Chapter 381 The Children's Retreat

Huang Ling spent the New Year in Suzhou.

The children almost surrounded her, including Gu Xingyan who also liked to stay with her.

In the second half of 1986, Tunan and Xingyan were in their senior year, and Huang Ling began to pay attention to their next stage.

Huang Ling learned about Tuanan and Xingyan's thoughts. They were still a little hesitant about studying for a master's degree or working.

However, the two should have discussed this matter and both wanted to stay in Beijing to develop.

Huang Ling said to Tunan and Xingyan:

"You can think about it on your own. If you need our advice, we'll provide it. If not, you can just discuss the results and tell us. In any case, we'll base our decision on yours."

The two looked at each other and made up their minds. They both said that they had not made up their minds yet and wanted to hear their parents' opinions.

So, before school started, Huang Ling and her family went to visit Xingyan's home.

Four parents and two children sat together and discussed for a long time, and finally decided that Xingyan would continue her studies and prepare for the graduate entrance examination of the school, while Tunan would start working first.

Although it is an assignment at this time, the school leaders are aware of the individual personnel requirements of each department and there will be recommended quotas, so it is not completely uncontrollable.

Because Tuanan had been in contact with several major design institutes in Beijing since his freshman year, with the strong recommendation of the department head and the support of Chief Feng, the two children of the Feng family and his eldest cousin Xu Yunyang all worked in Beijing and could all help, so joining a design institute was the worst option.

Xingyan herself has a stronger desire to continue her studies, and her current employment prospects are relatively narrow. However, when she graduates with a master's degree or even a doctorate, the financial industry will be gradually rising.

The big thing was settled, and all six of them were satisfied and relieved.

On their way back, Xingyan's family insisted on sending them to the school gate, and then Xingyan went to the school library to borrow books, and Professor Gu and Professor Su accompanied her home.

Professor Gu sighed, "You didn't realize that all Tunan's mother talked about today was the two children's studies and work. She didn't mention their marriage at all."

Professor Su smiled and said, "She is confident. She trusts Tunan, Xingyan, and us, and even more so, her own judgment and vision."

When Professor Gu heard his wife's words, he couldn't help but praise her: "Professor Su is also very wise."

"To be honest, when you were discussing the general direction, as someone involved in literature, I really couldn't get a word in. I was just busy thinking about these things."

Professor Gu looked at his wife and said, "You're being modest. I was just wondering whether I should bring it up, but since you didn't, I didn't either."

Professor Su waved his hands hurriedly:

"Needless to say, this arrangement is the best for the two children. I was so worried that as the mother of a boy, she would force them to get married. If both of them were working, they could get married almost immediately after graduation, but in my opinion, they would still be too young. But she didn't. She gave the children time to grow up.

Xingyan and Tunan were only a few months apart, and the best time for them to get married was when Xingyan graduated from graduate school. By then, Tunan would have been working for three years and had a solid foundation in all aspects. Xingyan had little pressure, and she was still on Xingyan's side.

Besides, she's not afraid that Xingyan has a higher degree than Tunan, so... she's pretty open-minded, right?"

Professor Gu listened to Professor Su's words and felt as if he had suddenly realized something:

"Oh, my mind isn't as far-sighted as you mothers. What I'm thinking about is that he should read as much as possible. Just like what Director Huang said, I'll support him as much as he wants to study. And I think Tunan prefers working to further education, so I think it's best to follow his preferences."

Professor Su nodded: "That's right, Tunan's mother should still follow the child's wishes."

After this trip, the child's direction was determined and the concerns of both parties were resolved.

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April 1986.

It was time to get off work, but Wu Shanshan was still busy. One reason was that she hadn't finished her work, and the other was that she was waiting for a call.

Today is the time she and Xie Zheyu agreed to call each other.

At seven o'clock sharp, the phone rang.

Wu Shanshan picked up the phone and asked at the same time as the other party: "Have you eaten yet?"

Xie Zheyu replied: "I ate it."

Wu Shanshan replied, "I've already got my food in the cafeteria and am waiting for Xiaojun. Xiaojun has a football game at school today, so he'll be back a little late."

"Oh, then, oh, okay..."

Wu Shanshan listened and felt something was wrong. Xie Zheyu was always talkative and could always follow whatever you said. He rarely stuttered like this, so she asked:

"What's wrong"

"I'll get someone else to answer the phone." Xie Zheyu replied.

Wu Shanshan thought it was either Tunan or Xingyan, so she waited quietly. When the other party answered the phone, she was stunned.

"Auntie Huang, you're going to Beijing!"

"Well, Shanshan, you don't know, Zheyu was afraid that you would wait, so he was in such a hurry to eat! The last rolled roast duck almost choked me to death!!" Huang Ling began to complain.

"I didn't, I just said I was going to call you today..." Xie Zheyu said with a smile.

Wu Shanshan also smiled: "Auntie Huang, I just happen to have something to tell you."

"Okay, tell me what's going on."

"I want to take the lawyer qualification exam. I have met the educational requirements. If I apply now, I need to do this job. The factory can also issue me a certificate." Wu Shanshan said seriously.

"I've also seen the notice. If it doesn't affect your study and work, I support it. But I'm worried that it's too hard for you, having to go to school, work, and tutor Xiaojun at the same time." Huang Ling said with concern.

"I understand, Aunt Huang. I'll arrange my time accordingly. I mainly want to use this exam to systematically learn some legal knowledge. The factory also needs it."

Wu Shanshan was also unsure, but when she heard that Huang Ling was worried about whether she would work hard rather than whether she would pass the exam, she felt more confident.

"Okay, I support..."

Before Huang Ling finished speaking, a gentle voice of "Brother-in-law~~~~" came from the other end of the receiver.

Wu Jun took the phone and heard Huang Ling say to Xie Zheyu, "Come on, let Xiaojun's brother-in-law answer the phone."

Wu Jun recognized her voice and called out seriously, "Auntie Huang."

After saying that, he quickly handed the phone back to his sister, then sat aside and behaved himself.

After Wu Shanshan finished talking to Huang Ling, she asked Wu Jun to answer the phone. Wu Jun asked through his mouth who it was, and Wu Shanshan told him through his mouth that it was Aunt Huang.

Wu Jun picked up the phone and respectfully called out, "Auntie Huang."

He thought Huang Ling would ask him about his grades, but unexpectedly Huang Ling asked him how he played the game today.

"Our class won! We won by a narrow margin thanks to my three-pointer!" Wu Jun was beaming with joy.

On the other end of the phone, Huang Ling told Xie Zheyu, and they both cheered softly.

After the call, Tunan and Xie Zheyu sent Huang Ling and Gu Xingyan to the guesthouse.

Huang Ling came alone this time, so Gu Xingyan asked for leave from her teacher and stayed with Huang Ling in the guesthouse for a few days.

She said she went to Beijing on a business trip, but in fact it was mainly for Tunan's work.

She always plans things in advance and would never cry and say "I knew it earlier" at the last minute.

Even if she had planned it earlier and it didn't work out as she wanted, she wouldn't regret it.

Other families may not know, but their children never have to worry about having work to do.

All children can live according to their own preferences first. If they want to give it a try, just go ahead and talk about it later if it doesn’t work.

She is the escape route for all the children.