"I... he..."
Looking at Li Mo on the television screen, Wang Yu felt a wave of helplessness.
What kind of situation was this? How did this guy suddenly end up on the news? And then it somehow involved Wang Yu again?
"You don't know, little brother? This is the great and famous educator and trainer, Li Mo, who has been silently sponsoring hope schools!"
A shop assistant nearby interjected, her tone filled with respect.
Great, and famous? Educator and trainer?
Wang Yu and Wu Lingling exchanged a glance, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.
Li Mo, that guy? Since when did he become a great and famous educator and trainer?
Clearly, this guy used to carry a guitar, looking like a nomadic bar singer. How did he suddenly transform into a famous educator and trainer overnight?
"You probably don't know, do you?" The shop assistant seemed very talkative and immediately launched into a lengthy explanation.
"Let me tell you, this Li Mo is extraordinary," the assistant said with great emotion. "Although on the surface he's just an ordinary person, making a living as a part-time bar singer and taking on some tutoring jobs to help students with English, he's always been very low-key and humble.
But in reality, every penny he earns, he sets aside a portion to donate to hope schools!
He's been adhering to this noble behavior for three years, and no one knew about it. Not until this time... Hey? Are you listening?"
Seeing Wang Yu and Wu Lingling seemingly lost in thought, the assistant asked indignantly, clearly displeased with the lack of engagement from her audience.
"Yes, of course we're listening," Wu Lingling said with a smile. "So, little brother, was there a special situation this time?"
"You're right, young lady," the assistant nodded. "This time, Li Mo is said to have received support from a benefactor and made a fortune. Then he directly donated all the money he earned!
That was a full twenty thousand yuan! Twenty thousand yuan, do you know how much money that is? If I didn't eat or sleep, it would probably take me 20 years to earn that much!"
The assistant nodded with emotion, her expression full of admiration. "But guess what?"
Wang Yu pouted at the assistant's words. Did he even need to ask? Most likely, Li Mo had donated the entire twenty thousand yuan profit share that Wang Yu had given him, otherwise, he wouldn't have caused such a stir.
And could it be that he was that so-called benefactor?
As expected, the assistant immediately continued, "Li Mo could have lived a life of comfort and security with such a large sum of money, but he resolutely chose to donate it all! Not a single cent left, all donated to hope schools!
Then, because the amount involved was so large, it attracted the attention of the donation department, and they exposed him! That's when everyone realized that there was such an unsung hero with a noble character!"
At this point, the assistant's expression was excited, and she was gesticulating animatedly. Anyone who didn't know would think she had some deep connection with Li Mo.
"So that's how it is. This must be why the TV station is interviewing him."
Wu Lingling said thoughtfully. She also couldn't have imagined that the somewhat chuunibyou Li Mo would do something so noble.
It wasn't just Wu Lingling; even Wang Yu was a little surprised. He hadn't expected this chuunibyou fellow to have such a noble side!
However, before Wang Yu could finish his contemplation, he saw Li Mo on the television screen speaking volubly to the reporter,
"Speaking of my lifelong friend, Wang Yu, he's truly remarkable. Without his support, I wouldn't have had this opportunity to contribute my meager effort."
Li Mo directly mentioned Wang Yu, showering him with praise, describing him as exceptionally rare and peerless, like a living sage, deploying adjectives with effortless grace. Even for the usually composed Wang Yu, he couldn't help but blush.
"When did you become his lifelong friend?"
Wu Lingling asked Wang Yu with a chuckle.
"Ahem!" Wang Yu coughed awkwardly, a rare blush on his face. "Actually, we've only met once, we're not close at all, you know that."
He really wanted to slap this guy. Saying such chuunibyou things, if he wasn't blushing, Wang Yu would feel embarrassed for him.
As they were talking, Li Mo on the TV screen shifted his focus and began to enthusiastically introduce Wang Yu's various products, even pulling out a promotional brochure... Wang Yu had no idea where he had stashed it.
Li Mo's impassioned and persuasive tone, his animated gestures, and his extremely rich expressions made the hosts of those TV shopping channels seem utterly inadequate in comparison.
Well, what started as a simple interview about good deeds had suddenly turned into a large-scale sales pitch.
It was clear that the reporter, a beautiful young woman, was also caught off guard and unprepared. She tried to interrupt him several times, but Li Mo's torrent of passionate speech drowned her out.
Because it was a live broadcast, the reporter's expression became very stiff, yet she was helpless.
It was evident that Li Mo's sales talent was unmatched. He made the rigid and dull products come alive, making viewers feel like they would immediately spend money to buy, buy, buy!
Just looking at the shop assistant's glittering eyes was proof enough!
"Well, although I and Li Mo have only met once, we hit it off immediately, comparable to the friendship between Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya. Therefore, he is absolutely my lifelong friend. That's right, it's like that!"
After some thought, Wang Yu decided to acknowledge this lifelong friend who had fallen from the sky.
After all, an advertisement on the provincial TV news! If he were to pay for actual advertising, it would cost a considerable sum! And more importantly, having money doesn't necessarily guarantee you a spot for such a promotional advertisement.
"...My friend, Wang Yu, can be said to be a conscientious pillar of society, benefiting the nation and the people. You only need to dial the procurement number for Jiangyang County Automobile Factory: xxxx-xxxxxxxx to order these products directly, and you can also enjoy a factory-direct promotional price. Remember, the number is..."
After the beautiful reporter's repeated attempts to interject, Li Mo finally finished relaying the contact information, and the interview footage abruptly ended.
"It's over?"
"It's over, what else is there? Hmm, I'm getting hungry. Why don't we go back and get something to eat?"
"Alright, let's go."
Wang Yu and Wu Lingling said, and they turned to leave.
The shop assistant who was originally there was also muttering the number Li Mo had announced on television.
"The products seem quite good. Why don't I call and ask?" She then turned and picked up the phone...
After Wang Yu and Wu Lingling finished their meal and returned to the guesthouse, they encountered the visibly annoyed front desk attendant as soon as they entered.
"Oh, young man, you're finally back. Your Jiangyang County Automobile Factory has called dozens of times looking for you, and they won't stop!"