"Someone recommended you to the Academy. Claudio replied, "I'm sorry to say that the academy has taken care of you and learned about you without permission. ”

"You can look at this. Claudio took out a document from the drawer and handed it to Gu Xiaoshi.

Gu Xiaoshi took it and took a look, good guy, the information is full of his own files, from elementary school to high school graduation, the final exam results of each subject in each semester, the physical examination report of every time, the teacher's comments after the school year, etc., everything.

"This ......" Gu Xiaoshi was a little dazed, not knowing what to say.

"I'm sorry, please trust our sincerity," Claudio said apologetically, "The Academy knows about you, including your family's situation. ”

"Do you need to know so much about reading a book?" Gu Xiaoshi said secretly, but he didn't pay much attention to it, he had seen the personal resume prepared by the intermediary agency for the fat man's application to study abroad at Wang Fatzi's house, which was much more detailed than the one in his hand, not only the grades, but also talents and various award certificates, of course, most of them were fabricated, and he couldn't wait to blow the fat man into the sky.

Compared to this, Gu Xiaoshi cares more, who recommended himself to Augustus Academy?

"Please tell me honestly, I have to know who exactly recommended me to the Academy, it's very important. Gu Xiaoshi stared at Claudio and asked.

"Of course, it's your neighbor, an old man surnamed Zhang. Claudio replied, "I'm not a stranger to you. ”

Of course, it is no stranger, Gu Xiaoshi's mind has an old, white face.

The old man's surname is Zhang, and he lives next door, and everyone in the factory calls him Zhang Gong, but Gu Xiaoshi likes to call him Uncle Zhang.

Uncle Zhang is the technical backbone of the factory, I heard that he had studied in Russia in his early years, and was assigned to work in the factory after returning to China, and he worked hard all his life, and was deeply respected by everyone, he had a daughter who worked in the field, his wife died early, and he lived alone, and was asked why he didn't live with his children, Uncle Zhang always said: "I'm used to living and don't want to move." ”

After Uncle Zhang retired, he liked to sit in the open space in front of the unit, a cup of tea, a rattan chair and a pair of chess. Uncle Zhang's chess is different from other people's, it is chess, the black and white, criss-crossing chessboard, deeply attracted Gu Xiaoshi, so he pestered Uncle Zhang to teach. Uncle Zhang was obsessed with chess during the study abroad period, at that time, this thing is rare in China, looking at Gu Xiaoshi is very interested, so he taught at will, who knows that this child actually learns very fast, at first one taught one to learn, gradually, the two from master and apprentice to chess friends, Gu Xiaoshi seems to be quite talented, it didn't take long, the two actually chess skills are equal, evenly matched, and then, if it weren't for Gu Xiaoshi to take care of the face of the old man, quietly let go, Uncle Zhang is no longer an opponent. Unlike poker and mahjong, Xiangqi Go has almost no luck component, is more fair, and more talented, and personal comprehension and thinking ability are indispensable, which is in line with the old saying: "If you don't become a national player, you will have no hope for life." ”

In this way, Gu Xiaoshi went home from school to finish his homework, and went to learn from Uncle Zhang as soon as he was free, starting from the age of seven and continuing until he was fourteen years old, his father unfortunately died, and the burden of life suddenly pressed down, Gu Xiaoshi no longer had more time to play chess, Uncle Zhang was not in good health, and was picked up by his daughter.

"Is it Uncle Zhang?" Gu Xiaoshi muttered, "How is it possible?"

"As far as I know, it was Mr. Zhang who mentioned you to his foreign classmates, and the company that this classmate used to work for happened to have connections with the college, so at the request of Mr. Zhang, he recommended you to the college. Claudio explained.

Gu Xiaoshi was a little confused, although Claudio's explanation was reasonable, but it always felt weird, when Uncle Zhang was alive, he had never heard him say it, and at this moment he suddenly mentioned that Uncle was no longer there, and he wanted to ask about it, but it was impossible to do so.

This is a big lie! Claudio has thought about this question repeatedly, how could the Augustus Academy find Gu Xiaoshi? The principal only has one sentence, no matter what, bring Gu Xiaoshi to the academy. Claudio sent someone to investigate Gu Xiaoshi's background clearly, so that there is today's reason for hiding from the world and dying without evidence, although it is not so convincing, but it seems reasonable.

Claudio knew in his heart that in order to bring the boy back to the academy, he had to overcome three problems. First of all, it must be trust, this is the basis of everything, it is necessary to make this boy trust the academy and himself, so Claudio repeatedly expressed his sincerity, and the reasons given are also true and reliable, at least it seems like this; Of course, if there is indeed a need, Claudio believes that the principal has dozens of ways to get Gu Xiaoshi over, and finally, the condition, the background of this child is already very clear, growing up in a family that can almost be called poor, the adoptive father died, only the mother and sister were left, the economic conditions were poor, and studying abroad was just a dream for this kind of family.

Regarding the first question, it has now been resolved, although the effect of the first and second letters is not large, but it has successfully attracted the attention of Gu Xiaoshi, and he came to meet the other party in person, which reflects the sincerity of the academy, through this conversation, Claudio is basically sure that the two sides have established trust, then the second problem will be solved. Claudio's deep professional knowledge and rich practical experience, coupled with the analysis of the human heart and the art of language, have actually knocked on the door of Gu Xiaoshi's heart, and the grasp is just right, which has aroused the resonance of the other party and aroused the curiosity of the other party, Claudio knows that this boy has been moved, and the next step is to push the boat with the water.

