Zhou Chen's Resentment

As Song Zhi and Zhou Chen approached, they found themselves amidst a gathering of onlookers, all focused on Xia Wan.

Observing the scene, Song Zhi remarked to Zhou Chen, "Look at her now, so full of arrogance. She's the center of attention. Remember how she used to always be around you? Is she just abandoning you after making some money?"

Zhou Chen responded firmly, "She's not putting her effort into her studies as a student. Instead, she's flaunting her earnings from selling clothes. Her ambitions seem quite limited. What meaningful achievements can she really attain?"

Having spoken his piece, Zhou Chen returned to his seat and casually opened a book. However, for the next ten minutes, he stared blankly at the same page, his mind clearly elsewhere.

Images of Xia Wan surrounded by people filled his thoughts, aggravating his growing frustration.