Chapter 844: Chapter 753 Donate a School Directly_2 Chapter 844: Chapter 753 Donate a School Directly_2 Yang Ping didn’t say much at the mont but reminded his brother-in-law, “Anyway, once you’re done with the fundraising, let know. Before you leave, I’ll treat you and your colleagues to a al.”
The brother-in-law felt that one al was acceptable, “No need to be so polite, treating us tonight is enough.”
“That won’t do. It’s settled then, before you leave, I must treat you to a al, rember that,” Yang Ping insisted.
Since it was a rare visit, and his brother-in-law was being so polite, he agreed.
The two were drenched in sweat by the ti they had moved everything upstairs. Xiao Su was constantly pouring water for them and helping her brother-in-law wash his hands and face.
“You should stay at our house these few days, brother-in-law, instead of a hotel. A hotel is never as good as one’s own ho,” Xiao Su suggested.
“I need to stay with them because it’s more convenient, considering the business we need to run daily and the discussions we need to have in the evenings,” the brother-in-law gently declined.
“Evening matters can be discussed over the phone. Don’t stay in a hotel, I’ve already prepared the room for you,” Xiao Su insisted earnestly.
The brother-in-law actually had his own thoughts. His brother-in-law was beyond reproach, but he wasn’t single; he had a family. He needed to consider his brother-in-law’s partner’s feelings. City daughters-in-law, while not exactly despising rural relatives, mostly preferred not to stay at their hos—it really wasn’t convenient.
Moreover, when the couple had to work, having him stay over would definitely require them to spend ti entertaining him, arranging everything from washing up to breakfast to dinner, severely disrupting their normal lives.
“Brother-in-law, listen to Xiao Su, stay here for these few days and don’t refuse. It won’t affect your business at all,” Xiao Su said.
Patting his brother-in-law on the shoulder, Yang Ping knew what the brother-in-law was thinking.
But how could he possibly stay elsewhere on his first visit? This wasn’t just any relative; this was his brother-in-law, who had been very good to him and his family. Yang Ping treated him like his own brother.
Seeing how insistent the young couple was, and that they had truly prepared everything, and considering that his brother-in-law’s house was quite large with bedrooms that had private bathrooms, making it convenient, the brother-in-law agreed to stay.
“You’re putting yourselves out, it’s so embarrassing since you’re also busy with work,” the brother-in-law said politely.
Xiao Su replied, “Brother-in-law, you’re being too formal. Yang Ping often speaks highly of how good my sister and brother-in-law are to us. It’s rare for you to co to Nandu, so don’t be so courteous.”
Although the brother-in-law was a learned man, he could tell that this girl was educated and well-mannered, so he felt at ease staying there.
That evening, Yang Ping hosted a dinner for the brother-in-law and his colleagues at an extrely high-end restaurant, and everyone envied Vice Principal Li for having such a wonderful young brother-in-law, who was a doctor in a big coastal city despite his young age.
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The next day, Xiao Su personally made breakfast at ho, and after Yang Ping and Xiao Su had breakfast with her brother-in-law, he went off to run the business with his colleagues.
During these days, following Xiao Su’s arrangents, her brother-in-law had breakfast and dinner at ho, while having lunch outside with his colleagues.
After several days of visiting, the brother-in-law had seen all the bosses on the list.
“How did it go? Brother-in-law, have the funds co through?” Yang Ping asked with concern.
The brother-in-law furrowed his brows, “We’ve only managed to raise one hundred and fifty thousand, less than half. We’ll take it step by step; this year we can reinforce part of it, and we will figure out the rest next year. The bosses are also tight on funds. Over the past few years, they’ve donated quite a bit for road constructions, bridge building, archway erections, new constructions at the township hospital, model engineering projects, and so on. The county and town governnts have made several visits, and they’ve already donated several tis. This ti, they’re really just making a token contribution through gritted teeth.”
So, only about one hundred and fifty thousand was raised.
“Don’t worry, brother-in-law. I have a friend who is also a boss, and when he heard you were coming to raise funds, he wanted to contribute as well. I’m going to treat you and your colleagues to a al tomorrow, and he’ll co over. It’s no problem for him to give so money,” Yang Ping reassured him.
“Really? Would that be appropriate?”
The brother-in-law felt hesitant about Yang Ping’s friend contributing money, even though he was a boss, but he wasn’t a local.
Yang Ping nodded slightly, “Don’t worry, he’s my best friend. There’s nothing inappropriate about it.”
Thus, the following evening, which was the night before the brother-in-law and his colleagues were scheduled to leave Nandu,
Boss Cheng hosted a al for the brother-in-law and his colleagues, and of course, the standard certainly wouldn’t be low—it was the best hotel in town.
At the dinner table, Yang Ping introduced, “This is my friend, Boss Cheng, a kind-hearted businessman who loves charity work. He heard that you’re raising funds and wanted to learn about the school’s situation to see if he could help.”
Everyone had been worried about this issue, but upon hearing that a boss was willing to help, hope was reignited imdiately.
“I really like children. Tell how much more money you need, and I’ll see if I can help,” Boss Cheng offered, personally pouring tea for everyone.
The brother-in-law and his colleagues were overwheld by the favor, a boss offering money and being so polite, and especially the old principal, who had seldom visited big cities, was a bit at a loss amidst the luxury of the hotel and the courteous boss.
So the brother-in-law brought out the plan, explaining why the school needed a loan, how much money was needed, and where it would be used, “Look, Boss Cheng, this is our plan—roughly, we’re still short of two hundred thousand to solve the problem.”
After finishing, the brother-in-law also pulled out the local governnt’s introduction letter and other docunts.
Boss Cheng listened to the brother-in-law’s explanation, “Brother-in-law, two hundred thousand?”
“Two hundred thousand?” Boss Cheng rely asked casually, but the brother-in-law, quick-witted, imdiately replied, “We’ve already raised one hundred and fifty thousand. Being able to raise another hundred and fifty thousand would be enough.”
Boss Cheng refilled the brother-in-law’s tea, “Brother-in-law, here’s what I think. Instead of reinforcing your building, why not just forego the reinforcent? Reinforcing again and again, it’s going to be the sa thing in the end.”
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