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Chapter 1503 Suffering is a blessing
Although Suning has reminded Zhuang Tunan to be careful of his grandparents, Zhuang Tunan still dares not disobey them casually and is still planning to take time to visit his third uncle at his home.

From childhood to adulthood, he was instilled with the idea that suffering a loss is a blessing, and his personality and style of doing things are almost exactly the same as the original Zhuang Chaoying.

To be honest, Zhuang Xiaoting is not very willing to go now. The reason why she forced herself to please her grandparents in the original drama was that she didn't want her parents to really divorce.

However, she doesn't care about anything now. After all, her grandparents have successfully forced her parents to divorce, so she definitely doesn't want to go over and be abused again.

As for Pengfei, it was even more impossible for him to go now. After all, he had completely broken off relations with his grandparents, so Zhuang Tunan became embarrassed instead.

Zhuang Tunan had noticed that Zhuang Xiaoting had been dawdling there, and he immediately became displeased. "Xiaoting, don't you want to go to your grandparents'?"

"Aren't I preparing? Why are you rushing me here?" However, Zhuang Xiaoting, who didn't want to go in the first place, became annoyed instead.

"Xiaoting, you..." As expected, Zhuang Xiaoting's impatience annoyed Zhuang Tunan.

Unfortunately, Zhuang Xiaoting didn't intend to save face for Zhuang Tunan and said, "Zhuang Tunan, if you want to be a filial son and a good grandson, that's your own business. Why are you coming here to force Pengfei and me?"

"Zhuang Xiaoting, how did you become like this? They are our grandparents!"

"Grandpa and grandma? Are they worthy of being grandpa and grandma? If they hadn't been pressuring Mom and Dad, would they have gotten divorced? And have you ever thought about how Mom feels?"

"I..." As expected, Zhuang Xiaoting's questioning left Zhuang Tunan speechless.

At this time, Zhuang Xiaoting continued to insist on exposing this game, "Also, the last time we went there, we were disgusted. They were asking for this and that, as if only Third Uncle's Zhennan and Zhenbei were their grandsons."

Finally, with no other choice, Zhuang Tunan looked at Pengfei and said, "Alright! If you really don't want to go, then don't go. Pengfei, come with me."

"Brother Tunan, it's even more impossible for me to go." But Pengfei refused even more decisively than Zhuang Xiaoting.

"What? You..." Zhuang Xiaoting and Pengfei's successive rejections made Zhuang Tunan confused.

"Brother Tunan, a while ago, my grandparents suddenly came to take me away because they were eyeing the living expenses my parents gave me every month. I refused to go with them, so they scolded me for having no conscience and said they would never allow me to visit their house again."

"Pengfei, you're talking nonsense! Grandpa and grandma would never say that."

"Believe it or not! Anyway, I've already made it clear to my parents that I will never go to my third uncle's house to visit my grandparents again."

"You...you guys..." Zhuang Tunan was completely dumbfounded at this moment. He really didn't expect that their Zhuang family had become like this.

Pengfei had long been completely disappointed with Mr. and Mrs. Zhuang. When he was a child, his mother took him to his third uncle's house, but they were reluctant to leave him even a bed and said a lot of unpleasant things to his mother.

Pengfei has now seen it clearly. His grandparents want to have a good relationship with them, but he simply doesn't care. Although he doesn't hate his grandparents, he is not close to them.

Zhuang Xiaoting has never been able to let go of the fact that her grandparents caused her parents' divorce. She gets scared every time she hears that her grandparents are coming or going to their house. Now there is naturally no need for her to continue to tolerate and flatter them.

When Huang Ling returned home from get off work, she found that the atmosphere was not right, so she asked Zhuang Tunan what had happened.

Zhuang Tunan, still unaware of the seriousness of the situation, then explained, "Mom, I wanted to take Xiaoting and Pengfei to visit grandpa and grandma, but not only did they not want to go with me, they also had a big argument with me."

"Tunan, it's your freedom to do whatever you want. As a mother, I can't force you, but you definitely shouldn't force others." A flash of disappointment flashed across Huang Ling's eyes, and then she said while suppressing her anger.

"Mom, I..." Zhuang Tunan was dumbfounded again but still wanted to explain.

