Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Qiao Jierou felt confused. Would everything really be fine after giving birth?
In the future, she would completely focus on her child. Was this really the life she wanted?
As the two of them were talking, Huang Shumin returned.
She had gone to play mahjong outside and lost money. She even heard a piece of bad news and had to come back in a hurry.
âMom, whatâs wrong? Why does your expression look so bad?â Qiao Jierou asked.
âI just heard that Dongliang has returned to the country! Heâs even studying at Jingdu City University!â Huang Shumin said anxiously.
âWhat?â Old Madam Qiao stood up in shock.
âMom, who did you hear that from? Could someone have seen wrongly?â
Huang Shumin said anxiously, âMrs. Li, who often plays cards with me, said that her daughter is studying at Jingdu City University. When she came back, she told her that Qiao Dongliang transferred to the university and has come back from abroad! Mrs. Li asked me about it today! Did Dongliang call you?â
Qiao Jierou clenched her fists and shook her head. âNo. I didnât know he was back. â
âLook, look!â Huang Shumin was getting angrier. âWhatâs wrong with this child? Instead of attending a good foreign university, he insisted on coming back!â
Old Madam Qiao couldnât hold it in anymore. She slammed her walking cane on the floor. âLetâs go to school to look for him now!â
âGrandma, donât be too anxious. Iâll call him and weâll talk later.â
âWhy bother making a call?! Weâll go look for him directly! Why is this child so unmotivated?! Instead of staying in a good school, he insisted on coming back to study here. Canât the schools outside compare to Jingdu City University?â Old Madam Qiao was abnormally angry.
Qiao Jierou felt a little guilty. She knew the nature of this school best.
Everything had been hidden from Old Madam Qiao. Even if she wanted to look for Qiao Dongliang this time, she had to make things clear first.
She comforted Old Madam Qiao and said, âGrandma, he has to be far away from his family if he were to study in a foreign university, after all. Life abroad definitely isnât that convenient. Although Dongliangâs foreign language is passable, itâs not his mother tongue outside, after all. There must be many inconvenient things. Donât blame him too much. Letâs talk to him nicely and not let him have rebellious thoughts. He must miss you and want to be closer to home.â
Old Madam Qiao valued her grandson the most. She was angry because she expected better from him. When she heard Qiao Jierouâs words, her mentality improved a lot. âBut no matter what, that school has very good qualifications and is one of the best in the world. It must be better than Jingdu City University, right? How can he give up such good qualifications and his bright future? Anyway, if we donât discipline him this time, he wonât learn well! Iâm not angry, but I have to go to the school and see him!â
Seeing that she was going to school herself, Huang Shumin regretted saying things too quickly just now.
However, no one could stop Old Madam Qiao now. The two of them could only hurriedly follow her to Jingdu City University.
Qiao Jierou tried her best to persuade her. âGrandma, Jingdu City University is also a prestigious school. When you go, donât slander the school. Letâs say that we sent Dongliang overseas because we wanted to nurture his language skills and develop our Qiao familyâs international affairsâ¦
âHow can I not understand these things?â Old Madam Qiao said. âI know what to say.â
Old Madam Qiao quickly arrived at Jingdu City University.
She did not look for Qiao Dongliang. Instead, she looked for Mr. Liu from the admissions office, the person who was in charge of letting Qiao Dongliang enter the school.
Mr. Liu really did not expect them to come over in such a grand manner and invited them to his office.
As soon as Old Madam Qiao sat down, she said directly, âI heard that my grandson, Qiao Dongliang, has already been accepted by your school? Iâm sorry, but my grandson must study in a famous foreign school. Our family has a lot of international business, so heâs not suitable for this place. Please return his file to us.â
âOld Madam, Qiao Dongliang has already enrolled in the school. Heâs an adult and has his own will. No matter what school he wants to attend, we have to respect his wishes.â Seeing that she was still polite, Mr. Liu did not point out the fact that the school overseas was a trash university.
âMr. Liu, our entire family is doing this for his own good. That school was carefully selected by us, so please do us a favor,â Old Madam Qiao said.
Qiao Jierou also revealed a gentle smile. âMr. Liu, my brother has always been a little afraid of hardships. We wish to train him more. I really didnât expect him to leave the country because he was afraid of difficulties. We didnât consider this carefully. Now, we just want him to get back on track. Everyoneâs situation is different. Although Jingdu City University is good, it might not be suitable
for him, soâ¦
Mr. Liu found it really strange. He had also taken part in the main recruitment into the school. He had always been very concerned about Qiao Dongliangâs studies. The teachers in all subjects expressed that Qiao Dongliang was very hardworking and cherished opportunities. He worked very hard every day and quickly ranked at the top of the first test.
If such a child was still called a coward in their eyes, then what was a good child?
Mr. Liu was displeased now. âIâm sorry, but his file has already been submitted to the relevant departments for processing. Itâs useless for you to look for me. Go look for the relevant departments!â
Qiao Jierou suppressed her anger and said, âMr. Liu, as far as I know, Qiao Dongliang didnât go through the proper procedures when he entered the school, right? Isnât it against the rules for you to accept him into the school like this?
It would have been fine if she hadnât said that, but now that she had, Mr. Liu was even more fearless. âWe have a slot for independent enrollment. Qiao Dongliangâs entrance examination was done under surveillance cameras. Itâs best if you investigate it yourself and see if Jingdu City Universityâs enrollment is standard!â
When they came out of Mr. Liuâs office, Old Madam Qiao pulled a long face.
Qiao Jierou said gently, âGrandma, it looks like weâll really have to look for the relevant departments if we want to get his file. Iâm afraid the school wonât be able to do anything about it.â
âHow are we going to get it? Then tell me, how did Dongliang get the file back from overseas?â Old Madam Qiao was very puzzled. âHow could such a world-class prestigious school let students leave just like that?â
Qiao Jierou did not dare to answer directly and only said, âMaybe someone helped him.â
âAlright, since Mr. Liu and Jingdu City University donât care, Iâll insist on interfering! Get Lin Heng to come over!â Old Madam Qiao said angrily.
Qiao Jierou had no choice but to call Lin Heng..