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Chapter 1508 Announcement of love affair
Suning naturally had no reason to refuse his children's request to visit the "research center", and he was also preparing to formally introduce Li Jia to them.

Su Ning looked at his beautiful girlfriend and said, "Li Jia, Zhuang Tunan and Zhuang Xiaoting will come to visit the research center later. Go greet them at the door and take them on a casual tour."

"Okay! Brother, I'm a little worried about Zhuang Tunan's reaction. After all, he and I are classmates." Thinking of the delicate relationship between himself and Zhuang Tunan, Li Jia couldn't help but express his concerns.

However, Su Ning smiled disapprovingly and said, feeling that he was far inferior to Li Longji, the man who stole his daughter-in-law. "It doesn't matter! Didn't you and him have some contact in Pingyao Ancient City? In my opinion, that's not a big deal. It's far from what Li Longji did to steal Yang Yuhuan."

"Ah? Brother, you really are good at joking."

"Haha, go ahead! I'll take you to Meilong Town for dinner later. Call ahead and reserve a table there."

"it is good."

Then Li Jia happily went to receive Zhuang Tunan, Zhuang Xiaoting and the other two. After all, what she was most worried about now was that Suning had been treating her as a mistress. The fact that he could arrange for her to meet his family so quickly naturally showed how much he valued her.

However, when Zhuang Tunan and others arrived at the research center, the three people had become four, and Wu Shanshan, who also studied at Tongji University, also joined in.

However, when Zhuang Tunan and Lin Dongzhe saw Li Jia, they both widened their eyes in shock, "Li Jia?"

However, Li Jia calmly looked at the four people in front of her and introduced herself, saying, "Hello! I am Professor Zhuang's assistant, Li Jia. Professor Zhuang asked me to greet you."

"Okay... okay." Zhuang Tunan and Lin Dongzhe both looked a little unnatural. Lin Dongzhe recognized Li Jia's identity at first sight.

At this time, Zhuang Xiaoting also noticed the abnormality of Zhuang Tunan and Lin Dongzhe. "Brother, Dongzhe, do you know Assistant Li?"

"Yes! Assistant Li was my classmate in college. I just didn't expect that this world would be such a coincidence?" Zhuang Tunan explained to Zhuang Xiaoting with a bitter face.

"Huh? That's too much of a coincidence, right?"

"Zhuang Tunan, actually, as early as 1983, when Professor Zhuang first returned to China to start his own business, I worked alongside him as his assistant."

"So that's how it is! Assistant Li, I might have to trouble you later."

"No trouble! The four of you, please."

"Thank you."

Soon, Zhuang Tunan pretended to be calm and followed everyone into the "research center", but his face was full of complexity and sadness. Lin Dongzhe, who had been suspecting that something was going on between Li Jia and Zhuang Tunan, also noticed Zhuang Tunan's abnormality.

Today, the strength of the "Center for Research on Mysteries of the Universe" is unquestionable, especially after reaching a series of cooperation with the State Grid, it has become one of the world's top scientific research institutions.

At the same time, the nuclear energy project of the "Center for Research on Secrets of the Universe" did achieve a breakthrough, but the State Grid did not fulfill its original promise. After all, it was impossible for the "Center for Research on Secrets of the Universe" to hold so many shares.

However, in exchange for this forward-looking cutting-edge technology, the State Grid not only paid a huge amount of RMB, but also agreed to open other industries to the "Center for Research on Mysteries of the Universe", such as pillar industries such as automobile manufacturing, chemicals, medical care and international trade. To put it bluntly, it is exchanging policies for the technology of the "Center for Research on Mysteries of the Universe".

Of course, the "Center for Research on Secrets of the Universe" was also quite considerate. Apart from asking for an additional 5% of the State Grid's shares, it agreed to all other conditions. In this way, the "Center for Research on Secrets of the Universe" would hold 20% of the State Grid's shares and could also enter the domestic markets and fields of various industries.

After Li Jia took Zhuang Tunan, Zhuang Xiaoting and the other two on a tour of the "research center", they were completely convinced and had their first deep understanding of how powerful their father was.

"Four of you, Professor Zhuang is waiting for you in his office now. Please follow me."

"it is good."

After Suning met Zhuang Tunan and his three companions, the first person he saw was Shanshan beside Zhuang Tunan. At first, he thought Zhuang Tunan had a girlfriend.

At this moment, Su Ning looked at Zhuang Tunan, Zhuang Xiaoting and the other two with a smile on his face and asked, "Tunan, Xiaoting, how do you feel about your tour?"

