Chapter 139 A Lot of Fools
When he returned home, Chu Yuanchen was still frowning. He had completely believed Smith.
Smith showed great sincerity. Not only did he donate to build the school, he also gave them three years of operating expenses in one lump sum. With this money, they can definitely help many poor students.
Unfortunately, Smith was too stubborn and insisted that he become the principal, otherwise he would not build the school.
Although Smith said that he would build it himself when he returned to China, he returned to the country after disposing of his business. Who knows when he will come to China next time?
Maybe I will never come to China again.
In this case, if I do not agree to be the principal, it will be equivalent to causing the country to lose a school in vain.
But if he agreed, he would have to go to Chongqing, which made it difficult for him to make the decision.
"Dad, what are your concerns?"
Chu Lingyun asked quietly. Chu Yuanchen didn't say anything. He Wanrong sighed and said softly, "Your father is worried about the students he is helping."
Chu Yuanchen still has quite a few students in Ningcheng, and some of them are receiving their assistance.
Once they leave, these students are left without support and are likely to drop out of school.
Chu Yuanchen couldn't let go of these students, and so did He Wanrong, so she understood her man very well.
"I thought it was something else. Don't worry, Mom and Dad. After you go to Chongqing, I will continue to support these students until they finish college."
"Do you have money to support them?" Chu Yuanchen raised his head.
"My salary is not low, and I have made many contributions, so I have received a lot of bonuses. Last time, the department awarded me 1,000 yuan at once. It is no problem for me to sponsor a few students."
Chu Lingyun did not tell them that he had extra income. He could not tell them about this, otherwise this scene would arouse their suspicion.
"Yuanchen, there are two hundred students."
He Wanrong held Chu Yuanchen's hand with expectation in her eyes. Chu Yuanchen was slightly stunned. His wife was right. They only sponsored a dozen students here, but in Chongqing, they could help two hundred people.
Between a dozen and two hundred, it is very clear how to choose.
"Lingyun, I'm glad you're so kind, but don't touch your money. Your parents haven't been able to save much for you over the years, so I'm afraid they won't be able to help you much when you get married. Save your money for later use."
"We can't give up on helping the students in Ningcheng halfway. We must let them finish their studies with peace of mind. Didn't Mr. Smith promise to pay me $1,100 a year? Take this money and send some to them regularly. We're too far away in Chongqing. When you have time, go home and visit them, and help us understand their situation."
Chu Yuanchen spoke slowly, and Chu Lingyun felt relieved.
It worked, and my father agreed. He knew he couldn't give up a school that could help two hundred poor students.
However, Chu Lingyun deeply admires his parents' noble sentiments. Whether now or in the future, many people may say that they are stupid, but it is precisely because there are many such fools that our country and our nation will flourish and grow rapidly, and the Chinese nation will be able to usher in a great national rejuvenation.
After saying that, Chu Yuanchen looked at He Wanrong again: "Wanrong, following me didn't allow you to enjoy happiness, and now we have to leave our hometown and go to a strange place. Do you regret it?"
"No regrets. No matter where we go, as long as we can do more meaningful things, our lives will not be in vain."
He Wanrong still held Chu Yuanchen's hand and said heavily.
The parents' moral character is absolutely impeccable. If Ningcheng was not unsafe, Chu Lingyun would not have resorted to such a desperate measure.
Everyone has selfish desires, and his personal power is too small to save too many people, but his relatives must be saved. Knowing the fate of them staying in Ningcheng, it is better to let them leave now.
"good."
Chu Yuanchen also shook his wife's hand firmly, turned around and said to Chu Lingyun, "No need to wait until tomorrow, reply to Mr. Allen now. I promise, and please convey my gratitude to him."
Chu Lingyun did grasp his father's weakness and successfully made him willing to go to Chongqing.
The cost of twenty thousand dollars is not small, but the money is not thrown away in vain. This money can help two hundred students, which is a very meaningful thing, as the mother said.
Chu Lingyun went to see Smith and praised him.
I gave him $100 before, and this time I gave him $900, not a penny less.
"Chu, thank you very much."
Smith was a little excited when he received the money. Ever since he went bankrupt, all his former friends had distanced themselves from him. When he was at his lowest and most helpless, Chu Lingyun helped him.
"Smith, don't thank me, this is your reward."
Chu Lingyun was very satisfied with Smith's performance. Although the money was a bit much, he would not hesitate to pay any more money as long as it could keep his parents safe.
"I know that my acting skills are very good. When I return to the United States, if my business doesn't pick up, I will consider becoming a professional actor in Hollywood."
Smith laughed out loud, and Chu Lingyun couldn't help but smile.
"Go back home as soon as possible. Please keep this a secret for me and don't tell anyone."
"Chu, don't worry. I swear on my dignity that I will never tell anyone."
Smith raised his hands and said seriously that his oath was still credible.
Chu Lingyun did not ask when Smith left. To him, Smith was just a passer-by in his life, and perhaps the two would never meet again in this life.
Chu Lingyun had already prepared 20,000 US dollars.
When I got home and put the $20,000 in front of my parents, they were stunned again.
"Mr. Allen is so generous. I thought we needed to sign a contract to restrict us, but I didn't expect him to just give us the money directly."
Chu Yuanchen sighed slightly. This is 20,000 US dollars, more than 100,000 French francs.
In an environment where ordinary people only earn 10 to 20 yuan a month, this amount of money can make many people take risks or even go crazy.
"Dad, Smith is a good man."
"From now on, you should address him as Mr. Allen. It's rude to call him by his name."
Chu Yuanchen glared at his son. He was being scolded by his father again. Chu Lingyun looked at his mother helplessly. This time his mother did not help him.
Forget it, since he was the one directing and acting in this play himself, there was no problem at all with his father's education.
Now that they had the money, his parents were unwilling to delay any longer and suggested buying a boat ticket to Chongqing the next day to fulfill Smith's wish.
Finally, Chu Lingyun persuaded them with all his might and let them stay for three more days.
It was a time of war and chaos, and Chu Lingyun was worried about them carrying so much money, so he asked Wang Sheng to find a few young and strong men with clean backgrounds, families in Nanjing, and wives and children. Those with military or martial arts experience would be given priority.
A total of eight such people were found, and Chu Lingyun even asked the busy Loach to take time out to do the screening.
After confirming their character, he felt at ease to hire these people and have them protect his parents as they go to Chongqing. They will stay there in batches to protect the safety of his parents and sister at all times.
After sending the parents away, we return to the main topic and continue catching spies.