MMB Chapter 1463 The Silly Girl
Chapter 1463 The Silly Girl
Chapter 1463 The Silly Girl
"Director—"
Teacher Wang nervously knocked on the door of the principal's office and timidly greeted him.
Director Liu was very polite, nodding and saying, "You are more successful than me. From now on, I will call you Director. That way, I can live a few more years."
"Principal—" Seeing that she was angry, Teacher Wang quickly asked in a coquettish tone, "What's wrong—"
"What's wrong? I'm going to die—"
Principal Liu is really going to die, she's going to be so angry and anxious.
She didn't ask Teacher Wang to sit down to talk. Instead, she stood in the office and pointed to the spot where Li Xuewu had just been sitting, asking, "Do you know who just came in?"
"Li Shu's father—"
Teacher Wang carefully observed the principal's expression and had already guessed the purpose of the visit.
A person can make strong excuses and deceive others when they do something wrong, but they can never deceive themselves.
She had been thinking about this question since Li Shu's father coldly avoided taking Li Shu's hand.
Aside from her words, what else could she have done wrong to a child?
These days, it's not uncommon for people to hit or scold children, but in kindergartens, especially those run by government agencies, teachers know the children's backgrounds and wouldn't dare to actually hit them.
It's all just a scare tactic; if teachers can't control the children, the classroom will be quite a scene.
Teacher Wang is certain that she has not scolded or punished Li Shu recently, let alone hit her.
Once all the impossibilities are eliminated, the correct answer becomes clear; she can't fool herself.
“In the kindergarten, you can call him Li Shu’s father,” Principal Liu said, looking at her. “But in my eyes, outside the kindergarten, he is the secretary-general of Hongxing Steel Group and also a garrison officer.”
“If you know Li Shu’s father, then you must know Li Shu’s mother.”
With a serious face, she said in a hurried voice, "Comrade Gu Ning is the youngest and most promising surgeon in the General Hospital. He works on the front line almost all year round, which is why you rarely see them."
"As for Li Shu, whom you've been talking about behind her back, even I have no right to know about her background."
At this point, Principal Liu became even angrier, tapping her desk with her finger and saying, "Li Shu's father just said that if we're curious about Li Shu's background, then we should ask the Foreign Affairs Department to come and report it with a letter of request!"
"Principal—" Teacher Wang looked at her tremblingly and said weakly, "I didn't..."
"You have nothing to say?" Principal Liu raised her voice a few decibels and glared at her, saying, "Do you want to hear the leaders from the Foreign Affairs Department report on Li Shu's background to you? Don't you have any professional ethics as a teacher?"
Do you think I'm exaggerating, or that Li Shu's father is lying?
Looking at her childish expression, Principal Liu reached back and pulled a form from her desk, gesturing to her and saying, "Haven't you ever thought of looking at Li Shu's registration information when she entered the kindergarten? What's there to be curious about?"
With each word Principal Liu spoke, Teacher Wang couldn't help but tremble; she had never seen the principal so angry before.
Do you know what it means when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamps your household registration?
Principal Liu pointed to the form in her hand and emphasized, "What is there for you to gossip about a child who is valued and loved by his adoptive parents?"
"I also have something to say to you—"
Especially at this point, Principal Liu became even angrier, glaring at her and saying, "Don't you ever think before you speak? Saying things like this in front of the children?"
"Did you discuss Li Shu's background with her parents, or did the child overhear and learn about it at home?"
"I have no idea--"
Teacher Wang was on the verge of tears, tears welling up in her eyes. She pursed her lips and said, "Teacher Zhang asked me this that day, and I just casually said a few words."
“You said a couple of things casually, but I have to apologize to them a thousand times.”
Upon hearing her words, Director Liu immediately understood what was going on. He looked at her with exasperation and said, "If you feel that I've taken good care of you, just say so. There's no need to repay kindness with enmity and deliberately try to harm me."
"I didn't—" Teacher Wang couldn't hold back any longer, tears streaming down her face, and she choked out as she explained, "I didn't expect the children to hear it."
"You shouldn't have said that. If you're not using your brain, can't you even watch your mouth?"
Principal Liu glared at her and emphasized, "Speaking of which, did emphasizing Li Shu's parents' situation harm or bully you? Wasn't it for your own good that I placed Li Shu in your class?"
