Chapter 85: The Teacher's Rebirth

Teacher Ke hung up the phone, and Wen Leyu immediately leaned in, asking worriedly, "Mom, Dad seems... very angry?"

"Heh~"

Teacher Ke smiled and said, "It's nothing. He doesn't understand the situation. If he knew how he was able to return, I guarantee he wouldn't have a shred of temper left."

Wen Leyu was stunned for a moment, pointed outside the office, and asked in a low voice, "Does he not know about the novel Li Ye wrote?"

"He definitely doesn't know," Teacher Ke said to her daughter. "Your father boarded the train from the north the day before yesterday, just arrived in the capital today, and then went straight to your Grandpa Peng's place. Where would he have had the time to learn about the novel?"

Teacher Ke had not told her husband, Wen Qingsheng, about using "The Fugitive Deserter" to pull strings and operate; after all, it was still unknown whether it would succeed, and telling him would only increase his anxiety and worry.

But she hadn't expected things to happen so suddenly. Receiving her husband's call today, he had already arrived in the capital and even met Uncle Peng.

Uncle Peng and those people certainly wouldn't mention the novel to Wen Qingsheng.

Could they say to him: "So many people are coming back lately that we're simply too busy to handle it. We had originally forgotten about you, but because of a novel, we finally remembered you, you little brat..."

Wouldn't that be awkward?

Wouldn't that be upsetting?

"Oh~"

Hearing Teacher Ke's words, Wen Leyu felt instantly relieved.

However, she immediately thought of something else and asked her mother in a low voice, "Then, the things Dad said just now at Uncle Peng's place..."

Although Wen Leyu was young, due to the environment she grew up in, she still knew a few things.

Wen Qingsheng's words on the phone just now were intense; it certainly wouldn't be good if outsiders heard them.

Teacher Ke smiled and shook her head, not giving Wen Leyu too much of an explanation.

If it were a purely professional relationship, Wen Qingsheng wouldn't dare let out a peep in front of those people; he would have to hold it in.

But having been watched as he grew up, occasionally crying and making a scene was the only way to exchange for more benefits.

The crying child gets the milk; Wen Qingsheng is stubborn, but he isn't stupid.

"Uncle, I've suffered so many grievances for so many years; my wife and children have suffered so many grievances; I almost died of lovesickness; my father... sob sob sob."

Of course, every time you cry, the sentiment thins by a fraction, so it shouldn't be used lightly.

But it's already '82, and many people have already returned. With every radish occupying a hole, if you don't cry or make a scene now, are you waiting to eat rotten peaches?

As for Wen Qingsheng revealing his true feelings on the phone, that was only human nature; Uncle Peng shouldn't blame him.

And judging from the current situation, the result was extremely good, exceeding Teacher Ke's expectations, so Teacher Ke was also very happy and gratified.

"Alright, it's fine. You don't need to worry about these things; just focus on your exams."

Wen Leyu nodded heavily and said joyfully, "In just over a month, I'll be able to see Dad and my brother!"

"It won't take a month," Teacher Ke said with certainty. "With your father's temper, he'll come to see us very soon."

Teacher Ke and Wen Leyu exited the principal's office and were greeted by Principal Chang, whose face was wrinkled like a chrysanthemum.

Principal Chang had heard Teacher Ke's words, "Now that I'm leaving, it's irresponsible to the children," and he understood that this fallen phoenix, Teacher Ke, had been reborn from the ashes in the blink of an eye.

Therefore, the wrinkles squeezed out by the smile on Principal Chang's face were packed with the meaning of "Congratulations, congratulations."

Seeing Principal Chang come to greet them, Teacher Ke took the initiative and said, "Thank you, Principal Chang. For more than half a year, I've been under your care..."

"What are you saying? It is I who should thank you," Principal Chang laughed and said. "Ever since Teacher Ke arrived, the English proficiency at our County No. 2 Middle School has risen in a straight line. In this preliminary exam, many people did quite well!"

"Not at all, not at all..."

Seeing her mother talking endlessly with the principal, Wen Leyu slipped away quietly and walked toward Li Ye, who was waiting not far away.

Looking at Wen Leyu, whose face was full of joy that she couldn't hide, Li Ye smiled and said, "Good news?"

Wen Leyu pursed her lips in a smile and nodded heavily, not explaining on the spot.

But after she leaned close to Li Ye, she said in a low voice, "I'll tell you later."

