When the group arrived at the Family Compound, Sheng An was doing laundry by the pool downstairs. The little girl never skipped any household chores at home. She efficiently washed a large basin of clothes, which included not just her own, but also curtains, tablecloths, and the like piled on the ground next to her.
Today, the sisters were at home preparing for school enrollment; Sheng Ning was at home stepping on the sewing machine to make a school bag.
"Oh my, how can we let Sheng An do the laundry?" Principal Feng looked at Xu Qigang reproachfully, "These hands are so precious! How can you handle it like this? Itâs simply a misuse of talent to have her here with you."
Xu Qigang was at a loss for words. Since when did it become a misuse of talent?
The Academic Affairs President was heartbroken, "If the professors knew about this, theyâd be devastated. No, we must enroll her immediately. We can arrange a separate dormitory, and have knowledgeable senior classmates take care of her daily needs."
Xu Qigang and Shen Feihu looked at each other, the meaning in their eyes was clear. Since when did the school offer such services?
Especially Shen Feihu, who looked up and down at the Academic Affairs President, wondering if he forgot his medication today, or if teaching had made him dull.
Anâan took a moment from her busy work and saw Xu Qigangâs tall figure, casually greeting him, "Brother-in-law, youâre back? My sister just mentioned wanting to keep an eye on you to make sure you donât sneak off to the training field."
Xu Qigangâs face showed a trace of discomfort.
Recently, his little wife had been following him everywhere, fearing heâd go off to participate in training drills, making everyone in the regiment laugh at him.
"Oh? Xiao Li, youâre here?" Anâan stood up happily, her hands still covered in laundry detergent bubbles, which she wiped off on her clothes before going to find Feng Xiaoli.
"Let me tell you, I asked my sister to make a lot of delicious food. Come over to our place and try it, itâs really, really good."
"Sure! Letâs go now." Feng Xiaoli was so happy to hear Sheng Anâs praise that she momentarily forgot why she had come today.
"Ahem..." Principal Feng coughed to remind his daughter, seeing her forget the main task.
Feng Xiaoli paused, then smiled apologetically before introducing, "Anâan, our schoolâs principal and Academic Affairs President are here to personally check out your familyâs situation."
Anâan looked puzzled, "Family situation? Werenât you here to deliver the enrollment notice? My sister said I can go to school?"
"Ah?"
"Oh?"
The principalâs mind turned quickly, and he promptly nodded, "Yes, thatâs exactly right!" It was unexpectedly smooth, considering the school had seemed to intentionally make things difficult before. They originally thought Sheng Ning would surely overcharge or deliberately cause trouble. They had mentally prepared themselves before coming, determined not to let Sheng An go to another school, be it Tsinghua or Beijing University, no matter what.
But the surprise arrived so quickly that they almost couldnât react.
Hmm! From this, it seemed Sheng Ning was indeed very conscientious! Those negative rumors about her outside must be deliberate slander. Tomorrow, he would get the newspaper to publish an article to set the record straight for Sheng Ning.
"Thatâs good," Anâan smiled, "Weâre already preparing the school bag."
"Principal, please come inside and have a cup of tea."
Sheng Ning had actually expected the school to send someone, but didnât expect the principal to come personally. Seeing them enter the living room, she quickly got up to serve tea.
"Principal, please have a seat."
"President, please have a seat."
Principal Feng looked around, nodding slightly at the clean and tidy home and the warm arrangements.