Chapter 75: You Don't Understand

un’s mouth quivered, “You did!...” Then he continued in a relaxed tone, "…Or maybe just some of them Alright, my answers are in my backpack; let’s see how much you’ve reviewed tonight.”Dong Qingyun de...Chapter 75 You Don't Understand

Sometimes, when someone is around, people might keep a respectful distance or look up to them. They might even avoid discussing this person due to her brilliance. However, after Tang Wu truly leaves, the suppressed admiration and appreciation that couldn't be clearly expressed at that time burst forth because of her brief presence.

There were boys who sketched her portraits in class. Even girls in their class, when mentioning their less than top-notch performance, would add, "Why don’t you mention how our class was completely outperformed by Tang Wu's class when she was around!"

Their existence might be deliberately ignored or even met with hostility while they were present. But after they leave, what remains is endless懷念and回味(reflection).

Due to Xue Yiyang playing football recently, Su Can has been walking down the slope alone at dismissal time, gazing at the old buildings and the clear sky crisscrossed with antennas. He often thinks of warm scenes with Tang Wu. The scene where she tiptoed to compare her height with his head comes vividly to mind: "If you grow as tall as this, I’ll look up to you!"

Now he is just beginning to take off.

As the crowd of students came down the slope with their schoolbags at dismissal time, people occasionally pointed and whispered about him. Of course, Su Can could not hear them; when he glanced around, some relatively polite groups of boys quickly turned away upon making eye contact with him.

Su Can suddenly felt this scene familiar. He then realized that Wang Haoran and his group also met no one daring to make direct eye contact while looking around. Judging from recent events spread by word of mouth, he probably became the new generation's "Wang Haoran-type" figure.

However, some things needn't be explained; in many students' eyes, he has become a dominant character for a time, but to those who know the ins and outs of matters, they understand exactly what kind of person he is.

Su Can paused at the intersection near the main road. In front of their family shop, Wang Yue was there along with an middle-aged woman, another woman several years older than her, and a young man, all talking about something. Wang Yue looked troubled.

After thinking for a moment, Su Can stepped in with a smile to Wang Yue: "Sis Yue!"

"Why are you here" Wang Yue was somewhat surprised but quickly understood that it was around dismissal time at No. 1 High School, making his presence normal; she felt a little awkward.

The two women beside her didn't mind Su Can. The middle-aged woman seemed impatient: "Look at Xiao Zhao being so concerned about you. You should give some response too. After your brother died, it's not easy for your pest of a mother to raise you up to this point with no ability; what good will come from working like this Xiao Chen doesn't despise your family’s situation, why are you hesitating Truly don’t know good from bad."

The younger woman pulled at her and smiled at Wang Yue, saying, "Sis, Zhao Liang is a friend I know. His family background is quite good. Since he likes you, you should respond to him."

Although she asked in a consultative tone, there was also an underlying sense of condescension and presumption.

"It's fine; we can have dinner together first and talk slowly." This man was around twenty-five or twenty-six years old. He wore a black shirt that looked quite neat except for his slightly gaunt face. Feeling that public opinion was tilting in his favor, he felt somewhat smug and confident.

"Having dinner That's great! I'm hungry!" Su Can tugged at Wang Yue's sleeve. From what he understood, the older woman was her aunt, while the younger one might be her cousin. So they must have arranged this blind date for her.

Wang Yue looked at Su Can and then somewhat awkwardly looked back at the two women.

"Who's this kid" asked the middle-aged woman impatiently. "Where did you pick up such a brother, Wang Yue What nonsense!"

Zhao Liang smiled, saying, "It doesn't matter; let him join us."

This made the middle-aged woman give her a glare, muttering, "Look how generous he is!"

They found a nearby restaurant and sat down at one table. Su Can learned that this was Wang Cuiping, whose daughter Qian Hong worked for the power bureau. Zhao Liang also worked in the power bureau; his father held some leadership position there. His family background was good, and he was Qian Hong's close friend. During a gathering, Zhao Liang took an interest in Wang Yue recently and started making moves.

At the table, Zhao Liang and Qian Hong ordered several bottles of beer and drank two or three cups each. The earlier politeness gradually faded away, replaced by arrogance when they spoke: "My opinion is that women should stay at home to be a good wife and raise children; they shouldn't go out in public. Of course, my family's education is the same. If you join our family, we won't let you down. Just take care of your in-laws; my father can be somewhat grumpy, but you must accommodate him. Whatever my mother says, don’t argue with her—she tends to nag and find fault. Of course, your duty is to manage the household and maintain a stable home front, while mine is to earn lots of money!" Zhao Liang chuckled at his last remark, thinking it was quite witty.

"But my ideal isn't being a good wife and raising children; I don’t want to be supported by your family like this," Wang Yue said calmly.

"You speak so easily because you haven't suffered hardships!" Wang Cuiping, who cared about Zhao Liang's mood, was quite annoyed at Wang Yue’s directness.

