Chapter 656: Chapter 656: I Promise You
Mr. Yi: “Hmm.”
Rong Ling: “Can Professor Lu be my guarantor?”
Mr. Yi: “This guarantor needs to cover all your financial costs for studying abroad. In other words, it requires signing a document, and the person must be able to guarantee all your expenses. It requires a certain proof of financial capability, and if it’s a relative, even better.”
Rong Ling: “I don’t have any wealthy relatives. Over the years, I’ve cut ties with all my relatives.”
Mr. Yi was slightly taken aback: “Then… I’m not sure what to do.”
Rong Ling: “As long as I can find someone with a certain financial capacity to be my guarantor, can I proceed with the study abroad process without a recommendation letter?”
Mr. Yi: “Yes. However, the costs are not low, and you’ll need some collateral.”
Rong Ling: “I understand.”
He picked up the other documents and was about to leave when Mr. Yi suddenly stood up: “Rong Ling, there’s a class reunion next week. Would you like to come? It’s the first gathering since graduation, and everyone misses you.”
Rong Ling: “I might not have the time.”
Mr. Yi: “It’s in the evening. What job do you have now, and when do you finish work?”
Seeing his homeroom teacher trying so hard, Rong Ling thought for a moment: “I’m working as a security guard at a company. Normally, it’s a nine-to-five job.”
The homeroom teacher felt a deep ache upon hearing Rong Ling became a security guard after graduating.
But he could understand why Rong Ling was willing to work as a security guard.
Being a security guard, although low-level, has decent benefits and doesn’t require a degree.
These days, job opportunities for college graduates are already an issue, let alone for someone who didn’t finish their degree.
Having an incomplete education does make job searching a bit complicated.
Rong Ling’s family background is modest, with no connections. Otherwise, given his abilities, he wouldn’t be working as a security guard, such a waste of talent.
It’s no wonder—
He’s eager to seize this opportunity to study abroad.
For someone from a humble background, this might be the only chance to change his destiny.
Mr. Yi tentatively asked: “The salary isn’t low, is it?”
Rong Ling: “You know, my father owes a huge debt, and it’s inevitable that debt collectors come knocking, making it hard to have a stable job. There was a time when I was constantly in the red. As of now, this job is quite good as a transition. If I can study abroad smoothly, perhaps there will be better opportunities in the future.”
Mr. Yi walked over and gently patted him on the shoulder: “Rong Ling, I believe in you!”
…
Evening.
Rong Ling picked up Xiaoyi from school and brought her home. After dinner, Xiaoyi offered to learn how to wash the dishes.
He allowed it.
Rong Ling sat on the sofa, holding his phone. On the screen was a number he hadn’t dialed yet.
He had asked for her help more than once or twice.
Asking her repeatedly, he truly felt indebted.
He seemed to owe her a lot of favors.
After pondering for a long time, Rong Ling finally dialed the number.
The phone rang for a long time before being answered.
“Hello?”
Li Yufei’s voice came through softly: “Rong Ling?”
Rong Ling was somewhat surprised: “You saved my number?”
Li Yufei: “Yes. What’s up, is there something you need?”
Rong Ling said: “Here’s the thing… My academic advisor gave me a spot to study abroad, but the process is a bit more complicated than I thought.”
Li Yufei: “Which school?”
Rong Ling: “Princeton University.”
Li Yufei: “That’s a very good university in the United States.”
Rong Ling: “Yes.”
Li Yufei: “So, what do you need?”
She thought Rong Ling needed tuition money.
Rong Ling said: “I need a guarantor.”
Li Yufei: “Do you have enough for tuition?”
Rong Ling: “I’ve already borrowed the tuition.”
Li Yufei: “Studying abroad is not cheap.”
Rong Ling had saved her more than once.
Even if he asked for some financial help, she would agree.
For her, even millions were just small figures.
Li Yufei: “It’s not a big deal. Let’s talk about this tomorrow, okay?”
Her tone was slightly rushed, as if dealing with something.
Rong Ling said: “Okay.”
They ended the call.
Li Yufei’s gaze fell on the screen.
Princeton University.
Such a coincidence?
She had just received an email from the Princeton Institute.
Just yesterday, she got some news.
She had an acquaintance at the Princeton Biological Research Institute who mentioned to her that they had developed a project on “Neuroregeneration”.
Although this project was temporarily halted, if there is enough funding, the project can continue, and in the future, neural regeneration will not be a mere hope.
This also means…
If neuroregeneration can be successfully developed, Du Shaoheng’s illness could also have hope for a cure.
Now the most pressing issue is—
The main research professor responsible for the project passed away last year.
And as part of the estate, the research files on neuroregeneration were submitted to an auction house by the family.
Next month, the auction company will auction off this document.
It’s said…
The starting price is fifty million.
It’s said that numerous pharmaceutical companies in the market are eyeing this research document.
Li Yufei naturally did not want this research document to fall into the hands of other pharmaceutical companies.
As far as she knew, the auction would be held on the Victoria Cruise next month.
Apart from this research document, other rare treasures would also be displayed at the auction.
Li Yufei had just booked her cruise ticket.
She felt a lot of guilt towards Du Shaoheng, and besides, she once deeply loved this man.
She didn’t want Xixi and Junjun to lose their father because of this illness.
If there is hope to cure him, she would spare no expense.
…
The next morning.
Li Yufei made a call to summon Rong Ling to the CEO’s office.
Rong Ling knocked on the door and entered the office.
Li Yufei had just finished a phone call and looked up as he walked in, immediately saying: “You mentioned yesterday that you need a guarantor to study abroad, right?”
Rong Ling: “Yes.”
Li Yufei: “I can be your guarantor. However, you need to let me know in advance what specific procedures are required, as I may have a tight schedule and need to allocate time.”
Rong Ling: “Thank you. As far as I know, the procedures require your signature, your company’s official seal, and a bank account to freeze some funds.”
Li Yufei: “How much is needed?”
Rong Ling: “Around two million.”
Li Yufei: “No problem. Do you have the documents with you?”
Rong Ling: “I don’t.”
He hadn’t expected her to agree so decisively.
Li Yufei said: “Then bring the documents next time.”
Rong Ling: “Okay.”
He turned to leave, but his gaze fell on Li Yufei’s face, and she seemed to be smiling slightly.
“You’re smiling.”