Two voices rang out at the same time, and Ling Xiao's face fell.
"You want to take back what you've already given away?"
Xiaoying said matter-of-factly, "I gave you the gift because I thought you were nice to me. Now that I've discovered your true colors, the premise of giving the gift no longer exists. Why can't I take it back?"
"You're awake. Stop babbling. I don't want those things anymore since you've used them. Just give me the cash back, let's say sixty yuan!"
"Get out of here right now, or I'll spread the word at a few schools around here, and you might not be able to scam any more girls who give you money for food and drinks."
Ling Xiao looked at the face in front of him, which he had once liked, but now he felt hatred towards it.
"You dare!"
"What's there to be afraid of? If you don't believe me, I'll shout it right now, everyone come and see, this guy is lying... Waaah!"
With her mouth covered, Xiaoying could only glare fiercely at the man in front of her, "Let go, wuwuwu."
"I'll release it if you don't call me."
Xiaoying could only nod first. The place they had arranged to meet was rather remote, and who knew what this morally corrupt person in front of her might do.
As soon as the person let go, she immediately took a few steps back and assumed a defensive stance.
"Give me back the money."
Even if she doesn't call him that, she still gave the money to this kind of man, and she gets so angry that she wakes up in the middle of the night.
"Are you sure you want to do this? That whole thing was a misunderstanding. They've hurt me so badly, isn't it normal that I don't want to talk about it?"
That's sixty yuan. With his newly received salary, he only had a little over sixty yuan left. If he gave it away, how would he eat and drink this month?
"Stop talking nonsense, pay me back right now and I'll leave immediately."
The two faced off for more than ten minutes. After weighing the pros and cons, Ling Xiao finally gave in.
When he returned to school, he was not only exhausted, but also had empty pockets.
To make matters worse, he ran into Zhao Shanshan and her boyfriend, who were just finishing their date, as soon as he arrived at the school gate. Just by looking at how reluctant they were to part, it was clear that his plan had failed.
"You bitch!"
He was unaware that all his misfortunes today were thanks to these two people in front of him; otherwise, he would have been driven mad with anger.
"Be careful when I'm not around, or they might do something desperate."
Xu Wen now truly understands what it means to be trapped in a world of pleasure and ruin; that's exactly how he feels right now.
In the past, he would usually just show up at home for a meal and then go back, but these two times he stayed until the very last minute before returning to the team.
"I know, don't worry! You've already taught me a couple of tricks."
Seeing Xu Wen looking at her with reluctance, even the usually carefree Zhao Shanshan felt a little shy.
"Stop looking! Let's hurry up and go, or we'll be late."
She then turned and went into the school, but her rosy, pretty face betrayed her true feelings.
"Have you heard that our department has exchange student spots to the United States this year?"
"I heard about it, but we have no chance. The teacher said it's based on grades and usual performance, so I'd have to wait until my next life to be chosen. If I had known there was such an opportunity, I would have stayed up all night to study hard."
"Alright, with a monster like Gu around, we can't possibly win even if we fight to the death."
Gu An'an, who was mentioned, was also in the teacher's office at that moment.
"Gu, what do you think? You don't actually want to go, do you?"
Gu An'an really didn't want to go. Putting everything else aside, she had children and elderly relatives at home, and she didn't have the same longing for America as others. In fact, after reading so many reports in her previous life, she didn't have a very good impression of it.
"Teacher Wu, I really don't want to go."
Ms. Wu was surprised that she would say that; it was quite unexpected.
"Gu, this is a rare opportunity. I hope you will consider it carefully. The reason why the school sends outstanding students like you is to teach you to learn from the West and use your skills to overcome it. If the country wants to develop, it needs the efforts of people from all walks of life. You young people are the main force in this process."
"I know you're worried about your family, but this exchange program is only for a year. You'll get to broaden your horizons and won't be separated from your family for too long. I hope you'll think it over carefully."
Gu An'an knew that the other person meant well. "Teacher Wu, I'll go back and talk to my family about it."
Actually, Ms. Wu is right about something: even if she doesn't like it, she has to acknowledge the other person's current success.
She came from the future and had heard and seen a lot, that's true, but some things can only be truly appreciated through personal experience.
"Okay, go home and discuss it before you get back to me."
After Gu An'an returned home and told her about it, Xiao's parents were the first to agree.
"Don't worry about us. With the two of us here, we'll definitely take good care of the child for you for a year."
"Yes, An'an, don't worry, Dandan will be here soon. He'll help take care of his younger siblings on weekdays."
"Yes, Dahai and his wife will be coming too. There will be many people in the family who can lend a hand, so there's no need to worry at all."
“An’an, we agree with whatever you do. Just tell Aheng when you make a decision. Also, please be careful when you’re out and about. Everything else is minor.”
Fortunately, Xiao Yuheng wasn't home, otherwise he would have been heartbroken to death hearing his mother's words.
Goodness, the whole family had already discussed it and only needed to inform him at the end. He really has no status.
"Hey, honey, is that you?"
"Yes, I have something to tell you. The school has a spot for an exchange student to the United States, which is valid for one year. I wanted to ask what you think about it."
Gu An'an was kind enough to discuss it with him instead of informing him.
Hearing that his wife was going to leave him for a year, Xiao Yuheng was definitely reluctant to part with her.
But he understood one thing: his wife's excellence meant she was destined to go out into the world, and all he had to do was respect all her decisions.
"I have no objection as long as it's good for you. Let me know in advance once the time is set, and I'll take you there."
Hearing the reluctance in the man's voice, Gu An'an suddenly missed him too. "Okay, I'll come see you in a couple of days."
After Xiao Yuheng was transferred to Beijing, Gu An'an never visited him, mainly because she was busy. Xiao Yuheng would come back whenever he had time, which made her overlook the issue.
"Are you really coming?"
Xiao Yuheng's voice was full of excitement. Although his comrades already knew how outstanding his wife was from him or Lao Xu, it was much more satisfying to show her off in person than to boast about her himself.
Hearing the excitement in his voice, Gu An'an felt as if she had mistreated Xiao Yuheng over the past few years.
“Yes, I’ll go this week. I’ll bring the kids with me.”
"Okay, I'll tidy up my dorm when I get back tonight and wait for you guys to come over."
The next day, when Gu An'an returned home, she told Teacher Wu about becoming an exchange student and then prepared various things for Xiao Yuheng.
The two little ones were very excited to see their father. They got up early, changed into their favorite clothes, and waited patiently for Gu An'an to dress them up.
"Mom, you're already beautiful enough. If you put on makeup, I'm afraid Dad won't dare let you go out."
"The phrase 'beauty that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky, beauty that could shame the moon and flowers' perfectly describes you, Mom. How lucky I am to have chosen a mother who is as beautiful as an angel."
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