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Chapter 57 - 57 57 Ways to Express Sincerity

57: Chapter 57: Ways to Express Sincerity 57: Chapter 57: Ways to Express Sincerity Qiao Yu returned to his room and began to consider whether or not to take a trip to Xiao Zhou.

Originally, he thought that with someone covering his travel expenses and accommodations, he could take Qiao Xi along for a trip to Xiao Zhou.

After all, Qiao Xi had never gone out to play because she had been taking care of him for so many years.

Who would have thought she would flatly refuse?

Qiao Yu wasn’t entirely sure if not going to Xiao Zhou was truly Qiao Xi’s idea.

The mother and son were similar in that they both had a lot on their minds.

For instance, to ensure her dear son did not feel guilty, she willingly gave up a free travel opportunity.

Most people wouldn’t think of it, but Qiao Yu considered it possible.

Although Qiao Xi always appeared indifferent towards Qiao Yu, Qiao Yu clearly understood that if anything were to happen to him, his mother probably wouldn’t survive.

This wasn’t an unfounded judgment, but rather one drawn from many details in life.

When he was well, everything at home was fine; but once he had any minor ailment, chaos would ensue at home.

The woman who birthed him really would stay by his bedside day and night, and if she even slightly felt something was wrong, this woman, who self-proclaimed as socially anxious and appeared frail, would unhesitatingly call a car and carry him down the stairs to the best hospital in Star City.

Even if she herself was suffering from a splitting headache at that time.

Yes, every time Qiao Yu got sick, Qiao Xi’s headaches would flare up simultaneously.

But even with such agony, even if she felt like banging her head against the wall in private, she suppressed the urge to drink to relieve her pain, carefully taking care of Qiao Yu at his side.

As a result, Qiao Yu, once grown, developed an incredibly strong endurance.

He wouldn’t show any sign of small ailments or pains.

When most sixth graders burned up to 39 degrees, they were completely listless.

But Qiao Yu could stubbornly act like nothing was wrong, slipping down to the community hospital on his own, paying the fees himself, undergoing all sorts of examinations, getting shots, and repeatedly reminding the doctor he knew not to tell his mom.

Unfortunately, it generally didn’t work out as he wished.

That pesky doctor might let a minor cold slide, but whenever there was even a slight uncertainty, or lab results showed a bacterial or viral infection, he would agree upfront, only to inform Qiao Xi first thing behind the scenes.

Fortunately, Qiao Yu had never suffered from any major illnesses; he had gotten through like this all these years.

Qiao Yu had also become accustomed to everyone expressing love in different ways.

He even now understood that doctor downstairs.

Society’s rules operate like this; unless he can bear the responsibility himself, the doctor has to find a way to protect himself when facing a minor like him.

Just like earlier, even though Qiao Xi said it was lame for a fifteen-year-old to be afraid of going out, she still brought the good guy out.

A high IQ mom with a tough mouth but a soft heart who speaks with insincerity, really gave her son a headache.

As Qiao Yu pondered whether or not to make the trip to Xiao Zhou, the phone rang; it was the good guy calling.

The coincidence was too much, making Qiao Yu feel a sense of fate.

“Hello, Teacher Lan, how are you?”

“Ah, Qiao Yu, we just finished a meeting, and the main focus was discussing your matter.”

“This…

isn’t that an exaggeration?”

Qiao Yu was unsure of the situation.

“Not at all, Principal Zhang is genuinely worried about other schools poaching you, so to maintain consistency, until before the application process ends, if anyone asks about you, they’ll temporarily say you’re a math teacher here.

We won’t make a big deal out of it, you understand, right?”

“Oh?

I don’t care if it’s publicized or not, but can’t people figure out if I’m a student or a teacher?

And the agreement is already signed…”

“The impact of the math competition is contained within the math circle, so news won’t spread that fast.

Everyone’s busy at this time and won’t specially look it up.

As for the agreement, you’ve mentioned that it doesn’t carry much weight, so Principal Zhang is naturally uneasy.

Hence, he’s specifically having me call you to have a good talk.”

“It’s fine, I’m someone who keeps my promises.”

“But if a school were to offer a package where tuition is entirely waived and they secretly offer you a hundred thousand dollars, just like the reward for participating in the IMO at Railway First Middle School, would you still keep your promise?”

Qiao Yu took a deep breath, see, the good guy was too straightforward, but of course, his answer was still impeccable.

“Although you’re a teacher, I must criticize you; any sensible person knows not to test human nature lightly, anytime!

But since you asked…

well…

This is what I think, if there’s really any school willing to hire me and offer money, I would definitely report it to you first.

After all, you’re at Railway First Middle School, and as long as it’s also willing to offer a hundred thousand, even if the other side is famous schools like Changjun or Shida Middle School, I would insist on staying here.”

Qiao Yu vowed confidently.

Hearing these words, Lan Jie felt quite gratified.

At least his reputation was worth more than those prestigious schools.

But before he could respond, Qiao Yu spoke again: “Let’s not talk about this, Teacher Lan.

Just now, the committee of the Little Alibaba math competition sent me an email, inviting me and my guardian to visit the Xiao Zhou Little Alibaba headquarters for the final.

But my mom said she doesn’t want to go to Xiao Zhou, so I directly refused them.

It’s not a problem to participate in the finals from home, right?”

“Hmm?

The committee contacted you directly?

In such a scenario, I suggest you go and participate in the final at Xiao Lake University headquarters.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet many prominent figures in the academic world, who can greatly aid your future development.

If you get along well with some of them, and later become their student, it’ll secure your entire life.”

Lan Jie’s voice was very enthusiastic.

“How much help could they provide?” Qiao Yu asked indifferently.

“Do you know about Professor Tian Yanzhen?

Oh, maybe you don’t, go search online later.

He’s a dual academician of Huaxia Science Academy and the American Academy of Sciences, currently a visiting professor at Yanbei University, and you can check out other titles yourself; he’s one of the competition committee members.

Oh, right, don’t you like money?

The Yanbei International Mathematics Research Center, established through his leadership, raised over 300 million due to his influence and built a research center at Yanbei University.

Do you think if you had the opportunity to follow such a mentor, you’d ever lack chances to earn money in the future?

Besides Academician Tian, many other prominent figures are also there, all academic titans.

While others struggle for funding in research, for them, money seeks them out actively!

Are you seriously going to pass up such an opportunity?

I’m sure you don’t understand the things related to academic advancement I’ll tell you this way: those ten, twenty thousand you care about mean nothing in their eyes.

Many would be willing to spend much more just to get a recommendation letter from these big figures.

And I’m certain you won’t be the only person invited to the headquarters.

Are you going to let this opportunity slip away and give it to someone else?”

Listening to the good fellow’s enthusiastic speech over the phone, Qiao Yu indeed got a bit tempted.

“Then should I go by myself?”

“How about this, if your mom doesn’t have time, why don’t I accompany you for a trip?”

Qiao Yu was quite satisfied, it was sincerity to accompany without even asking when they would travel.

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