Chapter 22
Han Meng said helplessly, "Tomorrow at noon? He really picked a bad time. I have to go to school to register tomorrow."
She wasn't aware of this news before; she only heard it from Tang Ying in the car earlier.
Tang Ying said that you seem more sensible than before, so why don't you go to school more often this semester? You can learn something, which would be good.
Han Meng then remembered.
The original owner was a student at Honglin University. Although she hardly ever attended classes in the original book, now that she has transmigrated, she should still take the classes she is supposed to.
After all... I paid a lot of money to get in.
Yu Zhi suddenly realized, "Oh, right, school starts soon. Miss, have you finished your summer homework?"
Summer homework?
Han Meng was stunned.
"Did universities in the Republic of China era still have summer homework?"
Even in the 21st century, many universities do not assign summer homework.
Yu Zhi's voice trailed off: "Did you forget to write it...?"
"Don't panic, it's just homework, it's not a big deal," Han Meng reassured herself, and then immediately went upstairs to the study.
"By the way, could you please tell Lu Jinxian that I can't go tomorrow because I have class? But if he's willing to be my guinea pig in my journey of learning traditional Chinese medicine, I'd still be very happy to have him."
We arrived at the study on the second floor.
She looked around and found her old class schedule, last semester's textbooks, and blank workbooks, but she didn't know what the summer homework was.
After searching for a long time, Han Meng was so tired that she squatted down next to the bookshelf and sighed, "Forget it, even if I find it, I won't know how to make it."
The original owner of this body studied business. Even though she was a top student, she had never been exposed to business studies before. It would be a miracle if she could finish her summer homework in one day, not to mention that she didn't even know what summer homework was.
Of course, not doing summer homework usually has consequences, even for heiresses from wealthy families.
First day of reporting for the new semester.
As if the teacher could guess what was going on, the first person the teacher called on Han Meng was to ask, "Where's your homework? Did you not do it?"
Perhaps the original owner's image as a spoiled rich girl was too deeply ingrained in people's minds?
Han Meng truthfully replied, "Teacher, I don't know what the homework is."
teacher:"……"
"That's true. Since you didn't attend many classes last semester, it's normal that you don't know what the summer homework is. Now that you're here today, why don't you run 50 laps around the teaching building?"
The teacher's tone was somewhat sarcastic, and the students around her looked at her strangely, as if they were surprised that she had come to report for duty.
However, Han Meng didn't feel ashamed. After all, it wasn't her fault. On the contrary, it was the first time she had been treated like a poor student, and she found it quite novel.
The teacher said it was a punishment run, but the teacher and other students still had to attend classes, so it was impossible for them to supervise her all the time. She only needed to walk around the teaching building. It was just a pity that she wasted most of the class.
"Hey student, it's class time now, why aren't you in class?" A man in a suit and glasses came into the campus and saw a female student taking a walk outside, so he asked her.
Han Meng stopped and looked the other person up and down: "Who are you?"
The bespectacled man frankly stated, "I am Xu Shuyi, the vice president of Honglin University."
Han Meng was slightly taken aback; the name Xu Shuyi sounded somewhat familiar.
This person is an important supporting character in the original book. Although he doesn't like the female lead Chen Miaoyin, he is an idol in the hearts of many literary girls, including Chen Miaoyin.
He was a renowned writer at a young age, and after achieving fame, he co-founded Honglin University with others in this place, making him a rare success story in this era.
It's no wonder that such a person has many admirers.
"What's wrong, classmate? Why aren't you in class?"
Han Meng carefully said, "I didn't do my summer homework, so the teacher punished me by making me run laps. I had to run 50 laps before I could go back to class."
Xu Shuyi frowned slightly: "Which class?"
Han Meng hesitated for a moment, then didn't say anything.
Because she couldn't tell whether the vice principal was angry because the teacher was physically punishing the students, or because the students weren't doing their summer homework.
To be on the safe side, it's best to say nothing.
"Principal, I'm a little thirsty. May I ask for a glass of water in your office?"
"Sure, I'm going to my office anyway, come with me."
...
Hong Lin University may not be the best school in the area, but in terms of infrastructure, it is far superior to other universities in China at the same time. The campus environment is quite spacious, and there are many pebbles paving the flower-lined paths.
When Han Meng arrived at the vice principal's office, the first thing she saw was the cups and tea in the cabinet.
Judging from the packaging, it's Han's tea; there are many packets, all of them Longjing tea.
"Go get two cups, and also take out the packet of tea inside," Xu Shuyi said.
As Han Meng took out these items, she asked him, "Principal, do you enjoy drinking tea?"
Xu Shuyi laughed: "Among all sorts of people, would anyone not like drinking tea?"
"Liking and really liking are different. Most people who like tea don't really care about the type of tea, but you seem to only like this one kind?"
Before the other party could give any instructions, Han Meng had already rinsed all the teaware with hot water, then put an appropriate amount of tea leaves into the bowl, removed the foam, and poured in hot water...
A fairly professional tea ceremony was used.
However, since she only learned tea casually at the Han family's house and didn't brew tea herself much, her technique was still a bit rusty.
