Jiang Xiaoli also remembered this, "Mom, when does the class you signed up for with Aunt Xu start?"
“Other classes only start when they’re full, but we were lucky; when we registered, there were already almost enough people. Our class officially starts on November 1st,” Li Guizhi replied.
She thought for a moment, "Here's the thing, we'll stop making spicy snacks at the end of the month. We'll let the suppliers know in advance that you can focus on your studies starting November 1st, how about that?"
Li Guizhi frowned. "I'll start working once the factory is running normally. These classes are all in the evening, and I'm just idling around during the day anyway, so I'll go and familiarize myself with the place first."
Zong Jiayu advised, "Godmother, Xiaolizi is just worried that you're working too hard during the day and studying at night."
"What's so hard about it? It's all just sitting in the office. When I worked on the assembly line in the factory, I did a lot of long shifts too. It's nothing!"
Jiang Xiaoli unconsciously thought of a year or two when her family was poor and her mother volunteered to work night shifts and long shifts in order to earn more money, just to get a few dozen yuan more in subsidies each month.
Her eyes were a little red. She hugged Li Guizhi and said, "Mom, don't rush these few months. Let's go back to work after you've finished your studies. When you're free during the day, you can go and see the new house, help us decorate, or chat with Aunt Xu and go shopping. I don't want you to work so hard."
Li Guizhi noticed that her daughter was a little agitated, so she sighed, "Alright, alright, my little darling, I'll do whatever you say!"
She finally smiled. "Mom, you must stay healthy. Shall we go to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow?"
When she was reborn, her family's financial situation was not very good. She knew that if she brought this up, her mother would definitely not agree. Now was the perfect time to bring it up.
Sure enough, Li Guizhi thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let's all go. I was worried that running every day might harm your health!"
She looked at Zong Jiayu beside her and said, "Xiao Zong, let's go together tomorrow, you can get checked too."
Zong Jia touched his forehead. "Godmother, I've enrolled in driving school. I'll start learning to drive tomorrow. You and Xiao Lizi should go for your check-up. I'm perfectly healthy."
Jiang Xiaoli's eyes lit up. "Wow, you're really ahead of your time! You're quite fast. How long will it take you to get your driver's license?"
Zong Jia knew she would definitely be interested in this. "There are three types of driver's licenses: A, B, and C. I learned to drive a car with a C license, part-time, for about three or four months."
"Sure, sure. Remember to take me for a drive after you get your driver's license and buy a car."
"no problem."
She wanted to ask Zong Jia about her driving lessons, but Li Guizhi urged her, "Okay, let's talk about it later. You'll be late for school if you don't go now! Remember to explain to your teacher that you asked for leave this morning, and also about Monday's leave. Tell your teacher in advance, and if there are any problems, remember to call the convenience store!"
She glanced at the time and realized it was indeed getting late. "Okay, I understand. I'm off then."
Zong Jia and she went out together, and he rode his bike until she entered the school gate before turning around and leaving.
During the break between the first and second classes, she went to Chen Zhe's office and said, "Teacher Chen, I'm sorry, something came up at home this morning and I didn't ask for leave in advance."
Chen Zhe was relieved to see her arrive. "It's alright. Teacher Zhao told me, have you taken care of things at home?"
Jiang Xiaoli scratched her head sheepishly, "Hehe, um... Teacher Chen, I need to ask for a day off next Monday."
Chen looked up at her and asked, "What's wrong? Is something really difficult going on at home?"
"It's not that difficult, it's just that I'm indispensable."
Her answer piqued Chen's curiosity, and he asked with a smile, "Then tell me, why is it that I can't live without you?"
Jiang Xiaoli looked at the other teachers in the office. "Teacher Chen, can we talk somewhere else?"
She might take leave more often in the future, and she plans to tell Chen the truth, but there's no need to say it in front of so many people.
Chen nodded, and the two went to an empty classroom on the first floor. He took a handkerchief and wiped the chairs for the two of them. "Tell me, let me see what is it at home that I can't do without you."
Jiang Xiaoli recounted her experience of acquiring the factory, emphasizing the importance of training the workers on Monday.
After a long silence, Chen asked somewhat uncertainly, "You mean your family business relies entirely on your advice and planning, and in just a few months you acquired a factory and are going to train more than a hundred workers on Monday?"
"Yes!" She nodded affirmatively.
Chen was momentarily at a loss for words, then gave a wry smile and said, "Where do you get so much energy to keep going all day?"
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled, "I'm just messing around, Teacher Chen, you'll approve my leave, right?"
"Can I refuse to approve it, Mr. Jiang?" Chen joked.
She winked playfully, "Teacher Chen, you're too kind. I'll always be Xiao Jiang in your eyes, never 'General Manager'."
"Haha, you little rascal!" Chen pointed at her with his index finger and gestured a few times in the air. "Alright, I know about this. But I'll make a home visit to verify it when I have time. Is that alright?"
"No problem, no problem, I can call my mom now!" she said frankly.
Chen waved his hand, "No need. You called me out not only to talk about your family matters, but also to pave the way for taking leave in the future, right?"
Jiang Xiaoli smiled sheepishly, "Hehe, Teacher Chen, I really had no choice."
Chen waved his hand and said, "Alright, I know your situation. Just tell me in advance if you need anything next time. As long as you can ensure your safety when you ask for leave and that your grades don't drop, I'll try my best to make things easier for you."
She was delighted; Teacher Chen was so understanding!
"Thank you, Teacher Chen!" She bowed deeply to Chen.
"Alright, the bell has rung. Go back to the classroom. Write me a leave slip for next Monday later, and I'll keep a record of it."
Jiang Xiaoli returned to the classroom, sat down, tore off a piece of paper, and started writing a leave request. Xie Yitao saw this and couldn't help but write her a small note.
You took the day off this morning, why are you taking another day off on Monday?
She continued writing on the back of the note.
I have something important to do!
Xie Yitao's curiosity was piqued by her, but when he pressed her for more information, Jiang Xiaoli stopped responding.
Because... Teacher Liu is staring at her from the stage!
This little classmate really has absolutely no insight!
After being caught passing notes in class by Teacher Liu, she behaved herself for the rest of the lesson.
The bell rang, and she looked at Xie Yitao resentfully, "Didn't you notice that Teacher Liu was glaring at us? I'm so innocent!"
Xie Yitao then realized why she hadn't replied, and his face instantly turned red. "Ah, Teacher Liu saw it."
Before Jiang Xiaoli went to hand in the leave slip, she patted him on the shoulder and said, "Be careful, or Teacher Liu will target you too. Good luck, Comrade Xiao Xie!"
It's common knowledge that Teacher Liu is cunning. Last week, a student was caught reading random books in class by Teacher Liu. For the next week, he was assigned to answer questions in class every day.
Now that Xie Yitao is being targeted, Jiang Xiaoli can only wish him good luck.
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