sbdcsierra Chapter 18: Donation
Chapter 18: Donation
"Because Song Shiyin is rich."
Lynch's answer was very direct.
There's nothing in the house that can be used as collateral, so we can't get a loan from the bank.
Lin Fuze has already taken out a loan from the rural credit cooperative, and there is no more credit available.
The only way to borrow money is through private lending.
Since it's about borrowing money, you should borrow from whoever has the money.
Of all the people Lin Qi knew, Song Shiyin's family was the richest, so it was perfectly reasonable for him to ask Song Shiyin for a loan.
But to Zhuo Mingxiu, these words sounded rather harsh.
My family is rich, but that money didn't come from thin air. Why should you lend it to me whenever you want?
Knowing that Lin Qi's way of thinking was different from others, Liu Yan quickly tried to smooth things over: "Attorney Zhuo, don't overthink it. He's just a very straightforward guy, don't take it to heart."
Zhuo Mingxiu naturally wouldn't hold a grudge against a high school student, but there was already a hint of disgust in her eyes when she looked at Lin Qi.
"It's okay."
She shook her head at Liu Yan, then unzipped her handbag and took out a rolled-up rectangular black plastic bag.
"Lin Qi, classmate."
She looked at Lin Qi and calmly said, "I've heard about your family situation from my wife, Song Shiyin."
I have always taught Song Shiyin to be helpful and to lend a helping hand to classmates who are in trouble.
Therefore, after learning about your situation, I personally decided to donate 10,000 yuan to your family in the hope that they can overcome this difficult time soon.
As she spoke, she handed the black plastic bag to Lin Qi.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yan gasped in surprise and exclaimed sincerely, "Attorney Zhuo, you...you're such a good person!"
Ten thousand yuan in 09 was definitely not a small amount of money.
If Liu Yan wanted to earn 10,000 yuan, she would have to save for at least half a year without eating or drinking.
Zhuo Mingxiu gave 10,000 yuan without expecting anything in return; this is the kind of good deed you only see in TV dramas!
However, Lin Qi did not take the black plastic bag that Zhuo Mingxiu handed him.
For some reason, he always felt uncomfortable all over.
It is unclear whether Zhuo Mingxiu emphasized the words "students in difficulty" and "donations" when she spoke.
It was still that vague sense of looking down on him when Zhuo Mingxiu looked at him.
He wasn't good at reading people's minds, but he always felt that Zhuo Mingxiu's actions were like dismissing a beggar, and that he hoped this beggar would get as far away as possible.
"Lin Qi, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and take it!"
Seeing that Lin Qi was standing still, Liu Yan quickly urged him to hurry up.
That's 10,000 yuan. Even if it can't pay off all the debts, it can solve a lot of problems.
But Lynch still didn't answer.
"Thank you, Auntie."
Lin Qi shook his head: "Our family is not accepting any donations from individuals or companies for the time being. I approached Song Shiyin to borrow money."
Upon hearing this, Zhuo Mingxiu was taken aback.
She never expected Lin Qi to give this answer.
Looking at the black plastic bag, Lin Qi added, "But Auntie, would you be willing to lend me this 10,000 yuan? I'll pay you back in two months at most."
"..."
A faint smile appeared on Zhuo Mingxiu's lips.
I still want it, I just want a nicer excuse.
Such a cunning young man means Song Shiyin must not be allowed to have any contact with him.
Last night, after Song Shiyin asked her for money, she couldn't fall asleep until 2 a.m.
She knows her daughter very well and they often chat.
Song Shiyin would also mention some boys in school, and Lin Qi's name appeared most often.
However, after many subtle inquiries, she was able to confirm that her daughter only regarded Lin Qi as an ordinary friend and had no intention of having a romantic relationship with him.
But she remained extremely vigilant, fearing that her precious daughter might be taken advantage of by a scoundrel.
Last night, Song Shiyin approached her and asked to borrow 50,000 yuan, which startled her.
After she found out the reason, she almost wanted to call back and question Lin Qi.
Song Shiyin has no shortage of pocket money. She usually spends a few hundred yuan to treat her classmates to meals and drinks without any concern.
But this is 50,000 yuan, which is definitely not an amount a high school student should be talking about.
Moreover, Song Shiyin was borrowing it on behalf of someone else.
In that instant, alarm bells rang in her mind.
She realized that her precious daughter was being targeted.
She had long anticipated this day, which is why she firmly disagreed with Song Shiyin's transfer from Shanghai back to Zhou.
The educational resources of private high schools in Shanghai are far superior to those of public high schools in this prefecture-level city, and their infrastructure is also far superior.
Besides, Song Shiyin's grades were already very good, so there was absolutely no need for her to go back to her hometown to study.
However, Song Shiyin's father insisted that she return to her hometown to study, because he wanted her to spend more time with her elderly parents.
She had argued with Song Shiyin's father several times, but in the end she couldn't persuade him and sent Song Shiyin back to her hometown.
She couldn't bear to part with her daughter, so she resigned from her job at a top law firm in Shanghai and accompanied Song Shiyin back to her hometown.
She's been through that age herself and knows how important puberty is for girls.
If they are not properly nurtured, they can easily go astray.
Especially during high school, when feelings of love are stirring and you're confined to the school campus, you never know which boy might pick you up.
Unlike the elite high schools in Shanghai, where every student comes from a wealthy or powerful family, this place is different.
In schools like those in my hometown, no matter how well you study, you're still just a poor student.
Can a phoenix that flies out of a chicken coop really be called a phoenix?
Therefore, what she was most worried about was Song Shiyin's early romantic relationship.
She would absolutely not allow Song Shiyin to be so foolish as to be deceived by some poor boy who has nothing.
Take Lynch, for example!
Seeing Lin Qi's composed demeanor, she suppressed her disdain.
This poor boy from a rural family, all looks and no substance, is he even worthy of seducing my Song Shiyin?
It's like a toad trying to eat swan meat!
And he's a cunning toad!
She really wanted to tell Lin Qi to take a piss and look in the mirror to see what kind of person he was.
But she can't do that.
This would put Song Shiyin in a difficult position and could also trigger her rebellious tendencies.
This is something she absolutely cannot accept.
Therefore, she decided to come to the school in person to resolve this issue.
Therefore, she specially took out 10,000 yuan and donated it to Lin Qi.
She wanted to let Lin Qi know that he, a poor boy from a humble background, was not from the same world as Song Shiyin.
That 10,000 yuan was well spent.
She was initially a little worried that Lin Qi wouldn't understand what she meant.
But now it seems that this kid isn't stupid; he even willingly handed her leverage.
Writing an IOU clearly indicates that Lin Qi is giving in.
He used the IOU to exchange for the 10,000 yuan. If he harassed Song Shiyin again in the future, she could use this IOU to deal with him.
A very sophisticated approach, a very deep mind.
To be fair, these poor boys from rural families are all incredibly shrewd.
Despite her turbulent thoughts, Zhuo Mingxiu remained outwardly calm.
"If that's the case, then fine!"
She smiled slightly and handed over the black plastic bag: "Then consider it a loan to you. You can pay me back whenever you have the money."
"Thank you, Auntie."
Lin Qi took the black plastic bag, and the feel of it was the solid weight of a stack of brand-new hundred-yuan bills.
"Auntie, please wait a moment."
After putting the plastic bag in his pocket, Lynch turned around and went back to the classroom.
Soon, he returned with a piece of paper torn from his workbook.
"This is my IOU, please keep it safe."
Lin Qi handed the homework paper to Zhuo Mingxiu.
After taking the homework sheet, Zhuo Mingxiu glanced at the contents and was taken aback.