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No matter the reason, being late is wrong.
Seeing that He Tiantian was so serious, and that He Tiantian was always punctual and attentive in class, a good student, Teacher Chen didn't want to make things difficult for her.
"Alright, the weather was bad today, so being late is understandable. Just don't be late again in the future," Teacher Chen said with a smile, clearly quite satisfied with the student.
He Tiantian mustered her courage and said, "Teacher Chen, the course is finished, and the remaining two weeks are for review. I'd like to ask for leave to study at home. Is that alright?"
"Are you asking for leave?" Teacher Chen hesitated slightly. "I know your home address. If the weather is bad and you walk to school, it will take more than two hours round trip, which is indeed a bit of a stretch. Although there is no precedent, it is not impossible, but you must ensure that your grades and ranking are not lower than when you entered school, otherwise we will not be able to grant you leave in the future."
"Okay, Teacher Chen, don't worry, I will definitely study hard at home," He Tiantian said quickly, not expecting to be able to get leave so easily.
"Alright, then you should study hard," said Teacher Chen. He had to be understanding, as He Tiantian had two babies, and he, as her teacher, couldn't be unreasonable.
It's already quite an achievement that He Tiantian can persevere in her studies.
The past decade has left these young people with too many traumas and wasted too much of their youth. Now, through their perseverance and ability, they have been admitted to university, persisted in completing their studies, and are contributing to the construction of a new China.
Therefore, Professor Chen cares deeply about the students in his class and provides them with ample convenience.
Universities are founded on the principle of embracing diversity and inclusiveness.
University students shouldn't be taught like elementary school students, where teachers guide them step by step, word by word. Instead, they should be given enough freedom.
Huo Yingjie also got leave, and when the couple met at the school cafeteria at noon, they told each other about their respective situations.
"Wow, things are going really well for us." He Tiantian was in a great mood; she wouldn't have to come to school tomorrow.
“Yes, I’ve already told our class monitor to send me a message when the exam schedule comes out, so I don’t have to come to school,” Huo Yingjie said. “You should also tell Huang Jingli and Cui Ying to come over for dinner.”
“Okay,” He Tiantian said. “I haven’t treated them to a meal this semester. I should do it before the holidays start. Huang Jingli has helped me a lot this year.”
"Yes!" Huo Yingjie laughed. He was happy to associate with people who knew their own limitations.
As for Cui Ying, Hua Shan, and Cui Heng, they had been secretly observing his family's little tortoise for a year, but they hadn't dared to make a move yet, and it hadn't harmed his family for the time being. So Huo Yingjie watched the situation unfold and didn't take any action.
In the afternoon, He Tiantian patted Huang Jingli on the shoulder and said, "Class monitor, when the exam schedule comes out, you and Cui Ying can come to my house as guests. While you're at it, please copy the schedule for me. I'll treat you to hot pot."
Huang Jingli squinted her eyes and smiled, "Okay, I'll have to try your delicious cooking then."
From that day on, He Tiantian stayed at home and studied with Huo Yingjie.
If you don't understand something, just ask the all-knowing scholar Huo Yingjie; it's incredibly helpful!
During the day, when he had nothing to do, Huo Yingjie would go to the nearby rural areas to buy chicken, fish, meat, eggs, and so on, and he would also often go into the mountains to hunt some wild game.
I only took it back secretly after cleaning it up.
There's no refrigerator right now, but luckily the temperature is low and the weather is cold.
It had snowed again, so Huo Yingjie collected some clean snow and piled it up in the shady corner of the yard, creating a large, natural refrigerator.
Huo Yingjie threw the meat he had brought back directly into the snowdrift.
Because of Huo Yingjie's busy schedule, the Huo family's meals are especially good!
Over the course of winter, everyone in the family gained weight.
He Tiantian, who kept saying she wanted to lose weight, has gained more fat on her face and stomach.
Four days later, Wu Youliang, Huang Jingli, Cui Ying, and Hua Shan arrived at Huo Yingjie's house one after the other.
Wu Youliang had just sat down to drink tea when Huang Jingli and the others arrived.
"What a coincidence! Let me introduce you," He Tiantian said with a smile. "Jingli, Cui Ying, and Huashan are Yingjie's classmates. This is Wu Youliang, the class monitor of Class 1 in the Chemistry Department. Wu Youliang, Jingli, and Cui Ying are my classmates, and Huashan is in the History and Archaeology Department."
Wu Youliang was shrewd; he could tell at a glance that Hua Shan and Cui Ying's eyes were ambiguous and intimate, suggesting they were a couple.
At the same time, he could tell from He Tiantian's way of addressing her that He Tiantian was closer to Huang Jingli and more distant from Cui Ying.
"Hello, hello," Wu Youliang said with a smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you all."
Huang Jingli, who is also the class monitor and has good interpersonal skills, smiled and said, "So you're the famous Class 1 of the Chemistry Department! I often hear the teachers praising you, but I didn't expect to meet a class leader here. I still have a lot to learn from you!"
"You flatter me, you flatter me," Wu Youliang said modestly. "Squad Leader Huang, you are truly a woman who is just as capable as any man!"
"You flatter me..." Huang Jingli smiled. This Wu Youliang is quite the smooth talker!
He Tiantian covered her mouth and laughed, saying, "Alright, from now on we're all classmates and alumni. You're all talented people, so let's not flatter each other."
Huo Yingjie dug out a large piece of beef, mutton, and a chicken from the snowdrift and said, "Come on, Huashan, Wu Youliang, come here and cut the meat. We'll have hot pot later."
"Alright, you guys chat first." Wu Youliang smiled and went to the kitchen.
He Tiantian led Huang Jingli and Cui Ying into the house, served them hot brown sugar tea, and asked, "Is the exam schedule out?"
"It's out. I checked it twice, there can't be any mistakes." Huang Jingli smiled and took out a piece of paper from her schoolbag. "Make sure you look at it carefully, and don't miss the exam time."
He Tiantian took it, looked it over, and understood what was going on.
"Okay, I've got it," He Tiantian said with a smile, placing it on the table.
Seeing that there were only the three of them and two babies in the room, Huang Jingli asked in a low voice, "Does Wu Youliang have a girlfriend?"
"Oh?" He Tiantian was slightly surprised, then smiled. "Class monitor, you've taken a liking to Wu Youliang?"
To be honest, Wu Youliang wasn't very good-looking. He was short, probably only 1.7 meters tall, and had dark skin. But he had one strength: he was very enthusiastic, had strong organizational skills, got along well with everyone in the class, and had excellent grades.
"I wouldn't say I'm interested, but if I don't have anyone in mind, I'd like to give it a try," Huang Jingli said. "I'm not getting any younger, and I don't want to keep putting it off."
With the Chinese New Year approaching, she received a letter from home inviting her to return for the holiday.
She didn't know whether going back this time would be a blessing or a curse!
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