novelaction Chapter 215: Pick-up and Settlement
Chapter 215: Pick-up and Settlement
In the next few days, Dong Wenjun still looked half dead, which made the other people in dormitory 303 do everything very cautiously, for fear of irritating Dong Wenjun.
After the midterm exams, the student union election is scheduled to be held this Saturday morning. Gu Qingyu is currently busy preparing a speech for this election.
As the saying goes, don't pursue a desperate enemy. Gu Qingyu did not intend to press Dong Wenjun at this time.
On this day, Gu Qingyu received a call from Professor Ouyang informing him that the two of them would take a train north tomorrow and were expected to arrive in Beijing on Friday.
Gu Qingyu was delighted when he heard this. Thinking of the content of Gu Lei's call yesterday, he said to Professor Ouyang on the other end of the phone, "Professor, it just so happens that a brother of mine is coming tomorrow. I asked him to contact you. You guys can travel together so that we can look after each other. Is that okay with you, Professor?"
Professor Ouyang was delighted when he heard this. "To be honest, we're bringing quite a lot of luggage back to Beijing this time. It would be great if we could have someone to accompany us!"
"In that case, I'll have someone contact you as soon as possible. The journey will take two days and one night by train. If you have anything to do, just tell the young people to do it." Gu Qingyu instructed Professor Ouyang on the other end of the phone.
After ending the call with Professor Ouyang, Gu Qingyu called back to Gujia Village to inform Gu Lei of the departure time tomorrow, emphasizing that he must take good care of Professor Ouyang on the way.
Gu Lei patted his chest and promised across the phone line. "Qingyu, just leave this little thing to me. I promise to do it perfectly for you."
After getting Gu Lei's assurance, Gu Qingyu finally felt a lot more relieved. Otherwise, she would have been a little worried about letting Professor Ouyang and his grandson go on the road alone.
The guests would be arriving in two days. Gu Qingyu took advantage of the fine weather and returned to her own yard to take out the prepared quilt, hang it up in the yard to dry, and wait for the guests to come.
There were only two English classes at 8 a.m. on Friday. Gu Qingyu packed up his textbooks and prepared to go out as soon as the teacher announced the end of get out of class.
"I don't have any classes in the afternoon, so I plan to go home today!" He said as he hurried out.
Su Yue and the others looked at Gu Qingyu's hurried back and said enviously, "It's great to have a home in Beijing. I can go home and rest every week!"
Except for the Yuan sisters who were also locals, everyone else nodded in agreement.
Inside a sleeper car bound for Beijing from Jiang Province, Gu Lei felt the train slowing down, and said to Ouyang Jing, "Xiao Fei, the train is about to arrive at the station. You just need to support the professor!"
"Leave the luggage and other things there, I'll take them, you just need to follow me closely!" Gu Lei instructed the Ouyang grandparents who were ready to get off the car.
Xiao Yifei nodded obediently after hearing this, "Okay, Brother Gu, I will definitely follow closely!"
When Gu Qingyu arrived at the station, the train from Jiang Province had just arrived and stopped on the platform. She followed the carriage number Gu Lei told her and went to the back of the train.
Coincidentally, just as Gu Qingyu reached the door of carriage No. 15, she ran into several people who were about to get off the train. "Leizi, Professor Ouyang!"
Hearing the familiar shout, several people looked up and saw Gu Qingyu jogging towards them.
Professor Ouyang: "Comrade Xiao Gu!"
Xiao Yifei: "Sister Qingyu!"
Gu Qingyu came closer and took over the large and small bags from Gu Lei's hands, which he could hardly hold.
"I've finally got you here. You must have had a hard time on the way here. Let's go back and rest!"
As he spoke, Gu Qingyu picked up his luggage and walked out of the station with a few people.
Gu Qingyu led a few people through the crowded crowd and finally walked out of the station. Everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Gu Lei and Xiao Yifei looked at the bustling streets outside and the high-rise buildings under construction, and couldn't help but sigh.
Gu Lei: "Qingyu, this is Jing City, it's really prosperous!"
Xiao Yifei: "Yes, it's much more lively than our provincial capital!"
Even Professor Ouyang, who had been away from Beijing for many years, was filled with emotion when he saw the prosperous streets and buildings today.
"These are all newly built, right? If Qingyu hadn't led me here, I really wouldn't have recognized where this is!"
Gu Qingyu looked at everyone who looked amazed and couldn't help but smile knowingly.
"Let's hurry back and rest. Once we're settled, I'll take you on a tour of Beijing!"
"Really?" Xiao Yifei said in surprise.
