Chapter 178 Sudden Rebellion

It seems that everyone needs a period of gradual adaptation, and the performances later on are obviously much more stable than those in the previous ones.

The show was still very exciting. For example, the ballet club that Zhang Wei had complained about before performed very professionally. It is conceivable that even if she wanted to go, she probably wouldn't be able to get in.

There is also a choir with at least four voice parts, and their voices can penetrate the entire theater even without a microphone.

The performance lasted from noon to eight o'clock in the evening. Most of the audience were very well-mannered. Except for those who went to the bathroom during the performance, many people, like the actors, did not eat dinner and persisted.

Zhang Wei and his family finally gathered at the door after the meeting. Namier's face paint had been washed off, revealing his fair skin. He saw Zhang Wei and explained:

"I was preparing time and painting with oil paint. I spent at least an hour there, and I couldn't move around, so I didn't see your message."

Manny patted his shoulder and said with a smile: "I think you are afraid that everyone will know in advance that you have become a savage, right?"

"Vera is not much better than me!" Namir immediately dragged Zhang Wei into the battle.

Before Zhang Wei could say anything, Emma said quickly, "No, Vera is very beautiful, and the lake blue dress suits her very well."

"Thank you, Mom. I'm glad you like it!" Zhang Wei said and looked at Namir provocatively.

Charles immediately stepped in to smooth things over: "Vera and Namier both performed very well. Children, aren't you hungry? Let's go eat first!"

On the way to dinner, Emma asked Zhang Wei what she said last because she saw Zhang Wei's mouth moving.

At this time, Zhang Wei admired Emma's observation skills very much. She didn't expect that although she didn't speak loudly at that time, she was still discovered by Emma.

So she told everyone what had happened, and finally Namier said, "Why don't you play the Phantom?"

"Mrs. Gilly has even fewer lines."

"Haven't you memorized the Phantom's lines?"

Zhang Wei could only speak the truth: "The Phantom's appearance is a bit ugly."

"Alas, this is what women are like, unlike me—" Namir said, dragging out his tone.

"That's right. From now on, many people will be able to see Namiel Wilson's 'handsome' primitive image!"

"I sacrificed myself for art!" Namier argued.

Listening to his younger brothers and sisters quarreling, Manny couldn't help but smile, but when he thought about his own situation again, his smile immediately disappeared.

Zhang Wei didn't want to go anywhere during the Christmas holiday. She was really exhausted recently, even more tired than when she first came to Devon.

When she told her family about her experiences during this period, including working in the laboratory, Charles nodded in agreement:

"This is a good experience. Your brothers all went there for internships during their two years at A-lever. I'm glad you had this idea so early."

"Are you more interested in pharmacy? If the current lab isn't suitable, I can contact you for another one. I was the one who contacted Manny's lab, and the person in charge is his current mentor."

Charles looked at Manny with satisfaction as he spoke, and Manny also smiled, but not so naturally.

"Thank you, Dad. I am indeed more interested in pharmacy. I feel that this laboratory is pretty good so far. I will contact you when I need you."

Zhang Wei knows her level. She was forced into the laboratory of a big boss, and there is a limit to what she can do. It is better for her to take it step by step as she is doing now. She is also more steady in her approach.

When everyone finished their meal and prepared to go back to rest, Manny, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke:

"I have something to tell you, I hope you can accept it."

As he spoke, he looked at the Wilsons, who were confused by Manny's sudden seriousness.

Zhang Wei always felt that Manny didn't seem to be in a good condition, but she didn't expect that he was really in trouble.

Emma looked at Charles somewhat bewilderedly. Charles calmed down a little and immediately asked in a gentle voice:

"Manny, we are your family. We support your ideas at all times. Tell me, what's the matter?"

Zhang Wei could tell from Charles' eyes that he was not as calm as he had imagined. He kept stroking Emma's shoulder with one hand, wondering if he was also nervous about what Manny was about to say.

Manny is really the least worry-free child in the family. He is usually very quiet, organized in everything he does, and rarely gives his parents any advice. Although Zhang Wei has a similar personality, he is also a special existence in the family. To be honest, he receives more attention than Manny.

Everyone was nervous when the usually well-behaved child suddenly became so serious.

Manny was silent for a few seconds, then as if he had made up his mind, he took a deep breath and said:

"I want to drop out. I don't want to study engineering anymore."

"Wait a minute, your advisor just spoke to me a few days ago, and he said you're very dedicated to your current project."

Charles said immediately with some disbelief.

"Dad, I can do all this, but my current major is getting boring. I'm sorry, I don't know when it started, but I found that I don't like engineering."

"Maybe," Manny paused, "I never liked engineering, but I just discovered it now..."

"Then what do you want to do?" Emma did not blame him, but asked with concern.

"I don't know" Manny closed his eyes, as if this was an unanswerable question.

"Is studying now painful for you?" Charles continued.

Manny closed his eyes and nodded.

Zhang Wei felt a little distressed when he saw Manny, who seemed to be very tired. It was as if he had just awakened his self-awareness and denied his previous self. Is this the transformation of growth?

"You once gave me a bridge that I built myself," Namir said weakly.

"I'm just good at this, and I probably thought it was my hobby. I think I should find something I really want to do and something I'm passionate about in life."

"What happens next?" Zhang Wei asked. She thought that Manny must have something else he wanted to do after dropping out of school.

"I want to go somewhere else, take a look, and find the meaning of my life." Manny said with a hint of uncertainty in his eyes. It can be seen that he has not thought it through completely.

Charles listened to him and then said seriously: "I know you are not in a good state now, and I agree that you should temporarily stop studying, but..."

"I don't want you to become depressed because of a momentary confusion. You are my child, and I am responsible for you, so I can only give you a deadline."

"Two years at most. I'll arrange for you to take a leave of absence from school. Regardless of whether you've found a new life goal after two years, you must give me an explanation as a man."