kvmb Chapter 182 Library Opening
Chapter 182 Library Opening
June 20th, early morning.
In the west of Lianzhou City, a courtyard that had been deserted for a long time has been transformed into the tallest building in Lianzhou City after three months of careful construction.
Since its construction began, it has been under the curious and expectant gazes of the people of Lianzhou.
Therefore, when the sound of firecrackers suddenly rang out in the early morning, even though it was still early, many people quickly gathered around to watch.
The crowd was bustling and lively, all of them were curious and eager to explore this tall building.
At this moment, the door of the building slowly opened from the inside, and Chu Ci and Mrs. Fan Jingrui walked out of the building side by side.
"Oh, isn't this Chu Ci, the principal of the Women's College?" Chu Ci was indeed a well-known figure in Lianzhou City. As soon as she showed up, she was immediately recognized by the sharp-eyed man.
However, compared to Chu Ci's identity, people are more interested in the function of this building.
Some people speculated based on Chu Ci's past deeds: "This building was built in the west city. Could it be another place similar to 'pre-marital training'?"
At this time, a businessman who lived nearby slowly stepped out, with a mysterious look on his face, and said, "It shouldn't be. Some time ago, I saw someone transporting a lot of books in."
"Is it possible that Principal Chu is planning to open a bookstore?" However, as soon as this speculation was put forward, it was immediately strongly opposed by others.
"Why would a bookstore need such a huge building? This is a five-story building. There are probably only a few buildings of this size in the entire Great Zhou, right?"
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Chu Ci saw that everyone was guessing enthusiastically but no one guessed correctly. She looked at everyone like this, raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and then walked slowly to the plaque with Fan Jingrui.
Then, Chu Ci and Fan Jingrui raised their hands at the same time in perfect tacit understanding, and gently but firmly peeled off the red cloth on the plaque.
As they moved, the red cloth slowly slid down, and gradually, the three big words "Library" on the plaque appeared clearly in front of everyone.
Faced with this never-before-seen plaque, the scene, which had just quieted down a little, suddenly became noisy again.
"What on earth does this 'library' mean? I've never heard of it before." Someone shouted in confusion.
"Well, it should be similar to a bookstore, right? Look at the name, I think the books sold there should be more diverse than those in a bookstore, right?" Another person speculated, touching his chin.
"It is indeed possible, but how exactly it happens is really confusing." The person next to him also echoed.
"Then let's see how Principal Chu explains it." Someone suggested.
"Well, that's the only way." Everyone nodded in agreement, their eyes all turned to Chu Ci, eagerly waiting for her answer.
At this time, Chu Ci finally stepped forward, took out a loud speaker, and said with a smile: "Everyone, listen to me. This library is a place where all kinds of books are gathered for everyone to read, study, and check information."
Everyone was surprised, and those who had students at home immediately asked loudly: "Master Chu, is it expensive just for reading, studying, and looking up information?"
Chu Ci smiled and said, "To borrow books from our library, first of all, you must apply for a library card. To apply for this card, you need to pay five cents per month..."
Only five cents, that's really too cheap! Are you sure this isn't some kind of charity?
Some people have good thoughts, while others have dark thoughts. "Master Chu, can we all go in and read as we please?"
Chu Ci was not angry, and said slowly: "Of course you can. But you must remember to keep quiet in the library, never damage the books, and take good care of the public environment."
"That's natural." Someone responded immediately, thinking that Chu Ci's requests were natural and normal.
However, some people have vague concerns, wondering if there are any hidden traps.
At this time, a man in a coarse cloth shirt appeared in the crowd. After a little hesitation, he finally asked, "Shanzhang Chu, if any books are accidentally damaged, how should we compensate them?"
"It depends on the extent of the damage to the book. If it does not affect reading, then the person will be restricted from borrowing books for a certain period of time. If it affects reading, compensation will be paid according to the extent of the damage."
Chu Ci slowly explained the rules that had been set in advance.
Seeing that the other party still had doubts, Chu Ci continued: "Don't worry, each of our books has a price tag. You don't need to worry that we will blackmail you."
Seeing that Chu Ci had expressed his worries so accurately, the man who spoke the words instantly blushed and stammered, "I... I am not..."
At this time, Fan Jingrui hurriedly comforted him: "Brother, don't be nervous or embarrassed. It is normal for people to have doubts and thoughts when facing these rules for the first time."
Then, Chu Ci also said, "Please rest assured that all the rules of the library are fair, reasonable and transparent. There is absolutely no deception. Everything we do is to help everyone read and study better and create a good atmosphere for learning."
"Very good!" With this loud shout, everyone moved aside, just as the teachers, students, and Zhang Yaoyang's adjutant were being carried here together.
Chu Ci and Fan Jingrui looked at each other, then stepped forward steadily and bowed, saying, "I, the humble Fan Jingrui (Chu Ci), respectfully pay my respects to the Governor and the Sima."
"No need to be polite." The governor smiled and waved his hand, "I heard that Mr. Chu opened a library for Lianzhou students at his own expense. This is a meaningful and beneficial thing for students. I may not come to join in the fun and show my support!"
If there were previous rumors that Chu Ci had a powerful background, those were just rumors.
However, now, after everyone witnessed all this, everyone looked at the library with a completely different meaning.
Chu Ci held his breath, but since the benefit was delivered to his door, he couldn't let it go easily.
So Chu Ci immediately seized the opportunity and said politely with a smile, "How about you two adults also apply for a library card?"
Seeing the two of them hesitate, Chu Ci immediately said, "The types of books in our library are extremely rich and varied, covering many fields such as astronomy, geography, history, literature, etc. It can be said that there is nothing missing."
The teachers and students did not fully believe what Chu Ci said, but this was the original intention of their coming here. "That's fine, then what do you need me to do for you?"