Zhou Chen had long anticipated that Wu Yingjie would refuse.
He had already prepared his explanation.
"The reason why the past exam papers sell so well is inextricably linked to the fact that your name is on them. It would be impossible for them to sell so well on my own; many parents would not buy them."
"This 30,000 yuan isn't actually much, because I want to continue our collaboration with you, teacher, and have you personally create the questions for our question bank. Lu Ye has already contacted many teachers and signed cooperation agreements with them, some of whom have received more than this amount. We've even taken advantage of you a little."
"Teacher, please help us out. We really need a teacher like you to compile the questions for our future practice exams. Teacher's wife, please help me persuade the teacher."
At the end of his speech, Zhou Chen once again turned to his teacher's wife, Tian Shuhui, for help.
“Old Wu, since Xiao Zhou has said so, you can’t just watch these two kids’ careers end like this.”
"Xiao Zhou, Xiao Lu, this matter doesn't need your teacher's approval; I've agreed on his behalf."
Seeing that Wu Yingjie did not express his opinion, Tian Shuhui directly agreed on his behalf.
"Thank you, Master's wife."
Zhou Chen immediately thanked him, and Lu Ye, seeing this, quickly followed suit with a smile.
"you……"
"well……"
Seeing this, Wu Yingjie realized that refusing again would be useless. He had no choice but to compromise, saying, "Alright, alright, I'll create the questions for you. My title as editor-in-chief has already spread far and wide. If I don't participate in creating the questions, I'll truly be unworthy of the title."
Seeing Wu Yingjie forced to compromise, Zhou Chen and Lu Ye exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh. They had finally succeeded in persuading Wu Yingjie.
"Why did you agree on my behalf?"
After Zhou Chen and Lu Ye left, Wu Yingjie couldn't help but complain to Tian Shuhui.
"I also plan to take this opportunity to have Xiao Zhou remove the title of editor-in-chief from me. I only check for mistakes and such. How can I be called editor-in-chief? They did all the work. How can I enjoy such a big title?"
Because of the past exam papers, Wu Yingjie has recently received many calls from old classmates who are full of envy for his position as editor-in-chief and say how amazing he is.
Wu Yingjie became increasingly embarrassed as he listened, because he knew his contribution was insignificant, but when he said it, no one believed him, thinking he was just being modest, which left him at a loss for how to explain it.
“They have two children, and they have good intentions. Why can’t you understand?”
Tian Shuhui sat down and spoke patiently.
Upon hearing this, Wu Yingjie frowned. "What do you mean? Explain it in detail."
"Old Wu, don't you know that Xiao Zhou and Xiao Lu are repaying you? You helped them before, and these two kids know how to be grateful. That's why they're willing to let you be the editor-in-chief and give you 30,000 yuan to help them compile the questions."
If I'm not mistaken, they asked other teachers to create the questions, which definitely wouldn't be as many as the ones you gave them. Xiao Lu might also have told Xiao Zhou about your sponsoring his schooling…”
As Tian Shuhui was speaking, she suddenly froze, reached out, touched the back of her hand, and took out a black bag.
This is……
When it was opened, there were stacks of cash inside, totaling 40,000 yuan.
"Where did they leave this money?" Wu Yingjie asked, frowning.
Tian Shuhui found a note inside: "Perhaps not, let's see what's written on this."
After opening the note, the couple read it together.
About two minutes later,
“We can’t take this money. We should return it. Xiao Lu’s family is already struggling financially, and he’s finally earning money. How can we take his money?”
Wu Yingjie stood up abruptly.
Tian Shuhui didn't move. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Old Wu, didn't you see what Xiao Lu said on the note? He hopes you can use this money to help more children from families like his. This is Xiao Lu's good intention and something he wants to do. Let's accept it. Aren't you worried about those children from poor families? With this money, the problem can be solved. Xiao Lu will definitely be happy to see you do this."
Wu Yingjie remained silent for a few seconds before finally plopping back down on the sofa.
"Wife, I'm sorry. All these years, I've made you suffer with me. If it weren't for my insistence on helping those children, you could have bought so many things you like."
Wu Yingjie felt most grateful and apologetic to his wife and children, because his insistence on helping others had caused his family hardship.
Tian Shuhui shook her head, a warm smile on her face. "I don't feel bitter, and you don't need to apologize, because what you did is what I wanted to do. Because of your help, those children's lives have been changed. Look at Xiao Zhou and Xiao Lu, aren't they the best proof?"
In my heart, I am proud of you. Being your wife is my blessing. My man has the world in his heart; how many people can compare to his kindness? Over the years, I have never blamed you, nor do I crave a life of wealth and luxury. As long as our family of three is safe, sound, and healthy, I will be content.
Upon hearing these words, Wu Yingjie was overwhelmed with emotion and pulled Tian Shuhui into his arms.
On the other end,
Zhou Chen and Lu Ye were both in good spirits.
It was a shared wish of both of them to get Wu Yingjie to accept the money and agree to continue participating in the actual exam papers.
"Brother Chen, there's something I think I should tell you."
Suddenly, Lu Ye stopped in his tracks, his face serious.
"What's wrong?" Zhou Chen asked, puzzled.
Lu Ye then revealed that he had secretly placed 40,000 yuan in the corner of Wu Yingjie's sofa.
Oh, so that's what it was about.
Zhou Chen was both amused and exasperated. He thought it was something serious, but Lu Ye's willingness to take out 40,000 yuan to repay Wu Yingjie showed his gratitude. Most people wouldn't be willing to do that.
This is something Zhou Chen quite appreciates.
No wonder he had high hopes for her.
"I don't know when the teacher and his wife will find out about that money. My worry is that the teacher won't accept it, but I really want him to take it."
"Tell me what you wrote in the note."
"Actually, I didn't write anything. I just wanted to think..."
After listening to Lu Ye's explanation, Zhou Chen patted Lu Ye on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Lao Wu will accept it. Just because you said you would use the money to help more people in need, Lao Wu won't refuse. Even if Lao Wu doesn't want it, there's still your master's wife. She will persuade Lao Wu for you."
Lu Ye looked surprised and didn't quite believe it.
Zhou Chen, however, was extremely confident: "Just wait and see, Lao Wu will definitely call you."
Just after Zhou Chen finished speaking...
A tremor ran through Lu Ye's body.
When Lu Ye took out his phone, his eyes widened in surprise, because the caller ID showed it was indeed Wu Yingjie.
"Brother Chen, you're amazing!"
Lu Ye let out a gasp.
...
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