When Yueyue saw Butler Liu and Yan Ning enter, she quickly stood up, a happy smile on her face, and asked:
"Dad, you're back! And who is this lady?"
Butler Liu's expression was somewhat grave. He hesitated for a moment, then said:
"Yueyue, this is Sister Yan Ning. She's here today to talk to you about attending an international high school."
Yueyue's eyes lit up immediately, and she said excitedly:
"Really? That's great! I'm going to an international high school soon. I've always heard that the courses there are good and the teachers are amazing. I even want to study abroad in the future!"
Looking at Yueyue's hopeful eyes, Yan Ning felt a pang of reluctance, but she knew she had to tell Yueyue the truth.
She smiled and walked to Yueyue's side, gently took her hand, and said:
“Yueyue, I know you’ve always wanted to go to an international high school, and I understand your thoughts.”
"But do you know what? The high school that admitted you isn't a legitimate international high school. It's a school where anyone can get in as long as they pay money. Going there won't help you at all."
"And getting into a real international high school isn't that easy."
"It has high requirements for students' English proficiency and overall quality, and the tuition is also very expensive."
Yueyue's face turned pale instantly. She released Yan Ning's hand, lowered her head, and whispered:
"I know my English isn't very good, but I'll try my best. As for tuition, I can work to earn money, I can..."
Yan Ning interrupted her, her gaze hardening, and said:
"Yueyue, listen to me. I know you're working very hard, but the current situation is that you can't go to an international high school for the time being."
"It's not because you're not good enough, but because you need more time to improve yourself. If you go to an international high school now, you might not be able to keep up with the courses and you'll struggle a lot."
"But if you study hard now and improve your English and overall quality, you will definitely have the opportunity to go to an international high school or even a better school in the future."
Yueyue raised her head, her eyes filled with disappointment and resentment, tears welling up in her eyes, and said:
"But I really want to go to an international high school, I really don't want to give up!"
"I study hard every day, I memorize vocabulary every day, I find a lot of study materials online, I..."
Yan Ning felt sad when she saw Yueyue's aggrieved look, but she knew she couldn't let Yueyue stay immersed in her fantasies forever.
She gently patted Yueyue's shoulder and said:
"Yueyue, I know you work very hard, and I believe you have the ability to go to an international high school, but now, you need to face reality."
“You can set an international high school as a goal and then work hard to achieve it.”
Yueyue's tears finally flowed, and she choked out as she said:
"But I really want to go to an international high school right now! I really don't want to wait!"
"I'm so envious of them being able to wear pretty dresses and walk around school, and having all sorts of fun activities!"
At this moment, Yan Ning finally understood Yueyue's true thoughts.
She envied the students at international high schools who could dress up nicely for school.
Girls her age often envy students who dress well. It's not that they're unwilling to work hard, but rather that they have a little vanity.
She smiled gently and continued to persuade, "Yueyue, do you know that outward glamour is only temporary? What truly makes a person elegant is their inner cultivation and knowledge."
"The students at international high schools dress well because they are confident and know their own worth."
"And this confidence and sense of value comes from hard work and continuous self-improvement."
Yueyue looked at Yan Ning, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes, and whispered:
“They are so beautiful and confident every day, while I am so dark-skinned and short! I hate myself!”
Yan Ning looked at Yueyue and gently encouraged her:
"Yueyue, why aren't you confident? You're so pretty! You have big eyes and a cherry-like mouth, you're so beautiful!"
Yueyue lowered her head shyly and smiled bashfully.
Yan Ning noticed that many of the dresses Yueyue had laid out on the sofa were old, so she continued:
"Let me give you a few dresses. They're all brand new and haven't been worn before. Yueyue is so pretty, they'll look amazing on you."
Upon hearing about the new dress, Yueyue couldn't help but smile innocently. She wiped away her tears and looked at Yan Ning, saying:
"Thank you, Sister Yanning! I will work hard. I will go to a regular high school first, study hard, improve my grades, and strive to have the opportunity to go to an international high school in the future."
Yan Ning looked at Yueyue with a relieved smile on her face and said:
"I believe in you, Yueyue. Remember to tell Sister Yanning this good news when the time comes."
Butler Liu looked at Yueyue, a relieved smile appearing on his face, and said:
"Yes, Yueyue, you can definitely do it. We will all support you."
After persuading Yueyue, Yan Ning and Butler Liu returned to the Su family home together.
Yan Ning pondered for a moment, then said to Steward Liu:
"Uncle Liu, I have to criticize you."
Butler Liu was somewhat surprised. "Oh? Is there something I haven't done well enough at work? I'll fix it right away!"
Yan Ning shook her head and said calmly, "No, it's because you're too focused on work and have neglected Yueyue's mental health."
"Actually, Yueyue doesn't necessarily have to go to an international high school; she just needs some encouragement and affirmation."
"She has a lot of old dresses in her closet. You should compliment her more often and give her some pocket money to buy her things she likes. She'll definitely be very happy."
Uncle Liu nodded seriously and said with emotion, "It was indeed my oversight that I didn't spend enough time with Yueyue. I will definitely pay more attention to her thoughts in the future."
On the other side.
Jiang Lan was sitting on the sofa when she received a call from the principal of the international high school. Her face instantly froze, and she asked loudly:
"What? Butler Liu's daughter gave up on attending an international high school? Didn't you tell him how great international high schools are? Didn't his daughter really want to go before?!"
The principal sighed, somewhat helplessly, "We had everything going well, we were discussing the enrollment process, and he said he would give me the money within a week. But today he suddenly told me he couldn't keep it. I don't know why."
"I'm counting on this million to buy back the little vase I like! Sister Lan, do you think one million is too high? Would eight hundred thousand be better?"
Jiang Lan did not answer. She stood up and walked to the window, where she saw Butler Liu and Yan Ning walking back to the Su family together.
She immediately understood that Su Yanning must have found out that the international high school was founded by her friend and persuaded the housekeeper's daughter to give up attending the international high school.
Jiang Lan hung up the phone, glaring angrily at Yan Ning, wishing she could devour her, and muttered under her breath:
"Su Yanning, you little bitch, you ruined my plans again! Just wait and see how I deal with you!"
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