I'm back in 1990

Chapter 561: This matter cannot be ignored.

After hearing her youngest son's suggestion, Zeng Lijuan also felt that this method was quite reliable.

"I think this is a good idea! I'll call your second brother in a bit and ask him to bring Maowa back for the National Day holiday."

Then, in order to let Huang Xiaochuan know how much she cared about this matter, Zeng Lijuan started pouring out her troubles to her youngest son.

"Xiao Chuan, you have no idea! I've worked so hard for this family, and in the end, I don't even get any credit from your dad. He, on the other hand, doesn't care about anything at home now. He's either playing basketball or hanging out with a bunch of guys at some bar smoking all day. He's living the high life. If you push me too far, I won't care about anything anymore. Who doesn't want a carefree life?"

Huang Xiaochuan knew that his mother was putting on a show for him, so he naturally had to play along.

"Mom! Mom! My dear Mom! You can't just abandon us! Our family depends on you for everything, big and small. If you stop taking care of things, our family will be in chaos!"

Having obtained the emotional value she desired from her youngest son, Zeng Lijuan immediately became arrogant again.

"You're the one in our family who sees things clearly. It's a pity your dad is blind and stubborn. Your second brother has already changed Maowa's name back, but he still won't let it go."

Huang Xiaochuan had no answer to this. He couldn't very well join his mother in gossiping about his father behind his back just to please his mother, could he?

Huang Xiaochuan had no choice but to change the subject.

"Mom, I see that your complexion is much better than before since you started practicing sword dancing."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Lijuan quickly touched her face, then stood up and examined her reflection in the glass of the bookshelf, asking Huang Xiaochuan with a hint of disbelief, "Really?"

Huang Xiaochuan put on a confident expression: "Would I lie to you? You look much better than before."

The real reason lies with Huang Xiaochuan. Every year, Huang Xiaochuan arranges for his maternal grandmother, Grandpa Wang, his parents, his parents-in-law, and his uncles and aunts to go to a sanatorium to recuperate.

Especially Grandma and Grandpa Wang, who are both getting old, Huang Xiaochuan has always paid close attention to their health. He would immediately take them to the hospital at the slightest sign of trouble. He also specially assigned a healthcare doctor and a nurse to each of these two old darlings, and equipped the house with all the medical equipment he could. Better safe than sorry, it's better to be prepared than not!

Besides, nowadays all the housework is done by the nannies, so Zeng Lijuan doesn't have to do anything. She can even exercise in her spare time. No wonder she looks so healthy!

Zeng Lijuan felt that her complexion was much better than before after being praised by her youngest son, and her mood instantly improved.

Facing the glass of the bookshelf, she cupped her face and laughed, "Hehehe! Now that you mention it, I really do feel much better."

Huang Xiaochuan flattered his mother again: "Mom, I'm not trying to flatter you, but if we stood together, people would definitely think we were siblings. You look so young."

"Hehehe! You little rascal, open your mouth! You're getting better and better at talking!"

Zeng Lijuan was so pleased with her youngest son that she couldn't stop smiling.

Just then, there was a knock on the office door.

"Please come in!"

Sang Weihong pushed open the door and walked in with a folder in her hand. She immediately saw Zeng Lijuan. Sang Weihong had met Zeng Lijuan when Huang Xiaochuan got married, so she naturally knew her.

Sang Weihong, a former student council president, naturally possessed exceptional emotional intelligence. She proactively stepped forward, took Zeng Lijuan's hand, and greeted her warmly, "Oh! Isn't this Auntie? It's been a while! You look younger and younger!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Xiaochuan immediately gave Sang Weihong a thumbs up.

Zeng Lijuan was already in a good mood thanks to her youngest son's coaxing, and now, with Sang Weihong's praise, she was so happy she was practically beside herself.

She touched her face shyly and said modestly, "Oh, not at all! I'm an old lady now, hehehe!"

However, seeing that Sang Weihong was holding documents, she knew that her youngest son had official business to attend to. Besides, she had already told her youngest son everything she needed to say, and she needed to hurry up and call her second son. So she said, "You all have your business to attend to. I have to go now."

Before Huang Xiaochuan could speak, Sang Weihong exchanged pleasantries with Zeng Lijuan: "Auntie, why are you leaving as soon as I arrive? Please sit a little longer! I just came to deliver some materials to Professor Huang."

Zeng Lijuan waved her hand dismissively and walked towards the door, saying, "No, no, I have things to do. You guys go ahead and do your work, I'm leaving!"

Seeing this, Sang Weihong smiled and offered to see Zeng Lijuan off: "Auntie, let me see you off!"

Zeng Lijuan quickly stopped Sang Weihong: "No need, no need, I know the way."

Having just taken one step out, Zeng Lijuan turned back and reminded her youngest son, "You must keep your second brother's matter in mind, and don't forget to come home for dinner on Sunday!"

