Huayu 1995

Chapter 152 The Principal's Sense of Ritual (Seeking monthly votes at the end of the month)

Even with Zhang Heping mediating, the Hope Primary School project was still very difficult to negotiate.

“Since its establishment in 89, I have visited impoverished towns and villages all over the country. Your Mengcun County has a considerable amount of arable land per capita, and it is not some barren and desolate place. In comparison, many places need to build schools more than you do…”

Director Tang had a worried and distressed look about the country and its people. His hair was gray and his face was dark. He looked like the kind of person who would get things done.

"Old Tang~"

Zhang Heping was glad he had come along; otherwise, he was afraid that the stubborn Tang Chuan would have gotten into a fight with the hot-blooded young Su Chao.

“Zhang Ju, you have no idea how hard it is for children in the mountains to go to school. Children under ten years old have to get up at five o'clock, cross mountains and ridges, climb more than a dozen cliffs, and spend several hours to get to school. I walked with them and almost fell into the ravine... This is where I fell!”

Tang Chuan pointed to a very obvious scar on his forehead.

"Sigh, it's all thanks to you guys that things will get better and better!"

Zhang Heping felt a surge of emotion.

Tang Chuan graduated from Renmin University and was considered by many to be a bright future. However, he became somewhat obsessed after getting involved with Project Hope.

I spend most of the year exploring mountain valleys.

"Director Tang, I'll donate 470,000 yuan. One will be built in our village, and you can decide on the other one. Besides, this won't be my last donation. I'll donate money every year, even every month."

Su Chao himself isn't a good person, but he really admires people like him.

Moreover, by entrusting the donated money to such people, you at least don't have to worry about it turning into luxury items like cars and bags used to support mistresses or goddaughters.

"..."

Tang Chuan clearly did not believe it.

He had seen many people like this; they made a little money and, in a moment of impulsiveness, decided to help those in distress.

You'll regret it as soon as you turn your back, and the more you think about it, the more you'll regret it.

Some people gritted their teeth and accepted it, vowing never to donate again.

Those who are less respectable might even approach them and demand a refund of the money they have already donated.

The number of people who donate a second time is significantly less than the number of people who donate for the first time.

“I can vouch for him. This kid came from the countryside and made money with his musical talent. He earned hundreds of thousands in just a few months, and he didn’t use a single penny for personal enjoyment. He donated it all to Project Hope. He’s just like you, a very… kind person.”

Zhang Heping didn't know how to describe it.

Perhaps long ago, he was also naive, willing to disregard everything for his so-called beliefs and ideals.

Now, all he wants is to get promoted... to higher positions!
I just want to improve!

Nobody should stop him from making progress!
"As long as I make money in the future, I will definitely continue to donate. My goal is to build 500 Hope Primary Schools!"

Su Chao is very generous.

Anyway, he spent money he couldn't use.

There are discounts initially, but once the discounts are gone, the cost will be even higher.

Then there are attributes and experience points, which are the real money-makers. Building 500 Hope Primary Schools is not a problem at all.

Of course, only funds within the system can be donated.

His own money... is useful!
Next, Su Chao and Zhang Heping worked together to finally persuade Tang Chuan to agree.

After the negotiation, both Su Chao and Zhang Heping were somewhat listless.

Paranoiacs are truly terrifying.

However, if there were more paranoid people like this in the world, the world would probably be a better place.

After donating 477,500 yuan, Su Chao still had 90,000 yuan left.

His actual assets already exceeded 100,000.

The advertising company contributed 50,000 yuan.

These days, registered capital needs to be actually paid up; a company must have this money to operate.

The contract with the shampoo company has been signed, and Su Chao plans to film the advertisement this month.

That way, I can earn another one or two hundred thousand.

He also received a considerable amount of money.

Then, a few days ago, I paid my brothers' wages and bonuses, and then gave the teachers 5,000 yuan to pay their teaching hours.

We also need to allocate some funds to renovate another classroom.

Even a simple task like this will cost several thousand dollars.

Okay, actually not all of the 90,000 yuan belonged to Su Chao.

And Thor's 55,000.

He still has less than 40,000 yuan left.

Fortunately, after receiving the special receipt from the China Youth Development Foundation, he didn't need to pay any taxes.

Project Hope is different from ordinary charity; it can fully offset costs.

After all, he only earned 500,000 yuan in total, donated 470,000 yuan, and had less than 40,000 yuan left.

If that doesn't work, then no one will be willing to donate money.

The next few days will be about the second cohort and the academic classes.

The first class is about to graduate.

The original plan was for 65 class hours, but now we've already taught nearly 100 and over 100.

It has already exceeded the standard by more than double.

After the flyers for the second cohort were posted, they immediately attracted many people to sign up.

The legends surrounding the Dream Home, passed down by word of mouth among art students, have long been shrouded in mystery.

What is the textbook designated by the International Society for Performing Arts (ISPA)?

Teachers from the Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Film Academy personally taught the classes.

What about collaborating with examiners to run a school?

……

The more rumors spread, the more outrageous it becomes.

That's utter nonsense. They just boasted a bit when they were running one class.

No, it's not needed now.

