Chapter 199: Chapter 199

What’s more, he was constantly worried that as a teacher, he might get involved with Chu River due to those peculiar parents, so he dared not approach them. His reminder now, though, is full of genuine concern.

Chu Fa Da grasped his sentiment.

Looking at Old Chen’s round and plump figure, she said nothing, just nodded: "Don’t worry, don’t worry..."

There’s a reason Old Chen couldn’t keep his hair; it’s because he’s always worrying about one thing or another.

He finishes worrying about this student and begins worrying about another.

"Chen Die’s family is a mess too. Despite her good exam scores, her parents want her to stay local for university so she can help tutor her brother during holidays... What good universities are there locally? The best one is just a tier-two teaching university, can it be the same?"

"Because of this, they won’t even pay for her college tuition..."

Chen Die listened from the side, looking increasingly pitiful.

However, she looked up to see Chu River’s confident and casual posture ahead, couldn’t help but gaze admiringly—

Is this the transformation a good university can bring?

Following Mr. Chen so diligently, it was indeed the right choice!

The emotion in her eyes was caught by Chu River who had turned suddenly. Before she could show a shy smile, he curled his lips, his eyes sharp:

"Oh really? Is the situation that tough?"

"The scores are indeed a bit low; not many with scores like that in White Bird Academy—but you’ve already gotten in, our high school must give some bonuses this year, has your tuition been covered?"

The tone sounded a bit off, and Old Chen instinctively paused.

Chen Die came back to her senses, feeling a twinge in her heart: "Yes, but I’m not a top scorer, the school gave me 5000 yuan which is just enough for my living expenses for a semester. During winter break, I can work to earn the expenses for the next year. As for tuition..."

She looked gratefully at Old Chen: "Mr. Chen said he’d help me with the tuition, and I’ll repay him once I have money from working..."

"How much tuition did you borrow? Did you write an IOU? Just for one year or for four years? Or do you plan to study for a master’s and PhD?"

Chu River asked casually, while simultaneously exerting some pressure on Old Chen’s shoulder.

Chen Die’s expression stiffened for a moment, and then she bowed her head, speaking softly: "Tuition and living expenses combined are too much, I’m afraid I won’t earn enough during breaks... Mr. Chen is kind to me, I’ll remember it."

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Chu River answered bluntly: "It doesn’t matter if you remember, just make an effort during New Year and festivals—but no wonder you got this score, your mind really isn’t sharp. Universities now have student loans, why won’t you take a loan?"

"Loans are easy and simple, with no interest, finding Old Chen... Old Chen can’t afford to support every student, how hard that is!"

Chen Die’s expression became even more stiffened.

Suddenly, she couldn’t make out the meaning behind his words.

Old Chen was being clueless—he saw Chu River through rose-tinted glasses!

Now he was laughing and saying: "You think everyone is like you? When I see you it’s never serious, always Old Chen, Old Chen... In the academy, many teachers laugh at me!"

"Chen Die is timid, she says carrying the loan is stressful and keeps her awake at night..."

Chu River laughed: "They don’t have students as good as me, that’s envy — timid to the point of not daring to take student loans? Old Chen, honestly, your students are getting worse each year."

"Just looking at this lack of courage, there’s no future."

"White Bird’s tuition is 6800 a year, student loans are available to all students, anyway you have to pay them back after graduation, and there’s no interest, paying Old Chen or paying student loans is the same—Old Chen’s child is about to get married, he’s tight on cash, so apply for a loan."

Chen Die’s eyes instantly turned red.

She looked at Old Chen with grievance: "Sorry, Mr. Chen, I didn’t know you were inconvenienced..."

"But senior, I’ll repay the loan, why do you have to speak so... so hurtfully..."

She pursed her lips as if her self-esteem had been wounded.

Chu River laughed: "Then there’s no choice, nowadays being in debt is powerful—the creditor’s grievances, you wouldn’t even have a chance to feel!"

Just the tuition... she would surely repay it, but she unconsciously felt hesitant for some unknown reason.

Old Chen felt a bit awkward too, instinctively touching the top of his head: "All good, all good..."

He truly was quite tense.

The couple lived in the old house all their lives, and their living was quite frugal. But real estate developed faster than the times, so that their son struggled to get a government job in the new district, and all their savings were still not enough for the full price of a new house.

Now having helped with the down payment, their son is repaying the loan himself, but the new house still hasn’t come through, living in the old city district is a bit too far, and he needs a vehicle for commuting to work.