Chapter 434: The Monkey Enrolls

"Tongwei, the closest relationship in this world is kinship, followed by the binding of interests. You just said it yourself, they will likely marry into other families of comrades-in-arms in the future; it is nothing more than strengthening the relationship between each other."

"Your godfather also has some connections in Sijiucheng, and his background is no worse than Chen Yanshi's comrades-in-arms."

"If you can persuade Chen Yang, then after you graduate, your godfather can have you both transferred to Sijiucheng, so you won't have to look at Chen Yanshi's face anymore."

In Qi Tongwei's perspective, Chen Yang was a perfect girl, only unable to resist due to the oppression of the older generation.

Zhang Ping'an did not know much about Chen Yang either, and she had never appeared in the original drama, but in Qi Tongwei's memories, she was indeed a rare "white moonlight."

"Godfather, I..."

"There is no rush for this matter. You still have a year until graduation, and Chen Yang has two more years. Take your time to consider it; this period will also allow you to see more people clearly."

"Mm, okay." Qi Tongwei only felt that after speaking his mind, his whole person felt much lighter.

"Alright, don't bottle things up in the future. Your parents at home are terribly worried; make sure to send them a message to let them know you're safe."

"Mm, okay, thank you, Godfather."

"Silly boy, let's go. There are plenty of things you like to eat in the trunk; they were all prepared by your brothers and sisters."

The two got out of the car and took two large bags of food from the trunk.

"Go back now. If anything happens in the future, just tell me. Although your godfather is a businessman, my background is bigger than you imagine. We don't look for trouble, but we don't fear it either."

"Mm."

"Old... hello, hello." Lao San Wu Haifeng shook hands with Zhang Ping'an with familiar ease.

"This is my godfather."

"What? Godfather? Oh, oh, hello, Godfather."

"......"

"Ah, no, hello, Uncle."

"Hehe, hello, little fatty. Alright, Tongwei, you guys go back."

"Mm, Godfather, drive slowly on your way."

Not until Zhang Ping'an's car drove far away did Wu Haifeng recover from the sadness of being called a "little fatty."

"Lao Liu, is that really our godfather? He looks only about eight or ten years older than us."

"Mm, let's go, let's head back."

Seeing that it wasn't just Wu Haifeng who got out of the car with Qi Tongwei, but also Liang Lu, she frowned, noted the license plate number, and then paid no more attention.

"Adopted sons, Godfather has brought you good things to eat!"

Before Wu Haifeng had even opened the dormitory door, his arrogant voice went inside. Qi Tongwei, behind him, felt helpless; this guy just loved to court disaster, only to beg for mercy in all sorts of ways after being disciplined.

"Dadan!"

As a result, Wu Haifeng directly tossed out pork jerky, beef jerky, Beijing-style pastries, donkey rolls, and more.

"Is it true, Godfather?" The burly Lao Wu saw the food and decisively changed his tone.

"......"

"Lao Liu, your brother came again?"

"It's my godfather. He was passing through Jingzhou and brought me some food."

"Tsk tsk, you kid are really lucky. If it's not your brother passing by, it's your godfather passing by."

"Hehe, they don't treat me like an outsider. My godfather's family is very good to me."

"I can tell. You went out for a trip, and your whole spirit is different."

"Your godfather must be a capable person; he talked you through it in less than half an hour."

"Mm, I've figured it out now. No matter what, studying is the priority. Everything else can wait until after graduation."

"Mm, that's how it should be."

With Zhang Ping'an's guidance and guarantee, Qi Tongwei's mindset quickly adjusted, and he threw himself back into intense study while maintaining contact with Chen Yang.

Ever since Qi Tongwei was kicked out of her house by her father, Chen Yang had completely lost her former respect for her father in her heart.

She had thought she would receive her family's blessing, but it turned out to be the exact opposite. Not only did they oppose it, but they also drove him away in the most hurtful way possible. She was filled with guilt toward Qi Tongwei.

