Lin Ziyan nodded.
The two went back to the Lin family first, and Lin Ziyan took her things before going to the He family.
Lu Qiuying clicked her tongue a few times, thinking that her grandmother had assigned a lot of homework.
now,
Grandma Lan was tidying up her study and had taken out her small drawing board for class.
He Qingyu helped from the side.
"By the way, Professor Xu said he'll be coming next week," He Qingyu said, puzzled.
She didn't know what could be so important that Professor Xu had personally come all the way to the fishing village, something that couldn't be explained clearly over the phone.
He Qingyu works at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is very familiar with the confidentiality regulations, so he didn't ask any questions and just relayed the message.
Grandma Lan simply nodded and took out the lesson plan she had written.
"Qingyu, how much do you know about what happened at sea last time?"
"Does your minister have any questions?"
Grandma Lan asked casually, and after tidying up, she sat on the pear wood chair in the middle, fanning herself with a palm leaf fan.
Her gaze gradually sharpened, then vanished in an instant.
Did the daughter really just come to visit them when she suddenly arrived at the fishing village?
Lan Qingyue thought about it more deeply.
The port incident couldn't be kept secret from the higher-ups, and there was no corresponding country to negotiate with internationally, but we still had to issue a strong statement.
"The minister's meaning is to take a firm stance on this matter and never back down," He Qingyu conveyed the minister's message.
Grandma Lan nodded. "That's good."
"Please pass on a message for me: it's still quite necessary to practice swordsmanship and spear fighting in our own backyard!"
He Qingyu was startled. Everyone knew what these words meant, given the prevailing appeasement policy towards foreign countries.
She pursed her lips, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
Grandma Lan looked out the window and saw two figures walk into the yard. Her eyes crinkled into a smile.
"Teacher." Lin Ziyan entered the study and handed in her homework first.
She took a break from her busy schedule these past two days and drew a lot of pictures, some of which were her homework from her previous life.
Grandma Lan said, "Okay, Ayan, this is my daughter Qingyu."
"Qingyu, this is my apprentice, Lin Ziyan."
"Hello!" Lin Ziyan nodded to her.
He Qingyu: "Hello."
She subtly observed Lin Ziyan, thinking to herself that if the prominent families in Beijing knew that her mother had taken on a disciple, they would probably be astonished.
When Chen Niaoshu, the granddaughter of the Chen family, came to her mother's door seeking a disciple, her mother firmly refused, resolutely turning her away.
Later, the Chen family sent their granddaughter abroad to study, and the two families had less contact.
Chen Niaoshu was hailed as the most talented ship design genius by outsiders, and won many design awards at a young age.
In the compound, she was often compared to her son, Lu Yunshen.
The two students had similar grades, with their college entrance exam scores differing by less than ten points.
Her son got into Tsinghua University, while Chen Niaoshu chose to study abroad.
"Mom, let's go out first." Lu Qiuying tugged at He Qingyu.
"Hmm." He Qingyu walked out of the study, finally pulling herself out of her thoughts.
Lu Qiuying gently closed the door before following her mother to the tea table and sitting down.
"Were you thinking about Chen Niaoshu just now?" Lu Qiuying asked suspiciously.
He Qingyu nodded, "Yes, it's a pity. Chen Niaoshu hasn't returned since she went abroad."
"Uncle Xu talks about her every day, so it's hard to forget her."
Lu Qiuying pursed her lips, "Forget it, I don't think she'll go back to China to develop her career."
"Grandma was right not to take her as an apprentice."
She recalled the scene when she went abroad to find Chen Niaoshu, and a dark light appeared in her eyes.
She lives abroad but slanders her own country. How can we expect her to come back and serve her country?
Lu Qiuying disliked gossiping behind people's backs, and she had no intention of revealing this matter.
He Qingyu looked at her daughter suspiciously, "You can say these things at home, but don't say them outside."
"The Chen family is now involved in politics."
She stopped there and didn't say anything more.
My daughter is always sensible and never worries her.
Lu Qiuying nodded, "I know."
"Mom, has Grandpa calmed down yet?"
He Qingyu nodded helplessly. "Next time, don't act first and ask for permission later. The old man's thinking is somewhat restricted. If you explain it properly, he won't object."
Lu Qiuying disagreed. If she could persuade her grandfather, she wouldn't act first and ask for his permission later.
Even her grandmother couldn't persuade this stubborn old woman, and knowing she wasn't as shrewd as her grandmother, she simply skipped ahead.
…
afternoon,
Lu Qiuying and Lin Ziyan went to the port together.
The journey was dusty, and by the time the two returned to the village, it was almost evening.
Lin Ziyan wasn't in a hurry to go home, but instead rode her bicycle to the beach on the east side.
"Ayan, wait for me!" Lu Qiuying turned around and jumped onto her back seat.
The chubby girl was waiting on the beach.
The water pump broke down today, so the seawater that was supposed to be pumped out this morning was delayed until evening.
"Brother Jian, you go back first, I'll wait for Ayan here."
The chubby girl knew he still had to take things to the village chief's house, so she didn't make him wait with her.
"Okay." Ah Jian loaded the things onto the tractor and left.
He walked on the main road and did not encounter Lin Ziyan who was rushing over.
The sea breeze howls, and the waves crash against the rocks with endless delight.
Lin Ziyan propped her bicycle up to the side.
"Ayan, it's almost dark now, why are you still coming over?" the chubby girl asked suspiciously.
"Test the water quality." Lin Ziyan took out a disposable cup from her bag and filled it with water.
She then took out a packet of medicine powder and put it into the water.
In a short while, the water turned purplish-red.
Lin Ziyan breathed a sigh of relief; the water was alkaline and turned purplish-red when it came into contact with phenolphthalein.
She looked at the water on the beach and thought, "In two more days I can put the little yellow croakers in there."
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