Chapter 220: Chapter 221: Principal’s Visit
“Xiao Han’s admission letter is different,” Chen Aiguo said with a smile. “First, Xiao Han scored the highest in the national exams; second, despite his excellent performance, he chose our Shuimu University. Just for this reason, I, as the principal, should personally deliver the admission letter; third, I took the opportunity to come and meet Xiao Han. I wanted to chat with him.”
“Then I’ll call him right now, so he hurries back,” Mother Xiao nodded urgently.
“Okay,” Chen Aiguo nodded.
Mother Xiao was so rushed that she didn’t even invite Chen Aiguo into the house to sit for a while. Instead, she quickly pulled out her phone to call Xiao Han. Xiao Han was enjoying the gentle company of Xiaoya in her mansion. The two of them had hardly left the house for two days.
Dialing tone…
In the morning, the phone vibrated by his ear.
“Mom…” Xiao Han quickly answered the call.
“Xiao Han, come back quickly,” Mother Xiao said anxiously.
“What happened?” Xiao Han asked nervously.
“The principal of Shuimu University has come to our house,” Mother Xiao said urgently. “You need to come back quickly. He came to deliver your admission letter.”
“Okay, I understand,” Xiao Han relaxed a bit upon hearing this. He had thought from his mom’s tone that something serious had occurred, but now it seemed there was nothing urgent. So, he heaved a sigh of relief.
After hanging up, Xiaoya turned over, held Xiao Han’s arm, and asked, “What happened? Is there a problem?”
“No,” Xiao Han shook his head and said, “The principal of Shuimu University has come to our house to deliver the admission letter, and my mom asked me to go back.”
“Huh?” Xiaoya was startled and said, “Principal Chen personally delivered your admission letter?”
“You know him?” Xiao Han asked curiously.
“Silly, I’ve been in the provincial city for so many years. How could I not know Principal Chen?” Xiaoya laughed and then said, “Principal Chen is one of the good ones, not greedy for wealth or lust and never corrupt. He is a very upright and honest person. I’ve met him a few times, so I know a bit about him.”
“Oh…” Xiao Han nodded.
“Then you better go,” Xiaoya pushed Xiao Han. “Don’t keep Principal Chen waiting too long.”
“Okay!” Xiao Han immediately stood up and said, “I’ll go back first.”
After changing his clothes, Xiao Han hurriedly walked outside.
……
On his way back home, Chen Aiguo did not enter the house, but instead sat down on a stone slab at the doorway. Many from the community gathered around him. Chen Aiguo chatted cheerfully with the neighbors, irrespective of gender, age, or social status.
Chen Aiguo was a very thoughtful person with great ambition and vision in education. He possessed extraordinary research skills, especially in mathematics, even achieving international awards and once came close to winning the Nobel Prize.
However, Chen Aiguo was indifferent to these superficial honors.
Chen Aiguo enjoyed a lively conversation with the villagers. From the current international situations, they discussed domestic corruption issues. Chen Aiguo said with a laugh, “Folks, trust our party. Our party is determined to eradicate corruption and has taken harsh measures against these corrupt elements. We must not believe the anti-communist propaganda of Imperialism. We should stand firm under the leadership of the Communist Party, adhering to ‘one country, two systems’ principle…”
“Principal Chen is right,” Old Liu nodded and said, “Imperialism’s intent to destroy us never ceases. We shouldn’t cause trouble for the country. We are living well now, with pensions and urban health insurance. We’re not worried about food or clothing. If the country falls into chaos, only we will suffer.”
“Right!” Chen Aiguo nodded and said, “Li Da also makes a very good point; the rise or fall of the nation is everyone’s responsibility.”
At that moment, someone in the crowd shouted, “Xiao Han is back.”
Everyone turned their heads to look in that direction. Indeed, Xiao Han was running towards them, panting heavily. The crowd watched him curiously.
Chen Aiguo quickly stood up and watched as Xiao Han ran towards him.
“Principal Chen, I’m really sorry,” Xiao Han gasped, his face apologetic.
“No worries, no worries!” Chen Aiguo shook his head. He held Xiao Han’s hand and said, “Silly boy, welcome to apply to our Shuimu University. Can you tell me, with your excellent results, why did you choose to apply to our university?”
“This…” Xiao Han laughed awkwardly and said, “It’s close to home, convenient for visiting my mom. Moreover, I’ve learned that the academic environment at Shuimu University is quite good. That’s also something I like. It’s like buying a car; Mercedes and BMW are indeed very well-known, but Volvo has the highest safety rating. There’s nothing wrong with choosing Volvo.”
