Chapter 205 - 198 Gentle 2
Chen Yuanyuan was considerate and whispered a thank you to Lin Fei. Her impression of Lin Fei, who she had only met a few times, was still stuck on that night at the snack street. That evening, Lin Fei was surrounded by a gang of hooligans yet remained calm and composed. Just like now, sitting on the sofa, looking as unflustered as if nothing could faze him, a scene that left a deep impression on her. Moreover, she felt guilty about leaving Lin Fei behind that day, along with the rest of their group. The friendship with those boys had since faded, with no further contact between them. She had expected to hear news of Lin Fei getting hurt afterward, but strangely, there was no reaction; this made Chen Yuanyuan both puzzled and slightly mystified by Lin Fei.
Seeing the weight lifted from his heart, Chen Jingde also couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief and said with a long exhale.
"Yuanyuan’s gaokao scores didn’t even reach the standards for tier-three universities, so it’s completely meaningless to pay for those. She herself is unwilling and says she plans to attend a junior college instead. On this point, I’d rather she redo a year of high school than attend some junior college. The situation is quite serious. So you all need to study and research this well."
Lin Fei nodded, "Uncle Chen, I can only guarantee that I’ll do my best."
"That’s all I needed to hear. Shall we set a time?" Chen Jingde asked. Now, Lin Fei’s terrifying academic performance seemed to create a subtle pressure felt by everyone facing him, even the adults. Chen Jingde was conversing with Lin Fei as if he were talking to another adult because of this aura—that’s the change in attitude inevitably brought on by achievement.
"I’m available every day at noon, afternoons, and evenings, it’s up to Yuanyuan."
"Then let’s do every day at noon and evening, right here at your place!" Chen Jingde decided resolutely. After saying this, he too blushed a little. He had completely filled up all of Lin Fei’s free time. "I’ll pay you a salary! A hundred per hour!"
"No, let’s not do that, it shouldn’t be about money," Lin Fei said with a wry smile, declining the offer. "I’m already going to tutor Nannan and the others, adding Yuanyuan won’t make much difference."
"Alright!! The second-top scholar in the entire province truly speaks differently!" Chen Jingde laughed, "If you don’t want money, that’s fine. After the tutoring, I’ll give you a mysterious gift!"
"You flatter me," Lin Fei said helplessly.
"Can we start today?" Chen Jingde asked. He didn’t want to delay a single day as Yuanyuan was in a critical situation. He didn’t ask for much, only hoping that she could get into a university on her own merit, regardless if it’s second-tier or third-tier. Seeing his daughter depressed and not stepping out of the house was disturbing for him. It was troublesome to impose like this, but he promised to make it up later. At a time like this, he had to put aside his pride and ask for help. Otherwise, Lin Fei would soon be off to university and the chance would be lost.