Reborn in 2006, I met Mr. Zhou from the past.

Zhou Chenyu didn't finish her sentence, but Su Fengnan understood everything.

"Hmm... Actually, there's no need to delve into those details anymore. I think it would be better to just provide the funding in the name of the school. What do you think?" Su Fengnan looked at Zhou Chenyu, hoping to get his support.

Zhou Chenyu looked at her with undisguised admiration: "This is the safest way to handle it. It avoids a lot of unnecessary gossip and makes the matter seem legitimate."

Of course, he also harbored a half-spoken unspoken thought—this tactic could also shield her from many unnecessary disturbances and tests. After all, sometimes excessive enthusiasm can be a burden.

However, Zhou Chenyu ultimately didn't voice this. He knew this young girl too well; with her intelligence and insight, how could she not have thought of this? If she hadn't already seen through those worldly calculations, she wouldn't have suggested carrying out this good deed in the name of the school.

With Zhou Chenyu's approval, Su Fengnan's eyes crinkled with joy: "Okay, it's settled then. After dinner, I'll go talk to Principal Dong in detail."

"Okay, whatever you say."

As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Zile walked over. Actually, he had already seen the two talking, but he hadn't finished his work and couldn't let go. Now that he finally had a chance, his irritation resurfaced—he just couldn't stand Zhou Chenyu and Su Fengnan always hanging out together.

"What are you whispering about here?" He leaned closer, his tone full of inquiry. "The children have all gone home from school, and Principal Dong has prepared the meal. They're just waiting for us to eat."

"It's nothing," Zhou Chenyu replied casually, then turned to the side, his gaze softening instantly when it fell on Su Fengnan: "Nan'er, let's go."

Su Fengnan glanced at Zhou Chenyu, then at her grandson Le who was left standing to the side, and could only obediently reply "okay" before following Zhou Chenyu's lead.

Watching the two walk away side by side, Sun Zile chuckled in exasperation, muttering under his breath, "They really don't know what's good for them..."

For dinner, Principal Dong specially invited a woman from the village to cook a table of authentic farm-style food. Although it wasn't anything fancy, it tasted exceptionally delicious. He also invited the village secretary to have a couple of drinks with the three men, but the homemade liquor was too strong, and no one dared to drink too much. After dinner, the village secretary pulled the men aside for a chat, and Su Fengnan seized the opportunity to pull Principal Dong aside and tell him her plans. Principal Dong, of course, readily agreed.

After discussing the matter with Principal Dong, Su Fengnan felt relieved. From then on, she only needed to remit funds to the school monthly, and Principal Dong would handle all the other trivial matters.

Seeing that Su Fengnan was whispering to the principal alone again, Zhang Xinrui didn't disturb them. She just sat quietly to the side, her gaze wandering, staring blankly at her grandson, Le, who was talking.

As night deepened, the village secretary led several men back to their homes to rest, while Principal Dong invited Su Fengnan and Zhang Xinrui to his house as well. Neither house was far from the school, and they hurried back, their steps uneven, using flashlights. The mountain night wind was bitingly cold; the nights at this time of year were chillingly cold.

Zhou Chenyu was worried that Su Fengnan would catch a cold, so he had kept the thin wool scarf he had prepared in his coat pocket. Taking advantage of everyone's attention, he quickly took two steps closer to Su Fengnan, and under the cover of darkness, he swiftly pulled out the scarf and wrapped it around her.

Su Fengnan was startled by the sudden movement and subconsciously shrank her neck. Just as she was about to turn around, she heard Zhou Chenyu's deep voice: "Don't move, it's windy."

She didn't dare stop walking, feeling a soft warmth against her neck. Su Fengnan awkwardly raised her hand to touch the scarf, lowering her voice to scold, "When did you prepare this? You didn't even tell me beforehand."

"I grabbed it before getting on the bus, just in case," Zhou Chenyu teased casually, then patted her shoulder gently. "Wrap yourself up tight, or you'll catch a cold and I'll have to take care of you."

Su Fengnan's cheeks flushed slightly, but in the chilly night, she felt a warm glow in her heart. She murmured softly, "Thank you, Brother Zhou..."

Their cautious displays of affection were observed by Sun Zile, who was standing not far away. Looking at the scarf wrapped around Su Fengnan's neck, he felt a strange, inexplicable unease, a surge of bitterness rising within him. Su Fengnan was his savior; if he had met her back then, would he be the one standing beside her now? He gritted his teeth, staring at their retreating figures, a wave of jealousy washing over him.

Soon, everyone dispersed, heading to the principal's house and the village secretary's house to rest. The mountain night was exceptionally quiet, and Su Fengnan slept soundly. The next morning, she got up early and, seeing Zhang Xinrui still sleeping soundly, didn't have the heart to wake her. She strolled alone to Principal Dong's courtyard. Looking around, the entire village was shrouded in a light morning mist, with wisps of smoke rising from every house, intertwining with the white clouds in the mountains, creating a scene like a fairyland.

Su Fengnan couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "This is truly a paradise! Judging from the direction of the mountains, the feng shui seems quite good, it's just a pity... it's too remote and isolated."

"Haha... Miss Su, up so early?" Principal Dong had appeared behind her unnoticed. "You traveled all day yesterday, why didn't you sleep in a little longer?"

Upon hearing this, Su Fengnan turned around, her eyes crinkling with a smile, and said gently, "Principal Dong, please don't call me Miss Su anymore. Just call me Xiao Su; it sounds too formal."

Seeing the sincerity in her tone, Principal Dong readily agreed, "Alright, alright, Xiao Su..."

"Hey, haha... This place is so beautiful with its green hills and clear waters, it's really a wonderful place to live!" Su Fengnan took a deep breath of the fresh air.

"Yes!" Principal Dong looked at the distant mountains, his tone tinged with helplessness. "It's a pity that it's too far from the city and the transportation is inconvenient, so not many children can go out to work."

Mentioning the children, Su Fengnan's expression turned serious, and she immediately took over the conversation: "Principal Dong, actually, I thought about this seriously last night. How many other families in the school are in similar difficult circumstances as that little girl from yesterday? If the situation is similar and the students are academically excellent, I'd like to select five for sponsorship. Of course, as we discussed yesterday, the sponsorship will be conducted in the name of the school. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Principal Dong was so moved that he was speechless for a long time before finally saying, "It's truly a blessing for the children to have met you. I thank you on behalf of the children."

"This is just a small thing I can do, it's nothing." Su Fengnan quickly waved her hand, her eyes full of respect. "You are the one I truly admire, for taking root here and dedicating your life to it."

Hearing Su Fengnan's heartfelt recognition, Principal Dong's eyes welled up with tears. He raised his hand and wiped his eyes somewhat flusteredly, his voice trembling slightly: "This is not a credit, it is the responsibility of our generation. Since we made the choice, we have to stay here and stay for a lifetime."