Chapter 441: Graduation

"Has your godfather met me? Does he look like he's in his thirties?"

"Yes, my godfather is fifty-three this year, but he knows martial arts and is also a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, so he is skilled at nourishing his health and doesn't look old. So you and Teacher Gao really have met?"

"Hmm, that must be it. We must have met once. Can your godfather really get you transferred to Sijiucheng?"

"Yes, my godfather used to be the head of the Logistics Department at a state-run factory and is on good terms with many factory leaders. Transferring me there shouldn't be a problem."

"Later, he responded to the state's call and entered the market. Oriental Supermarket is one of my godfather's businesses."

"Indeed, if a person is outstanding, they can shine anywhere. I really admire your godfather a bit."

You have to know that for a factory's head of the Logistics Department—not to mention it being a lucrative department, but also being a department head—it takes a lot of determination to enter the market, and the key is that he actually succeeded.

Oriental Supermarket is a chain, after all. Just in Jingzhou alone, there are five, and now it seems there is an Oriental Supermarket under construction in Luzhou as well.

"Hehe, my godfather is indeed very impressive."

"Ugh~"

"Teacher Gao, is what I said disgusting? Why is Teacher Wu...?"

"......"

"It has nothing to do with you. Your Teacher Wu might have been choked by the smoke from my cigarette."

"Oh, I see."

After Qi Tongwei took his leave and departed, Gao Yuliang also had to re-evaluate Liang Qunfeng.

Although Liang Qunfeng was his best guide, he did not want his future old leader to be a person of petty schemes; even if he did not enter officialdom, he could not associate with such a person.

While Gao Yuliang's thoughts were still drifting, Wu Huifen's words reached him.

"Old Gao, I might be pregnant."

"What? Are you serious?"

Gao Yuliang was so excited that his cigarette fell to the ground. One must know that the two had not been able to conceive again since they had their daughter, Gao Fangfang.

The two had tried hard, but there were no results. Later, because of family planning, they lost the inclination, but he never expected such a sudden surprise today.

Men have a paranoid pursuit of carrying on the family line, and even Gao Yuliang could not be an exception.

"I'm not sure either, but my period really seems to have not come this month."

"Then let's go to the Hospital to check."

"But..."

Wu Huifen was worried that the child would affect Gao Yuliang's future plans, especially since family planning was so strict now.

"It's fine, we'll just pay the fine. The child is the most important thing."

"Okay."

The two specifically chose a hospital far from their residence for the check-up, and the result did not disappoint them; she was indeed pregnant, and with twins at that.

"Good, good, good," Gao Yuliang was so excited he could not control himself, his face smiling more brilliantly than a chrysanthemum.

Wu Huifen was also very happy. She was only in her early thirties at this time and was not considered an elderly pregnant woman, so she could fully carry the child to term.

In fact, this was largely thanks to Qi Tongwei. Zhang Ping'an would almost always leave a portion of the tea leaves and Medicinal Wine he gave him for Gao Yuliang, which was the main factor in why the Gao couple could successfully conceive.

Gao Yuliang also vaguely felt it should be related to the Medicinal Wine Qi Tongwei sent; every time he finished drinking it, he felt his whole body warm, especially his lower back.

And those tea leaves—after drinking them, he felt refreshed and his thinking was agile; even after staying up late, he was not as exhausted as before.

"Keep this low-key for now. You should also teach fewer classes from now on and try to rest more. Let's have less contact with Liang Lu."

"Mm, okay."

Neither of them made it public and continued to go to work as usual, but Liang Lu was getting a bit anxious.

"Teacher Wu, has Qi Tongwei's application for postgraduate studies been approved?"

"It's approved. Tongwei is also Old Gao's most proud student. One is willing to teach, and the other is willing to learn."

"The Youth League Committee office is indeed quite good, but since they both want to pursue advanced studies, that is also a good thing. Maybe in the future, you two will really be colleagues."

