"Thank you so much. The school held a meeting yesterday and agreed to keep your student status.
"Well, the principal hasn't contacted me yet. It would be best if I could keep it. I was thinking that if that didn't work out, I would just finish studying all the major courses for the four years of university and then take the senior year exams directly."
"It's unlikely. There are too many subjects. Do you have another six months to finish?"
"Give it a try. Anyway, I bring my textbooks from freshman to senior year with me when I go abroad. I'll study them in my spare time and then come back to take the exams at school."
"Wouldn't that be too strenuous? Do you even have the time?"
"You can always find the time. Is there anything else, Senior Shan?"
"No, I just wanted to chat with you."
"I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Zhang Hongmei said goodbye to Shan Mianzhi and went to the principal's office.
"Hehe, I knew you'd come. Don't worry. Everything's been approved in the meeting. All the students going abroad this time will have their student status retained."
"Thank you, Principal. Could you please help me find all the textbooks for these four years?"
"Why?"
"Study it at home at your own pace, and take it with you when you go abroad. You can take the exam directly when you come back."
"Okay, come and get it after school." This is the truly proper attitude towards learning.
"I'm too pressed for time today, I'll come pick it up on Monday."
"Alright, come over on Monday. Also, regarding the shares, after a meeting, we've decided to give you ten percent."
"Hehe, thank you, Principal."
Zhang Hongmei didn't have high hopes for this 10% share; she would be happy to have it at all.
When the school bell rang in the afternoon, Zhang Hongmei hurriedly went home; the main event was in the evening.
Aunt Li had already prepared the bathwater, and Wang Xinyi had added some essential oils; it smelled of fresh grass and was particularly comforting.
"Aunt Wang, how should we be cautious?"
"That's not the point. The point is that girls should be refined."
"I understand. I can't even learn one percent of Aunt Wang's skills. Amazing?!"
"Hehe, your skill is more practical than mine. You soak for a while, the soup I made for you is almost ready, I'll go get it."
When Zhang Hongmei came out, Gu Chuanming was already in the living room.
"Grandpa, you have so many military medals!"
"Hehe, it will all be yours in the future." Gu Chuanming looked at Zhang Hongmei with affection. Who doesn't like being praised?
"Giving it to me doesn't mean I did anything, does it? Grandpa, I'm feeling a little nervous dressed so formally."
"Don't worry, it's okay. I'm just here to support you."
"Hehe, saying that makes me even more nervous."
Wang Xinyi came in carrying a tray. She gave each of the father and son a bowl of soup.
When Zhang Hongmei got into the car, she saw Chengzi driving, while Wang Ying was sitting in the passenger seat. Did they even need bodyguards?
Zhang Hongmei wasn't dressed up in anything special today, just her usual attire. Wang Xinyi and Gu Chuanming didn't object, so it seems this is the right way to dress.
In his previous life, he had never even met the mayor. This time, he had the opportunity to meet the highest leader, and he was both nervous and excited.
"Hongmei. I thought it was just a regular dinner party, but there are probably a lot of people attending this time."
"Hehe, it's okay. I'm nervous, but not scared. It's alright, I'll just treat them like radishes and cabbages," Zhang Hongmei comforted Gu Chuanming.
"Hehe. Yes, they're not even radishes or cabbages, they're just a bunch of gourds."
"Hehe, Grandpa, your description is more accurate."
The car drove for about twenty minutes before entering the compound. Zhang Hongmei knew this place; Zhang Shouyi lived here. But they stopped at a gate. This was a courtyard within a courtyard, and the security here was even tighter than at the main gate.
Everyone in the car in front got off for inspection, with men and women separated.
"Grandpa, I won't come next time. Do you want to search me again? I'm not going in. I'll go to Brother Zhang's house and wait for you there."
Zhang Hongmei couldn't stand this in her past life; she felt it was a serious violation of her rights.
"Don't worry, no one will dare to search you."
"Grandpa, I hate it here."
Gu Chuanming thought to himself that the fickle woman didn't want to stay comfortable any longer.
Just then, another car stopped behind them. Zhang Shouyi got out of his car, and Xiao Li immediately opened the door to Gu Chuanming's car, and Zhang Shouyi got in as well.
"Hehe, this girl is throwing a tantrum. She doesn't want to go."
Zhang Shouyi put his arm around Zhang Hongmei's shoulder and said, "It's alright, we're here."
Zhang Hongmei shook her shoulders, and Zhang Shouyi was extremely reluctant to let go.
"If something like this happens again, I won't come. It makes me feel disgusted."
Both men, one old and one young, laughed, but neither of them said anything.
When it was Gu Chuanming's turn, only Chengzi got out of the car. He said a few words, but they wouldn't let him pass.
A guard leader jogged over and said, "Sir, I'm so sorry, but we received orders to conduct an inspection."
At this moment, two women also came over and stood beside the car, looking determined not to give up.
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Shouyi both turned their gazes to the guard. The guard himself felt a chill run down his spine. What kind of job was this? He was doomed.
"Get out of the car." Gu Chuanming was the first to open the car door and get out.
The two women beside the car trembled in fright.
Zhang Hongmei also got out of the car and stood next to Gu Chuanming. Wang Ying got out of the car and stood next to Zhang Hongmei, her face expressionless.
Chengzi jogged over. He got into the car after receiving a signal.
Gu Chuanming patted Zhang Hongmei's hand, which was linked with his, and said, "Let's go inside today."
"Um."
But as soon as they took a step, two women blocked their way. Before they could even speak, Zhang Shouyi, who had just gotten out of the car, said, "Xiao Li, you should know what it means to take care of those two."
Without answering, Xiao Li went straight over and kicked one of the female soldiers in the knee. Zhang Hongmei heard the sound of bones breaking. A scream rang out, and the woman collapsed to the ground, while the other trembled with fear. Xiao Li glanced at her and did the same thing again.
Two screams drew everyone's attention, but no one dared to speak. Even the guard who had just passed by had forgotten to breathe as Zhang Shouyi walked past him.
Zhang Shouyi approached the two men and casually instructed Xiao Li, "Go easy on them."
Xiao Li lowered his head in shame, instinctively restraining himself from hitting a woman.
There was absolutely no sound outside the door. You could hear your own breathing.
Zhang Shouyi rubbed Zhang Hongmei's head, only to be met with a glare from her before he let go and laughed, "It's alright, let's go in."
Gu Chuanming patted Zhang Hongmei's hand, and the three of them slowly walked inside.
The guards in front dared not approach; they hadn't received orders from their superiors, but had been informed by their subordinates. This situation was truly inexplicable; they hadn't been checked before when people came here.
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