Chapter 278 Heartache
After only Grandpa Shao and Xu Yirou remained in the ward.
As Grandpa Shao looked at Xu Yirou's face, which, despite being their first meeting, evoked a sense of warmth and familiarity in him, his gaze grew even more loving.
He leaned against the headboard and spoke slowly but firmly, "Girl, tell Grandpa about yourself, okay? Like, your hometown, your parents and relatives..."
Xu Yirou's heart skipped a beat. Although she didn't know why Old Master Shao would bring these things up, it wouldn't be difficult for him to know if he wanted to.
Therefore, she had no intention of hiding anything from the other party, and immediately told them her story in a calm voice, as if chatting casually with a close friend.
When Grandpa Shao heard Xu Yirou talk about how he grew up in Hecheng and his family structure, his expression didn't change much.
However, when she heard about Xu Yirou's upbringing, the unfair treatment she received, and how she was forced to give up her job and go to Bakushu Village as an educated youth in place of Xu Yiqian, she was deeply moved.
Old Master Shao's eyes immediately filled with heartache, heartbroken at the unfair treatment this little girl had suffered.
However, sending ambitious young people to the countryside to develop rural areas is also a way to contribute to the country's development, so Mr. Shao didn't say much more about it.
However, when he heard that Li Guixiang and the others were going to sell her to a middle-aged man who was lame and had already killed two wives for five hundred yuan, a murderous glint immediately appeared in Old Master Shao's eyes.
It wasn't until he heard Xu Yirou promise Li Guixiang and the others that she would give them all the money she earned after going to the countryside, which gave her the opportunity to go to the countryside and avoid marrying that old widower, that Old Master Shao's anger subsided a little. But when he looked at Xu Yirou, he felt even more heartache.
Later, Xu Yirou only told stories about what happened in Bakeshu Village that didn't sound so tragic, but even so, it still made Grandpa Shao feel very distressed.
When he heard that she and Wu Yong'an had confirmed their relationship and that she had been admitted to Peking University, Grandpa Shao was overjoyed that her hard work had finally paid off.
However, just as they were about to leave, they encountered Li Guixiang causing trouble again.
After hearing Li Guixiang say that Xu Yirou was not their biological daughter, but was exchanged for their own daughter from a wealthy family, Old Master Shao remained silent for a long time.
He lowered his eyes and remained silent for a long time.
His face was expressionless; no one could discern his thoughts from it at that moment.
After talking with Grandpa Shao for almost an hour, Xu Yirou glanced at her watch, then at Gu Yanxiao and Wu Yong'an waiting not far outside the ward, and took the initiative to say goodbye.
"Girl, you must be tired after talking with this old man for so long!" Old Master Shao looked at Xu Yirou with a deep gaze, his eyes filled with an unprecedented tenderness and heartache.
“How could that be? Grandpa, it’s my honor to have the opportunity to learn from a veteran of the War of Resistance against Japan like you,” Xu Yirou said with a smile.
"Alright...alright...you guys go back first! Yong'an, if you have time, come and keep this old man company with Yirou!"
Grandpa Shao looked at Xu Yirou with reluctance and said to Wu Yong'an.
"Okay, Grandpa Shao, please get some rest. We'll come see you again next time." Wu Yong'an naturally agreed respectfully before leaving with Xu Yirou and Gu Yanxiao.
However, what none of them knew was that after the three of them left, Old Master Shao summoned the bodyguard who had been by his side for many years to the ward.
Half an hour later, the guard Zhao Feng left the ward with a solemn expression. Then, he drove away from Beijing and headed towards Hecheng.
The day finally arrived—the day to register at the school.
Su Xiangwan and Gu Yanfei waited for Xu Yirou to come over so they could meet up before driving to Peking University.
The three of them did not let Wang Zhengyu drive them; instead, Su Xiangwan drove them directly.
"Sister-in-law, I never knew you were such a good driver!"
Gu Yanfei looked at Su Xiangwan, who was driving with ease, her eyes filled with envy.
“Driving isn’t difficult. I’ll have your brother take you to the military camp for a while to learn and get a driver’s license. Then you’ll be able to drive by yourself.”
Su Xiangwan spoke up.
"Yes, Yan Fei, let's go together! Girls should keep the steering wheel in their own hands."
Xu Yirou hadn't originally thought about learning to drive, but Su Xiangwan's demonstration today served as a reminder.
She will need to inspect her stores everywhere in the future, and if she can't drive, it will be a troublesome thing.
“Great idea! Yi Rou, let’s learn together then, so you’ll have a companion.” Gu Yanfei nodded repeatedly, very happy to have a companion to learn to drive with.
As they were talking, the jeep stopped at the entrance of Kyoto University.
In this day and age, only a minority of people drive to school.
Especially eye-catching models like Jeeps.
The students who came to register originally thought that the person getting out of the jeep would be a tough and handsome young man.
Unexpectedly, they turned out to be three beautiful girls with different looks and styles.
As a result, the onlookers couldn't help but let out a gasp of surprise.
Wow! What a beautiful girl!
"I never expected that a girl could drive."
"Not only can he drive, but his driving skills are also excellent! Didn't you see that beautiful parking maneuver just now?"
Many of the students who came to register looked at Su Xiangwan and her two companions with envy.
"I wonder who these three students are. Anyone who can drive here to register must be someone special!"
"Of course! Look, none of the three of them brought any luggage, which means they're all locals from Beijing. It's so enviable!"
The surrounding chatter reached Su Xiangwan and her companions' ears clearly.
However, these voices had no effect on Su Xiangwan and her two companions.
Su Xiangwan and Xu Yirou were both successful female CEOs in their previous lives, so they were naturally not at all uncomfortable in this situation.
As for Gu Yanfei, she came from an extraordinary background and often followed Gu Yanxiao as she grew up. She had seen many grand occasions and had experienced countless moments of being the center of attention, so she naturally had no fear whatsoever.
Gu Yanfei had asked Su Xiangwan why she chose to appear so conspicuously.
Su Xiangwan told her that the three of them now had their own careers and were destined not to be like other students, simply staying in school and studying in a rigid manner.
Since it's impossible to keep a low profile, it's better to show your uniqueness from the beginning. At least that way, you can avoid a lot of trouble.
As for what kind of trouble it was, Gu Yanfei didn't know at first, but she quickly understood.
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