"Is Guo Haozhen an idiot?" the classmates wondered, frowning as he asked Su Xuan how much he had d. Su Xuan had gotten Kangnai to come, and Logan had shown up as a favor to him. Based on that alone, it wouldn’t have mattered if Su Xuan hadn’t d a single penny. "Oh, Su Xuan d a lot!" one classmate said, half-joking, half-spiteful. "Yeah, he d one whole yuan!" another chimed in. "Haha, that’s right! One yuan!" "One yuan?" Guo Haozhen didn’t believe them for a second. "Stop fooling around! This is a serious matter, don’t joke about it!" A sense of embarrassment began to creep over him. The classmates showed no surprise at my donation of half a million... That must mean they’ve already seen a much larger sum! "Alright, let me be the one to drop the bombshell for Brother Su!" Liu Yiming puffed out his chest, speaking to Guo Haozhen with immense pride. "One hundred million! He d one hundred million yuan! Did you hear that, Guo Haozhen?!" Liu Yiming was practically bursting with pride as he spoke. Announcing this for Su Xuan is so satisfying! It’s like I’m the one showing off! In truth, it wasn’t just Liu Yiming; the other classmates also felt a vicarious thrill. "What? A hundred million?" Guo Haozhen’s eyes nearly bulged out of his head. "You’re joking, right? How is that even possible?" The figure was beyond his wildest imagination. A hundred million just because a teacher is sick? Is he insane? Does he think money grows on trees? And me? I only d half a million because I wanted to win Wang Xuehan’s heart! "If you don’t believe us, ask Brother Su yourself!" the classmates taunted, enjoying Guo Haozhen’s shock. "He said so himself, and we saw it with our own eyes! He has a billion yuan on a single bank card. How about that? Bet you’re pissed, huh?" "Su Xuan, did you really that much?" Guo Haozhen asked in disbelief. Ignoring him completely, Su Xuan turned to Wang Xuehan. "Senior Xuehan, let’s head to the bank later," he said. "I’ll transfer the money to your card. You can use it to pay for Teacher Wang’s medical fees for now. I’ll tell you what to do with the remainder afterward." "Afterward? Why wait!" Guo Haozhen thought he’d found a flaw in the story. "If you’re really so generous, tell us what the rest is for right now! If you can’t, then you’re making it all up! Donating a hundred million for a teacher? Nobody in their right mind would believe that!" "Guo Haozhen, why do you always have it out for Su Xuan!" Liu Yiming finally lost his patience. "Fine! Let me explain it for Brother Su again! "Su Xuan said the hundred million isn’t just for Teacher Wang’s treatment! "He also wants to the surplus to the school! "He wants to help other teachers who are in the same predicament as Teacher Wang! "And to help poor students who can’t afford their education! "There, do you get it now?" Guo Haozhen was completely stunned. I can’t believe he even thought about the school... about doing charity! And what about me? If I wasn’t trying to pursue Senior Xuehan, I probably wouldn’t have d a single dime for Teacher Wang. I’d completely forgotten the school even existed! He fell silent. Based on this point alone, he couldn’t find a single thing to criticize Su Xuan for. He knew he had lost, completely and utterly. In terms of wealth, he was no match. In terms of character and vision, he was leagues behind. Just then, before she got into the vehicle, Teacher Wang’s wife suddenly walked up to Su Xuan and dropped to her knees. Tears streamed down her face, and her lips trembled, rendering her speechless. She could only open her mouth and utter his name, "Oh, Su Xuan..." Su Xuan quickly reached out to help her up, and the other students rushed over to assist. But Teacher Wang’s wife simply clung to Su Xuan, her tears soaking his shirt. Wang Xuehan, also crying, joined her mother in hugging him tightly. Hmm! What an opportunity! Seeing this moving scene, Guo Haozhen’s spirits lifted, his eyes twinkling with a devious thought. In this emotional atmosphere, I could go in for a hug, too. Maybe I could even get a hug in with Senior Xuehan... wouldn’t that be amazing? My half-a-million-yuan donation can’t go to waste! I’ve got to get some kind of return on my investment! "Su Xuan, I was wrong!" Guo Haozhen cried out, faking a look of deep remorse. "I shouldn’t have doubted you! I was just concerned about Teacher Wang! Now, I’m just so grateful to you, I admire you so