Chapter 005: A Poor Man's Ambitions Are Limited

I chuckled: Am I really expected to meet the sports standards? I am quite capable, and because I have a smaller chest, I won't be as cumbersome as you. You can rest assured about this, Su Xiaoyue.

Ignoring my signal, I looked at Arthur: There are still 18, 18 is strong, and does not want to cause trouble for others

Yifei suddenly looked at me: 18, do you remember that Arthur from last time? He has previously sponsored quite a few impoverished students. Let's see if we can approach him this year to see if he can sponsor a few more

I shook my head without saying anything, organizing the application forms for the underprivileged students in the class. Yifei did not speak again, sitting on her own bed and looking at me. At that moment, Su Xiaoyue pushed the door open and angrily threw her books onto the bed, exclaiming: "This is simply unreasonable, infuriating, humph"

Su Xiaoyue sulked: The department is evaluating scholarships, and they actually count physical education scores, which is so unfair. I'm not good at sports, and it has affected my performance. Is this even a reasonable rule?

Arthur stared at Yifei with a mischievous look: Are you trying to take a cut of the profits

I shake my head: Yifei, look, the annual family income is only a few hundred yuan, and even if I were to hit a wall, I wouldn't be able to compete with them. Even so, nearly half of the students still cannot cover their living expenses, it's truly frustrating

Arthur smiled gently at Yifei: How can we not engage in acts of kindness and accumulate virtue? How many more are needed? The condition is simple: do not reveal who is providing the funds. What I dislike the most is being regarded as a benefactor by others; it makes everyone uncomfortable.

Yingzi chuckled: "Eighteen, it means that the boys in your class lack both appearance and stature"

I shake my head: Never mind, it is I who should apologize; you all had good intentions.

I touched the newly issued book and asked Fei: What is the amount of the scholarship?

Fei glanced at Arthur and said: I need to discuss something serious with you. There are particularly many impoverished students in Class 18, and the school can only assist 5 of them. Didn't you previously sponsor impoverished students? Could you lend a hand?

As I reached the bend in the runway, I heard someone call my name. I looked up to see Arthur, sitting on the railing beside the books, grinning at me. As I approached, Arthur smiled and said, "Hey, Eighteen, to be honest, your running posture is quite unsightly, I really can't compliment it. You look more like a man than a man. Did your family raise you as a boy when you were little?"

Su Xiaoyue was unconvinced: This is what is called walking by the riverbank; one does not get their shoes wet.

I stared at Arthur stiffly: just 6.

I am quite indignant. Su Xiaoyue snorted: The most crucial part is the last two lines, "Not recognizing the true face of Mount Lu, only because one is in the midst of this mountain." The girls in your class are truly pitiful, always surrounded by such a group of boys, they have already forgotten what a real handsome guy looks like

Arthur turned his head and glanced: Is it this? To be honest, there might be a little, but I have helped many people, and many of them have no connection to Yifei. Don't overthink it. I did mention beforehand that the impoverished students must not know who is providing the funds. You can fabricate whatever story you like, but if they find out, we will stop.

I heard Arthur calling me, and when I turned around, I saw the boy I had seen that day at the tennis court, looking as if he had just woken up. Behind him was another boy, wearing glasses, very quiet. Arthur introduced me: "This is Xiaomai, whom you have met, and this is Ping K, a major in International Trade. I told them about what happened earlier; Xiaomai can help the two of you, and Ping K can help one more, which will be sufficient.

Yao Yao pouted her lips in discontent: "Oh, so you think you're the only creative one? By the way, why don't you dress up a bit for the hometown gathering tonight?"

I shot Arthur a glare: "Hey, aren't you the one who's really clueless? The reason is that my kindergarten teacher found me to be particularly good, so she wouldn't let me leave; I have a good rapport with people

I interrupted Arthur, saying: It is not 7, it is 6.

I thought she was being kind and complimenting me, and I was quite interested to ask her what it was. Su Xiaoyue glanced sideways and said: Eighteen, the appearances in your class are evidenced by the poetry of the ancient great poet Su Dongpo, which states, "Viewed from the front, it appears as a ridge; from the side, it appears as a peak; from near and far, the heights and depths vary."

Yifei mentioned that he has other matters to attend to and will not be going. I followed Arthur to the dormitory where he resides. Along the way, I expressed my thoughts: "Arthur, is it because of Yifei that you are willing to help? If that is the case, then perhaps it is better to reconsider, as I cannot guarantee that I can assist you and Yifei's relationship."

