There are still two months until the holiday. During this time, although the old lady seems to be in good spirits, she often seems absent-minded when she is alone.
In three years, Wei Dao Private Kitchen became very popular and the prices were reasonable; Gui Tu Inn also did well, temporarily enough to cover the family's food, clothing and other necessities, as well as the school expenses for the two children.
Li Guilan is in good health except for not being able to lift heavy objects.
Zhao Zhe had been working very hard to catch up with his older sister, and in the second half of the year, he officially skipped a grade to fifth grade.
Because of the "oddball" Zhao Xiaoyue's example, everyone naturally accepted Zhao Zhe as the "gem".
After school in the evening, the two elementary school students were doing their homework in an orderly manner, while the adults were discussing with Uncle Pu about Zhao Xiaoyue transferring to a school in Haishi.
After returning from Shanghai that year, Zhao Xiaoyue gave her parents a heads-up.
The couple was shocked at the time, as their daughter was very opinionated. They didn't take it too seriously, thinking that their child had seen the prosperity of the big city and wanted to go there in the future.
Pu Liuye: "The school in Haishi is a key school, which is integrated from elementary school to high school. Students can choose to be day students or board at school."
Zhao Guozhong: "How much is the tuition?"
This is the second thing the family cares about most; the first is Zhao Xiaoyue.
Uncle Pu: "1,500 a semester, or 2,000 if you live on campus."
Li Guilan: "Oh~ that's quite expensive."
Pu Liuye: "There's a reason why it's expensive. Last year, 97% of the students from that school who got into top universities were art students!"
The tone was quite forceful.
Of course, I said this to put the couple at ease.
but……
Zhao Guozhong and his wife: "Wow, are they really that capable? Won't that be too strict with the students?"
Pu Liuye: "They emphasize interest-based teaching."
Even though I didn't want to speak anymore, I continued to explain.
Zhao Guozhong: "So, does that mean we'll have to go with one person to take care of Little Sun? And we'll have to rent a place and stuff."
This little sun only said that she might have to transfer schools, but didn't explain much.
Uncle Pu: "I'm free, I'll go; an old friend of mine happens to own a house nearby, but his family has gone abroad, I'll go and make contact."
Zhao Guozhong: "Th-th-that, this..."
Li Guilan felt a little melancholy; her child was so young and had to go away to school, and she was reluctant to let him go.
Listening to the teaching quality in big cities, it's incomparable to this. Even in the whole city, the best you can get is only a second-tier university, and many jobs are not guaranteed.
Only graduates from good schools can secure a stable job. Sigh...
Zhao Guozhong wanted to ask more, but the old lady slammed her hand on the table and said, "Look at you two cowards! It's a great thing for the family to have a smart and promising child, but you two have ruined it."
Li Guilan felt wronged, "Mom~".
They just can't bear to part with it.
The old lady chuckled and said, "Her sixth grandfather, you know that Xiaoyue is precocious and mischievous. Please bear with her over there. If she misbehaves, just tell us and we'll give her a good beating."
Master Pu's eyes flickered slightly, and he agreed, "Don't worry, this is my only apprentice."
The old lady didn't say anything explicitly, but she still conveyed everything she needed to.
Uncle Pu asked, "Is there anything else to add?"
The family fell silent for a moment, and then Li Guilan's eyes turned a little red.
Zhao Guozhong said, "No, Sixth Master Pu, then I'll go and complete the transfer procedures in a few days."
Pu Liuye: "No need, the principal will handle the transfer procedures and contact the other school."
Li Guilan: "..."
Good heavens, can't I even interfere in my own daughter's affairs?
Before leaving, when Uncle Pu saw Zhao Zhe looking at him expectantly, he frowned slightly and said to Zhao Guozhong and his wife, "If Xiao Zhe wants to transfer to Haishi after graduation, he can."
Then they left.
Is taking away the daughter not enough, so they also want to abduct the son?
The old lady was very happy.
That old geezer has some skills.
A town can be transformed into a first-tier city!
Schools in Haishi!
It'll definitely be good when it comes out!
Zhao Zhe was happy.
Zhao Xiaoyue pouted, "Silly boy, do you really think your sister is going to study? Your sister is going to do hard labor."
Sigh~
A month later, the principal came to Zhao Xiaoyue's house in person to tell her that the transfer had been arranged and praised Zhao Xiaoyue and Zhao Zhe highly.
This made the couple very uneasy.
The couple politely saw the principal off, looking at the certificate in their hands with a mixture of joy and melancholy.
When the old lady returned from the restaurant in the evening and was about to rest, Zhao Xiaoyue started chatting with her.
Zhao Xiaoyue: "Grandma, have you been having worries these past few days?"
The old lady sighed, "Yes, you have no idea what kind of people your two uncles are. If they don't get any benefits, they'll definitely do something bad. How could I have given birth to such a bunch of bastards!"
Last year, a few thugs stayed for a month, but when it came time to settle the bill, they refused to pay, so the Zhao family had to call the police.
They only collected less than two-tenths of the money afterward, which made Zhao Guozhong so angry that he slammed his fist on the table several times.
Zhao Xiaoyue's options were limited; as a child, no company would take her seriously. Zhao Guozhong and his associates didn't have any connections to inquire, so the matter was dropped.
It wasn't until the thugs released her and cornered Zhao Xiaoyue in an empty alley, stabbing her several times, that she finally told the truth.
Ah, the eldest son of the Li family's masterpiece.
This time it's the second son's turn to cause trouble.
What's that saying again? Being kind to others is being cruel to yourself.
Jealous of others' better lives, yet failing to strive for improvement and instead focusing on belittling others, will inevitably lead to someone breaking their neck sooner or later.
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