"Your parents are coming?!"
In the classroom of Grade 3 (27) of Ruxu No. 2 Middle School, Ji Nianping looked at Xu Li with a surprised look on his face and said, "I thought your parents wouldn't come this time. It's hundreds of kilometers from Jiahe to Ruxu, right?!"
On Saturday, the senior students of Ruxu No. 2 Middle School still had their normal make-up classes. However, compared with other days, Saturday's make-up classes were a little more relaxed. Therefore, during the break, most people were still relatively relaxed chatting and resting. Even the two real key classes of Ruxu No. 2 Middle School, Senior 3 (26) Class and Senior 3 (27) Class, were no exception.
Since the National Day holiday officially starts next Saturday, this weekend is actually a normal holiday. Therefore, Zhou Yu has already planned to hold a parent-teacher meeting with all the parents of the students in the two classes he teaches before the end of this weekend to meet and chat and summarize the problems found at this stage and how parents should cooperate to solve them.
Because the parent-teacher conference that is closely related to them will be held tomorrow, the students of Class 3 (26) and Class 3 (27) will talk about this topic during the break.
The four-member group of Ji Nianping, Xu Li and others from Class 27 of Senior 3 naturally talked about the topic of the Parent-Teacher Conference whenever they had nothing to do. However, except for Xu Li, the other three people felt that Xu Li's home was so far away and his family was in business, so they subconsciously thought that around the golden holiday of National Day, Xu Li's parents would definitely stay in Jiahe to take care of the family business.
But Ji Nianping, Ouyang Ming and Niu Dehua had no idea that Xu Li's parents, Xu Jiacheng and Zhao Mingfang, would actually do things against the rules. They chose to abandon their family business during the golden holiday, which is considered a prime time for businessmen, and came to Ruxu to hold a parent-teacher meeting for their son Xu Li.
"Ah, yes, didn't I mention it to you? I remember I mentioned it to you, right?" Xu Li scratched his head, and then carefully searched for related memories in his mind. After thinking for a while, Xu Li finally understood, "Ah, yes, I really didn't tell you that my parents were coming to Ruxu to hold a parent-teacher meeting for me. Hehe, I forgot. I thought I told you! Oh my, it's my fault!"
Xu Li quickly apologized to his three friends, but when he saw the other three friends' surprised and confused expressions, Xu Li himself couldn't help but feel a little confused. "But, brother Meng, even if my parents come to Ruxu to hold a parent-teacher meeting for me, there's nothing to be surprised about, right? Why do you have such expressions?"
Ji Nianping, Ouyang Ming and Niu Dehua looked at each other, not knowing where to start.
Does it mean that in our opinion, people like your parents who run big businesses should be away from home all year round, and should not even take care of their own children? All they think about and do all day long is to make their business bigger and stronger and create more glory?
However, Ji Nianping and the others thought about it and quickly understood. After all, they had heard Xu Li talk about the customs in Zhejiang Province before. No matter what family it was, they would attach great importance to their children's academic performance. So it was explainable why Xu Jiacheng and Zhao Mingfang behaved like this.
Thinking of this, Ji Nianping and the others felt relieved.
Seeing Xu Li still looking confused, Ji Nianping explained with a smile, "No, Brother Xu, you guys misunderstood! Brother Ming and Brother Hua thought your family was busy with business. After all, it's the National Day Golden Week, and most of the people who are taking a break are teachers like our class teacher, and there are also some other public servants! For businessmen like your parents, shouldn't it be their busiest time? How did they have time to come to Ruxu?"
After hearing what Xu Li just said, Niu Dehua, who was sitting in the back row, didn't even look at Ji Nianping. He just looked like he didn't want to pay attention to him. He leaned lazily against his seat, resting in a daze while listening to the conversation of the three people.
Ouyang Ming, who was beside Niu Dehua, did glance at Ji Nianping and seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if he wanted to greet Ji Nianping's relatives but held back. After Ouyang Ming thought about it, he finally gave up.
Forget it, just let this little bitch smash it!
Xu Li, who was beside Ji Nianping, didn't notice the strangeness of Niu Dehua and Ouyang Ming. He was busy talking to Ji Nianping, but after hearing Ji Nianping's explanation, he suddenly understood and quickly explained to Ji Nianping, Ouyang Ming and Niu Dehua behind him, "Oh, what the hell, I thought it was something else, but it turned out to be just this?! If you think so, you may be overthinking!"
