Chapter 323: Three hundred and twenty-two, not lacking money Chapter 323: Three hundred and twenty-two, not lacking money Chen Mengyu arrived at the principal’s office, “Principal! I want to help a classmate apply for a scholarship.”
The principal looked at Chen Mengyu, pondered for a moment, and nodded, “Prepare the student’s documents and submit them to me, and I’ll make a decision after reviewing them.” Their school offered two scholarship slots for each class, but after an investigation confirming that the student was indeed from a low-income background, the school would provide financial assistance.
“Okay, thank you, Principal!” Chen Mengyu expressed her thanks cheerfully. Song Yan Ning would definitely be very happy. She didn’t plan to tell Song Yan Ning now; she would wait until the scholarship was approved before breaking the good news to her.
After finishing the cleanup, when Chen Mengyu announced they could go home following her inspection, the students cheered joyfully and happily left the classroom with their backpacks.
Chen Mengyu looked at Song Yan Ning, “Song Yan Ning, could you stay for a moment?”
“Sure.” Song Yan Ning set her backpack down and sat at her desk.
Once all the students had left, Song Yan Ning stood up and walked over to Chen Mengyu, “Mr. Chen.”
“Song Yan Ning, Mr. Chen has some questions for you.” Chen Mengyu looked at Song Yan Ning with eyes full of compassion. Such a beautiful and intelligent child—it was a pity she didn’t have a complete family. How wonderful that would be.
Seeing the way Chen Mengyu looked at her, Song Yan Ning felt a bit puzzled.
“Do you live with your grandparents?” Chen Mengyu wanted to reach out and ruffle Song Yan Ning’s hair but hesitated, fearing it might startle her. Her hand paused mid-air before she slowly withdrew it.
“Yes.” Song Yan Ning nodded.
“And your parents?” Chen Mengyu continued.
“I don’t have parents,” Song Yan Ning said quietly. She only had her grandparents in this world. As for the Song Family, they had nothing to do with her. She had never thought about acknowledging Yang Xin’er and Song Yufeng, let alone returning to the Song Family.
Chen Mengyu felt a pang in her nose and took out some money from her pocket, extending it to Song Yan Ning, “Here, take this. It’s a little something from the teachers.”
Looking at the money, Song Yan Ning recalled Chen Mengyu’s previous words and the look in her eyes, instantly realizing what was going on. She looked at Chen Mengyu with a bittersweet smile, “Mr. Chen, I appreciate your kindness! But I don’t lack money.” It was a misunderstanding, but she was still grateful for Mr. Chen’s concern.
“Song Yan Ning, I know you have strong self-respect, but you must take this money. I don’t want you to neglect your studies trying to earn money. A promising student like you can definitely get into a top university in the future.” Chen Mengyu took Song Yan Ning’s hand and pressed the money into her palm.
“Mr. Chen, I really don’t lack money. I have to go now.” Song Yan Ning placed the money on the desk and quickly ran out of the classroom.
“Wait a moment!” Chen Mengyu picked up the money from the desk and chased after Song Yan Ning.
But she soon lost sight of Song Yan Ning, shaking her head with a sigh. Oh well, I’ll give it to her tomorrow. Anyway, she was determined to give the money to Song Yan Ning; she really didn’t want her to earn money by collecting red envelopes from other students or taking leave to work part-time.
Song Yan Ning had just left the school gates when she saw Qin Yushen’s car.
Qin Yushen also saw Song Yan Ning and smiled lightly, opening the car door and getting out.
“Wow! That guy is so handsome! I’m going to ask him for his contact information.”
“Is he that celebrity?”
“He fits all my criteria for a boyfriend.”
Hearing the girls’ comments, Song Yan Ning couldn’t help but laugh. With Qin Yushen’s attributes, if he entered the entertainment industry, he would definitely become a sensation.
Qin Yushen shook his head in a blend of helplessness and doting, stepping towards Song Yan Ning.
“Handsome guy, I want to add you as a friend.”
“Brother, do you know what my flaw is? It’s ‘flawing’ you.”
Qin Yushen, as if he hadn’t seen the other girls, walked past them to Song Yan Ning and gently pinched her cute, upturned nose, “You ungrateful little thing.”
Song Yan Ning playfully stuck out her tongue, “It’s your fault for being such a babe magnet.”
“I only need to attract this one ‘babe’.” Qin Yushen lowered his head and whispered in her ear.
Feeling the warm breath by her ear, Song Yan Ning couldn’t control the heat spreading across her face. This sneaky guy was flirting with her again.
Seeing the blush on Song Yan Ning’s face, Qin Yushen smiled satisfactorily and took her hand, “Let’s go home.”
Song Yan Ning playfully rolled her eyes at Qin Yushen and walked with him to the car.
“Who is she? How can she hold my idol’s hand?”
“I’m heartbroken, boo hoo hoo…”
“Maybe she’s his sister.”
Qin Yushen helped Song Yan Ning open the car door and, after she got in, closed the door for her. He then walked around to the driver’s side and got in.
Checking if Song Yan Ning had buckled up and seeing that she had, Qin Yushen withdrew his gaze and started the car, “How was today? Did you get along well with your classmates?”
“It was okay, and you?” Song Yan Ning turned to look at Qin Yushen. She had to admit, Qin Yushen really was very good-looking; full forehead, arched brows, a high and shapely nose, and sensual thin lips – he was perfection from any angle.
“Are you satisfied with what you’ve seen?” Qin Yushen turned his head and winked at Song Yan Ning with a smile.
Song Yan Ning, with her face still flushed, rolled her eyes at Qin Yushen and looked away.
Qin Yushen chuckled in good humor, “Feeling shy?”
“You’re the one who’s shy.” Song Yan Ning glared at him fiercely and pinched his waist. She wouldn’t dare do such a thing to any other person while they were driving.
Qin Yushen laughed and grabbed Song Yan Ning’s hand, “There’s a market up ahead; let’s go buy some groceries to take home.”
“Mhm.” Song Yan Ning nodded and withdrew her hand.
Teacher Lin returned home with an anxious heart. She opened the door and saw her husband lying on the sofa playing video games.
She put her bag on the shoe cabinet at the entrance and carried the groceries toward the kitchen.
“Come here,” Gu XueMin called out.
“What is it?” Teacher Lin stopped but didn’t go over.
“What groceries did you buy today? Record the cost and note the remaining money in the book,” Gu XueMin commanded.
“Okay.” Teacher Lin nodded and walked to the kitchen. Although she didn’t regret donating the money, she was truly afraid her husband would find out. He was extremely serious about money; every time she bought something, even just a needle, he insisted she keep an account.
Gu XueMin heard a knock on the door, went to open it, and saw that it was his mother, “Mom, what brings you here?”
“I came to see you, and there’s something I need to discuss with you.” Mrs. Gu’s complexion was somewhat pale, clearly troubled by something.