Liang Lu frowned slightly. She had previously been able to vaguely sense the goodwill Wu Huifen was projecting, but now these words clearly had a sense of distance. She did not understand what had happened.

"That's true," Liang Lu reluctantly echoed.

Now with Gao Yuliang there, and Qi Tongwei not having graduated yet, his grades and character were clear for all to see; Liang Lu had no way to do anything to him at all.

"Damn it."

Liang Lu only felt she had anger she couldn't vent, and her heart felt stifled. The students who went to the Youth League Committee office today were all startled by Liang Lu's low pressure, and they all ran off as soon as they finished their business.

"What's wrong with Teacher Liang today? So scary."

"Who knows? Don't you girls have those few days every month?"

"......"

After the male official from the Student Union finished speaking, he felt a chill down his back, and the female officials accompanying him were all glaring at him with ill intent.

"Ahem, I have something to do, I'm leaving." After the male official finished speaking, he ran away as if fleeing.

"Hmph, lucky for him he ran fast."

In the graduation season of July 1989, the six people including Qi Tongwei also faced separation, and they all had good jobs in their respective localities.

"Old Six, brother is going to the Procuratorate first. We'll celebrate when you graduate from your postgraduate studies."

Of the five, only Qin Wenzhang stayed in Jingzhou, and he even entered the Procuratorate related to their major, which was considered the best among them.

Although the other four returned to their respective hometowns, they were inherently a step behind the provincial capital, Jingzhou.

Of course, Yan Wei's Quancheng was also fine, but it was a pity that the unit he entered was a subordinate county-level city of Quancheng.

The six of them gathered one last time. Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit sad, Qin Wenzhang could not help but say:

"Everyone doesn't need to be like this. We basically all work in Handong. Even if we are in different places in the future, it's just a matter of stepping on the gas pedal."

"Right, most of us are in the public security, procuratorial, and legal departments, which is already very rare. We will communicate and share resources in the future."

"Yes, maybe in the future we can even fight side by side, hahaha."

"Correct."

Once the young man's heroic spirit was released, the sorrowful atmosphere instantly dissipated completely, and one by one they laughed heartily, imagining the future.

The next day, Qi Tongwei and Qin Wenzhang saw the four of them off, and they all moved out of the dormitory.

"Number Six, do you have a place to stay? My parents bought me an apartment right across from the school; if you have nowhere else, why don't you come stay with me?"

"Ah? No, no need, Boss. Actually, I also bought an apartment in the residential complex across the street."

"Oh? What a coincidence. Which building? We can visit each other often."

Qin Wenzhang assumed it was bought for him by Qi Tongwei's godfather, so he wasn't surprised; after all, a single luxury car could buy two or three apartments.

"Building Three, Unit One, 301. What about you, Boss?"

"I'm on the third floor of Building Five. We aren't far apart, so just give me a shout if you need anything in the future."

"Alright."

Taking advantage of the summer break, Qi Tongwei brought his family over for a housewarming; Qi Tongyu looked at the three apartments, and especially upon learning that one of them was hers, her eyes were filled with disbelief, followed by silly, happy chuckles.

"Big Brother, you're the best."

"Best at what? If you don't get into Handong University, it'll be a waste for you to live there."

"I will definitely study hard and strive, strive to get in..." Qi Tongyu became anxious, but the more she spoke, the less confident she felt.

"Alright, Dad is just teasing you. But you're still young, so I'll transfer the title to you later."

"Mm, okay."

The family of four quickly prepared a table full of dishes, and just as they were about to start eating, someone knocked on the door.

"Knock, knock, knock."

"Who is it? Sister, who are you looking for?"

"You must be Tongyu, right? I am your brother's, uh, junior schoolmate."

"Chen Yang?"

Qi Tongwei had told her that he was having a housewarming today, but he hadn't expected her to actually come.

"Yes, hello Uncle, hello Auntie."

"Good, good, good. Daughter, you've come at just the right time, come in and sit."