Chapter 241: Chapter 241

Although the results haven’t come out yet, Zhao Guodong and the others haven’t said anything to outsiders, but the courtyard has subtly spread the word about their college admissions. This time it was even more exhilarating than the last time with the high school entrance exams because college and high school exams are not the same.

What era is this now? 1982, with only standards for bachelors and associate degrees, even in some places, a county might only produce one college student, or even none, so it’s no surprise that the courtyard is shocked when four children, taking a leap exam, all get admitted.

When this news spread, the Ye Family became lively, especially kids preparing for high school or junior high exams. They all came to the Ye Family, with an obvious intention to ask Ye Ling for tutoring. Bai Xue greeted them with a smile but when she saw them off, her face turned dark, and her heart broke at the sight of her youngest daughter holding back tears.

"Qianqian, don’t take it to heart. She just got lucky this time; otherwise, how could she have gotten into college? Do they really think anyone who wants to go to college can just get in?" Bai Xue clearly wanted to console her daughter, but what she said came out wrong.

Ye Qian glanced at her father coming out of the East Room and forced a smile, "Listen to mom, that’s exactly why not just anyone can get in, and sister’s leap exam shows she’s amazing. I know I’ve never been as good as sister. Mom, you don’t need to comfort me; I’m fine."

With that, she lowered her head and focused on her shoetips.

Bai Xue regretted misspeaking, unable to say more in front of her husband, she changed the subject, "Today we’re going for a medical checkup. We’ll draw blood at the hospital first, and then eat when we return. You’ll have to hold off for now."

Ye Qian nodded obediently and went to the West Room to change clothes.

Taking this opportunity, Bai Xue discussed her niece’s situation with her husband, "I’m thinking of letting Hehua go for the temp job too. You can trust this child; she won’t embarrass you. She’s endured hardships in the countryside, looks frail but can work. Temporary work is never good, Guoping is hopeless this lifetime, only I’m her aunt, with the family’s conditions , I can’t offer much help. I wish to let her join the company, relying on her own abilities. If she strives, she could progress; if not, at least we did what we could, and she couldn’t blame us."

"If truly not feasible, I wouldn’t insist. You’re in the company now; sending a temp from our family shouldn’t be hard, right?" Bai Xue felt tense as her husband remained silent, she bit her lip and continued, "Hehua is pitiful too, with parents who don’t care. Even if we find a temporary job for her here, she’s not young, and thinking about finding a partner, which you’ve seen is impossible. Without a formal job, it’s hard to find a good family unless she returns to the countryside."

"I’ll see where there’s a vacancy, and get her a spot; but let me say this first, once she’s in, she can’t leverage our family ties for special privileges in the company, it would affect both of our reputations." Ye He Ping wasn’t on good terms with his wife but didn’t intend to make things difficult for her.

It’s also because he saw his wife’s niece is a good child, quiet and taking on all chores when here, unlike the idling brother-in-law. She’s indeed a good child, he couldn’t bear to see her future ruined, so he agreed to help.

Though her husband’s words were blunt, Bai Xue delighted, "Don’t worry, I know what to do."

Looking back as her daughter emerged in a fresh outfit, a white dress, two braids; few in the courtyard matched her daughter’s beauty, which pleased Bai Xue. With matters settled, Bai Xue smiled at her husband, "Today’s Ye Qian’s checkup, you should come along. It’s rare you have a holiday, and other families have parents accompanying."

Ye Qian also looked over expectantly; Ye He Ping initially planned to take the older daughter shopping today, but seeing the younger daughter’s hopeful gaze, he couldn’t bring himself to refuse. This united family of three headed to the hospital.

Leaving, they just met Wu Mengshi at the courtyard gate, with her children. Wu Mengyi greeted with a smile, "Congratulations, your Ye Ling is remarkable, getting Zhao Guodong and the other three into college, it’s big news in our courtyard that deserves celebrating. I should have let my Liu Rui study with Ye Ling, maybe she’d get in this year."

Wu Mengyi is genuinely envious.

Bai Xue had been seeking Wu Mengyi’s help arranging a job for her younger daughter; now seizing an opportunity, she couldn’t resist currying favor, "Look what you said, if you’re willing to trust, isn’t this the summer holiday? Let Lingzi tutor your Liu Rui, study another year, she’ll surely get into college next year."

The conversation among women was not for Ye He Ping to join, but seeing his wife eagerly taking on more commitments, he felt uneasy, greeting Liu Zhiyuan with indifference, not inclined to chat longer. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ NoveI-Fire.ɴet

Yet it gave Ye Qian a chance, "Brother Zhiyuan, do you know which colleges Zhao Guodong and they applied to? You might end up at the same school."

"Possibly." Liu Zhiyuan felt happy inside hearing this.

No longer worried that his mishap affected Ye Ling’s results; otherwise, he’d never feel at peace. Seeing Ye Qian timidly speaking, thinking of his cold attitude lately, Liu Zhiyuan softened and exchanged a few words with Ye Qian.

There, Liu Rui objected hearing about tutoring, before her mother could respond, "Aunt Bai, I’m already overwhelmed by classes, there’s no way I can have your Ye Ling tutor me, otherwise my brain will truly turn to mush."

This amused Wu Mengyi and Bai Xue, ending the tutoring talk. Wu Mengyi knew Ye Qian was going for a checkup, so she specially reminded Ye Qian before parting, mostly about not being nervous, just procedural stuff.

Ye Qian agreed obediently but when the blood test result came, everyone was stunned. Initially diagnosed with allergic purpura symptoms, this check showed no such illness, just an allergy-prone constitution.

Bai Xue was equally shocked by the results; holding the lab slip wordlessly, Ye Qian also stared at it pale-faced, thinking how could this be? If it was a misdiagnosis before and she’s merely allergic, she missed two high school exams, repeatedly citing poor health. How would others see her? Would they think she’s faking illness? (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations or monthly votes; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)