Epiphanies of Rebirth Chapter 58 (Part 3)
Translated by Pure
Chapter 58.3 Xiao Miao enviously said to Shen Tiantian, "Your brother is so kind."
Father Gao bought the house in September. It was located in the south of the city, at a relatively nice condominium. Hu Yu had always been a teacher at Qunnan had never left the province in her life. It was the first time she saw such a high-rise residential building, and her legs trembled a little when she took the elevator up. This condominium was not as high-end as the ones Haitang's parents were living in, but the facilities were very good. One of its most unique features was that the building’s orientation and natural lighting were very good, so it was slightly more expensive than similar condominiums in the market. Regardless, when it was first opened to the market, every unit in this real estate was quickly bought up. Father Gao didn't consider this place at first due its unaffordable price but after comprehensively reviewing the various real estate properties, Lin Jingzhe and Gao Sheng insisted that he choose this place.
Lin Jingzhe originally wanted to support them with the difference, but Gao Sheng refused. He persuaded his father to go to the bank to borrow the rest of the money.
Bank mortgages were very rare these days. Compatriots were generally pragmatic and believed in only using the money they had to do whatever they needed. In the eyes of many, a loan just meant borrowing money from a bank. Therefore, it was not easy to promote the early loan business in the private sector. In order to expand the market, banks had given out many incentives, some even without taking interest.
But even so, in a time where progress was only made with great difficulty, ordinary people like Father Gao would rather borrow from all his relatives than to take a loan.
Gao Sheng was also like this at first. However, after starting his club, he took many courses related to economics in order to learn how to better manage it, so his initial concept had changed drastically.
In the end, Father Gao caved under the persuasion of his son. Gao Sheng was convincing and coherent, but the more important reason was that this house was really in line with Father Gao’s wishes.
A somewhat upper class, 15th floor, facing the east, and all the rooms were a neat cubicle shape.
The spacious balcony by the living room toned the whole room in a natural light. This large suite with a total area of more than one-hundred eighty square meters was much more comfortable than Liyun No.1 High School’s staff dormitory.
Hu Yu was too frightened to approach the balcony at first, but after slowly mustering up the courage to approach, she was immediately intoxicated by the spacious view.
This is so great……
She thought to herself.
Never in my life would I have thought I would be living in such an amazing house.
The dinner was served in a restaurant downstairs. Restaurants used to be an extravagant expense, but now they could easily order ten dishes. Hu Yu's usual timid and restrained face was also filled with a joyful smile. This trip to Yan City was beyond her expectations, everything she saw and felt was completely different from what she had originally imagined.
Lin Jingzhe soon found out from Father Gao that Hu Yu had already resigned before her trip here. The resignation of this outstanding teacher not only surprised the principal of Liyun No.1 High, it even alarmed the municipal party secretary. Du Kang personally called Liyun No.1 High to inquire. When he confirmed that Hu Yu had no dispute with the school and was only leaving the province, he nodded and agreed to the school's release.
Hu Yu smiled softly, with the same patience and tolerance when facing her students, "The current Liyun No.1 High is much better without Principal Tao. There are many more parents applying their children to the school now as well. Even Class 5 of every grade’s aptitude for learning improved a lot, it’s all thanks to your good example."
The legend of Lin Jingzhe's year’s Class 5 producing a third-place in the whole province was still a widely circulated topic of many high school parents in Liyun.
Father Gao downed a glass of alcohol. His simple and honest face was red, still unable to suppress his excitement after reuniting with his wife, "That English teacher Li Yurong..."
"Shush!" Hu Yu interrupted him with a slight frown. "Why bother to talk about her?"
"Why not? I have to say it! She bullied you for so many years and now that the villain has been served justice, why can't I mention her?" Father Gao retorted angrily, "I only found out when I had dinner with Fengshou that Teacher Li was not just an arrogant person. She even destroyed other people’s families! Now the wife of the resigned Principal Tao finds trouble for her every day, truly wicked people have their own troubles!"
Hu Yu sighed, "She is also quite pitiful. Principal Tao's wife is really too much, and the methods she uses are very insulting..."
Lin Jingzhe knew that Hu Yu was kind-hearted and wouldn’t be happy at the demise of her enemy, so he immediately changed the topic, "Nevermind them. Teacher Hu, what do you plan to do now that you’ve arrived in Yan City? Retire early or continue to work?"
Hu Yu looked to her side hesitantly.
Father Gao added enthusiastically, "Why continue to work? Being a teacher is tiring and irritating, and you don't earn that much either. What's the point? It just so happens that the store is short of staff. If you're bored, you can help out in the store. If you don’t want to work, then just stay at home, I'll take care of you!"
Hu Yu smiled softly but the corners of her mouth were a little forced.
Lin Jingzhe keenly caught her reaction and asked, "Teacher Hu, what are your thoughts?"
"... Me?"
Hu Yu glanced at her husband, then at her son, and the eyes of everyone at the table surrounded her.
Concerned about her husband's opinion, Hu Yu found it a bit difficult to speak up. Hoover, after a while, under Lin Jingzhe's encouraging gaze, she mustered up the courage to speak out, "I...I still want to continue teaching."
