Chapter 917 Building a School
Zhao Baofeng immediately sat up straight, "Master Chen, please speak!"
"Have your family ever considered letting Zhao Ning take the imperial examination?"
Zhao Baofeng quickly shook her head, "Master Chen, it's good enough for farmers to have enough food to eat, how can they afford to support him to study?
When Zhao Ning was first sent to school, we thought it would be good enough for him to learn a few more words so that he could work as a shop assistant."
"Sister-in-law, if you don't have to worry about money, would the Zhao family be willing to let Zhao Ning take the imperial examination?"
Zhao Baofeng thought about it and said, "If there is money in hand, who wouldn't want their children to take the imperial examination?
Just like Bei Xiu, if he passed the military examination, it would be a great honor for the family."
Chen Yu had an idea in his mind. "Zhao Ning is indeed a good kid. He is smart and can endure hardships. I am very optimistic about him."
Zhao Baofeng was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling. She quickly stood up and poured tea for Chen Yu and Mrs. Chen. "Have some tea, please."
Zhao Erbao and Zhao Ning learned that Chen Yu had come to their home, or to talk about Zhao Ning's studies. Zhao Erbao quickly pulled Ye Beixiu and said, "Beixiu, what did Master Chen say?"
"Uncle, Master Chen is waiting at home, let's go downstairs and talk!"
Zhao Erbao looked at his muddy clothes awkwardly. He scratched his head and said awkwardly, "Mr. Chen is a wealthy man from the capital after all, and he's Zhao Ning's husband. It's inappropriate for me to meet him like this!"
Zhao Ning had cleaned himself up neatly. He bent down and helped Zhao Erbao clean the mud off his body. "Dad, it's okay. The master has his reasons for coming home.
Let's just listen to Brother Bei Xiu and go down to hear what the master has to say."
Ye Beixiu looked at Zhao Ning and was very satisfied. "Second uncle, just listen to cousin Ning. Let's go down quickly and don't keep the master waiting too long."
"Yes, yes."
Zhao Erbao and Zhao Ning followed Ye Beixiu into the house. After greeting each other, Chen Yu spoke, "Brother Zhao, do you have the final say in your family?"
Zhao Erbao's lips trembled, "Master Chen, yes, I can."
"That's good. As for me, I just told my sister-in-law that I came home just to talk about Zhao Ning's studies.
Zhao Ning is a good student, so I thought of letting him study with me all day long.
Do you think it's okay?"
"this......"
Zhao Erbao was surprised and happy. He was happy that his son was recognized by the teacher, but then he thought about the cost of studying and felt a little overwhelmed.
Chen Yu seemed to see through Zhao Erbao's thoughts, "Brother Zhao, you don't have to worry about money. You all know what my Chen family does. We don't lack the money that Zhao Ning uses to study.
I just value talent and don't want to waste such a good seedling."
Zhao Erbao pulled Zhao Ning and said, "Quick, kneel down and kowtow to Master Chen."
The father and son knelt down together, and Chen Yu quickly pulled them up, "We don't have this habit."
Then he looked at Zhao Ning very seriously, "Zhao Ning, since you have decided to follow me, you must study hard."
"Don't worry, sir, I will study hard.
only......"
"Don't hesitate when speaking, just say what you want to say."
Zhao Ning replied, "Sir, what I want to do is that I can't let you spend money on my studies."
After hearing what his son said, Zhao Erbao nodded and said, "Yes, Zhao Ning is right."
Zhao Baofeng gently pulled Zhao Erbao's sleeve and said, "Erbao, don't say anything first. Listen to what Zhao Ning has to say."
Chen Yu also waved his hand to signal Zhao Ning to continue.
Zhao Ning bowed respectfully towards Chen Yu again, "It is my honor to receive your kindness, sir.
I am thinking this way, can I write an IOU to you, and when I earn money in the future, I will pay you back the money you spent on me."
Zhao Erbao quickly stopped Zhao Ning, "Ning'er, your mother and I can support you, just focus on your studies."
Chen Yu was very impressed by Zhao Ning's words. "Okay, I agree to your request. But have you ever thought about how you will pay me back if you don't pass the high school entrance exam?"
"Zhao Ning has both hands and feet, and he has studied a few more years than others. I think even if I don't pass the imperial examination, I can still pay back the money I owe you for your education."
"Okay, deal."
When Zhao Erbao wanted to speak again with trembling lips, his chance was gone.
"Tomorrow, just go to school and study with peace of mind!
Go home today and bring some of your daily necessities, and live in my house starting tomorrow.
During the day, he studied with everyone in school, and at night, he studied alone with me at home.
You are not young anymore, I want you to put in more effort and take the exam as soon as possible."
"yes."
"Thank you, Mr. Chen. You are truly a great benefactor to our Zhao family!"
“Since we met, it was fate.
In the final analysis, it's Zhao Ning who has done well. Brother Zhao, you are so lucky to have such a good son."
Chen Yu patted Zhao Erbao on the shoulder and stood up to leave.
Mrs. Chen naturally followed Chen Yu away.
Ye Beixiu and Zhang Juexia had no intention of staying, so after saying a few words to Zhao Baofeng, they left.
After Zhang Juexia and Ye Beixiu left their uncle's house, they saw that Chen Yu and Mrs. Chen had not left yet.
Madam Chen said to them, "Your godfather waited for you specially. He said he had something to say."
The two of them quickly walked up to Chen Yu. After taking a look at them, Chen Yu asked, "I heard that everyone around you is rushing to build houses?"
"Um."
"Let them wait. I want to build a real school in Yejia Village."
"good!"
Zhang Juexia readily agreed, "Godfather, building a school is also part of our family.
Also, I want to discuss with the village head to build a bigger school, so that we can accept not only people from our village, but also children from villages inside and outside the mountains, as long as they want to study.
If your family is in particular difficulty, we can provide financial assistance.
Godfather, what do you say about us setting up a scholarship?"
Chen Yu was very interested after hearing what Zhang Juexia said, "Tell me about it."
"It's actually very simple. We can use some of the money to support the education of those children who are good at studying but whose families cannot afford it."
“That’s a really good idea, let’s do it.
I won't take the credit from you. How about we each split it in half? "
"Everything is up to Godfather."
“It’s just that, Godfather, if there are too many children in the school, you can handle it alone.
At first, the villagers just wanted the children to learn a few more words."
"Don't worry about finding a teacher. I, your godfather, have been traveling for many years. I should be able to find a few teachers."
Zhang Juexia still wanted to remind Chen Yu, "Godfather, have you forgotten that this is not the capital? Have you ever thought about how many gentlemen would be willing to stay in our deep mountains?"
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