Lucy's tears that had yet to dry began flowing again. With a determined expression, she gritted her teeth and said, "But I'll work hard. After I pass the civil service exam, I'll buy you milk tea, okay?"
Ignoring her, I slung my bag over my shoulder and strode away, but Ryan stopped me.
"You haven't agreed to her yet, so why are you leaving?"
"She's promised to buy you a cup of milk tea. She's a poor student. You know how precious that money is to her?"
"You're not leaving today unless you agree to help Lucy."
Ryan tightly grasped my bag, preventing me from moving.
Lucy looked at Ryan with delight, but I frowned.
With this mindset, will his family's company really survive when he inherits it?
"I admit I'm a bit selfish. But Ryan, you're different."
"You two should be friendly and supportive as classmates. Why don't you tutor Lucy yourself?"
Ryan pondered for a moment, "My grades aren't good, so I need someone to help her."
Seeing that he had fallen into my trap, I smiled and said, "Your family is so wealthy. Why don't you enroll Lucy in a tutoring class?"
"It's not too expensive. Buying fewer pairs of sneakers and helping a poor student change her destiny would be much better, wouldn't it?"
Ryan was enraged by my words, "I have money, but I'm not stupid. Why should I help someone who's not related to me..."
He stopped mid-sentence, feeling a bit annoyed and letting go of my bag.
Lucy still looked at him excitedly, "Ryan, it's so great that you're willing to help me."
Lucy knew very well that professional educational institutions would be a better fit for her than a student who had never taken the civil service exam before.
Now, with a rich idiot like Ryan, she wouldn't let go of this opportunity.
Ryan was now in a tight spot and even looked to me for help.
I chose to let go of my desire to help and respect Lucy's fate. Picking up my bag, I quickly made my escape.