Seeing Teacher Wang nod, she breathed a sigh of relief and said with dissatisfaction, "You're really hopeless. You don't even know how to cherish the opportunity that's right in front of you."
"Those two are a couple with no relationship whatsoever. If you used this opportunity to build a good relationship, everything would be a piece of cake. You're really brainless—"
Principal Liu looked at the sobbing Teacher Wang with a mixture of helplessness and pity. She tapped her and said, "Learn from this. When you're with the children, do you treat them like children yourself?"
"Director—I'm sorry."
With her lips pursed and tears welling up in her eyes, Teacher Wang pleaded with her, "I know I was wrong, I'll never do it again."
"Let's not have a next time. This time it's enough to give me a six-month recovery period."
Director Liu sighed deeply, her tone softening as she looked at her and said, "This matter could be a big deal or a small deal. If it really escalates to the main hospital, how do you think the higher-ups will handle it?"
"No need to think about it, you'll be laid off, and I'll be transferred."
She looked directly at Teacher Wang and said, "I won't go into the big picture, but to put it simply, you've lost your morals. You can't even be a role model for a teacher."
"Yes—I know I was wrong."
Teacher Wang wiped away her tears with the back of her hand and said sincerely, "I will never dare to say anything more in the future."
"I just called your Uncle Zhang, and guess what he said?"
Without waiting for her reply, Principal Liu bluntly stated, "He told me that if it can be dealt with today, it shouldn't be waited until tomorrow; if it can be dealt with now, it shouldn't be waited until after school."
"Uncle Zhang—" Teacher Wang naturally knew who the principal was referring to. He was the principal's husband, a staff member in the hospital's logistics department, and a colleague of her mother.
“You must know where Li Shu lives. Let’s go there after school tonight and apologize in person.”
Principal Liu stated decisively, "We don't care what parents say, but this kind of bad atmosphere absolutely cannot exist in a government-run kindergarten, understand?"
"I'll remember that, I'll never do it again."
"If there's a next time, I'll deal with you first."
Principal Liu hardened her heart, glared at her, and said, "I don't know anyone as troublesome as you. Do I owe you anything?"
"Principal—" Teacher Wang cautiously took the principal's hand and said timidly, "I know I was wrong—"
"Take some time this afternoon to go to the market and buy some fruit. It doesn't have to be expensive or a lot, and remember not to overdo it!"
Principal Liu tapped her forehead, sighed helplessly, and said, "I have to teach you even this kind of thing. When will you ever grow up?"
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"Has she given birth? Has she given birth?"
Ji Yuxiu jogged through the corridor, and the first thing she said to her second brother was this.
Li Xuewu sat on the wooden bench, looking at her with amusement, and said, "Give birth to what?"
"Yes, what happened?"
Ji Yuxiu was so excited that she asked breathlessly, "Has she given birth or not?"
"Look at you—" Liu Yin, sitting beside her, chuckled and pointed at her, then glanced at her eldest son, who was pacing like an ant on a hot plate in front of the operating room door, and teased, "You're even more anxious than your older brother—"
"Mom means she's in a hurry to have one herself."
Li Xuewu chimed in, "We'll ask you what kind of baby you had then."
“What else could it be? A child, of course. It could be Nezha, you know—” Li Xuecai came out of the doctor’s office next door and said with a smile, “My sister-in-law is determined to have a daughter, and I hope she gets her wish.”
"I'm really looking forward to seeing how good you all are."
Liu Yin was also smiling, and looked at her second son beside her, saying, "For the past six months of my pregnancy, I've been constantly talking about Li Shu, saying how good Li Shu is in this way and that way."
"Don't you hope for another grandson?"
After getting married, Ji Yuxiu became even more cheerful. After sitting down next to her mother-in-law, she deliberately tried to sow discord.
Li Xuecai stood next to his second brother, raised his eyebrows and said, "That's right, grandsons can carry on the family line."
"Isn't one enough?"
Liu Yin laughed at her third daughter-in-law for being flustered, but she herself was also extremely nervous. Every time she spoke, she would glance at the operating room light and wait for the nurse to bring the baby out.
"I'm not forcing you to have sons or daughters. More children mean more benefits, fewer children mean less suffering. Either way is better."
