Chapter 252: Chapter 252
This time, even those involved in management have returned, as well as several men from logistics who have children going to university. As soon as Ye He Ping got off the company car, he saw Liu Family’s child walking over. He didn’t think much of it, but after getting off the car, before entering his house, he was stopped by Liu Family’s child, only then realizing it was about him.
"Uncle Ye, you’re back just in time. My dad asked me to check if you’ve returned, and if you have, to invite you over to our house when you’re free," Liu Zhiyuan said politely yet with closeness.
Ye He Ping nodded, "Okay, I’ll change my clothes at home and then head over."
Liu Zhiyuan smiled, "Then I’ll head home first."
After they parted ways, upon entering his house, Ye He Ping heard his wife ask what Liu Family’s child wanted with him. It so happened that when Bai Xue opened the door, she saw her husband talking to Liu Zhiyuan, so Ye He Ping didn’t hide it and explained what had just happened. Original content can be found at novel⚑fire.net
Bai Xue tentatively said, "You mentioned that several families whose children got accepted to university have returned, could it be that the higher-ups asked you to come back?"
The celebration was merely Bai Xue’s speculation, not confirmed.
Ye He Ping frowned as he entered the room, "Bring out my regular clothes."
Actually, the celebration was organized by Zhao Guoliang and a few others, especially since the kids got along well and were about to go to university and would need to look out for each other abroad. It was an opportunity to give them some final advice before leaving.
There was no need to hide these matters from his wife; it’s just that Ye He Ping was too lazy to discuss his elder daughter again. No matter the topic, as soon as his wife speaks, it’s guaranteed to be unpleasant, and Ye He Ping didn’t like hearing it, so he simply refrained from discussing it, sparing the need for those words to surface.
The husband directly avoided the topic, leading Bai Xue to mistakenly believe he favored the elder daughter, which made her unhappy inside, though she couldn’t show it openly. She returned to the West Room to get the clothes, and only after her husband left did she angrily sit in the living room, slapping the table.
When Ye He Ping arrived at Liu Family’s house, he realized others had come too, including Zhao Guoliang and a few others. Looking around, those present were all fathers of the children who got accepted to university. Although it wasn’t explicitly stated, Ye He Ping felt proud inside and couldn’t help but show joy on his face.
Everyone was seated in the living room when Ye He Ping came in. Liu Wujiang waved him over, "He Ping is here, come sit. Now that everyone is gathered, let’s discuss the main topic."
Liu Wujiang is Liu Zhiyuan’s father, a department minister in management; in this compound, his position is relatively high, and his wife leads the support department. Both have significant roles, so it’s no wonder Bai Xue seeks favor.
"It’s rare for management and logistics to gather together." Ye He Ping laughed and sat next to Sun Zhongyan; it was just the available spot, slightly below Liu Wujiang.
Sun Zhongyan is Sun Mingjie’s father, also doing well in the company.
It is often said that children resemble their parents; from each person, you could find traces of each family’s children. Not difficult to differentiate, naturally facing those seated were several colleagues from logistics who returned earlier with Zhao Zhang Wang families.
"We live in the same compound and don’t often meet daily, but today, gathering together is due to the kids’ efforts. Eight children from our compound heading to university, quite rare, even the higher-ups were notified, granting special leave to go home. I assume it’s the same on your side. Ultimately, the children grew up in the same compound, and I think before heading to school, we should talk to them. Previously, management and logistics were separate; the kids didn’t need much oversight. Today is different, with them heading to the same university, growing up together in the same compound; they should unite. Even in university, they should continue to strive as they do now," Liu Wujiang spoke casually like a regular conversation, yet internally, everyone present was excited. The company’s hot topic now is about the eight kids from the compound heading to university, not relying on family, and four even skipped grades. That’s even more commendable.
Liu Wujiang was happy and continued, "He Ping, among these eight kids, your Ye Ling is the most reassuring; she’s the only girl. I’ve thought it over; once they’re in university, let Ye Ling look out for these boys a bit more. Without adults around, who knows what trouble they might cause? Not to mention, I know how mischievous Zhao Family’s boy was before. Look at them now; aren’t all these kids remarkable? So I think this works; I wonder what your families think of it?"
Liu Zhiyuan, among the compound kids, is the most reliable. Liu Wujiang said so, partly as a courtesy and genuinely believing leaving his son in Ye Ling’s care was reassuring. Even someone like Zhao Guodong improved academically; interactions between his son and Ye Ling could only bring benefits, not drawbacks.
Apart from Sun Zhongyan who smiled the most unwillingly, Dong Lei and Xiang Shaokang both found it beneficial, all for the sake of their sons’ good. Though unfamiliar with Ye Ling, she first achieved the top city ranks, now guided several mischievous compound kids to skip grades and enter university. Despite some negative rumors, her academic performance was impeccable, nothing to fault.
As for Sun Zhongyan, he solely heard about Ye Ling’s behavior from his wife, and Ye Ling gave him a bad impression. His son also never spoke highly of Ye Ling, having once been taken to the police station. Sun Zhongyan liking Ye Ling would be surprising.
Regarding logistics, there’s fundamentally no issue; were it not for Ye Ling, these boys couldn’t even dream of university; passing high school would be challenging. Originally planned was directly enlisting if not passing, entering vocational school in the military. However, the path wasn’t right; now it’s different. Once graduating, if hired back by the company, they’d be foundational members.
"Old Liu, you highly regard Ye Ling; she’s just a young girl, not that capable." Ye He Ping was naturally pleased to see trust in his daughter but knew an expression of modesty was necessary.
Liu Wujiang waved his hand, making a direct decision, "Let’s proceed . The children got accepted to the same university; it’s a good thing. Arrange a time to celebrate and bring the kids together; let them reconcile."
This phrase ’reconcile’ amused everyone in the room.
Living in the same compound, kids compete privately, adults do likewise secretly. Liu Wujiang’s remark, though joking, brought relationships closer.
Before leaving in the evening, the group agreed each family would prepare food, find a place for a picnic. Today, they’d have an afternoon to prepare the food. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) for recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com for reading.)