Since Xu Weiguo is planning to retire this year, there's no need to keep this graduation banquet low-key.
Huang Qinqin even planned to be more high-profile.
Xu Weiguo has been in office for so many years, he must have accumulated a lot of personal connections.
If these favors are not used while he is employed, they will definitely lose much of their value after he retires.
When others heard that Xu Weiguo was going to hold a banquet for his grandchildren to celebrate their college admission, they thought they had misheard.
They didn't realize it was real until the Xu family sent over the invitation.
On the day the invitations were received, many people who were on good terms with each other gathered together to discuss them.
"My God, has Director Xu changed his ways?"
"Apart from his son's wedding, I don't think he's ever invited us, has he?"
"No, he usually only invites his own family members to his banquets, and he doesn't hold extravagant ones."
"Why is this so unusual? He's only 64 years old; he'll retire in the next year or two."
"Who knows? Besides, I heard he even invited provincial leaders."
Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, someone suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
"Ah! I think I know why!"
When the others heard him say that he seemed to know the reason, they immediately surrounded him and asked all sorts of questions.
"You found out?!"
"Why? Why?"
"Tell me quickly!"
The person who claimed to know the reason silently opened the invitation.
Then, pointing to the words above, he said, "Take a look, what universities did Director Xu's grandson and granddaughter get into?"
"Huh? It's just an ordinary university."
"There are plenty of people getting into university these days, it's not surprising at all!"
"Yanqing University?! Beijing Peking University?!"
When they finally saw which universities Xu Xing'an and Xu Yuening had been accepted to, they suddenly felt a little stunned.
If they had read the invitations carefully, they wouldn't have had to discuss it for so long.
Who wouldn't announce to the world if their child gets into Tsinghua or Peking University?
Xu Weiguo is only holding a celebration banquet to celebrate his graduation, inviting them to join in the festivities; he's already being very restrained.
If their juniors were to get into Tsinghua or Peking University, they would hold a banquet for several days.
......
Before the graduation banquet, Xu Yuening mysteriously pulled Huang Qinqin into the room, saying that she had something to discuss with her.
After entering the room, Xu Yuening fawned over Huang Qinqin, massaging her shoulders: "Mom~ How's the pressure? Does it feel comfortable?"
"It's okay, but a little heavier on the right side, yes, that's it."
Xu Yuening's demeanor clearly indicates that she has something to ask of her.
However, Huang Qinqin pretended not to know anything and only told her to be careful and not to say anything else.
When Xu Yuening saw that Huang Qinqin was not cooperating at all, she changed her strategy.
"Mommy~"
Huang Qinqin looked at her with a half-smile: "What do you want?"
"Hehe~ Mom~ I'm going to Beijing soon, so could you give me some money?"
Xu Yuening had already planned what to do first and then what to do after arriving in Beijing.
However, all the plans failed at the very first step.
No matter how meticulously Ren Xuyuening planned, having never been to Beijing before, she never imagined that houses there would be so expensive!
Huang Zhiwei was transferred to Beijing more than two months ago.
He and Julie got married last month, and the couple moved to Beijing together after the wedding.
This time, because Xu Yuening and Xu Xing'an were holding a celebration for their college admission, they rushed back to Yun City.
Then, Xu Yuening excitedly shared her thoughts with Julie.
Then, when she heard Julie say that houses in Beijing basically cost tens of thousands of yuan.
Moreover, when the area was still very small, Xu Yuening was completely distraught.
All of Xu Yuening's plans and estimated costs were based on Yun City and Guang City as standards.
A room in Yun City costs only a few hundred yuan, and although it's a bit more expensive in Guangzhou, you can still get one for a little over a thousand yuan.
Given such a huge difference in housing prices, Xu Yuening had no choice but to seek outside help.
Huang Qinqin was quite surprised to hear Xu Yuening ask her for money.
It's worth noting that since Xu Yuening opened her cake shop, she hasn't asked her elders for money anymore.
Moreover, Xu Yuening actually bypassed her grandparents and two brothers and asked her for pocket money.
So Huang Qinqin readily agreed: "Sure, how much do you need? Mom will give you some."
"I knew you were the best, Mom!"
"I don't need much, ten thousand will be fine, thank you, Mom!"
Xu Yuening opened her arms, ready to give Huang Qinqin a big hug.
Huang Qinqin pushed her away abruptly and exclaimed, "How much?!"
Xu Yuening, her eyes darting around, held up one finger: "Ten thousand...ten thousand yuan..."
Upon hearing the amount again, Huang Qinqin took a deep breath to calm herself down.
Then, with a fake smile, he said, "Daughter, what question did you just ask me?"
"ah?"
Xu Yuening hesitated before answering, "Mom, could you give me some money?"
Huang Qinqin nodded in satisfaction and smiled sincerely at Xu Yuening.
Then, with a firm and resounding reply, he said, "No!"
After saying that, she got up and prepared to leave the room.
Xu Yuening took one look and thought, "This won't do."
If Huang Qinqin hadn't supported her, she wouldn't have had enough money to buy a house.
As for renting a place, Xu Yuening really hadn't considered it.
"Mom!!! You can't just abandon me~ Waaah~"
Xu Yuening clung tightly to Huang Qinqin's waist, wailing, "Mommy~ please save me~"
"Houses in Beijing are just too expensive, I can't afford them, boohoo~"
Huang Qinqin was so shocked by her fake crying and real wailing that she almost went deaf.
After struggling for a while and finding that she couldn't push Xu Yuening away, Huang Qinqin simply covered her ears with her hands.
Then they let Xu Yuening continue faking her tears.
In the end, Xu Yuening's howling still failed to move Huang Qinqin.
But she managed to scare everyone else, and then they all gathered together to discuss whether or not to give Xu Yuening the money.
However, rather than discussing it, they were collectively trying to persuade Huang Qinqin.
Because once the others learned why Xu Yuening wanted so much money, they immediately prepared to reach into their pockets.
If Huang Qinqin hadn't had a dark expression, Xu Yuening would probably have received countless 10,000 yuan by now.
A group of people sat together, looking at each other, but no one dared to speak first.
Before they could figure out how to start the conversation, they heard someone knocking on the door.
"I'll go open the door!"
Xu Xing'an took the lead and fled the scene.
"Good afternoon, Auntie!"
Xu Hongxia found it somewhat amusing to see Xu Xing'an looking like he had just escaped a disaster.
What are you doing? It sounds like a dog is chasing you.
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