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Hearing Wei Yuan's mysterious words, Lan Xue also felt playful and pinched the flesh at his waist, saying, "What are you doing here? Hurry up and tell me."
Wei Yuan grabbed her hand and replied, "You let go of me first."
"I'll let go after you do," Lan Xue pouted, feeling that Wei Yuan's grip on her hand brought an unexpected intimacy that made her heart flutter. It seemed that her relationship with him was becoming increasingly unclear.
Wei Yuan had not yet connected the dots regarding the romantic implications. He gently asked Lan Xue, "You saw me at the bookstore selling books today. I still have many books in hand, so I naturally need to find a way to sell them. Who are you selling to?"
Upon hearing Wei Yuan's words, Lan Xue pondered, her big eyes rolling cutely as she said, "If they are genuine books, selling them to bookstores would be the best option. However, bookstores have a lot of foot traffic and more books, so sales aren't guaranteed. You came to find Director Liu; you wouldn't be thinking of targeting schools, would you?"
Wei Yuan turned around and playfully pinched Lan Xue's nose as he would with his cousin Xie Yufei, saying, "You’re smarter than I imagined. It seems like being too smart isn't a good thing for a girl."
Lan Xue laughed and replied, "Just know when to play dumb!"
It was then that Wei Yuan realized that trying to pursue a smart girl was not an easy task. However, it seemed that when a girl fell head over heels for a man, her intelligence dropped to zero? This experiment seemed worth trying!
"Ah, it's you two! What brings you here to see the teacher? You’re not here to report your romance to me, are you?" Director Liu said with surprise and a teasing tone upon seeing them.
Director Liu was a man who appeared very approachable. Approaching forty years old, he had neatly combed hair reminiscent of the traditional hairstyle of certain historical figures. He wore gold-rimmed glasses that concealed eyes filled with a merchant's cunning. Dressed in a well-fitted suit, he always wore an enigmatic smile that made him hard to read. Unlike typical school leaders who were often rigid...
Overall, he looked more like a successful businessman than an educator.
What was the difference? Talking with an educator could be quite tedious; often it involved going around in circles without getting to the point. However, conversing with a successful businessman was much simpler; it was more like negotiation! Since ancient times, merchants have valued profit over relationships; no amount of flattery could sway them—only benefits were their most powerful weapon!
Wei Yuan usually managed to exchange a few words with Director Liu because he was different from other school leaders who liked to place themselves on a moral high ground. Director Liu was very down-to-earth; indeed, he was a real person. Real people are always more likable than hypocrites, aren't they?
Director Liu picked up a pack of cigarettes from the table, handed one to Wei Yuan, and then asked, "It seems like I haven't seen you at school for almost a month?"
"Not quite a month, right? Do you miss me that much, Director?" Wei Yuan replied casually, speaking to him in a relaxed manner, as if he were chatting with a straightforward and lovable rascal.
"Get lost! I'm not some old mountain hermit. So, did you bring a pretty girlfriend to show off to me today?" Director Liu took a puff of his cigarette and laughed.
"Who would dare? Everyone knows you're the real handsome guy, Director Liu. How could I compare?" Wei Yuan chuckled.
Upon hearing this, Director Liu said, "I could easily be your father; don’t act so familiar with me! I heard you've been having some issues lately. Do you need me to mobilize some classmates to raise funds for you?"
"Don't even think about it! You just want to take the opportunity to make some money, you vampire!" Wei Yuan laughed.
Blue Studies listened to the conversation between the two troublemakers, utterly dumbfounded. Was this really a conversation between a school director and a student?
Liu Haisheng's expression suddenly darkened. He patted Wei Yuan on the shoulder and said, "Honestly, I know many people see me as just a profit-driven jerk. But when it comes to talking with you, if you really need help, I won't stand by idly. Just ask for help if you need it; just don't ask for more than a thousand..."
Wei Yuan felt somewhat touched by the earlier words but was disappointed by the last part about not exceeding a thousand. Although he would never ask him for money, hearing that still left him feeling let down. This old guy was still the same; it's hard to change one's nature!
Wei Yuan shook his head and said, "You really think you've changed? You expect me to pull even a few feathers from this stingy old rooster? Should I feel grateful?"
Liu Haisheng smiled and gave Wei Yuan's shoulder a hearty pat: "You little rascal, just keep insulting me indirectly! I'm just trying to be kind but get no thanks in return; it's like being struck by lightning for my good intentions—like being bitten by a dog for being nice..."
Listening to Liu Haisheng lament about how his kindness was misunderstood didn't bother Wei Yuan too much. Liu Haisheng had only been at Jinghai No. 1 Middle School for just over a year. By chance, he had noticed Wei Yuan daydreaming in class and pulled him aside for a talk. Initially, Wei Yuan thought this director would deliver another long-winded speech.
Unexpectedly, once they got into the office, Liu Haisheng tossed him a cigarette. The two of them then stretched out like peers, propping their feet on the coffee table and chatting freely without restraint. Wei Yuan gradually found some of Liu Haisheng's educational views quite innovative and more suitable for the new generation of students than the old clichés. Unfortunately, despite holding significant power, he lacked the courage to reform and was merely focused on making money quietly.
However, at least interacting with this real person, Wei Yuan felt an unprecedented sense of ease, something he couldn't achieve even when facing his deceased father. From then on, Director Liu frequently pulled Wei Yuan into the office at school, and those unaware of the situation might have thought Wei Yuan had committed some serious offense...
At this moment, Wei Yuan no longer hesitated and got straight to the point: "Don't worry, I'm not here to ask for money; I'm here to give you money!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Haisheng felt a bit confused: "Give money? What do you mean?"
Wei Yuan was about to explain when Liu Haisheng, thinking he was clever, interjected: "You wouldn't be thinking of skipping classes for several weeks and wanting to return to school for the college entrance exam, would you? I can help with that; discussing money seems pointless."
Wei Yuan shrugged and glanced at Lan Xue, both looking helpless. Then Lan Xue seemed to understand the meaning in Wei Yuan's gaze and took out the book that Wei Yuan had handed her earlier at the Video Store. It was a relatively simple introductory economics book.
"Aren't you always saying that today's kids should learn financial management early? Do you think this book is suitable for middle school students now?" Wei Yuan placed the book on the table and said to Liu Haisheng.
Liu Haisheng picked up the book and flipped through a few pages before responding: "It is indeed quite suitable. Why aren't you in school now? Instead, you've become a book vendor?"
Wei Yuan smiled slightly without denying it: "That's not a problem. I have many different types of books suitable for students from seventh grade to senior year at Jinghai Middle School. I hope to sell them through your office, and we can discuss the profit-sharing details!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Haisheng praised him: "Good! You’ve really moved beyond just studying textbooks; you’re thinking flexibly now. This is a good thing!"
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