Li Ye didn't need to ask; he could guess it eight or nine times out of ten.

He just smiled and said, "Alright, I'll cook a few good dishes tonight to celebrate."

Meanwhile, He Weiguo, who had followed Li Ye and the others, had already started slipping toward the back.

Seeing how intimate the principal was with Teacher Ke, he'd better run fast! Don't get caught and dealt with later with nowhere to reason.

But just as he took two steps, he heard Li Ye's voice behind him.

"Leaving already? Not going to chat for a while?"

"........."

"I, I still have to go home and do my homework!"

He Weiguo didn't even dare to look back; he ran headlong, swearing never to get involved with Li Ye, that jinx, ever again.

By evening, Li Ye cooked a few dishes himself, which greatly surprised Wen Leyu and the others.

They had originally thought Li Ye was the type to talk but not act, never expecting his skills in the kitchen to be so remarkable.

Li Ye had even bought orange soda today, and the atmosphere at the small dining table instantly became lively.

Everyone imitated the way adults drank, "I toast you a cup," "I'll finish mine first," laughing and chatting—it was incredibly lively.

At this moment, Li Ye finally saw in Han Xia, Hu Man, and the others the youthful, lively, and mischievous shadows of the girls from the future.

Especially Wen Leyu, who seemed to have cast off the shackles binding her in an instant; her brilliant smile greatly amazed Li Ye, Li Dayong, and the others.

In Li Ye's memory, this was only the second time this little girl had laughed out loud!

【The training has been somewhat successful; this old man is very gratified.】

After more than half a year of Li Ye's training, Wen Leyu's skin already had a faint rosy glow, and certain areas had also sprouted like buds, filling out a circle.

It was just that compared to Hu Man, Han Xia, and the others, she was still somewhat lacking.

But Li Ye was, after all, an old driver of several decades; he had long since learned to view problems with a "developmental perspective."

Girls change eighteen times; this is one threshold for a girl's transformation, and the other is after becoming a wife and mother.

For a big-boned girl like Han Xia, once she passes thirty and is burdened with a family, if she is self-disciplined and restrained, it's fine; if not, having a tiger's back and a bear's waist is also possible.

But for someone like Wen Leyu, when that time comes, her body will plump up like it's being blown up with air; what should be there will naturally be there, and what should be thin will naturally remain thin.

That is the true welfare for a man for the better half of his life!

Some girls can only be possessed for a moment,

Some girls are worth possessing for a lifetime.

Teacher Ke's news quickly spread throughout the entire school.

Everyone's gaze toward Teacher Ke and Wen Leyu changed.

Before, Teacher Ke was just an external teacher with 18.5 a month; now... she was a "big shot" that everyone couldn't reach.

It is said that some people in the county wanted to come over to "send warmth," but Teacher Ke politely declined them all!

Well-informed sources revealed a piece of information, whether true or false—before Teacher Ke came down, she was half a rank higher than the big shots in the city.

County No. 2 Middle School also improved Teacher Ke's living conditions.

Originally, Principal Chang wanted to change Teacher Ke to a more decent place to live, but Teacher Ke didn't agree; it was only for a month or so, no need to go through so much trouble.

Principal Chang had no choice but to renovate Teacher Ke's small dormitory inside and out, replacing it with a new bed, a new desk, a new door, and new windows.

If it weren't for the fact that the Post and Telecommunications Bureau was too arrogant these days, Principal Chang could have even arranged a private telephone for Teacher Ke.

But Teacher Ke didn't change a bit in how she treated her students.

She was still as gentle and elegant as ever. If students came to ask her questions, she would never show a shred of impatience, even during evening self-study hours.

This evening, Teacher Ke was on duty in the office.

This was her habit since coming to County No. 2 Middle School; if students needed to ask questions, they could knock on the door and find her at any time, a practice she had insisted on for hundreds of days as if it were one.

"Dong dong dong~"

"Come in~"

Jin Shengli and Xia Yue pushed the door and entered the office, smiling cautiously at the kind Teacher Ke.

"Oh, it's you two! Sit down!"

Teacher Ke didn't look coldly at them because of the conflict between Xia Yue and Li Ye, but instead greeted them peacefully to sit down.

After the two sat down, they were silent for two seconds before Jin Shengli spoke up and asked, "Teacher Ke, we came today because we want to ask you to help us consult on something.

