Chapter 460: Rural Absurd Past Events Chapter 460: Niu Chunsheng's Little Schemes

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

Wang Xiaohua followed Lin Xiao and Zhao Lan strolling along the main street of the county town for a long time.

The three chatted and laughed together.

Lin Xiao and Zhao Lan clung to each other, buying whatever they wanted to eat and playing whatever they wanted to play, while Wang Xiaohua watched from the side; to say he felt not a shred of envy would be a lie.

This is what youth looks like.

As for himself, romance was impossible — he didn't even dare think about it.

Short and ugly, who would look twice at him?

Besides, his family circumstances didn't allow him to waste time on romance.

The three wandered until past ten o'clock at night before parting ways.

Lin Xiao escorted Zhao Lan home, while Wang Xiaohua walked back to his rental house alone.

After returning to the rental, his mind couldn't help but run wild with chaotic thoughts.

He thought of Li Yuncui, whom he'd played with as a child; he thought of Li Yixue, who had once brought him medicine for swelling; and then he thought of his classmate Li Jianjia.

How come they're all surnamed Li?

That was one thing they had in common, and another was that they each possessed their own youth — good or bad, they had it.

But he, Wang Xiaohua, had never possessed it, and probably never would in the future.

Wang Xiaohua's thoughts jumped erratically, all sorts of unrelated things churned together.

Before he knew it, he fell asleep.

The next day he woke up, his spirits restored.

He continued on to Niu Chunsheng's home to tutor Niu Linxin.

When he finished breakfast and arrived at Niu Chunsheng's house, he discovered Niu Chunsheng's mood seemed off; the look in his eyes carried a hint of complex emotion.

Wang Xiaohua didn't know that this was because Niu Chunsheng had spent 500,000 yuan advertising with him, the top scorer, only to be played by Xiao Xueqing — that 500,000 was most likely money down the drain.

When it comes down to it, the root cause of all this was Wang Xiaohua.

If Wang Xiaohua hadn't scored so well, he wouldn't have had this speculative idea, and wouldn't have wasted that much money for nothing.

"Xiaohua, Uncle has something to tell you. Come to my room for a moment."

Niu Chunsheng suddenly said this.

Wang Xiaohua found it baffling, but still replied:

"Alright, Uncle Chunsheng."

It was Lin Xiaofang who had the bigger objection:

"Can't you say whatever it is right here in the living room? Why sneak into the room all secretive-like!"

Niu Chunsheng frowned and glanced at Lin Xiaofang:

"You go wash the dishes. I have my own plans!"

Niu Chunsheng led Wang Xiaohua into the room.

"Uncle Chunsheng, what is it?"

Wang Xiaohua asked.

Niu Chunsheng then said:

"Remember before when I dragged you to eat with County Magistrate Xiao? You still remember, right?"

"Of course I remember; it was only a few days ago." Wang Xiaohua answered with a polite smile.

Niu Chunsheng asked again: "I and County Magistrate Xiao and a bunch of leaders also went to Mountain Gully Village to deliver 300,000 yuan in scholarship money to your parents. Do you know about this now?"

"I know. My mom told me."

Niu Chunsheng said: "The scholarship matter was my strong suggestion to County Magistrate Xiao. I said your family is poor, you should be given a scholarship. Originally it was to be donated jointly in my company's name and the government's, but later County Magistrate Xiao pulled in many other enterprises to join in and make an event of it."

Only now did Wang Xiaohua suddenly realize — Niu Chunsheng was the prime mover behind this.

He had been propped up; even his college application wasn't his own choice — it all stemmed from Niu Chunsheng's scheming maneuvers.

The most fatal thing was, Niu Chunsheng probably still thought that by telling him this, Wang Xiaohua would be overflowing with gratitude.

And Wang Xiaohua indeed needed to put on a surface show of polite thanks; no matter what, he couldn't tear his face with the man over this, could he?

However you put it, that 300,000 was real money delivered into his parents' hands, and you couldn't say the man was purely up to no good.

"Then thank you, Uncle Chunsheng. Thank you for caring so much about me."

Seeing Wang Xiaohua answer like this, Niu Chunsheng laughed and said:

"No need to be polite with me. You know what relationship I have with your mom. Back when you were still in open-crotch pants, your mom and I partnered up to run a small shop. Helping your family is only right."

Niu Chunsheng also said:

"This morning's seminar was also my suggestion. At that seminar, you got to interact closely with many leaders — an opportunity not just anyone gets. It will definitely be a huge help for your future career development."

"Uncle Chunsheng, you're too kind." Wang Xiaohua replied politely.

He was patiently waiting for Niu Chunsheng to get to the real point.

Because he knew, all this Niu Chunsheng had said so far was merely groundwork.

He understood perfectly; he saw through it but didn't say so.

Sure enough, at this moment Niu Chunsheng shifted gears and sighed:

"Alas, for your sake I've truly worn myself out. You don't know — the maneuvering on all sides has already cost me over 500,000, and if more is needed later, I'll still unhesitatingly help you spend the money."

"Uncle Chunsheng, this isn't right. You really don't have to be this good to me."

Wang Xiaohua said politely.

"Of course, of course. Who told me to treat you like my own son? Even if it costs another one million, even two million, it's worth it."

Niu Chunsheng's gaze toward Wang Xiaohua carried a benevolence like paternal love.

A wry smile appeared on Wang Xiaohua's face; for a moment he couldn't find words.

At this moment, Niu Chunsheng spoke again:

"I happen to have an opportunity here that can let you earn another sum of money."

Wang Xiaohua hurriedly said:

"Uncle Chunsheng, there's really no need for you to treat me like this. Why don't you find someone more suitable?"

But Niu Chunsheng hurriedly said:

"Xiao Hua, don't think like that. It's not just to let you earn money; it also counts as helping Uncle out. Uncle's Chunsheng Real Estate Company is currently inviting a spokesperson. I was thinking, spending money to hire a celebrity spokesperson — that's not as good as letting you, Xiao Hua, be the spokesperson. You're now a big name in our County Town; the advertising effect would be good. Most importantly, the money goes into your hands, which also counts as a form of help to your family."

"Want me to endorse?" Wang Xiaohua was somewhat stunned. "My image isn't very suitable, is it?"

He indeed felt he wasn't suitable.

He was both short and ugly; how could he be suitable for any endorsement?

But Niu Chunsheng said:

"You need to have confidence in yourself. My judgment of people has always been accurate. If you say you can do it, you can do it. I'll give you 100,000 as an endorsement fee. What do you think?"

Wang Xiaohua hesitated. It wasn't that he didn't want this 100,000; rather, he knew that Niu Chunsheng had played so many emotional cards, and in the end was actually using him.

Seeing Wang Xiaohua hesitate, Niu Chunsheng immediately raised the price:

"100,000 too little? Then 150,000, how about that?"

Wang Xiaohua gave a wry smile: "Uncle Chunsheng, it's not that it's too little. I'm afraid I'll mess things up."

But Niu Chunsheng said:

"No matter. Even if it's messed up, I won't blame you. 150,000 endorsement fee — it's settled then. In a bit, you'll come with me to the Company, and we'll handle the contract process today."

Wang Xiaohua was stunned:

"Don't I have to tutor Lin Xin with homework this morning?"

But Niu Chunsheng said:

"After signing the contract, coming back this afternoon to tutor her won't be late either."