vrcanaries Chapter 199 Invitation
Chapter 199 Invitation
"Zhao Tianlin, have the college entrance exam scores come out yet? Did your top student, Hua Lichu, take the exam this year?"
"You went to great lengths to help them apply for scholarships, but you never offered to treat them to a celebratory drink or anything?" Mu Yao said sarcastically, sitting in her chair.
Zhao Tianlin put the newspaper in his mouth and looked at his wife disapprovingly:
"Mu Yao, I ran around for no reward back then, just because I couldn't bear to miss out on two good talents."
As it turns out, my choice was right.
Both Hua Lichu and Hua Antao have excellent grades.
Contrary to your preconceived notion, girls' grades don't necessarily plummet in high school.
Hua Antao was exceptionally admitted to Qingdao University last year.
Hua Lichu became the top science student in the province this year, breaking the city's eight-year drought of producing a top scorer.
I've achieved my goal! You're a teacher, how can you be so snobbish?
Mu Yao snorted coldly: "You've reached that? Me, a snob? Then why haven't your two top students invited you to a celebration for your graduation? They haven't even come to see you once in the past three years..."
"Bang bang bang! Teacher Zhao? This is Hua Lichu and Hua Antao. Are you home?"
Just as the couple was about to start arguing, there was a knock on the door, and the voice of the person at the center of their argument came directly from outside.
Zhao Tianlin sprang up from his chair and rushed over to open the door.
"Yes! I'm here! It's Hua Lichu and Hua Antao! What brings you here all of a sudden?"
The moment Hua Lichu and her sister saw Zhao Tianlin, they immediately handed him the gifts they were carrying.
"Teacher, it's been a long time! We haven't been able to visit you for the past three years, and we hope you won't blame us."
Zhao Tianlin refused to accept the gift: "Hey! I know you're all busy, studying and earning your living expenses, what's so special about me?"
As long as you're all doing well, that's all that matters! Why are you bringing all this stuff? Take it back, take it back!
Mu Yao's eyes lit up as she rushed over and "snatched" the things from the sisters' hands:
"Don't listen to your teacher Zhao! He's thinking about you!"
I often asked people to inquire about you two at the No. 1 High School in the city. I heard that Hua Antao was recommended to Qingdao University, and I was so happy that I couldn't sleep all night!
Hua Lichu is also very good, becoming the top scorer in the province? I heard you applied to Yanda University? Have you received your acceptance letter yet?
Mu Yao's smile at this moment was sweeter than a flower that blooms after eating honey, and her mouth never stopped talking:
They say girls change a lot as they grow up, and you two have become so beautiful after three years!
Long legs, jet-black hair! If I bumped into someone like that on the street, not even your teacher Zhao would recognize her, let alone me!
Zhao Tianlin glared at Mu Yao and beckoned Hua Lichu and her sister to hurry inside:
"Come in first!"
Fearing that Mu Yao might be talking nonsense, he quickly ordered her to pour water.
After Mu Yao went to the kitchen and disappeared, she whispered, "Don't be offended! That's just how your teacher's wife is!"
The Hua Li Chu sisters smiled and shook their heads: "It was indeed our fault for not visiting you for three years."
Zhao Tianlin disagreed: "A student's main task is to study. As long as you two get good grades, I'll be happy even if you don't come to see me for thirty years!"
When it comes to academic performance, Zhao Tianlin's primary concern is the newly crowned provincial science champion.
"Hua Lichu, you did very well on the exam this time! You not only brought honor to your alma mater, but also brought glory to the entire Tianyuan City!"
Before you, our city hadn't produced a top scholar in eight years.
By the way, did you receive your admission letter from Peking University?
Hua Lichu nodded: "I just got it today!"
As he spoke, he took out the admission notice from the crossbody bag he was carrying.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Tianlin immediately stood up: "Wait! Let me wash my hands and put on my glasses!"
Mu Yao placed the teacup in front of the two sisters and glanced curiously at the admission notice in Hua Lichu's hand.
"Drink the sugar water quickly! I put in plenty of sugar, it's sweet!"
Hua Lichu politely took a small sip, and it was indeed very sweet.
Hua Antao frowned, overwhelmed by the cloying sweetness.
Upon seeing this, Mu Yao tentatively asked, "Isn't it good?"
Hua Lichu said shyly, "Teacher's wife, we don't really like sweets. Could you please tell us where we can get some plain water?"
Mu Yao said regretfully, "I put in several spoonfuls of sugar! Okay, okay, I'll go get you some plain water."
"No need, no need. Just tell us where the boiled water is, and we'll go get it ourselves!"
Zhao Tianlin carefully took the admission notice, looked at it again and again, and after a long while, he said:
"Great! Great! You two are very good!"
After returning the admission letter to Hua Lichu, Zhao Tianlin turned his gaze to Hua Antao:
"How's your study progress at Qingdao University? Are you keeping up? I heard you're studying under Professor Qiu now?..."
Hua Antao wrinkled her nose: "To be honest, it's a bit difficult to keep up. I almost failed the final exam this time."
She used to think textbooks were easy and that she was a genius.
But after going to Qingdao University and learning from Professor Qiu, and being surrounded by a group of equally talented classmates, she realized that she had been nothing more than a frog in a well.
Zhao Tianlin frowned: "Failed a course?..."
While the teachers and students were chatting, Mu Yao went to the kitchen to look through the gifts the two sisters had brought.
Inside, there was not only a beautifully packaged box of pastries, but also several membership cards from Hua Lichu's shop, some fruit, and a piece of meat.
Feeling very satisfied, he walked out of the kitchen with a smile.
"You're not in a hurry to go back, are you? How about we eat here later?"
Hua Lichu quickly declined, "No, no! Master's wife, there's really no need to trouble you. We're going back soon!"
Zhao Tianlin wouldn't let her leave: "What's the rush? Eat here before you go!"
Hua Lichu took an invitation card out of her crossbody bag:
"Teacher, actually we came here today to invite you to our college entrance celebration banquet."
"You two?"
Seeing Zhao Tianlin's puzzled expression, Hua Lichu explained:
“My sister went to school early last year and didn’t have time to hold a graduation banquet, so my grandfather said that he would hold one for both of us this year.”
Zhao Tianlin accepted the invitation and promised, "Okay! I'll definitely be there!"
After leaving Zhao Tianlin's house, the two sisters went to the city and found Qiu Jianying and Zhu Yong, sending them invitations.
Qiu Jianying was very surprised to receive the invitation; she never expected to receive one.
After all, it's true that Hua Lichu and her sister were taught by her, but she doesn't think she taught them for very long.
did not expect……
"Okay! I'll definitely go!"