She gently patted her third daughter-in-law's hand and said, "Daughters are their parents' little cotton-padded jackets, and sons are the pillars of the family. If you ask me, one son and one daughter is just right."
"Did you hear that? Mom's talking to you."
Li Xuewu nudged his younger brother, who was wearing a white coat and looked increasingly energetic and handsome, with his elbow.
Li Xuecai, however, turned pale and said with a smile, "One son and one daughter are not enough. At least three are needed, four or five wouldn't be too many for me!"
"You don't need to work so hard!"
Ji Yuxiu glared at him, then turned to her mother-in-law and said in a cryptic tone, "Don't put pressure on me. I'll just leave it to fate with Lao San."
"A son is a son, a daughter is a daughter; loving one is enough for a lifetime."
"Then let's just go with the flow, whatever comes our way."
Li Xuewu, fearing his mother might worry, jokingly replied, "Don't worry about no one helping you take care of the baby. Even though the old lady has retired, you still have Mom."
"You've really gone all out with me."
A mother's heart is connected to her son's, and Liu Yin knew the deeper meaning behind her son's words. She glanced at him and smiled as she said to Ji Yuxiu, "Mom will say it again, whatever you say."
"Hmm—I'm relieved to hear you say that." Ji Yuxiu hugged her mother-in-law's arm tightly, her eyes full of joy.
Even though she was born into a prominent family like the Ji family, Ji Yuxiu lacked parental love from a young age and longed for an ordinary life like everyone else.
At the very least, parents should ensure their children can see their parents after school, and that their own siblings don't attend parent-teacher meetings.
She was already strong enough, and never made any demands on her parents, but she set demands on her children and herself, hoping they wouldn't be like her parents.
Therefore, she has no great ambitions in her work and does not want to sacrifice too much of her personal life and time.
More than two years have passed since I started making progress, but things have remained lukewarm. I've become increasingly mature and composed in my conduct and actions.
Li Xuewu could certainly see his younger brother and sister-in-law's growth; they were much stronger than his third brother.
Of course, this is also related to Ji Yuxiu starting work at a young age; Li Xuecai was still in school when she started working.
However, after a year of internship at a traditional Chinese medicine hospital, Li Xuecai, who has been officially working for several months, has truly shown signs of growth.
A college student who used to be introverted and awkward with words has suddenly grown into a qualified doctor.
The responsibility of passing on the family's medical skills ultimately fell to him, and Li Xuewu had to say that his third brother was commendable; at least he didn't have to bear his father's sighs and regrets.
Li Shun was disappointed that only one of his three sons and one daughter was studying medicine.
However, every loss has its gain. His second daughter-in-law is a medical student and has the highest level of education in the family, which made Li Shun feel quite gratified.
Knowing that his eldest daughter-in-law was giving birth today, he pretended to be reserved and waited for a while before slowly arriving at the obstetrics and gynecology department.
"Hasn't it come out yet?"
As a father-in-law, he had to have the air of a head of the family; he stood there with his hands behind his back, exuding an imposing presence.
Li Xuecai was like a kitten in front of his father, without any temper, and obediently stood up straight.
Li Xuewu, the son, and Ji Yuxiu, the daughter-in-law, both stood up to answer the questions.
“It’s been over forty minutes since we went in, it should be soon.” Li Xuewu glanced at his watch and explained to his father, “Why don’t you try to persuade my older brother? He’s eager to go in and help.”
There always needs to be someone to liven things up in this family, and it's good that Li Xuewu, the actual head of the family, can make such a joke.
Li Shun glared at the eldest brother and frowned, saying, "Is it a donkey pulling a millstone? Can't you sit for a while?"
"We've been inside for forty minutes."
Li Xuewen was really anxious, constantly checking the time on his hand. He didn't even care about being scolded by his father, and kept muttering to himself, "Why isn't he out yet?"
Li Shun couldn't bear to look at him, and at his second son's prompting, he sat down next to his wife.
"That's just how he is, why are you saying anything to him?"
Liu Yin gently patted Li Shun's arm and whispered, "When have you ever seen him anxious? Let him be anxious today, or he'll really become a slowpoke."
bang-
Amidst the expectant gazes of the whole family, the wooden delivery room door was finally pushed open, and a nurse in a white coat came out carrying a swaddled baby, calling out, "Who is Zhao Yafang's relative?!"