However, Huang Ling was too lazy to listen to those long speeches, because she had heard too many of them before. "Also, Pengfei's situation is a bit special. I think you probably know the situation, so I won't say anything more."

Then Zhuang Tunan came up with another not-so-good idea, "Mom, I'm going to tell my grandparents about my dad. I don't think they know yet that he's back home."

"Whatever you want! But if you still want to recognize this father, don't even think about meddling in other people's business. As long as you cause trouble for your father, he will completely ignore your affairs."

"Ah? No! My dad would never do that."

"Huh! Tunan, do you really not understand, or are you just pretending to be confused? Has your dad ever come back to see you guys since he came back so long? Can't you really understand what your dad is thinking right now?"

"..."

"Alright! You're a college student now, and there aren't many things I can tell you. Just do whatever you want from now on."

"Mom, I..."

Then Huang Ling ignored this son who looked like his father, and went out to buy some delicious food, ready to comfort the children who had been wronged.

However, in order to ease the relationship between their family and their grandparents, Zhuang Tuanan finally went to his grandparents' house alone. However, his grandmother began to suggest that Zhennan and Zhenbei go to the cotton mill to study.

However, Zhuang Tunan was very smart this time, but not too much. He said that there was no room at home, so he and Pengfei were living in the yard now. Finally, he promised to come back often to tutor his younger brothers.

After returning home, Zhuang Tunan was very proud of himself for agreeing to help his brother with his homework. He now enjoyed the feeling of being needed by others, not knowing that he was a big idiot in the eyes of his grandparents and his third uncle's family.

Soon Lin Wufeng sent a letter asking Zhuang Tunan and Lin Dongzhe to go to Guangzhou together.

As for Zhuang Xiaoting and Pengfei, they are busy with their studies, so they are not invited for the time being.

When he first arrived in Guangzhou, Zhuang Tunan was naturally overwhelmed. There were so many people here and the weather was hot, and Lin Dongzhe was a little uncomfortable.

When they got home and had dinner together, Song Ying expressed in words and deeds that she didn't like the place very much and wanted to go back to Suzhou to live.

Lin Wufeng wants to take Zhuang Tunan out for a walk during the weekend. Song Ying also expressed her willingness to follow Zhuang Tunan's wishes, but she doesn't want to go out, so she will cook for Tunan at home. As for Lin Dongzhe, he still has to focus on studying before the college entrance examination.

It was late at night and everyone was asleep. Zhuang Tunan and Lin Dongzhe looked at the unfamiliar night scene in front of them, but they had different feelings in their hearts.

Zhuang Tunan suddenly asked Lin Dongzhe beside him, "Dongzhe, do you think I was wrong?"

"Brother Tunan, you are not wrong! Xiaoting and Pengfei are not wrong either, they just don't want to put themselves in a difficult position." However, Lin Dongzhe felt that he could see things more clearly as a bystander.

"Oh! Sometimes, I really don't understand this world. My dad and mom were fine before, how did it become like this?"

"Brother Tunan, everyone has the right to choose their own life. You can't expect others to think the same as you do."

"Is it wrong to be filial to your elders?"

"Huh? I've heard a saying that goes, 'If parents are unkind, their children will be unfilial.' Sometimes it might not just be the children's fault." "This..."

"Brother Tunan, you are just an ordinary mortal. Don't think of yourself as an omnipotent god, and don't think of yourself as a 'magic lamp' that can make wishes."

At this moment, Zhuang Tunan shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Huh? Dongzhe, why are you saying the same thing as my dad? The last time I saw him, he also asked me to learn how to say no."

"Brother Tunan, have you met Teacher Zhuang?"

"Yes! But I feel it's better not to have seen him. He no longer has the shadow of my father."

"..." The naive Lin Dongzhe naturally couldn't understand what Zhuang Tunan said.

……

At this time, a huge sum of money was transferred from an overseas bank to Huaxia Bank. Shanghai knew that this was Suning's start-up capital, but it did not expect that this first sum of money would be so huge.

Shanghai then completed the formalities for Suning as quickly as possible, allocated 50 hectares of land according to Suning's wishes, and arranged the relocation of factories and residents at the most decisive speed.