Based on our current English grades and proficiency, do we meet the standards for exceptional admission to the Capital Foreign Studies University?"

"You want to take the exam for Capital Foreign Studies University?"

Teacher Ke was somewhat surprised. In recent years, English talent had increasingly shown the momentum of being a "hot commodity," so the popularity of applying to foreign language colleges had also continued to rise.

For someone like Jin Shengli, who could only score fifty or sixty on a 100-point test, wanting exceptional admission? That could be said to be somewhat... overestimating one's capabilities.

Xia Yue was a bit better; she scored 83 in English during the preliminary exam, which was considered quite good in a small place like Qingshui County.

But Capital Foreign Studies University was not an ordinary foreign language college; there were countless people across the country breaking their heads to get in!

Teacher Ke thought for a moment and said, "I don't know the standards for exceptional admission to Capital Foreign Studies. However, last year, Lu Jingyao's English score on the college entrance exam was 97. Besides, last year, the score for Capital Foreign Studies to recruit science students in Dongshan was also relatively low."

Teacher Ke emphasized the two words "college entrance exam" and "97," hoping the two would understand that the college entrance exam is not a preliminary exam, and you, Xia Yue, might not necessarily be Lu Jingyao.

Jin Shengli didn't show anything unusual, but Xia Yue's expression changed significantly.

Teacher Ke guessed that Jin Shengli was actually asking on behalf of Xia Yue, and Xia Yue was too embarrassed to consult her because of the small friction with Li Ye.

Xia Yue frowned and finally couldn't help but ask, "Teacher Ke, what if I can score over 90 in English?"

Teacher Ke said, "That also depends on the scores of other subjects. Even if there is a lower score for admission, there is a limit."

Jin Shengli immediately said, "Last year, Lu Jingyao scored 361. If the total score exceeds 400 this year, that should be fine, right?"

"This..."

Teacher Ke really didn't know what to say.

When these children face applying for schools, they only compare simple numbers, but they don't anticipate the details within.

The total score for this year's college entrance exam is 60 points higher than last year.

Among them, math is 20, English is 20, and biology is 20.

Xia Yue scored 404 in the preliminary exam, more than 40 points higher than Lu Jingyao, so after conversion, it seems she is even a little higher than Lu Jingyao.

But scores aren't calculated like that.

In the 1980s, without a syllabus and without standards, the difficulty of the college entrance exam questions had no certainty at all. For example, in the 1985 Chinese exam, among eight college students in a dormitory, only one passed.

Under such a fluctuating environment, you pin your hopes on exceptional admission... it's too dangerous.

"I can't be sure about this. I think there is a risk, and it's not small."

Teacher Ke gave her sincere opinion.

In her view, Xia Yue's current grades are already good, and applying for schools more securely is the right path.

Lu Jingyao had reviewed one-on-one with Teacher Ke for a long time before taking a dangerous path; Xia Yue's level is still far behind.

Xia Yue lowered her head, but soon raised it again and said firmly, "Teacher Ke, then what if I can score 430?"

"That... the possibility is high, but I think 440 is safe."

Teacher Ke had seen too many people like Xia Yue. She seemed to be asking you for advice, but in fact, she didn't want to hear your analysis; she only wanted to hear your agreement.

If Xia Yue could score 440, then applying for Capital Foreign Studies University would be fine. At worst, if she doesn't get into the English major, she can be transferred to a minor language!

Children these days think that anything foreign language-related is high-end; where would they know there are things like Punjabi?

"Thank you, Teacher Ke. We're going back now."

Teacher Ke's ambiguous words, heard in Xia Yue's ears, filled her with confidence, and she stood up to bid farewell to Jin Shengli and leave.

Teacher Ke was slightly stunned and added, "Actually, Xia Yue, you don't necessarily have to take the exam for Capital Foreign Studies. Many other undergraduate colleges are also good. There are too many variables in the college entrance exam; it's better to be safe."

"I know, thank you, Teacher Ke."

Watching Xia Yue's departing back, Teacher Ke sighed.

A child who has drilled into a dead end, how can she listen to advice?

After leaving Teacher Ke's office, Jin Shengli also advised Xia Yue, "Why don't you apply for other colleges? Safety first."

But Xia Yue said, "Lu Jingyao wrote back. She managed to get us a few more volumes of self-study books, including 'Algebra' and 'Plane Geometry.'

