Reborn: I'll Never Fail My Childhood Sweetheart Again-Chapter 234 - 106: Senior, Why Are You Working a Part-Time Job? Are You Short on Money?

The gathering at the electronics store ended, and on the way back to the dormitory, the phone rang.

The caller was a junior schoolmate; during New Year's Day, the second high school was naturally on holiday as well.

Su Zelin pressed the answer key, "Hey, Panpan."

"Senior, I'm out having milk tea with Wei Xian. There's no tutoring today. My parents said that I've been having tutoring for so long that they're afraid I'll get too tired, so no lessons this week. They want me to have a good rest."

Huang Panpan first reported her current situation.

"Oh, then take care of your health, get more exercise, balance work and rest."

Though he was lackadaisical, he casually showed some concern, which made Huang Panpan extremely happy.

"Senior, I'm in good health. I eat well and sleep well, so don't worry! By the way, senior, are you going back to Jianglan for New Year's Day?"

The junior asked expectantly.

During the National Day holiday, Su Zelin didn't return, so she thought perhaps she could see the senior during New Year's Day.

"Not going back, I have things to do!"

Without even thinking, Su Zelin replied.

"What things? Are they important?"

"Yes, I found a part-time job at the electronics store on the finance college campus, and the manager appointed me as store manager. The store opens on New Year's Day, and unless something unexpected happens, it should be pretty busy then."

Huang Panpan was shocked, "Senior, why do you need a part-time job? Are you very short of money? Why don't you give me your bank card number later? I've saved quite a bit of New Year's money and allowance over the years, will transferring ten thousand be enough?"

Su Zelin: "..."

As expected of a little rich girl, casually offering to transfer thousands.

Unfortunately, there's absolutely no way she'll be supporting this brother!

The doctor says I have a healthy stomach and don't need to live off others.

Su Zelin cleared his throat, "Panpan, you've misunderstood. I'm not short of money. I'm just working part-time at the electronics store to hone myself, just consider it social practice!"

"I see..."

Huang Panpan's tone was filled with unmistakable disappointment.

She kind of hoped Su Zelin would need money so her saved allowance could be put to use, but heaven wasn't on her side.

"I understand, but senior, you have to juggle studying and working, it must be very tiring. Make sure not to push yourself too hard."

Huang Panpan advised, "After all, we are not short of money. My mom and dad have nothing but plenty of money!"

What do you mean 'we are not short of money', you are you, and I am me, alright!

But despite his inward complaints, Su Zelin kept his mouth shut.

Otherwise, Panpan would come back with "I'm your future wife, so my parents' money is mine, hence it's also yours," and then there'd be no end to it.

Su Zelin had learned that when talking about certain sensitive topics with the junior, the best approach is to remain silent or change the subject, never get tangled in right or wrong; otherwise, it's like a jumble of threads getting more convoluted.

"Since you can't come back this New Year, will you be back during the winter holidays? When you have a break, can you come to the second high school to see me?"

Huang Panpan made a request.

University winter and summer breaks usually start earlier than high school, and as the junior is now in her third year, her study load is heavy and she will definitely have supplementary classes during winter break. So before her break, Su Zelin should have returned to Jianglan.

She really anticipated the surprising scene of the senior suddenly appearing in front of her; it would be a delightful surprise.

Su Zelin hesitated but ultimately nodded, "Alright, no problem."

"Great!"

Huang Panpan's spirits lifted, and she instantly became cheerful, brushing off her previous disappointment.

"Senior, it's settled then. I'll be waiting for you!"

"..."

Jianglan City, a certain ice beverage shop in the trade city.

After hanging up the phone, Huang Panpan was in a great mood, beaming with a radiant smile.

"Wei Xian, the senior agreed. When he comes home during the winter break, he'll visit the second high school to see me. See, that's called perseverance breaks down barriers, hehe!"

"Alright, alright, watch your image, you're grinning so wide your mouth might split!"

Wei Xian couldn't stand it.

"Back at the second high school so many people looked down on the senior, but I knew he was a dragon among people, destined to soar to great heights. Now he's not only class president but even a store manager at the electronics store doing a part-time job!"

Huang Panpan felt proud of Su Zelin, thinking she had great foresight.

"Being a class president is something, but what's so special about being a store manager!"

Wei Xian was unconvinced, "Panpan, let me tell you, shops in those university campuses are generally small. There are maybe just a few employees; some folks are both manager and staff. It's not unusual for anyone to be in that position!"

"It's different for others. I feel like the senior's store must be quite large, with plenty of employees. Being a manager is not easy!"

Huang Panpan retorted.

Wei Xian was too lazy to argue; her infatuated friend always lived in her own world.

I don't want your opinion, just mine! 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Especially when it comes to Su Zelin, she wouldn't tolerate anyone speaking ill of him, even if it's her best friend; arguing would lead to a falling-out.

So Wei Xian chose to compromise.

"Alright, alright, your senior Su is the most amazing. He's always shining brightly, right?"

And then in a change of tone, Wei Xian said irritably, "But that said, Panpan, it's one thing to keep talking about your senior at school, but we've come out for milk tea, can you stop mentioning him all the time? My ears are getting calluses. Can we quiet down a bit and talk about something else?"

Huang Panpan realized it was true; she seemed to have been ignoring her friend's feelings.

After all, she was the one who liked the senior, not Wei Xian.

Of course, Wei Xian couldn't like him either; otherwise, she'd be mad and they wouldn't even be able to be friends!