With that, Zhao Liang sobered up slightly and became less arrogant: "Of course. If you find staying in the house boring, we can do something else; don’t you want to run a stationery store I could invest some money for you. Starting a small business wouldn't be so dull.

"That's not my goal either," Wang Yue shook her head.

"Then what do you want to do" Zhao Liang was genuinely puzzled.

Wang Cuiping's eyes were wide open. The Zhao family had such good conditions, and he was a son of an official as well as the scion of the power bureau. Wang Cuiping just thought it would be great if her daughter could hook up with someone like him one day. Who knew that her unambitious daughter liked someone else again, and that Zhao Liang actually liked her niece! Such a good opportunity, yet this silly girl didn’t know how to cherish it. She kept arguing back and forth, completely ignoring the benefits!

Qian Hong was slightly stunned: "Sis, are you still thinking about your old ideas" Then she turned to Zhao Liang and said, “My sis has always wanted to go out there and make a name for herself in places like Beijing or Shanghai. She wants to be a powerful woman!” The resentment in her tone was obvious.

"Her heart is as high as the sky, but her fate is as thin as paper!" Wang Cuiping snorted coldly.

Zhao Liang’s expression became awkward: "That’s fine too. We can travel to these cities once a year in the future, which shouldn’t be a problem."

"No, I don’t think I’m the kind of woman who would be content staying in one place. Even if we were together, I’d probably disappoint you. It’s better not to start at all than to end up disappointed. Thank you for your sincerity. But I have to say sorry."

Wang Cuiping and Qian Hong stared dumbfoundedly at Wang Yue, who was handling the rejection so gracefully—it bore no resemblance to the niece they knew.

Su Cen alone understood that as Wang Yue grew more mature, her broadening perspective gradually led to a transformation in her character.

The mother-daughter duo’s expressions turned grim. Qian Hong said coldly: "Sis, don’t look down on your own worth and think too highly of yourself. Who do you think you are You’re working at that stationery shop now; can you really develop in big cities Can you establish your own business I admit there are many women like this nowadays, and there will be more in the future, but not someone who hasn’t even finished high school like you! What capital do you have to start a venture or build a career Be realistic, no woman can avoid seeking support and a home. You don’t look at Zhao Liang’s good conditions Even when he offers to fund your business, you still reject it and insist on working in a third-rate store instead. Aren’t you just looking for trouble"

Zhao Liang’s expression also turned cold; Wang Yue's "sorry" had hurt his pride as a big man.

Qian Hong felt that she was right and several years older than Wang Yue, so she spoke to her confidently.

Wang Yue looked at her, pursed her lips, and finally gritted her teeth to say, "You don't understand."

She then turned to look at Su Can again. She was filled with a sense of gratitude towards this boy; if not for him, she would probably still be lost and directionless. She wouldn’t have the courage to resist Wang Cuiping and Qian Hong either. It’s possible that she’d realize what she wanted only after her mediocre marriage years later, but it would already be too late.

Although there was nothing concrete at present, having a heart pointing in one direction was always happy.

The phrase "You don’t understand" from Wang Yue was simple yet powerful. Wang Cuiping, Qian Hong, and Zhao Liang sitting around the table all paused for a moment; they did not expect that this seemingly frail woman, their weak niece and timid cousin who never dared to resist them before, would dare to shoot them down so lightly at this moment.

"What you give me is charity," Wang Yue felt an unprecedented courage rise within her. She took Su Can's hand. "And what he gives me is respect."

"Who are you" Wang Cuiping yelled, feeling as if she were suffocating with anger.

"I am the owner of that third-rate shop," Su Can smiled. "Wang Yue has the right to choose her own path, and no one else can interfere. Let’s go."

Su Can pulled Wang Yue as they turned to leave.

Behind them, Qian Hong's voice rang out: "Stop! Explain what you mean by charity If Wang Yue leaves here today, don’t ever call me your elder sister again! Zhao Liang is a good person; once this opportunity passes, there won’t be another. Don’t have anything to do with our Wang family!"

Sensing Wang Yue's slight trembling, Su Can gripped her hand in encouragement. Wang Yue mustered up the courage and left with him.

Behind them came Wang Cuiping’s consolations for Zhao Liang: "This is outrageous! When she was a child and her father died, she even ate at my house. Now that she hasn’t even spread her wings yet, she wants to fly away! Xiao Zhao don't be upset; this brat will come crawling back to apologize after a while."

Zhao Liang still looked indignant but shrugged his shoulders: "It’s fine with me. She didn’t want the shop I wanted to open for her easily, so if she doesn’t do it, that’s okay. It’s not my loss; when she comes back to me later on, let's see who regrets it."e so pure after being reborn At least on the surface, he seemed very righteous and innocent.After washing his face and feet, Auntie, Uncle, and his elder sister had all gone to bed, leaving everything...