Now, what you and I lack is algebra and geometry. You say, if we make up for this deficiency, can we score 430?"

"That... that would be great."

Jin Shengli was overjoyed.

It turned out that they had just received the self-study books sent by Lu Jingyao a few days ago, and after reading them, they were hooked.

The self-study books were the "Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry Self-Study Series" from the Shanghai Science and Technology Press, commonly known as the "Seventeen Volumes."

Reprinted in 1977 when books were scarce, they were in short supply and couldn't be found on the market at all. Those who could possess the entire set of 17 volumes early on must have had great connections.

And Lu Jingyao said that it was also through a friend with a background that she managed to send three volumes of "Chemistry."

Chemistry was also a weak point for Xia Yue and the others, or rather, a weak point for the entire County No. 2 Middle School.

Because County No. 2 Middle School didn't have chemistry lab classes, many teachers couldn't even understand such abstract knowledge; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was like talking to a wall.

However, the "Chemistry" in the self-study series was rich in content, easy to understand, and explained profound things in simple terms, which was very conducive to students' self-study.

Even half a century later, this book still has important reference value.

Ever since Xia Yue and Jin Shengli got Lu Jingyao's test papers, their grades had been advancing by leaps and bounds, all rising by several dozen points.

So they naturally thought that after making up for the shortcomings in "Chemistry" and "Algebra," they would definitely be able to jump to another level.

420 points, 430 points, or even 440 points, would be no problem at all.

Wen Leyu's father arrived even faster than expected.

When a high-end sedan and a large truck drove into County No. 2 Middle School one after another, Wen Leyu was studying with Li Ye and the others at the Second Grain Store.

Teacher Luo came over in a rush, shouting, "Wen Leyu, your dad is here," which made the little girl freeze on the spot for five or six seconds.

Then she stood up abruptly and was about to run out, but she braked her steps and looked back at Li Ye.

In her autumn-water-like eyes, she conveyed the meaning, "Are you coming with me?"

Li Ye smiled and raised his chin, signaling her to go quickly.

At a time like this, it wasn't appropriate for him to go over and join the fun.

If they valued his kindness, they would naturally show it; rushing over would only demean himself and lower him to an awkward position.

Wen Leyu ran like the wind.

Hu Man and the others in the small warehouse all looked at her with envy, as well as at Li Ye.

By this time, even a blind person could see that Wen Leyu had a special attachment to Li Ye.

If this continued to develop smoothly... it would be incredible, incredible...

Wen Qingsheng came to Qingshui very low-key, only donating a truckload of grain and supplies to the school as a return for County No. 2 Middle School's care for Teacher Ke over the past half year.

This was much better than empty words; teachers and students in the school praised them one after another, their mouths full of how good Teacher Ke and her daughter were, completely forgetting the loneliness of the two when they first arrived.

By evening, Wen Leyu ran back to the Second Grain Store once.

She told Li Ye that tomorrow she would go to the countryside with her father and mother to visit some neighbors and friends she had gotten to know over the years.

The little girl chattered and explained to Li Ye, for example, in a certain month of a certain year, a neighbor aunt saw her sick and stewed her own chicken and brought it over.

For example, in a certain month of a certain day, the house they lived in leaked, and a few kind-hearted people risked danger to quietly fix the roof.

Teacher Ke kept every bit of these small favors in her heart and needed to go visit them.

Before leaving, Wen Leyu was shy for a long time before her face flushed red and she said to Li Ye, "Don't be anxious yet! My dad doesn't know about you yet! My mom will tell him later."

Li Ye was certainly not anxious; haste makes waste.

He had already set his sights on this little girl, Wen Leyu.

Wen Qingsheng and Teacher Ke took Wen Leyu and ran for a full day before paying back the kindness owed over the years. By the time they returned to the County No. 2 Middle School dormitory, it was already evening.

"Xiaoyu, go squeeze in with Hu Man in the girls' dormitory today! I have something to discuss with your dad."

"Okay!"

Wen Leyu agreed very crisply. She had been anxious for the past two days, waiting for her mom to tell her dad about Li Ye.

The small favors had all been repaid, but the biggest creditor was still left hanging!

After Wen Leyu left, Teacher Ke took out a complete manuscript and placed it in front of Wen Qingsheng.

"This is the reason why you were able to return suddenly. You'll understand after reading it."

