"So you have to be mentally prepared. You might miss out on this scholarship. With Teacher Chu's achievements, there are probably few people in the academy who can compete with him," Shen Qingyi paused and said, "Teacher Chu is a teacher at the academy and also my colleague. I hope you understand my situation. I can't make the decision for you. Of course, don't overthink it. As a teacher, I definitely sympathize with you and stand by you. Realize it..."
"Teacher, I understand," Zhou Mo said, "Thank you for being honest with me. That's enough. It's just a matter of a 10,000 yuan scholarship. From your perspective, there's no need to stand up for me. From my own perspective, there's no way I would report Teacher Chu for this 10,000 yuan."
There is really no need to fall out with a colleague over ten thousand yuan.
When the rumors spread, who knows how many people will distort the facts and stab you in the back.
Shen Qingyi was about to leave again. If he made a fuss and left, others would definitely think that Shen Qingyi was making trouble out of nothing and running away in disgrace.
If things get out of hand, it won't be good for anyone.
"Okay, don't tell anyone else about this," Shen Qingyi reminded.
"Um."
"If you feel it's unfair or you feel uncomfortable... I can give you more labor..."
"No, teacher," Zhou Mo said, "this is not your problem. I am very grateful that you can talk to me openly. I didn't do any extra work, so there is no reason for me to take your money."
"Zhou Mo, I really wasn't wrong about you," Shen Qingyi said. "I can only speak openly to you about this. You understand the pros and cons, and you can analyze our respective situations and understand my approach. As a mentor, I trust students like you the most. You know what's going on and won't do anything out of line that would make things difficult for me."
Zhou Mo smiled and said, "You are also a good mentor. You speak your mind and understand my grievances. I have always been very fortunate that my doctoral supervisor met you."
"Let's stop complimenting each other," Shen Qingyi said. "We just finished the investigation, and Liu Kai and Xiao Shuang are both very busy. I'll treat you tonight, and you can book a place and we can have dinner together as a group."
"But... Xiao Qi and Xiao Ding are not here today..."
"Ask them if they can come tonight," Shen Qingyi said, "Didn't Xiao Qi say he wanted to rent a house? Ask if it's ready. No matter what he says this time, call him over. I need to find a chance to have a good talk with this kid. He's bullied me so many times."
Zhou Mo couldn't help laughing. It was the first time he saw a tutor so troubled by a student.
"Okay, I'll ask," Zhou Mo agreed.
She thought to herself that it was a good thing that Qi Yan met Shen Qingyi. If he had met other petty-minded mentors, he would either be left alone or not given a graduation warning.
After coming out of Shen Qingyi's office, Zhou Mo tried to contact Ding Ning and Qi Yan.
Ding Ning said she was not feeling well and would not come in the evening.
Qi Yan cooperated and asked: "What are you having for dinner? Can we order anything?"
Zhou Mo: "Fighting for the Central Plains," you know? Go there.
Qi Yan: That’s great. It’s a famous restaurant in Dongjiang. My brother goes there often.
Zhou Mo: ...
If Zong Zheng heard Qi Yan calling "Zhu Lu Zhongyuan" a "restaurant", he would probably want to kill Qi Yan.
Zhou Mo: Come earlier in the evening, don’t be late.
Qi Yan: OK, no problem.
Zhou Mo immediately went to reserve a place in "Fighting for the Central Plains".
The customer service said that there were a lot of people today and all the reserved rooms were booked.
Zhou Mo looked at the time and realized that it was indeed a bit late to order at this time.
She was still thinking about whether to change places, but then she thought that today was Friday and every place would be full.
So she went to Zong Zheng and asked if there was any way to allocate a private room, no matter the size.
There aren't many people in the group anyway.
Zong Zheng replied: No problem, just come on time.
Zhou Mo: Thank you.
Zong Zheng: You’re welcome.
Finally got it done.
I have to say, there is really something to be gained by following Han Chen.
Although it is a small matter, there is a huge difference between having someone help and not having anyone help.
I thought it would be good enough to give them a small private room, but who knew that Zong Zheng would arrange a large hall with tables for more than ten people.
"This..." Zhou Mo looked at the huge place, "We don't have so many people."
"It's okay. This room was originally reserved for Du Moliang and the others," Zong Zheng said. "He won't be using it today, so you can use it."
"Shouldn't it be reserved for Sister Mo You's colleague? Why is it Dr. Du?" Zhou Mo deliberately teased.
"Mo You doesn't like to host these kinds of dinner parties, but Du Mo Liang loves to host them the most. I can't help it, after all, I'm his brother-in-law."
Zhou Mo couldn't help laughing.
Zong Zheng's statement seems to imply that since I love his sister, no matter how troublesome my brother-in-law is, I, as his brother-in-law, have to protect him.
"When will your teacher and the others come?" Zong Zheng asked.
"It's almost done," Zhou Mo said, "You go and do your work, don't worry about us."
"That won't work," Zong Zheng said. "Han Chen barely used the card I opened for him. He's really not supporting me. Of all my friends, he spends the least with me. Even Lu Tingchuan, who rarely came before, has spent more this year. If I want to take advantage of his money, I have to start with you."
“…”
It turns out that this was Zong Zheng's plan.
The only person who could talk about making money from friends so blatantly was probably Zong Zheng.
"By the way, what's going on with Han Chen? He used to come here quite a few times, but how come he hasn't been here much since you two announced your marriage? Is it because you're too controlling and took his private money?"
"..." Zhou Mo smiled awkwardly: "No, he is just too busy. How can he have the time to have dinner together?"
"Zhong Zhicheng and Du Moliang, which one isn't busy? Don't they both come here often?"
"Um... I'll talk to Han Chen later and ask him to come more often."
"Don't just talk, give the money too," Zong Zheng said seriously, "As a man, when you go out, you must carry some money with you."
Zhou Mo didn't know what to say for a moment.
It doesn't seem like she is too strict with money.
Although Han Chen gave her all the cards, Han Chen had linked his various payment methods to the bank cards, so he could use them whenever he wanted, and the money in the cards did not need her approval.
You could say she didn't control it too harshly, but all of Han Chen's belongings were with her, and she knew the password, so she could use them whenever she wanted.
Zhou Mo wondered, was it because he always talked about debts and saving money that Han Chen was reluctant to spend money?
For Han Chen, socializing is quite necessary in the workplace.
I guess there were some dinner parties in the orthopedics department during this period, but Han Chen turned them down.
This is not a good sign.
Although Zhou Mo really wants Han Chen to be by his side all the time, Han Chen is not a pet, and it is not a good thing to keep him tied up all the time.
I still have to attend departmental activities that I should attend, especially when Director Gu is there.
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