nashuaworldcup Chapter 206 New Youth Society
Chapter 206 New Youth Society
Chapter 206 New Youth Society
As the first person expressed their gratitude, the others followed suit and thanked Ye Ru.
"It's just a small favor. Students from poor families should help each other. Although those from wealthy and powerful families have read many classic books, we cannot let ourselves become decadent. When Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on someone, it will first test their will, strain their muscles and bones, starve their body, and thwart their actions. This is so that they may be moved to patience and perseverance, and increase their abilities. Therefore, you must not underestimate yourselves or give up on yourselves."
"Heaven helps those who help themselves, just as that gentleman said before: Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?"
Ye Ru shook his head and cupped his hands in greeting to the many students from impoverished families.
"Brother Ye is a man of great talent, knowledgeable in manners, and virtuous in his principles. We are extremely ashamed and will study diligently in the future so as not to bring shame to us poor students."
The leader spoke loudly.
"That's very good. If there's nothing else, then I'll take my leave."
Just as Ye Ru was about to leave, the man quickly stopped him and said:
"Brother Ye, please wait. Those guys are from the Qianhua Academy. I know the Qianhua Academy; they have immense influence within the academy, and they've recruited..."
Many ambitious individuals have suggested that we, students from underprivileged backgrounds, form an academic society.
Upon hearing this, the students from impoverished backgrounds present all echoed and expressed their agreement.
"Yes, Brother Ye, if we form a gang, who can bully us?"
"Brother Ye, if you agree, we will definitely make you our leader."
After all, with the academy, they can band together, and only in this way can they fundamentally stop the bullying by those powerful families.
"To form a study group?"
Ye Ru narrowed his eyes slightly. He also wanted to organize students from poor families, as there would be many benefits and it would make things much more convenient.
"Brother Ye, you may not know this, but some activities or literary gatherings require the recommendation of the academy or the joint participation of the academy. As the saying goes, two fists can't beat four feet. The academy also encourages the establishment of these academies, which can also help other students review their skills in music, chess, poetry, and painting."
“Yes, Brother Ye, we have offended the Qianhua Academy this time, and the latter will definitely not let it go. If we have the academy, we can fight against them.”
Some people also spoke up.
“Studying the classics of the saints is not for competing with others, you should know that.”
Ye Ru pondered for a moment, then spoke.
"I know that studying the classics of the sages is for the purpose of better helping the world and saving people. However, Yingtian Academy is afraid that studying will stifle the mind, and also for the sake of competition. That's why they put forward these rules. So the academy will not only not interfere, but will also strongly support them."
The leading youth said:
"As long as Brother Ye has this idea, then we will figure out the rest. After all, you are now regarded by students from poor families as a figure comparable to Confucius, the most holy teacher."
"You flatter me, I am merely fulfilling the duty of a scholar..."
'Brother Ye.'
"Brother Ye."
When Ye Ru raised his head, he was startled to find many students from poor families looking at him with expectant eyes.
"If Brother Ye agrees, we will all obey his orders!"
"Brother Ye, please grant us our request!"
The numerous students from impoverished families bowed to Ye Ru in unison. After a long pause, Ye Ru took a deep breath, a resolute expression appearing on his face, and said:
"Since everyone is so kind to me, it would be cowardly of me to refuse. For the sake of us poor families, I will establish a school."
Upon hearing this, the students from impoverished families cheered. They knew that students from poor families were the least respected when they studied, and if someone were to lead them now, their cohesion would be stronger than ever before.
"Everything has a name, and our society should also have a name. What are your opinions?"
Ye Ru asked.
"Brother Ye is the head of the academy, so this name must not have been given by you."
The leading youth laughed.
"Alright, we are students from humble backgrounds, and we are still some distance from the wealthy and powerful. But the humble are like the rising sun, and we, the newly emerging youth, have even more pride. How about we call ourselves the New Youth Society? It represents everyone, and we hope that we students from humble backgrounds can all shake off the chill and strive upwards, without listening to the words of those who give up on themselves. Those who can do something should do it, and those who can speak out should speak out. Let us give off whatever warmth and light we have, like fireflies, to shine a little light in the darkness, without waiting for a torch. What do you think?"
Ye Ru suddenly remembered what Lu Xun, the literary master of the Republic of China in his previous life, had written in his essays, and then said to everyone.
“New Youth… Okay, let’s call our society New Youth.”
Today, I, Xue Hanshu, am a member of the New Youth Society. In the society, I will definitely study hard and contribute my own strength to the New Youth Society!
The young man who was in the lead, named Xue Hanshu, spoke loudly.
"New youth! We are all sons of tomorrow's future, and we will surely display our talents and realize our ambitions!"
Many people's faces lit up with excitement, and then they shouted.
Seeing the high spirits of these students from impoverished backgrounds, Ye Ru felt a surge of excitement. He never expected that he would create a school so soon after entering this place, and lead students from impoverished backgrounds.
He also desperately wanted to break the monopoly of prestigious families on education, but he was powerless to do so. However, now he suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.
"Where there's a will, there's a way. The ancients were absolutely right. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Let's start from Yingtian Academy and help students from poor families stand up."
He murmured to himself, then saw Xue Hanshu say:
"Head of the association, in that case, I will go to the academy to register first. Only when Yingtian Academy recognizes us can we be officially established."
"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Brother Xue. I'll head back now. Just call me if you need anything."
Ye Ru wasn't particularly interested in getting involved in these matters. He still had some unfinished annotations of the Six Secret Teachings. Once he finished annotating the entire Tiger Teachings, he would be able to absorb the sacred power within the Tiger Teachings, thereby strengthening his own Book Courage and Book Palace.
"it is good."
Seeing that everyone agreed, Ye Ru breathed a sigh of relief and then walked towards his study.
"What's wrong? You went out without even eating."
As soon as Ye Ru entered, Su Tongyao's plaintive voice rang out, causing him to let out a wry smile:
"I created a society, and they insisted that I be its head. I had no choice; I had to fulfill my responsibilities in that position. I couldn't just ignore it."
“Young Master Ye Ru also needs to eat. What kind of person goes hungry? They went to great lengths to bring it to you.”
Su Tongyao pouted and said aggrievedly.
"Alright, alright, Tongyao, I promise I'll eat from now on."
Ye Ru scratched his head and chuckled. Hearing his assurance, Su Tongyao happily returned to her room.
With a sigh, Ye Ru returned to his room, took out "Tiger's Strategy" again, and began to annotate it.