Chapter 688: Chapter 688 Joyous and Enviable Chapter 688: Chapter 688 Joyous and Enviable The Luo Family Courtyard was bustling until nightfall, when the visitors who came to offer congratulations finally dispersed.
Luo Xuyan felt relieved, and Woo Yunmei immediately called home to share the good news. She was more excited now than when she herself had been admitted to junior college.
Luo Qiao thought that since Big Brother’s admission letter had arrived, hers should be coming in the next few days too. She planned to call Teacher Ge later to check on the situation.
Luo Qiao looked at her still-excited Big Brother, “Big Brother, sis-in-law has already shared the good news with her parents, you should hurry and call Dad.”
Luo Xuyan got up and headed toward the phone, “I’m calling now, I’m calling. I’m just so overjoyed, I forgot.”
Luo Qiao walked over to Woo Yunmei, “Sis-in-law, what do you want to eat tonight? I’ll cook. Let’s celebrate.”
Luo Daoren entered from outside and heard his granddaughter’s suggestion, “Right, we should celebrate. I need to have a drink.”
While everyone was talking, Luo Xuyuan came back.
As soon as he entered, he overheard his sister and grandfather’s conversation, “What’s the good news this time?”
Luo Qiao was all smiles, “Second Brother, Big Brother received his college admission letter.”
Upon hearing this, Luo Xuyuan also smiled, “That really is great news. Tonight, I’ll join Grandpa for a drink.”
From the tone of his voice, Luo Qiao could tell that Second Brother was in a good mood, so she walked up to him, “Second Brother, you’re in a good mood today. Don’t tell me you’ve got a girlfriend now?”
Luo Xuyuan raised his hand and thumped his sister on the head, “What are you babbling about?”
Luo Qiao covered her sore head, “Second Brother, you’re bullying me. I’m going to give you the cold shoulder for an hour.”
Luo Xuyuan, amused by his sister’s expression and words, said, “Really? You’re going to ignore me for an hour? Don’t you want to hear about the good news I received today?”
Luo Qiao wouldn’t fall for that, scoffing, “If you’re not telling, then forget it.”
Luo Xuyuan poured himself a glass of water, drank it down in one gulp, and then said, “Our new research project was specially approved. We received a lot of support from higher up this time.”
Luo Qiao gave a thumbs-up, “Gold will always shine. Your opportunity has come.”
In the evening, Luo Qiao personally cooked a feast including boiled fish, braised pork ribs, kung pao chicken, dried bamboo shoots with cured meat, braised pork, mixed vegetables, home-style tofu, cold cucumber salad, steamed rice, and made tomato and egg soup.
While they were happily drinking and celebrating, Luo Haotian, at the mechanical factory, also had a smile on his face as he carried dishes from the cafeteria back home. Many people greeted him along the way, and someone asked, “Deputy Director Luo, why are you so happy today?”
Luo Haotian grinned, “Xuyan called to say he got the admission letter from the music academy.”
The person who asked the question responded, “That’s really impressive. Congratulations, Deputy Director Luo. Now there’s another college student in the family.”
Luo Haotian smiled, “This year, my daughter is also taking the college entrance exams. Perhaps we’ll have one more college student in the family soon.”
After saying this, he didn’t delay any longer and headed home.
He left a crowd behind, buzzing with gossip, “So it’s the eldest son who got into college. No wonder the dishes he picked today were so luxurious.”
“If my son got into college, I’d be over the moon as well, serving up lavish dishes and having a drink.”
“If Deputy Director Luo’s daughter also gets into college, just imagine how proud the father will be then.”
“Ever since Deputy Director Luo got divorced, it’s been one good thing after another. First, his two sick sons recovered, then the eldest was taken as an apprentice, and the second son got into college.
Later, the second son’s design for an automatic seed planter earned merits for the factory, bringing fame and a large bonus.
Then the eldest son got married, and just a few days ago I heard the third son got engaged and is getting married in September. And now, the eldest son has become a prospective college student. They really are the envy of everyone.”
“You missed one. Their daughter got engaged yesterday too. I heard her fiancé works at the Ji City Public Security Bureau. How do all of Deputy Director Luo’s kids turn out to be so successful?”
“Deputy Director Luo has really seen the light at the end of the tunnel. Ning Xueling, who couldn’t see the big picture, must be regretting it so much by now.”
This was a moment of joy and envy for others.
Meanwhile, in a courtyard in Ji City, “Do you realize that if someone finds out what you’re doing, you can kiss your future goodbye?”