Star Han was the kind of person who either didn't do something or did it wholeheartedly. This applied to studying, working, and even love. Initially, he didn't want to have any relationship with Shiyi, so he kept avoiding her because he also knew that their chances of having a future together were slim.

However, as their relationship deepened, Star Han couldn't help but get deeply involved. Love was never a matter of choice or something that personal will could control. Regarding his impulsive statement about earning ten million in three years, he realized afterward that it was highly unlikely. Three years later, he would just be graduating from university, and it would be a challenge to find that much money. Although he had some capital from winning the lottery, it was still just a drop in the bucket compared to the amount he needed.

Later, Star Han learned that Shiyi's new boyfriend was a wealthy man's son named Hua Liuyun, who was known to have some abilities but was a typical playboy. Knowing this, Star Han not only felt disheartened but also a little ashamed. He couldn't believe he had lost to such a person. It pained Star Han and left him confused. Was money really more important than everything? Could one be deprived of happiness just because they didn't have money? Wasn't love supposed to be the most beautiful and pure thing? Then why did it crumble so easily in the face of money?

During the last days of the semester, Star Han stopped caring about everything. He skipped classes and, when he did go, he slept through the entire lecture. After class, all he did was eat and sleep. He didn't participate in any student activities or club events. This caused discontent among the members of the clubs and student union, who believed he was arrogant and had no regard for others. But Star Han didn't care anymore. He couldn't even manage his own life, so why would he care about what others said? He felt that everything was meaningless—both studying and life itself. Suicide did cross his mind, but he dismissed the idea, considering it a cowardly act.

Nothing went well for him, except for his progress in practicing the Qingxin Jue (Clear Heart Technique). During this period, Star Han practiced the technique when he felt like it and stopped when he didn't. What he didn't expect was that his approach coincided perfectly with the essence of Qingxin Jue—going with the flow and acting naturally. After practicing a few times, the stagnant Qingxin Jue began to make progress again.

However, due to Star Han's bad mood, he didn't pay much attention to it. He didn't know that this was the key to breaking through to the second level of Qingxin Jue—the transition from "mountains are mountains, waters are waters" to "mountains are not mountains, waters are not waters." Qingxin Jue was a qigong practice that emphasized harmony with nature. If one focused too much on gains and losses, eagerly desired quick progress, and forcefully pursued it, it would hinder progress rather than help.

Due to Star Han's unintentional approach, he found himself in a state of effortless action, which allowed him to successfully break through the first level and enter the lower part of the second level. This was a remarkable breakthrough. For most people, even if they practiced Qingxin Jue for their whole lives, they wouldn't be able to break through to the second level, and it would only have a limited effect on their physical well-being without any other extraordinary benefits.

In the past, it took an old gentleman ten years to reach the second level of Qingxin Jue. Compared to that, Star Han was undoubtedly a rare talent. Practicing Qingxin Jue was a peculiar process. If one didn't reach the second level, no matter how they practiced, their achievements would be limited. However, once they broke through to the second level, their potential became limitless. With diligent practice, they might even reach an unexpected state.

At the moment of the breakthrough, Star Han had a wonderful experience. Lying on his bed, he felt the flow of energy circulating throughout his body. His consciousness seemed to detach from his physical body and slowly ascend into the sky. While he lay in the room, he could sense the gentle starlight enveloping him, as if he could clearly feel the stars surrounding him in a beautiful and natural manner, like an impeccable painting.

Suddenly, his perception shifted, and Star Han found himself on the campus lawn. He could clearly feel the soft and tenacious vitality of the grass, experience the joy of its growth, and witness the blades of grass growing inch by inch. Star Han had a sudden realization that everything in the world followed its own trajectory and had its own emotions, which ordinary people were simply unaware of. The so-called "heaven's will" was precisely that. All things in the world followed the same laws, the laws of nature, which no one or nothing could obstruct. Our task was to let those laws unfold in a way that would be most beneficial to us, rather than futilely attempting to change them. Otherwise, we would inevitably be punished and trapped in an eternal cycle of suffering. Star Han was filled with joy, immersed in this new understanding.

Suddenly, a jolt brought him back to reality. Star Han woke up and realized that he had reached the second level of Qingxin Jue. After circulating his energy for a week, he felt an indescribable sense of comfort throughout his body, as if he had just tasted the fruit of life. Every pore in his body felt at ease. After he stopped practicing, the energy continued to flow on its own. Looking around, everything was completely different yet somehow the same as before. He noticed details he had previously overlooked, and his hearing had improved significantly. When he focused, he could hear distant sounds with great clarity. Star Han felt like he was living in a completely different world compared to before.

