It was Xu Chengwei's guidance that convinced Wang Yitong to apply to Shanghai University of Finance and Economics; otherwise, she would have stayed in Chengdu. Initially, it was to get away from Zhang Benyuan, but later, it was to seriously improve herself.
It was a coincidence that Wang Yitong got to know Xu Chengwei, a teacher at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. When she was a sophomore, she took a train to Nanjing for vacation. Her wallet was stolen on the train. Wang Yitong was at a loss and started crying. Xu Chengwei happened to be sitting opposite her. He helped her solve the accommodation problem after she got off the train. The two of them also traveled together and bought her a return ticket. Later, when they were chatting, Wang Yitong learned that he was a finance teacher at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. At that time, Wang Yitong left his phone number and QQ. After returning home, Wang Yitong reissued her ID and card before she could return the money to the other party. Until then, Wang Yitong was very careful with her wallet when she went out, for fear that her ID would be stolen, because it took Wang Yitong several days to reissue the ID at that time.
Xu Chengwei and Wang Yitong are 12 years older than each other. They studied undergraduate courses at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, then went on to study for their doctorate at the London School of Economics on public funding. They were awarded the Best Graduate Student Award while there. They also published papers in SSCI and worked at Goldman Sachs, Citibank, and Google. Later, through continuous contact with faculty at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, they eventually returned to Shanghai to take up their positions. They've progressed from supervising undergraduates to supervising graduate students, achieving professorial status.
The two kept in touch, and Xu Chengwei took the time to guide Wang Yitong on QQ about some unclear points in university accounting. After class in the afternoon, Wang Yitong contacted Xu Chengwei and wanted to treat him to dinner in the evening to thank him for his help.
Xu Chengwei didn't have classes on Saturday; he was at home watching the market and preparing lessons. His life was simple, splitting his teaching time between the classroom, office, cafeteria, and home. He was also a specially hired consultant for a Shanghai-listed financial firm and occasionally provided consulting services to businesses. During his vacations, he visited family in Tianjin or visited classmates in Hong Kong and the UK. He also registered a company and invested in it before returning to teaching.
Xu Chengwei was very happy when he received Wang Yitong's call. He admired Wang Yitong. He felt that this girl was proactive and optimistic about doing things, and that she would maintain her learning attitude after graduation.
The two of them went to a grilled fish restaurant near the school. This was their first meeting since Wan Yitong graduated and started working; they had only been in touch via QQ. When he arrived at the grilled fish restaurant, he was struck by the sight of Wang Yitong. She looked like a beauty from an ancient scroll, dressed in a cheongsam. Her graceful figure and gentle temperament exuded a classical charm that was eye-catching and unforgettable. Her presence seemed to soften time.
Wang Yitong saw Xu Chengwei had already arrived at the grilled fish restaurant and greeted him: "Teacher Xu, sit over here."
Xu Chengwei sat down as Wang Yitong handed him the menu. "Teacher Xu, my classmates recommended this restaurant. It's booming. Luckily, I came early to order. There's already a long line of people waiting outside. What kind of fish would you like? There's garlic, fermented black beans, spicy, or pickled pepper. We have Guizhou carp, silver carp, and bighead carp. I recommend the boneless Guizhou carp."
Hearing Wang Yitong's lively voice, Xu Chengwei's mood brightened. "Then let's have the garlic flavor. I remember the last time I had grilled fish was when I went to Chengdu University of Finance and Economics for an exchange program. They treated me to a late-night snack."
After ordering the fish, cold dishes, dim sum, and herbal tea, Wang Yitong returned the menu to the waiter, asking them to serve the food as soon as possible. Wang Yitong said, "I still remember the first time we met was when I was a sophomore in Nanjing. You saved me from a difficult situation. Later, you guided me academically. Thank you, Teacher Xu."
"You should call me Chengwei. We are close friends regardless of age. It just happens that we are one generation apart in age. It is fate that brought us together. I still remember that summer when we went to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the US Consulate in Nanjing. And the last time I taught you advanced mathematics, time flies when I think about it! I heard you said last time that you were married. What does your husband do?" Xu Chengwei chatted.
Wang Yitong said calmly, "They couldn't get along and divorced soon after. What about you, Teacher Xu? You were busy with your classes before, so I didn't have time to ask you. Do you have a girlfriend now?"
Xu Chengwei said apologetically, "I'm so sorry to bring this up. Divorce is okay. You're still young and have more choices in the Shanghai Stock Exchange. You deserve better."
You know, I went to Nanjing to relax because we broke up in a foreign country, and I haven't been in a relationship since. My parents keep urging me to, but love is about fate and can't be forced. My brothers and sisters are all in Tianjin and have their own children, so my parents just let me go.
The waiter quickly brought grilled fish, rice cakes and Wanglaoji to the table.
The two continued to eat and chat.
When Wang Yitong was eating glutinous rice cake, she accidentally got sugar water on her face. When Xu Chengwei saw it, he stood up and wiped it off for her with a piece of paper. This scene happened to be seen by a student who was passing by Xu Chengwei.
The students greeted him: "Hello, Teacher Xu, Teacher Xu, this is your girlfriend, so young and beautiful! Teacher Xu, we are leaving after dinner, goodbye!"
Hearing this, Wang Yitong's face turned red, and before she could explain, they left.
Xu Chengwei continued to eat his fish without changing his expression, and also picked up some fish for Wang Yitong. "Yitong, eat quickly, this is what you ordered. Don't worry about the students. The post-90s students are getting more and more naughty nowadays."
After the two finished their meal, it was Xu Chengwei who paid the bill, saying that Wang Yitong was still in class and was a student.
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