Chapter 20 An old man and a young man
Lin Ruoyan inquired around and found out that the quaint courtyard where the kindergarten was located and the walls full of books were all donated. The house had an antique charm, and the books included vertical traditional Chinese characters and various original foreign language reading materials. However, they were not suitable for young children, so they were used as decorative walls to enhance the cultural atmosphere and showcase the kindergarten's long cultural and historical heritage.
"There are so many books, I think." Lin Mengxi was full of anticipation.
"Okay. But if you finish reading the book, will you still come?"
Lin Mengxi tilted her head and thought for a moment before answering, "No."
Lin Ruoyan really hopes that the collection of books here will last until her son reaches the legal age to start primary school.
Lin Ruoyan ignored the other kindergartens on the list and immediately discussed the various admission procedures with the kindergarten's director. For example, since she already had a hukou (household registration) in a siheyuan (quadrangle courtyard) in X City District, registering was easy. But what about the permit? Her brother had connections who could help her get one, but it would definitely cost money. While the official monthly tuition at public kindergartens was very low, a transfer like this required a so-called sponsorship fee of 50,000 to 100,000 yuan.
As long as it was about paying, Lin Ruoyan handled it without hesitation. Unfortunately, after all was said and done, she could only spend 200,000 yuan. On average, she spent over 3 million yuan a day!
They booked a kindergarten earlier than planned, so Lin Ruoyan took her son home for lunch. Her son was a little carsick, so he took a nap after lunch.
Lin Ruoyan thought that she would have to receive Uncle Yu in the evening, so she quickly took a nap to recharge her energy.
Wang Kui handled the company registration, the renovation of the courtyard and office was entrusted to a professional design team, and even the company's structure was completed by Assistant Qin. She didn't have to worry about anything. After lunch, she lay in her bed and couldn't think of anything else she needed to do immediately, so she went to sleep. When she woke up again, the sun had already set.
The life of a rich daughter who eats, sleeps, wakes up and then rushes to have dinner is so happy.
According to the book, the Lin family's uncle, Yu Youyu, was a prominent figure in Beijing's political arena. He later retired to a low-key retirement in his hometown, though he would visit relatives and friends in Beijing annually. Many of Yu's descendants have since established themselves in Beijing and surrounding areas.
Lin Ruxu was good at playing Go when he was young, and Yu Youyu also had this hobby. In addition to being old friends, the two also had a close friendship as Go friends.
So much so that every year when Yu Youyu visited Beijing, he would always arrange to meet up with Lin Ruxu to play a few games of Go. In the past, Lin Ruxu would have come to pick him up personally if he had the time, but this time, he was out of the country on business and it would be difficult for him to get back immediately, so he asked his sister to pick him up.
Originally, Lin Ruxu wanted Li Yiqi to go, after all, Uncle Yu knew his sister. Unfortunately, Li Yiqi didn't like Go, so she could only receive him as a courtesy. She specifically said that being forced to teach Go by Uncle Yu was a traumatic experience, so she would rather avoid meeting him if possible.
Lin Ruoyan wasn't afraid of this. It was just a game of chess. When Yu Youyu realized she wasn't cut out for it and was a blockhead who couldn't be taught, he would stop being enthusiastic. She was still very confident about this.
Unexpectedly, just before leaving, my son suddenly appeared. He blinked his big eyes and asked cautiously, "Mom, are you going to see Grandpa Fish?"
Lin Ruoyan asked curiously: "Yes, how did you know?"
"My uncle said Grandpa Yu is great at chess." Lin Mengxi's eyes were full of hope.
Lin Ruoyan remembered that the original book briefly mentioned that Lin Mengxi didn't say a word for the first few days after returning home. Lin Ruxu tried many ways to communicate with him, not only asking him to read books, but also teaching him to play Go. Later, her son still didn't talk much, but the enlightenment of playing Go was completed.
Perhaps Lin Ruxu had introduced Yu Youyu to him during their Go games? It's said that Yu Youyu had already reached a professional 7th dan or higher. However, Lin Ruxu, after achieving amateur 5th dan at around age ten, ultimately gave up further advancement due to busy studies. However, after years of sparring with Yu Youyu, Lin Ruxu's actual level must have surpassed amateur 5th dan.
Anyway, they were all really good. Since her son wanted to go see Grandpa Yu, who was so good at Go, then of course she had to satisfy him. If Yu Youyu got the urge to teach someone how to play Go, she could let her son take over.
It was such a happy decision.
So she dressed her son up nicely and took him to the hotel where Yu Youyu was staying. Lin Ruxu had already arranged the hotel room and the private room for dinner, so she didn't have to worry about it at all.
The family had a special car to pick them up, and they arrived at the five-star hotel just in time, a few minutes earlier than scheduled. Lin Ruoyan was meeting an elder today, so she dressed neatly and simply, wearing flat shoes for comfortable walking. After she and her son took their seats in the private room, Yu Youyu and his wife Zhou Wei also came down from the upstairs guest room and entered the room on time.
Lin Ruxu had given Yu Youyu a heads-up, explaining that her sister had just returned to Beijing from the south and was planning to start a real estate company, and she'd asked Uncle Yu for guidance. She also mentioned that her sister had a son, but was still single, and subtly asked if there were any promising young men she could introduce to her.
Yu Youyu was a shrewd figure in the political world. After Lin Ruxu's explanation, he had formed a preliminary assessment of the Lin family's true daughter. Before returning home, the child had grown up in the south, her studies delayed, but she was ambitious and knew how to start a company, rather than relying solely on her brother's care. This laid the groundwork for a favorable impression.
When we actually met, the good impression was confirmed.
After all, Lin Ruoyan was a lowly worker in the real world. Her company leaders showed special respect to those high-ranking politicians, whether they were in office or not. She also subtly showed respect, not only because she was a younger relative of a family friend, but also because of a habit she had brought from the real world.
He observed the leader's words and expressions, asked about his well-being, hung his clothes and pulled out a chair for him, politely asked about the tea and dish selection, in short, every detail was perfect.
This not only impressed Yu Youyu, but also surprised Zhou Wei. After all, some in the wives' circle had been talking about this country girl, Lin Ruoyan. She had assumed that this girl had never seen the world and was not well educated, and had no idea how to handle such a situation. She was thinking about how to protect her and prevent the old man from picking on her.
As it turned out, Lin Ruoyan's judgment was even better than Lin Ruxu's. Lin Ruxu had been spoiled by Yu Youyu since he was a child, never saying a harsh word. As he grew up, he became mature and steady in front of outsiders, but he could still occasionally act impulsive and willful around his elders. For example, if someone introduced him to a girlfriend, he would immediately decline, looking unhappy.
But Lin Ruoyan, like the assistants of those big companies before, was too polite and respectful, which made Zhou Wei suspicious. Could this kid have worked in restaurant reception? Didn't they say she worked on the assembly line in a factory?
Besides Lin Ruoyan, there was also the little Lin Mengxi, who looked about 70% similar to Lin Ruxu as a child. It was true that nephews resembled their uncles. Although the child was a bit quiet, he was unusually well-behaved after the polite greetings, and didn't seem autistic at all. The light in his eyes was very bright.
Yu Youyu naturally also liked this kid like Lin Ruxu, and mentioned Go within three sentences.
Lin Mengxi seemed to be looking forward to this.
Lin Ruoyan then discovered that her son suddenly started talking more, more than ever before. The key point was that with just a few words, the old man and the young man started playing blind chess with a table full of delicious food.
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