Chapter 294: Forced to Reveal Identity (Part 1)

The purchasing power of a hundred thousand yuan in 2023 was not insignificant; it could buy a Corolla, not to mention in the year 2001 when money was even more valuable.

Houses in the provincial city were only around 2000 yuan per square meter.

Director Li, however, was reluctant to accept the hundred thousand yuan, “One thousand is already the limit. You are still university students, and the money is earned by your parents, their hard-earned sweat and blood. It shouldn’t be spent carelessly.”

Shen Lingyao insisted, “Director Li, my money is not from my parents…”

Before Director Li could inquire further, the senior director next to him quickly asked, “Not from your parents, then whose is it?”

At that moment.

One of Li Manrou’s followers immediately pointed at Zhao Qingfeng, “It’s his, right? Ha, what’s the difference between spending your parents’ money and spending your boyfriend’s money? Aside from having a pretty face, you’re nothing, just showing off by spending big money here pretending to be a saint. Isn’t it all just to compete with Manrou for the top spot at the Mid-Autumn Festival gala?”

There were those who defended Li Manrou, and there were those who defended Shen Lingyao.

Zhao Qingfeng didn’t need to say a word, as supporters from both sides quickly engaged in a verbal duel at the orphanage.

“Bullshit, the money Li Manrou spends is also from her boyfriend who drives a sports car.”

“Besides, her boyfriend drives such a nice sports car, and only donated ten thousand yuan. Look at Zhao Qingfeng, he doesn’t even have a car, just works part-time at Erlunsi, probably donating his entire year’s salary!”

“That’s even more pathetic, pretending to be richer than you are! Donating a year’s salary in one go, even though you earn a lot, we still look down on you!”

“Shut up, can’t you just see the reality? Regardless of their motives, be it kindness or competition, the fact that the money goes to the orphanage is what matters. And the reality shows that our campus beauty Shen Lingyao donated more than Li Manrou. Not only is Li Manrou second in school rankings, but she’s also second in donations, always following behind our Shen Lingyao, the eternal second-place!”

The students argued loudly, and the senior director hurriedly stepped in to calm things down.

Li Manrou was furious, glaring at Shen Lingyao, thinking she was indeed the rival she had always recognized, always competing with her in everything!

She was really overthinking it.

Initially, Shen Lingyao never intended to compete with anyone.

One, because she disdained to; and two, there was no need.

But with Li Manrou repeatedly treating her as a rival, even someone as patient as Shen Lingyao couldn’t stand it. After all, even a clay Buddha has some anger, let alone a girl who often ‘violently’ interacts with Zhao Qingfeng?

She insisted on donating a hundred thousand, but Director Li just wouldn’t accept it.

Left with no choice, Zhao Qingfeng pulled Director Li aside into the office.

After sitting down, Director Li poured him a cup of tea, speaking very politely, “Student Zhao, you are young and promising, leading a big company at such a young age, I really admire that. But as the students just said, even though you can earn about ten thousand yuan a month, which indeed is not a small amount, donating a hundred thousand on behalf of your girlfriend is equivalent to more than half a year’s salary for you. I cannot accept that under any circumstances. Otherwise, just donate a little as a gesture…”

Zhao Qingfeng didn’t answer immediately but looked around.

The entire orphanage was not large, just an old three-story building and a small playground of over a hundred square meters at the entrance.

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