Yi Fei asked Su Xiaoyue: What happened? What matter has troubled you to this extent?

Arthur stood up and looked at me: Alright, the eighteen of you follow me.

Arthur looked at me suspiciously: "Eighteen, is there something wrong with your IQ? Why have you been reading for so long, even though you are in the senior class of kindergarten? Is it a congenital defect or an acquired reason?"

Arthur spread his hands: There’s nothing I can do. Xiaomai was good at studying before. Although our family doesn’t expect him to bring glory to the family, that kid actually skipped two grades in elementary school, so he came to compete with us for food. His family has good genes; Xiaomai's grandfather is a professor at the Agricultural Academy. From a very young age, he taught Xiaomai that 1 + 1 equals what, unlike my grandfather. When I was little, he only knew how to teach me to drink, so I ended up not achieving much. Now I’m at the same level as Xiaomai. Sigh, I really have no face to meet people.

After speaking, Su Xiaoyue began her daily waist training. Su Xiaoyue's belt was not made of leather, but of cloth rope. It is said that the rope can tighten the waist significantly. I watched as Su Xiaoyue tightened her waist and tied a knot securely. I glared at her and said: "Hey, be careful that one day after you tighten your waist, the knot won't come undone, and you won't be able to untie it when you go to the bathroom. That will be a real panic for you"

Su Xiaoyue glared at me: "It's pitifully little, the first-class scholarship for half a semester is only 500 yuan. Aren't we a public school? The second-class is even less, at 250 yuan, which is clearly a nonsensical figure. The third-class is 150 yuan. Even if one manages to get all first-class awards in a year, it amounts to only 1000 yuan. So don't get your hopes up; every course requires a score to be calculated."

Su Xiaoyue looked at me with anger, while Yi Fei gazed at me meaningfully: it is merely a drop in the bucket.

Fei smiled at Arthur: Don't wait any longer, it's now mhetushu.com. The matter at hand is urgent

Yifei and I spoke at the same time, but we said different things. I said: There are 6 people left. Yifei said: There are 7 people left

During this period, I do not have classes as I am undergoing military training, which will last until mid-October. At that time, Su Xiaoyue asked me how I became the class monitor, and I had forgotten. It seems that it was through an election. After I went on stage, it was a moment of fervent speech, with many boys in the audience and very few girls. That is how I was elected. Su Xiaoyue kept asking whether it was a fervent speech or a fervent speech mixed with tears. I was quite unhappy; even on that day of official confusion, I could not kneel and plead with the laboring masses. After I went on stage, it was a moment of fervent speech, with many boys in the audience and very few girls. That is how I was elected. Su Xiaoyue kept asking whether it was a fervent speech or a fervent speech mixed with tears. I was quite unhappy; even on that day of official confusion, I could not kneel and plead with the laboring masses

Yifei sneered: He is not just wealthy, he is very wealthy. Being able to help others is far better than throwing money away on food, drink, and entertainment.

At the beginning, there wasn't much going on, just buying textbooks. There were a lot of trivial matters in the class, including arranging school subsidies for the underprivileged students. At that time, our class had the most impoverished students, all coming from poor mountainous areas. The number of slots the school could allocate was limited, with only 5 students being able to be supported by one class. I looked at the eleven applicants, and everyone was staring at me, as if it would be inappropriate to dismiss any of them. I returned to the dormitory and sighed to Yifei, who looked at me sympathetically: "Eighteen, why didn't you apply yourself? Aren't you from a poor family too?"

Arthur looked at me in surprise: But Yifei said you ... ...

I turned and ran outside, hearing Arthur call my name from behind. I did not look back and ran all the way to the school playground, until my legs felt weak. I wanted to shout loudly, but unfortunately, there were many people on the playground, and I did not want to be seen as a madman. I slowly walked to the tennis court, with its large iron mesh. Although I was clearly outside, I felt deeply trapped inside. I leaned against the iron mesh, and in that moment, tears streamed down my face. I grasped the cold iron mesh and vowed to myself that I would support myself. I would not trade my dignity for anything. I swear! I do not want to be seen as a madman. I slowly walked to the tennis court, with its large iron mesh. Although I was clearly outside, I felt deeply trapped inside. I leaned against the iron mesh, and in that moment, tears streamed down my face. I grasped the cold iron mesh and vowed to myself that I would support myself. I would not trade my dignity for anything. I swear!

