Chapter 21: Educated Youth Abandoning Their Wives and Children

"Director Jiang? What brings you here?" The principal poured tea for Director Jiang's father.

"Call me Lao Jiang, don't try to fool me. Lili hasn't been feeling well these past few days, so I came to ask for leave for her. I also thought I'd come and say hello since I haven't seen you in a while."

The principal shook his head: "You really spoil your daughter."

"Come, have some tea."

"By the way, I heard from Lili that there's a very capable young man at your school who does tutoring or something. Is that true?"

The principal nodded: "That's true."

"This young man is smart. He took the initiative to suggest to the school that they hire tutors from impoverished students, which would solve the problem of students working part-time while also helping them develop their skills."

Hearing the principal say that, Mr. Jiang nodded: "That's really good. I also heard about this and wanted to come and meet this student."

“Talk to him about these insights. Children are the flowers of the motherland, and education should be the top priority.”

"Old Jiang! You're really something." The principal gave him a thumbs up.

"Then I'll go call someone, they'll be in the lounge in a bit?"

Mr. Jiang had no objection.

Ji Huaizhi was a little confused when he arrived, but he understood when he heard that the man opposite him was surnamed Jiang.

After the principal finished his introduction and left, Mr. Jiang didn't beat around the bush: "Ji Huaizhi, right?"

"yes."

Seeing Ji Huaizhi's calm demeanor, Jiang's father nodded inwardly: "Do you know why I came to find you?"

"I know, because of Jiang Li's matter."

When Mr. Jiang realized there was no follow-up, he looked up at him and asked, "That's it? Aren't you going to say anything?"

Ji Huaizhi was humble and polite: "What does Director Jiang want me to say? After all, this is just a misunderstanding on Jiang's part. She'll understand once she sees more of her appearance."

Mr. Jiang lowered his head and smiled: "I thought you would say that my daughter is clinging to you, or that you can't get a divorce and can't be with my daughter."

"I hope I can help you get a divorce." Mr. Jiang looked at him intently.

"What you're saying doesn't exist. I'm very satisfied with my family."

Seeing that he didn't refute his daughter's persistent questioning, Jiang's father understood the situation.

"I heard that Lili helped you get that tutoring spot? I've suspected that you might be using her, and then trying to get her to leave once the deal is done, or aren't you worried that one word from me could make your tutoring center pack up and leave?"

"So much so that you can't even continue driving?"

This time, Mr. Jiang's expression was rather serious; an ordinary person would have been intimidated by him.

“Before Jiang Li contacted me, I had already almost finalized the address. She just made the contract sign faster. Even if Jiang Li hadn’t asked, I could have rented that place.”

Ji Huaizhi's affirmation reflects the confidence that comes from a young man.

“Besides, even if I didn’t agree to the school’s request at this point, I could only try to persuade her to withdraw, after all…” Ji Huaizhi looked directly at him, “We can’t let her remain obstinate, can we?”

"I wonder if Director Jiang was threatening me with that last sentence."

“Even without tutoring as a source of income, I have other ideas, but I might be a little unhappy if I just shut down the tutoring center.”

Director Jiang: "Oh?"

"Whoever takes away my livelihood, I'll bite off a piece of flesh from them."

Ji Huaizhi spoke calmly, not at all like he was threatening anyone.

But what he said was quite bold.

Mr. Jiang laughed.

His gaze was clear and focused, and his demeanor was methodical.

Lily has good taste this time, but she's already taken, so nothing we say will make a difference.

“I only have one daughter, and I will discipline her well, but if she gets hurt, I don’t care if I gamble my career.”

“I am also a father and a husband, and what the director said is what I also want to say.”

If my wife and children suffer any harm or injustice, he will fight back with all his might.

Back at the school, Wang Youfa and Huang Dong asked curiously, "What did the principal want to see you about?"

"Really? You're really getting more and more arrogant. Even the principal had a talk with you. I heard from Lin Tao that he took you to meet some big shots?"

Ji Huaizhi glanced at Lin Tao, who was eavesdropping on their conversation: "It's nothing, he just asked me about the tutoring class."

Huang Dong knew that wasn't true; Lin Tao had said that Jiang Li's father had come.

It's probably referring to Jiang Li's matter.

They exchanged a glance, and everything was understood without a word.

Hearing this from the back, Lin Tao nudged Ji Huaizhi's shoulder and asked, "Huaizhi, how does Jiang Li's father look?"

Ji Huaizhi glanced at him but ignored him.

Feeling humiliated by being completely ignored: "What's so great about that? Humph!"

He didn't know why Ji Huaizhi suddenly stopped paying attention to him. He thought he'd wait until he got Jiang Li before he started acting all arrogant.

Then he'll be the one begging me.

Huang Dong and Wang Youfa exchanged a glance, said nothing, and lowered their heads to look at the books in front of them.

As for why Ji Huaizhi ignored Lin Tao, it was because Lin Tao was the one who told Ji Huai Ren about what happened at school. He and Lin Tao didn't get along anyway, so he took this opportunity to avoid dealing with him.

Chen Chunya began to feel anxious after Ji Xiaotian started school.

She also wanted to earn an income in the city on her own, but now that her child is in school, she feels terrible being alone at home.

Ji Huaizhi could tell what she was thinking just by looking at her like that.

"I don't have classes this afternoon, and it's not my turn to teach at the tutoring center. Would you like me to go for a walk with you?"

Chen Chunya shook her head, thinking that he had finally gotten a day off: "No need, you should take a good rest since you finally have a day off." As she spoke, she continued knitting the sweater in her hands.

Ji Huaizhi grabbed her hand: "Come on, haven't you always wanted to work and make money? You can't stay at home all the time looking so gloomy."

After they changed their clothes, Ji Huaizhi took her to the bustling city center.

This old temple often hosts temple fairs, attracting a large number of visitors and vendors.

"It's so lively!" Chun Ya exclaimed.

“Yes, you can see what these women do, how they do it, what they sell, and what sells well.” Ji Huaizhi explained all this to her in detail.

After hearing this, Chun Ya looked around. Besides food, there were also socks for sale here?

Ji Huaizhi nodded: "Don't underestimate selling socks. These seemingly insignificant little things are the most profitable."

Chun Ya nodded when she saw the change in the bosses' bags.

"They sell clothes there too. Hey? Isn't Huaizhi the friend you brought back for dinner before?"

Ji Huaizhi looked over and indeed it was Li Chao: "Let's go over and take a look."

"Everyone can take a look, and you can try on the jackets." Li Chao's voice was loud, and the people in front of his stall were all women.

Seeing that he was too busy, Ji Huaizhi laughed and said, "Let's go. He's so busy, we won't add to his troubles."

Chen Chunya also agreed.

What are your thoughts after watching?

Ji Huaizhi took her to drink mutton soup and ordered two steamed buns.

Chen Chunya looked wistful: "I feel that these business people are very capable, but I don't think I'll be able to do it. And my being a self-employed person will definitely affect you."

Ji Huaizhi: "Times have changed now, and perhaps it won't be long before these self-employed individuals are no longer prejudiced against."

“I brought you here not because I necessarily want you to start a business, but just to give you some inspiration. After all, I’m not comfortable with you setting up a stall by yourself, and things are pretty chaotic outside right now.”

Chen Chunya took a bite of her steamed bun and sighed inwardly, "It seems like I'm not very useful except for taking care of the kids and cooking."