Although Gu Yifei's father was only the deputy factory director, he was in charge of production and had both technical skills and ability.
Previously, the factory had even funded his trip abroad to study technology.
Everyone in the factory says he's a candidate for the next factory director.
If we can persuade Gu Yifei to mention it to his father and ask him to help us get a spot as a commissioned student, we're sure we can get it.
But ever since he apologized to Ye Linchen last time, Gu Yifei's attitude has clearly changed.
Every time get out of class ended, Gu Yifei would go out with Guan Minghao and a few others, and they wouldn't come back until the bell rang for class.
Meng Zihan tried to find him several times, but couldn't.
It's the same after school.
As soon as the bell rang, Gu Yifei stopped waiting for her, grabbed his bag and ran, as if something was chasing him.
Meng Zihan called him, but he seemed not to hear her.
After the start of the school year, the seating arrangements in the classroom were rotated again.
Meng Zihan and Gu Yifei were also separated.
She was seated on the left side of the classroom against the wall, while Gu Yifei was seated on the right side of the classroom against the wall.
It's far away now, and it's not as convenient as it used to be.
So Meng Zihan hasn't spoken to Gu Yifei for several days.
Although Meng Zihan was angry, she knew that now was not the time to act out.
Gu Yifei is her only chance.
The most urgent task is to appease Gu Yifei and make him willingly help her as before.
Since I can't talk to Gu Yifei at school, I'll go to his house to find him.
Surely they wouldn't come knocking on my door and then hide from me, would they?
After dinner, Meng Zihan arrived at the Gu family's house, where Gu's mother opened the door.
Upon seeing Meng Zihan, Gu's mother's smile froze.
She disliked Meng Zihan, feeling that the girl was too calculating and that her simple-minded son was no match for her.
She had previously told Gu Yifei without any hesitation to stay away from Meng Zihan.
But Meng Zihan was, after all, a childhood friend and classmate of Gu Yifei, so she still had to show him the proper manners.
A smile appeared on Gu's mother's face as she politely asked, "Xiaohan, is there something you need?"
If a child is sensible, they should understand that they don't really welcome her.
Unfortunately, Meng Zihan was never very sensible and immediately smiled and said, "Auntie, is Yifei here? I want to ask him a question. Can I come in?"
Could Gu's mother say no?
She could only let Meng Zihan into the house.
"Yes, yes, come in quickly."
Then he turned and called out to Gu Yifei's room, "Yifei, your classmate is here."
Gu Yifei's door opened quickly, and he looked into the living room: "Who's here? Guan Minghao...?"
"It's me." Meng Zihan smiled and looked at him.
Gu Yifei was surprised that Meng Zihan would come, and felt a little embarrassed.
What brings you here?
Meng Zihan smiled at Gu Yifei.
"Yifei, I have a question that I just can't figure out. Could you teach me?"
Gu Yifei felt very upset after the last incident, and felt that Meng Zihan, whom he used to know, had become a stranger.
He didn't know how to face her, so he simply avoided her.
When Meng Zihan came to his door today, he originally intended to refuse.
Under the light, Meng Zihan's face was pale, her eyes were brimming, and she had dark circles under her eyes, making her look pitiful.
Gu Yifei's heart softened, and he nodded almost unconsciously: "Come in with me."
Meng Zihan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Gu Yifei did not reject her.
Once the first step is successfully completed, the rest will be much easier.
Once inside the room, Meng Zihan took out the math problems she had prepared beforehand.
Gu Yifei was stunned for a moment.
He had explained this type of question to Meng Zihan countless times.
Meng Zihan still doesn't know how?
For some reason, Gu Yifei suddenly thought of Ye Linchen.
Both are children of the Ye family, yet Ye Linchen, living in the countryside, still managed to get a perfect score in math...
Meng Zihan noticed Gu Yifei's absent-mindedness and gently called out to her, "Brother Yifei?"
Gu Yifei then came to his senses and began to explain how to do this type of question countless times.
Gu Yifei's explanation lacked context; he only told Meng Zihan what to do without explaining why.
In addition, Meng Zihan was completely clueless when it came to science and couldn't think straight, so after this explanation, Meng Zihan still looked confused.
Looking at her, Gu Yifei couldn't help but sigh.
"Have you really put your mind to your studies? Or are you like Ye Linchen said, spending all your time thinking about how to harm others, and having no time to study?"
Meng Zihan was stunned.
This was the first time she had heard Gu Yifei say such harsh words in all the time she had known him.
Without any pretense, Meng Zihan's eyes immediately reddened.
That damn Ye Linchen!
What kind of bewitching magic did she use to make even Gu Yifei think about her?!
Although Meng Zihan thought this way, she couldn't say it to Gu Yifei.
She wiped away the tears that had welled up in her eyes.
"Brother Yifei, do you think of me that way too?"
"What I did before... I was wrong. I was momentarily blinded by greed."
"But I really didn't mean to, I was just too scared."
"After Ye Linchen returned from the countryside, she kept saying that she was the real daughter of the Ye family, and that I was just a cuckoo occupying the nest. She said that she would definitely kick me out when she found a chance."
“She said the room I’m living in now belongs to her, and without her, my aunt and uncle wouldn’t have been able to get three rooms.”
“I was so scared. I was afraid that my aunt and uncle would really listen to Ye Linchen and kick me out of the house.”
“You know my situation. My parents abandoned me and I don’t know where they went. Apart from my aunt, I have no other relatives.”
"The Ye family is my home. If I leave the Ye family, I have nowhere else to go."
"I don't know what to do. I'm so scared that I can't sleep or eat. I'm afraid that next time my aunt pushes the door open, she'll just tell me to pack my things and leave."
"That's why I competed with Ye Linchen. I wanted my aunt and uncle to know that I was better than Ye Linchen and that they would be willing to let me stay in the Ye family."
"I want to study, I want to go to university."
"But now that Ye Linchen has caused such a commotion, my aunt is no longer willing to let me have tutoring."
"Seeing her excellent grades made me even more scared and anxious, and I couldn't concentrate on studying at all, which is why my grades dropped so drastically..."
"Ye Linchen is different from what you see. She grew up in the countryside and was very cunning and resourceful, always scheming and plotting with the other country kids."
“I grew up in the Ye family. My aunt, uncle, and twin cousins are all simple and kind-hearted. They have never met anyone like her, so there is no way to fight against her.”
"As long as I clash with Ye Linchen, whatever I do will be wrong."
"My uncle also said that I was wrong before, and that I should find a way to bring Ye Linchen back, or else he should get out of the Ye family."
"But Ye Linchen hates me so much, how can I possibly persuade her to go home? I really don't know what to do..."
Gu Yifei looked at her and remained silent for a long time before speaking.
"For the past eighteen years you've lived in the Ye family, you've been enjoying Ye Linchen's life. You have no parents, and it's Ye Linchen who's been all alone and helpless in the countryside. Shouldn't she hate you?"
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