I looked at Arthur angrily: I told the library there were 6 people, and that means 6 people

I lowered my head and remained silent. Upon arriving at the boys' dormitory, Arthur asked me to wait downstairs while he went up. I turned to look at the gray, hazy night sky of Beijing, feeling a deep sense of discomfort. People often say that poverty does not diminish ambition, but what kind of feeling is it to live in a situation where one can only wait for the help of others? How can one not feel their ambition wane? Fortunately, Arthur did not require me to reveal my identity. Many others, however, not only demand that their identities be disclosed but also boast about their good deeds. Consequently, those who receive help must frequently express gratitude, revealing their humility and submission. How can they not feel their ambition diminish? Sigh! Fortunately, Arthur did not require me to reveal my identity. Many others, however, not only demand that their identities be disclosed but also boast about their good deeds. Consequently, those who receive help must frequently express gratitude, revealing their humility and submission. How can they not feel their ambition diminish? Sigh!

I chuckled: By the way, isn't that person named Xiaomai much younger than me? How could they be two years my senior? Are they in the same cohort as you?

Yao Yao shot me a glance and said: Yes, but once you dress up a little, others might develop a good impression of you. Oh, you mustn't wear this outfit; it seems like you're trying to prove that you are a loyal Real Madrid fan. Don't embarrass yourself. By the way, the boys in our class are quite good-looking.

Yao Yao didn't mention it, and I had forgotten about this matter. I looked at Yao Yao in confusion: It's just a hometown association, how did it turn into something like a Qiao Qiao meeting? Isn't it just for everyone to get to know each other? Why does everyone call it dressing up, it's not like we're going on a blind date

The next day is the weekend, and no one has classes, but I still get up to go for a run. The weather is nice, and there is no military training today, so I can arrange my time as I wish. After running two laps, totaling 800 meters, I start to walk slowly around the playground. I find it a bit strange because I didn't see Arthur playing basketball this morning. Has his biological clock changed?

Arthur put away his smile and said, looking at me: I can only manage four people. Even if I am very wealthy, I am not obligated to take care of everyone in the world. However, the little wheat you met last time, I can also ask him for help. I have another friend who should be able to assist one or two as well. I will take you to meet them shortly to finalize this matter

Arthur paused for a moment: Tomorrow I will go to the school bank to open an account. At that time, I will give you the account password https://m.hetushu.com.com and the passbook. You can withdraw money from it for them every month. We will deposit money on time... Each person will deposit according to the school's regulations on living expenses, 18, don't be stubborn, 7...

In the evening, I went to that café with Yifei. I saw Arthur had arrived early, and I felt a bit anxious, after all, it was a matter of asking someone for a favor. After sitting down, Arthur looked at Yifei with a smile and said: "Hey, you always bring Eighteen along; I can't possibly eat you."

In the evening, Yifei called Arthur, saying that there was something to discuss and that they should meet at the café where they last met.

I stared blankly at Yifei: Arthur? Does he have money?

Arthur glanced at his watch: Should I head back? There are no classes today, and Xiaomai stubbornly refuses to get up, leaving me without anyone to play basketball with. I am just sitting here watching you run, and unfortunately, your running posture is far from graceful.

I did not tell Arthur the real reason. Arthur scoffed and was about to say something when someone called my name from the front. I looked up and saw Yao Yao. We are from the same department, but I am in Class 2 while Yao Yao is in Class 1. Yao Yao and I are also from the same hometown, both from Liaoning. When Arthur saw someone looking for me, he bid me farewell and turned to leave. Yao Yao, panting, looked at me and said: "Eighteen, hey, how did you get to know that handsome guy? You must have quite a charm"

After enrolling, in our department there are three classes. Some girls, who are quite gossipy, compared the boys behind their backs, saying that the boys in Class One are handsome, the boys in Classes Two and Three are tall, but the boys in our Class Two are neither handsome nor tall. Su Xiaoyue even made a sharp and sarcastic comment, saying: "Eighteen, the boys in your class are simply something else."

I wiped away my tears and slowly walked back to the dormitory. When Fei saw me return, he let out a sigh of relief: "Eighteen, where have you been? ... Just now, Arthur called and said you ..."

I shot Yaoyao a glare: Hey, can't you say something more creative

I was also amused; Arthur stood up and looked at me earnestly: I apologize for what happened yesterday

I looked at Arthur in astonishment: "He skipped a grade? ... That's impressive. I spent several years just in the kindergarten's senior class..."