Gu Qingyu looked at Xiao Yifei's face full of anticipation, smiled and nodded, saying, "We have to deal with the house this week, so why not just schedule it for next weekend!"
Except for Professor Ouyang, Gu Lei and Xiao Yifei were both visiting Beijing for the first time, so Gu Qingyu's proposal was unanimously agreed by everyone.
While they were talking, the bus that Gu Qingyu and the others were waiting for arrived. "The bus is here, let's get on first!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Lei and Xiao Yifei hurriedly supported Professor Ouyang and followed behind Gu Qingyu, fearing that there would be too many people and they would not be able to squeeze into the car.
It took two buses to get from the train to Gu Qingyu's courtyard. After riding for more than an hour, Gu Qingyu and his party finally returned to the courtyard.
As Gu Qingyu ushered the people in, he introduced them to Professor Ouyang, "Professor, the matter with your old house is not a big problem. Once you have settled in, I will accompany you to deal with it."
"But it's been ruined beyond recognition. It will probably take until after New Year's Day to fully repair it. In the meantime, you can just stay with me and feel at ease!"
"My yard is right at the back gate of Peking University. It's quiet and peaceful. Professor Ouyang can stay here and stroll around the campus when he's free!"
Professor Ouyang was satisfied after hearing Gu Qingyu's introduction, and said, "Great, great, I have some old classmates working at Peking University. This makes it convenient for me to find people!"
Gu Qingyu raised her eyebrows in surprise and looked at Professor Ouyang with delight, saying, "You have a classmate teaching at our school! What a coincidence!"
After Gu Qingyu settled the others, he slapped his head and said, "I almost forgot, I've already found a cram school for Xiao Yifei. Let's go there this afternoon to complete the paperwork, and he can officially start school on Monday!"
"This cram school happens to be located right between Ouyang's old house and my home. Once the old house is renovated, it will be convenient for me to go to school!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yifei looked at Gu Qingyu with surprise and asked, "Sister Qingyu, can I go to school on Monday?"
Gu Qingyu looked at Xiao Yifei, who was full of anticipation, smiled, reached out and touched his head, and replied, "Yes, I'll take you to register this afternoon!"
"That's great!" Xiao Yifei said with a choked voice.
Professor Ouyang was listening to this, feeling deeply moved. He said to Gu Qingyu gratefully, "Qingyu, we've caused you so much trouble on this trip back to Beijing. Your arrangements are so thoughtful!"
Gu Qingyu smiled and waved her hand when she heard this. "You're being a bit polite. You helped me a lot with the Red Star Food Factory back then!"
"Besides, I'm just running errands for you, it's nothing serious!"
The more indifferent Gu Qingyu was, the more moved Professor Ouyang was. He assured Gu Qingyu, "Okay, I won't be shy either. If you need any help from me in the future, just let me know!"
Looking at Professor Ouyang's serious expression, Gu Qingyu could only reluctantly agree, "Okay! If I really need help in the future, I promise to come to you for help first!"
After settling the Ouyang grandparents and grandchildren, Gu Qingyu finally had time to have a good chat with Gu Lei!
The two of them sat across from each other on the coffee table. Gu Lei looked at the calm Gu Qingyu and couldn't help but ask with curiosity, "Qingyu, what are your plans for letting me go to the capital this time?"
Gu Qingyu recovered after hearing this. Looking at Gu Lei, who was looking at her with eyes full of expectation but trying hard to restrain himself, she smiled and said, "I'm planning to open a training school, and I want you to stay in Jing City to help me!"
Run a school?
Gu Lei's heart, which was originally full of expectations, suddenly turned cold as if someone poured a bucket of cold water on it!
Qingyu must have chosen the wrong person. What can he do if he stays with only a junior high school education?
Thinking of this, Gu Lei looked at Gu Qingyu with a heavy face, and said hesitantly, "I'm afraid I can't help you with this matter!"
"If it's something else, I might be able to help, but you know, I've never been a good student since I was little. I was able to go to junior high school thanks to the information you sent me over the years!"
"You'd better find someone else for this matter. I'll stay in Beijing for two days and then go back!" Gu Lei said frankly to Gu Qingyu.
Gu Qingyu looked at Gu Lei with a look of disappointment and said, "Before you came to Beijing, you quit your job at the mushroom factory. Now you're planning to give up and go home without even trying?"
"But... I'm afraid... I'll cause you trouble...?"
Gu Qingyu looked at Wu Gulei unhappily and said, "Trouble? What kind of trouble can you cause me?"
"Besides, if we start the school, I have to be in charge. What are you afraid of with me here?"
Although Gu Qingyu said that she would be in charge of the school in the future, Gu Lei still had no confidence that he could help Gu Qingyu.