“Hahaha…” Upon hearing this, Chen Aiguo laughed joyfully and then patted Xiao Han on the shoulder, saying, “Good, good, I really like your answer. I didn’t expect you, young man, to give me such a satisfactory answer.”
“Principal Chen has overpraised me,” Xiao Han chuckled.
Clapping Xiao Han on the shoulder, Chen Aiguo said, “Congratulations on being admitted to Shuimu University.”
While speaking, Chen Aiguo handed Xiao Han the admission notice and then said, “Additionally, our school has decided to cover all your tuition for four years and give you an extra reward of 500,000 yuan.”
“Really?” Xiao Han exclaimed with a smile, “Thank you, Principal Chen.”
“I knew you weren’t too interested in the cash prize,” Xiao Han chuckled.
Chen Aiguo smiled and then said, “Alright, my task here is done. I’m going to find your high school principal, Li Hengzhong.”
“Sure, I’ll see you out!” Xiao Han replied.
The two of them walked shoulder to shoulder toward the road. Xiao Han was half a head taller than Chen Aiguo. Walking together, Xiao Han was neither overbearing nor obsequious, yet he remained polite. Smiling at Chen Aiguo, he said, “Principal Chen, I’ll see you off here then.”
“Alright!” Chen Aiguo nodded and said, “Remember the start date of our academic year, and don’t you be late.”
“Yes!” Xiao Han nodded.
“I’m off.” Chen Aiguo got into his car and then drove away.
Xiao Han watched as Chen Aiguo left. Many neighbors gathered around.
“Xiao Han, you’ve struck it rich, haven’t you?”
“Indeed, several 500,000s! That’s more than many people can earn in a lifetime.”
“Don’t be jealous, all of you; you’ve forgotten the 50,000 yuan Xiao Han donated to us from his chess competition winnings,” one neighbor said.
Neighbors were discussing animatedly, and generally, everyone had a good impression of Xiao Han. Coupled with recent strong media publicity, his image had always been very positive. It was evident that the neighbors liked Xiao Han. Especially since when he was from a poor family background, he had won 100,000 yuan but still managed to donate 50,000 yuan to the community. This had earned him great admiration from the residents of Fuxing Community.
“Indeed, Xiao Han has always been a good kid.”
“Exactly, whose child is as well-behaved as Xiao Han?”
“Not only is he well-mannered and sensible, but he’s also hardworking and academically excellent. It’s only right for him to receive so many cash awards.”
The neighbors couldn’t stop praising Xiao Han, and he was indeed held in high regard by everyone.
This time, with such a large sum of prize money, Xiao Han naturally planned to pay off that suite in Evergrande City in one go. Although Mother Xiao wasn’t planning to move there, she still wanted her son to buy that suite. After all, Xiao Han would definitely need a new house when he got married, for what girl would marry him without one? Even with a good education, who knew if he could find a good job later? What if he couldn’t?
So, taking advantage of such a substantial discount, she decisively asked her son to buy that suite, to be used later when he got married.
Looking at his mother, Xiao Han grinned and said, “Mom, why don’t we go take a look at that suite now?”
“Sure,” Mother Xiao instantly brightened up.
Xiao Han immediately called Li Dapang to drive over. When Li Dapang heard they were going to look at a house, he was also thrilled. He raced over in his car. The vehicle quickly stopped in front of Xiao Han’s home, and he hurriedly said, “Xiao Han, are we going to see the house?”
“Yeah!” Xiao Han nodded, then said, “The boss of Evergrande City promised me a 50% discount on a suite. How could I miss such an opportunity?”
“Okay,” Li Dapang nodded immediately.
“Big Fatty,” Mother Xiao hurriedly said, “has your admission notice come yet?”
“Auntie, I’m not going to university,” Li Dapang replied, “My scores aren’t good enough for any prestigious schools; I could only attend some third-rate colleges. Studying at those colleges isn’t worth it.”
“That’s true,” Mother Xiao nodded, “Instead of wasting money, it’s better to start working early, find a wife, and settle down, right?”
“Right!” Li Dapang agreed, and he opened the car door, helping Mother Xiao into the car with a big smile. Xiao Han took the passenger seat. Although Li Xiaoya had given him a BMW SUV, Xiao Han felt it was too high-profile. Thus, the car remained parked in Li Xiaoya’s residential area.
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Xiao Han smiled mischievously, chuckled, and said, “Let’s go.”
The car quickly started. The Golden Van, although a bit worn-out, was perfectly fine as a means of transportation. It easily handled carrying loads or people. Evergrande City was considered a high-end estate in Linjiang City, with a per-square-meter price over 10,000 yuan, which deterred many. Only people with high incomes dared to consider buying a house there.
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