A teenager in school uniform on TV raised his hand and drew a yellow circle above his head, like the tightening headband of Sun Wukong, while chanting, "Life No. 1, supplements brain nutrition, improves memory!"

It was as if drinking this thing could really increase IQ, and the crucial part was that countless parents firmly believed in it.

This year, deep-sea fish oil also rose to prominence. Its main benefit lay in the DHA it contained, rumored to greatly benefit intelligence and vision, becoming its biggest selling point,

Golden, transparent capsules were seen as miracle pills by the parents of exam-takers, and they couldn't feel at ease without giving a few to their kids every day.

If you haven't drunk a few bottles of Immortal Water and eaten a few Immortal Pills, you'd be embarrassed to say you were from that era.

These supplements aren't cheap, each box costs dozens of bucks, yet parents tightened their belts to buy them for their children.

The parents of the junior schoolgirl were even more affluent, so they swept up a large number of them. Life No. 1 and deep-sea fish oil were all there to be taken at home, and they also had Huang Panpan bring them to school to drink and nibble a few each day.

As for the efficacy, well, whether they are truly Immortal Water or not, even a little nutrition and vitamin supplement would do.

"These supplements aren't that miraculous, don't get too superstitious. The key is still to get a good rest and exercise more, that's the most scientific way to adjust your state!"

Wei Xian saw through it all. This girl was quite smart.

Even if supplements were hyped to the heavens, she didn't believe it. Her family wanted to buy her Immortal Water, but Wei Xian refused them all. However, her grades were consistently good, always ranking in the top five in class for every major exam.

"Alright, Xiaoxian, I know you care about me. Supplements don't actually matter, the most important..."

"The most important thing is thinking about Senior Su waiting for you at the finance college, which fills you with energy!"

Wei Xian interrupted.

She really understood her desk mate too well.

There was no helping it; she'd heard similar things too many times.

"Xiaoxian, only you understand me best, hehe!"

As the two were goofing off during a break, the classroom suddenly became restless, and many eyes turned to look outside the door.

A tall figure stood there, hands in pockets, with a lazy smile seemingly forever on his lips, exuding a carefree aura that contrasted sharply with the clumsy students inside the classroom.

Huang Panpan was struck as if by electricity, her dainty body shuddered.

"Talk about Cao Cao and Cao Cao appears!"

Wei Xian pursed her lips.

The junior schoolgirl dropped the practice paper in her hand and, regardless of the other students watching, eagerly ran out of the classroom like a bird flitting to the woods, "Senior!"

After a semester's absence, she finally saw that familiar, haunting face again.

The boys from Class 5 of Grade 12 felt a pang of envy.

Of course, they all knew the identity of this uninvited guest; Huang Panpan's pursuit of Su Zelin was already well-known in the class.

Although this junior used to be a rebellious non-mainstream, she was pretty, a fair, rich, and beautiful girl, and an only child. So many boys in the class actually had a crush on her. Moreover, Huang Panpan had gotten even better, almost perfect.

The only imperfection was that her heart belonged to someone else.

The Prince Charming was the guy standing outside the window.

The boys were indignant.

What's so great about him!

Isn't he just a bit more handsome, like Huang Zongze!

Isn't it just that his family has some money!

Isn't it that he can take on a few athletes by himself!

Isn't it that he can play guitar and often perform in art shows!

Isn't it that he's the king of street basketball!

Isn't it that he scored a perfect score in the college entrance exam English test!

Uh, he really is quite impressive.

Not someone to mess with...

When she reached Su Zelin, Huang Panpan stopped.

He was still the shadow from her memory, yet somehow a bit different.

Senior had become more mature, more confident, and even more handsome...

Tears welled up in Huang Panpan's eyes. If it weren't for all the people watching in the classroom, she couldn't help but give the delinquent a hug.

The junior girl choked a bit, "Senior, you're back!"

"Mm, got back last night."

Su Zelin smiled and nodded, "Panpan, how have you been recently?"

"Just like everyone else, rigorously preparing for the college entrance exams, but everything is great!"

The sprint towards the final year of high school was indeed exhausting, but seeing Su Zelin, she felt everything was worth it.

"That's good. Just remember, balance is key. Oh, and don't drink too much Life No. 1. It doesn't really have much effect, just a psychological crutch. Drinking too much might even be harm instead of benefit!"

