Meng Zihan was so scolded by Ye Zhenghua that she didn't dare to talk back and lowered her head to shed tears.
Ye Zhenghua wouldn't let her off the hook, continuing to berate her: "You never focus on your studies, and we've spent so much money on tutoring you!"
"If you continue to cause trouble at school, affecting my election and my job, then you can't stay at home anymore. Go back to your hometown! Our Ye family can't tolerate a big shot like you!"
Meng Xueyun, who had been hiding in the kitchen, couldn't stand it anymore.
She had heard about what Meng Zihan had done, and it was indeed unacceptable.
If you're going to do something, you have to do it well. In the end, Meng Zihan not only failed to do it, but also left behind so many mistakes.
That's really not smart.
What's more, the person on the other side is the child of a high-ranking city leader. How could a family like theirs afford to mess with them?
It's good that Meng Zihan got a scolding to learn her lesson; she won't be so reckless next time.
But how can we send it back to the countryside?
Meng Zihan was pampered and spoiled in the city, unlike Ye Linchen who is tough and resilient. How could she possibly suffer in such a place?
"Old Ye, Xiaohan knows she was wrong, so please don't scold her." Meng Xueyun wiped her hands and stepped in to smooth things over. "No matter what, you can become a deputy director, so what's there to be afraid of?"
Ye Zhenghua was furious when he saw Meng Xueyun's face.
Meng Zihan has become what he is today because Meng Xueyun spoiled him!
Lawless and reckless!
If we don't emphasize the seriousness of the situation this time, they won't realize how serious it is, and they might even cause more trouble!
"What do you mean 'the worst'? This is the best possible outcome!"
"You've caused such a disgraceful incident that you probably won't even be able to become a deputy director; you'll only be able to be a team leader!"
"If the factory asks us to move out, where will I put my face? How will I have the face to walk around the dormitory area?"
The courtyard where the Ye family now lives is a cadre compound for mid-level cadres, and only those at the director level and above can live there.
If you can only be a team leader, you have to move out and live in a regular staff dormitory.
The three-bedroom apartments for ordinary workers were in even worse condition; they didn't have the large living room we have now, just three rooms, and the area was much smaller.
Moreover, everyone in the factory knows that Ye Linchen doesn't live at the Ye family's house, so they might not even have three rooms available.
When Meng Xueyun heard what she said, her hands trembled with fear.
She's used to living in a big house, how could she stand being squeezed into a small one?
Moreover, she was too ashamed to leave the house, from the director down to the workers!
Remembering Meng Zihan's suggestion from yesterday, Meng Xueyun quickly said, "Old Ye, weren't you affected by Xiao Chen's situation? I'll go see Xiao Chen tomorrow. I'll bring her some good food and have a good talk with her, trying to persuade her to come back so our family can be harmonious."
"That way, Xiao Chen can come back and tutor Xiao Han, helping her with her grades, and your position as head teacher will be secure."
"When two college students come out of the family at once, won't that bring you even more honor? Maybe we can even get promoted a bit more."
Meng Xueyun mentioned this to Ye Zhenghua yesterday, but Ye Zhenghua was upset and didn't hear what she said clearly, so he scolded her and kicked her out.
Now Ye Zhenghua was completely at a loss, and after thinking about it, he decided to try anything, even if it seemed hopeless.
Give it a try.
It might actually be useful.
"Okay, take the things and go see Xiaochen tomorrow."
"This child is promising, with good grades, and being a senior in high school, he needs more nutrition."
"I'm warning you, you better be nice to us. The child isn't close to us, so try to talk to him properly. Don't act like before, where you explode like a powder keg after just a few words."
"If it doesn't work this time, there's always next time. Don't make a scene again."
"Yes, yes, I know," Meng Xueyun quickly assured her.
Ye Zhenghua glanced at her.
He was well aware of Meng Xueyun's schemes.
The reason I went to back down this time was simply for Xiaohan's sake.
However, he was too lazy to expose him.
It would be best if we could persuade them to come back.
Although Xiaohan may not be able to go to university, she shouldn't get such a shameful score as eleven points again.
Ye Zhenghua instructed, "Don't rush things. Don't expect to persuade Xiaochen to come back in one go. You need to win her over first. Go a few more times, and when the time is right, I'll talk to her."
"Xiao Chen is a sensible person. As long as she knows my current difficulties, she will understand us and stop being stubborn."
After dinner, Meng Xueyun, looking bitter and resentful, came to Meng Zihan to discuss going to see Ye Linchen the next day.
Meng Xueyun was very unwilling.
That brat definitely won't give me a friendly look, and she won't pay any attention to me.
He had to bow down to her, submit, admit defeat, and say nice things to her.
Just thinking about it makes her feel pathetic!
She's turned her perfectly good home upside down like this, and she still has to bow her head? Why should she?
Meng Zihan only hoped that she could persuade Ye Linchen to tutor her; she had no time to consider her feelings.
She helped Meng Xueyun come up with ideas.
"Go over there tomorrow when you have dinner. Feng Linlin and Lin Xiaojuan are having dinner at her house right now. They'll definitely be there when you go."
"As long as you have a good attitude and act appropriately, Ye Linchen will definitely be embarrassed in front of her classmates, which would be bad for her reputation."
"If you two get along well, Feng Linlin will definitely tell her mother about it when she gets back. Knowing how big a mouth Aunt Xu is, it will spread throughout the factory in less than half a day. That way, your uncle will have no problem with the election and can keep his job. He will definitely praise you when he comes back!"
"That's right, that's how it is."
Meng Xueyun listened to her well-reasoned analysis and became less resistant.
"Why don't you come with me tomorrow? Once that brat softens her attitude, you can stay there and study with them to catch up on what you've missed. The college entrance exam is getting closer and closer, and we can't afford to waste a single day."
Meng Zihan refused.
LOL, she's not stupid.
How could Ye Linchen soften someone up after just one visit?
You'll definitely lose face.
That country bumpkin had a sharp tongue, like a knife, stabbing her in the heart without any mercy.
She didn't want to go through that excruciating heartache and the agony of living a life worse than death again.
But she couldn't say it outright, because if she did, Meng Xueyun might not want to go.
"Auntie, I can't go. This whole thing has turned out like this, and my cousin is still angry with me." Meng Zihan coaxed Meng Xueyun in a low voice, "If I show up, I'll definitely mess things up."
"You'll have to handle this yourself. I'll wait for your good news at home."
"That's true. That brat is jealous of you and hates that you took her place. You can't go with her."
Meng Xueyun fully accepted Meng Zihan's reasoning and began to think about what she should do to send to Ye Linchen.
"It would be best if it were cheap, easy to give, and heartwarming to people," Meng Zihan suggested again.
"What is this wonderful thing?"
Meng Xueyun couldn't think of anything for the time being.
"Forget it, I'll go to the market tomorrow. It doesn't matter if the vegetables are fresh or not, since you can't tell once they're cooked."
Meng Xueyun had an idea.
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