mesbooks Chapter 284
Chapter 284
A sweltering summer.The annual college entrance examination arrived as scheduled.
Rong Yu had been admitted in advance and did not need to take the exam, but there were still two candidates in the house.
Early in the morning, the Ji family was in a frenzy.
Old Master Ji brought up a pot of dark soup: "Chuan, Aye, come here, each of you drink a bowl."
Rong Yu's eyebrow twitched: "What is this?"
"This is called the Top Scholar Soup," Old Master Ji said. "When Yuan, A-Yan, and Mo took the college entrance exam, I also prepared this. All three of them became top scholars. Hurry up and drink it."
Ji Zhouye chuckled: "With my level, even if I drink the soup, I can't be a top scholar. Fourth Brother, you should drink more."
Ji Jingchuan said lightly: "My strength is right here; I will be the top scholar even without drinking it."
"No, you must drink it." Old Master Ji kept a straight face. "If you don't drink it, I'll pour it down your throats."
"Ji Shunying."
Rong Yu's voice sounded, and Old Master Ji instantly behaved, saying aggrievedly: "Aren't I doing this for their own good?"
Ji Zhiyuan spoke up: "This Top Scholar Soup is actually a calming herbal packet. It doesn't do any harm to drink and can relieve exam anxiety."
Ji Jingchuan immediately picked up a bowl and gulped it down.
Ji Zhouye, with a bitter face, had no choice but to follow suit.
"That's good." Old Master Ji beamed. "Hurry up and check your admission tickets, ID cards, and so on. Also, pay attention during the exam, don't be careless..."
Ji Zhouye covered his ears and quickly ran out.
Ji Jingchuan listened patiently before getting in the car.
The youngest fourth and fifth went to take the exam, leaving Rong Yu with free time, so she sat in the courtyard playing chess with her old son.
A gentle breeze blew, and the grapevines in the courtyard hung down. The green grapes were not yet ripe, and the grown-up pinecone ran around at their feet. The mother and son enjoyed this leisurely and contented time.
After playing three games, Steward Yu came over and said: "Old Master, Miss Rong, President Rong and Madame Rong are here to visit."
Old Master Ji didn't speak, looking at Rong Yu.
Rong Yu put down her chess piece. Since she moved into the Ji family, Rong Wangtian had only visited once, which was considered quite measured. Coming to the door at this time, perhaps there was really something going on. She nodded: "Let them in."
It was Rong Wangtian's second time at the Ji family, and Shen Lin's first.
After the two came in, they couldn't help but lower their posture because this manor was too large, revealing the heritage of a century-old aristocratic family everywhere.
Entering the reception room, after the servants served tea, Rong Yu walked in with her old son.
Rong Wangtian and Shen Lin had just sat down. Seeing the two of them come in, they immediately stood up again and hurriedly said: "Old Master Ji, please forgive us for visiting abruptly. My wife and I have something we want to give to Xiao Yu."
"Don't be formal, sit." Old Master Ji exuded the aura of a superior. "You guys chat, don't mind me."
Shen Lin silently grumbled in her heart.
With such a big chairman sitting here, how could she not mind?
Fortunately, she was a university teacher and had seen many big shots. Although she was a bit apprehensive in her heart, she could still remain as calm as water on the surface.
She took a document bag from her handbag, placed it on the coffee table, and smiled: "Xiao Yu, because of you, our Rong family was able to reach a cooperation with the Ji Corporation. A small case for the Ji Corporation has allowed the Rong Group to take a big step forward. Your father and I discussed it and took out all the profits from this quarter to buy you an apartment in the capital, right next to Huaqing University, so it will be convenient for you to go to school in the future."
Old Master Ji snorted.
Apartments near Huaqing University were not cheap. Even the smallest layout was a huge expense. The Rong family really invested heavily this time.
His snort made Shen Lin freeze a bit.
She didn't know what it meant.
"No need." Rong Yu's tone was relatively gentle. "I have a place to live when studying in the capital; I don't need it."
