books44 Chapter 373 Socialite
Chapter 373 Socialite
Song Wanli directly told her not to touch the money, but to bring it back during her vacation so he could preserve it.
Ting Nan was startled. "Dad, this isn't a treasure. Do you want to keep it as a family heirloom?"
“How can it not be valuable? This is a prize from a prestigious university. In the future, even if the children touch it, they can absorb some of the fragrance of books…” Song Wanli disagreed and went on and on.
"Hahaha... Dad, a bonus is still money, the most vulgar thing. Why bring up scholarly pursuits? Don't make people laugh at you."
"Who would laugh? Anyone who has the nerve to laugh should go and earn this honor themselves first. How can this money be compared to other money?" Song Wanli said angrily. "And you, Song Tingnan, what are you laughing at? It's been almost five years, and you've only earned this scholarship. Your dad has been waiting so long, I haven't dared to urge you. Why aren't you as good as you were when you were little..."
Song Tingnan was speechless. Compared to before, she had indeed settled down in university these past few years and hadn't stood out much. Unexpectedly, Song Wanli, who looked calm on the surface, was anxious inside and had finally blurted out his inner thoughts.
"Alright, Dad, whatever makes you happy. If you want it framed, then frame it. Let all the kids in the village touch it, that's fine. As long as you don't find it troublesome," Song Tingnan thought to herself.
Stepping out of the school gates, this internship site was naturally very friendly to ordinary students like Song Tingnan, requiring absolutely no special procedures.
As long as you are diligent and hardworking, build good relationships with vendors, and learn about their products in advance; as long as you are willing to put aside your pride and take the initiative to communicate with foreign friends; and as long as you do not try to pass off inferior goods as superior ones and treat both buyers and sellers with enthusiasm and sincerity, you will have plenty of opportunities to learn.
But for those pampered young ladies who never lift a finger, helping people sell trinkets? Impossible. And those children of officials, mingling with street vendors to greet and see off customers—that's something they simply can't tolerate.
Of course, they have their own ways of getting into 'high-end' businesses, such as foreign trade companies, customs offices, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs... It's fine if they don't bother each other.
But just as one storm subsided, another arose, and Song Tingnan was in the 'headlines' again—the campus headline—for her improper conduct and shady dealings. With her pretty face, she used her status as a college student to flirt with different men like a socialite.
This time, someone also provided evidence, including photos of her chatting and laughing with two senior brothers, photos of her being picked up in a car, taking photos with minor celebrities, having dinner with a big boss... and even photos of her entering and leaving a hotel with the boss.
Song Tingnan was truly dumbfounded. Who on earth had the nerve to stare at her like that? They were trying to ruin her. No matter how outstanding her studies were, morally corrupt, they would still be exiled to the frontier.
She gritted her teeth—just because she hasn't shown her power these past few years, does that mean she's a pushover? She wanted to put a sack over her head and beat her up.
"Prove it? Why should I prove it to them? I'm upright and honest, and just because they took a few photos and took things out of context, I have to come over and explain myself? What's wrong with that?"
"Exactly! They're college students, yet they're all so easily swayed by rumors. Don't they have their own brains? That little star is none other than Du Hongzhi. He's famous now, but we can't even see him anymore!" Du Hongxue was equally indignant. Zuo Jinyue had a classmate who was a teacher here, and the couple rushed over after receiving the news.
Zuo Jinyue gently comforted her, "Tingnan, don't be afraid. We'll solve problems as they arise. A clear conscience fears no accusation. You're not alone here; we'll all help you."
"Thank you! I'm not afraid!" Seeing Du Hongxue even more upset than she was, Zuo Jinyue comforted her with concern. Song Tingnan felt a warmth in her heart and truly felt that this was not a big deal. She was not a flower in a greenhouse, but a self-reliant blade of grass; she would definitely withstand such a storm.
Du Hongxue asked, "Tingnan, who are these two bosses? Are they friends of Uncle Mu and Aunt Jiang from Yunxiang County?" He naturally trusted Tingnan; she was the most innocent and straightforward girl. This slander was so blatant; he needed to understand the situation clearly before he could help Tingnan resolve the problem.