Chapter 396 It's just a matter of a word

As the mother and daughter looked at each other in silence, Xu's father returned.

After listening to Xu Ying's account of what happened, he frowned slightly, glanced at his wife, and comforted his daughter, "...We won't get the results we want if we step in. The school and Vice Minister Li will only give us perfunctory answers. Don't worry, I'll call your Uncle Yan. The one who tied the knot must untie it."

"Thank you, Dad!" Xu Ying's eyes lit up.

Xu's mother opened her mouth, but Xu's father gently shook his head, stopping her from saying what she was about to say.

When the call connected, Xu's father explained his purpose. The top leader on the other end frowned upon hearing this and said in a low voice, "He chose the person himself. He can change graduate students. Why spread such rumors to harm a woman with language talent and put her academic path in trouble? This is going a bit too far."

“If I had no other choice, I wouldn’t have called you. My child is being forced to change majors by the school. He wants to study English, but they’re forcing him to transfer to another major. What kind of logic is that?” Mr. Xu sighed.

The top leader nodded and said, "I understand. I'll handle it. Tell her not to worry. She doesn't need to change her major. She should study hard and serve the country after she graduates."

Mr. Xu laughed heartily and said, "Then I'll thank our fair and honest leader on behalf of that child!"

"Old Xu, oh Old Xu, you really are..."

The top leader laughed heartily, "Alright, I have other things to do, I'll call you back later."

"Okay, you're busy."

Mr. Xu hung up the phone and let out a sigh of relief.

Xu Ying frowned and asked her father, "Dad, will this... affect my graduate studies at JianShu?"

Xu's father glanced at Xu Ying.

He said, "She's already been affected. Didn't you say the school had already released the list and no one would accept her? There's an extra spot for postgraduate students without taking the exam. If a supervisor wants to take on an extra student, they need the school's approval. But the school's approach is to force her to change departments. The result is obvious. They've calculated that Yao Jianshu's family background is respectable and they won't dare to cause trouble, so they haven't taken her seriously. With your Uncle Yan intervening, both Vice Minister Li and the school have to give him face. Besides, they're the ones who started this. If we really take it seriously, it's their dereliction of duty. Your Uncle Yan can completely use the banner of cleaning up the education environment to make them regret it."

Xu Ying understood the key point and nodded.

She had actually thought of what her father said, but her mother stopped her.

Xu Ying glanced at her mother with some disappointment.

Xu's mother found it amusing, but said helplessly, "Alright, alright, it was my fault. I shouldn't have stopped you from going to see your Uncle Yan."

"Mom, this isn't funny at all."

Xu Ying's eyes darkened slightly. "To us, it's just a matter of speaking up for justice. But to Li Banxia and Yao Jianshu, it's about Jianshu's future. Just a few days ago, I was boasting to others that I could protect Li Banxia and the others. Your rejection of Li Banxia is like slapping me in the face... It's no different."

Xu's mother stopped laughing, sighed, and called out, "Yingzi, I was wrong to do this. I want to formally apologize to you. Tell Li Banxia that I will apologize to her in person once this matter is properly resolved, okay?"

Xu Ying pursed her lips and didn't speak. Her mother tapped her arm. "Aren't you angry anymore?"

"Mom, if this were me, would you immediately find someone to solve it?" Xu Ying asked.

Without hesitation, Xu's mother nodded immediately, "I will."

Xu Ying gave a mocking smile and said, "Mom, look, this is human nature."

So it's no wonder that everyone wants to climb up, for themselves and their families, and wants to stand at the top of the pyramid.

After saying that, Xu Ying took her bag and went out, saying she was going to see Li Banxia.

The elderly couple exchanged a glance.

Mr. Xu said, "From your perspective, you did nothing wrong, but... our family does owe Li Banxia a huge favor, and we really should help her out."

"yes."

Xu's mother sighed, "I regretted it as soon as Yingzi asked me. I just hope this matter can be properly resolved with Lao Yan, otherwise... Yingzi will definitely blame me."

"Yes, it will," Xu's father affirmed.

Not long after, the phone rang. Xu's father answered it, and sure enough, it was the top leader.

"Old Yan, you said..."

"Old Xu said this: I just called Vice Minister Li, and he didn't say those things. He just felt that overseas postings are dangerous and people can't go home for long periods of time, so male comrades are more suitable. He told the school at the time that they would find another excellent tutor for Yao Jianshu, and he didn't abandon her. Those rumors are even more absurd. Vice Minister Li was completely unaware of the fact that no tutor would accept her as a graduate student and that the school called to force her to change departments. He said he would communicate with the school again. Yao Jianshu's language talent should not be buried. If all the tutor positions are full and they can't accept her, then Yao Jianshu can continue to study for her master's degree. At that time, the rumors will naturally fall apart."

Mr. Xu thanked him with a smile.

The top leader jokingly scolded him a few times, "...Let's have a drink together sometime. I got a jar of good wine, but I haven't opened it yet."

"That's great, it's been a long time since we sat down together for a drink and a chat," Xu's father said with a smile.

The two chatted for a few minutes before hanging up.

Mr. Xu hung up the phone and he and Mrs. Xu laughed at the same time.

Mr. Xu said, "Look, it's just a matter of one phone call."

Xu's mother glanced at the phone, sighed, and said, "No matter how deep your comradeship with Lao Yan is, it can't withstand this kind of frequent use. Every bit of affection used up is a bit less. I'm worried that when it really comes down to it, if this affection is exhausted, it will affect Yingzi and her child..."

"Yes. But since it was used to its fullest potential, there's nothing to regret, right?"

Mr. Xu said, "Let nature take its course when it comes to children. We don't have that kind of mentality about carrying on the family line, so don't pressure Yingzi too much..."

Xu's mother glanced at her husband, said nothing more, and nodded.

Xu Ying had barely arrived at Li Banxia's house when she received a call from her parents. "...Tell Li Banxia and her mother-in-law to wait a moment. Your Uncle Yan has already communicated with Vice Minister Li about this matter, and there will be good news soon."

"That's great, thank you Dad, thank you Uncle Yan."

Li Banxia thanked him over the phone, and Xu's father said, "You're welcome. Bring the children to our house to play again when you have time. We two old folks both enjoy lively gatherings."

"……good."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Ying looked at Li Banxia, ​​and Li Banxia looked back at her.

Xu Ying sighed, "Li Banxia, ​​my mom is overthinking it, you..."

“Your mother has already helped me, and she had her reasons for what happened later, I understand.” Li Banxia smiled and stopped her from finishing her sentence.

Xu Ying stared at her, "Won't this affect our relationship?"

"Of course not."

Li Banxia laughed, "You saved my Le Bao'er. Your whole family has contributed to this JianShu project. I'm so grateful to you."

Seeing that she wasn't just being perfunctory, Xu Ying felt a little relieved.

He comforted Yao Jianshu for a while before leaving.

They waited until dark but didn't receive a call from the school or Vice Minister Li, and the family didn't even get a proper dinner.