Wen Qingsheng was stunned. These past few days, he had also asked his wife why he was able to return so suddenly, but Teacher Ke didn't say anything, and he thought it was because he had endured through it.

Wen Qingsheng was originally in a hurry to do some things, but now he could only pick up the manuscript and flip through it quickly, somewhat absent-mindedly.

But he only flipped through it for five minutes before he immediately realized something.

He looked up at his wife in surprise and asked, "This is written about... Father and their stories?"

Teacher Ke nodded. "Actually, last year, it was already very difficult for me to find connections. You also know that there are many people like you.

Later, by chance, I found someone to write this book, and only then was I able to get through the door and have a turning point..."

Wen Qingsheng's eyes turned red, and he said to Teacher Ke, "You've suffered. I didn't expect that the one who didn't give up on me in the end was still you."

Teacher Ke was both angry and amused. "Who else could it be? The two of us are grasshoppers on the same rope; we can't be separated for a lifetime."

"That doesn't sound very pleasant."

Wen Qingsheng smiled and lowered his head to continue reading the manuscript.

When he first started reading, he was very excited, obviously because he remembered the older generation and was touched.

But afterwards, he wasn't excited anymore; he kept one posture for a long time, not moving at all.

He was fascinated.

The web novels of 40 years later play on grabbing the reader's psychology; compared to the literature of the 80s, they are particularly engaging.

One hour, two hours...

Teacher Ke made the bed and said helplessly, "Alright, stop reading for now. Tomorrow I'll take you to meet that author."

"Mm-hmm, alright."

Wen Qingsheng agreed while taking off his clothes to lie down, but during this process, his eyes couldn't leave the manuscript.

Twenty minutes later,

"Stop reading, go to sleep."

"Mm-mm, let me read a little more, let me read a little more."

Teacher Ke was furious, grabbed the manuscript, and threw it out.

A husband and wife separated for so many years, reunited after a long time like rain meeting sweet dew, and you give me a busy night of reading?

Are you using your effort in the wrong place?

After a long time, Teacher Ke said faintly, "Do you know that in the past two or three years, Xiaoyu stopped talking?

I remember one month, she only said three sentences to me in total, and didn't say a word to anyone else."

"What?"

Wen Qingsheng sat up abruptly and said anxiously, "Xiaoyu stopped talking? Then... why didn't you tell me..."

Teacher Ke pulled him back down and whispered, "What's the use of telling you? Could you fly over and save the two of us?"

"........."

Wen Qingsheng was silent in self-reproach, and then said, "But I've been looking at our daughter these days... it seems..."

"There's nothing wrong now," Teacher Ke said. "Since coming to County No. 2 Middle School last year, she has been following Li Ye to learn how to write novels. That straw you were clutching for your life actually had a contribution from your daughter!"

"That's for sure, my daughter is the best. I've been living off the letters she wrote all these years... hmm?"

Wen Qingsheng felt something was wrong and asked Teacher Ke, "What kind of person is that Li Ye?"

Teacher Ke said, "Li Ye is Xiaoyu's classmate; the two of them are desk-mates. At the time, Li Ye was writing a novel called 'Lurking'..."

Teacher Ke took a long time to carefully tell Wen Qingsheng everything that had happened in the past half year, which left Wen Qingsheng stunned.

"Zhiyu, you said that Li Ye... is still a child?"

"Mm, one year older than Xiaoyu."

"Hiss~~"

Wen Qingsheng took a breath, feeling it was incredible.

He really couldn't believe that a mere child had played such a huge role in his life.

"Then why didn't you say so earlier? I've been here for two days and haven't gone to thank him yet. Wouldn't that make people poke fun at my spine?"

Wen Qingsheng was somewhat annoyed. He was a person who clearly distinguished between gratitude and grudges; having accepted someone's favor, he couldn't get over it in his heart.

Teacher Ke said, "You should go see him tomorrow! But I'm telling you! Our Xiaoyu might have... some interest in him. I didn't stop it; let nature take its course..."

"........."

Wen Qingsheng was stunned for a long time before slowly saying, "Then I have to take a good look... but don't worry, no matter what happens in the future, we can't let him down. I, Wen Qingsheng, have always been loyal."

"Yes, yes, yes, you are truly loyal. If it weren't for your loyalty, you wouldn't have ended up in this state today."

Li Ye heard Dahuang barking in a daze. He looked up and saw that the sky outside was just beginning to brighten.

