Chapter 422 Are we dating?
For most families, whether their children go to university or which university they go to is a very important matter. Although Gu Siqing did well in the exams and both Peking University and Tsinghua University were eager to admit her, Gu Jianguo and Wang Yueju attached great importance to the university she went to.
Before lunch, Wang Yueju called the Xia family and said she would take Gu Siqing to dinner. Old Mrs. Xia was naturally very happy and said she would prepare Gu Siqing's favorite meal.
Because they had something to say, Gu Siqing followed Wang Yueju and Gu Jianguo to the Xia family early, and Xia Qingzhang and Xia Zhengming were there too.
The meal wasn't ready yet, so everyone sat together and talked. Gu Jianguo suppressed his excitement and told them about how both Tsinghua University and Peking University were competing for Gu Siqing's place. Then he said, "We don't know which school is better, so we came to ask you."
When Old Lady Xia and the others heard this, they were naturally very happy and proud. Old Lady Xia took Gu Siqing's hand and said, "You were busy with exams and studying hard before. Now you need to take a good rest."
"I'm resting," Gu Siqing sighed, "I sleep until I wake up naturally every day. Today was no exception. When the teacher from Beijing University came to my house, I didn't even have a face and my hair was a mess after washing it."
Everyone laughed when they heard this. Xia Qingzhang said, "This isn't your fault. It's the teacher from Beijing University who came home too early."
Gu Siqing: ""
Well, for protective parents, the mistakes are always someone else's.
After a moment of joy, Xia Qingzhang said, "Although both Tsinghua University and Peking University are the best schools in the country, they are equally good. However, the two universities are different. Tsinghua University focuses more on science, while Peking University focuses on liberal arts. When Xiao Si studies literature, Peking University will be a better choice."
After hearing what he said, Gu Jianguo and Wang Yueju asked Gu Siqing what she thought. Gu Siqing said, "Let's go to Peking University, but I'm applying to the Department of Philosophy."
She had a clear vision: it was unlikely she'd get a job after graduation; her future path was to be a full-time writer. She could study literature on her own, but philosophy was her current interest. She could then get a double degree.
"Studying philosophy is also good," Xia Zhengming said. "It doesn't matter what major you choose, as long as you like it."
In Gu Siqing's situation, it didn't really matter which university she went to. She wasn't pursuing a career in government, so she didn't need a degree to equip herself. She wasn't looking for a job, so whether or not she went to a prestigious university wasn't important. Of course, a prestigious university would be even better.
Gu Jianguo and Wang Yueju didn’t know what the major was, as long as Gu Siqing liked it, it was fine.
After a while of talking, the meal was ready and everyone sat down to eat. Several dishes on the table were Gu Siqing's favorites. After dinner, Old Lady Xia took out a red agate bracelet and put it on Gu Siqing. "This is a reward for you."
"Thank you, Grandma." Gu Siqing accepted it with a smile. It's not good to be too formal with relatives. Before, San Jing won the championship and also received a reward.
After sitting at the Xia family's house for a while, Gu Siqing and the others were about to say goodbye and leave. As they walked to the door, they ran into Mrs. Kang. Seeing Gu Siqing and the others, Mrs. Kang greeted them with a smile.
Wang Yueju exchanged a few pleasantries with her and then left with Gu Jianguo and Gu Siqing. After they left, Old Lady Xia invited Old Lady Kang into the living room, and the two sat down to talk.
Gu Siqing did well on the college entrance exam, and Old Lady Xia was so happy that she couldn't help but tell everyone about it. It wasn't long before she started talking about Gu Siqing. "She was recommended for admission to Peking University before, but she insisted on taking the exam on her own. She did well this time, and early this morning, someone from Tsinghua University called home and said she could attend their school. And not long after, a teacher from Peking University came to our house to deliver the admission letter."
"Really?" Mrs. Kang said with a smile, and then continued, "My son Yuanze also did well in the exam. This morning, before dawn, someone from Tsinghua University called, and during breakfast, someone from Peking University also called."
"Yuanze is also a good child." Old Mrs. Xia said with a smile. She had heard that Kang Yuanze was also a good student.
"Now that he's passed the college entrance exam, we're all relieved." Mrs. Kang was also very proud. The Kang family naturally wanted Kang Yuanze to pursue a career in politics, so academic qualifications were very important to him.
Now, I’m admitted to the best university in the country, and at least my academic qualifications are up to standard.
"My Yuanze and your Siqing are in the same class, and both did so well in the college entrance exam. It's fate." Mrs. Kang looked at Mrs. Xia and said with a smile, "How about we let the two children try dating each other? Our two families know each other well, and the two children are classmates. It's really a perfect match."
Mrs. Xia listened to her words with a smile on her face, but she said, "Although my little fourth child is going to college, he's only 16 years old and still young. I'll think about finding a partner in a few years."
"That's right," Mrs. Kang heard Mrs. Xia's refusal and said, "You know our Yuanze. He has been sensible since he was a child. It was his grandfather who taught him everything, unlike his father."
She knew that what Kang Jisen had done had a great impact on Kang Yuanze. So, she first said that Kang Yuanze had always been taught by his grandfather.
"Yuan Ze is a good boy." Old Mrs. Xia praised him, but no matter how outstanding he was, it was impossible for Kang Yuanze to be a couple with her mistress.
They have better options, why choose a messy family?
Seeing that she wasn't very enthusiastic, Mrs. Kang stopped talking and changed the subject, but she still felt uncomfortable.
After talking to Old Lady Xia for a while, she said goodbye and went home. When she got home, Kang Jisen had just returned. Seeing him, Old Lady Kang was furious and said coldly, "You have never taken care of Yuan Ze since he was a child. Now you want to influence him. How can you be a father like this?"
Kang Jisen was confused by her scolding and said, "What's wrong with me?"
"What's wrong with you? Look at Zhang Jingtong and Zhang Zijun, such bad guys, they married good wives just because they had a good father. And look at you, our Yuanze is so good, but because of you, he can't find a wife."
Kang Jisen: "..."
Kang Yuanze can't find a wife? How many people are lining up to marry into their family?
Old Mrs. Kang was now annoyed when she saw him. She snorted and went back to her room.
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Han Zhengping learned that afternoon that Gu Siqing had been snatched away by Tsinghua University and Peking University. He drove to Gu's house and asked Gu Siqing when he saw her, "How do you feel?"
Gu Siqing: "It's... quite novel."
Han Zhengping smiled and took out a small, exquisite box and placed it in front of her. "A gift for getting into university."
Gu Siqing picked it up and opened it, only to find it was a fountain pen. It was a Montblanc. This kind of fountain pen was hard to find in China, so it must have been bought beforehand.
“I love it,” she said.
As she spoke, she took out the ink. Han Zhengping took the pen from her hand, unscrewed the ink bottle cap, inserted the pen into the bottle to absorb the ink, and said, "Xiao Si, are we dating?"
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