Chapter 290 is both a threat and a warning.
Everyone was happy for Shen Xuewei for achieving the desired score.
Grandpa Chen flipped through the calendar, saying, "Let's find a good day to celebrate Weiwei getting into university. Let me see which day is better... this one's too close, this one's not good..."
Grandma Xi lightly slapped him, "You old man, why are you in such a hurry? The admission scores haven't been released yet. Let's discuss which school to go to in a couple of days and think it over carefully."
Chen Fanglan also excitedly said, "Yes, Mom is right. We should also choose a major carefully so that everyone can have a say."
The lively atmosphere suddenly froze as a loud crash came from the doorway.
The people in the living room all looked towards the door at the same time and saw Chen Fangqiu looking over with a gloomy expression.
Chen Fangli suppressed her smile and subtly blocked most of Shen Xuewei's path.
After Chen Fangqiu returned to the room, she pulled Shen Xuewei up.
"Mom and Dad, Weiwei and I are going back now. We still have things to do at home."
The elderly couple were reluctant to part, saying, "Is there anything else you need to do? Otherwise, you can stay at home for a couple more days."
Chen Fangli shook her head, "No, I'll bring Weiwei back in a couple of days."
Shen Xuewei followed behind her, and under the watchful eyes of everyone, she got on the back of the bicycle and left Xiaoli Village.
Back in Fuxing Village, Chen Fangli didn't really have anything to do. She just didn't want Shen Xuewei and Chen Fangqiu to be under the same roof.
Chu Fu had finished all the housework and strolled around the village with Chu Dexi for a while before visiting other people's homes.
After receiving Chen Fangli's call, he quickly returned with Chu Dexi.
"You're back so soon! Have the scores come out yet?"
When asked about this, Chen Fangli said with pride and joy, "I got out, 625 points, there are many universities to choose from."
Chu Fuchao gave Shen Xuewei a thumbs up, "Wow, impressive, looks like our family is going to produce a college student."
Shen Xuewei tried hard to suppress the upward curve of her lips, "Oh, it's nothing, just so-so."
Chu Dexi didn't know what going to university meant, but he knew that his family was very happy, so he took the opportunity to make his request.
"Mom and Dad, my sister is amazing! Can I have two more candies today?"
On happy days, Chen Fangli didn't restrict him.
"Okay, you can have five candies today."
Since I ate it today anyway, I'll deduct it from my future allowance.
Chu Dexi had no idea that things would be cut back later. When he heard that he could have five more candies, he hugged Chen Fangli's leg and called her "Mom" affectionately, one candy at a time.
After sticking to Chen Fangli, they're now sticking to Chen Xuewei.
Shen Xuewei was in a good mood today and was very willing to take him along. He said he would go wherever he wanted and accompany him to whichever house he wanted to visit.
Once the admission scores for various universities were released, Chen's maternal grandfather immediately called, urging Chen Fangli to bring Shen Xuewei back to Xiaoli Village as soon as possible.
As soon as they stepped into the house, Grandpa Chen urged the two to sit down and handed Shen Xuewei a notebook.
"Weiwei, Grandpa has made a decision for you. How about this university and major? Back then, your eldest uncle wanted to go to this school..."
Upon hearing this, everyone except Chen Fangqiu, who sat on the other side indifferently, and Grandma Xi, who was overjoyed, frowned slightly.
“Dad, although this school is the best in our province, with Weiwei’s scores, she can go to a better school.”
"With such high scores, it would be a waste for her to go to this school. Apart from those three or four schools, she can practically choose any of the others."
"Yeah, we worked so hard to get such high scores, and we clearly have so many more options. Going to a school like this would be a waste of time, wouldn't it? I think going to this school in Beijing would be a good alternative..."
Grandpa Chen insisted on his opinion, "No, we have to go to the one I chose. This will fulfill Aran's dream. He will be happy if he knows this in the afterlife."
Chen Fangli dislikes her grandfather's stubbornness, just as she did back then.
She tapped on the table, drawing everyone's attention.
“This is a major life event for Weiwei. What’s the point of you all talking about it? It’s not like you’re the ones going to study there. Why don’t you listen to what Weiwei has to say and see which university she wants to go to?”
Everyone's eyes turned to Shen Xuewei at the same time.
"Weiwei, tell me, which university do you want to attend?"
Shen Xuewei, who hadn't spoken until now, raised her head and said calmly, "Shenbei University in Shanghai, Chinese Language and Literature major."
Not only did they mention the school, but they also mentioned their intended major, which is enough to prove that they had already decided on it.
From the very beginning, she was determined to attend universities in only four cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen.
After the scores were released, I quickly decided on my preferred school.
Grandpa Chen frowned. "Shanghai is too far away. I'm really worried about you going to such a far place at such a young age. You should go to a school within the province."
Shen Xuewei paused, her hand on her knees faltering slightly, her eyelids trembling, but she still said:
"Grandpa, I've made up my mind. I'll go to Shenbei University. Let me choose for myself."
Looking at Shen Xuewei's unusually determined expression, Grandpa Chen softened his tone and started talking to her about the past.
"Weiwei, do you remember what you promised Grandpa? You promised Grandpa you would listen to him..."
Shen Xuewei knew what he was going to say, but she was no longer the little child she used to be.
She gazed intently at the frail old man before her. "Grandpa, I promised back then that I would study hard and get into university. But I never promised to go to the school that my uncle wanted to attend."
What business is it of hers if other people's dreams are not hers?
She has her own goals, and her grades are the result of hard work. Why should she sacrifice her own interests and force herself to go to a school she has never considered in order to fulfill someone else's dream?
My mind keeps replaying those three years of high school.
The classroom at 6:30 in the morning, the dormitory after 10:30 at night, sleepy eyes that had to be forced open, hands red from the cold in winter but still holding the pen, notebooks covered with notes, and endless test papers...
All of this was for her own sake, not for anyone else.
Grandpa Chen seemed to have never known Shen Xuewei before, and was shocked to discover that beneath her well-behaved appearance lay an undeniable sharpness.
He stared blankly at Shen Xuewei, his mouth open but no sound coming out.
Grandma Xi tugged at his sleeve, "Old man, why don't we just forget about it and let Weiwei decide for herself?"
The child is about to get into university and is destined for a bright future, so why make things so tense with them?
At her prompting, Grandpa Chen came to his senses.
He took a deep breath. "Weiwei, Shanghai is really too far away, more than a thousand kilometers. Grandpa hopes you can think this through..."
Shen Xuewei had thought it through very clearly, so she resolutely chose Shenbei University.
The two disagreed and reached a stalemate.
Chen Fangyang and Chen Fanglan exchanged a glance, marveling at each other.
Hey, the old man has met his match. Vivi is really hiding her true strength, daring to confront the old man directly without showing the slightest fear.
The situation remained deadlocked until Grandpa Chen finally uttered a harsh remark.
"If you're determined to choose Shenbei University, then don't ever come back to this house!"
It is both a threat and a warning.
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