My dream connects to three thousand years later.

Chapter 186 It's not that we won't give you money, but that we'll give it slowly, gradually, and gradually!

“Alright!” Mo Ban nodded, not worried at all that Chu Zhu would renege on the debt.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the gate in the distance opened, and the numerous chains that bound the assassin were flung out into the air, smashing the assassin into the gate.

Then, Mo Ban leisurely got up, as languid as a retired old man. He walked towards the inner gate, clearly preparing to leave. However, after taking a couple of steps, he inexplicably added, "Kid, if I remember correctly, your shantytown redevelopment area is planning an education reform, right?"

Chu Zhu narrowed her eyes. "Is that so?"

He had reviewed the meeting minutes before, and it seemed that this topic had been covered.

The main reason was that the textbooks Chu Zhu copied emphasized the importance of universal education—it was practically the foundation for changing one's destiny and achieving comprehensive national development. Those students were naturally deeply influenced!

Actually, Chu Zhu had wanted to do this before, but... the conditions weren't right back then! After all, he was the only one who could be a teacher at the time... Even if he selected bright and clever children, most of whom could learn on their own, he still had to dedicate some energy to guiding them...

It's not entirely sufficient right now... but it would be good to let these students, who have already been trained to some extent, take over as professors. In this situation, it's good to let them try their luck. In any case, studying and engaging in education is never a bad thing.

“If you really make up your mind, be careful!” Mo Ban said quietly. “Just as I said before, education is entirely in the hands of Confucianism! Even those village schools can only be established if the students are genuine Confucian scholars and have been approved by the Ministry of Rites.”

Mo Ban paused briefly, giving Chu Zhu a deep look: "Not to mention, what you teach! You've completely abandoned the rigid rules of liberal arts... If you were to set up a few small tents and secretly teach people, that would be fine, but it's really like what your shantytown renovation headquarters is publicly announcing now... opening a school unique to the shantytown renovation area, teaching only science and not liberal arts..."

Mo Ban didn't continue speaking, but his meaning was clear.

"...I understand." Chu Zhu nodded calmly; he had actually been mentally prepared for this. Offending scholars was unavoidable...

Scholars studied the eight-legged essay style of the humanities to become officials. But the education reforms planned for the shantytown redevelopment area are meant to change the fate of the entire area… so the only option is to relentlessly focus on the sciences!
Otherwise, where would so many official positions come from that the entire shantytown redevelopment area would fight over?

It's something we have to do! It's something we absolutely must do!
Even under immense pressure and facing considerable hostility, we have to do it.

"...I'm ready to wait for you to change your mind!" Mo Ban's meaning was clear. If it came to becoming his disciple, he would naturally help bear the pressure.

"Old Mo." Chu Zhu raised an eyebrow, taking the initiative: "I didn't realize... you were quite interested in me! So... this is really the first time you've heard from Bi Xuan that I joined the Special Forces?"

"...All I know is that you got the shantytown redevelopment area officially recognized! The Special Operations Brigade really didn't know." Mo Ban rolled his eyes. "As for paying attention to the education you're working on... isn't that normal? You did such a strong job with math before... how could I not pay attention? It's just... your textbooks are so well hidden! I haven't been able to get any... when are you going to send me a batch?"

"Let's give it to them when school reopens!" Chu Zhu said noncommittally.

"Then... I'll look forward to it!"

"Mr. Chu, your weapon will probably take a couple of days to arrive!" Mo Wen breathed a slight sigh of relief after watching his teacher leave, then his expression turned serious again: "I have something urgent to do tonight!"

"What's wrong? Why do you look like you're about to fight?" Chu Zhu keenly sensed the murderous intent rising between Mo Wen's brows.

“It’s the Hai family from Jinghai!” Mo Wen said through gritted teeth, “We helped the Hai family just complete the Hai Group Building in the first district… but damn it, they actually said they’re short of funds lately! And asked us to delay and advance some money… What kind of logic is that!”

Mo Wen grew angrier as he spoke, "If you don't come today... then we'll have to go and collect our debts by force."

Chu Zhu was shocked: "..."

Are the Hai family really that powerful? They even dare to owe money to civil engineering students...

