bookcurios Chapter 761 Farewell to Nanjing
Chapter 761 Farewell to Nanjing
Money makes the world go round. After Xu Wenjie gave the money and diamond necklace, he received a transfer order and went directly to the Executive Yuan to serve as secretary to the vice-premier. The current vice-premier was his father's former disciple and took good care of him.
When this news got out, the wicked little devils in the Military Commission were extremely surprised. Sha Yanyao asked Gui'er with a hint of envy, "How did Xu Wenjie suddenly have such a powerful backer? How could he become the secretary to the president of the Executive Yuan?"
Gui Er said, "Because Xu Wenjie's father used to be the Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan. Although he is no longer with us, his former students are still willing to lend him a hand."
Miss Tian said enviously, "He's an honest man too. With such a strong backing, why didn't he use it before?"
Sha Yanyao said, "Xu Wenjie is a low-key person in our Military Commission. Everyone thinks he's good-tempered and usually doesn't pay much attention to him. Maybe that's the aloofness of intellectuals. Why did he suddenly come to his senses now?"
Gui'er was afraid he would think about the recent arrests of Communist Party members, so she quickly said, "It's mainly because the elders of both families are urging them to have children. Brother Xu feels that his income is too low to support his family and wants to strive for progress."
The lady said admiringly, "What a fine young man! By the way, Gui'er, you're living with them now, so you should try to build relationships with them. If there's anything good going on, bring your eldest brother along too."
Gui'er was speechless for a moment, smiled and said nothing.
Sha Yanyao said very reasonably, "Mother, please don't force me. Gui'er is already disturbing other people's homes, and now she's asking others to do things for her. Isn't that too much?"
"What's so excessive about this? You're just too honest, that's why you can't make it in your career. Even my uncle says that you're too straightforward and don't know how to adapt. Of course, if someone can help us, a thank-you gift is inevitable. Guier, go tell Mr. Xu that if this goes through, I'll give his wife a pair of imported shoes." Miss Tian said in a hypocritical tone.
"Who wants your shoes?" Guier almost blurted out, but she held back and agreed with a smile.
Later, even Zhou Huifang came up to her and said, "I heard that Mr. Shen's husband is actually going to work at the Executive Yuan, which is a central government agency. He's about to become a key official in the central government. I can't believe he has such powerful connections. Did he ask someone for help?"
Gui Er had no choice but to patiently say, "Brother Xu's father was originally the Vice Premier of the Executive Yuan, but he died young. His previous connections still existed. He was just more honest in the past and didn't want to use connections."
At the same time, the Shen Mansion suddenly became lively. Those who had become estranged due to the death of Vice President Shen came to visit again, or brought gifts to express condolences and to build relationships.
Even Mrs. Xu lamented, "Before, people left and the tea got cold. Now in this situation, I really don't know how to feel. It's really hard to adapt."
Xu Wenjie comforted her, saying, "Human nature has always been like this. You'll get used to it."
Miraculously, one of the visiting guests heard that Miss Shen no longer wanted to teach at her current school and immediately offered to help transfer her to another school. Miss Shen’s dilemma was thus solved.
However, in order to ensure Guier's smooth graduation, Miss Shen decided to wait until she finished her exams before leaving. Guier studied harder, and after a period of time, she finally passed the skipping exam, got her diploma, and was able to return to Jiangcheng.
On the day she left, Miss Shen and Xu Wenjie escorted her to the train station. No one from the Sha residence showed up; the wife said she wasn't feeling well. Miss Tian said something was going on at her parents' home, and she took Sha Yanyao with her. However, Sha Yanyao probably guessed she would interfere. A day beforehand, he bought some souvenirs for her and brought Jinbao's eldest son to her, earnestly saying, "Guier, my eldest brother made a misstep and is now stuck. This child is also pitiful. I'm afraid Jinbao can't take care of him, so I'm entrusting him to you. Father should be able to make the proper arrangements when you return."
Since Guier agreed.
Xu Wenjie saw that the time was almost up, so he had Gui'er's luggage moved to the car first and arranged for Ah Cheng to watch over it. He said to Gui'er, "Comrade Gui'er, your teacher Shen and I have liked you very much during the time we've been working together. We hope that when you return to Jiangcheng, you can continue to carry forward the revolutionary spirit, but at the same time, you must protect yourself."
Miss Shen's eyes were already red when she turned her back. She could be said to have watched Gui'er grow up, so naturally she was reluctant to let her go.
Gui'er was also very sad. She held Miss Shen's hand and said, "Sister Feng Shu, you must take good care of yourself. I will write to you."
Miss Shen then put away her sadness and nodded with a smile.
Just as she was about to board the train, Yulan and Jinbao suddenly arrived. Jinbao hugged her eldest son and burst into tears. Yulan said, "We knew you were leaving and wanted to see you off, but we were afraid Miss Tian would come to see you off. We only just confirmed that she wouldn't come, so we hurried here."
Gui'er felt a little emotional. Yulan and Jinbao were born prostitutes, and their character and values were not good, but they treated her better than Madam Miss Tian and other respectable people with status and position. Yulan even saved her when she was in danger.
Gui'er held Yulan and Jinbao's hands with emotion and said, "Thank you so much for your care all along. After we say goodbye today, I don't know when we will meet again. Please take care of yourselves."
Jin Bao held his son in one hand and tightly held Gui'er's hand with the other and said, "Guier, my dear sister, I'm leaving my child in your care. He's still young, so please be tolerant of anything he does. If he acts naughty at the Marshal's residence, feel free to beat him. But please, please take good care of him."
Gui'er said quickly, "Don't worry. He's the eldest grandson of the Marshal's Mansion. No one would dare to treat him harshly. There are many women in the Marshal's Mansion who don't have sons. He will definitely be a hot commodity there. I believe that even if father doesn't make arrangements, my second brother will."
The train whistle blew, and Guier took Jinbao's son's hand and got on the train. Xu Wenjie, Miss Shen, and Yulan Jinbao all waved to them on the platform.
Jinbao's son suddenly asked in a confused manner: "Aunt, when will we be back?"
Gui'er was stunned for a moment and said, "Be good. When you grow up, you can come back here to go to school. Chenggang, look, your mother is waving at you. Say goodbye to her."
The little boy then waved vigorously at Jinbao outside the car window and shouted, "Goodbye, Mom."
The train made a loud noise and moved forward slowly. Jinbao took a few steps before stopping. The sky was gloomy, with lead-gray clouds hanging heavily, as if adding a touch of sadness to the farewell.