He got dressed and got out of bed. When he reached the door, the gatekeeper, Uncle Gu, had already opened the gate.

Seeing Teacher Ke leading a tall man walking in, Li Ye knew who the other party was.

"No wonder Wen Leyu could grow so tall."

Girls these days, 1.7 meters is definitely very tall, and looking at Wen Qingsheng's height of 1.86 meters, he knew this was hereditary.

Li Ye was looking at Wen Qingsheng, and Wen Qingsheng was also looking at Li Ye.

After seeing Li Ye, he exchanged a look with Teacher Ke, as if saying, "This kid looks alright, not worse than me."

Teacher Ke curled her lips and didn't say anything.

With Li Ye's appearance, there was really nothing to pick on; there wasn't a mother-in-law in the world who wouldn't be satisfied.

Li Ye asked, "Hello, Teacher Ke, this uncle is..."

Before Teacher Ke could introduce him, Wen Qingsheng reached out his hand toward him: "Hello, classmate Li Ye, I am Wen Qingsheng."

Li Ye hurriedly shook his hand: "Hello, Uncle Wen, please come in!"

Wen Qingsheng's palms were broad, and his handshake was very powerful, giving a feeling that made one feel very grounded.

However, from the other party's eyes, Li Ye saw a gaze he was familiar with from his previous life.

A father-in-law looking at a son-in-law is always picky.

Whoever raises a cabbage for more than ten years, only to have it arched by a pig, is unwilling.

Generally speaking, the pig has to be careful, quietly taking a bite first, to make it easier to pass the test.

And Li Ye had spent more than half a year already taking a bite out of that cabbage, Wen Leyu.

Sure enough, the next moment Wen Qingsheng said: "The young man is not bad, just a bit thin."

【Where am I thin? I am the standard type who looks thin in clothes and has meat when undressed, killing both young and old, alright? If you don't believe me, look at Teacher Ke's eyes.】

But since someone brought it up, you have to use your strength to deny it to him.

Just in time, at the entrance of the small warehouse, there was a large water vat for storing water.

In a situation where tap water couldn't be supplied all day, catching rainwater or tap water for washing was very normal.

Li Ye wiped it with his hand and moved the large vat out by several meters, making the entrance of the small warehouse appear even more spacious.

Wen Qingsheng's eyes lit up, and he was slightly more satisfied.

The young man looks thin, but he's quite strong.

"Please come in! Uncle Wen, Teacher Ke."

Wen Qingsheng followed Li Ye into the small warehouse, saw the small blackboard, the desk, and the large amount of test papers, and couldn't help but nod.

His wife, Teacher Ke, is a cultured person, and his daughter will definitely be a college student in the future. If Li Ye were someone who didn't strive for progress, he would definitely have regrets in his heart.

In a corner of the small warehouse was Li Ye's dedicated desk, on which was placed the manuscript he had just written yesterday.

Wen Qingsheng walked over, picked up a few pages to look at, and couldn't help but sigh.

Whether he admitted it or not, he owed someone a huge favor!

"I heard you want to take the exam for Capital University?"

"Yes, I want to go to Capital University to see."

Wen Qingsheng asked again: "Then you writing novels now, will it affect your college entrance exam?"

Li Ye said: "It shouldn't. I only write for a little while every day; the rest of the time I still have to do test papers."

Wen Qingsheng nodded and reached out his hand to Li Ye again: "When you get to the capital, remember to come to my house and have a drink with me."

Li Ye shook his hand and agreed: "Definitely, I will certainly visit you and Teacher Ke."

Wen Qingsheng shook Li Ye's hand hard and said: "I'm in a hurry this time, time is tight, so I won't visit your home. I'll let Teacher Ke go on my behalf to pay respects to your elders."

"Okay, okay."

Li Ye was happy in his heart, very happy.

At Wen Qingsheng's current level, in this situation, going to the Li family is actually inappropriate.

So he let Teacher Ke pay a formal visit, which is also a gesture, indicating that our two families will have some connection in the future, different from outsiders.

Wen Qingsheng left. From beginning to end, he didn't say the word "thank you" to Li Ye.

One reason is that pretty words are worthless; only actions can show sincerity.

The second reason is that from his wife's conversation last night, he learned that this kid doesn't even know what to call him in the future?

If he said "thank you" at this time, what if he lost face? How would he put on airs in the future? How would he drink this wine?

Too awkward.