Chen Xuan was a little surprised. Mr. Wen said, "I've seen the test scores of the international students this year. Your scores are all pretty good. Although the government-funded study abroad is a little bit worse, your own funding won't be a big problem, right?"
Chen Xuan finally realized what was happening and quickly said, "Not a big deal. The money I've saved over the past few years is enough!"
Mr. Wen smiled and said again and again, "Congratulations."
Chen Xuan was a little embarrassed. "My ranking is not that good. I realized after taking the exam that there are too many knowledgeable people."
Mr. Wen smiled, "That's great. Mrs. Wei, are you free? Come to the salon next month. I have invited some good friends, let's get together."
"We must go there."
Mr. Wen didn't say much on the phone and hung up with a smile. Mrs. Wen was already waiting. Mrs. Wen called Mrs. Wen and told her about Chen Xuan's study abroad exam results. Mrs. Wen said sincerely, "Xuan really has a hard time."
One could hear the joy in Mrs. Wen's voice, "You did well on the test."
"I wanted to call you just now, but my husband called first to congratulate Xuan." Mrs. Wen said, "Congratulations to you too."
"I'm happy for her. This is all her own hard work. I can't help much." Mrs. Wen smiled, "But I can help them prepare the boat tickets to the United States."
Mrs. Wen smiled and said, "Okay, call A-Xuan right away."
The two said a few words and hung up the phone.
Chen Xuan and Wei Yin both received many congratulatory calls. Wei Nian watched his aunt and sister-in-law take turns answering the phone, which made Wei Nian depressed. Are all his friends dead? Why didn't anyone call to congratulate him? The little girl was the most discerning. She took a flower from the vase and gave it to her father, saying, "Dad, congratulations!" Wei Nian was moved and hugged his little girl and said, "Dad's little girl is the best."
Of course, Wei Nian’s friends are not dead. The main reason is that men may not be so meticulous. Many of them don’t even know about the exams for studying abroad.
Besides, if the couple have common friends, they will definitely congratulate them together.
Wei Nian helped Chen Xuan sit down, handed her a cup of warm water, and let her rest.
Chen Xuan smiled, "Mr. Wen said that we should go to the salon next time."
Wei Nian nodded, "We have to go. We will be gone for several years. Think about it, we can be where we are today, thanks to the influence of Mr. Wen and other great scholars in China. Otherwise, I would never have the heart to study abroad. We have to formally resign from Mr. Wen. Then we will go together and take our little girl with us."
The Wei family has always been a frequent visitor to Mr. Wen's salon. Whenever there are guests, the couple will go there. Especially since the little girl is gradually becoming sensible, Chen Xuan is more willing to take the little girl to listen to these scholars talk about current affairs or knowledge, which is all good. Although the little girl doesn't understand anything and just eats snacks and drinks milk when she goes there, Chen Xuan still often takes her daughter there.
This time, I met many old friends. Knowing that the three members of the Wei family were going to study abroad, I couldn't help but congratulate them. Especially for Chen Xuan, Professor Chu and Professor Wu knew Chen Xuan very early, and knew that she relied on self-study after getting married. Moreover, unlike Wei Yin, Chen Xuan was born in the countryside, and it was not easy for her to get to where she is today. This is an era that promotes new women, and now Chen Xuan can not only study abroad with her own ability, but everyone knows her character over the years.
No matter how much praise she receives, Chen Xuan remains as humble as ever, because she knows that she is still far behind the scholars present here.
When talking about their ambitions to study abroad, Chen Xuan said, "Brother Anian is studying business, Yin likes art, and I am studying agriculture."
Mr. Wen is really happy for her. "It doesn't matter what you study. I think in a few years I'll be able to see Mrs. Wei realize her dream."
Chen Xuan smiled, "It's not that easy. I think I should at least get a doctorate. But I'm happy to be able to go to school. Mr. Wen, if I hadn't met you, I wouldn't have thought I could be where I am today."
Mr. Wen did not take credit for it. "There are many people who have met me, but not all of them are willing to study. The one who can achieve success is not others, but yourself. Mrs. Wei, you should work hard."
"At first, I admired people like you, Mr. Wen, who are so knowledgeable. I especially yearned for great scholars like you, but I didn't know which way to go and whether I could succeed. It was because you encouraged me that I dared to give it a try." Chen Xuan said from the bottom of her heart, "Zhu Xi once said that if Confucius had not been born, the world would have been dark forever. I haven't read Confucius' books in depth, but Mr. Wen meant a lot to me. If I hadn't come to your salon and met you that year, I would have been ignorant and drifted with the flow all my life. After meeting you, I knew what ideals were and that as long as people work hard and live their lives with all their heart, they can live a clear life within their capabilities."
