Chapter 41: Scared to Sleep Alone! (1/2)

If there really were people in the world with a sharp tongue but a soft heart, then Teacher Yan would certainly fit that description.

He was known for his strictness, handling students as fiercely as the terrifying King Yama.

Yet his heart was very tender.

He unhesitatingly did his utmost to help any student with academic or life problems.

Zhao Qingfeng’s memories flashed rapidly through his mind.

He vividly remembered the times Teacher Yan had helped his classmates.

Free tutoring in his private time was just a trivial matter for him.

He even paid out of his own pocket several times to solve the problem of rural students who couldn’t afford review materials.

On weekends, he often invited poor students to his home to improve their meals.

Words as doctrine, actions as law.

He not only had innovative methods in education but also poured great love and affection into his students.

Zhao Qingfeng still remembered a sentence Teacher Yan once said in a school-wide speech, “Even if I, Yan Wenqing, have to endure all sorts of hardships, I want to provide the children with a carefree environment and fair education.”

At that time,

Many teachers cast disdainful glances at him.

Everyone who had been to school knew.

Giving gifts to teachers seemed to have become an unwritten bad habit, and some even secretly said Teacher Yan was hypocritically taking bribes.

But Zhao Qingfeng could guarantee that Teacher Yan had never accepted any gifts from students or parents.

Otherwise,

Who would wear an old grey shirt for three years and another three years?

This was the very shirt that seniors who had graduated and come back to visit Teacher Yan had witnessed as his signature attire.

“A devoted heart, never regretting, only for the flourishing of students.”

Zhao Qingfeng, moved, gave a thumbs up to Teacher Yan.

“What nonsense are you talking?”

Teacher Yan glared fiercely and kicked him, “Hurry up and go home to study. If you have any problems, contact me anytime!”

“Alright then!”

Zhao Qingfeng, true to his usual style, hurriedly returned the three hundred yuan to Teacher Yan and called for Zhang Yang and Shen Lingyao before running off.

Teacher Yan looked towards the crowded scene, “Zhao Qingfeng, come back here! Take this money back home, do you hear me!”

Forget about the money.

Zhao Qingfeng treasured this sincere gesture in his heart, shouting as he ran, “Teacher, I appreciate your kindness, I’ll repay you!”

Repay?

Teacher Yan reluctantly took back the money, shaking his head slightly.

Just getting into university would be the best repayment; he didn’t even dare dream of a top three finish in the university entrance exams.

Let alone hoping for a university entrance exam top scorer from his class.

After all, that was a matter of chance, not just requiring the teacher’s meticulous teaching but also the student’s own intelligence.

But what if?

Teacher Yan suddenly fell into a reverie.

Just like when he first became a teacher, how much he had hoped that the students he taught would become top scorers, a boundless glory and the wish of his lifetime.

……………….

Half an hour later.

Zhao Qingfeng and the others arrived at Zhang’s small restaurant, located 500 meters away from the brewery.

This two-story small building with an area of 80 square meters was how the Zhang family made their living.

On a typical day,

Zhang Yang would first help out at home.

After finishing the work, he would feed the big yellow dog tied behind the house, and then go to the empty room on the second floor to study.

Zhang Yang’s father, named Zhang Lianfu, had a good name.

Unfortunately, his family had always been poor, with generations of commoners.

Business wasn’t good today.

At mealtime, only two of the six small square tables on the first floor were occupied.

They were eating noodles and fried rice, not bringing in much profit.

Seeing Zhang Yang return with Zhao Qingfeng and Shen Lingyao, Zhang Lianfu warmly greeted them.

He didn’t have much contact with Ding Xiang and Zhao Qingfeng’s mother.

But he was well aware of the good relationship among the three kids.

“Dad, it’s not busy today. I’m going upstairs to study. Brother Zhao is tutoring me!”

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