The junior girl had mentioned the Immortal Water and Immortal Pills to Su Zelin in her letters before.

These things might fool others, but definitely not the delinquent.

Many supplements, including Red Peach K, were later ordered off the shelves by drug authorities; some products even caused deaths, so it's better to avoid them as much as possible.

"Alright, I'll listen to you. Starting today, I won't drink it anymore!"

Whatever the delinquent said, the junior girl thought it made perfect sense, and she immediately nodded in agreement.

"That's not necessary, drinking a little to supplement nutrition is still okay..."

The Immortal Water shouldn't be too superstitiously believed, but it's not entirely useless either, especially Life No. 1, which had survived until before my rebirth, so it must have its uses.

"Senior, how about we take a walk?"

Huang Panpan made a suggestion.

With so many people watching, the hallway outside the classroom wasn't a great place to talk.

"No, I'm just here for a quick look around, I'll leave soon so as not to disturb your studies!"

Su Zelin politely declined without hesitation.

"Alright then."

Huang Panpan seemed a bit helpless.

But she was quite happy that Su Zelin came to see her today.

Besides, in a while, the second high school will be on holiday, and it's not too late to visit the senior then.

They casually chatted for a bit at the classroom door.

"Hmm, Panpan, there's something I want to ask your help with."

Su Zelin hesitated for a moment before speaking up.

"What help do you need, senior? Just say it."

"I want to borrow some money from you."

Su Zelin had been agonizing over this for a long time before making the decision.

He's not trying to deceive the junior, and would return a portion of the profit when due, although Huang Panpan probably wouldn't mind.

Huang Panpan was immediately puzzled, her reaction was the same as Ding Linna's.

"Senior, are you in some kind of trouble?"

Previously, Su Zelin had taken a part-time job at school, and now he was borrowing money. From what she knew of him, he wouldn't usually ask for this.

"Not really, I have a very good investment project, but I'm a bit short on funds for about three months."

Su Zelin casually explained.

"Senior, wait for me a moment."

The junior rushed back into the classroom and came out shortly, now holding a bank card.

"Senior, I've written the password on the back. There's over twenty thousand in it, you can take it all out. If it's not enough, I can ask my parents for more."

As expected of the little rich girl, her private stash is quite substantial...

"That's enough, that's enough. There's no rush; you can transfer it to me after your vacation."

Su Zelin touched his nose.

"No problem, just take it for now. It's not like I need it!"

Huang Panpan insisted it into his hand.

Letting the senior take the card means I have a legitimate reason to find him again.

I'm definitely a little smarty!

Huang Panpan proudly gave herself a thumbs up for her cleverness.

"Thanks, I'll return it in three months."

Su Zelin felt a little touched.

"No need to thank me, senior. You're making it sound too formal. It's all the same; my money will eventually be your money anyway!"

Huang Panpan smiled happily.

She had been worrying about not having the opportunity to 'adopt' Su Zelin, and here it was.

As expected, I knew she would say that...

After chatting a bit more, Su Zelin said, "Panpan, I'll head out first. I'll return the card to you another day."

"No need, no need. I'll visit your home after my break and get the card then."

Huang Panpan wasn't really hoping for Su Zelin to return the card soon.

"Alright then."

Su Zelin didn't insist.

He naturally understood the junior's thoughts.

But even if he did return the card, Huang Panpan would still come over.

Without lingering too long, Su Zelin left.

Huang Panpan watched his figure disappear into the distance from upstairs before reluctantly withdrawing her gaze and going back into the classroom.

"What, your dream guy left? You waited so long, and finally met him, yet didn't keep him around a little longer?"

Wei Xian teased.

"The senior doesn't want to affect my studies, and I need to look at the bigger picture too. Once I get into the Accounting Institute, I can be with the senior forever!"

Huang Panpan clenched her little pink fist, her eyes seemed to sparkle.

Wei Xian thought, you sure know how to entertain yourself with fantasies.

Just because Su Zelin came to see you, you think you're together with him.

While ridiculing in her heart, Wei Xian surprisingly noticed something.

Her deskmate seemed to have shed her tiredness, looking vibrant, as if she'd come back to full health on the spot.

Seems like Senior Su is indeed Panpan's most immediate miracle elixir.

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