"Shall we visit my second brother’s school?" Xu Nianhua suggested, and since they had come all this way, they might as well walk around and see more, otherwise, it would be such a waste.
Xu Qinghe was tempted by the idea and turned to Gu Hai, saying, "Mr. Gu, we’d like to visit my son’s school."
"We’ll go with you," Gu Hai’s gaze fell on Xu Nianhua, the implication very clear, wherever Xu Nianhua went, they would follow.
"Right, we’ll also come along," Fang Yue immediately chimed in.
Xu Qinghe nodded and replied, "Okay, then let’s all go together."
The journey from Beining University to Medical University required over two hours by car, and cabs weren’t that common; people usually took the bus.
Xu Qinghe and his wife were fine with this; they were used to riding the county bus back home, and the buses in Ningbei were more spacious and comfortable than those buses.
Gu Hai, who had endured his fair share of hardships when he was young, was not used to it, but he managed alright.
Fang Yue, however, couldn’t help expressing her disdain, yet faced with Gu Hai’s icy stare, she didn’t dare to complain any further, merely explaining that she wasn’t accustomed to it, being used to riding in her own car for everyday travel.
"That’s true, your family is well off," Ji Ying said with a laugh, agreeing with her, but with less warmth than before. In her eyes, there was only the anticipation of seeing her son’s school.
Was her daughter’s school so big and beautiful, and was her son’s school the same?
Did Nian’an also ride this same bus when he went to visit Nianhua?
With that thought, Ji Ying felt the bus ride should last even longer.
Ningbei Medical University was one of the top universities in Ningbei, a bit different from Beining University. It wasn’t as pretty but was very large and even had an affiliated hospital nearby.
After touring around, Xu Qinghe couldn’t help but express, "Nian’an, you must study hard and become a good doctor in the future."
"Dad, don’t worry, I’ll definitely apply myself in my studies," Xu Nian’an assured confidently. After showing everyone around, he said, "By the way, do you want to visit my boutique?"
The group then excitedly headed to the Beautiful Boutique, arriving just as evening approached and students were getting out of class, making the store very busy.
Xu Nian’an stepped forward to offer his help without hesitation.
After a brief greeting, Xu Nianhua also joined in to help. Although the shop was small, every customer that came in tended to buy something before leaving.
Especially the radios supplied by Ji Shuqin and Cai Shuxue from Yangcheng were selling like hotcakes, becoming the best choice for gifts—not only prestigious but also well-liked by recipients.
"Is this store opened by Nian’an?" Gu Hai looked around the shop, which wasn’t big, but the business was genuinely booming.
"Yes, he started with a stall selling hair clips last year, and this year, he opened this shop and hired someone to look after it," Xu Qinghe mentioned with pride that he couldn’t conceal in his voice.
"Brother Xu, you have raised your children to be very outstanding," Gu Hai stated admiringly. Both the eldest and the second son of the family were extremely impressive, as was Xu Nianhua, who, though not his biological daughter, was still supported through university and showered with affection.
He had seen many who didn’t even dream of educating their own daughters, let alone cherishing them more than the sons.
Thinking of his own son, Gu Mingcheng, Gu Hai sighed again. Mingcheng had little interest in academics since childhood, only enjoying drawing everywhere. Now in university, he still just wanted to draw. Gu Hai worried, who would take care of the family business he had worked so hard for?