Ye Zhizhou was speechless. "Why should I be angry? Her grades aren't as good as mine, and she doesn't have a billionaire father. Shouldn't I pity her?"
Qiao Shuxu was stunned. According to what she said, it didn't seem wrong.
"But I still have to thank you for helping me understand green tea more thoroughly."
Ye Zhizhou sighed.
Qiao Shuxu: ...
Did you miss the point?
"You didn't tell me the truth just because of that, did you?"
What Ye Zhizhou said next shocked him even more. His eyes suddenly reddened with self-reproach for being seen through by Ye Zhizhou, because Ye Zhizhou was right.
“Because my mother works at a hot spring hotel, and she happened to run into you last weekend. She said that without you, she might have had her wages docked.”
Although these were difficult things to say, Qiao Shuxu still bravely spoke them out.
Ye Zhizhou's lips parted slightly, then he suddenly became serious. "Is your family facing some kind of difficulty?"
She still remembered that middle-aged woman. She didn't seem like someone who had always worked in the service industry. The woman had a very elegant demeanor. How could someone so elegant suddenly become a waitress at a hot spring hotel? There must be some unspeakable reason for her.
Qiao Shuxu avoided eye contact. "No, I've said what I needed to say. I don't need to tell you anything else, do I?"
Ye Zhizhou withdrew his gaze. "If you encounter any difficulties, you can tell me. Although I can't help you much, I can still lend you money for tuition and such."
She vaguely remembered that Qiao Shuxu's mother said she wanted to save more money.
Ye Zhizhou thought that if the tuition fees could be covered, Qiao Shuxu's mother wouldn't be so humble as to give that troublemaking woman a friendly look.
Qiao Shuxu looked at Ye Zhizhou with a complicated expression. "I framed you for cheating. Why did you help me? And helping me is of no value to you."
Ye Zhizhou rolled his eyes. "Do you think I'm helping you? I'm helping your mother. Do you want your mother to keep working so hard? Your tuition for four years is tens of thousands of yuan, and how much does she earn in a month?"
Qiao Shuxu fell silent. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that Ye Zhizhou was right.
But he felt unworthy to accept Ye Zhizhou's help.
"You don't need to feel so much pressure. This money is a loan from me. You can pay me back when you graduate and are able to. It's not a free gift, and I'll even charge some interest."
Ye Zhizhou raised an eyebrow. Her money didn't come from thin air. With the help of several elders and the card Qin Xuan gave her, she had a small savings account, which was more than enough to help others. However, she wouldn't give it away for free, otherwise Qiao Shuxu would think that her money was easy to borrow and wouldn't cherish it.
Qiao Shuxu was taken aback and continued to explain, "Actually, my family used to be quite wealthy, but my dad had an affair. Not only did he not give my mom child support, he also kicked my mom and me out of the house. My mom used to be considered a wealthy woman, but she has never worked since she got married. She has been out of touch with society for too long and can only work in the service industry."
"Scumbag." Ye Zhizhou couldn't help but utter the two words.
This kind of scumbag is inhuman.
Qiao Shuxu was stunned. He had never cursed like that before, and he actually found it satisfying to hear Ye Zhizhou curse like that.
"Yes, he's a scumbag!"
He cursed along, and his mood improved considerably.
In the kitchen, Shen Xingwen nudged Qin Xuan's arm and said, "Master, those two are having a great chat. If you don't go soon, that guy might fall for your wife."
Qin Xuan glanced at him sideways, "I have that confidence."
Shen Xingwen pouted, feeling that Qin Xuan was putting on a brave face, but he couldn't say anything.
Outside, after Ye Zhizhou finished cursing, he pushed the water glass on the table towards them, saying, "Have a drink of water. You can't skip meals just to save money."
She heard Qiao Shuxu's stomach rumbling, and after thinking about it, she knew that Qiao Shuxu must not have eaten.
Qiao Shuxu blushed and was about to take the water glass from her hand when she suddenly felt that there was nothing in front of her.
"Have this, it's freshly brewed tea, top-quality Longjing."
Qin Xuan handed the steaming hot teacup to Qiao Shuxu. Qiao Shuxu looked up at Qin Xuan and felt that Qin Xuan seemed to harbor some hidden hostility towards him.
He took the tea and said thank you.
The atmosphere at the table cooled down considerably as soon as Qin Xuan arrived; not only Qiao Shuxu, but Ye Zhizhou also noticed it.
"Zhizhou, how's the tea today?" Shen Xingwen came over to join in the fun.
Ye Zhizhou praised, "It tastes just as good as last time, five stars."
Shen Xingwen smiled and said, "You really know how to talk. With this five-star review, I'll have to treat you to a dessert."
Just as Ye Zhizhou was about to refuse, he rushed off to the kitchen, so she had no choice but to shut her mouth.
What did you just say?
The kitchen was far from the front, so Qin Xuan didn't hear what was said clearly. Ye Zhizhou explained it to him again.
"By the way, Qiao Shuxu, add me as a friend so I can transfer the money to you." Ye Zhizhou wouldn't go back on his word about lending him money.
Qiao Shuxu was a little confused. He had come to apologize, but now Ye Zhizhou was helping him solve the problem.
Nevertheless, he still took out his phone.
"Add me, Ms. Huo is looking to sponsor a group of college students."
Qin Xuan proved his speed with his actions; before Ye Zhizhou could even take out his phone, he had already opened the QR code on his phone and given it to Qiao Shuxu to scan.
Although Qiao Shuxu was a bookworm, he was quite perceptive when it came to matters of the heart. He immediately understood that Qin Xuan liked Ye Zhizhou, which was why she was so hostile towards him.
He quickly scanned Qin Xuan's phone, and before he could react, he saw a message: he had received a transfer of 100,000 yuan from his friend Qin Xuan.
Qiao Shuxu: ...
Why does he feel like the CEO mom in a romance novel dumps five million yuan on the female lead to make her leave her son?
"Aren't you afraid I'll take the money and not pay it back?"
Qin Xuan curled his lip. "You can try it. I can change it back anytime."
At this moment, Shen Xingwen brought out the dessert. "He's a top-notch hacker. Don't even think about borrowing money and not paying it back."
Ye Zhizhou glanced at the dessert and saw small green matcha pieces.
Qin Xuan's face darkened when he saw the dessert. "Give me another strawberry one."
Shen Xingwen couldn't help but laugh and said, "Okay, you'll have to pay more."
Qin Xuan shot Shen Xingwen a glare, and Shen Xingwen stopped joking and obediently went to the kitchen to make desserts.
Qiao Shuxu felt ashamed and embarrassed. He suddenly realized how shameless he had been. He then stood up and bowed to Ye Zhizhou and Qin Xuan, saying, "Thank you. I will repay this money as soon as I find a job after graduating from university."
Ye Zhizhou nodded and asked him to sit down and have some dessert, but he shook his head and said he was going back first because he was too embarrassed to eat dessert. Ye Zhizhou didn't say anything more.
After Qiao Shuxu left, Ye Zhizhou scooped a spoonful of dessert into his mouth and asked, "Does Aunt Huo have any plans to sponsor college students? I haven't heard of that."
Qin Xuan turned her head and said, "Yes, she just decided that I will fund it."
Ye Zhizhou: ...
That guy is awesome!
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