"Alright!" He quickly figured it out. "So, it's an order from the mortal realm? In other words, you can't use supernatural forces to collect the debt?" Chu Zhu glanced sideways.

“That’s how it is! But it doesn’t matter.” Mo Wen brandished the iron hammer he always carried on his back, his face contorted with rage. “Even if it’s unusable, we’ll still skin him alive! Tie him up and take him to the Dali Court for trial!”

"...This is a bit troublesome." Chu Zhu's expression was subtle. Before the Civil Engineering brother could ask, she added, "Because the Hai family focuses on managing the Dali Temple... oh no, if it's the First District, it should be called the Dali Court! So... that might be the reason they're delaying your public funds, right?"

If the Civil Engineering guy really kidnaps someone... I'm afraid the other side will interrogate him properly first!
The scene fell silent for a moment.

Mo Wen's eyes widened, and after realizing what had happened, he cursed, "Beasts! Beasts... How could there be such a beastly family? Damn it, they did it on purpose... Aren't they afraid that we won't help them anymore? Bastards, how can even the Hai family be like this... I'm going to skin them alive!"

Mo Wen was truly furious. It was highly likely that the project payment for the Mo Sect would be delayed; they had encountered far too many such cases in the past.

The problem is, this time, the Hai family made a promise, considering that the Hai family is a prominent family in Jinghai with a good reputation, which is why they lowered the price... But after the house was built, the other party reneged on their promise?
When he saw the other party's reply, he almost grabbed a hammer and went out. What did they mean by "not that we won't give, but that we will give slowly, gradually, and gradually"? It meant giving a portion first, then another portion later, and finally giving everything!
Listen, is this human language?!
"Senior brother!" a woman in tight-fitting clothes said cautiously, "This is really skinning people alive... This... Master probably won't agree to it, right?"

Mo Wen stiffened for a moment, then clenched his fists with some reluctance.

Immediately, another person stepped forward and said in a low voice, "It wasn't easy for our Mechanical Ink Sect to enter Jinghai City! We even promised the Commandery that we would double the amount of ancient relics that we used to repair free of charge... Senior brother, you mustn't ruin this great situation! Otherwise... Master will probably be very upset. Of course, if you insist on going your own way, there's nothing I can do! However, if Master asks, I will answer truthfully."

Mo Wen glared fiercely at his junior brother. "You want to advance and become the senior disciple, huh? And you're here stirring things up? Is this even his problem?!"
“How about this,” Chu Zhu added leisurely, “I can help you connect with Lu Jin, but, about the previous price…”

Mo Wen pondered: "..."

“Alright then.” Mo Wen nodded honestly, hesitated for a moment, “Then, I’ll waive my labor fee completely… but I still need to pay for the materials! That needs to be recorded… so, in the end, I’ll give you 25,000 Qian coins…”

Zhang Hai: "..."

Therefore, he felt that the emotional intelligence of these civil engineering people was ridiculously low! Was money all they thought about? Even though Chu Zhu only said "made the connection," normally, for just that one sentence, they should have found a way to reimburse him for the 25,000 yuan...

This is outrageous! He had been holding back for so long, but he finally couldn't take it anymore and launched a strong attack: "You used to speak ill of our God-Worshipping Society, but now it seems, haha, you're the real misers..."

Zhang Hai spoke his mind freely, and for a moment he felt incredibly relieved.

“…Huh?!” Cold sweat broke out on Mo Wen’s forehead. He thought about it and realized that it did make sense, but the problem was… it needed to be accounted for! This couldn’t be reimbursed!!

“Master, I also think Abbot Zhang makes sense!” Bi Xuan whispered.

Mo Wen: "..."

Even his own apprentice betrayed him! Could it be that he really is just too inept at interpersonal relationships? Mo Wen began to doubt the meaning of life.

“…Okay, then, then it’ll be free for me.” Mo Wen nodded painfully.

With this nod, the final funds... will all go through his personal account!
Not only did he refuse to pay the 5,000+ yuan labor fee... but he also wants to pay 25,000 yuan for materials! Who can he complain to?!

After much deliberation, Mo Wen, in his grief, pinpointed the culprit and gritted his teeth... Hai family, I'll curse your mother!

(End of this chapter)