With that voice, that tone, it's a real shame she's not out there hawking her wares at the market. Li Xuewu bet the people downstairs could hear Zhao Yafang giving birth.
She clearly saw her family waiting at the door, so why did she insist on shouting like that?
Because they are afraid of the baby being switched at birth, and even more afraid that someone might deliberately switch babies at birth, this is called deterrence.
Once you shout it out, even someone with malicious intent will have to think twice before going to pick up their child. They'll wonder if the real family members can hear you, and they won't dare to go up to pick you up.
"I'll just show you!"
The nurse only showed the family the baby once before decisively taking the child and leaving.
Li Shun and Li Xuecai both work at this hospital, but the nurses are already used to the job and don't pay any attention to the father and son, who are also wearing white coats.
Yes, even the vendors selling fried dough sticks in the morning wear white coats.
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"Perfect timing! I was just saying that my sister-in-law gave birth, so we can't go to Guangzhou now—"
Gu Ning's eyes lit up, as if she could find a reason to refuse how amazing her mother was.
Li Xuewu looked at her with amusement and reminded her, "When you make the call, use a regretful tone. Don't let Mom think you're very happy."
"Sister-in-law got what she wanted, shouldn't we be happy?" Gu Ning agreed with his reminder in her heart, but she didn't mince words and picked up the phone to call Jinling.
Getting a phone call from Nanjing at this time of year is really difficult; it's worth noting that the telephone company is improving every year.
Li Xuewu returned around 4 PM. He first went to the courtyard to pick up Li Shu and Li Ning, and the three of them made it home for dinner.
Forget about the courtyard house; the whole family is mobilized. Li Xue hasn't finished get off work yet, but she still has to go to the hospital.
The old lady had a responsibility to take care of Li Tang; otherwise, she would have gone to the hospital to wait when he gave birth.
Now that she has given birth, she is waiting for Li Xuecai to come and pick her up so that he can take Li Tang to see his mother.
Since Li Xuewu and his two sons couldn't find food in the courtyard house, they had to go home early.
Sha Zhu did try to get him to have a drink together that night, but he was intimidated by He Yushui's gaze, so he quickly slipped away under the pretext that he still had to pick up Gu Ning to go to the hospital that night.
The rain is still the same rain, but it speaks less and has a more refined air than before.
Li Xuewu could read her eyes; they held resentment, dissatisfaction, and blame for his cruelty—a cruelty that led him to try to numb her life with work.
Yes, a numb life.
After a long day, do I still have the energy to think about love?
Jingle Bell--
The doorbell rang, and Er Ya rushed out of the kitchen to open the front door.
When I got to the restaurant entrance and saw Li Xuewu and Sister Xiaoning sitting on the sofa, I realized that they were both at home. So who would come to visit at this time?
Li Xuewu rarely has guests at home; besides relatives, it's mostly people from the recycling station.
Even among those working at the recycling station, only a few were qualified to come to his house to report on urgent matters.
Besides, it's almost lunchtime; this person must have come on purpose.
"You go ahead and do your thing. I'll go open the door."
Li Xuewu knew she was busy in the kitchen, so when he came back in the afternoon, he told Er Ya to cook some light and nutritious porridge.
It's for my sister-in-law to help her recover. Although I know she can't eat too much at this time, it's always a token of my affection.
Before he could even stand up, Zhao Yaping heard the sound and ran out of the room, replying, "Second Brother, I'll go open the door."
As she said this, she went to the foyer.
Li Xuewu didn't pay much attention to who came at this time; eighty percent of the time, it was Shen Guodong who came to talk to him.
This time he was wrong. By the time he realized that the person wasn't Shen Guodong, or even a man, Principal Liu was already standing in the lobby with Teacher Wang.
"Teacher Wang! Principal—"
Li Shu was the first to spot the kindergarten teachers and greeted them with delight.
Children's hearts are always kind, sparkling, and even forgiving.
She didn't even know what hatred and resentment were.
Li Shu's surprise only highlighted the awkwardness and guilt of the two.
"It's Principal Liu and Teacher Wang from the kindergarten."
Li Xuewu still respects the teaching profession, even though the other party is just a kindergarten teacher.
He stood up and introduced himself to Gu Ning, who was full of questions, "I've come to see Li Shu."