"Dad, the equipment in your research center is so advanced. Our school laboratory may not even have it." Zhuang Tunan looked at his father with admiration.

"It's mainly due to space constraints. Many of the more advanced equipment can't be installed. The R&D center in Lujiazui, Pudong will be open in half a year. I'll have Li Jia take you there for a tour then."

"it is good."

Then Su Ning looked at Wu Shanshan and Zhuang Tunan and asked, "Tunan, is this girl next to you your girlfriend?"

"Dad, she is Shanshan from Uncle Wu's family? You don't forget her, do you?" Zhuang Tunan and Zhuang Xiaoting looked at Su Ning in front of them with strange expressions and explained.

Su Ning feigned surprise as he looked at the graceful Wu Shanshan in front of him. "Shanshan, you've grown so big already? Girls really do change a lot when they grow up!"

At this moment, Wu Shanshan quickly smiled at Su Ning and said, "Hello, Teacher Zhuang! It's been almost ten years since we last met, right?"

"Almost! If not ten years, it's been at least seven or eight years. You've been admitted to university, right?"

"Teacher Zhuang, Tunan and I are both from Tongji University, but I am a student in the Department of Literature."

"That's great! I didn't expect those little brats back then have all grown up."

"..."

"Tunan, Xiaoting, I've asked Li Jia to book a private room at the Meilong Town Restaurant. I'm going to take you guys there for a nice meal today."

"Thank you, Dad." "Thank you, Teacher Zhuang."

After arriving at the Meilun Town Restaurant, we naturally ordered a lot of delicious dishes that the children don’t often eat. The atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Just as the dinner was about to end, Suning grabbed Li Jia's hand and introduced her to the four children, "Tunan, Xiaoting, let me introduce you again. Li Jia is my current girlfriend, or more accurately, my fiancée."

"What?" As expected, as soon as Suning finished speaking, everyone present widened their eyes in shock.

Zhuang Xiaoting immediately looked at Su Ning with a face full of resentment and said, "Dad, the age difference between you and Li Jia is too big, isn't it?"

"Xiaoting, age is worthless in the face of love. Besides, my mental age is about the same as yours."

"..."

At this time, Li Jia looked at Zhuang Tunan and Zhuang Xiaoting with a smile on her face and said, "Tunan, Xiaoting, we should talk to each other from now on. If you feel awkward or embarrassed, just call me by my name."

"..."

Finally, Zhuang Xiaoting thought for a long time before she finally came up with an excuse, "Dad, does my mom know about this?"

Su Ning, however, explained to the four people nonchalantly, "I know! Last time you all came to register at school, I took Li Jia and your mother to sit down and get to know each other."

"..." The four people present were all shocked. Of course, the most uncomfortable one was Zhuang Tunan. It could only be said that he met the person he liked at the wrong time.

If Zhuang Tunan met Li Jia now, his status as a postgraduate student and working in the Planning Bureau would definitely make him the most suitable match for Li Jia.

Lin Dongzhe, who had been paying attention to the changes in Zhuang Tunan's expression, sighed helplessly. He had no experience in such things, so Zhuang Tunan had to bear it alone.

……

Shanshan wanted her younger brother Xiaojun to go to high school and take the college entrance examination, but Xiaojun was not very motivated and his academic performance was not good. He felt that Xiaomin earned more money than his sister as an individual, which hurt Shanshan's heart.

Seeing this, Old Wu tried to mediate, but he was scolded by Shanshan instead. The fact that Old Wu secretly changed Shanshan's choice was a lifelong pain for Shanshan.

So she had to let her brother go to high school. She knew that Zhang A-mei was not her biological mother, but Lao Wu was her biological father. He never considered his own children in any decision he made.

Zhuang Xiaoting and Zhuang Tunan heard the quarrel in the Wu family and took the initiative to come over and take Shanshan to their home.

Although Huang Ling has become more direct in her speech in recent years, she still believes that some things are better kept in mind. Shanshan said it directly to Old Wu, and every household heard it, so it is inevitable that it will be exaggerated and spread later.

Zhuang Tunan was very sensitive. He realized that Shanshan must have too much resentment in her heart. He wanted to comfort her, but found that he had no way to express it.

How could a smart boy like Zhuang Tunan not notice Shanshan's admiration for him, especially since Shanshan worked so hard to get into Tongji University, which naturally proved Zhuang Tunan's feelings.