In fact, the problem of funding is the easiest to solve. Money is really not a matter for Augustus. But what must be paid attention to is how to give Gu Xiaoshi help reasonably and without making him suspicious. Exemption from tuition and living expenses, this is the minimum, Gu Xiaoshi can't afford it at all, but this is not enough, considering the situation of his family, a certain amount of funding can make him leave with peace of mind. In the final analysis, it is a measure, and the scholarship is definitely feasible, but the amount given is particular, and if the amount is too large, it will definitely arouse the suspicion of the other party, and the amount is too small and of little significance.

Claudio knew it was time to solve the third problem.

So, he continued, "I wonder if I have a clear explanation of the college and its majors, do you have any questions?"

This Mr. Claudio Hanks came from thousands of miles to solve his doubts in person, Gu Xiaoshi was actually very moved, and it was really good to be taken seriously. Basically, the questions I want to know have been answered, and the doubts in my heart no longer exist, and now there is only one last point, the letter sent by the college to me has mentioned that it will waive tuition fees and living expenses, and give scholarships, I don't know if it is true, this is very important, I want to go out, but there is no money, everything is empty talk, it is just a dream.

Gu Xiaoshi doesn't have much contact with people, he is more shy, he wants to ask the other party directly, but he feels a little embarrassed to speak, he knows that once money is mentioned, many things will change taste, just listen to him and say: "I didn't ...... There's no problem, I just want to ask, how much does it cost to go to study with you?"

Claudio was overjoyed, since the other party proposed it first, it would be easier to do, so he sat upright, made the appearance of an elder educating a junior, and said: "Gu Xiaoshi, this is your mistake, you must not have carefully read the letter sent to you by the college, which makes it very clear that we will waive your tuition and living expenses, and give you a full scholarship, do you think the college is joking?"

Gu Xiaoshi's face turned red all of a sudden, and they all said that the foreigner was serious and meticulous, which seemed to be the case, but how did this face become so fast? So he was even more embarrassed, and said, "I...... I've seen it carefully, I ...... I just want to ask, my family conditions are not very good, if it weren't for the letter you sent me saying that you don't have to spend money, I wouldn't call you, really!"

Claudio looked at Gu Xiaoshi's embarrassed appearance and wanted to laugh in his heart, but after listening to Gu Xiaoshi's words, he couldn't laugh anymore. The significance of this boy to the academy cannot be measured by money, no matter how much money he has, but he is worried about money, fate is really playing tricks!

Seeing that Claudio's face softened a lot, Gu Xiaoshi's heart was not so flustered, everyone had promised, what else could he say? Although he also wanted to know a specific number, it was not good for him to ask again.

I only heard Claudio say: "Please don't worry at all, our promise will be fulfilled, you don't need to pay a penny, you can study and live in the college, before I came, the college has determined the amount of your scholarship, is 50,000 yuan per academic year." ”

Gu Xiaoshi finally heard this number, he took a sip of the water cup, and was actually thinking about it in his heart......

"The small shop at home, when the business is good, you can earn three or four thousand yuan a month, and when the business is bad, it is more than two thousand, even if it is three thousand, thirty-six a year, you can study abroad for free, and you can also make money, with this money, you can explain it to your mother when you go back, right?" Gu Xiaoshi laughed, how could this kind of good thing fall on his head? Why does this water feel very sweet to drink?

Gu Xiaoshi's water hadn't finished drinking, and he heard Claudio say: "I'm sorry, I didn't make it clear, it's 50,000 euros." ”

"Poof!" Gu Xiaoshi sprayed directly.

Fortunately, most of the water had been drunk, but just like that, it was sprayed on the table, and even on Claudio......

"Ahem, cough, cough," Gu Xiaoshi choked on the water, began to cough, and it took a while to calm down, and asked tremblingly, "Yes...... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, what did you just say?"

"It's okay, it's okay," Claudio didn't feel sorry for the suit, but saw Gu Xiaoshi's face flushed from a violent cough, felt a little embarrassed, and hurriedly said: "The scholarship given to you by the academy is 50,000 euros per academic year, sorry, I forgot to mention the currency." ”

Gu Xiaoshi felt that he was about to go crazy, "Euro!?50,000!?50,000 euros a year!?"

Claudio nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, Gu Xiaoshi, a scholarship of 50,000 euros per academic year." ”

Gu Xiaoshi felt that he was not hallucinating, so he confirmed again and again, but the result was that he heard correctly, 50,000 euros a year.

"Oh my God, I'm not dreaming, am I!?" Gu Xiaoshi asked himself, feeling that everything was so illusory.

Gu Xiaoshi left, Claudio personally sent him into the elevator, watching the elevator go down layer by layer, Claudio was quite touched, he didn't mean to deceive, it was really this boy who was too important.

Claudio returned to the living room, standing in front of the clear floor-to-ceiling window, he saw Gu Xiaoshi's figure, walked out of the hotel door, and slowly walked away......