Chapter 52 - 52 52 Sooner or Later Matter

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52: Chapter 52 Sooner or Later Matter 52: Chapter 52 Sooner or Later Matter Although Qiao Yu made getting into Yanbei University or Huaqing sound as simple as visiting the house next door, Keke still chose to believe wholeheartedly. This trust was built over many years. Just like when they were kids, Qiao Yu said he could fix her dancing doll, and sure enough, he repaired it in just an afternoon. He promised her spicy strips, and even though they didn’t have a penny and the adults wouldn’t let them eat it, Qiao Yu somehow made it happen. There were many more instances like this. Whenever Qiao Yu said something was simple, it really was simple, and he could definitely achieve it, never letting her down. Or maybe there were times he couldn’t, but those were so rare that she couldn’t remember them. When Keke was little, she naively thought all boys were like this. Not until she went to primary school did she realize that many male classmates were just bragging and would even forget their boasts. Even her most doting father often forgot his promises to her. Although Old Xia would later make up for his promises, the instant disappointment felt by a little girl made another boy’s greatness and responsibility all the more apparent. This is probably why, when she was young, she would call Qiao Yu ‘dad’ without hesitation. Calling her closest brother ‘dad’ could fulfill all sorts of wishes and bring all kinds of delicious and fun things, which was an entirely unobstructed concept for a five or six-year-old girl. Now, she definitely wouldn’t be fooled. But walking beside Qiao Yu, Keke still felt as safe as she did when she was a child. She liked times like today, when the sun was shining and she could walk with Qiao Yu; even aimless wandering together was joyful. “…So you still need to try to get into a good high school. Don’t have this bizarre idea of staying in the Railway First Middle School. When I said that schools weren’t important, it was to relieve your pressure. Do you get it? You shouldn’t take it seriously, okay?” The reason top schools are top schools is not just because of the name! It’s because they’ve brought all those excellent teachers together. You should check those famous school’s official websites. Many of their teachers have been chosen to join the college entrance exam question-setting group. Does Railway First Middle School as a Class B high school have these resources? Think about it yourself. The things taught by a teacher who’s participated in exam question-setting versus a clueless new teacher can’t be the same, right? Especially Shida Middle School and Changjun Middle School, whose teachers have been selected for the exam-setting group the most over the years…” Beside her, Qiao Yu rambled on, just like an old father. But if it were Old Xia doing the rambling, Keke would have been annoyed long ago. But since it was Qiao Yu… thinking about him saying they were like family, Keke decided to forgive him this time. She even wished the road home was longer, so she could listen to this presumptuous guy’s rambling for a bit longer. Unfortunately, she didn’t have the magic to make the already short road longer. On the third floor, Qiao Yu finally stopped his nagging with satisfaction. Teaching someone was truly enjoyable, especially when the other party didn’t talk back. He thought Keke deserved praise today since she provided a great emotional feedback. Standing in the stairwell of the building, he waved his hand with an elder’s air and concluded, “Alright, that’s it for today. Go home and review! Remember, only seven days left until the high school entrance exam. Don’t think about anything else; your only goals are the Affiliated Middle School or Changjun! I have to go home and work on Olympic Competition problems too.” “Oh, brother, I’ve decided. First, get into one of those two schools, then go to Yanbei University, and we can continue being schoolmates.” “Uh… you’ve already decided? I suggest you think carefully and not rush. After all, Huaqing is pretty good too. Before making a choice, we should first compare which school has better scholarship policies and offers more generously,” Qiao Yu said sincerely and seriously. “Hm? Shouldn’t we compare which university has better professors?” Keke suspiciously raised her objections. “Come on, at the level of Huaqing and Yanbei, there’s no need to compare the quality of professors. The focus is on the vision, understand? The one with the bigger vision will be Huaxia’s NO.1 in the future. Without vision, it’ll be mediocre,” Qiao Yu lectured the blindly following girl with a serious face. Keke nodded in agreement. Although she didn’t quite understand these grandiose topics of vision, what Qiao Yu said made sense. She vaguely remembered that the big figures in TV dramas also liked to emphasize that once people reach a certain status, they need vision. Schools were probably the same, right? Brother knows so much! … Qiao Xi, who was buying groceries at the market, clearly felt the neighbors were much more enthusiastic towards her. Although city residents usually have very indifferent relationships, this didn’t apply to a community like Railway New Village, which has a lot of workplace atmosphere. After living in a community that’s been around for nearly thirty years, where most people work for the same company, it’s easy to run into acquaintances when stepping out. Previously, people just exchanged polite greetings, but lately, more and more older ladies and men and housewives of similar age were inquiring about Qiao Yu’s situation. “Qiao Xi, you’re out buying groceries again?” “Yes, Aunt Luo.” “I heard your son was unexpectedly moved to the school’s Rocket Class? And he even got first in the grade!” “Hmm, maybe he suddenly had an epiphany.” “Ah, I always said when Old Qiao was around, Qiao Yu was smart as a whip since he was a kid. He’d definitely have a bright future. See? Sёarᴄh the NôvelFire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Even though he was a bit mischievous before, as soon as he had an epiphany, his grades shot up! You’ll surely enjoy the benefits of your son’s success in the future.” Qiao Xi smiled perfunctorily, feeling quite troubled. The people who liked to talk to her about these things were all the same type. When she was pregnant with Qiao Yu, they gossip behind her back; when Qiao Yu was in the bottom class, they repeatedly reminded their kids or grandkids not to play with Qiao Yu… Are they bad people? Qiao Xi thought probably not; they’re just ordinary people, with no real distinction between good and bad. She simply didn’t want any interactions with these people, feeling mentally exhausted. Quickly finishing her shopping, she returned home to see Qiao Yu hitting the books again, filling her with a sense of relief as a mother, yet also troubled. “Qiao Yu.” “Hmm?” “Today, your Aunt Luo complimented you.” “Why bother with them?” “But if someone praises you, isn’t it rude not to acknowledge it?” “They’re just passersby, nothing to pay mind to. Grandpa said, above principles, everyone is equal, below principles, everyone is equal. So the best way to stay calm is for things above and below principles not to interfere with each other.” Qiao Xi was silent for a moment, looking at her son who didn’t lift his head, feeling annoyed: “You’re talking as if you’re already above the principles. Where did you get the courage?” “The good guy said it’ll happen sooner or later.”

Chapter 52 - 52 52 Sooner or Later Matter

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