Huang Xiaochuan replied, "I understand. Be careful on the road!"

After seeing Zeng Lijuan off, Huang Xiaochuan asked Sang Weihong, "What matter required your personal visit?"

Sang Weihong placed the folder on Huang Xiaochuan's desk: "Isn't it time to select this year's outstanding teachers? I'm here to deliver the evaluation form to you."

As Huang Xiaochuan gestured for Sang Weihong to sit down, he said, "I thought it was something serious! Did you really need to come all this way yourself? Just call me, and I'll have one of my students pick it up!"

Sang Weihong didn't stand on ceremony with Huang Xiaochuan. She sat down directly and waved her hand, saying, "That won't do. I have to come in person. This is your senior brother. Our Vice Principal Hong specifically instructed me to come."

Before the start of the semester, Hong Yongze was promoted to vice president of the University of Finance and Economics, in charge of personnel and academic affairs. After years of hard work, he finally reached the deputy director level. However, he was ranked last among the vice presidents of the University of Finance and Economics. There was nothing he could do about it; it was all about seniority.

A university professor typically has three core missions: teaching, research, and administrative service, which is also known as the "golden triangle" in academia.

Selecting outstanding teachers of the year is part of the administrative services provided and is also part of the work of Huang Xiaochuan School.

Huang Xiaochuan opened the folder and shook his head. His name was prominently displayed on the list of candidates.

Sang Weihong knew what Huang Xiaochuan meant by shaking his head: "Why are you shaking your head! If you can't be selected as an outstanding teacher, who is?"

Huang Xiaochuan wished he could cover Sang Weihong's mouth. How could she say such a thing? It was too hateful. Besides, he didn't need this so-called outstanding teacher award.

Huang Xiaochuan brewed Sang Weihong a cup of chrysanthemum tea to cool her down.

"Senior, don't tell anyone outside. If others hear this, they'll think I'm getting too big for my britches."

Sang Weihong took the teacup from Huang Xiaochuan: "I know this without you reminding me. Oh? Chrysanthemums can be used to make tea?" Sang Weihong's gaze was drawn to the chrysanthemums in the glass again.

Huang Xiaochuan took a glass jar from the cabinet and handed it to Sang Weihong: "This is Huangshan Gongju (Huangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum). In ancient times, it was presented to the emperor as a tribute, hence the name Gongju. Drinking some of this can improve eyesight and reduce internal heat. You can try it."

Sang Weihong was too familiar with Huang Xiaochuan, so she naturally didn't stand on ceremony with him and happily took the glass jar from Huang Xiaochuan's hand.

"Thank you!"

After handing the glass jar to Sang Weihong, Huang Xiaochuan glanced at Sang Weihong's stomach again.

Sang Weihong immediately sensed it. She clutched her stomach and said fiercely, "What are you looking at?"

Huang Xiaochuan rolled his eyes at Sang Weihong: "You're biting the hand that feeds you! I was wondering how many years you and Lao Ma have been married, and why you haven't had a child yet? Which of you is incapable?"

Sang Weihong turned her body to the side, avoiding Huang Xiaochuan's gaze, and said, "Don't look at me, I'm definitely fine."

Huang Xiaochuan offered his honest advice: "You two should go to the hospital for a checkup. I'll have my wife, Yu Xiang, help you schedule an appointment with a specialist. Are you just going to keep going like this? No wonder your parents and Lao Ma's parents are worried!"

Hearing Huang Xiaochuan say this, Sang Weihong decided to take Ma Yifeng to the hospital to find out what was wrong: "Then we'll have to trouble your Dr. Yu."

Huang Xiaochuan waved his hand: "Why be so polite? I'll tell her when I get back tonight. Wait for my letter."

Just then, there was another knock on the office door.

"Please come in!"

The door opened, and Yin Danxuan walked in, carrying a handbag in one hand and a stack of bright red invitations in the other.

Upon seeing Sang Weihong, Yin Danxuan exclaimed with delight, "Oh! Sang Qianshi, you're here too? That saves me the trouble of looking for you in the administration building."

As she spoke, Yin Danxuan found the invitation to Ma Yifeng and Sang Weihong's wedding from a stack of invitations, and then took out two packets of wedding candy from her handbag and handed them to Sang Weihong.

"Sanggan, I'm getting married on National Day. Please come to my wedding with Teacher Ma! You absolutely must come!"

Sang Weihong accepted the invitation and wedding candy from Yin Danxuan, and asked with a smile, "Teacher Yin, what does the groom do? You're getting married so suddenly, without a word! I was just thinking of introducing you to a boyfriend a few days ago!"

Yin Danxuan also laughed and said, "My husband is my college classmate, but he majored in microelectronics. After graduation, he went to Lanzhou, and later took the postgraduate entrance examination and came to Shanghai Jiaotong University. Now he works as a research and development engineer in a semiconductor chip company in Shanghai."

