"When you're out and about, and your parents aren't with you, please be careful, okay?"
"If anything goes wrong, remember to call home. Don't be afraid of the hassle."
"And you, when we get to the capital, make sure you take good care of Yan Wan, you hear me?"
"Yanwan, if this kid bullies you, just call me and I'll take care of him."
"knew."
Lin Yanwan smiled and agreed, glancing at Jiang Xia—did you hear that? Stop trying to take advantage of her. She always has her mother-in-law backing her up. Do you even want to live?
When traveling far away, the people who worry most about their children are always their own parents.
"Alright, Mom and Dad, you can both go back now. Don't see me off any further. Wang Ming is coming with me later, and we've already discussed it," Jiang Xia said, taking her suitcase out of the taxi's trunk.
"Are you sure you don't need me to take you to the airport?" Lin Gaoyuan asked, frowning. He wasn't working today, so he had plenty of time.
When other people's children go to college, their parents will take them to the dormitory, even make up their beds, and check out the school environment before they are satisfied. But these two kids are different; they resolutely refused.
"Dad, you're usually so busy, so please rest well today. Don't worry, I'll take good care of Yanwan. I'll call you before boarding the plane and before landing to let you know I'm safe." Jiang Xia held Lin Yanwan's hand, indicating to his father-in-law and mother-in-law that they could rest assured.
Hearing him say that, Lin Gaoyuan didn't say anything more. He believed that Jiang Xia's feelings for his daughter were 200% genuine.
"Alright, then be careful on your way, and call the police if you feel any danger."
"Take good care of yourself while you're out there."
"Call home often."
"Sister, brother-in-law, Xiaoman will miss you!"
"Good girl, Xiaoman, listen to your mother at home and listen to Teacher Xia at school, okay?" Lin Yanwan squatted down and hugged her younger sister.
"Uh-huh!"
"When your brother-in-law comes back, I'll take you on the Ferris wheel." Jiang Xia gently patted his sister-in-law's head.
Several parents wanted to say something more, but then they saw the two wave their hands, drag their suitcases out of the community gate, and a white Toyota was waiting at the end of their sight.
Upon seeing the two, a woman in a red dress and sunglasses got out of the car, opened the trunk, and helped load the luggage.
Lin Gaoyuan frowned. The woman looked somewhat familiar, but because she was a bit far away and wearing sunglasses, he couldn't be sure for a moment.
"Old Jiang, do you know that person?" he asked.
“I know her, but we’re not close. Jiang Xia, on the other hand, is very close to her.” Jiang Wende nodded.
At this moment, Xia Shanshan took over and said, "She is the mother of Xia's classmate, named Li Weiya. She is Xia's art teacher. She has a son named Wang Ming. The two are very close. They both study art and were admitted to the Central Academy of Fine Arts this time. It is not far from Tsinghua University, so they have decided to go to register together."
Lin Gaoyuan and Ji Wanqiu exchanged a glance. So, there was this connection between them.
"What's wrong?" Xia Shanshan asked, puzzled.
“I’m currently working on Tom and Jerry toys, right? This is Li Weiya, the one who came to sign the contract with me,” Lin Gaoyuan said.
Now that I think about it, it's hard not to connect the two when Jiang Xia gave him a bunch of peripheral design drafts, all of which became best-selling items.
Has Xia told you about this?
Xia Shanshan pondered for a while, then slowly shook her head: "No, he's always acting mysteriously, locking himself in his room all day and I don't know what he's drawing. But Xia did tell me before that he seems to be doing some part-time work in outsourcing for her, and he can earn some pocket money every month."
Lin Gaoyuan nodded slightly. If that's the case, then many things can be connected. It's possible that Jiang Xia participated in some of the outsourced production of Tom and Jerry, which is why he was able to handle the peripheral designs so easily.
After all, Li Weiya is his art teacher, so it's understandable that he would give some projects to his students to practice on.
Many teachers do this at universities.
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After Jiang Xia and Lin Yan got into the car that night, they discovered that Shen Ying was also in the car.
Goodness, they actually came to see the three of them off.
"Xia, I just came to pick you up. I hope your father-in-law didn't recognize me? It seems your parents were here too?" Li Weiya said.
"It's okay if they recognize me; at most they'll think I'm working for you," Jiang Xia said with a smile.
Under the influence of conventional thinking, people would never imagine that a recent high school graduate could accomplish anything extraordinary.
Even if there is, it's all thanks to the teacher; students are nowhere near as capable as teachers.
Li Weiya felt a little helpless; she seemed to have become a shield without anyone noticing.
Looking at the rapidly passing storyboards outside the window, Jiang Xia smiled and said, "Besides, I never expected to keep this a secret for long. It would be exposed sooner or later. However, by then we would already be in the capital. Even if they became suspicious, I could openly admit that I was just working for Aunt Li."
"So, this is also a major reason why you asked me to quit my job to help you?"
"Not at all, Aunt Li, I really need you. The company will encounter many things in the future, and you have enough experience and knowledge to be far better than a clueless young man like me," Jiang Xia said earnestly.
Li Weiya twitched the corner of her mouth. If you're a greenhorn, then what is her son?
Besides, a clueless kid like you is much better at causing trouble than a kid who doesn't know anything.
"Yingying, what brings you here?" Lin Yanwan asked curiously.
"I...I..."
"She called me this morning to ask if I wanted to take you to the airport, and then she insisted on coming to see you off," Li Weiya said with a smile.
Shen Ying blushed slightly.
Thank you.
"Yanwan, after you get to the capital, remember to call me often."
"Of course! We're best friends."
Lin Yanwan took her arm and asked, "When are you going to report for duty?"
“September 13th, that’s still a long way off.” Shen Ying said, her voice tinged with envy. “You guys are so lucky. You live close by and can work and study together. I’m the only student at the University of Business and Technology. I don’t know anyone else here.”
“Actually, it doesn’t matter which university you go to. In the end, you’ll all come back and be with us. Or do you want to resign?” Jiang Xia said with a smile.
"Don't even think about it! Impossible! I'm sticking to Yanwan for life! I will never quit!" Shen Ying grabbed Lin Yanwan's arm tightly.
"Hahaha, that's more like it. Keep up the good work and come back soon with all your skills. Director Shen, the future development of Qitian Animation depends on you."
Listening to the young people's jokes, Li Weiya smiled slightly and sped off.
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