A Poor Youth's Journey to Success
Chapter 12

The two of them continued to chat and talk while joking.

After a while talk with Yuzly. Eric thrust $200 to yuzly while saying." I'll go first, I still have some business to do! Take this money to buy a little food if grandpa is hungry again later!" Eric handed the money over with a smile.

yuzly accepted the money with a happy smile. Seeing Eric go the grandfather felt happy as if he had found something valuable.

Eric went home quickly. Upon his arrival, there was already his boarding mother who was waiting for Eric.

When he saw Eric coming, the housewife immediately approached Eric while saying "Eric, how are you doing lately?"

Eric smiled a little." I'm fine bik!"

The woman smiled as she said." I came here to tell you that this year's rent has to be paid until tomorrow. You also have to pay off last year's money less, the total is all $2.5 thousand." That middle-aged woman

Sighs and then continues." I'll go first if there's nothing else. Tomorrow morning I'll be back here to charge you."

Eric was really shocked to realize he had not paid his boarding money.

And Eric is confused because his money was spent on buying Lyra beforehand and giving yuzly's grandfather. Now the remaining money is $1,9 thousand and where does he get money $600 quickly to complete it?

Eric was confused.. In his confused state he decided to forget about this problem and prepare to go to University first.

After arriving at the University he was confused and thought about the cost money earlier, and he planned to borrow $600 to Bill because Bill was the only friend who was familiar from the past.

After searching for Bill for a while, he finally found Bill in the campus cafeteria.

Eric greeted us immediately." Bill! I have something to talk to you about a little."

Bill quickly replied." What's up Eric? Do you need my help?"

Eric nodded as he said." Yeah, I really need help and I'm confused about who else to turn to. 'cause you're my only friend I know."

Bill nodded while asking." Just tell me what can I help you with?"

Eric took a deep breath and then ventured to say that. "I need money for rent this year, the money I have is less than $600, so can you lend me that much money? Take it easy, I'll definitely give it all back."

Bill who heard that was instantly stunned for a moment. " Sorry Eric.. For now I also need money, because I haven't paid my cost money." Bill sighed and continued." But I can lend you $300. Only this amount I dare lend you Eric, because it's my other money in case of other needs."

Bill took out $300 from his pocket and gave it to Eric while saying." Accept this Eric, don't hesitate. But I'm sorry, it's the only money I have."

Bill quickly waved his hand. " No need for Eric, whenever you return the money it doesn't matter, even if it's 50 years away."

Eric bowed politely in front of the bill." Thank you so much Bill, I'll get this money back as soon as possible."

Eric then returns to his class with Bill.

Eric thought he was still less $300 but who would want to borrow money for him.

After finishing his campus hours, Eric then went home while continuing to think about how he got$300 today.

On the way home at the entrance of the university. Eric accidentally meets Lyra again.

When Lyra sees Eric's face in distress, Lyra comes to Eric and asks." Hi Eric! I noticed from afar, your face looks constantly moody? Are you facing a problem?"

Eric immediately replied to Lyra while forcing a gentle smile on his hard face. In the mind of Eric at that time also wanted to borrow Lyra $300 it. But Eric quickly abandoned his intentions.

Eric had a good impression with this woman in front of him. Although Lyra knows Eric's status now, but this woman is not at all away from him. But he's increasingly seen wanting to be friends with Eric as everyone keeps trying to get away from him.

Gently Eric replied to Lyra's greeting." I'm fine!"

Lyra nodded lightly hearing that. Then he said with great enthusiasm." Eric, you bought me this morning. What if tomorrow morning we eat again and it's my turn to treat you?" bring Lyra.

Eric could not resist Lyra's invitation, so he quickly nodded.

Lyra nodded as well seeing Eric nod. then Lyra looked for the topic." You know, Eric, if everyone on campus is talking about that photo, have you seen it?"

Eric nodded lightly in reply to Lyra. Because his current thoughts were only focused on how he got that $300 money.

Lyra who sees Eric ignoring the words makes Lyra upset." Eric! You're ignoring me, aren't you...?" snapped Lyra.

This girl from childhood has always been the center of attention. So when he speaks or is silent, he is always noticed by the people around him. But now, Eric doesn't care at all. That's what makes Lyra a little furious with men like Eric.

Of course, Eric did not intend that, but Eric was still dazed thinking about the cost repayment money. Eric actually really wants to pay attention to Lyra more, but he knows the status is much different from Lyra. Like heaven and earth, he was a poor man without direction, while Lyra was the son of a rich man pursued by many.

Eric quickly realizes that he has just ignored Lyra and is not focused on talking to Lyra. "It's not like that...."

Not yet had time to finish the sentence, Lyra had left because the car that used to pick up Lyra had arrived.