novelaction Chapter 1144 The Dilemma of Girls Going to School
Chapter 1144 The Dilemma of Girls Going to School
Su Xing and He Xu had lunch together, and He Xu did not leave after the meal.
He also brought his computer.
In the afternoon, while Su Xing was busy with work, he was writing his thesis across from her.
At first, the two would occasionally look up and exchange glances, but gradually they both focused their attention on their work and papers.
By the time they came out of their immersive state, it was almost 5 p.m.
Su Xing closed his laptop and asked He Xu, "How much longer do you need?"
He Xu looked up and smiled, "I can go out anytime."
"Then let's go."
"Good~"
He Xu also closed his laptop.
The two got up and began to put on their coats.
When they came out of Su Xing's office, they found that Li Yinuo, Yuan Lei, and the others were still there.
Su Xing said, "Go home early when you're done."
"Okay, Mr. Su."
"Okay, boss."
Su Xing and He Xu left the studio and headed to Grandma Qiao's house.
Grandma Qiao knew Su Xing had returned from his field internship, and she'd asked him several times in the past two days when he'd be free to come over for dinner, saying she'd be making dumplings.
Su Xing promised Grandma Qiao yesterday that she and He Xu would go over for dumplings this Saturday night.
When the two arrived near Grandma Qiao's house, He Xu found a place to park the car, and then the two began to take things out of the car.
These were all foods and nutritional supplements that He Xu had bought in advance that morning.
The young couple went upstairs and knocked on the door twice before it opened from the inside.
Grandma Qiao said cheerfully, "I knew it was you! Come in! Come in!"
"Hello, Grandma Qiao."
"Grandma Qiao, I miss you so much!"
Grandma Qiao said with a smile, "Alright, alright, I miss you all too!"
She looked at the things in the two young people's hands, slapped her thigh, and complained, "Why did you buy so much stuff again? If you keep doing this, I'm never inviting you over for meals again!"
Su Xing said, "It's just some food and drinks, nothing particularly valuable, Grandma Qiao, please don't criticize us~"
"Oh dear! I'm all alone, I can't eat much..."
He Xu said, "Don't worry, there's nothing that spoils easily. Take your time eating."
"Oh, you kids..."
Su Xing and He Xu changed their shoes and went inside, only to find that Grandma Qiao had already prepared the dumpling filling and rolled out some dough. The aroma of stewed meat wafted from the kitchen.
Judging from this, the old lady had already started preparing lunch a long time ago.
He Xu started taking off his coat. "I'll wash my hands and then roll out the dumpling wrappers."
Su Xing was also taking off her clothes. "Then I'll make dumplings."
"Alright, alright," Grandma Qiao said with a smile, "Let's wrap them together!"
The old lady prepared two kinds of fillings, one with celery and the other with shrimp, eggs and chives, as well as several meat and vegetable dishes.
When it was time to eat, the table was piled high with food.
She knew Su Xing had a big appetite and wasn't worried about leaving any food uneaten; she was sure he could finish it all.
The three of them enjoyed a warm and satisfying dinner.
After the meal, the young couple helped clean up the table and kitchen, and then sat down to chat with the old lady for a while.
At 8:30, the two got up and said goodbye to Mrs. Qiao.
"Grandma Qiao, let's go."
"You should get some rest."
Grandma Qiao wanted to give them a small house, but the young couple stopped her.
The old lady was a little reluctant, saying, "Come over whenever you have time, and just tell me what you want to eat. But don't buy so much stuff next time!"
"Good~"
"Please come inside."
When Su Xing and He Xu returned to the apartment, they saw Bu Diu with its tail between its legs, wagging slightly.
He Xu raised an eyebrow, "No, you're... about to lose control?"
Not losing: "...Waaaaah!"
Su Xing chuckled. "Let's go then. If we're not lost, let's go for a walk first, and then we can eat when we get back."
Without losing his head, he immediately turned around, jogged over, and retrieved the leash.
Su Xing and He Xu didn't change their shoes before going inside; they took Bu Tou out to take care of their bodily needs.
The stumbling block glanced at the door that had been opened and closed, then continued to lick its fur intently.
……
Sunday.
He Xu is going to his mentor's house.
Su Xing went to the studio in the morning to continue working on her drawings.
She received a message from Zhao Xinxin shortly after arriving at the studio.
Su Xing carefully read the long passages of text and discovered that Zhao Xinxin had written about the inspiration behind the creation of the two poems, as well as some images and feelings that came to mind at the time.
Can't I stay awake?: "Great writing, very useful (emoji: thumbs up)"
Shixing: "Sister Su, if you find this helpful, then I'll write down my thoughts on the other poems in the same way over the next few days and send them to you, okay?"
Can I stay awake? "Yes, but don't let it interfere with your studies."
Shixing: "Don't worry, sister, I definitely won't let it interfere with my studies! I want to get into a good university in the future! (Expression: clenched fist)"
Is it okay if I don't wake up? "That's good, keep it up!"
She looked at Zhao Xinxin's message about getting into a good university and couldn't help but smile with relief.
Zhao Xinxin used to consider dropping out of school so she could start working early to support her family...
Su Xing suddenly sighed again.
Zhao Xinxin's poems can now be published and she can earn royalties. Her aunt and grandfather are also determined to file a lawsuit to get back the compensation money her parents had spent by her uncle. Only after relieving her financial pressure will she think about continuing to take the college entrance exam.
Otherwise, given her family's circumstances, she probably wouldn't have even finished junior high school.
Zhao Xinxin's situation is special and can be considered an isolated case, but there are far too many girls in this world who face difficulties in going to school.
In some families that are not well-off, if a boy does well in school, they will sell everything they own to continue supporting him.
However, many girls from such families are required to drop out of school to work and help support the family. When they reach marriageable age, they are expected to go on blind dates, get married, and hopefully earn a dowry for their families.
If a family has both a boy and a girl, and can only afford to send one child to school, then the one who will most likely be sacrificed is the girl.
Therefore, Su Xing felt that Principal Zhang of that girls' high school in Yunnan Province, who provided free education, food, and lodging for those girls in the mountains, was truly amazing! She saved those girls struggling in dire straits.
However, there is only one girls' high school like that in the whole country.
And across the country, how many women drop out of school early, go to work, get married, and have children?
Some girls are even mothers when they are still children themselves...
Su Xing felt that he did not have the ability or energy to build a girls' school.
But now, she can actually do some things within her ability, such as sponsoring girls who want to go to school but can't afford to.
She thought for a moment and then sent a message to Tang Wu.
"I'm not awake, I'm not awake: Sister Tang, are you busy?"
Two minutes later, Tang Wu sent Su Xing a voice call.