But whether it was Qiao Nian, Qiao Ai, or relatives like Huocheng, they were all little people in his eyes, and his vision and structure were always focused on the capital city.
In his eyes, the conflicts between little people are nothing more than trivial matters.
Not being able to compromise is simply not enough interest.
As a poor man, just take some money and spend it away.
The same goes for his niece Qiao Ai, who looked like a bitter gourd when she saw him. When she heard that he could go to Beijing, she burst into tears and started laughing.
So he thought Qiao Nian was the same.
It's not irreversible.
Shen Jingyan looked at her and spoke, "Ai Ai is going to Beijing to study. She wants to participate in the independent enrollment of Tsinghua University."
When Qiao Nian heard this for the first time, she raised her eyebrows and didn't seem to have much reaction: "Oh."
Very lucky.
He had just lost his place in Renyi's recommendation, and suddenly he looked at Qingda University as a better candidate than Renyi. It seemed that Shen Jingyan would still help.
But Qiao Ai's grades were clear and high... Qiao Nian's eyes were filled with anger. It wasn't that he looked down on her, but he really didn't take her seriously!
Her reaction became 'deliberate' in Shen Jingyan's eyes, as if she was 'deliberately' pretending not to care.
Shen Jingyan immediately said: "Do you want to get into Tsinghua University?"
"?" Qiao Nian was confused. She glanced at him and said in a hoarse and lazy voice, "Huiqiao."
Shen Jingyan smiled and asked: "Would you like to go to Beijing with me? Just like Ai Ai, I will arrange a tutor for you and seize this month to make up for your lessons. When your written test results come out, no. If it’s too bad, I’ll help you find connections to get an interview spot. This way, you’ll have a much higher chance of getting into Tsinghua University.”
He didn't know that someone of Liang Lu's level from the Qing Dynasty came to Qiao Nian in person and offered her a place to study in the Department of Clinical Medicine, a top specialty.
But Qiao Nian refused.
He simply remembered that Qiao Nian's grades were average, a little worse than Qiao Ai's.
Qiao Ai will definitely take the art route. The music department has lower requirements for cultural courses than other departments. It is still difficult for Qiao Ai to pass the Qingdao University. Qiao Nian will of course need to make up classes.
He vowed to promise: "Don't worry, you are the same niece to me as Ai Ai. I will give you a share of what she has. You are all the same in my eyes."
The reason why Qiao Nian was willing to answer his call and come over for the appointment was just because Shen Jingyan was the only person in the Qiao family who treated her well.
At least on the few days when Shen Jingyan came to Qiao's house, he never forgot to give her one when bringing gifts to Qiao Nai.
She was willing to give Shen Jingyan face and treat him as an elder she knew, but that was all. Shen Jingyan and Chenchen could never have the same status in her heart. She could compromise on some things for the little guy, but Shen Jingyan... forget it.
Qiao Nian didn't directly answer him about going to the capital, but only asked him: "How long will Uncle Shen plan to come and play around the city?"
Shen Jingyan was such a smart person. He could see through at a glance that she was silently rejecting him. He was slightly disappointed in his heart, but he kept his composure and said with a smile: "If you want to bring Ai Ai back to the capital, you may not be able to stay for a few days."
Qiao Nian leaned forward, her dark eyes clear and translucent, dark and deep, looking at him, and said casually: "Take some time before you leave, I'll treat you to dinner, you decide the place."
Shen Jingyan came from Beijing, and he didn't like the restaurants in small places like Huancheng. He had only heard that Shuixiexuan was pretty good, but it was not easy to get a reservation at that place.
The last time he came back, Qiao Weimin didn't get any reservations.
(End of chapter)