Gu Ning certainly knew them, although they had only met once and hadn't spoken much.
But what are the principal and teachers doing at this time? They should have given us advance notice if they were going to do a home visit.
She put down the phone, which hadn't been answered yet, looked at the two awkward people, nodded slightly, and said, "Hello."
Principal Liu hadn't expected Li Shu's mother to be so proud, even somewhat aloof.
Teacher Wang knew what kind of personality Li Shu's mother had, so she wasn't too surprised at the moment.
She was surprised by the environment of Li Shu's home, especially the black grand piano near the stairwell.
Let's not even talk about children learning piano; how many homes can actually fit a grand piano?
No wonder they hire nannies and tutors for their children; they must be quite well-off.
"I'm sorry to bother you with this visit."
Principal Liu, somewhat unaccustomed to the situation, changed into the guest slippers that Zhao Yaping had found for her, and walked in to greet everyone politely.
These days, it's rare to find people who need to change into slippers before entering a house. Is this the kind of family you'd expect from an ordinary family?
Teacher Wang was the same; the constraints of the environment made her unconsciously bow slightly to thank Zhao Yaping for helping them find slippers.
Zhao Yaping already knew about Li Shu's situation at school, but she had no say in the family.
So, out of politeness and courtesy, I found slippers for the other person and then went back inside.
The second brother has already said that the whole family will go to the hospital to visit his eldest sister after dinner.
Zhao Yaping always took her older sister as her role model, especially in her studies, where she never slacked off.
I have to go to the hospital tonight, so I need to finish my homework as soon as possible, otherwise I'll have to stay up all night when I get back.
"Please don't be shy, have a seat."
Li Xuewu maintained his distant smile and gestured towards the sofa.
Principal Liu nodded to Gu Ning, and then sat down on the sofa with Teacher Wang, who was carrying fruit.
“Mr. Li Shu, we hope that what happened these past few days has not caused any trouble for our child. We are truly sorry.”
She came with sincerity, and that sincerity was embodied in Teacher Wang beside her, not the fruit in Teacher Wang's hand.
The reason I reminded Teacher Wang not to bring expensive or numerous items was because I knew about Li Shu's family circumstances.
This family is definitely not short of fruit; buying too much or too expensive fruit would be inappropriate, but the sentiment behind it is appropriate.
Principal Liu was quite a clever person. After she finished apologizing, she gently touched Teacher Wang, who was sitting next to her and secretly observing the environment of the house, with the back of her hand.
At a time like this, how can you still think about anything else?
I'm truly impressed by you!
I'm not only convinced, I'm speechless—
"Ah—I'm sorry, Li Shu's father."
Reminded by the principal, Teacher Wang seemed to realize her mistake and bowed slightly apologetically, saying, "My attitude was wrong today; I shouldn't have spoken to you like that..."
"Cough cough—" Director Liu was furious. What was wrong with Xiao Wang? Why was he talking incoherently?
This was clearly the third sentence we had agreed on, so why was it said ahead of time?
Reminded by the principal, Teacher Wang panicked and her face, which had just been pale, suddenly turned red.
"Also—I shouldn't have discussed Li Shu's background, and I especially shouldn't have said it in front of her..."
"She is indeed young, having worked for less than two years, and her behavior is still like that of a child."
Director Liu knew she had to step in now. Xiao Wang said the second sentence they had agreed on, but not the first. Was he going to use a flashback to his own story?
While she was explaining to Teacher Wang, Gu Ning frowned.
"Teachers, I don't understand."
Her face was clearly angry as she stared at the two of them and asked, "You just said you were discussing Li Shu's background?"
The interrupted Director Liu froze awkwardly, looking at Li Xuewu with expectation and pleading.
If it were just Li Xuewu, that would be fine, but this Ice Princess is someone she can't handle when she really gets angry.
Not to mention her, even her lover was intimidated.
If it weren't for the princess's sake, would her lover have said something like "resolve it as soon as possible"?
Li Xuewu was still dissatisfied with what Teacher Wang had done, so at this moment he picked up his teacup and pretended not to know or see it.
Li Shu looked like a child who had made a mistake, standing helplessly to the side watching the adults.
Even as a little girl, she could sense the stiff atmosphere between the adults, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"Li Shu, help your aunt set the table."
