After a lively dinner, they returned to their own courtyard next door.
Li Weili finally told her parents about the company's situation and her plans.
Tian Jing nodded with relief, "Good, this idea is excellent. You can take that company to practice."
"Don't worry, most of the courtyards in this area are under my name."
"After rectifying the company over there, we'll re-register a new company and develop this area."
Li Weili's mouth widened in surprise, "Mom, how many plots of land do you actually own?"
"Quite a few," Tian Jing smiled. "As I said, as long as there are plots, there will be no loss."
"Since you're interested and have set this as your goal, then work hard and become someone who makes the list."
Li Weili patted her chest with pride, "Mom, don't worry, I will definitely make the list."
...
The school was to the northwest. Tian Jing and Li Zhengguo, who were concerned about their daughter, planned to buy a house near the school for her to live in.
Unexpectedly, Li Weili refused. If she lived off-campus, how would she get to know her classmates and how could she persuade them to work part-time at her company?
So the two couples decided to take their two soon-to-be university students and one middle school graduate to visit the school's environment.
There were still a few days before registration, so it was good to get familiar with the school.
The school covered an area of one thousand mu, with various colleges and gardens, arranged logically and compactly.
The dormitories were apartment-style. With the start of the semester approaching, one floor of the dormitory buildings was open for parents and students to visit.
Seeing the accommodation conditions, Tian Jing was reassured. The accommodation fees were not an issue; good conditions naturally meant higher fees.
After visiting the cafeteria and lecture halls, the group left the school and went to the zoo for a tour.
The next day, after visiting Li Weiyu's school, Li Weiyu was criticized by his mother. His school was a bit smaller, and some of the ancillary facilities were correspondingly fewer.
His mother's dissatisfaction was not with the school itself, but with his inability to get into a better and larger school.
She even said that Lili's school wasn't that big either, and that Tsinghua University occupied over six thousand mu. If others could get in, why couldn't he, whose lifelong goal was to study, get in?
And what about master's and doctoral degrees? It would truly be impressive to get a master's or doctorate from Tsinghua or Peking University!
Li Weiyu, "..."
Could he change his name to Li Weiya (mute) or Li Weilong (deaf)?
Tian Jing patted her sister-in-law's arm, "Alright, after Li Min changed, you're starting again. What's going on with you two? Are you taking turns?"
Li Zhengguo comforted his nephew, "Don't listen to your mother's nonsense, Tsinghua and Peking University aren't that easy to get into."
"Comparing, there are still many candidates who didn't get into universities in the capital. If you have confidence, your sister is still waiting for your help."
"The external conditions of a school are just supplementary. What truly matters is the ability of the teachers and students. Keep it up!"
Li Weili also encouraged her cousin, "This university is really good. You'll know when you get here."
"If you really don't like it, then fight with your aunt and go for Tsinghua or Peking University."
Li Weiyu nodded forcefully, "That's right, if all else fails, I'll fight for it."
Li Zhengguo smiled, his daughter was good at motivating people.
He asked his younger son, "Seeing a school like this, do you regret choosing another path?"
Li Weixin shook his head, "That's the path for ordinary people. I'm no longer ordinary, so of course I wouldn't envy the paths of ordinary people."
"Besides, I've been an ordinary person for over ten years, and I want to be an extraordinary person."
Li Zhengguo, "..."
...
Before school started and registration began, the seven of them decided to tour the capital.
Tian Jing was still interested in accompanying her daughter on their travels.
The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, and the Old Summer Palace – they visited the four major attractions over three days.
After two days of rest from the heat and fatigue, it was time for registration.
The two couples, carrying the bags prepared for their children, headed to the school.
After registration, Li Liguo sent his son's luggage to the dormitory and patted his son's shoulder,
"Work hard! Your mother actually cares. She's just unhappy that you keep talking about master's and doctoral degrees, yet you didn't get into as good a school as Lili."
"Your uncle told me you plan to help your sister. If you want to help, you need to show real ability. The goal has been set, so you have a clearer direction to strive for."
"The money in this card was specifically saved for you by me at a bank in the capital. This is the last time I will give you financial support for free."
Clutching the bank card in his hand, Li Weiyu's eyes reddened as he watched his father's slightly hunched back disappear at the dormitory door.
Dad, I will work hard!
Li Weili also received a bank card from her mother:
"Keep this for emergencies. Any money from the monthly allowance that you don't spend, save it yourself."
"Help Xiao Yu more. That child is quite proud at home. Now that he's in a big city, I'm worried his mindset won't keep up."
Li Weili nodded, "Mom, don't worry, I'll look after him."
After sending the children off, the four parents, with four different emotions, all felt a sense of loss.
On the train ride back, Tian Jing comforted the silent Ouyang Meihua,
"Children grow up and have to fly out. During this empty period, you can help Da Mai and Xiao Mai."
Indeed, she had grandchildren to hold. Who would care about those two brats who didn't want to stay home and were eager to fly out?
Ouyang Meihua perked up and started talking to Tian Jing about her eldest grandson and her soon-to-arrive youngest grandson.
Her only son, Li Weixin, was eager to fly out.
...
Upon arriving at Kucun Village, they were intercepted by Zeng Jingrong as soon as they entered. He was there to pick up Ranran.
Tian Jing maintained her stance, "No picking up!"
Li Weixin, "..."
Was his mother going to clip his wings?
Zeng Jingrong quickly apologized, stating that he really didn't mean what he said that day.
Tian Jing waved him away, "Don't block the road. We haven't even entered the house yet, and I need to rest and think. Hurry up and leave!"
Zeng Jingrong didn't want to leave, but Li Zhengguo and Li Liguo together escorted him out of the village.
Li Weixin asked worriedly, "Mom?"
Tian Jing smiled, "Don't be afraid, I'm deliberately provoking him. In a couple of days, I'll personally take you."
Only then did Li Weixin feel relieved and go to give gifts to his grandmother and friends.
When he detoured to the farm, he saw Xiao Xiao Hei confined in the farm and called it over.
Xiao Xiao Hei walked over listlessly. Li Weixin worriedly asked the feeder what was wrong with Xiao Xiao Hei.
The feeder was also confused. He had raised Xiao Xiao Hei for over two years, and it had always been fine. Only in the past few days had it suddenly become like this.
Li Weixin's eyes darted around, "Xiao Xiao Hei, do you miss my sister?"
"Woof," Xiao Xiao Hei let out a low whimper.
The feeder was curious, "Could it really be missing Lili? Lili came to say goodbye to it before she left and told Xiao Xiao Hei to be good."
Thinking of his sister's determination to conquer the real estate company, Li Weixin asked Xiao Xiao Hei,
"Shall I ask Mom to send you into the mountains? You're too cooped up being confined here."
"Woof woof woof," Xiao Xiao Hei licked Li Weixin's hand.
Li Weixin then took Xiao Xiao Hei back to the courtyard house.
After listening to his younger son, Tian Jing looked at the listless Xiao Xiao Hei and thought it might be due to its vegetarian diet.
It had to be sent back to the mountains.
She didn't want it to end up like Xiao Hei, making her sad in the end. This was also why she had allowed Xiao Xiao Hei to stay at the farm.