Xu Shuyi was quite surprised: "You're so young, yet you know this?"
"My family sells tea, and I've known a little about it since I was a child." At this moment, Han Meng had the idea of helping her family sell tea.
Moreover, this is not just a simple tea sale. The other party is a social celebrity. If he is willing to buy the Han family's new tea, it is equivalent to free advertising, which is beneficial to both parties.
Xu Shuyi was a seasoned tea drinker and knew all the tea merchants in the area. He quickly realized, "Your family sells tea? Are you Han Xianfei's daughter?"
"Yes, my name is Han Meng."
Xu Shuyi: "What a coincidence, my favorite tea right now is from your store."
After saying that, he took a sniff of the tea.
Han Meng pursed her lips, observing how the other person was drawn in by the aroma of tea.
“Principal, actually… I forgot to do my summer homework because I was busy helping with my family business. We have a new product this year… and my dad is really busy…”
In order to sell tea, she had to lie. She was a little nervous, and her eyes kept looking down nervously.
However, she only wanted to sell tea. If she sold the tea, she might be able to please Han Xianfei and smoothly cancel the engagement with the Lu family.
Although she and Han Xianfei will not bring up that matter during this time in order to maintain peaceful coexistence, the fact remains that she and Lu Jinxian are engaged. Avoiding it is useless; resolving it is the only real solution.
Xu Shuyi suddenly sat up straight, adopting a very serious expression: "Han Meng, although your family business is doing well, as a student of Honglin University, you still need to complete the assignments given by the teachers."
"You're right, it was my fault for not finishing the assignment." Faced with the prospect of personal gain, Han Meng did not hesitate to admit her mistake.
"It's good that you admit your mistake. It's about time now. Have some tea here, and then go back to your class."
Han Meng began serving the tea, first giving a cup to the vice principal, then taking one for herself.
As she drank her tea, she glanced at another cup of tea out of the corner of her eye. She noticed that although the other person hadn't touched that cup, their gaze was constantly fixed on it.
It seems there is still hope in selling tea.
*
The Lu family.
The eldest son returned from out of town and brought local specialties for his family. He began distributing the gifts while the family was having lunch together.
"Jinxian, I asked when I bought it. Red ginseng can replenish qi and blood. Since you are weak, soak it in water more often."
The eldest brother gave different gifts to the family members, but it was clear that red ginseng was the most valuable among them.
Lu Jinxian thanked him and was about to accept the gift when his younger sister, Lu Baozhu, suddenly rushed out and stopped her brother.
Lu Baozhu said earnestly, "Third Brother was rejected yesterday and is in a bad mood. Let's not bother him."
The older brother asked curiously, "What? You were rejected?"
All eyes turned to Lu Jinxian, who had no choice but to tell the truth.
He added, "I wasn't in a bad mood; I only asked her out as a friend."
The older brother drawled out the word meaningfully, "Oh~ just friends~"
Lu Baozhu: "Third brother, if she rejected your invitation, it means she doesn't consider you a friend. Otherwise, even if she couldn't today, she would have agreed another day."
“Baozhu, you should worry about your own affairs.” Lu Jinxian’s face darkened. “Don’t forget, you’ve only been in school for a few days. Try not to cause trouble at school this semester.”
The little girl pursed her lips and immediately became unhappy.
She was the leader of the kids among her peers, and her teachers often complained to her family about her. It wasn't so bad when they told her older brothers, but she was afraid of her father finding out.
Although her father wouldn't hit her, he could be terrifying when he got angry.
"Alright, alright, let's not worry about each other anymore. Mind your own business." That's what the older brother said.
However, in the afternoon, he came to chat with Lu Jinxian by himself:
"Tell me honestly, given the irreconcilable conflict between our family and the Han family, how did you two become friends?"
Lu Jinxian: "...Ordinary friends."
Older brother: "Yeah, it's strange that we can become just ordinary friends!"
Lu Jinxian was slightly taken aback.
Even though the marriage contract made the relationship between the Han and Lu families less tense, they didn't interact as frequently as other wealthy families who had arranged marriages. How could he become friends with Han Meng?
He thought about the problem carefully.
That can only be because he believes Han Meng is a friend worth getting along with, and it has nothing to do with her background.
*
Several days passed, and Han Meng was finally able to find time to visit the traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy. During those days, she spent a lot of time preparing for her business studies courses, so she temporarily set aside her attention to the pharmacy business.
But she has to go today.
From today onwards, the pharmacy will be more than just a pharmacy; there is also a foot massage parlor next door, which also belongs to Han Meng's business.
Moreover, there are doors on both sides that allow them to communicate with each other. Some customers are physically exhausted due to work, and in this case, it's better to get a foot massage than to take Chinese medicine.
Han Meng first went into the traditional Chinese medicine pharmacy, greeted the employees inside, and inquired about the recent business situation.
Chen Miaoyin's eyes lit up: "Miss Han, no, I mean Boss Han. A distinguished guest came to the shop next door on the very first day, saying he wanted to see you!"
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