Er Ya heard that people from the kindergarten had arrived, so she kept listening to the sounds coming from the living room.
Seeing that Sister Xiaoning was angry, he quickly came out of the kitchen and called Li Shu to the dining room.
Li Ning had some building blocks on the sofa in the restaurant and was curious about what they were doing.
With her father nodding in approval, Li Shu followed her aunt to the restaurant, glancing back every few steps.
She was afraid that her parents and kindergarten teacher would argue, which was a very frightening thing for her.
"What's so interesting about Li Shu's background?"
Gu Ning, still in that cold tone, looked at Teacher Wang and said, "Teacher Wang, are you very curious?"
No—it's not—
Teacher Wang was truly afraid of her now. She had never noticed before that Li Shu's mother was just indifferent, but seeing her angry today, she felt chilled to the bone.
"I hope not, I'm tired."
When Gu Ning gets serious, he really exudes an aura of authority. He stood up and went upstairs after saying just one sentence.
Principal Liu's expression froze. She hadn't expected Gu Ning to be so angry, not even giving her the slightest bit of face.
Teacher Wang was so frightened she almost cried. She had already cried that morning, and now the tears were flowing freely.
"Please bear with me. Although Li Ning is here, Li Shu is still my and her mother's first child."
If Gu Ning plays the bad cop, Li Xuewu has to play the good cop; he can't just arrange for Li Shu to transfer schools, can he?
So, Li Shu has no shortage of schooling opportunities, nor does she lack excellent educational resources.
With his and Gu Ning's abilities, they could easily choose from the best schools in Beijing, let alone the whole country.
If that's really what they thought, they wouldn't have arranged for Li Shu to attend the kindergarten near their home in the first place.
Li Xuewu and Gu Ning shared the same idea: Li Shu's upbringing, background, and appearance were already unusual enough, and neither of them wanted her to be even more unusual.
So Li Shu went to school wherever other children went, so that she would know that she was just a child who needed to grow up happily.
"I understand how you and Dr. Gu feel."
Principal Liu said very sincerely, "We have come here with good intentions today."
She gestured in the direction of the restaurant and said, "If possible, we can apologize to Li Shu."
"Since this happened in the kindergarten, let's resolve it there."
Knowing that his daughter was listening to the conversation in the restaurant, Li Xuewu said firmly, "I believe Li Shu can handle all of this."
“She has told us many interesting stories about kindergarten, including how kind Teacher Wang was to her.”
He raised his hand to signal to Teacher Wang and said, "We are not nitpicking parents, nor are we unforgiving villains, but please understand the heart of a father and mother."
"sorry--"
Teacher Wang cried again, not because she was frightened by Li Xuewu, but because of what he said.
I couldn't help but feel guilty as I listened to the students' parents talking about their students and praising them.
But what have I done?
She was only eighteen years old and had been working in a kindergarten since graduating from middle school. She had never seen the complexities of society.
When Principal Liu came, she mentioned that sometimes good friends are not necessarily good people, and good people may not necessarily choose to generously forgive your unintentional mistakes.
Many things are best left unchecked; once you start taking them seriously, they become beyond your control.
She now clearly understood how much influence Li Shu's parents had, but the principal's words were still echoing in her ears: the fact that they could come to the kindergarten to reason with her meant that they were upright gentlemen who would not stoop to scheming and plotting revenge behind her back.
People like this deserve our utmost respect, and we should constantly remind ourselves not to waste this good fortune.
What if the other party isn't as reasonable as Li Xuewu? Then she can only wait to be in trouble.
"I can accept your apology."
Li Xuewu nodded sincerely and said, "Please continue to take care of and help Li Shu grow. Thank you for your hard work."
"Waaah—" Teacher Wang was truly a sentimental person; upon hearing him say that, she cried even louder.
What kind of heart could a girl like that have? She can cry like this after just a few words.
Principal Liu's hand was practically pounding against her knee, a clear reminder that she had gone too far.
She did tell Teacher Wang when she came that men have a heart that cherishes women, and if Li Shu's mother was unhappy, she would shed tears to gain sympathy.
Yes, she did manage to gain sympathy from Teacher Wang, but she shouldn't have let herself wail and cry like that, or she'd look like a silly girl.
Li Xuewu's shrewdness in speaking and acting was so profound that even Director Liu felt inferior to him; this is the demeanor and charisma that a leader of a large corporation should possess.
