Chapter 180 Studying abroad?
When Xia Wanyang opened her eyes again, it was already the next morning. She had a really good sleep and felt that she was so energetic that she could even participate in a marathon.
Zhang Shiye put clothes on her with a smile, "Baby, if you can't sleep next time, just tell your husband. It's better to use my method, okay? You've slept for so long, and you didn't even dream, right?"
Xia Wanyang yawned and said, "I'm too lazy to scold you. Just take whatever you say. Hurry up and cook for me. I'm starving!"
After the two finished their meal and were about to go to Xia's and Zhang's houses to pick up the two children, they received a call from Teacher Zheng, asking him to go to the school immediately and saying that he had good news to tell them.
Xia Wanyang called her mother's home, told her mother that she would pick up the child in the evening, and then followed Zhang Shiye straight to the school.
When they arrived at the school, Teacher Zheng excitedly pulled Zhang Shiye to his side and said, "Zhang, our school has obtained two study-abroad quotas this year, one for the medical department, and I recommended you for the other one, and the school has approved it. What do you think?"
Zhang Shiye and Xia Wanyang looked at each other, then at Teacher Zheng, "Study abroad?"
Teacher Zheng nodded. "Yes, go abroad to see why the economy there is so prosperous, and come back to serve the motherland!"
Zhang Shiye asked, "How long will it take?"
"Two years!"
Zhang Shiye took a deep breath, "Two years? Can I bring my family members?"
Teacher Zheng glanced at Xia Wanyang and teased, "Why? Are you reluctant to part with Xiao Xia?"
Zhang Shiye shook his head. "It's not that I don't want to leave, it's just that I can't be separated from my wife. I can go, and I'm willing to go out and see the world. Coming back will also be a good thing for the hotel, but if you don't allow me to bring my family, I can't go. I have such a beautiful wife, and I won't be happy to be separated from her no matter how much benefit I get!"
Teacher Zheng gave him a look of disdain, "A real man should not be too particular about small matters. Why do you act like a child who has not been weaned?"
This sentence somehow hit Xia Wanyang's sore spot, and her face instantly turned red. She tugged at the corner of Zhang Shiye's clothes and said, "Can you please stop talking?"
Zhang Shiye held Xia Wanyang's hand tightly, "I didn't say anything. Two years, my wife. It's not two months or two days. We have been married for almost seven years. The longest time we were apart was when you went to the south with mother and sisters-in-law. I couldn't stand being apart for more than half a month, let alone two years. It would be better to kill me!"
Xia Wanyang lowered her head and took a step back, wanting to pretend that she didn't know this shameless man.
Teacher Zheng added, "You will be leaving in two months. You don't have to worry about graduation. The certificate will be sent to you directly. Think about it carefully when you go back, and discuss it with your family. Xiaoxia is also my student. Although her grades are not as good as yours, they are not bad either. Your building has taken shape, and someone needs to take care of it for you. And what about your two children? Is it possible that if their father leaves, their mother will not take care of them?"
Zhang Shiye looked at Teacher Zheng with a determined face, "Teacher, thank you for thinking of me in all good things, but everyone's pursuit is different. For me, my wife is more important than anything else and any achievement. Let alone a building, even ten or a hundred buildings are useless. In my heart, there is no comparison. If you want to exchange something for the price of being separated from my wife for two years, then I don't need to discuss it with my family. I can answer you now. I won't do it!"
Teacher Zheng sighed and looked at Xia Wanyang again, hoping that she could help persuade Zhang Shiye. Xia Wanyang was about to say something when Zhang Shiye glared at her and said, "No matter what you say, it's useless unless you come with me. The restaurant can be left to the three brothers and Ding Yi, and the children can be left to the elderly on both sides. If they want, they can go with us, too."
Teacher Zheng shouted, "It's fine if you bring your wife, but you also want to bring your children? Do you also want to bring your parents who will help you take care of the children?"
Zhang Shiye touched his nose, "I didn't say I was taking care of the children. They don't like to come back to our house. They've always been free-range. My daughter likes small animals recently, and I can't take her back from my mother-in-law's house. Not to mention my son, he plays like a mud monkey at my parents' house all day long, and doesn't even look at us. Why take them abroad?"
Teacher Zheng was completely speechless. He had never seen anyone so attached to his wife. The child was adopted, but his wife acted like her own child.
"Okay, take care of the family, and I'll help you apply for a place. Xiaoxia's grades are pretty good, so it'd be great if she gets it. But if she doesn't, don't be too disappointed. You're still young and have a lifetime to live. Two short years will pass quickly!"
Zhang Shiye hid Xia Wanyang behind him, "No, no, Teacher Zheng, you misunderstood. I didn't say that I wanted my wife to study abroad. She doesn't like studying. We chose this major because we didn't want to be separated. I can't bear to let her suffer for two more years. A university degree is enough. Making money is my business, and my wife just needs to know how to spend money!"
Teacher Zheng was speechless. When he was with this student in the past, most of the topics they discussed were about professional matters, and they rarely talked about family. Today, it seemed as if he really got to know him.
"Then why is Xiao Xia not going to school and going abroad with you?"
Zhang Shiye looked at Xia Wanyang tenderly, "Stay with me, you don't have to do anything, I will go home after class to cook for her, and she can accompany me to class when she is bored, but she doesn't have to take exams, how great is that!"
Teacher Zheng looked at Xia Wanyang, "Xiao Xia, what do you think?"
Xia Wanyang pushed Zhang Shiye aside, gave him a threatening look, and then said to Teacher Zheng solemnly: "Teacher, I am willing to study abroad. If you can help me apply for another place, we will be very grateful. If the application is not accepted, let Zhang Shiye go alone. I will stay to support him, both in his career and in his family!"
Zhang Shiye covered Xia Wanyang's mouth and said, "I'm telling you, don't even think about it. I don't care if you want to go to school, but if you stay in Shanghai and let me go abroad alone, that's impossible. No matter who says it's not going to work, it's not going to work if I say no!"
Teacher Zheng interrupted them, "Alright, I understand what you mean. This time, there are 200 people from all universities across the country going abroad to study. What if someone voluntarily gives up? Even if not, I will risk my reputation to help you get a place, right?"
I have to say that Teacher Zheng really loves talented people. Every time Zhang Shiye discusses a question with him, his eyes always light up. This student is outspoken yet steady, has solid knowledge and can apply it flexibly, and is very much like himself when he was young. So he really hopes that Zhang Shiye can achieve success in his studies and come back to serve the motherland in the future.
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