Chapter 88 Overnight Success

After Zhou Yi left the Rolls-Royce dealership, one of the salespeople quickly posted a TikTok video.

The content of the post was a single photograph.

In the photo, Zhou Yi stood beside a Rolls-Royce Phantom, dressed in a perfectly tailored suit that exuded the aura of a successful businessman.

His poised demeanor spoke volumes about his confidence and status.

By his side, Jiang Ruolan, equally sophisticated and professional-looking, added an extra layer of brilliance to the image.

Her presence seemed to complement his, enhancing the overall impression of wealth and refinement.

Although the post was made late at night, it initially failed to attract significant attention.

However, things took an interesting turn when Rolls-Royce's marketing team stumbled upon the photo.

They found Zhou Yi's image to be the perfect embodiment of their ideal clientele, so they purchased additional traffic to boost visibility.

By the next day, the post had reached a much wider audience.

Monday morning, school.

Ever since Zhou Yi's donation went viral on TikTok, nearly everyone in the school had become aware of him.

As he walked into the classroom, heads turned, and whispers filled the air.

The once aloof and handsome young man now appeared even more untouchable.

It was clear to all that his social standing had undergone a dramatic shift.

Those who had previously mocked or bullied him now felt a pang of guilt, avoiding eye contact altogether for fear of facing his wrath.

When Zhou Yi took his seat, Zhang Wu, sitting beside him, nervously lowered his head, unable to muster the courage to meet his gaze.

Memories of his past actions flooded Zhang Wu's mind, causing cold sweat to trickle down his back.

If Zhou Yi decided to retaliate, it would be effortless—Zhang Wu knew this all too well.

He could only pray that Zhou Yi would overlook those trivial offenses.

"Zhang Wu," Zhou Yi suddenly called out, startling the boy like a frightened rabbit.

Zhang Wu stiffened, his voice trembling as he stammered, "Y-yes? What is it?"

"What class do we have next?" Zhou Yi asked casually.

Relieved, Zhang Wu wiped the sweat from his forehead and replied, "History lesson."

Zhou Yi nodded and fell silent again.

Zhang Wu's only hope now was that the homeroom teacher would rearrange the seating arrangement soon, allowing him to escape this suffocating situation.

During class, the number of curious glances directed at Zhou Yi increased significantly.

The once quiet classroom buzzed with hushed whispers.

Liu Wei, the teacher, slammed his hand on the desk in frustration.

"What's going on here? Are you all trying to rebel? Focus on your studies!"

Despite Liu Wei's stern reprimand, the students couldn't help but steal glances at Zhou Yi.

Noticing the majority of the class was distracted, Liu Wei frowned.

He thought to himself, These kids are far too easily swayed by superficial charm. How will they ever focus on their studies if all they care about is gawking at a handsome face?

When the bell rang, however, the classroom erupted into chaos.

Before Liu Wei could leave, he overheard snippets of conversation: "Holy cow! That's a Rolls-Royce Phantom!"

"What kind of background does he have? With a family like that, does he even need to attend school? He could just inherit the family business!"

"Isn't he already running his own company?"

"He looks incredible. I never imagined Zhou Yi would look this good in a suit."

"The comments say the watch he's wearing is a Patek Philippe!"

"How much do you think all of that costs?"

It was then that Liu Wei realized Zhou Yi had gone viral yet again.

Back in the faculty office, the teachers were abuzz with discussion about Zhou Yi.

"His parents have never attended a parent-teacher meeting," one remarked.

"His background must be incredibly mysterious—something they can't disclose," another speculated.

"I always thought this kid was different from his peers," a third added.

"He's so wealthy. Even if he drops out of school, he'll have no trouble finding success."

Curious, Liu Wei leaned over to ask the English teacher what was happening.

She handed him her phone, showing him the trending topic.

"Take a look. You've got a hidden millionaire in your class, Liu."

Puzzled, Liu Wei took the phone and saw the official Rolls-Royce post featuring Zhou Yi's photo.

"R-Rolls-Royce!?" Liu Wei was so shocked that his jaw dropped.

The comments below were even more astonishing:

"So handsome, but he looks familiar. Have I seen him somewhere before?"

"Isn't this the 'Most Handsome College Student' from yesterday's trending topic? Zhou Yi! It's him!"

"Yesterday, people were accusing him of pretending to be a CEO. Now they're eating their words."

"This charisma isn't something an ordinary college student possesses. And look at the woman beside him—she's clearly a powerhouse."

"The Patek Philippe on his wrist is worth over a million. Incredible."

"The unique pattern on his bow tie comes from a century-old European brand, starting at tens of thousands."

"Goodness, is this real? Unbelievable."

"If he can afford a Rolls-Royce, he could wear rags and still look extraordinary."

Someone recognized Zhou Yi in the Rolls-Royce TikTok, reigniting the debate over whether he was truly a CEO.

After seeing that Zhou Yi could afford a Rolls-Royce Phantom, those who had doubted him were left red-faced.

With enough wealth to buy a mid-sized company, calling him a CEO hardly seemed far-fetched.

Soon, people discovered the TikTok account [Zhou Yi's Assistant], which posted the Rolls-Royce photo in response to skeptics.

The account gained 100,000 followers overnight.

Speculation arose that the account might belong to the woman seen beside Zhou Yi, who indeed looked like an assistant.

However, it didn't take long for critics to find another angle of attack.

They immediately fired back in online forums, flooding the account with negative comments.

"Just because he can afford a Rolls-Royce doesn't mean he's a CEO. Rich kids love to show off too. Why aren't you fawning over them?"

"Exactly. What if he's just using his family's money to flaunt? Look at you all rushing to kiss up to him. Disgusting."

"I refuse to believe some teenager is running a company. Without his parents, he's nothing. Stop being ridiculous."

"Who knows what the woman's real identity is? Assistant? Anyone can pretend to be one."

Opinions about Zhou Yi became polarized once again.

Some were captivated by his appearance and wealth, viewing him as the ultimate high-society heartthrob.

Others believed he was merely living off his family's fortune, doubting his ability to manage a company and accusing Rolls-Royce of colluding with him for publicity.

The heated arguments between the two sides pushed the topic back onto the trending list, with the tag simply reading "Zhou Yi."

Below it, various related tags emerged, ranging from discussions about his car purchase and donation to mentions of his perfect exam scores.

Most people refused to believe Zhou Yi could achieve such results, accusing the school of corruption and even fabricating his grades.

Classmates who defended him were dismissed as paid shills, and even his participation in math modeling competitions was questioned for potential foul play.

But then, another TikTok post changed everything.