NOVGO.NET Chapter 2830: The Miser
Chapter 2830: Chapter 2830: The Miser
The list is very likely unchanged, but he voluntarily reduced it to five people.
As for the travel expenses of the remaining fifteen people, it’s clear where they went.
But Lin Yi didn’t directly say anything because this was their organization, and the initiative wasn’t on his side.
The specifics depend on the situation.
"Five it is, then. We’ll re-arrange the numbers."
It was evident that Zhang Youfu’s enthusiasm was visibly low.
Though his experiences were not as spectacular as Lin Yi’s, with his age, he could see through such tricks at a glance.
"Get ready quickly, we will depart soon, don’t waste too much time," Zhao Jia Bin said.
"Isn’t the flight tomorrow?" Li Yongnian asked.
"There’s been a change in the flight schedule. You will leave soon, take a train to Seaside City, and then transfer to another flight to Corea."
"Take a train?"
This made everyone from Shangqing Palace unhappy.
Taking the train from here would take at least ten hours, spending a whole night on the train.
Even though many of them hadn’t been abroad, they didn’t want to go this way.
Lin Yi was helpless, it was the first time he saw someone so stingy to such an extent.
"It was agreed that we would fly before, why is it now changed to a train?" Zhang Youfu asked.
"Due to limited funds, we have to make do for now," Zhao Jia Bin said:
"Hurry up and get ready, gather in an hour, or you’ll miss the train."
Zhang Youfu didn’t move, instead, he smiled and said:
"My old bones probably can’t handle such a bumpy ride, so I won’t go. I will leave the spot for my disciples so they can see the world."
"I recently took on a lecture, so I probably don’t have time," Li Yongnian said indifferently.
"I just remembered that I have other things too, can’t go either."
The other disciples gradually dispersed, losing all interest in the exchange meeting.
Zhou Jing’s face turned unsightly, and she hurriedly persuaded:
"Daoist Zhang, we can discuss this if you are unhappy with the itinerary."
"There’s nothing dissatisfied, the arrangements are quite good."
One shouldn’t hit someone offering a smile, and Zhang Youfu’s attitude toward Zhou Jing was reasonably good, smiling as he said:
"The problem lies with us, so we apologize. We have many disciples at Shangqing Palace, I’ll gather the list later and hand it to you."
"This..."
Zhou Jing didn’t know what to say.
Such a big event, it wouldn’t be right if Zhang Youfu didn’t go.
"What do you mean by this, dropping the ball at the crucial moment," Zhao Jia Bin said sternly:
"Do you think just because Shangqing Palace has gained some fame, you can put on airs here?"
"Indeed, Shangqing Palace still has many shortcomings, especially compared to the neighboring Zhengyi Temple, there is a world of difference. For this exchange event to be successfully held, I think considering Zhengyi Temple might be an option."
"You!"
Zhao Jia Bin was red-faced with anger, unable to respond to Zhang Youfu’s retort.
Lin Yi stood by, smiling and watching the drama unfold.
Zhang Youfu was the type who wouldn’t let go until he saw a rabbit.
Not seeing a penny, he wouldn’t bother with such a thankless task.
"Let me tell you, this is a decision arranged by the higher-ups. If you don’t go, prepare to close down."
"We can go, but there is one condition," Lin Yi said.
"What condition?"
"As long as you don’t go, we’ll agree to participate in this event."
Zhao Jia Bin’s expression changed.
"I’m the person responsible for this event, do you think it’s appropriate if I don’t go?"
"Why wouldn’t it be appropriate? From the start, we were asked to arrange this ourselves. If they really thought we couldn’t handle it, they wouldn’t have arranged it this way," Lin Yi said:
"As for why you suddenly showed up, you know better than us."
Pausing, Lin Yi continued:
"As for why the number reduced from twenty to five, and why plane tickets were changed to train tickets, you know these tricks better. Everyone here’s smart, don’t take yourself too seriously."
Lin Yi’s words left Zhou Jing speechless.
She hadn’t expected Lin Yi to speak so directly, without leaving any face.
Zhao Jia Bin’s expression turned even worse, being slapped in the face publicly didn’t feel good at all.
"Are you accusing me of embezzling travel expenses?"
"I didn’t say that, but everyone knows what’s going on, there’s no point in saying it."
"Fine, then none of you need to go. I’ll call now and cancel your eligibility!"
With that, Zhao Jia Bin took out his phone to make a call.
Zhou Jing became a bit anxious.
"Teacher Zhao, calm down. There’s room for negotiation in this matter."
"There’s no room. Shangqing Palace has gone too far, placing national honor where?"
Zhao Jia Bin showed no intention of backing down, seemingly determined.
Seeing no effect, Zhou Jing turned her focus to Zhang Yongfu and Lin Yi.
"Daoist Zhang, let’s discuss again. I’ll try to sort out the plane tickets. Harmony generates wealth, there’s no need to be unhappy."
"It’s not my fault though," Zhang Yongfu said:
"You better handle this yourselves."
"This..."
"Zhou Jing, let’s go!"
By this time, Zhao Jia Bin had put down his phone, angrily saying.
"But the event hasn’t been settled yet, we can’t leave."
"We don’t need them," Zhao Jia Bin said coldly, looking at Zhang Youfu:
"Go back and pack your things; soon, you will be closed down."
"That remains to be seen; who leaves first isn’t certain," Lin Yi said with a smile.
Zhao Jia Bin glanced at him.
"What, you still want to challenge me? Look at your own demeanor first!"
Lin Yi didn’t respond to him but looked at Zhou Jing and said:
"His name is Zhao Jia Bin, right?"
"Yes..." Zhou Jing answered mechanically, unsure of what he meant.
Lin Yi took out his phone and dialed Ning Che’s number.
"There’s someone named Zhao Jia Bin in the Daoist Association, send someone to check it out and deal with it."
"You can get in touch with such people?"
"He came to me voluntarily, I can only reluctantly handle it."
"Okay, leave it to me. I do know some people in this area."
"That’s even better."
After hanging up Ning Che’s call, Lin Yi looked at Zhou Jing and said:
"Just stick to the original plan, no need to listen to his words."
Zhou Jing was completely confused, unsure of how to handle this.
On the contrary, Zhao Jia Bin was arrogantly aggressive.
"Kid, you’ve got guts to play this game with me. Let’s see who will be the first to roll out," Zhao Jia Bin pointed at Lin Yi and said.
"Let’s just wait and see," Lin Yi said with a calm smile.