Chapter 1522: Good Times, Turning into Memories 2

Shi Youxuan gave her husband a thumbs-up: "You're brilliant."

She had been too anxious and confused, never expecting this method; it was indeed a good solution!

The couple discussed it for a while longer, then turned off the lights to sleep.

The next day.

Sheng Hanyu called Zirui to the Study and said to him: "I have something to tell you."

"Your mother and I discussed it yesterday, and we both feel that Qi Shishi is diligent and eager to learn; it's a pity for her to be at the orphanage, so we want to send her to A Country for school. What do you think?"

Zirui lowered his head and didn't speak for a long time.

His thinking was much more mature than his peers; rationally speaking, sending Qi Shishi to A Country was the best choice for her, no matter how one looked at it.

The fact that his father was the one telling him this, rather than his mother, also indicated that the matter was basically decided; asking for his opinion had little to do with the outcome.

Sheng Hanyu was still patient with his son; seeing that he didn't speak, he didn't urge him either.

After a long while, Zirui said: "I think your and Mother's approach is excellent; I have no objections."

"You agree?"

"Yes, Father, you are right; this is for Qi Shishi's future, and I have no reason to disagree."

Whether he felt sad inside, only Zirui himself knew.

But in the end, reason triumphed over emotion, which made Sheng Hanyu feel very gratified.

Zirui said he wanted to tell Qi Shishi the news himself and asked his father if that was alright.

"Of course, go ahead."

Brick Factory.

Qi Shishi's frail frame was pulling a cart full of bricks with great effort, sweating like rain.

Ahead was a small slope; although it wasn't very steep, she was struggling to pull it.

Zirui ran over and pushed from behind, and the cart full of bricks successfully went up the slope. Qi Shishi stopped and smiled: "I knew it was you. Aren't you supposed to go see your classmates today? Why did you come again?"

"Have you eaten? This is for you."

Zirui took a set of Chinese crepes out of his bag; it was still warm and smelled fragrant.

"It smells so good, thank you."

She had actually eaten before coming, but the work at the Brick Factory was too tiring and consumed too much energy.

Qi Shishi ate with great relish, quickly and with elegant movements.

The set of Chinese crepes was finished in no time.

The way Qi Shishi wolfed down the food made Zirui feel a bit uncomfortable. His female classmates were all raised pampered at home, and when they ate, they would only take a few bites before claiming they were full; he had never seen a girl eat with such relish.

If not for the pressures of life, she surely wouldn't have to be like this.

Studying abroad in A Country was indeed the best choice for Qi Shishi.

"Drink some water, don't choke." Zirui handed over a bottle of water.

"What's wrong with you today? You seem unhappy." Qi Shishi was very sharp and noticed it.

"Don't work today; I have something important to tell you."

"What is it?"

Zirui organized his words and asked: "Do you want to go to a better school to study?"

"Hmm?"

She smiled and said: "Go to First High School? I also want to test into First High School."

"Not First High School, going abroad, to study at the best school in A Country. Do you want to?"

Qi Shishi said: "Stop joking. I'm different now than I was before; how could I possibly have the chance to go to A Country to study?" She lowered her head, her expression a little sad.

A Country was a place all students in the world yearned for, but it wasn't a place just anyone could go!

Zirui said: "I'm not joking with you, it's real. My parents want to send you to A Country to study abroad. Are you willing?"

"Ah?"

So it wasn't a joke; it was actually true.

Qi Shishi was stunned and didn't answer for a long time.

She was too shocked; she hadn't expected it at all!

The Qi Family had wronged the Sheng Family, and whenever she faced the Sheng Family, she always felt guilty and lacked confidence.

But the Sheng Family had adopted her brother's son, and now they wanted to send her to A Country to study. Honestly speaking, if the roles were reversed and her own family were still alive, they certainly wouldn't be able to do this!

Should she go or not?

Logically, she should seize this opportunity and go.

But emotionally, she couldn't let go of two people—Shi Yuan and Zirui.

But what she couldn't let go of was likely what Mrs. Sheng was wary of; although she was young, she understood this in her heart.

Qi Shishi was silent for a long time, then suddenly asked: "What do you think?"

Zirui said: "I think you should go. If it were me, I would seize such an opportunity."

That was right; she should go, but the problem was... she couldn't bear to part with the people before her!

Qi Shishi smiled, pretending to be relaxed: "Go back and thank your parents for me. Mr. Sheng and Mrs. Sheng are good people. Even though our family treated your family that way back then, they still want to send me to study abroad. I will remember this kindness."

"I won't be an ingrate in the future." The last sentence was quiet, but very clear. Zirui heard it but didn't say anything.

He didn't know how to respond; it seemed no matter how he answered, it wouldn't be appropriate.

Zirui felt very unsettled inside. He felt that Qi Shishi was a very good girl, and for such a good girl, his mother couldn't tolerate her; it really shouldn't be this way.

At his age, he truly couldn't understand the things that had happened between the adults in the past. Zirui had been too young then; some things he had no memory of, and even for those he did, the impressions weren't deep.

Both of them didn't speak for a long time, and finally, it was Qi Shishi who broke the silence.

"Before I leave, I want to see Shi Yuan. Could you help me ask if that's alright?" Shi Yuan was the only blood relative she had left in this world; once she went abroad to study, she might not see him for years.

"We'll go right now." Zirui took her hand.

Qi Shishi pulled away: "No, it's better to call first. I'll go only if Madam Sheng agrees. If your mother doesn't agree, you must not force it."

She was very meticulous and considered things comprehensively.

"Alright, I'll ask now." Zirui made a phone call to ask his mother if she would agree to Qi Shishi coming to the house to see Shi Yuan.

"Let her come."

His mother did not object.

Zirui brought Qi Shishi back to the Sheng Family, and she went upstairs to see Shi Yuan, who was taking an afternoon nap.

Qi Shishi did not stay long, nor did she wake him up; she sat by the window for a while before coming back down.

She took out an IOU from her bag that had already been written and signed.

Qi Shishi handed the IOU to Shi Youxuan with both hands and said: "Madam Sheng, this is my IOU. I will pay you back for the study abroad expenses and Shi Yuan's upbringing costs in the future."

Shi Youxuan took it, tore it up without even looking at it, and threw it into the trash can.

"There's no need for an IOU. As a young girl going out on your own, you must take good care of yourself. If you have any difficulties, come to me at any time; don't be shy..." Shi Youxuan gave a few words of advice and told her to go back and prepare, as she would be leaving the day after tomorrow.

Everything had already been arranged in A Country: the best school, the best class, and the best teachers.

The standards for food and lodging were the same as when she had sent Shi Ran away back then!

Although Shi Youxuan was unwilling for her to be too close to her son, she would not make things difficult for a young girl.

Today was the day Qi Shishi was leaving for A Country.

Zirui went to the Study to read and did not go to see her off.