After a long while, Zhao Ming asked, "Is it...too late for me to pull out now?"1

"Teacher, I know you don't lack money. You're quite rich. I'll definitely pay you back after making enough money."1

"Xia Huyou is a black market dealer. Why don't you get him to pay for you?"0

Su Yu said, "I still owe him 1,100 merit points. I might need him to buy some other stuff for me. I can't keep milking a single person, right?"2

"..."0

Zhao Ming was tired of speaking to Su Yu. He looked at Chen Yong, wondering if this was how everyone from the multiple character faction behaved.0

Chen Yong avoided Zhao Ming's gaze. He had no money. It was up to Zhao Ming whether he wanted to lend the kid money.0

Su Yu seriously said, "Teacher, I won't borrow money from any random person. I'm borrowing from you because I trust you. Please trust me as well. I can easily earn some money by selling what I have. I just can't be bothered to benefit some outsiders with my stuff."2

"So you're borrowing money from me because you respect me?"0

"What are you saying, Teacher? Of course I respect you."0

Zhao Ming raised his brow and asked, "If I refuse, will I have nothing to do with the future research results of this research center?"1

"Yeah."0

Zhao Ming smiled, "Fine. You're truly crazy. How about Hu Qiusheng and Jiang Mu? Are they using their own money to buy the books you want as well?"  0

"Yeah. Put it all on my tab. I'll pay you guys when I get some money." Su Yu said,...0