Chapter 1287 - 1289
Gong Ruini reviewed the exam paper once again and raised her hand to submit it.
Slowly packed up her stationery, this was the last course of her university days, and she felt a bit reluctant to leave the school.
"Ni Zi, Ni Zi." Qiao Yanran saw Gong Ruini submit her paper and quickly handed in hers to catch up with her.
Gong Ruini heard someone calling her, turned her head and asked, "Is there something?"
Looking at Gong Ruini politely standing there waiting for her, it felt just like when she used to wait to meet after class.
"Are you leaving tomorrow?" Qiao Yanran confirmed once again.
Gong Ruini responded with a hum, "Tomorrow’s flight, Guang Ran is also graduating from university, we’re going to attend her graduation ceremony."
Ha, going to attend a friend’s graduation ceremony, Qiao Yanran really didn’t understand how Gong Ruini didn’t even consider attending her own graduation ceremony.
"By then, my friend will help me collect my diploma and mail it to me." Gong Ruini couldn’t possibly say that she received her diploma tonight, as that would imply she used connections.
Qiao Yanran responded oh, having a friend collect the diploma was a bit unusual, but it’s not unprecedented.
"By the way, we’re planning a dinner gathering with classmates."
Ah, a dinner gathering, Gong Ruini remembered that it was supposed to be in a few days, "Forget it, I need to pack my luggage tonight, and I’m leaving early tomorrow morning."
Although exams were these days, various dinner gatherings just started before them, given the good relationships between the school, department, and class. Gong Ruini, who doesn’t live on campus, had already heard several stories of people getting drunk and causing a commotion.
Of course, those who get drunk and cause trouble might be frustrated about breaking up with their girlfriends, such as Gong Ruini always thought there wasn’t anyone together in their department.
If there really was a couple, Qiao Yanran would definitely have mentioned it to her, but she had never heard about it, turns out it was there just deeply hidden.
No matter how deep it’s hidden, when it’s time for assignments, they’re placed in different places.
Gong Ruini really didn’t know how to articulate this, although dating in university wasn’t common, it wasn’t non-existent, instead of crying and not wanting to part, they could just head south to Yangcheng for opportunities.
Unfortunately, these people were unwilling to give up good job assignments, leaving them no options but to break up.
Gong Ruini didn’t want to attend a gathering where people might vent their emotions, "If anyone cries or fusses, don’t intervene."
Qiao Yanran’s face sank, sighing, it’s upsetting just thinking about it, came to realize that Gong Ruini didn’t want to attend either, but regrettably she can’t refuse, "Forget it, it wouldn’t be right for me not to go."
"If I don’t go, who knows what they might say about me."
Qiao Yanran truly envied Gong Ruini for being able to simply choose not to attend, wait, why did everyone change the date to today when learning Gong Ruini couldn’t make it in the following days?
Combined with Gao Jing’s enigmatic smile, Qiao Yanran fully understood, could it be that they thought Gong Ruini was a potential stock, hence wanted to get closer to her?
"Find a quiet place to eat and drink tea, take a good look at them." Although they’re all students, some distinctions already emerged, "Besides, I’m not the only one not attending."
Exactly, Qiao Yanran thought of the gatherings she attended, the discrepancy between those who agreed to come and those who ultimately showed up, admitting some were already eagerly preparing for their careers.
"Then I won’t go either, wait, Ni Zi, let’s have a meal with our dormmates, consider it our treat." Haven’t there been fewer gatherings with classmates?
Furthermore, for those staying in Beijing, there won’t be fewer opportunities for gatherings in the future, will there?
But it’s different with Gong Ruini, once she leaves, it might take at least three years before seeing her again, even if regular communication is possible, it’s not the same as meeting face-to-face.
Over four years of university, though dining out mostly follows an AA principle, if there’s ever a single person paying, it’s always Gong Ruini.
Qiao Yanran planned to treat Gong Ruini once she earned her salary, but Gong Ruini’s leaving for overseas before that happened.
Does this meal have to wait for years? Even if Gong Ruini doesn’t mind these things, Qiao Yanran can’t ignore them.
Gao Jing and others also mentioned it, so don’t wait, instead of spending time with those potentially hectic gatherings, it’s better to have a meal together with Gong Ruini.
Sit down and chat, "We barely have any group photos."
"Right, let’s take more photos so when we meet again, we can see the changes."
How many changes, in three years, Gong Ruini wonders how much she will change, at least she knows Gao Jing and others will likely marry and have children without surprises.
People nowadays tend to marry late, once Gao Jing and others report to their work units, their information will immediately be thoroughly learned by enthusiastic aunties there, all ready to assist once they join.
"Ah, it’s normal for us to marry and have children, but we won’t be as fast as you." Qiao Yanran truly admired Zhao Xuran for waiting so many years for Gong Ruini.
"It’s necessary, we just need to seize the time." Ever since Wan Qiweng went to the United States and gave birth to a child with American citizenship, despite some pointing out that Cai Ming violated birth control.
Yet many showed admiration, knowing Cai Ming overstepped, but the child is an American citizen, how could the authorities punish them?
In such a situation, those with wealth and connections overseas naturally sought ways to go abroad to give birth.
Seize the time, why did Gong Ruini say that, "You wouldn’t plan to have more kids, would you?" Qiao Yanran recalled Gong Ruini’s uncle’s youngest was also born in the United States.
Oh my, "Ni Zi you are really brave."
"But this means you can’t enter governmental positions in the future."
Hearing this, Qiao Yanran laughed, "Ah, I forget, for you, it’s unnecessary to work so hard."
Regarding Gong Ruwen’s matter, though the outcome isn’t finalized, the whole story essentially already spread.
After enduring so much grievance, Gong Ruini, a person with a temper and having her own enterprise, certainly wouldn’t want to be ordered around by supervisors.
"When you have a child, let me know, since I’d mail tiger-head shoes made by my mom." Whether or not Gong Ruini liked them, it’s simply her sentiment.
"Sure, could you help make padded clothes and tiger-head hats as well?" Gong Ruini appreciated such traditional attire.
Whether sincere or mere courtesy, Qiao Yanran’s mouth was wide open in surprise, "Alright."
Gong Ruini has helped her so much, though Gong Ruini never mentioned it, their opportunity to remain working in Beijing couldn’t solely be due to their academic excellence.
Few with better grades stayed in Beijing, it surely must have been due to Gong Ruini’s help.