Chapter 3, The Most Powerful Volunteer

"This thing... is interest-free," replied Xiao Xianhou dismissively. "The money my family gives me is not much, so I can't spend it extravagantly. I just apply for subsidies; after all, I will have to pay it back in the future. You don't really think that everyone who applies for training subsidies is broke, do you?"

Old Man Fan's wardrobe was ultimately moved, as the dormitory supervisor came to inspect one day and discovered that the wardrobe was blocking the light. Without hesitation, he stated: "Did you move this wardrobe yourselves, or shall we take care of it?"

He is actually not afraid of getting dirty, but... ? ... Damn, my friend is at least a dignified observer of the winds, coming down to the mortal realm to clean toilets

Thus, he hated Li Yongsheng even more

"Jing Maoshe?" Jing Junhong was taken aback at first, then he started to laugh, "How could that be? You are an excellent student in Class Chen, who would arrange it that way?"

"Thank you, Master Jingjiao," Li Yongsheng stepped forward and bowed deeply. When he straightened up, his face was solemn. "The student thinks that the clean dwelling is also quite good... as long as it is not a clean thatched cottage, that is all I wanted to say last time. You left too quickly."

Xiao Xianhou bent down and, with a speed that was as swift as lightning, picked up the food box and handed it to the girl, "This senior... uh, teacher, your food box has fallen."

Seeing him so shocked, Jing Junhong could not help but feel a sense of pride. He slightly raised his chin and asked, "Can I catch your eye?"

The person who dropped the food box is a woman in her thirties, and it is evident that she is not a student—at the very least, she is a graduate student.

To speak honestly, the young man is a good classmate; apart from having a somewhat lacking appearance, he truly has no other flaws

"Do you dare to take advantage of me?" Fan Changping suddenly stood up and reached out to grab the chair in front of him

Two days later, on this day, Li Yongsheng came out of the cafeteria, patting his belly contentedly after a hearty meal. However, people around him were pointing and whispering, "That fellow had two meat dishes, eight steamed buns, at least fifty cents worth of food."

I finally understand how Ma Jiajue was formed, Li Yongsheng glanced at him lightly and said, "Third brother, if you have time, you should care more about your father."

However, Xiao Xianhou chased after from behind, his body weighing over 200 jin, yet he ran surprisingly fast, his entire body jiggling with fat

"You want to flirt with the female disciple, don't you?" Li Yongsheng chuckled, but inwardly he was muttering, this guy actually knows, I could never waive the tuition fees, clearly he is well-informed.

The woman, still possessing her charm, cast a resentful glance at Xiao Xianhou, forced a smile on her face, nodded slightly, and left, "Thank you"

Li Yongsheng has little interest in this ranking, especially in the third place, Fan Changping, whom he does not admire

With a "thud," a food box fell to the ground. This food box was round and surprisingly rolled right up to Li Yongsheng's feet

"A petty official," Xiao Xianhou scoffed with a grunt, then forced a smile and said, "Old Fourth, are you planning to lurk around the female dormitory again? I'll accompany you!"

Volunteer subsidies? Li Yongsheng knows what this is about. There are many tasks in the seminary that require manpower, and often students are needed to help complete them. Although it is considered volunteer work, by calling in some impoverished students, it is possible to distribute some subsidies.

It is necessary, "Xiao Xianhou nodded seriously, "I know you cannot waive the tuition fees. As a brother in the same dormitory, when you are feeling down, I must take good care of you.

However, the strange thing is that while Fan Changping was not polite to him, he maintained a relatively good attitude towards the first and second leaders—perhaps because, at the beginning, only Li Yongsheng stood up to criticize someone's behavior of violating public morals

In fact, as he watched the figure of the instructor grow more distant, Li Yongsheng sighed softly, "Actually, if you can guarantee that I won't have to clean the toilets, then there would be no problem. I would also like to experience what it feels like to be a janitor..."

His face is filled with anticipation, as if to say, "You should come and express your heartfelt gratitude soon"

Just as I had just gone downstairs, a voice called out from behind me, "Lao Si, wait for me."

It must be acknowledged that, regardless of the era, it is an age that values appearances

"You should be satisfied with this volunteer," Jing Junhong replied irritably, "The library inspection should certainly meet your standards, right?"

Hu Lianwang, upon hearing this, gave a sheepish smile and said, "Old Four, give me some face, shall we have dinner together tonight?"

Today's students are indeed becoming increasingly ambitious yet lacking in practical skills, and they are particularly relentless in their criticisms.

What more can be said about one's character being fine? Just look, you don't even want to do the cleaning, yet you think you can help in the kitchen? Do you really think you are qualified for that?

Li Yongsheng was very grateful for this assistance. In fact, his next step was to apply to become a volunteer for subsidies, but it was the instructor who mentioned it first. "Thank you, instructor. May I ask what volunteer opportunities are available within the seminary"

Fan Changping was so angry that he jumped up and down, yet he could not break free from the two of them, "What does it matter to you how my father is!"

Two people stood about ten zhang away from the entrance of the female dormitory. It was just the time when classes had ended, and soon it would be dinner time, marking the peak period for female students coming in and out.

Fan Changping was the first to react, and with a half-smile, he remarked, "The boss has taken charge of the discipline, it would be appropriate to treat everyone... just in time for the fourth one to return."

