou Cheng sounded serious and then he smiled . "After you've failed enough times, you will get used to it . There is a walking casanova in our neighborhood, you should ask for some advice . "
Zhao Qiang sighed, saying, "If I were half as good as you, I would have won the girl's heart already!"
"What can I do if you insist on your opinion?" Lou Cheng shrugged his shoulders . "Nevertheless when I am with Yan Zheke, I am practically nobody, and I mean it . "
He then tossed his hair jokingly .
To be honest, Lou Cheng made a substantial breakthrough in regards to his relationship with Yan Zheke because they shared a common experience during the Challenge Tournament of the Warrior Sage, which had been an inspiring and miraculous journey . Lou Cheng's quality and potential had won Yan's heart .
Bravery was necessary when pursuing a girl, but it wasn't enough . After all, any girl being chased after does not have to accept .
"You are right . . . " Zhao Qiang understood and muttered, "Nevermind . Some adults reminded us to spend more time on studying instead of dating . "
" . . . " Lou Cheng was speechless as he watched Zhao Qiang leave the dorm with his bag .
After killing time by playing with his cellphone, Lou Cheng finally received a message from Yan Zheke . "Five minutes and then you can come . "
"Sure . " Lou Cheng replied as he carefully picked up his bag .
He would rather wait the five minutes outside of Yan Zheke's dorm .
As he left through the door, Qiu Zhigao came back with his face covered in sweat and said,
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"It's late . We're about to be late!"
Seeing Lou Cheng, he put on a smile and asked,
"Cheng, please be honest with me . Can I achieve the Amateur Third Pin before graduation?"
After hard work, for four semesters, Qiu sadly found out that he was not a gifted student . Although he had passed all of the exams, he never ranked in the top 20%, so a scholarship was out . So he started to face the reality and picked up martial arts . He hoped to get a certificate of the Amateur Third Pin to be more competitive in the job market .
"Based on your physique and strength, insist on working out three times a week and we will see," Lou Cheng answered affirmatively .
Qiu Zhigao was exhilarated . Lou Cheng was a master in the college martial arts circle in his mind . If Lou found him OK, it would be OK .
"Alright . If possible, could you give me some advice, or if there is anything I can do that will help, please let me know . " Old Qiu was in a rush to the classroom, so he picked up his bag, and took a quick shower in the bathroom .
"Everyone chooses a different path . . . " Lou Cheng sighed and left the dorm with his bag . He then glanced into the neighboring room and he was astonished with what he saw .
Little Ming was either focusing on studying or writing something .
"What's wrong with you?" Lou Cheng blurted out in confusion .
Cai Zongming raised his head and answered gruffly, "What's wrong with learning? We will have almost a month without school, so I decided to keep up with my studies . "
And then he put on a relaxed smile as he said, "Though, Fang Yuan said so . . . "
"Why don't you go to the classroom?" Lou Cheng asked absently .
"Is there something wrong with studying in the dorm?" Little Ming asked in reply .
"You cannot withstand the temptation of computer games there . "
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"Actually, phone games are even more popular . I can play wherever I like, even if I don't have a particular place to study . " Cai Zongming sounded quite serious .
Lou Cheng retorted, "But the atmosphere in a classroom is different . Everyone else would be studying, and it would be shameful for you to play your phone game . "
Cai Zongming replied in disapproval, "Cheng, do you think I am the kind of person who would be influenced by others or the atmosphere? And you think that that would cause me to focus on my studies instead of games?"
"No . . . " Lou Cheng gave him a thumbs up and then left through the door .
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Lou Cheng only had to wait a few minutes outside of the no . 3 dormitory building before he saw his girlfriend come out carrying a new suitcase . She was pretty and elegant, like a fairy from a painting .
Yan Zheke was beautiful when she put on some makeup . . . Lou Cheng couldn't help but stare, and Yan Zheke felt satisfied as she raised her head .
"Here, let me . " Lou Cheng tried to take her suitcase
"Nevermind, you disabled man, I'm fine," Yan Zheke joked .
Lou Cheng laughed, saying, "Seriously? Disabled man?"
"Haha . . . " Yan Zheke chuckled as she responded, "You have to take my hand!"
Lou Cheng smiled . "It's fine . I can walk and I can take my fairy's hand . "
Yan Zheke heard her cell phone ringing as she was about to say something .
"It's my grandpa . . . " She looked at the screen in puzzlement before she answered, saying, "Hey, Grandpa?"
"Hi, Ke . . . " Ji Jianzhang said, while smiling, in his slightly old voice . "Bring Lou Cheng home this holiday so your grandma and I can get to know him . "