Father Gao was taken aback, and his expression immediately became unhappy. "What's the matter with you? You know how to ask for trouble all day long, what's so interesting about teaching children? Wouldn’t you rather do housework leisurely at home..."
Hu Yu softly refuted him, "It's about whether it's interesting or not. Education is a very meaningful thing, I like to stay with students."
Father Gao sullenly said nothing. After a long while, he snorted, "Women..."
"Hey! Be careful what you say!" Mother Zhou stood up at once and complained, "What's wrong with women? Women can't have their own careers?"
Just a few years ago, Father Zhou was also a male chauvinist, but now he just coaxed his wife in a gentle voice, "Aiya, he wasn’t talking about you. Don’t be angry..."
Mother Zhou waved away her husband’s hand and said to Hu Yu, "Teacher Hu, don't worry, I will find a way to let you enter a school. You can choose any high school in Yan City, I will support you!"
Although the two were partners, to be honest, Mother Zhou was more of a boss. Moreover, Father Gao was not good at confrontation, so he just huffed and shut up angrily.
Hu Yu was like a pool of warm water, "I won't teach high schoolers anymore. I don't have the aptitude, furthermore since I’ve only taught in Liyun Town, I'm sure I won't be able to keep up in Yan City’s curriculum. An elementary school is enough."
Lin Jingzhe timely interrupted, "Teacher Hu, it may not be easy for you to adapt to the educational curriculum in Yan City so quickly. Since you have already resigned, I think it's better to leave production and go to graduate school? And study pedagogy."
"Ah?" Hu Yu had never thought about this, "My age..."
"There’s no rules on age for postgraduates. As long as you pass their entrance exam, your teaching career can always be put on hold." Lin Jingzhe continued, "Learning more things will help the students in the future, won't it?"
Hu Yu's whole heart swayed, this had always been her life long wish.
Gao Sheng had always supported Lin Jingzhe's suggestions unconditionally, so he immediately persuaded, "Go! Go! Mom, if you take the postgraduate entrance examination, I will follow suit in the future!"
Father Gao stared at his son helplessly, "Stop making trouble!!"
In the cheering atmosphere, Hu Yu felt an unprecedented power. She met Lin Jingzhe's shining eyes and then looked back at Father Gao's helpless expression.
Hu Yu put down her chopsticks and nodded firmly, "Okay!"
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On Tuesday evening, Shen Tiantian's birthday party was held as scheduled.
The house was full of guests and the traffic flowed in like waves. She stood at the gate in her pink cashmere coat to meet the guests in person.
All the people who arrived were classmates and friends who grew up in the same compound. Her outfit today was very eye-catching and she received countless compliments. Many girls, who had keen eyes, secretly pulled her aside and asked her where she bought this trendy cashmere coat.
Shen Tiantian was very proud as she boasted, "My big brother gave it to me, I don't know where he bought it from."
The female students immediately became envious, "How nice to have an older brother..."
A black car stopped at the gate. Seeing the driver, Shen Tiantian hurriedly left the chatterers and ran towards the gate.
When the back door opened, a tan-colored figure emerged from the car, followed by a familiar cold face. Xiao Miao tied her hair to a high ponytail, her indifferent eyes swept around the scene. She adjusted her coat that was deliberately arranged in a very stylish way, and indifferently walked towards the door.
"Miaomiao!" They had all been in the same compound since she was a child. Although they were not that close, Xiao Miao could still be considered an old acquaintance. Shen Tiantian called her nickname and ran towards her. Just as she was about to say something, Shen Tiantian was taken aback when she saw the shape of Xiao Miao’s coat.
Xiao Miao also paused for a moment when she saw the other party's clothes.
Shen Tiantian compared them in surprise, "It’s the same style! Where did you buy it?"
Xiao Miao didn't want to recall. This clothes was thrown directly into her arms by Xiao Chi. He had thrown it with some strength while it was still in the bag, it hurt her chest so badly. He just said that it was given to her by her future in-law, but for some reason his expression looked extremely ugly when explaining. Xiao Miao really wanted to hit him, but it was a pity that Xiao Chi ran away right after, his action was really quick.
But this coat was really beautiful! Xiao Miao liked it very much, she put it on when she went out.
This in-law really knew how to behave, so she had a good impression, at least much better than her trashy brother.
There were all kinds of thoughts in her mind, but her tone remained unperturbed, "What a coincidence. But I don't know where it was bought. This dress was given to me by my in-law. What about you?"
Shen Tiantian showed a sweet smile. "My older brother gave it to me!"
"Your brother?" Xiao Miao recalled for a while and remembered the intricate relationship of the Shen Family. She didn't expect Shen Tiantian to get along very well with that brother who suddenly appeared out of nowhere. But he was a brother who would choose clothes specially for his younger sister. This unexpected detail made her feel a little bit envious: "Your brother is so good to you."
"Of course!" After standing at the door for a long time, Shen Tiantian stretched out her hand to take Xiao Miao's arm in embarrassment. She pulled the latter towards the house as she said, "But your in-law is also very good. I hope to have such a good in-law in the future. "
Xiao Miao smiled mildly. She also wanted to have a caring brother like Shen Tiantian’s. Where could she find one?
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