Li Yongsheng could only follow along, and the person who arrived was none other than his homeroom teacher, Jing Junhong

Li Yongsheng thought for a moment, took a deep breath, turned around and left, "Then you stay here, I will go for a walk."

"Oh?" Li Yongsheng found it a bit strange, "Why aren't you going to eat at Hu Laoda's promotion banquet?"

At that moment, a person appeared in front of him, waving and saying, "Eternal life, come with me for a moment"

"What kind of volunteer work can there be?" Jing Junhong shot him a glance with annoyance, "It's nothing more than helping in the kitchen or cleaning the dormitory."

"Isn't it a sickness?" Li Yongsheng scoffed with a hum, "Your father is in the agricultural department. With the prolonged drought, if the harvest is poor, he will be the one to suffer. Am I taking advantage of you... where did your thoughts wander off to?"

"It is not for the students," Li Yongsheng performed a deep bow, appearing very respectful on the surface, yet feeling quite unconvinced internally, thus he did not bother to conceal it, "I wonder what kind of volunteer it is?"

Many girls have already noticed Li Yongsheng's vigil here, especially since he is tall and handsome, truly a "stunning" presence in the monastery. Most of the female monks do not feel any sense of aversion towards him.

"Old Four, every meal saved is a meal saved," Fan Changping said with a sarcastic tone. "You are so broke that you need a tuition waiver, and the boss is treating us. Why aren't you just eating your fill?"

In simple terms, it can be summarized in four characters: diligent work and frugal study

Student Li, your attitude makes me feel very disappointed, said Jing Jiao with a frown, clearly unhappy. I am, after all, your instructor. I have exhausted myself, running around for your sake, and this is how you treat me?

Li Yongsheng also ignored him, as this kind of trash is not worth taking seriously

"Clean House," Li Yongsheng said with a grimace, "this is really not a good job. Although I am not afraid of hard work, cleaning the house is not just about tidying up the rooms and the courtyard. If I end up being responsible for the clean latrines, that would also be part of the clean house.

Then you..." Li Yongsheng looked at him suspiciously, "Will you accompany me past the female dormitory?"

Li Yongsheng was completely unaware of his own feelings. With nothing to do, he instead inquired about unrelated matters, "I said, it seems your family is not short of money, so why did you think of applying for a training subsidy?"

Xiao Xianhou did not pay attention; in fact, he was completely stunned by Li Yongsheng's charm. In less than an hour, three female cultivators fell into the food box, five female cultivators twisted their ankles not far away, and at least seven female cultivators forgot how to get to the cafeteria and approached to ask.

I was born into a poor family," Xiao Xianhou spread his hands, and due to the exaggerated motion, the flesh on his cheeks trembled slightly. With a solemn expression, he said, "I am still a bit better than you, an orphan... truly!

Those who apply for tuition waivers are the true poor, while those who apply for training subsidies may not necessarily be so

The missionary hurried along the road, covering almost 1 mile, until he arrived at a small grove. Only then did he turn around, smiling as he spoke, "I have taken care of the matter regarding the volunteer subsidy for you; there is no need for any net donation work"

I... Li Yongsheng is really at a loss for words, waiting... Can you not make me sound so lewd? I was just passing by, you are overthinking it, young man.

In the year of Gengzi, 303, the dormitory was similar to others, and the order of seniority was established. Hu Lianwang was the eldest, followed by Xiao Xianhou as the second. Fan Changping was less than ten days younger than Xiao Xianhou, making him the third. Li Yongsheng was the fourth—although he joined later, he advanced two levels.

Xiao Xianhou and Hu Lian saw this and hurriedly went to stop him, "Third Brother, don't be impulsive!"

Indeed, Li Yongsheng laughed heartily, "How is it any of your business!"

"No need," Li Yongsheng shook his head, "I have some other arrangements."

My name is Xiao Xianhou! Xiao Xianhou snorted in anger, "If you give me another nickname, I will turn against you."

After these few days of interaction, everyone has come to know that Fan Changping's father holds a minor official position in the Agricultural Department of Qihuan City. As a local and with his family having official status, it is quite normal for Fan Laosan to be a bit arrogant

I hope it is like this, "Li Yongsheng weakly nodded, thinking to himself, isn't it you who should be speaking?"

Xiao Xianhou glanced at Li Yongsheng, secretly gritting his teeth—how he wished to mar that face.

Then you can think about it again, "Jingjiao Yu" waved his hand and quickened his pace, constantly murmuring to himself.

You are quite familiar with the monastery, aren't you?" Li Yongsheng's eyes shifted as he asked, "Are you a disciple of the monastery?"

Hiss, Li Yongsheng couldn't help but gasp, feeling a chill run down his spine, "Librarian... are you kidding me?"

"Don't go," Xiao Xianhou called out as he chased after her. "Where are you planning to go? I can accompany you."

Li Yongsheng remained unmoved; he certainly knew that his appetite was substantial, and this did not even account for the potions used in his cultivation. Otherwise, it would only lead to greater expenses. To complete his cultivation, it was absolutely impossible without sufficient funds

Fan Laosan had no choice but to take matters into his own hands and moved the wardrobe. He probably thought that someone had reported him—otherwise, why would the dormitory manager be so bored as to inspect the rooms

After speaking, he did not look at the other person and turned to leave

He returned to the dormitory and found the other three present. Hu Lian was excitedly talking about something, but upon seeing him enter, the three of them were taken aback, and the lively atmosphere instantly dissipated