"Then everyone celebrates the National Day! Except for some people who really can't take a holiday, such as those working in the service industry, everyone else needs to rest, right? Even if it's an adjusted day off, right? And there's still a week before the National Day holiday, so it won't delay anything, so don't worry!"
When Ji Nianping, Niu Dehua and Ouyang Ming heard Xu Li telling them not to worry, their mouths twitched and they felt speechless.
Why should we be so worried? The business is not ours. We are just curious. Don't think too much, brother.
Xu Li didn't have the ability to read minds, so he naturally didn't know what they were thinking. He kept talking, "Besides, my parents are still workers! If they leave, won't there be people below to take care of things? It's just a vacation. What could be more important than my grades at this stage?!"
When he said this, Xu Li puffed out his chest with pride, as if in his opinion, it was a very proud thing that his parents could come all the way across hundreds of kilometers to attend his parent-teacher meeting instead of making excuses not to come.
Ji Nianping nodded thoughtfully, and then continued Xu Li's words, "Then your parents should have left today, right? They are probably already in Ruxu, waiting for you to come home for lunch, right?"
"That's not the case. If he were to wait for me at my place at noon and then go back for lunch, then it would be a little too early to leave!" Facing Ji Nianping's question, Xu Li shook his head repeatedly to deny it.
The entire journey from Jiahe to Ruxu is about 350 to 360 kilometers. Even if you take the highway the entire way, it will take about 4 to 5 hours to drive. The parent-teacher meeting for Class 27 of Senior 3 will start at 9:30 am tomorrow, Sunday. So if we set off tomorrow, it is obvious that Xu Jiacheng and Zhao Mingfang will not be able to make it in time. Therefore, Ji Nianping guessed that Xu Li's parents would come to Ruxu today.
However, although Xu Jiacheng and Zhao Mingfang would come to Ruxu today, Saturday, as Ji Nianping had guessed, they did not meet Xu Li for lunch in Ruxu at noon as Ji Nianping had said. If that were the case, Xu Jiacheng and Zhao Mingfang would have to get up at six or seven in the morning.
"If you don't know, don't talk nonsense." Ouyang Ming obviously couldn't help himself and laughed at Ji Nianping, "Do you know how far Jiahe is from Ruxu? You just asked Xu Li if he would have lunch with his parents at noon. We will be out of school at around 11 o'clock at noon, which means his parents..."
"Tingting!"
Seeing that Ouyang Ming was about to show off his geography and mathematics, Ji Nianping hurriedly stopped him. He smiled at Ouyang Ming's expression, which looked as if he had eaten shit, and joked, "Squad leader, we are just chatting casually. Don't be so serious!"
After Ji Nianping finished speaking, Xu Li and Niu Dehua immediately nodded in agreement.
In their opinion, Ouyang Ming was good in every way as a class monitor. He did a good job in helping his classmates with their studies and handling class affairs, but he was a little too serious at times.
"Yeah, squad leader, don't be so serious, just chat casually!" Xu Li also felt that Ouyang Ming was a bit too serious. We were all friends, just chatting casually together. Why are you still showing data and talking about facts? Aren't you tired?
Thinking of this, Xu Li explained directly to the others, "My parents will arrange all the company matters tomorrow morning, and will leave from home after lunch. They will arrive in Ruxu around four or five in the afternoon, and will have dinner with me in the evening!"
This was something that had been discussed not long ago, so Xu Li naturally knew it very well.
A "bang!" sound suddenly came, startling Ji Nianping and the other two.
"That's right!" Xu Li suddenly slapped his thigh as if he had just woken up from a dream, and then said excitedly to Ji Nianping and the other three who were looking at him, "You're in for a treat this time! After my parents leave, I'll bring you something!"
"Bring something? Bring what?" When Ji Nianping, Ouyang Ming and Niu Dehua heard Xu Li say that he would bring something for them, they all looked at Xu Li in surprise, "What delicious food did you bring?"
"Our Jiahe specialties, Wufangzhai's rice dumplings, Wenhu marinated duck, Xitang eight-treasure cake, Wuzhen marinated chicken... and many more. I specifically told my parents that I met a few good friends in Ruxu and they all took good care of me, so I asked them to come over this time and buy some more for you!"
