Shang Lin hadn't expected this kind of benefit. No wonder Xing Tian was starting to be interested in this way of making money, because it not only brings money, but also fame. Once you have that fame, everything becomes easier.
However, Shang Lin was not blinded by fame and fortune. While gaining fame and fortune, one must also have the ability to bear them, because fame and fortune are a double-edged sword. If one cannot bear them, one may even lose one's life.
Meng Zhe suddenly said, "Principal, can I donate this money to the students in need at our school? Like Lin Shengqi in our class, who comes from a single-parent family. His father was injured in an accident and has basically no income. I'm afraid he will drop out of school because of this."
Shang Lin was genuinely surprised that Meng Zhe would say such a thing, and immediately echoed, "That's what I was thinking too, but I can only donate half, my godfather's eyes still need to recover for a while."
The principal and Uncle Hat were deeply moved and said a lot of words of praise and encouragement. However, the principal only accepted five thousand yuan of Meng Zhe's donation, and Shang Lin only accepted one thousand yuan as a token gesture.
The principal said, “I understand your feelings, but your family conditions are not good either. It is even more commendable that you want to help your classmates while also protecting their self-esteem. I will find a way to solve the rest. You should study hard and strive to bring honor to our school in the junior high school entrance examination next year.”
Neither Shang Lin nor Meng Zhe said anything, but after this incident, they became famous throughout the school. Not only were they academically excellent, but their character was also top-notch, and even...
When Shang Lin was walking home from school, he saw Chu Jiusheng and his two friends blocking his way. He raised an eyebrow slightly. He hadn't seen these three recently, so why were they looking for him again? What did they want?
Just as Shang Lin was wondering, Chu Jiusheng said in a particularly obsequious tone, "Boss, why don't you take us in as your underlings?"
Shang Lin, "..."
I almost spat out a mouthful of blood. What's with this bizarre art style?
Chu Jiusheng continued to persuade him, "Although you have a capable older brother, he can't always be by your side. We are alumni, and we spend more time together every day than at home. How about it? Think about it."
Shang Lin finally came to his senses and replied incisively, "We still have more than half a year until graduation."
The three of them immediately deflated at the thought of Shang Lin's exam results. With their current grades, it was basically impossible for them to get into the provincial key high school. Even if they were lucky enough to get in, they would not be able to get into the top class. How could they then stay by Shang Lin's side?
However, Chu Jiusheng did not give up. "Big brother, you are so good at studying, why don't you tutor us? Maybe if we work hard, we can go to the provincial key school with you next year."
Shang Lin pointed to her own face, "Look at me, this sickly-looking girl, how could I possibly have the energy to tutor you? I'm already doing a good job of not skipping class every day."
Chu Jiusheng was not giving up. "Boss, this is all an act. Others may not know, but we do. Besides, you fought bravely against the thugs. It's not just for show."
Shang Lin smiled slightly, "Then you should look for Meng Zhe, after all, he was the one who bravely fought the thugs, and I was the one who was being protected."
The three tall boys in front of him were all stunned for a moment, but in that instant, Shang Lin slipped away like a fish. Young people have a strong desire to admire the strong, so it's better not to provoke them.
Although Shang Lin wanted to recruit humans as disciples, the three behind him were clearly unsuitable, and such things were also a matter of chance, which could not be forced.
After returning home, Shang Lin began to paint. Instead of using drawing paper, he used a meter of cloth that Xing Tian had bought online. It was quite expensive and supposedly wouldn't spoil even if buried in the ground for two thousand years.
Shang Lin didn't say anything. He used his talisman-drawing brush and the tainted ink to draw a landscape painting. There were houses by the sea and houses in the mountains, but there was not a single living creature in them.
Everyone in the sect saw the painting, and Xing Tian immediately exclaimed, "Sect Master, I didn't expect you to be so amazing! This is comparable to a traditional Chinese painting, isn't it? Why don't we sell it online?"
Qiu Niang tugged at Xing Tian and whispered, "The sect leader's painting isn't good. Didn't you see his face turn sour again? But it's a good way to make money, though."
Xing Tian subconsciously glanced at Shang Lin's face, and sure enough, his expression was not good again. Sigh, when it comes to being attentive, he really can't compare to Qiu Niang.
However, everyone else looked at Shang Lin with puzzled expressions, as if they had a thousand words in their hearts but couldn't say a single one. But the tower spirit who saw him last said, "Sect Master Shang's painting skills have deteriorated!"
Shang Lin smiled slightly, "Of course. If things were still the same as before, I wouldn't be myself."
Taling nodded slightly. "Indeed, but are those two willing to move in?"
Shang Lin told the truth, "I don't know, we'll find out if we release them and ask."
Tarling then asked, "What if they refuse?"
Shang Lin laughed again, "If necessary, we can also resolve this by force."
The tower spirit immediately retreated, saying, "Then I won't watch. After all, I'm just a burden outside the tower." In reality, it was as if to say, "Don't get my blood splattered if we're going to fight."
"Old Man Chai" looked at the tower spirit, who had vanished immediately after speaking, with a complicated expression. He wondered who had chained him up outside the tower back then. The Dragon Spirit Tower upgrades, and the tower spirit's strength also increases. What was he up to?
Shang Lin was completely unaffected by the tower spirit's retreat at the last minute, and turned to look at She Jinxing and Hu Tangdi, "You two aren't going to be a hindrance, are you?"
She Jinxing and Hu Tangdi shook their heads in unison. Huang Ying pulled Huang Li away immediately. Xing Tian looked at Qiu Niang, puzzled, and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? I feel like everyone's acting strangely. Is there something we don't know?"
Qiu Niang shook her head, but looked at Shang Lin and asked, "What does the sect leader need me to do?"
Shang Lin said bluntly, "You and Xing Tian should also go back to the tower."
Qiu Niang wanted to say something, but in the end she followed Shang Lin's arrangement and disappeared with the clueless Xing Tian.
"Old Man Chai" looked at Shang Lin and asked, "Do I also need to leave?"
Shang Lin replied confidently, "Yes, it is necessary."
"……good."
When only Shang Lin, She Jinxing, and Hu Tangdi remained in the living room, he let the girl and the kitten out, then pointed to the painting on the table, "Are you satisfied with your new home?"
The girl glanced at it and instinctively felt displeased. The kitten roared and pounced directly at Shang Lin's face, its hidden claws extending and gleaming with a chilling light.
Shang Lin didn't move at all, but She Jinxing and Hu Tangdi were already protecting him in front of him. The scene suddenly became chaotic, mainly because the kitten was too agile and the space was small, so it couldn't move freely.
Hu Tangdi directly overlapped space, protecting Shang Lin behind him. Little did he know that the person behind him would strike with lightning speed, grabbing the girl's throat and whispering, "If you don't want your master to be annihilated, then obediently follow my arrangements."
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