Plan

Facing the entire class, Chu Lian smiled slightly, "What I want to talk about is actually our class's field trip arrangements. Xiuer just told me that next Monday marks the start of our field trip, lasting about half a month, and we will arrange everything ourselves. But I think, instead of waiting for the teachers to tell us, we should decide ourselves and then inform the teachers."

Saying this, she brushed her hair aside and tilted her head, "After all, this is the result of our hard work. Who knows how long it will be until the next one. Regarding the chosen cities for the trip, I think everyone has their own desired destinations, right? I have some arrangements I'd like to discuss with everyone..."

The students below did not speak but did not avert their gaze either. They were all quite concerned about this matter. No one wanted to go to places they didn't like or waste time. Thus, they were keen to hear what Chu Lian had to say before deciding whether to voice their opinions.

"Well, it seems everyone is aware, so I'll keep it brief. Fifteen days, twelve cities, eight countries. This is the most reasonable arrangement I've calculated. We need to take flights and have sufficient time for leisure. Fifteen days may seem long, but in practice, it's quite short."

Chu Lian did not hesitate to share her thoughts. She wasn't trying to take over the teachers' role or eager to showcase herself; she had other plans that required the approval of her classmates. Otherwise, she would have to abandon them.

"I want to ask, which twelve cities and eight countries are you referring to?" Cai Ya, with her arms crossed, slightly raised her head and looked at Chu Lian. She actually asked to help Chu Lian save face, seeing that no one else had spoken. Of course, she would never admit this.

"The eight countries are China, Japan, USA, Brazil, England, France, Egypt, and India." These countries are either historically rich or have unique cultural attractions, making them worth visiting. However, her goal was not just sightseeing; she had more important matters to attend to, which she couldn't disclose.

"The twelve cities are Jiuzhaigou in Sichuan, the Qin Mausoleum in Chang'an, Mount Tai in Tai'an, Akihabara in Tokyo, Las Vegas, Miami Beach, Hollywood in Los Angeles, the ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes in Brazil, King's Cross Station in London, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Pyramids of Egypt, and the Taj Mahal in India." Although not all these places are world-famous, certain tasks needed to be completed there.

"Most are popular tourist destinations, and some I've already visited. Why choose these places? There are many small cities, though not famous, with unique and beautiful scenery. Why compete for these crowded places?" Cai Ya questioned directly, getting to the heart of the matter.

Chu Lian was relieved to hear her question: "Phew, as long as someone asks, it's easier to explain."

So, she smiled and said, "Why? Because I've asked some friends to ensure that when we reach these places, we get the best services. We can go wherever we want, and we'll have people to guide us for shopping; everything is covered..."

Her reason didn't need to be perfect, just enough to catch their attention. These perks might not mean much to people like Lux Lyle, Cai Ya, and Wang Tingsi, but other students might find a free trip appealing.

However, this wasn't enough to persuade them. Someone asked, "Why only in these places? If your friends are that capable, arranging other cities shouldn't be an issue, right?"

A thin boy with glasses asked the question, and Chu Lian replied after looking at him, "Although they can arrange this anywhere, for certain reasons, they currently can't assist us much more. You'll understand the specific reasons when the time comes."

Chu Lian didn't want this either. If she hadn't discovered certain items last night that required obtaining from these places, she wouldn't have proposed this plan.

Fortunately, the qualification for this field trip was largely thanks to Chu Lian's help, so even if some were indifferent to her words, they wouldn't deliberately oppose her.

"Ahem, the school is providing us with documents for free access to the places we want to visit, as well as covering transportation and accommodation costs, along with some funds for activities. If we really want to enjoy this trip, we still need to prepare a lot of necessary funds. They can provide us with up to 1 million dollars per city, so we don't have to worry about any expenses." Chu Lian revealed the information she hadn't finished earlier, surprising everyone.

They never expected Chu Lian's friends to spend so much money on them. Considering the current exchange rate, 1 dollar equals 5 yuan, and for twelve cities, the total is 12 million dollars, which is 60 million yuan. How could they be willing to spend that much?

"I don't believe anyone would spend that much money just to give us a memorable trip. I think there must be many conditions attached to this, right?" Lux spoke up before Cai Ya this time, gazing into Chu Lian's eyes and speaking calmly.

"Indeed, no one would spend that much money on unrelated people, even if they are my friends," Chu Lian smiled as she met Lux's golden eyes. "Of course, there are conditions. The condition is that for each city we visit, ten of us must perform on stage. They will set up the stage, and we just need to perform for an hour."

"We're not celebrities, why would they invest so much in us?" Cai Ya immediately questioned.

"They're not looking at our present, but our future. To put it bluntly, it's an early risk investment, betting that your future achievements will bring returns on their investment." Chu Lian calmly explained.

"What about you? You said on Saturday afternoon that you wouldn't perform in public before graduation. Without you, I think this investment wouldn't be as significant, right?" Lux asked, not giving Chu Lian a chance to think.

"Ah, I won't go on stage. At most, I'll sit behind you and accompany you. I won't reveal my presence; everything will be up to you," Chu Lian preemptively answered to avoid further questions. "In the future, I will perform for them once when needed. That's the main reason they agreed... So, do you want to go?"

After saying so much, Chu Lian wasn't sure if she had convinced them. However, some things aren't about success but about whether you try.

Since she had made the effort, the result was beyond her control. Do your best and leave the rest to fate, as they say.

"I think Chu Lian's suggestion is quite good. Everyone can consider it." A clear female voice came from outside the door. The teacher, dressed in white, walked in and stood beside Chu Lian, saying, "Chu Lian is thinking of everyone. It's rare to have such an opportunity; it's good to have a fun trip. Although these places may not be everyone's desired destinations, it doesn't stop us from relaxing and enjoying ourselves, right?"

With the teacher speaking up for Chu Lian, most of the students felt that this arrangement was quite good, despite a few remaining skeptical. They didn't think about whether this was a staged act by the teacher and Chu Lian. Even geniuses are still just first-year students, and they have the innocence of their age. Since the plan was already made, they accepted it.

"Thank you, teacher. Please continue to guide us in the future..." Seeing the students in the classroom lost in thought, Chu Lian knew they had accepted the plan, so she was very grateful for the teacher's support.

Seeing her relieved expression, the teacher playfully flicked her forehead when she wasn't paying attention. Then, crossing her arms and smiling, she said, "In the future, don't make decisions on your own. Talk to the teacher first, understood?"

Pouting playfully, Chu Lian softly replied, "Ouch... It hurts... I know, okay?..."

Outside the window, the wind grew colder, and the sky filled with dark clouds...