At today's parent-teacher meeting, besides Ye Linchen "going it alone," Shen Yanlin also came by himself.

He told Teacher Ma that his father had gone to another city, and his uncle and aunt were too busy with work to find time for him.

Because of Shen Yanlin's special circumstances, Teacher Ma didn't ask any further questions and agreed.

After this incident, Uncle Shen felt reassured that his father was capable of handling the parent-teacher meeting matters.

So after all the parents had arrived, Shen Yanlin came slowly with his schoolbag on his back.

Ye Linchen and he sat in the last row of the classroom, attending a parent-teacher meeting with a group of parents.

After introducing the students' performance in each subject, Teacher Ma cleared her throat and raised her voice.

"Dear parents, there are only a few months left until the college entrance examination. The children are under a lot of pressure. I hope that you will create a relaxed and pleasant learning environment for them at home, encourage them more, and not put too much pressure on them."

Her gaze lingered on Ye Linchen, and her words were full of meaning.

"Of course, besides academics, moral education is also very important for children. If a person only cares about himself, is narrow-minded, and doesn't know how to be grateful to his parents, then even if he gets into university, he will find it difficult to establish himself in society in the future!"

As she spoke, Teacher Ma stared intently at Ye Linchen, almost as if she were calling him out by name.

I'm talking about you!

Ye Linchen met her gaze, a slight smile playing on his lips.

If you're so capable, just say it directly. Indirect criticism won't work on me.

I'm not the pushover I was in my past life, the one who would cry at the slightest criticism.

Seeing Ye Linchen's "stubbornness," Teacher Ma became even more annoyed, but with other parents present, she couldn't directly criticize him by name.

She could only grit her teeth and continue, "I hope that while parents pay attention to their children's studies, they should also care more about their mental health, guide them to establish correct values ​​and outlook on life, and help them become useful members of society."

Sitting in Meng Zihan's seat, Meng Xueyun felt that every word Teacher Ma said was cursing Ye Linchen, and she felt extremely happy.

She turned her head and glared at Ye Linchen behind her, cursing inwardly.

"You brat, so what if you have great grades? If you don't win people's hearts, it's all for nothing!"

After the parent-teacher meeting, Shen Yanlin asked Ye Linchen, "What's wrong with Teacher Ma? She looked at you with such a bitter expression."

Ye Linchen smiled nonchalantly.

“She wanted me to be like her. Her mother slapped her on the left cheek, and she offered her right cheek to be slapped, and then she bragged to everyone, ‘Look how filial I am, you should all take me as an example.’”

Shen Yanlin understood and was about to say something when Xu Yuru and Lin Xiaojuan's mother came over and said to Ye Linchen, "Xiaochen, don't be afraid. We understand the situation. If you need witnesses, we can testify for you."

Shen Yanlin asked, "What witness?"

Ye Linchen then briefly recounted what had just happened.

Shen Yanlin then said, "I can be your witness too." He said regretfully, "If only I had come sooner..."

Xu Yuru laughed: "Even so, they didn't gain any advantage."

Lin Xiaojuan's mother also said, "I admire Xiaochen. She has a firm mind and won't be easily swayed. She will definitely achieve great things in the future."

The two mothers offered Ye Linchen a few more words of encouragement before leaving.

After a long pause, Shen Yanlin asked, "Are you really determined to sever all ties with your family, leaving no room for negotiation?"

Ye Linchen nodded: "Our family's situation is different from yours. There's no misunderstanding. They have no feelings for me whatsoever; they only want to exploit me. Of course, I can't agree to that."

Shen Yanlin didn't say anything more and changed the subject.

“My uncle has arranged a studio for me. I’ll be going to class there every morning and coming to school in the afternoon. I’ve already asked Teacher Ma for leave. If I have anything important to do in the morning, could you please write it down for me?”

Ye Linchen readily agreed: "No problem, I'll take care of it! You go and focus on your painting studies!"

Meng Xueyun watched Ye Linchen and Shen Yanlin chatting and laughing, and she gritted her teeth in anger.

That brat, she can smile at everyone else, but with them, it's like she borrowed their grain and is now returning their chaff.

It seems they really were enemies from a past life, not just hers, but their entire family!

The parent-teacher meeting controversy had just subsided when the factory began its annual democratic election for workshop directors.

As expected, Zhang Chenggong, the deputy director who was considered by Ye Zhenghua to be the best at flattery, successfully rose to the position of workshop director.

Although Ye Zhenghua failed to hold the position, he fought desperately and only retreated one step, and was appointed as the deputy director in charge of security.

This is a pretty good result.

At least the Ye family didn't have to move out of the cadre compound, and the whole family was finally relieved.

After the argument at the parents' meeting, Ye Zhenghua completely gave up on Ye Linchen.

This daughter is an ingrate; her heart is harder than stone, and he can't warm it up no matter what he does. He doesn't want her anymore.

He gave Meng Xueyun an order.

"Don't pay any attention to her anymore. Just pretend you never had this daughter!"

Meng Xueyun has been trying to maintain her image as a loving mother and has been groveling and flattering Ye Linchen these past few days, which has exhausted her.

Now that Ye Zhenghua has spoken, she's too lazy to pretend anymore.

However, she was unwilling to completely give up Ye Linchen, her cash cow!

That brat is making so much money now. If I could get my hands on her, wouldn't life be wonderful?

However, it's definitely not feasible to do it openly now; we'll have to find another opportunity.

No matter what, she gave birth to Lin Chen and now that she can earn money, she wants to break free from them and enjoy herself. Dream on!

She will absolutely not let this daughter go!

Meng Zihan was also having a headache.

This time, Ye Linchen was resolute, and he did not agree to either of the two conditions that the Ye family wanted to achieve.

They don't even listen to Teacher Ma.

Even with a thousand schemes, Meng Zihan was helpless against such a tough nut to crack.

However, she was not discouraged and continued to plan for her future.

The factory's sponsored training program was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for her; if she could get the spot, she could go to university!

Once the quota is set, she won't panic and can focus on her studies.

There's definitely no problem with achieving the grades required for the sponsored student program.

However, Ye Zhenghua's election failure made it impossible for him to fight for the spot, so she had to find a way herself.

After much thought, Meng Zihan thought of Gu Yifei.

Gu Yifei's father is the factory director. As long as he puts in a good word, getting this spot will be no problem at all!

Ever since Meng Zihan accused Ye Linchen of stealing the exam paper, Gu Yifei has been avoiding Meng Zihan.

Meng Zihan couldn't even find a chance to say a word to him.

How should I tell him about such a big thing?