Chu Yuanchen was a little embarrassed. Smith was tall and burly, well-dressed, and elegant. At first glance, he looked like a successful businessman.
"Mr. Allen, you appreciate it."
"No, I didn't win any awards. Chu is really great. He saved my life. As you Chinese say, a life-saving grace should be repaid with a fist."
Smith's pronunciation was not accurate, and he said that he used punches to retaliate. Chu Lingyun wished he could punch him.
"Please come inside, my friends."
Smith was still immersed in his acting skills. After saying hello, he made a gentleman's gesture. Fortunately, Chu Lingyun had told her in advance not to let him practice Western etiquette on his mother.
If Smith dares to kiss his mother's cheek or the back of her hand, Chu Lingyun will definitely beat him.
The living room of the villa is large and luxuriously decorated.
Chu Lingyun also temporarily hired two servants. A maid came to make coffee for them. Smith acted like a master and invited them to sit on the sofa.
This villa was rented by Chu Lingyun through some connections. If the owner hadn't left temporarily due to something else, it would have been impossible to rent it.
Seeing such a good place, and with Chu Lingyun's guarantee, Chu Yuanchen completely believed in Smith's identity.
Chu Yuanchen is a straight-tempered person. After sitting down, he will directly ask: "Mr. Allen, I heard that you want to donate to build a school..."
Smith suddenly waved his hand: "Mr. Chu, don't worry, listen to me first."
According to the script given to him by Chu Lingyun, Smith told a beautiful story about himself. When he first arrived in China, the city he went to was Chongqing, and he lived happily there for a year.
When talking about the mountains and rivers of Chongqing, Smith is so clear-cut that people who don’t know would think he has been there.
"Chongqing is a beautiful city, but it's a pity that I can't go there and take a look before returning to China."
At the end, Smith looked regretful, his acting skills were enough to add a chicken drumstick.
"Mr. Allen, Chongqing is indeed good. When will you return to China?"
Chu Yuanchen didn't know why Smith talked so much about Chongqing, and thought he was reluctant to leave China before leaving.
"I have a ferry ticket in three days. I will go to Shanghai tomorrow. You guys came in time."
"You are leaving tomorrow?"
Chu Yuanchen was stunned, and looked at his son with some dissatisfaction. They were about to leave, and he didn't notify him in time. He would have come in advance if he had known.
"It doesn't matter. I will take care of all the things here before I leave. Mr. Chu, you already know that I want to donate to build a school, but I have a few requirements for this school." Smith raised his head and said with a smile.
Proud.
"Mr. Allen, please speak."
Chu Yuanchen hurriedly said that for him, building a school is the most important thing. What he wants to build is not an ordinary school, but a school that waives tuition and provides scholarships.
Such a school is not easy and can help more poor students.
"First, this school must be built in Chongqing."
As soon as Smith finished speaking, Chu Yuanchen and his wife were dumbfounded. Previously, they thought that the school could be built anywhere. For this reason, they specially discussed the most suitable place in Ningcheng for building this school.
As a result, the first request was to build the school in Chongqing.
They have never been to Chongqing, and in their impression Chongqing is very far away.
Smith continued: "Second, you must be the principal, Mr. Chu. I can't trust anyone else."
Chu Yuanchen was stunned again. If he was asked to be the principal, wouldn't that mean that he had to go to Chongqing?
"Mr. Allen, I can recommend a highly respected person to be the principal. I guarantee that he is reliable."
Chu Yuanchen said hurriedly that he had no plans to leave Ningcheng at all. This was too sudden.
Smith stretched out his index finger and shook his head together: "No, it can only be you. This is my reward for Chu's life-saving grace. If someone else is to be the principal, I will not build it."
Chu Yuanchen was stunned. He must be the principal of this school and it must be built in Chongqing. Isn’t this a difficult task?
He hurriedly looked at his son, hoping that Chu Lingyun could help persuade Smith.
Noticing his father's eyes, Chu Lingyun shook his head slightly and said softly: "I have talked with Smith before. He insists on doing this. I can't persuade him. You also know that some foreigners are very stubborn."
"Third, after this school is built, there should not be too many students. It is limited to two hundred. My funds are not that sufficient, so I can only help these people for the time being."
Smith finished his three conditions, and there was no problem with the third one. Nowadays, the level of education of Chinese people is not high, and 200 people in middle schools are not too few.
But the first two points made Chu Yuanchen very embarrassed.
"Mr. Allen, I know you have good intentions, but I still have a job in Ningcheng and can't leave. It's no problem if you want to build the school in Chongqing. I promise to find a suitable principal for you."
Chu Yuanchen was still fighting for it. Smith shook his head again and said affirmatively: "No, it can only be you. I will give you five thousand US dollars in construction fees for this school. If it is not enough, you can add more. In addition, I will give you another five thousand US dollars every year."
operating expenses."
The school built by Chu Lingyun did not plan to charge fees. The small amount of fees refers to food fees, but there are no tuition fees and book fees.
Five thousand US dollars, equivalent to more than 16,000 French currency, is definitely enough to build a school with 200 students.
The annual operating fee of five thousand US dollars is definitely enough for a school with 200 students. If you save a little, you can also subsidize these children with food.
"In addition, Mr. Chu, your remuneration is one thousand US dollars per year. I will give you this money separately and do not need to come from my donation."
One thousand US dollars, more than three thousand French currency, is more than twice Chu Yuanchen's current income.
The price was so sincere that Chu Yuanchen couldn't say anything. None of the principals in his school had so much.
"You should think about it carefully. I am on the train tomorrow morning. Give me a reply before tomorrow. If you agree, I will hand over the first batch of school construction funds and three years of operating expenses to Chu, totaling US$20,000. If not,
It’s a pity that this school can only be built in Chongqing myself when I return to China in the future.”
Smith brought the coffee cup, which meant seeing off the guests.
"Smith, thank you for your support for our country's education. We will consider it carefully and say goodbye."
Chu Yuanchen still wanted to speak, but Chu Lingyun hurriedly grabbed him and took them away together.
Smith's performance is very good, with moderate intensity. How can Chu Lingyun give his father a chance to negotiate with him? If you talk too much, you will make mistakes, so you should leave as soon as possible.
Only in this way can the father be forced to make a decision as soon as possible.
"Goodbye, my friends, I hope to hear good news from you instead of regrets."
Smith also sent them to the door and added a fire to them before leaving.
This chapter has been completed!