Of course, it will take some time to complete the relocation and officially start construction, so the research center rented a building on the Bund and temporarily built the structure of the research center. Suning also named the research center "Cosmic Mysteries R&D Center."

Soon, some foreigners with mysterious origins entered Shanghai, and they all held passports from small countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that their true identities were definitely not simple.

However, these mysterious people went to the "Cosmic Mysteries Research and Development Center" to work. Such a strange thing naturally attracted the attention of relevant departments, and also focused attention on the "Cosmic Mysteries Research Center".

One day, Suning looked at Li Jia, who was getting busier and busier, and asked, "Li Jia, are you feeling particularly tired lately?"

"Professor, I'm fine! I feel quite fulfilled." However, Li Jia was very satisfied with his condition at this time, and the financial difficulties at home were also alleviated.

"That didn't affect your daily studies, did it?"

"Thank you for your concern, Professor! I'm fine. It's winter vacation now, so it won't affect my studies."

Then, Su Ning looked at Li Jia very politely and asked, "Very good! Have you thought about the future development?"

"This... Professor, I really haven't thought about this issue." Li Jia responded with an unnatural look on his face and lowered his head.

"You can go back and think about it carefully! I know you are a very smart girl and should be able to understand what I mean."

"Yes! Professor, I will think about it carefully and let you know as soon as I make a decision."

"Well, you have to know that this world is always the most fair. Just like the principle of a steam engine, only combustion can generate kinetic energy, and the price paid is various fuels such as coal. That's why it is said that there is gain only when there is sacrifice."

"..."

"Back then, I resolutely gave up my happy family in order to go to university and pursue further studies. As expected, I have achieved my current success. So, you need to ask yourself, what kind of life do you really want?"

"Thank you for the advice, Professor."

"Well, get to work! Remember to come find me when you have the answer. I'm also very curious about what your choice will be."

"Goodbye, Professor."

How could a girl as smart as Li Jia not understand Suning's words? Besides, she had already guessed Suning's true purpose a long time ago, but she still couldn't make a choice now.

So she really seems to be very conflicted now. To be honest, she wants to reject Suning, but she is worried that she will lose her job because of it. You know, a monthly salary of 100 yuan can make her family's life much easier.

As for what Li Jia's final choice was, Suning didn't care too much about it. You know, it's hard to find the kind of woman you want, so after notifying Li Jia tactfully, he stopped paying attention to it.

As the saying goes, you ignored me before, but now I am out of your reach.

At first, domestic universities all scoffed at Suning’s plan and secretly mocked Suning’s arrogance and madness, but Shanghai’s support and the rapid arrival of funds changed their perception.

At this time, experts and professors from domestic universities called one after another, all wanting to come and seek cooperation. There was no longer the arrogance and disdain they had before.

However, how could Suning really look down upon these people? He just had a sudden idea to bring some natives to play together, but he didn't expect that these natives would not give him any face at all. Now it is not easy for him to get on board again.

Li Jia walked into Su Ning's office with a blushing face and said, "Professor, President Xie of Fudan University wants to see you."

"Please come in!" Suning nodded calmly and said.

"Yes! Professor."

Soon, Li Jia brought Principal Xie into Su Ning's office with a smile on her face. Su Ning looked at Li Jia and said, "Li Jia, make two cups of coffee for me and Principal Xie."

"Ok."

After Li Jia left Su Ning's office, President Xie looked at Su Ning with a look of shock and said, "Professor Zhuang, I didn't expect your research center to be established so quickly?"

"Those foreign experts couldn't wait any longer and set off as soon as the formalities were completed."

"But why do these industry experts seem so mysterious to me?"

"There's nothing we can do! They all have their own jobs and identities abroad, and they don't want to cause a stir for the time being, so they've come up with all sorts of ways to hide their true identities."

"Are they all..."

"Principal Xie, please don't ask me. I won't tell you even if you ask me."

"Okay! I came here to ask if there's anything Fudan University can do, or if other universities can provide support to the center."

"Forget it! The research center is just in its initial stages and doesn't need that many people for now. Let's wait until it's fully established before deciding."

"..."

……

(End of this chapter)