Sang Weihong glanced at the names on the invitation and read the groom's name aloud: "Feng Yuzheng, this must be your husband, right?"

Yin Danxuan nodded, not forgetting to joke, "Yes! Absolutely the real deal!"

Seeing that her mission was complete, Sang Weihong decided to go back.

Holding the wedding candy and invitations, she said to Huang Xiaochuan and Yin Danxuan, "Professor Huang, Teacher Yin, you two continue your conversation. I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Yin Danxuan waved to Sang Weihong: "Goodbye, Sang Gan. Don't forget to come to my wedding on National Day."

Sang Weihong laughed and said, "Don't worry, I won't forget!"

After Sang Weihong left, Yin Danxuan handed the wedding candy and invitation to Huang Xiaochuan.

"Professor Huang, you must do me the honor of joining us!"

Huang Xiaochuan happily accepted the invitation and wedding candy: "Teacher Yin, congratulations! Please let me know if there's anything I can help you with."

Yin Danxuan waved her hand and said, "No, no! Thank you, Professor Huang!"

After Yin Danxuan left, Huang Xiaochuan thought for a moment, then turned around, took two cans of tea from the cabinet, put them in a bag, and casually carried it outside.

He went to Hong Yongze's office and asked his secretary, Hua Ran, "Secretary Hua, is Vice Principal Hong in?"

When Hua Ran saw that it was Huang Xiaochuan, she immediately stood up and greeted him with a big smile: "Professor Huang is here! Principal Hong is here. He told me a long time ago that Professor Huang, you can just go in directly."

Huang Xiaochuan exchanged pleasantries with Hua Ran: "Come to my place for tea with Vice Principal Hong sometime."

Hua Ran smiled as she opened the office door and ushered Huang Xiaochuan inside, saying, "Definitely, definitely!"

Hong Yongze, wearing glasses, was flipping through documents when he heard the noise. He looked up and, seeing that it was Huang Xiaochuan, stood up with a smile to greet him.

"Junior brother, you're a rare guest! Come, come, have a seat!"

"Xiao Hua, make my junior brother a cup of tea. Good tea, you know? This guy's picky!"

Hua Ran nodded, suppressing a laugh, and said, "Understood!"

After Hua Ran left, Huang Xiaochuan casually placed the bag he was carrying on the coffee table: "Senior brother, this is my first time visiting you, so I didn't dare come empty-handed. I brought you two cans of tea. Please don't mind."

Hong Yongze glanced into the bag without any hesitation and said happily, "Only a fool would refuse the tea you gave me."

After saying that, Hong Yongze picked up the two cans of tea as if they were treasures and put them in his desk cabinet.

After doing all this, he clapped his hands and sat back down next to Huang Xiaochuan.

"Tell me, you didn't just come here to deliver tea."

Before Huang Xiaochuan could speak, Hua Ran walked in with a teacup, refilled Hong Yongze's teacup, and then left, closing the door behind him.

Huang Xiaochuan then spoke up, saying, "Senior brother, I do have something I need to trouble you with."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yongze feigned displeasure and said, "Why should we talk about trouble or not? Just tell me what you need. If I can do it, I'll do it right away. If I can't, I'll find a way to do it!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Xiaochuan quickly said, "Please don't! I was just asking first, don't make things too complicated!"

"Then tell me what it is?"

Huang Xiaochuan said to Hong Yongze, "My second brother said he might be transferred to civilian work at the end of the year. He is a battalion-level assistant in the logistics department of the army. I was thinking that you are quite familiar with the personnel departments of major universities in Shanghai, so I wanted to ask you to help me find out which ones need to hire people. Let me know when you get back, and I will try to find someone to help me."

Upon hearing this, Hong Yongze exclaimed, "Hey! Is that all? It's not difficult. Every year, universities in Shanghai have quotas for accepting demobilized military officers. Our school has quotas for this year and next. Why don't you have your second brother come here, and I'll help you with the application?"

Huang Xiaochuan quickly refused, saying, "No, no, no! Let's go to another school. What kind of brothers work at the same school? It would just give people something to talk about."

Hong Yongze thought it made sense, so he patted Huang Xiaochuan's knee and said, "Alright, I'll look into this for you. I'll let you know when I have any leads."

After entrusting the matter to Hong Yongze, Huang Xiaochuan didn't return to his office but went straight home.

He kept tugging at his brow the whole way. He didn't really want to get involved in this matter, but his mother had asked him to, so he couldn't ignore it, or he would hurt her feelings.

But what about Lao Huang? To be honest, Huang Xiaochuan wasn't sure either. In his previous life, Lao Huang and Huang Erhe had a very strained relationship. He knew Lao Huang's temper, and that matter had really crossed his bottom line.

Furthermore, he also disliked Fan Yingrong. The thought that the woman would come to Shanghai with Huang Erhe made Huang Xiaochuan feel uncomfortable, and in the end, he made a decision.