While feeling helpless at Teacher Wang's naiveté, she also couldn't help but admire him, realizing that as a group leader, he could win people over with just a few words.
Have you ever heard the saying "winning people over with virtue"?
You've heard of it, but do you know how to use it?
Yes, I know how to use it, but who can apply it flexibly when actually experiencing these things?
See the big picture in the small details, and hear the thunder in the silence.
She never imagined that Li Xuewu and Gu Ning would kick them out of the house because of this, let alone that they would curse like ordinary people.
Similarly, she never expected Li Xuewu to be so "unforgiving" as to make Teacher Wang cry.
Think about it, they came to apologize, and whether it's sincere or not is just a reflection of their true feelings.
Now look what happened. When he came, he was 60% apologetic and 80% expressive, but after a few words from Li Xuewu, Teacher Wang felt almost 120% guilty, practically ready to die to atone for his sins.
Therefore, some people are so powerful that they can influence your emotions and even control your thoughts.
After Teacher Wang cried like that, she will have to feel 120% apologetic towards Li Shu at the kindergarten from now on.
Even if it decreases year by year, Li Shu should still retain around 90 points by the time she starts elementary school.
She had been implicated by the outspoken Teacher Wang, so she acknowledged her mistake and would never be allowed to raise her voice again.
Right now, she actually hoped that Li Xuewu and his wife would start cursing at them, so that they would appear more vulnerable.
But he's a humble gentleman, with a magnanimous demeanor. How can we break this deadlock?
Winning people over with virtue is an unsolvable problem.
"We should have invited you two to stay for dinner."
Of course, Li Xuewu wouldn't let the silly girl, Teacher Wang, cry her heart out at home, nor did he really want them to stay for dinner.
If someone makes a mistake and still wants to eat, what kind of life will they have?
Forgiving them is about taking care of Li Shu's feelings and showing the magnanimity of our family, but we must stick to the attitude and care that should be expressed.
So he raised his hand to look at his watch and explained, "My sister-in-law is giving birth this afternoon, and our whole family is planning to have a quick bite and then go to the hospital to visit her."
"I'm so sorry if I've neglected you."
"No, no, no, please don't be so polite."
Principal Liu naturally knew that they were not accepting guests, so she took the initiative to help the silly girl to her feet and said politely, "I know Li Shu likes to eat fruit. This is a small token of her appreciation from Teacher Wang. Please don't find it offensive."
"I shouldn't have accepted it, thank you."
Li Xuewu smiled faintly and beckoned Li Shu, who had been looking around the restaurant, to come out and see the guests off.
"Principal Liu and Teacher Wang are leaving. Shouldn't you see them off?"
"Dad—" Li Shu first walked to his side, took his hand, and then politely said goodbye to the teacher and the principal.
Teacher Wang was still immersed in guilt, and when she saw Li Shu coming over, she couldn't stop her tears from flowing.
"I'm so sorry, teacher!"
She knelt down and hugged Li Shu, tears and snot streaming down her face, leaving Li Shu completely bewildered.
"I won't bother you any longer." Principal Liu was in a hurry, so she pulled her aside, changed into slippers, and quickly left.
Li Xuewu and his daughter escorted them all the way to the gate, showing them the proper etiquette.
Respecting teachers and valuing their teachings demonstrates high moral character.
Sometimes, what people do is seen by Heaven, and you can't expect people to say anything about it.
Does that mean he's using his power to bully people?
He didn't have the power to bully a little girl; he simply planted a seed in her heart, which would sprout and take root many years later.
This seed can grow leaves of self-love, bloom flowers of confidence, and bear fruits of self-respect.
***
"You're quite soft-hearted—"
In the ward, after hearing Gu Ning's explanation, Zhao Yafang glared at Li Xuewu with dissatisfaction.
She couldn't stand seeing her child being bullied at school, especially by teachers.
Although Li Shu wasn't her child, she grew up by her side and had long been treated like her own daughter.
It was only after Li Shu arrived at the ward and chattered about how her teacher and the principal had come to visit her at home that Zhao Yafang noticed her and asked Li Xuewu and his wife why.
She's a teacher herself, and also in charge of administration, so she knows all the ins and outs of this.
Are the principal and teachers visiting homes together to solicit donations?