It is imperative to draw a clear line and sever all ties; Su Chao has not mentioned ISPA again.

The collaboration ended, and the relationship broke down!

ISPA will never have the opportunity to enter the domestic market again.

The academic classes are only for art students.

The instructors can be impoverished students from the Normal University.

Many students from the Normal University work as tutors to earn money. They are paid 20 or 30 yuan per lesson, and if they teach four lessons a day, they can earn 100 yuan. Many top students from the Normal University want to do this kind of work-study program.

It's much easier than art exam preparation classes.

The key is still the art exam preparation class; that's what Su Chao values ​​most.

He insisted on interviewing every single student.

This is a sense of ritual that belongs to the principal.

"Yan Danchen... that's a nice name. Why did you sign up for our training course..."

Su Chao interviewed several people and finally met one who would become famous in the future.

In the past, fewer people came to the classes, making it easier to encounter future stars. Now, as soon as a class is announced, hundreds of candidates flock over for interviews.

This truly is a case of the strong sifting through the sands.

“Practicing alone is too boring. Here, there are many people gathered together, which creates a better learning atmosphere. I secretly came here once before, and they said that the new classes would start in September, so I've been waiting for it.”

Yan Danchen comes from a well-off family. After graduating from junior high school, he was successfully admitted to a vocational art school in Hunan.

One day after graduation, I saw the admission brochure for the Beijing Film Academy. With my mother's encouragement and support, I went north to prepare for the entrance exam.

At first, she shared a hotel with others, and whenever they had free time, they would work hard together to improve their physical fitness and other weaknesses.

However, my roommate gave up before even lasting a month.

Okay, let's try another one.

The result was even faster than the previous one who gave up.

Don't be afraid, there must be someone who can stick to their dreams just like her.

Four... Four roommates left in less than two months!
摔~
Yan Danchen is almost driven to depression by them.

She signed up for a class on a whim and found that the class was full of girls. Before she could even feel happy that she had found her tribe, the person who ran the class encouraged them to work as hostesses.

Yan Danchen was terrified.

He didn't even dare to ask for the money back, and fled in a hurry to urinate.

I heard there's a training course here that requires an interview to enroll, and they offer a refund if you don't pass the initial test. They've hired famous teachers to teach there.

Very, very professional.

It doesn't matter if the teacher is famous; Yan Danchen feels that she can learn it herself.

The atmosphere was just so great.

She once sneaked over and saw people rehearsing a skit for the arts entrance exam.

A group of people are having a lively time.

She was incredibly envious, feeling lonely and isolated, and really wanted to join in...

Hearing that they were recruiting again, she rushed over immediately.

Sing me a song.

Although she has already been given a "passed" stamp, the necessary procedures still need to be followed.

Moreover, isn't listening to a future superstar sing much more interesting than listening to music in a brothel?

"This one looks alright, it looks soft and chubby..."

Hao Lei leaned against the window, watching the principal interview new students in the courtyard.

"It's not like rice cake, and it's not soft and chewy!"

Qin Hailu pouted; nobody ever said she was soft and sweet.

She was lying in bed reading a novel, crossing her legs as she read, her toes twitching back and forth, which certainly had nothing to do with being soft and cuddly.

"Hey, our first class is about to graduate, and the training program will be disbanded. What are your plans? Are you moving out of here?"

Zhang Ziyi applied body lotion to her body, but because she wasn't well-liked, no one helped her apply it.

"The head steward didn't seem to say we had to move out, so I'm not moving!"

Hao Lei snorted.

"I have nowhere to go..."

Zhou Xun sat on the bed, looking down, and could see a pair of small bumps on her pajamas.

It still has some outline.

It should be at least an A.

It can't be any less.

"I'm not moving either. I plan to enroll in a cultural studies tutoring class..."

Zhang Ziyi gives herself a thumbs up.

Her academic performance is indeed quite average. Since she has the opportunity, why not continue to improve it?

Moreover, it's not just academic subjects that improve when you stay.

The principal often organizes everyone to join film crews as extras to gain experience, and there are also music videos and commercials to shoot.

If they move away, maybe some other little slut will get her turn.

“Yeah, I want to sign up for academic classes too, I’m so uneducated…”

Qin Hailu suddenly realized.

She calculated her class hours last night and realized she only had a few days left to attend, and she secretly wiped away her tears.

"You read novels every day, you're the most cultured person."

Hao Lei looked away. The principal was interviewing yet another new candidate. He was of average appearance and had almost no talent.

The second cohort was really useless; they were far worse than the first cohort.

“Yuan Quan, if you’re leaving, a friend of mine wants to move in…”

"I'm not leaving, don't even think about taking my bed..."

As Yuan Quan combed his hair, he refused without hesitation.

Her family wasn't particularly well-off, but the principal arranged many work-study opportunities for her.

He earned a few hundred yuan for playing minor roles.

The music video company gave her a spot with a reward of one thousand yuan.

There are also shampoo commercials.

She filmed with Zhang Ziyi and Zhou Xun.

The principal said the budget was sufficient and each of them would receive a reward of two thousand yuan.

In the end, the money earned from the training courses was more than the tuition fees.

It's practically like getting the principal for free!
(End of this chapter)