Chapter 94 Starting a Family
Feng You left Jiangcheng and reportedly took Feng Chun'e with him.
The departure of this mother and daughter was a good thing for Tao Shouxin and his daughter.
Although we don't have much interaction in normal times, we are in the same school, so I always receive some messages from time to time, and it can be a bit uncomfortable when we occasionally meet.
Now that this annoying couple has left, the world has become a lot quieter.
In early May, the list of winners of the Golden House Residential Design Competition was announced on the front page of the Kyoto Construction News, and Tao Nanfeng was on the list.
Silver.
It is a miracle that a college student could participate in the national design competition and win the silver medal!
The loudspeakers at Jiangcheng University of Architecture kept broadcasting the news, and reporters from all over the country also flocked to the place. People came to congratulate and celebrate, and the Tao family courtyard was as lively as New Year's Day.
Tao Nanfeng was very calm.
She had completed this design last year. She went through many hardships to win the school's design competition, which was extremely arduous, so she felt a great sense of accomplishment.
Now, it is not a big deal to just submit the original work and photos once, so the surprise is limited.
Sure enough, the sense of gain is proportional to the effort put in.
Tao Shouxin was very happy, and asked his colleagues in the department to set up two tables of wine in the state-owned restaurant to thank everyone for their support and training of Tao Nanfeng.
Tao Nanfeng did not attend the banquet, and quietly asked his father: "Dad, how did you come up with the idea of treating us?"
Tao Shouxin smiled and replied, "I'll tell you when I come back."
When Tao Shouxin returned home after entertaining the guests, he told Tao Nanfeng with great joy: "It's done, it's done!"
Tao Nanfeng didn't know what his father was referring to, so he asked, "What's done?"
Tao Shouxin smiled, sat on the sofa and said, "Nanfeng, you really have to thank your dad this time. Go, pour me a glass of water."
Tao Nanfeng obediently poured a cup of black tea, handed it to his father, and sat beside him.
Tao Shouxin looked at his daughter's curious face, took a sip of tea, took a breath, and began to tell a story.
Tao Nanfeng obtained the admission ticket for the postgraduate entrance examination of Jiangcheng Jianzhu University with equivalent academic qualifications and will take the national unified examination on May 15. Because it was the first enrollment, many policies were unclear, there was no exam syllabus or exam materials, and the school had a high degree of autonomy.
There are three courses to take exams, one for politics, one for English and one for a professional course. It is both easy and difficult at the same time.
This year, Jiangcheng Jianzhu University is recruiting ten graduate students for its architecture program, but more than 160 applicants have signed up.
Tao Nanfeng was full of confidence, but Tao Shouxin was a little worried, fearing that the girl would not pass the exam this time. He was confident in Tao Nanfeng's professional level, but he was unsure about politics and English. He was afraid that the competition would be too fierce and she would have to take the exam again next year.
Taking advantage of his daughter's winning of the national silver medal in design, Tao Shouxin took the initiative to treat everyone to a meal and discussed with the department leaders to get Tao Nanfeng an exemption from the test.
No test required?
Tao Shouxin's heart finally settled down, and he murmured to himself, "Yes, you don't have to take the exam. After graduating from the junior college class, you can directly enter our school for graduate studies. I will guide you. I am the instructor, and I have the final say on who to recruit as a graduate student."
Tao Nanfeng opened his mouth wide and his eyes widened as he looked at his father, who was known for his toughness and integrity.
My father hated using backdoors and connections the most, but now he was treating me to a meal... For some reason, Tao Nanfeng felt a pang in his heart and burst into tears.
Tao Shouxin was originally extremely happy, but he did not expect to see his daughter crying. He was so scared that he hurriedly stood up from the sofa.
"What's wrong? Isn't this a good thing? Are you unhappy that dad wants a quota? I really didn't use any backdoors. The department leaders knew that you are excellent in your major and wanted to keep you as a talent, so they took the initiative to find the admissions office to get you. You are the only one in our architecture major who won the silver medal in the national competition. You are qualified!"
The more his father explained, the sadder Tao Nanfeng became.
She didn't stand up, but stretched out her arms to hug her father's waist, buried her head in his arms, and sobbed, "Dad, I made you worry."