Gu Lei thought about it for a long time but still felt that it was not right, "Or... let's just forget it!"
Seeing that Gu Lei was still hesitating, Gu Qingyu simply ignored his hesitation and made the decision, "What's the use of counting? It's settled! Once I have everything ready for the school, you can come and help me."
Seeing that Gu Qingyu was determined to keep him in Beijing, Gu Lei no longer said anything to refuse. He knew that Qingyu did this to help him!
Since Qingyu thinks so highly of him, Gu Lei will do whatever it takes to help Qingyu get the school done!
Gu Lei, who had made up his mind, said to Gu Qingyu gratefully, "I will stay and work hard. You can let me do any dirty work."
Gu Qingyu looked at the energetic Gu Lei with satisfaction and said encouragingly, "Now that the country is preparing for take-off, you should stay in Beijing and work hard. Try to buy a house and settle down in Beijing in the future!"
Gu Lei was encouraged by Gu Qingyu's words, and his confidence increased immediately. "Yes! I will follow your arrangements!"
Gu Qingyu looked at Gu Lei and said teasingly, "Since you listen to everything I say, when I sign up for Xiao Yifei this afternoon, I'll sign you up as well!"
Sign me up too?
Could it be that Qingyu wants him to take the college entrance examination as well?
Upon hearing this, Gu Lei looked at Gu Qingyu in surprise and asked, "Qingyu, I'm really not cut out for college. Can you give this matter some more thought?"
Gu Qingyu looked at Gu Lei's funny expression, as if the sky was about to fall, and couldn't help laughing out loud, "Who told you to go to college?"
"Think back to when you studied for two years in your third year of junior high and still didn't get into high school. The old Party branch secretary even called me specifically about this. How could I not know about your academic performance?"
When Gu Lei heard what Gu Qingyu said, he knew that the other party didn't really want him to take the college entrance examination, and he immediately felt relieved.
Gu Lei, having recovered from his shock, asked curiously, "Qingyu, what do you mean by registration?"
"There's a night school next to Xiao Yifei's tutoring class that's currently recruiting students. I plan to arrange for you to go there for further training and learn some management and financial knowledge!"
"Once the school is up and running, you will be needed to take the lead. You must study hard when you go to night school." Gu Qingyu instructed Gu Lei.
Gu Lei sat up straight after hearing this, and nodded solemnly to Gu Qingyu with a serious expression, "Qingyu, don't worry, I promise to study hard and not embarrass you!"
In the afternoon, after completing the registration procedures for Xiao Yifei and Gu Lei, Gu Qingyu returned home and settled down to prepare for tomorrow's campaign speech!
As the saying goes, there are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the world!
Anyone who managed to break through the numerous obstacles and get into Peking University after the Gaokao was suspended for so many years could be considered a rare talent. Not to mention, anyone who took the initiative to run for student union president would have to be quite talented.
For this reason, Gu Qingyu took out the speech he had drafted before and carefully considered it again, fearing that there were some things he had not considered and missed!
The next morning, Xiao Yifei and Gu Lei learned that Gu Qingyu was going to school today to participate in the student president election, and both expressed their desire to go and cheer her up.
Gu Qingyu looked at Gu Lei and Xiao Yifei who were eager to try, and knew that he could not persuade them, so he could only sigh helplessly.
"You can go and watch the fun, but you two have to stand quietly at the back and not talk or make trouble, okay?" Gu Qingyu warned worriedly.
When they heard that Gu Qingyu agreed to let them go, Gu Lei and Xiao Yifei were both delighted. They both made promises to Gu Qingyu.
Gu Lei: "Qingyu, don't worry, I'm just going over to watch the fun, I promise I won't say anything nonsense."
Xiao Yifei: "Me too! I just want to go to Peking University to broaden my horizons!"
Gu Qingyu looked at Professor Ouyang, who had been watching them talking, and suggested, "Professor, since we don't have anything to do today, why don't you go over and see what's going on?"
Professor Ouyang waved his hand upon hearing this and said, "I won't go. The young people can just go and watch the fun!"
Gu Qingyu heard this and persuaded him, "Just go ahead, just think of it as cheering me up!"
Gu Lei and Xiao Yifei also started to persuade him after hearing what he said. After several people talked to him at the same time, Professor Ouyang finally couldn't stand the persuasion of Gu Qingyu and others and had to agree to go to Peking University together.
By the time they arrived at the venue, the auditorium was already packed with students who had come to run for election.
Seeing this, Gu Qingyu had no choice but to arrange Professor Ouyang and others to sit near the back door, and then hurried to the podium to sign in.