Shanshan has her own obsessions, her own ideals and ambitions, and also her own admiration for Zhuang Tunan.

Even if Zhuang Tunan never accepts her for the rest of his life, Shanshan will still keep Zhuang Tunan in her heart. Perhaps this is the obsession and persistence that humans should have.

In order to provide Xiaojun with a good learning environment, Shanshan took the initiative to ask Huang Ling, her good neighbor next door, for help, hoping that Huang Ling could let Xiaojun live with her.

Huang Ling rejected her very tactfully. After all, her relationship with the Wu family was quite bad.

Huang Ling shook her head disapprovingly, "Shanshan, I'm sure you know the relationship between me and your family now, so I don't want to get involved in your family's affairs."

Shanshan looked at Huang Ling with a pleading look on her face, "Aunt Ling, I really don't have any other options. After thinking about it, I can only come to you for help."

"Hey!"

At this time, Zhuang Tunan was touched. Li Jia's matter made him have some ideas about Shanshan. "Mom, just agree to Shanshan and tell others that I agree."

"Tunan..." Huang Ling was a little unhappy with Zhuang Tunan's sabotage.

"Mom, I've never asked you for anything since I was little. Just treat it as my first time asking you, okay?"

"Okay! But I can't make the decision about your Aunt Song's affairs. Let Xiaojun live in your room. Anyway, you all go to school outside, and we have plenty of empty beds at home."

"Aunt Ling, thank you so much."

Song Ying knew about the relationship between Shanshan and Xiaojun, and she was willing to lend the house to Shanshan, not caring what Zhang A'mei would think.

However, Huang Ling still did not let Xiaojun live in Song Ying's house, because sometimes it was easy for Xiaojun to move in, but it might not be easy to let him move out.

Song Ying officially started selling breakfast in Guangzhou, and Lin Wufeng would still get up early to help her prepare it.

Prices have been rising recently, so Huang Ling prepared a lot of food and daily necessities. When Pengfei heard about it, he immediately took leave and rushed back from Nanjing to help.

Then, using his relationship with the drivers of the transportation company, he not only bought a lot of scarce materials for Huang Ling, but also started a transportation trade with those experienced drivers.

After hearing about this, Suning naturally mocked Huang Ling, and then transferred one million to Huang Ling, asking Huang Ling to ask Pengfei to open a transportation company and learn how to start a business.

"Aunt, you said this one million is the startup capital my uncle gave me?"

"Yes! Your uncle still has high expectations of you."

"Thank you, aunt! I will definitely do my best."

"Well, go ahead! Be safe! Your uncle told you not to worry too much about money."

"Great! With this money, we can set up the transportation company."

……

Lin Dongzhe took Zhuang Xiaoting to a stall to buy books. The two were holding hands, but were caught by Zhuang Tunan. Zhuang Tunan was very angry. Seeing this, Zhuang Xiaoting could only persuade her brother to find a place to have a good talk about the matter.

In that era, college students were not encouraged to fall in love, so Zhuang Xiaoting and Lin Dongzhe were very careful at school. Zhuang Xiaoting hoped that Zhuang Tunan would not tell his parents about this first.

Zhuang Tunan was very curious about why his sister liked Lin Dongzhe. When Zhuang Xiaoting was with Lin Dongzhe, she didn't think too much and didn't worry about not being liked by others because she didn't do well enough or study well enough. When she was with Lin Dongzhe, she never had such concerns.

No one in the family knew about this, and Zhuang Xiaoting certainly wouldn't dare to tell anyone about it. However, Zhuang Tunan was quite surprised that Lin Dongzhe, who was known for being fearless, didn't dare to tell anyone about it. Lin Dongzhe was worried that if he told anyone about it, the relationship between Song Ying and Huang Ling would be ruined.

"Brother Tunan, do you feel uncomfortable when Teacher Zhuang and Li Jia are together?"

"How could that be! I just feel a little awkward, that's all. After all, Li Jia and I were once classmates."

"Ah? I thought you and Li Jia were a couple."

"You misunderstood! She went with me to the station to pick you up because it was Li Jia who received the call, and she was also quite enthusiastic."

"But I saw a photo of you and her in your room."

"Nonsense! That's a group photo of us visiting Pingyao Ancient City. Besides, it's all our classmates together. How can you make it sound like an ambiguous relationship?"

"Ah? Looks like I misunderstood."

"Dongzhe, don't say such things in the future. If others hear it, they might just make up rumors and cause trouble."

"I understand! I'm not stupid."

……

(End of this chapter)