Qi Tongwei did not blame her, but the knot in his heart was not so easily untied, and neither of them had their former spirit.

After returning to school following the New Year, Qi Tongwei had indeed been avoiding Chen Yang whenever possible, but now that Zhang Ping'an had talked it through with him, he could face Chen Yang calmly.

"Senior, I'm sorry..."

"Chen Yang, I don't blame you. I've thought a lot these days. Your father opposes us being together simply because he sees my rural background and lack of connections, thinking I'm not good enough for you."

"I don't blame him for that. Every father loves his daughter and wants her to have a better destination. I can understand that."

"But he shouldn't have thrown away my gifts, and he shouldn't have rubbed my dignity into the dirt. I can't get past that in my heart."

"I know, I know it all. Brother Tongwei, it was my father's fault. I apologize to you on his behalf."

"No need, Chen Yang. This has nothing to do with you. From now on, I will study hard and work diligently after graduation. I will surpass the starting line your father sees."

"Chen Yang, I'm sorry, let's break up."

"No, Brother Tongwei, there are still so many, many things we haven't finished doing together. We..."

Chen Yang panicked a little. Qi Tongwei was the perfect partner in her heart, and these past two years had given her happiness she had never known before.

"Chen Yang, we are together now, but what about later? Your father won't accept me, and I no longer have the expectations I once had for your father. I don't want to put you in a difficult position between your family and me."

When Qi Tongwei first heard Qin Wenzhang say that Chen Yanshi was an Old Cadre, despite never having met him, he was full of respect for him. But Chen Yanshi's words directly shattered the filter in Qi Tongwei's heart.

"I..."

Chen Yang was a bit dazed. She had indeed been taking things for granted. Unless she left her family, it was impossible for Chen Yanshi to agree to her being with Qi Tongwei.

In the following days, Qi Tongwei returned to his old routine. He tried to treat Chen Yang with a normal heart, but that was clearly not very possible.

Qi Tongwei had let go, but Chen Yang continued as she pleased. Whenever they met at the Library, she would be as intimate as when they were dating before.

Qi Tongwei was no saint; he naturally found it hard to remain indifferent to the flirtations of his first love and "white moonlight," and the two of them ended up back together in a muddled haze.

It couldn't be said that it was easy to get along, only that the relationship was complicated; it didn't have the sense of distance like classmates, nor was it as intimate as lovers, but rather like a young couple having a spat.

Soon it was the new student orientation season again, and Qi Tongwei entered the first semester of his senior year; his position as Student Union Vice Chairman was also officially confirmed.

"Brother Tongwei."

"Chen Hai, you actually got in."

The impression Chen Hai gave Qi Tongwei was that of a slacker, and he hadn't expected that he would actually be able to get into Handong University.

In fact, Qi Tongwei was unaware that every university practiced local protectionism; as a Jingzhou native, Chen Hai's grades naturally didn't need to be as high as Qi Tongwei's.

"That's right."

"Do you need me to arrange for someone to take you to the dormitory?"

"No need, I'm familiar with this place."

"Alright then, if you need anything in the future, just come find me."

"Okay."

No sooner had Chen Hai left than Hou Liangping arrived to register:

"A few seniors, I am a new student in the Political and Law Department, Hou Liangping; I was wondering..."

"Good, fill out this form, and someone will take you to the dormitory in a moment."

"Good, many thanks, senior."

Chen Hai had arrived the earliest, and at this moment he was the only one in the dormitory; he was just making his bed when he heard the dormitory door being pushed open.

"Hello, Chen Hai."

"Hello, hello, Hou Liangping."

"Classmate, you arrived so early; are you also from Jingzhou?"

"No, I'm from Yantai; I arrived yesterday and stayed at the Reception House for the night. Chen Hai, are you from Jingzhou?"

"Mm, my home is not far from here."