Although Tian Xiuzhu agreed to marry him at the beginning, she had the intention of keeping him as a backup, and also wanted to piss off Chu Yue and tell him that she was not unwanted.

But after marriage, after spending a long time with him, I not only felt his gentleness and consideration, but was also conquered by his personal charm.

In addition, Zhang Hongwei is sweet-mouthed and good at sweet talk, and now he has coaxed people into a trance. Tian Xiuzhu has also thrown her heart into him and has long been devoted to him.

In addition, he gave people gifts and said sweet words today, which Tian Xiuzhu couldn't stand, so naturally she did whatever he said.

The next morning, Zhang Hongwei got up early to help water the vegetables in the garden.

Zhang Guilan was so happy to see her son-in-law rushing to work as soon as he came back. She felt that she would be able to follow them to the city to enjoy a good life in the future.

I felt happy and energetic, as if I had become several years younger.

Tian Xiuzhu didn't dare to talk to her father directly, so she planned to talk to her mother first. As long as her mother stood on her side, their chances of winning would be greater.

"Mom, come in for a moment. I have something to tell you." Zhang Guilan was hanging clothes in the yard when her daughter suddenly called her in.

Knowing that her daughter was going to take the college entrance examination, she had been given all the delicious food and drinks at home these days. She thought she didn't eat enough in the morning, so she wiped her hands on her body and asked, "What's wrong? I'm hungry again. What do you want to eat for lunch? Mom will make it for you later."

Tian Xiuzhu smiled and came over to hold her arm. The mother and daughter were very intimate. She pushed her daughter to sit on a chair beside her, then squatted down, leaned in her arms, and said coquettishly, "Mom, you are so good to me."

"Of course, you are my daughter. If I don't treat you well, who else should I treat well?" Zhang Guilan said lovingly, touching her head.

She has lived to such an old age and has finally realized that her son and daughter-in-law are unreliable, and only her daughter is her little cotton-padded jacket.

Tian Xiuzhu raised her head from her arms and said sullenly, "Mom, if I get into another university when I take the college entrance exam, then Hongwei and I will be separated. There are so many young girls in college, and he's so outstanding. I'm afraid he'll be seduced away by some vixen."

Zhang Guilan slapped her forehead, suddenly awakened, "That seems to be the case. What should I do?"

She had been so focused on going to the city with them to enjoy life recently that she had forgotten such an important matter.

There was a joyful atmosphere just now, but now both mother and daughter had gloomy faces, as lifeless as eggplants hit by frost.

"By the way, you can apply to the same school as Hongwei. That way, you can be together and you won't have to worry about him being seduced by someone else."

Zhang Guilan's face instantly changed from gloomy to bright, full of pride. She really felt that she was so smart.

Tian Xiuzhu lowered her head, twirling her fingers, looking embarrassed. "Mom, I told Hongwei the same thing before, but he didn't want me to sacrifice myself for him. He said that with my ability, I can get into a better university outside, and there is really no need to waste my talent for him."

"At least he has some conscience and knows not to delay you." Zhang Guilan nodded, and her liking for her son-in-law increased a few degrees.

"This doesn't work, and that doesn't work either. What should I do?"

Tian Xiuzhu tugged at her sleeve, looking conflicted. After hesitating for a long time, she stammered, "Mom, there is a way, but it's a little tricky. I might need my dad to go out and run around."

"You kid, if you have a solution, why don't you tell me earlier? You're making me anxious here." Zhang Guilan urged anxiously.

"That's to let Hongwei drop out of school and take the college entrance exam with me. With his ability, he can definitely get into a better university than the ones in our city. Then we can apply to the same university. This way, we won't be separated, and we'll have a better future."

"Well, you do have a point. But if he drops out now, I'm afraid your dad won't be able to explain it to the higher-ups. He fought so hard to get that spot, used so many connections, and spoke so many good words to people. Now, after just a short while, he's backing out. That spot is wasted."

If people knew about this, everyone would spit on them and flood their house.

Seeing her mother's embarrassment, Tian Xiuzhu could only pull her arm hard and shake it, "Mom, I know this matter is a bit tricky, but it concerns the future of both of us. Can you please talk to my dad and ask him to help think of a solution?"

Zhang Guilan lowered her head and thought about it, then gritted her teeth and agreed.

For the future of my daughter and son-in-law, and for her to be able to live in the city with them in the future, I have no choice but to try my best. When the time comes, I will convince the old man to help me get this done.

In the evening, as soon as the old man came back, Zhang Guilan couldn't wait to pull him into the room and tell him what had happened.

As expected, the old man immediately refused upon hearing this, saying in a deep voice, "You think I opened this commune? Back then, I was like a jerk, begging and pleading for this spot. Now, not much time has passed, and you're threatening to drop out. Isn't this just slapping yourself in the face?"

Zhang Guilan had lived with him for decades and naturally knew that the old man was a person who cared a lot about face, so she was not surprised at all when he said these words.

Seeing that his face was livid with anger, she quickly poured him a cup of tea and continued to persuade him, "Old man, I know this is embarrassing for you, but think about it from another perspective. Reputation is not something you can eat. By the time other people's children all get into good universities, they will go out and eat delicious food and drink spicy drinks with them. These are the real things they can hold on to. But you are so obsessed with face that you make your whole family suffer with you."

Seeing that he didn't refute her, she knew there was a chance, and continued to persuade him, "Besides, Hongwei and Xiuzhu are both hardworking. With their talents, you don't want to see them so you stay here with us. Isn't that a waste of time? As parents, we work hard for our children. As long as they can live a good life, I won't blink an eye even if you ask me to die. It's a pity that I have no influence and no ability, so I can't help them."

"Besides, if they're a young couple and they're separated because they're not in the same school, over time, their relationship will start to have problems, and by then it would be too late for us to cry."

As she spoke, Zhang Guilan's voice gradually choked up, and she wiped away her tears with her hands.

Tian Shouyi was deeply moved when he heard the old woman say this. Although he knew that she had selfish motives, some of what she said did make sense.

Among his three children, only his daughter is a good student. If she can be admitted to a good university in this college entrance examination, it will bring honor to him.