Tao Nanfeng believes that he is no worse than other students and is ready to enter the examination room to compete fairly with everyone, but his father is reluctant to take any risk.
My father cared too much about the result, so he fought for the exemption from the test for himself.
How can it not be touching?
Tao Shouxin had previously thought that the girl was unhappy that he had used the back door, and he felt a little uneasy. But now that he heard that she had no intention of blaming him, he finally felt relieved.
Patting the girl on the back, Tao Shouxin scolded: "This child is about to get married, and she is still crying. What a joke!"
Tao Nanfeng sat up straight, wiped away his tears, and said with a nasal voice: "Dad, please let me go into the examination room and take a look at the test paper. I have been preparing for such a long time."
Tao Shouxin laughed and waved his hand: "Okay! Then put down your burden and go to the examination room. No matter how you do, your father has already helped you get the qualification for graduate school admission."
May 15, light breeze.
The postgraduate entrance examination of Jiangcheng Jianzhu University is held in Teaching Building No. 1.
This is the earliest teaching building, a two-story brick-concrete building with a sloping roof, wooden frame, wooden floor, red walls and red tiles, looking old and simple.
Tao Nanfeng wore a cherry pink long skirt that Liang Yinzhen had cut and sewn for her. She had a belt made of colorful silk threads tied around her waist. The hems of her skirt were flying, and she looked like an immortal.
Xiang Bei and Tao Shouxin went to the exam together. Standing under the sycamore tree in front of the teaching building, Xiang Bei watched her graceful back as she entered the examination room. They looked at each other with relaxed smiles in their eyes.
Xiangbei said: "If she wants to take the exam, let her take it. After all, she has prepared for half a year."
Tao Shouxin said: "It's okay, just take it as fun."
The first exam was politics.
Tao Nanfeng came out of the test with a big smile on his face: "The questions are quite simple, they are all about current affairs. Dad, those editorials and current affairs comments you found are very good, I used them all."
Tao Shouxin nodded repeatedly: "It's good to keep it simple, it's good to keep it simple, let's go home and eat."
The family of three walked side by side towards the professor building. They were all tall, Xiangbei was majestic, Tao Nanfeng was beautiful, and Tao Shouxin was elegant, attracting a lot of people's attention along the way.
Among them was a look that was cautious and doubtful.
"Tao Nanfeng actually took the postgraduate entrance examination? Isn't she a college student? She must have used the backdoor again!" Zhou Ruowei muttered, but ultimately he didn't have the courage to stand up and accuse her.
Tao Nanfeng once said with dignity that her father was Tao Shouxin, which was one of the reasons for her confidence. Look, people have said it clearly. It's so difficult for her to apply for postgraduate study with the same academic qualifications.
Zhou Ruowei is preparing for his graduation thesis defense. As soon as he graduates in late May, he will go to work in the Housing Construction Office under the Kyoto Construction Ministry. Now that he has a good job, he doesn't want to pursue graduate studies.
This chance encounter gave him one more thing to complain about in his correspondence with Feng You. They both cursed Tao Nanfeng for not being able to pass the postgraduate entrance examination and for bringing shame upon himself in the future.
Xiangbei looked at Tao Nanfeng distressedly: "Are you tired from the exam? Studying takes a lot of brainpower. I'll stew chicken with wild Gastrodia elata to nourish you."
Tao Nanfeng smiled and moved closer to him: "It's okay, not tired."
Ever since Xiangbei heard that Tao Shouxin agreed to their marriage and allowed him to get the marriage certificate in July, he felt like he was walking on cotton and was bubbling with happiness.
After so many years of love, we are finally expected to get married. How can we not be happy?
Liang Yinzhen was even more excited as she prepared various gifts at home, inquired about the marriage proposal process in Jiangcheng, packed up the gold jewelry she had saved up many years ago, and waited for her son to get married and start a family.
Xiangbei knew that Tao Nanfeng would continue to study in Jiangcheng, and had been thinking about settling down near the school these days. He is now the farm manager, and he also runs a tobacco factory and a tea oil factory, so he has a bulging wallet.
Once you have money, you naturally want to buy a house.