much! WAAAH!" He spread his arms wide and moved in for the hug, but to his surprise, Yang Xinxin and Chen Jingjing moved faster, embracing Wang Xuehan and her mother, leaving no room for him. Then, all the other classmates surged forward, enveloping Su Xuan in the middle of a massive group hug. Not wanting to be the awkward one left out, Guo Haozhen had no choice but to grab a nearby male classmate and start wailing. He was, in fact, truly crying from misery. Inside the luxurious medical transport, a kind-looking nurse gently pulled back the curtain. "Teacher, did you see all that?" "I saw it," Teacher Wang replied, his voice thick with emotion as tears welled up in his eyes. "This old man saw it all." He had not only seen the scene outside but had also heard about Su Xuan’s hundred-million-yuan donation and his plans to give back to the school and help students in need. "Su Xuan, my boy, you’ve done well," Teacher Wang whispered, his lips quivering as a profound warmth filled his heart. "Your teacher didn’t waste his time on you. I’m so proud." He struggled to lift his head toward the window, wanting to watch the touching scene for a moment longer, but the nurse gently helped him lie back down. She then thoughtfully wiped the tears from his face with a sterile, moist towelette. She and the other nurses looked at him with admiration. "You must be a wonderful teacher," one said. "I wish you had taught us," another added. "Then we could have been classmates with Mr. Su." "Alright, alright. In my next life, I’ll be a teacher again, and you can all be my students," Teacher Wang murmured from the comfortable stretcher. "In this life, I had no grand ambitions. I just wanted to see my students flourish all over the world." As long as I can achieve that, what does it matter if I work myself to death? For the first time in a long while, a contented smile appeared on the face of this man who had been tormented by his illness. I did it. My beloved students are all out there, huddled together in a hug. After a while, Teacher Wang’s wife said her goodbyes to her daughter and the group of wonderful students, then climbed into the medical transport. She sat down next to her husband and spoke softly. "Old man, I always used to say you never accomplished anything, that you were just an ordinary, unremarkable little teacher. But looking at you now... you’re actually pretty amazing. This old wife of yours is a little in awe. Your life has been truly worthwhile." "Heh heh." The gray-haired teacher gave his wife a rare, roguish grin. "Just as long as you promise not to argue with me so much from now on." When she heard this, she immediately burst into tears. No more arguing. I’ll never argue with you again. From now on, I’ll treat you like a king! I’ll dress you up to be a handsome old gentleman, so all the other old ladies will fall for you and be jealous of me! She couldn’t remember the last time she had kissed him. Lowering her head, she placed a gentle kiss on his forehead. As she did, she slid the bank card she was holding into his palm. He held the nearly weightless card as if it were a mountain, heavy with profound love and duty. Follow current novels on 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝕟𝕖𝕥 The medical transport slowly pulled away, and the faint sound of their conversation drifted out. "You know, that girl Xuehan has liked Su Xuan for a long time." "But she’s too proud to admit it." "She gets that from me." "Should we two old folks maybe... give them a little push?" "I just wonder if Su Xuan has a girlfriend already..." 「At the gates of the Third Hospital.」 A group of devoted students watched the medical transport drive away until it completely vanished from sight. "Everyone... let’s get together again when we have time!" Liu Yiming said, waving to his classmates. He knew this Chapter was closed and that with Teacher Wang on his way to Kangnai, there was little reason to worry. It was time to say goodbye. "Yeah, let’s keep in touch!" "Next time, we’re all going to Su Xuan’s Top Scholar Residence for drinks!" Joking amongst themselves, the students reluctantly went their separate ways. "Senior Xuehan," Su Xuan said after watching the last of their classmates leave. He gestured to Wang Xuehan. "Let’s go to the bank and get that money transferred." Just then, a hand shot out from the side and grabbed his arm. "You’re not going anywhere just yet!"