Chapter 50

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Protagonist:

Lin Hao

Nan Jianguo sat outside for a long time; that lonely figure seemed to gradually merge with the surroundings. The sunlight gradually slanted westward until dusk approached, and gorgeous evening clouds rose on the horizon, yet he had no heart to appreciate the beautiful scenery.

His heart was full of entanglement and contradiction; heavy thoughts made his steps exceptionally slow. Finally, he dragged his exhausted body back home.

Facing Xia Huanhuan and Yan Zi You, who both needed a spot, Nan Jianlong's insides felt as if gnawed by ten thousand ants, unable to decide.

The faces of the two children kept surfacing in his mind — his granddaughter Xia Huanhuan's adorable look and her yearning for the Gold Medal Class pained his heart, yet Yan Zi You was also his maternal grandson and equally needed this opportunity.

In this difficult choice, he still thought of his granddaughter Xia Huanhuan first, and took out his mobile phone to send Nan Li a text message, reminding her not to spread the news.

His fingers moved slowly across the phone screen, editing the text word by word. Every character seemed to weigh a thousand catties, carrying his guilt and helplessness. The message was full of concern and reminder; he hoped Nan Li could understand his difficulty.

However, Nan Jianguo had already finished editing the text, but at the critical moment his fingers stopped. Inner struggle plunged him into deep meditation; he did not know whether this decision of his was correct. In the end, he still deleted the text and did not send it.

At this moment, Cai Juying saw Nan Jianlong return and hurriedly went up to meet him. She gently asked after Nan Jianlong's situation, her eyes full of concern.

Cai Juying's gentle offensive, and the scenes of her once caring for his own stroke-stricken body, surfaced one by one in Nan Jianlong's mind. Deeply moved, he then agreed as if possessed to give the spot to Yan Zi You, and urged her to keep it strictly confidential.

His voice trembled slightly, his eyes revealing complex emotions. He knew this decision might spark much controversy, but at this moment he seemed unable to resist Cai Juying's request and that slight wavering in his own heart.

Because of District Head Li, Cui Jingli was full of helplessness. He sat in the office, brows tightly locked, pondering how to cope with this situation. Finally, he thought of a method. He rose and left the office, finding Zhong Yi.

Cui Jingli arrived at Zhong Yi's teaching area and saw Zhong Yi seriously preparing lessons. He walked up and said softly: "Teacher Zhong, there's a small matter I'd like to discuss with you."

Zhong Yi raised his head, saw it was Cui Jingli, and was slightly puzzled: "Cui Jingli, what is it?"

Cui Jingli cleared his throat and said: "It's like this — District Head Li put in a word; a student wants to enter our Gold Medal Class, really hard to refuse. See if you can take him in."

The Zeshu Gold Medal Class has always upheld the principle of fairness and justice, cannot just add people arbitrarily. So Cui Jingli thought of a way: stuff this student into Zhong Yi's Gold Medal Class Two, so the original Zeshu Gold Medal Class still maintains its fair and just image while also satisfying District Head Li's request.

Zhong Yi frowned and asked which student; Cui Jingli hurriedly handed over Yan Zi You's information.

One look at Yan Zi You and Zhong Yi's brows immediately knitted; he flatly refused: "Cui Jingli, absolutely not. My class has strict regulations; people absolutely cannot be added at will. Especially Yan Zi You — his situation fundamentally does not meet our admission standards. I cannot violate my teaching principles because of any external pressure; that would be irresponsible to all students. No matter who puts in a word, I will not go against my principles to accept him."

Cui Jingli frowned and said: "Teacher Zhong, this is District Head Li's request. Can't you be flexible?"

Zhong Yi's gaze was incomparably firm, his tone hard: "Cui Jingli, I haven't received a call from District Head Li; I don't know her specific requirements. And even if District Head Li came personally to tell me, I still wouldn't change my decision. I cannot destroy teaching fairness and justice just to curry favor with someone."

Cui Jingli didn't expect Zhong Yi to be so unyielding; he felt some annoyance. But he couldn't well threaten Zhong Yi with the cooperation, because this cooperation was arranged by Zhang Wanqing directly with the big boss behind Cui Jingli.

He said helplessly: "Teacher Zhong, consider it again. This benefits both our companies."

Zhong Yi said decisively: "No need to consider, Cui Jingli. I won't take Yan Zi You; there is absolutely no room for negotiation on this matter."

Seeing he gained no advantage with Zhong Yi, Cui Jingli had to go upstairs to find Zhang Wanqing.

Cui Jingli entered Zhang Wanqing's office; Zhang Wanqing was discussing work with Liu Na. Seeing Cui Jingli enter, Zhang Wanqing smiled and asked: "Cui Jingli, what's the matter?"

Cui Jingli said: "President Zhang, there's something to discuss. District Head Li put in a word; a student wants to enter our Gold Medal Class. But the Gold Medal Class is full now; I wanted to stuff this student into Zhong Yi's Gold Medal Class Two, but Zhong Yi disagrees. I want to ask you to help persuade Zhong Yi."

Hearing it was District Head Li's word, Zhang Wanqing immediately wanted to agree. After all, their company had just started; more connections were always good. She said: "Cui Jingli, this is a good thing. We should satisfy District Head Li's request."

Liu Na hurriedly stopped Zhang Wanqing at the side, saying: "President Zhang, no. Course arrangement is Vice President Zhong's responsibility; we cannot interfere arbitrarily. You'd better discuss with Vice President Zhong; I believe since Vice President Zhong refused, he must have his reasons."

Zhang Wanqing heard Liu Na's words and felt they made sense. She said to Cui Jingli: "Cui Jingli, Liu Na is right. I need to discuss this with Zhong Yi. We'll give you an answer as soon as possible."

Cui Jingli had seen Zhang Wanqing about to agree; the smile on his face couldn't be contained. He didn't expect Liu Na to spoil it, and couldn't help glaring at Liu Na.

Liu Na continued: "Cui Jingli, we are very grateful for District Head Li's attention to our company. But we must also guarantee teaching quality and fairness. We will work out a solution as soon as possible."

Cui Jingli said helplessly: "Alright then, I'll wait for your answer. Hope you can decide as soon as possible." Finished, Liu Na politely saw Cui Jingli out of the office.

After Cui Jingli left, Zhang Wanqing immediately called Zhong Yi, asking him to come up.