Lu Youzhen didn’t have money; all her money came from Ge Guifen, but Ge Guifen didn’t give much. free𝑤ebnovel.com

Any other money came from male students at school who pursued her.

But how well-off could the families of those who went to school in the town be?

Those who pursued her didn’t give much, and most of it was spent on little snacks, drinks, and small gifts.

They weren’t rich either; they wouldn’t give her money to spend freely.

"Anyway, it’s just for a month, can you make do with staying there?" Lu Youbang said impatiently, "You also share rooms at the school dormitory, it’s communal living, right?"

Struggling with a lack of money, Lu Youzhen reluctantly agreed, "Alright."

Lu Youbang examined Lu Youzhen closely, a calculating look in his eyes, "Don’t you want to meet wealthy people?"

Lu Youzhen looked at Lu Youbang guardedly, "I do want to meet wealthy people, but at least they should be young and somewhat handsome, not some decrepit old men."

"Of course," Lu Youbang said, "You’re my sister. Would I introduce you to decrepit old men? That would be embarrassing."

"Do you actually know any wealthy people?" Lu Youzhen asked, skeptically eyeing Lu Youbang.

Lu Youbang snorted, "Don’t forget, I attended Jing University."

"At Jing University, apart from students who are exceptionally good at their studies, those from very wealthy families or with strong connections are everywhere," Lu Youbang said proudly, "Those tycoons like sending their children to prestigious schools, whether it’s Jing University or some overseas institution."

"So, our school really has no shortage of rich second generations," Lu Youbang said, feeling vicarious pride as if their wealth had something to do with him or as if it benefited him.

"Then how many do you know?" Lu Youzhen hurriedly asked.

"I actually do know one," Lu Youbang said, both his eyes and corners of his mouth curling up with pride.

Lu Youzhen thought to herself, just knowing one made him so proud.

But she still asked, "Why don’t you introduce me to them?"

"Don’t be hasty, I’m actually planning to introduce you," Lu Youbang said.

"And this guy, he’s really something," Lu Youbang continued, "Do you know about Lin’s?"

Lu Youzhen slowly shook her head.

Lu Youbang paused for a moment, delivering with dignity, "It’s normal for you not to know Lin’s, having been in Hexing Village where perspectives and information are limited."

Lu Youzhen frowned, displeased, "Didn’t I ask you not to bring up Hexing Village?"

"Alright, I won’t mention it," Lu Youbang thought to himself that not mentioning it didn’t change the fact that you were from Hexing Village.

Like when he first came to Jing University and told people that his family was from Fengnan City.

But he always felt guilty, always felt like someone would find out.

"Lin’s is involved in real estate and hotels," Lu Youbang said, "They’re quite big. Our school has quite a few second generations, but Lin Jingshen is definitely one of the most famous."

Lu Youbang then found a photo of Lin Jingshen on his mobile, showing it to Lu Youzhen.

In an era where mobile resolution wasn’t very high and there were no beauty apps, the photo of Lin Jingshen in Lu Youbang’s phone really showed off his very high actual good looks.

Lu Youzhen took one look and her eyes lit up instantly.

"Brother, you know such a handsome rich second generation?"

"How about that? Didn’t I do a good job?" Lu Youbang said with a smile, "I’m your brother; I wouldn’t mislead you."

Lu Youzhen changed her previous attitude, complimenting, "Not bad, you can meet not only girls with such good conditions... ex-girlfriends, but also know such high-quality rich second generations."

Lu Youbang: "..."

Lu Youzhen was indeed meticulous, particularly changing ’girlfriend’ to ’ex-girlfriend.’

What she said just didn’t sit right with him.

"When are you going to introduce me?" Lu Youzhen was anxious, as if she couldn’t wait to meet Lin Jingshen that very day.

"Don’t rush," Lu Youbang said, "You have plenty of time before the semester starts, take a tour around the Imperial Capital, get to know more about city life, then go get some fashionable and beautiful clothes."

"Otherwise, even if you meet Lin Jingshen now, dressing so plainly, he wouldn’t give you a second glance. Not to mention, once you start talking, the fact that you lack exposure would become apparent, making it even harder for him to converse with you. How then can you continue developing a relationship with Lin Jingshen?"

Lu Youzhen thought about it; it made sense. Lu Youbang added, "Moreover, it can’t be too obvious, like arranging a private meeting for just you two. He isn’t a fool."

"Besides, Lin Jingshen looks good, and is a well-known rich second generation at school with a significant family business. There have always been no shortage of girls, both within and outside the school, who like him," Lu Youbang continued. "Girls with high education, from famous families, and also pretty."

"Not to be harsh, but among these people, you don’t really rank. You lack both the family background and the education, and while you’re somewhat pretty, those girls are also good-looking. And because of their family’s resources, they know how to dress, how to take care of themselves, how to apply makeup; they are much more beautiful than you."

Not to mention Huang Mengyao, whose skin and looks were both superior to Lu Youzhen’s.

And even at Huang Mengyao’s level, she wasn’t close to Lin Jingshen.

So Lu Youbang had told Lu Youzhen in advance, "I’m telling you all this not to belittle you, but to help you understand your position among these people, so you can prepare more adequately."

"I understand," Lu Youzhen’s enthusiasm had been somewhat dampened by the realities laid out by Lu Youbang, but she also felt calmer.

"Also, there’s another thing I need to tell you," Lu Youbang said.

"What is it?"

"Lin Jingshen has a fiancée," Lu Youbang revealed, "She’s also a wealthy heiress, from a company on par with Lin’s. Although I’ve never met her, she’s reportedly very beautiful."

"He’s just about to start his junior year, right? So young to be engaged?" Lu Youzhen said, surprised.

"That’s what it’s like for wealthy families; they plan to get engaged first, then marry after graduating from college," Lu Youbang explained.

But Lu Youbang only knew part of the story, and wasn’t aware of the collective block against Lin’s by Zhou Shuyan, Shi Yusheng, Shen Changze, Zhong Shoubin, and Qi Sishen.

Lin’s was currently on a difficult path, causing Jiangchen Construction to gradually reconsider its support for Lin’s.

Although their children were engaged, they weren’t yet married.

And what the future held for Lin’s, was yet uncertain.

Even the marriage would have to wait until Lin Jingshen and Jiang Zilin had graduated.

So the Jiang Family wasn’t in a hurry, just observing for now, since there’s always the option to call off the engagement before marriage.

"Lin Jingshen having a fiancée makes it even harder for you," Lu Youbang pointed out, "After all, his fiancée matches him well in every way and is certainly not someone you could compete with as a girl just arrived in the Imperial Capital from Hexing Village."

Seeing Lu Youzhen about to protest unhappily, Lu Youbang said, "I know, I know; I won’t mention Hexing Village."