"To me, the teacher is the sun on my life path."
Even if it was Wei Nian, Chen Xuan's ability to compliment people was truly unique. Even Wei Nian was often not as good as Chen Xuan. The main reason was that Wei Nian thought it was a compliment, but Chen Xuan was sincere and sincere, and therefore, Chen Xuan's words were particularly touching.
Mr. Wen was very happy today and gave Chen Xuan a calligraphy piece with six words on it: Where there is a will, there is a way.
Professor Chu's eyebrows were slightly gloomy, and he talked to several scholars about the Yellow River flooding in the summer. Peking was full of refugees from Shandong in North China, and what was even more worrying was that the Japanese had been eyeing the land of North China since they occupied the three northeastern provinces.
When several people were talking alone, Professor Chu said, "It's good for you to go abroad now. The situation is getting worse and worse. Domestic students are too concerned about political current affairs and are becoming more and more impetuous. Go abroad now and learn useful knowledge. You will be able to serve your country one day."
Wei Yin advised Professor Chu, "Don't worry too much. The chaos won't last forever. There will be peace one day."
Professor Chu smiled, "Yes." After knowing each other for a few years, Professor Chu's handsome appearance has also added a bit of age. Professor Chu has always been enthusiastic. He studied in the United States and wrote down the addresses of several American friends for Wei Yin, asking them to visit them when they are free. There are scholars from his own country and scholars from abroad.
Professor Chu has more in-depth thoughts on the country, the family, and the current situation. As for the Wei family, all they can do is donate some money when the government organizes donations. Xu Ning also participated in the Yellow River Water Relief Association. Xu Ning is a friend who knows her well. Knowing that she participated in the charity organization organized by this university, Chen Xuan and Wei Yin also donated some money. Although they don't say it, it is also a kind gesture.
Since returning from Mr. Wen's salon, Wei Nian has been planning to take the tomb back to his hometown. Wei Nian has already written a letter to his elder brother and sister-in-law, and discussed with Chen Xuan, "You are pregnant, and the road back home is bumpy. You can't rent a car to go back with dad's coffin, so you can only take a truck. Our little girl is still young, so you don't have to go back. You can stay at home to take care of the little girl and pack our things for going abroad. Ah Yin and I will accompany the old lady back."
"Is this okay?" Chen Xuan was a little hesitant. As a daughter-in-law, how could she not go to her father-in-law's funeral
"What's wrong with that? You're pregnant. Dad didn't care about this when he was alive. As long as everyone in the family is safe, that's enough." Wei Nian said, "Beijing is a mess now. Fortunately, we are in Dongjiaomin Lane. I don't know what the country is like. You should get well. We still have to take a ship to Shanghai. It will take more than a month for the ship to reach the United States."
In this case, Chen Xuan did not force it, but just said to Wei Nian, "You have to tell the old lady."
"I know. Don't worry. It's easy to talk to mom."
Ever since Wei Nian said he wanted to go abroad, his mother became particularly sensible. As Wei Nian expected, Mrs. Wei was mainly concerned, "Your wife's baby looks like a boy. Okay! Don't let her go! It takes more than ten days to walk along the way, and staying in hotels along the way is a waste of time. Before your father left, he was worried about you not having a son! Just tell your father when the time comes, it's all for the sake of the grandson! Okay! Don't let your wife go! The little girl is young, and she should seldom go to places like cemeteries, so let your wife stay at home to take care of the child!"
Old Mrs. Wei had another question for her son, "What about our eldest sister and Sister Liu when we go abroad?"
Wei Nian said, "I originally thought that if they wanted to go back to their hometown, that would be fine. If they wanted to work in the lace factory in Beijing, that would be fine. But my wife is pregnant now, and we need someone to help clean the house in the United States. I told my mother-in-law about this, and she wanted us to take my eldest sister with us so that she can take care of my wife after she gives birth. After all, she is our family, and it will be convenient for us to take care of her."
Old Madam Wei thought for a while and said, "Then I have to tell the Wang family when I return home this time."
Wei Nian also said, "Yes, it depends on whether the eldest sister is willing."
When Wei Nian returned to his hometown this time, he was really thankful that Chen Xuan didn't go with him. It was because the uncle and aunt of the Chen family went to look for Chen Xuan again and asked about her inside and outside. The uncle and aunt were really lucky. They didn't find Chen Xuan, but met their niece's husband - Wei Nian!
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