Chapter 257 Apology
Xu Yirou looked at Shao Ziyu with icy eyes and said, "I wonder what you mean by 'qualification' for standing here?"
"Is it about your background? I'd like to ask Comrade Shao Ziyu, our great leader said that we must never forget the word 'peasant,' as peasants are the main political force. If someone were to hear your remarks today, what do you think the consequences would be?"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Shao quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, "This lady, you've misunderstood. Ziyu absolutely did not mean to look down on farmers."
What a joke! If Shao Ziyu were really labeled as looking down on farmers today...
The consequences would be far beyond what they could bear.
It is even quite possible that Shao Zijie's future in the military will be affected.
That damned wicked girl! How could the Shao family produce such a scourge?
"Since that's the case, then may I ask, what is it about me that the other party looks down on? What is it that they think makes me unworthy to stand here?" Xu Yirou had no intention of letting Shao Ziyu off so easily.
Just now, when Shao Ziyu faced Wu Yong'an, he pressed him relentlessly and insulted him with every word.
Wu Yong'an, a grown man, and out of consideration for his relationship with Shao Zijie, couldn't afford to argue too much with Shao Ziyu.
But she didn't have these concerns.
While the group was arguing, Su Xiangwan and the rest of the Gu family had already come over because of the commotion at the courtyard gate.
After learning the reason for the dispute, they all looked at the Shao family members with complicated expressions.
Having a daughter like Shao Ziyu, the Shao family is truly unlucky.
"This... Ziyu, you must apologize to Comrade Yirou immediately!" Shao's mother knew very well that this matter was Shao Ziyu's fault from the very beginning.
Now that Xu Yirou has caught them in the middle, if things really escalate, they'll be the ones who suffer.
"I don't... why should I apologize to someone from the countryside..." Shao Ziyu subconsciously wanted to say the words "country bumpkin," but remembering that those words had been used to mislead her earlier, she changed her words and said, "Why should I apologize to her? Who does she think she is?"
Caught in a dilemma, Shao's mother could only turn to Su Xiangwan for help.
In fact, her thoughts are somewhat similar to those of Shao Ziyu.
In her opinion, Xu Yirou was only qualified to attend the Gu family's wedding banquet because she was Wu Yong'an's girlfriend.
If someone from the Gu family is willing to step in and mediate, this matter should be resolved.
When Gu's mother met Shao's mother's gaze, her face suddenly darkened. She ignored her and instead beckoned to Xu Yirou, saying, "Yirou, why did you only come now? I've been waiting for you for so long."
"Auntie." Xu Yirou smiled and stepped forward after hearing Gu's mother's words.
She knew perfectly well that Gu's mother was making her stance clear, and the reason she hadn't greeted the Gu family earlier was precisely because she didn't want her conflict with Shao Ziyu to involve the Gu family.
But now that Gu's mother has taken the initiative to speak, she naturally cannot refuse her mother's request.
Looking at the gifts in her hands, Gu's mother said with a hint of reproach, "You child, it's enough that you came. Why did you bring so many gifts? We're all family. Why be so polite?"
My own family?
Sure enough, upon hearing Gu's mother's words, the Shao family members' expressions immediately darkened, and their gazes toward Xu Yirou became more cautious.
I originally thought he was just a country bumpkin with no background, and that all I needed to do was for Shao Ziyu to apologize and make amends, and that would be the end of it.
But now it seems that things are not so simple.
Just then, Su Xiangwan spoke up: "Yi Rou, you'll be going to school to register in a few days. Have you packed your things? I don't know if we'll have a chance to live in the same dormitory. I also don't know if Peking University will have military training when it starts. If there is, even if we're commuters, we'll still have to stay at school for a few days!"
What?
Beijing University?
This Xu Yirou is actually a student at Peking University?
The Shao family naturally knew about Su Xiangwan's admission to Peking University.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yirou was also a student at Peking University.
"There should be military training. As for accommodation, it seems we can apply to change dorms. Let's see if we have a chance to live together!" Xu Yirou naturally understood what Su Xiangwan meant, nodded, and said with a smile.
Su Xiangwan then looked at the Shao family and said, "By the way, didn't Shao Ziyu mention his identity earlier? Our Yi Rou is a student at Peking University! If I remember correctly, Shao Ziyu also took the college entrance examination this year! I wonder which university he got into?"
“You…” Shao Ziyu’s face suddenly turned pale.
That's right, she did indeed take the college entrance examination this year.
However, before the college entrance examination, all she could think about was how to meet Lai Jinchuan.
He didn't even touch the book.
As expected, once she entered the examination room, she couldn't understand a single question on the exam paper.
In the end, they practically submitted a blank paper.
As expected, he failed the exam.
Now that Su Xiangwan has asked him this, he naturally feels embarrassed.
"What's wrong with me? Shao Ziyu, aren't you talking about status? In terms of background, my Yi Rou was a sent-down youth who dedicated her youth to national construction. In terms of education, my Yi Rou was admitted to Peking University this year, so her education needs no further proof. If you insist on comparing yourself to Yi Rou in other ways, then let's compare looks, which is something all women like to compare! In terms of looks, my Yi Rou is miles ahead of you. So, what do you have to compare yourself to Yi Rou with?"
"You...you...you've gone too far!"
Shao Ziyu felt as if Su Xiangwan's words were piercing her heart!
She finally couldn't hold back and burst into tears, covering her face with her hands and running away.
"Ziyu..." Upon seeing this, Shao's mother hurriedly chased after him.
She was terrified that something might happen to her daughter under such a cruel blow.
Mr. Shao sighed helplessly, bowed to Xu Yirou, and said, "Comrade Yirou, I'm sorry. We failed to discipline our daughter properly, which led her to say hurtful things to you. On her behalf, I apologize to you here."
Xu Yirou never expected that Shao's father would do such a thing.
As the other party bowed, he hurriedly stepped aside and said, "Sir, your words are too harsh. We just had a minor disagreement between young people. There's no need for apologies. Why don't you go check on Comrade Shao Ziyu first, in case something goes wrong in her anger..."
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