"A letter of recommendation? Wasn't Xiaozhi admitted to a foreign university based on his excellent grades?"
Mrs. Ke frowned as she watched her friend's family flee in panic.
Ke Jingnan shook his head: "Xiao Zhi's grades in school were terrible, you know that. She even asked you for the secret to good grades in Keqiao before!"
Mrs. Ke: "I thought that after all this time, Xiao Zhi had worked hard and finally got accepted into a foreign university, but it turns out I was wrong about all of that..."
She had hoped that Keqiao would associate with more outstanding people and see different beautiful scenery, so that she could let go of her feelings for that brat. But she never expected to find her daughter a good-for-nothing!
Mrs. Ke felt that she was going to be in a bad mood!
Chang Rihui, the only one present who didn't know what a letter of recommendation was, secretly tugged at his mother's clothes.
He asked in a low voice, "Mom, what's a recommendation letter? Don't universities abroad consider grades?"
Zhou Hongyu gently shook her head: "In foreign countries, recommendation letters are the key to getting things done. A strong recommendation letter can often make things much easier!"
Chang Rihui was slightly surprised, as much of his knowledge about foreign countries came from his school teachers.
Almost all teachers say that foreign countries are paradise, where everyone is equal and there is never a dark side. This...
Zhou Hongyu told him, "I only know a little bit. Your aunt wanted to send you to study abroad before, but I was worried that you wouldn't have a household registration abroad and wouldn't be able to study. Your aunt told me about the importance of recommendation letters..."
Back then, my second sister, Zhou Liangyu, was incredibly successful. There were even rumors that she was about to be transferred back to the capital from the Northwest to become the dean of a college.
That period was also when she and Sun Yanxia had the best relationship; Sun Yanxia treated her like royalty.
With a snap, all her beautiful dreams vanished, and there was no news of her second sister's transfer order.
Originally, my second sister planned to bring her family back to the capital to take care of our elderly mother in her old age. However, due to the evil deeds of some people, she was innocently implicated and her plan had to be abandoned.
Zhou Hongyu was heartbroken. Family reunion is such a happy thing, but it was ruined by her selfish uncle's family. The two families used to have a good relationship, but Zhou's mother-in-law has hated that family ever since.
Chang Rihui noticed his mother's unusual behavior and comforted her, "Mom, it's fine for me to stay in China to study. I can also keep the family company in place of Dad!"
Zhou Hongyu glanced at him and said frankly, "Don't take it to heart. I just felt sad because your aunt couldn't come back!"
Chang Rihui: "..."
I don't believe it! My mom is lying! She still secretly loves me!
Mrs. Ke looked at the mother and son who were whispering to each other.
"She's a bit scary. Just now, she looked like she was really planning to report Xiao Zhi and prevent him from studying abroad!"
Even though her friends' family was unreasonable and domineering, Mrs. Ke still felt that it was unacceptable for her child to be deprived of education, as it concerned a child's future.
For Mrs. Ke, it was the same reason why she chose to speak out and stop her friend's family from calling the police to arrest Xiao Zhi because he had gone back to complain.
Ke Jingnan nodded: "That makes perfect sense!"
Ke Qiao disagreed: "Mom and Dad, no matter what Chang and his mother do, they are doing it for my sake. If they are to be punished, then it's my part in doing them a favor!"
“You child…” Mrs. Ke hesitated before she could finish speaking.
Ke Jingnan nodded: "That makes perfect sense!"
Mrs. Ke turned to look at him. Besides repeating that same phrase, what else could he say? Useless man!
Mrs. Ke resented her husband for a moment. If he had acted like the head of the family, the Chang family mother and son would not have had a chance to step forward. In the end, she had no choice but to accept the favor from the Chang family mother and son!
Sensing his wife's resentment, Ke Jingnan's eyes darted away. He knew it was all his fault for being useless!
He couldn't refute it; he was indeed useless.
Ke Jingnan glanced guiltily at the Chang family mother and son, and suggested, "Since we've run into each other here, why don't we come down and eat together?"
Chang Rihui couldn't help but touch Zhou Hongyu's hand, together, together!
I'll pay for their money!
Zhou Hongyu withdrew her hand slightly, then smiled and agreed, "Okay, let's eat together!"
Mrs. Ke moved her lips as if to object, but she couldn't find a reason to do so.
Although Chang Rihui is annoying, he and his mother are actually very good people!
They're so much better than her friend's family. And those kinds of people even dared to hit her daughter!
Ke Qiao hurriedly pushed Mrs. Ke forward: "Mom, let's go upstairs to get something, then come down quickly and eat barbecue with them!"
Mrs. Ke sighed helplessly; her precious daughter wished she could deliver herself to her doorstep.
"Okay, don't rush me! Keqiao! You should be more ladylike in front of your classmates' parents!"
Ke Qiao immediately put down his hand and anxiously looked back until he saw a doting smile on Chang Rihui's face.
She lowered her head shyly, murmuring, "Mom is completely wrong..."
Zhou Hongyu looked at the young couple who were clearly oblivious to their surroundings and couldn't help but shake her head.
It's better to keep your distance, lest you be blinded by the intense light between them!
Back at her seat, Zhou Hongyu plopped down next to her eldest daughter.
Chang Shuying held her hand and smiled happily: "Mom, let me continue telling you about my competition..."
"Okay, go ahead!"
As Chang Shuying spoke softly, Chang Rihui actively arranged seats for the Ke family members, with Old Man Chang being moved directly from his seat to a corner.
Old Man Chang got up unhappily, muttering grumbling in dissatisfaction.
Granny Chang still kept vegetable leaves in her hand, ready to stuff a mouthful of them to shut him up if he went too far.
Fortunately, he eventually settled down obediently in the corner. Old Man Chang complained, "Everyone says girls are outgoing, but my grandson is outgoing too! I'm his grandfather, I have to get up and make room for him!"
Granny Chang, holding a piece of vegetable leaf, spoke up for her grandson: "Your emotions are often unpredictable. When Rihui's family comes over for barbecue, if you say something unpleasant, you'll embarrass Rihui!"
Old Man Chang acknowledged his shortcomings, but didn't want to admit that he would cause trouble for his grandson.
He suddenly raised his voice: "I'm his grandfather. A dog doesn't care if its home is poor, and a child doesn't care if its mother is ugly. No matter what..."
Granny Zhou handed over a basket of vegetable leaves from the side, warning, "In-law, is the child's grandfather short of vegetable leaves again?"
Shut your stinking mouth!
A basket of vegetable leaves was shoved in front of him. Old Man Chang dared not speak out in anger, and his face turned pale as he closed his mouth.
Seeing Granny Zhou turn around and greet the Ke family with a smile, Old Man Chang took the opportunity to whisper to Granny Zhou, "Zhou Family Village is far away. I don't know why she came here to eat barbecue so late at night!"
If Granny Zhou weren't around, he wouldn't be so restrained!
"Mmm..."
Granny Chang's mind was entirely on the Ke family members who had just sat down. If she hadn't had the task of keeping an eye on Old Man Chang, she would have gone over and had a proper chat with them long ago.
With so many people warmly welcoming the Ke family, Zhou Hongyu didn't move an inch. She ate the roasted meat her daughter fed her while listening to her daughter recount the interesting stories from the competition in Shanghai.
"...Everyone here is amazing, much better than the contestants I've met in district competitions. Many of them have won awards! Some are even studying with teachers from abroad! Mom, I even saw Teacher Wen!"
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