Training the Heavens

Chapter 164 How to spend this New Year
"Tuanan went back to his mother's home with his mother. The child was admitted to university. This kind of good news must be let the grandparents know." Faced with everyone's questions, Zhuang Chaoying could only answer like this.

Some people believed it after hearing it, while others didn't. They just thought that even if it was good news, there was no reason to rush over on the same day of receiving the news. At least they should stay at home for a few days to receive guests, right?
Some people thought that since they had come all the way here, they would be unwilling to go back without even seeing the talented young man himself, so they asked their neighbors about the dealer's situation.

It would have been fine if I hadn't asked, but as soon as I asked, Zhuang Chaoying's secret was exposed. This was not a return to her parents' home to announce the good news, but Zhuang Chaoying had a conflict with his wife and children, so he went back to her parents' home to get some peace and quiet.

After suddenly hearing such a big piece of news, these people were immediately very excited. They quickly pulled the people around them and, regardless of whether they knew them or not, exaggerated the story of the banker's conflict and told it again.

"Impossible? The child is so successful, how can he, as a father, not be satisfied?" Some people instinctively refused to believe it.

"I didn't believe it at first, but everyone says so. I can't be lying to them, right? And think about it, if it weren't for this reason, why would he be the only one left in the Zhuang family? Even the senior year is on vacation now, and Teacher Zhuang doesn't have to teach. Why doesn't he go with him to Changzhou to see his father-in-law?"

"Yeah, hey, such a good kid, why does he have such a father?"

The leaders of the cotton mill's affiliated middle school who rushed over after hearing the news were so angry when they heard this. They had originally thought it was a good idea. Zhuang Chaoying was a teacher at the affiliated middle school, and his child became a genius boy and was specially recruited by a university at the age of eleven. This matter could be used for publicity.

Our school's teachers are capable of nurturing talented young people, needless to say? They've even prepared the outline for the promotional material and are just waiting to come to Zhuang Chaoying to gather some material to fill it out.

Who would have thought that before even entering the courtyard, they would be dealt a heavy blow. So, the genius boy's growth had nothing to do with Zhuang Chaoying? Not only that, but Zhuang Chaoying seemed to be holding the genius boy back?
If the parents of the students in the affiliated high school knew about this, they would definitely have a big fight. Who would dare to expect a teacher who can't even manage his own children to teach their own children well?
"Is Teacher Zhuang on our school's list of outstanding students this year?" the vice principal asked with a dark face.

"Wasn't this discussed in the meeting yesterday? Teacher Zhuang has participated in the college entrance examination paper marking and does a good job in daily teaching, so everyone raised their hands in agreement?" The dean of studies was a little puzzled. You didn't raise your hand yesterday, so why are you still asking?

"I think there are still some points worth discussing on this list. Let's vote again when we get back." The vice-president no longer wanted to give this position to Zhuang Chaoying.

Soon, Shen Zhixue also rushed over after hearing the news. He was even more angry because the incident had alarmed the media outside. Reporters from Nanjing, Shanghai and even Beijing called him and asked to interview Zhuang Tunan.

Now, little Tuanan went directly to his grandparents' house with his mother. If his grandparents were also local, it would be fine. At most, they could change the interview location. Without Zhuang Chaoying's interference, the interview might be even better.

But his grandparents are in Changzhou. If the reporter goes to Changzhou for an interview, and attributes the reason why little Tuanan became a genius boy to his grandparents, then wouldn’t Shen Zhixue’s efforts during this period be in vain?

"Get him out of here quickly. I guess if he doesn't leave, little Tunan will definitely not want to come back." Shen Zhixue looked at Zhuang Chaoying with hatred. This guy not only ruined his own family, but also his own future. This is absolutely intolerable.

"School's closed for the holidays, I can't think of a reason!" The vice principal was at a loss for ideas. "How can you not find a reason? Have you collected all the exam papers from last year's Gaokao from all provinces? Studying more of the other provinces' Gaokao papers will definitely help you with your teaching. Arrange a business trip out of town immediately. He can come back when he's collected all the papers!" Shen Zhixue's mind raced, and he came up with an idea.

"The New Year is coming soon. Isn't it inappropriate to arrange for people to go on business trips at this time?" This move was a bit too harsh, and the vice principal hesitated for a moment.

"Comrade, how come you don't have any sense of urgency? It's already early February, and there are only five months left before the new round of college entrance examinations. If you work harder now, students may be able to get 30 to 50 more points in the college entrance examination in the future. Why are you just thinking about the New Year now?" Shen Zhixue scolded him.

Shen Zhixue didn't care whether Zhuang Chaoying could have a good New Year or not. He only knew one thing: if Zhuang Chaoying spent the New Year peacefully in this small courtyard, Shen Zhixue himself would have no chance of having a good New Year.

"I'm not aware enough. I'll arrange it right away." After being scolded by the boss of his boss's boss, the vice principal finally understood something. He immediately went back to call a meeting of leaders and prepared to complete the process today.

Shen Zhixue was not satisfied with just dealing with Zhuang Chaoying. He remembered what the old man of the Zhuang family said when he first came here. If he didn't deal with them as well, when Zhuang Tunan came back, they would come and make a fuss, and then be photographed by reporters, then he would be finished.

This time, he personally called the leader of Zhuang Ganmei's unit. "Old Liu, this is Shen Zhixue from the Education Bureau. Right, right, right. We were drinking together at Old Xie's house last time. Do you have time now? Let's go out and sit here."

"Hahaha, since Director Shen has invited me, I have to come out no matter how busy I am. Just tell me a place and I will go there right away." Old Liu also has children who need to go to school, so of course he would not refuse the director of education this face.

When they got there, they ordered a few dishes, drank a few glasses of wine, and discussed things at the dinner table.

The next day, Zhuang Ganmei was also sent on a business trip by the factory, and it was to a place as cold as the Northeast. Once he left, it was not certain whether he could celebrate the New Year or even the Lantern Festival at home.

Lao Deng panicked. "Chinese New Year is coming soon, and you want my son to go on such a long business trip? Can't you go after the New Year?"

The factory leader immediately retorted, "You're still fussy about doing things for the company? What's your attitude? Just because of your ideological awareness, this year's New Year's shopping benefits for your family will have to be downgraded."

Now, not only did Zhuang Ganmei have to go on a business trip to the Northeast, but the New Year's goods for their family were also much less. Thinking about Zhuang Chaoying also leaving Suzhou for another place, the old woman suddenly cried out, "Everyone has left, and there are fewer things. How can we celebrate the New Year this year!"

(End of this chapter)