Gu Ning's explanation made her even angrier, angry at Li Xuewu's feigned magnanimity.
However, she appreciated Gu Ning's attitude. Looking at the little one lying in her arms, she kept saying that a mother's strength is boundless and that she must protect her.
Li Xuewu found it amusing; his sister-in-law was being incredibly sensitive at this moment, and he didn't dare to explain too much.
Li Xuecai and Ji Yuxiu have already gone back with the old lady and the child. Li Shun is not on duty today, but he stayed to wait for Liu Yin to leave together.
Li Xue is in the same situation. Her older brother is on night shift tonight, and Liu Yin's shift won't be until tomorrow. The family has already arranged the shifts.
Have you given the child a formal name yet?
Li Xuewu changed the subject, thus diverting his sister-in-law's attention; he didn't want to affect Li Shu too much.
Li Shu is still young now. When she gets older, it will be impossible to hide the truth anymore. At that time, it will be natural to let things take their course.
Telling her this so early will only leave her with psychological trauma during her immature stage.
Everything is fate, and Li Xuewu still believes so today, as does Gu Ning.
"How about calling her Li Yue?"
Zhao Yafang, having finally gotten the daughter she had been longing for, was like a shrewd old hen, and without caring that her parents-in-law were still there, she directly expressed her thoughts.
In fact, the Li family didn't have any rigid family traditions or adhere to the "three obediences and four virtues"—that's all part of modern society.
What does "new society" mean?
That old way of doing things should have been extinct long ago.
The reason why Li Xuewu and the others were silent for more than ten seconds after Zhao Yafang said this was because of Li Shun.
Everyone knows that what Li Shun, as a grandfather, looks forward to most is naming his grandchildren.
However, he was clueless about naming things; he couldn't come up with even two characters in three days, which made people really impatient.
The only grandchild in his family whose name he gave was Li Shu; neither Li Ning nor Li Tang were named by him.
When Zhao Yafang said this, it was clear that she didn't intend to ask her father-in-law to name the child.
Liu Yin understood her husband's feelings, and at that moment she quietly patted his hand and looked at him with concern.
Li Shun didn't rush to speak, waiting for Li Xuewu and the others to discuss the meaning and auspiciousness of the character "Yue" before he said, "It's a good name, let's call him Li Yue."
"Listen to Dad, he can't go wrong."
Li Xuewu was still thinking about how to deal with the situation when he saw that the other man had spoken, so he quickly replied with this sentence.
Zhao Yafang, being intelligent and perceptive, naturally understood his reminder and intention, and felt quite embarrassed at that moment.
Li Xuewen had mentioned it to her before. Back then, when Li Tang was being named, the couple had neglected their father's opinion. This time, they must try to get their father's opinion first.
Even if you don't use it, you should still ask the elderly for their opinion, as it shows respect.
But she loved this daughter so much and was overjoyed that her wish had come true, that she forgot about the matter for a moment.
Now that Li Xuewu had given her a way out, how could she possibly refuse?
"Yueyue, Grandpa has named her—"
Instead of saying it directly, she teased the child lying next to her with his eyes closed, saying, "From now on, your name will be Li Yue. When you grow up, you must take good care of your grandparents."
Li Xue stood aside and witnessed the atmosphere shift from tense to harmonious. Just moments ago, her palms were sweating with anxiety, but now, seeing her father nod with satisfaction and relief, she breathed a sigh of relief.
In the three generations of the Li family, only two people are smart: the eldest sister-in-law and the second brother. The rest are all idiots.
"Li Shu, Li Tang, Li Ning, Li Yue!"
Li Shu, being the most clever, stood by the bed and muttered, "My little sister's name is Li Yue, and she's the youngest!"
"Yes, Li Yue is the youngest sister." Zhao Yafang smiled and looked at Li Shu, teasing her, "When your sister grows up, you can take her out to play, okay?"
“Okay!” Li Shu eagerly replied, “I’ll teach her to sing, dance, and even draw!”
"Wow, Li Shu is such a good older sister!"
Zhao Yafang smiled and praised her, "You must never bully your sister in the future."
"Of course not—"
Li Shu glanced at her aunt standing by the window and pouted, "Only my aunt would bully my little sister."
"Li Shu—are you itching for a beating?"
(End of this chapter)