Rong Wangtian said dryly: "Whether you need it or not, this apartment is under your name. It's your property. I'll just leave the real estate certificate here."
"Also," he continued, "You were admitted to Huaqing University in advance. I was thinking of holding a college acceptance banquet for you. What do you think?"
Old Master Ji looked unhappy.
Shouldn't the college acceptance banquet be hosted by him, her biological son?
Rong Yu said: "I don't plan to have a college acceptance banquet."
Rong Wangtian was very embarrassed.
Shen Lin kept her smile.
The couple had made ample preparations for today's visit. They had rehearsed at home what to say and who would say it, but coming here, they still met with a rebuff.
The two stood up, ready to take their leave.
Rong Yu's voice suddenly sounded: "Next Sunday is Old Master Ji's birthday. If you two are free, you can come and attend."
Rong Wangtian's face was full of disbelief.
In the past, in order to attend the banquets of the four major families, he would start pulling strings long in advance and spend a high price to buy an invitation.
And now, with just one word from his eldest daughter, he could attend?
He looked at Old Master Ji.
Old Master Ji nodded faintly: "When the time comes, someone will be sent to deliver the invitation to the Rong family."
The couple left with great joy.
After they left, the majesty on Old Master Ji instantly disappeared. He approached Rong Yu: "Mom, how come I didn't know I was having a birthday banquet? Even the Rong family is invited. Are we doing it grandly? But I'm turning seventy-nine this year, not a round number. Should we still do it grandly?"
Rong Yu looked at his head full of silver hair and said softly: "This is your first birthday spent with Mom after seventy years. It should be grand."
The Rong couple walked outside the Ji family's door. Shen Lin looked back at the huge manor and said: "Since Xiao Yu isn't having a college acceptance banquet, then Yaoyao won't have one either."
Rong Wangtian couldn't help asking: "Why?"
Both of his daughters were so excellent, they should hold grand banquets. If Xiao Yu didn't have one, fine, but why couldn't Yaoyao have one?
"Everyone knows that Xiao Yu and Yaoyao are biological sisters. If we only hold it for the younger sister and not the older sister, how will outsiders view our Rong family?" Shen Lin said slowly. "In the next few days, carefully pick a birthday gift for Old Master Ji. It doesn't need to be too expensive, mainly the thought counts. For a family of that status, sincerity is always the most important."
Rong Wangtian nodded in agreement.
The two consecutive days of the college entrance examination quickly ended.
As soon as Ji Zhouye came back, he threw all his high school books and test papers from his room off the third-floor balcony, scattering them all over the courtyard.
He shouted: "Liberated! I'm liberated! I can finally play games! Where is Duoduo? Quick, turn on the game console for your young uncle!"
Duoduo stood with her hands on her hips and glared at him: "Throwing trash everywhere, Young Uncle is the naughtiest."
Ji Zhouye turned his head and met Rong Yu's indifferent, water-like eyes. He immediately chickened out: "I'll pick them up right now. Fourth Brother, help me out."
Ji Jingchuan smiled and nodded.
After cleaning up the books in the courtyard, Ji Jingchuan sat beside Rong Yu and said: "For the two months of summer vacation, I want to sign up for a few language classes. Does Great-Grandma have any suggestions?"
Rong Yu asked him: "What major are you planning to apply for in college?"
Ji Jingchuan had already thought about this question: "I like dealing with flowers and plants, so I'll probably apply to the agricultural college."
Rong Yu asked, "Your major doesn't really have high language requirements. Why are you learning so many different languages?"
Ji Jingchuan's face suddenly flushed red. "Ever since Tang Jin took over as the chairman of the Tang Group, she frequently travels abroad for business. She is only fluent in English, and a translator can't be by her side twenty-four seven, so..."
"Stop right there," Ji Zhouye interrupted, looking thoroughly annoyed as he played a video game nearby. "I am already choking to death on all this PDA every single day. Have some pity on us single guys, Fourth Brother!"