The farm is building dormitory buildings and expert buildings. Once Xiangbei and Tao Nanfeng get married, they will naturally be allocated a house. But I have to build another home in Jiangcheng.
You can't live in your father-in-law's house every day, right? Tao Shouxin didn't mind, but Xiangbei felt uncomfortable.
Xiangbei took leave and stayed in Jiangcheng during this period, one to take care of Tao Nanfeng's life while she was preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination, and the other to buy a house in Jiangcheng.
When Tao Nanfeng got closer, he smelled a sweet fragrance in his nose, his heart was moved, and his eyes became a little blurry when he looked at her.
Tao Shouxin coughed beside him, reminding Xiangbei in time.
Xiangbei quickened his pace and walked forward, saying, "I've prepared the dishes. You can eat them right after you get home after a rest. Take a nap after dinner because you have an English test in the afternoon."
His words were full of pride and he seemed to think it was a great thing that his fiancée could speak English and pass the English test, which made Tao Nanfeng and Tao Shouxin laugh together.
"Yes, yes, I have an exam this afternoon. I have to go home and memorize some words. I must get a good grade and not embarrass Teacher Tao."
Hearing his daughter's confident and relaxed attitude joking, Tao Shouxin finally felt relieved and nodded, "Since you are going to take the exam, you have to take it seriously and don't let up."
There was one more person, Xiangbei, in the room. He was busy in the kitchen. Listening to the clanging sounds, the house became more homely.
After taking the professional courses the next morning, the postgraduate examination officially ended.
Xiangbei tied an apron on and brought out three dishes and a soup and placed them on the table. When everyone had almost finished eating, he started to talk about the business.
"Uncle Tao, Nanfeng, I want to buy a house in Jiangcheng."
Buy a house? Tao Shouxin was stunned for a moment.
He pulled his face and said in a somewhat stiff tone: "It's good for you two to live here after you get married. Isn't three bedrooms and two living rooms enough for you? Why do you have to go out and buy a house!"
Tao Nanfeng was also a little surprised: "Why do we have to go out and buy a house? Isn't it nice for us to just live at home and accompany my dad?"
For Tao Nanfeng, after marriage, Xiangbei is her husband and Tao Shouxin is her father, they are both her relatives, so what's the big deal about living together? What's more, this house is where I grew up. It is friendly and comfortable. It is so nice to live in it.
When I go to graduate school in the future, my father will be my mentor. When I write papers, look up literature, and do designs, there will be a lot of time to discuss things with each other, so it will be very convenient to live together.
Xiangbei knew this would be the result, so he smiled bitterly and said, "Nanfeng, if I still live in your house after marriage, wouldn't that make me a son-in-law?"
Tao Nanfeng didn't think of this, and she subconsciously looked at her father.
Tao Shouxin also frowned, obviously feeling a little embarrassed. He is also a man, so of course he can understand what Xiangbei is thinking. Xiangbei is also a capable man, but he still lives in the woman's house after marriage, which is a bit embarrassing.
Xiangbei knew that Tao Nanfeng was reluctant to leave his father, but after marriage, husband and wife became one, and he, as a husband, had to take on the responsibility of supporting the family.
Xiangbei said sincerely, "Nanfeng, you are studying for a master's degree here for three years. I will come to Jiangcheng to accompany you after I have arranged the farm affairs. We can find a house nearby as our wedding house. It is close so that we can come back and live here anytime. Is that okay?"
Tao Nanfeng was still a little hesitant.
Tao Shouxin made a quick decision: "I agree! You have nothing to do after your exams, so follow Xiangbei and ask around to see if there is a suitable house."
Without waiting for Tao Nanfeng to speak, Tao Shouxin stood up and took out a green passbook from the study.
"This is the money I've saved over the years. It's not much, just over 2,600 yuan. You can use it to buy a house. How can you start a family without a house?"
Tao Nanfeng didn't expect that his father had so much money and took it out in one go. He didn't know what to feel. It took her a long time to suppress her tears and she said with a smile, "Dad, you are really rich."
Tao Shouxin laughed out loud: "Your dad has been teaching for so many years and also does design part-time, so this little money is nothing."
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