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Chapter 1 The outstretched hand

Chen’s father and mother have lost complaints about Chen Yi applying for DZ Vocational High School recently.

First, after inquiring, I heard that although DZ is a vocational high school, its score is not low and it is very famous in S City; second, because of Chen Yi's college entrance examination, they have long been numb to English and automatically ignore the 0-point blank paper. Geography seems irrelevant to them, and the excellence of the four major subjects of Chinese, mathematics, material and chemistry made Chen's father earn enough face.

Among the relatives and friends around me, there were no children of the same age who took the exam better than Chen Yi. Chen's father felt that he was not ashamed, so of course he no longer complained.

From the beginning of the exam, Xiao Le's mood seemed to have recovered a lot and would not seem to be full of worries.

After getting the transcript, she told Chen Yi that her father wanted to invite her to dinner and asked Chen’s father, mother and Wenwen to go together. Chen Yi went home and told her parents, but she didn’t object.

Dinner is in a three-star hotel very close to Chen Yi's house.

Chen Yi felt that this meal would not be without reason, because Xiao Le's father and his parents had never met again since he returned to the Buddha statue gift.

"Today I'm taking the time to disturb you. First, we have been busy for a long time and haven't met and chatted in the past two years; second, we have something to discuss."

After dinner, Xiao’s father entered the topic.

Xiao Le responded in time to talk about studying abroad.

Xiao's father said, "There are more and more college students in society now. In two years, more universities will be built and more universities will be expanded. When their two children graduate and enter society, university diplomas are no longer enough to reflect superiority. So I think studying abroad is very necessary, and it does not mean that foreign education must be better, but when you go abroad, you will definitely have superiority in social recognition."

Chen's mother knew very well that their family could not afford this kind of expenditure. If it were a place like Australia where consumption tens of thousands a year was worth considering it. Some of Chen's father's friends also sent their children abroad. Chen's mother had considered it long ago and had inquired about the cost.

"This child Chen Yi doesn't like learning English so much. Where can I understand what the teacher says when I go abroad?"

Xiao's father smiled and waved his hand and said, "Sister-in-law's worries are not unreasonable, but Xiao Le's child's English is good. If they study abroad together, they will definitely help. With the needs of the environment, Chen Yi will slowly start learning even if she doesn't like English."

Chen's father is a soft-eared person. He still has to consider many things that are impossible. At this time, he felt that Xiao's father's words made sense, so he asked Xiao Le where he planned to go.

"Because I have a friend who can help with this problem, I chose the UK."

Chen's father frowned. He also knew the roughly expenses in the UK, but he has always been a person who wants face and is embarrassed to admit on the spot that he could not afford such words.

Chen's mother was otherwise, and she interrupted very simply, "If we don't talk about Chen Yi's English problem, we can't afford the expenses in the UK. Xiaole is a child who is smart and beautiful, and she is good at studying. It's good to be able to study abroad. Chen Yi can't be, we can only blame our parents for not being able to make money."

Chen Yi had no interest in studying abroad at all. If he asked him to travel, he would rather have to study. Forget it. But he knew that Xiao Le would tell him about this sooner or later. Xiao Le had said this two years ago, and Xiao Le also mentioned Xiao’s father’s intention several times.

He would never go abroad to study, even in Australia, which he could afford.

He had long thought that although he didn't want Xiao Le to go, he knew better that he could not put pressure on her. As for the impact of the future, it was very necessary to go abroad from a realistic perspective.

Of course, he actually had another thought in his heart. Although he felt that this thought was a bit bad, he felt that if Xiao Le went abroad, it would probably be the end between them.

On the one hand, he was not willing to separate from Xiao Le. After all, even after getting along for so long, even if it was just a habit, it would be difficult for people to adapt. Moreover, he still likes Xiao Le very much. But on the other hand, he vaguely desires this, just like a tendency to self-destruct. He knew that Xiao Le was really sad if he went abroad to study, but he still looked forward to it.

"I have also considered what my sister-in-law said. Although it is a bit embarrassing to say this, we all know the relationship between these two children. They have been getting along well over the past two years. Even if I didn't support them in the past, I still hope that they can grow up together and have a satisfactory result in this way. I believe that my elder brother and sister-in-law also think so. So, if they can really continue like this, we are actually a family. It's a bit embarrassing to say this, but this matter is related to the future of the two children, so don't blame me for being so direct. Since it's a family, I don't think it's necessary to worry too much about the cost of going abroad. I personally am a little more abundant, and I believe there is no problem to support the two children in studying abroad together."

Chen's father was originally feeling embarrassed because of Chen's mother, but he seemed to be a little moved at this time. If someone gave Chen's father more than 200,000 yuan a year for no reason, his personality of asking for face would inevitably make him refuse, but if the other party was very sincere and gave him enough steps, he would definitely accept it. Because he was a soft ear.

But Chen’s mother, on the contrary, Chen Yi absolutely did not doubt that no matter what other people’s attitudes, Chen’s mother would not accept the money. Because Chen’s mother considered things more. She always said that people’s hands were short and people’s mouths were soft. The benefits of being unreasonable should not be taken, because there would be a lot of trouble in the future.

But now, Chen's mother did not refuse immediately, but thought for a moment, and her eyes finally fell on Chen Yi. She also knew that studying abroad had a great impact on her children's future, so she handed over the decision to Chen Yi herself. First, she knew that it was useless for others to make decisions, and second, she really hoped that Chen Yi would nod and agree to consider her future prospects.

Chen's father also understood Chen's mother's expression and looked at Chen Yi.

"You think about it yourself."

Xiao Le and Xiao’s father also turned their eyes to Chen Yi’s face, the former full of expectations.

"Thank you for your kindness. But I personally am too disgusted with English and I am not willing to study abroad. The cost of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada is indeed very high, so my parents never considered it. However, I once mentioned sending me to Australia, but I don't want to. I won't go to Australia, and the United Kingdom will not go to either."

Chen's father's face looked a little better, but in fact he did mention studying in Australia.

Xiao's father seemed very concerned and reiterated the importance of studying abroad to the future society, but Chen Yi still refused. Xiao Le became silent since Chen Yi first refused, with a very disappointed expression, mixed with unhappiness and anger.

In the end, Xiao's father had no choice but to ask Chen's father and mother to persuade Chen Yi to think seriously again, saying that there was still time and that he was not so anxious that he had to make a decision immediately.

On the way home, Chen's mother said that Chen Yi should think about this matter again.

Chen's father, who had been silent, interrupted at this time, "What's the difference between home and abroad? If he accepts such favors from others, he will not be able to raise his head even if he can marry Xiao Le..."

Chen's mother interrupted Chen's father in anger.

"We don't have money to send our kids to the UK. Why do we miss this opportunity now? We will pay back what we owe slowly. Even if we have money, we will pass the grade and opportunity to study abroad. Is the future of the kids important or the face important? If you don't persuade him to go at this time, you will advise him not to go?"

Chen's father had a dark face and said nothing.
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