Xu Li listed the things he was going to bring to Ji Nianping and the other two as if he were counting the treasures on his back, which made Ji Nianping, Ouyang Ming and Niu Dehua feel quite embarrassed.
Although he has only known Brother Ji Nianping, Brother Ouyang Mingming, and Brother Niu Dehua for more than a month, in Xu Li's opinion, the three of them all have their own little shortcomings, but they are actually very good people.
For example, Ji Nianping, although he is a bit of a green tea person, he helps Xu Li a lot in daily life and study. Ouyang Ming is a serious person, even old-fashioned, but he also takes good care of Xu Li.
The same is true for Niu Dehua.
Although Brother Hua is a little older and is a repeater, he takes the best care of Xu Li. He always thinks of him when it comes to food and drink, and often lends him his notes when studying.
So from Xu Li's perspective, Ji Nianping, Niu Dehua and Ouyang Ming have already been his good friends for a long time. For the sake of his friends, he, Xu Li, has to do something.
Give money? No, that would change the nature of their friendship.
Help him with his studies? That won't work either. Xu Li's grades are the worst among the three. How can he help? ! It's almost the same if the other three help him!
Buy food and drinks for them? Still no, although the families of Brother Ji, Brother Ming and Brother Hua are a little poor (from Xu Li's perspective, the real situation is not poor), what are these small favors like buying food and drinks? Apart from anything else, Xu Li often buys snacks for the other three, but the other three would do the same!
After much thought, Xu Li finally figured out how to repay his brothers for their care.
So, after the last phone call with his parents, Xu Li's parents said that they would come to Ruxu to see him and hold a parent-teacher meeting. Xu Li then told his parents to help buy some special products from Jiahe to give to his good friends. Xu Li's parents agreed without asking any questions.
It was just a little specialty, how much could it be worth? The money Xu Li spent on his snacks every year was enough for Xu Jiacheng to fill their villa with Jiahe's specialties.
Besides, it’s a good thing for children to make good friends!
What does this mean? It means that my son will be able to make a living wherever he goes, and he will definitely be able to take over the family business in the future!
So Xu Jiacheng and Zhao Mingfang agreed without any hesitation.
However, when they heard Xu Li say this, Ji Nianping, Niu Dehua and Ouyang Ming felt a little embarrassed.
These things sound like they are worth a lot of money. Although they may not mean much to a rich second-generation like Xu Li, it is not really like that at all!
The value of any thing or gift will not be greatly reduced just because the owner is rich. On the contrary, it may become more valuable because of the other party's intentions.
Ji Nianping and the other two who had sensed Xu Li's intentions were feeling exactly the same way now. Their emotions were extremely complicated, and to describe it specifically, they could probably feel a little embarrassed, a little touched, and also a hint of expectation.
"Isn't this a bad idea? No merit, no reward. Forget it, Xu Li. Tell your uncle and aunt not to bring it, so as to avoid wasting money on you!" Niu Dehua, who was always steady, spoke first.
In Niu Dehua's opinion, they didn't do anything special. They just got along with Xu Li normally. They would share snacks and other things with each other. When Xu Li needed help with his studies, they would answer him. Isn't this a normal way for classmates to get along? How could Xu Li do this? It's so embarrassing!
With Niu Dehua's words, Ji Nianping and the always aloof Ou Yangming also spoke up quickly, "Yes, Xu Li, Brother Hua is right, we didn't do anything, aren't those what friends should do?! You don't have to be like this, you're too polite!"
Xu Li saw that Niu Dehua and the other three wanted to refuse, but he simply waved his hand and said, "Oh, it's a bit awkward to say that, isn't it? Who are the four of us? Ruxu No. 2 Middle School H4, okay?"
"Besides, you also said, 'as friends'! Listen, what are we? We are friends, brothers! You guys take care of me so much, shouldn't I be able to thank you? And the things are not expensive, only a few hundred dollars per person, just keep them safe!"
After hearing what Xu Li said, Niu Dehua and the others were secretly surprised.
This is the confidence of the second generation of rich people. It's only a few hundred yuan. A few hundred yuan is not a lot of money, right? !
...
...