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Summer vacation was approaching quickly. Most of Star Han's classmates had gone back home, leaving only a few who stayed for various reasons. Star Han didn't feel like going home; his mood hadn't completely recovered, and he didn't want his family to worry about him. However, there wasn't much to do at school either. Star Han spent his days practicing Qingxin Jue on his bed, feeling good about it. But to others, it seemed like he was just eating and sleeping all day. Finally, someone couldn't bear it anymore and approached him, having heard about his heartbreak. They said, "Star Han, what are you doing? Can you change anything by being like this? Aren't you just wasting yourself? It's not just me who can't stand seeing you like this."

Star Han understood their meaning but ignored them. The classmate became even more infuriated upon seeing his reaction. "Do you know? You're talented, and our class is proud of you. But look at you now. Don't you think it's worth it to be like this for a girl? What does she have that's so great? If you just put in some effort, I dare say you can find a girl ten times better than her!"

Whenever Shiyi was mentioned, Star Han felt pain and couldn't help but say, "You don't understand."

"True, I don't understand. Love is the most difficult puzzle, of course, I don't understand. But do you understand? If you did, you wouldn't be like this now."

"I won't give up so easily."

"Well, if you're not giving up, then you should keep trying. Whatever she wants, go get it. Do you think lying here will change her mind? If she likes money, go earn it. If she wants power, become an official. If she wants the moon in the sky, pluck it for her. If she wants your heart, dig it out and show it to her!" The classmate was clearly getting angry.

"She wants ten million. Where am I supposed to find that? Even if I steal, I'd have to rob a bank. What can I do?" Star Han replied impatiently.

"Ten million? Wow, that's a lot. But honestly, even if someone has ten million, who would still want her? But it's not impossible for you to earn ten million. It might take a few decades, though."

"Unfortunately, it's within three years."

"Oh, three years? Does she really think money will just fall from the sky? I think you should give up. She clearly doesn't want you."

Suddenly, Star Han thought of Shiyi's final promise, "If I can become a millionaire within three years, she'll fulfill any request I have." A surge of determination rose within Star Han. Didn't he still have over two million in funds? If he planned carefully, perhaps he could achieve what Shiyi had said. Regardless, he should give it a try. No matter the outcome, he wouldn't have any regrets. Besides, he had already reached the second level of Qingxin Jue. The true energy in his body leaned toward the yang aspect, which gradually made him care more about things. Under the influence of Qingxin Jue, Star Han had essentially emerged from the shadow of heartbreak. He just lacked a reason to motivate himself. Due to inertia, he appeared quite dispirited. But with a reason, he could regain his motivation.

"Thank you. What industry do you think can make money the fastest?" Star Han immediately asked, thinking about earning money.

"Why are you asking that? You don't seriously want to earn ten million within these few years, do you? If you want to make money quickly, you could steal or rob, or maybe dealing drugs isn't bad either." The classmate obviously thought that Star Han might have some issues with his sanity and even reached out to touch his head.

"Nonsense! What can I do with those things? And stop touching me like that, you crazy person," Star Han replied impatiently.

"What industry? Well, if we're talking about legitimate industries, let me think... Oh, stocks?" The classmate thought for a while and shouted.

"Stocks? Not bad, not bad." Star Han pondered for a moment and recalled stories he had read. People had become billionaires through stock trading; maybe it could work for him too. "Good, thank you. I'll treat you tonight. How about that?"

"Oh, are you really going to trade stocks? It requires a lot of money, you know. Although stock trading can make money quickly, it can also lead to fast losses. I was just joking earlier." The person was shocked to hear that Star Han wanted to trade stocks; it seemed like he had become obsessed.

"Oh, no, I was just joking too," Star Han said, not wanting others to know about his plans. He continued, "So, are you not happy that I'm treating you?"

"That's not it. I just feel like something's off about you today," the classmate said.

"That's fine then. Let's go. If you're not hungry, I am." Star Han finished speaking and pulled the classmate along, walking away.

Since he had decided to trade stocks, it was time to come up with a concrete plan. After a whole day of consideration, Star Han finally sorted everything out. Considering that he had to study and attend classes, he didn't have much time to go to the stock market physically. Therefore, he decided to trade stocks online. Since he would be trading online, he needed internet access, which meant he had to buy a computer. However, it wasn't convenient to do everything in the dormitory, and there were too many disturbances. Besides, he didn't want others to know what he was doing. So he decided to rent a place outside. Fortunately, many students were already living off-campus, so he didn't have to worry about school issues.

After spending two days, Star Han found a two-bedroom apartment that he felt was quite good. It had two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a living room. The apartment had air conditioning, internet access, and a telephone, which completely met Star Han's requirements. It was also not far from the school. The only drawback was that it was a bit expensive. Star Han rented it for two years and spent 8,000 yuan. Afterward, Star Han spent nearly 20,000 yuan to buy two computers, a desktop and a laptop, as well as a mobile phone. Although he spent a lot of money, he believed it was worth it. With everything ready, Star Han went to the securities trading center in the city and opened an account with one million yuan. He was now prepared to embark on his stock trading journey. Of course, to trade stocks, Star Han also bought numerous books to study the practical and theoretical aspects simultaneously.