Chapter 157: Farewell
  "What? He actually refused the opportunity to study abroad? This brat, such a big deal, he didn't even discuss it with his family!"

  After hearing the news, Wen's mother was so angry that she paced back and forth in the room. She was about to go out to call her son, but Liu Sisi spoke again, "The most regrettable thing is that I heard the quota has been decided."

  Wen's mother stopped immediately and turned back with her eyes wide open, "How did it get decided? Didn't you say that our Wen Ning would get a place? Is your information accurate? Are you kidding me?"

  Wen's mother's words made Liu Sisi's mouth twitch. She felt even more distressed that Wen Ning had such an uncultured mother. But for her own happiness, she could only endure it.

  "Auntie, don't be anxious. I came here to tell you that this matter can actually be turned around, but there is a prerequisite..."

  Mother Wen was a little impatient, but after thinking about it, she sat down. "Why is there a condition? Okay, tell me, I'll listen."

  Liu Sisi tried her best to suppress her frenzy and explained stiffly, "Our school allows family members to study abroad. Although the school has no places now, but... if Wen Ning uses the name of my fiancé, he can continue to study abroad."

  After hearing her words, Mother Wen was stunned. "Engaged couple? That won't do! My Wen Ning is already engaged, and we are from the same village. I can't break off the engagement with the girl because of this..."

  Liu Sisi looked at the hesitant Mother Wen in front of her, gritting her teeth in hatred. This old thing, at this time, still couldn't bear to part with Fang Qing!
  She gritted her teeth and revealed her identity.

  The old housekeeper noticed Liu Sisi's look and immediately stepped forward. "This lady must not know the identity of my young lady. We are the Liu family in the capital. Forget about anything else. Have you heard of the famous Huidu Building in the capital? That building is the property of our young lady."

  Hearing this, Wen's mother not only did not believe it, but burst into laughter. "Oh my god, you really don't brag without thinking! I even said that this whole county is mine! Do you believe it?"

  Liu Sisi was furious. It was not until the bodyguard behind her opened a box, which was neatly packed with money, that Wen's mother was shocked and opened her mouth. Only then did she believe it.

  Liu Sisi smiled proudly, "Aunt Wen, I didn't want to do this, but you don't believe me. Since we have made it clear, I will tell you the truth. I admire Wen Ning very much, so you don't have to worry about his future employment. As long as you agree, I will take care of everything else for you."

  After revealing her identity, Liu Sisi finally put on the airs of a young lady. Through coercion and inducement, she finally got Wen's mother to give in and agree to help persuade Wen Ning to study abroad.

  Wen Ning, who was in class at school, suddenly received a call from home, but his mother's words on the other end of the phone made Wen Ning frown.

  "Mom, how did you know about this? Who told you this news?"

  On the other end of the phone, Wen's mother was both angry and disappointed. "Wen Ning, it's not easy for your mother to raise you. Now I finally see that you have a promising future, but you actually fail at this critical juncture! The opportunity to study abroad is so rare, are you a fool? You actually refused it? Just now, the leader of your school called me personally and said that there is a competition that requires you to participate. Even if you can't study abroad, you must go out and broaden your horizons!"

  Wen's mother hung up the phone, looked at the card held by the housekeeper, and smiled a little reluctantly, "Sir, if you lied to my son like this, will he hate me as his mother if he knows the truth in the future?"

  The old housekeeper smiled very culturedly, "How could that be? You are also thinking about his future. This kind of white lie will not cause any consequences. As long as you don't say it and I don't say it, no one will know."

  Wen's mother's face was bright, but the call had been made and the thing had been done. It was too late to regret it now.

  She only hoped the Fang family wouldn't discover the problem too early, otherwise all her efforts would be wasted.

  Meanwhile, the unaware Fang family was also experiencing chaos.

  Grandma Fang's health had been deteriorating over the past two years. A few days ago, she suddenly urinated blood while using the restroom and fainted out of shock. Fang Qing's parents, despite their calls, remained unconscious, so they rushed her to the emergency room overnight.

  The county hospital's medical capabilities were limited, so they recommended immediate transportation to the capital's best hospital for examination.

  Fortunately, Fang Qing's uncle was home, and the family rushed Grandma Fang to the capital's hospital. After investigations revealed a pancreatic tumor, surgery was urgently required.

  Upon hearing the news, Fang Qing rushed to the hospital overnight and remained there to care for Grandma, even unaware that his phone was dead, which was why he missed Mother Wen's call.

  When Grandma Fang's condition stabilized, Fang Qing returned to campus. Her classmates looked at her with a hint of sympathy, completely unaware of what had happened.

  Wang Nan and Zhang Jiaqi grabbed Fang Qing and questioned her, "Have you heard? Wen Ning and Liu Sisi are going abroad to study together! Didn't you say before that Wen Ning would not go abroad? Then what's going on now? Liu Sisi has blatantly announced to the public that Wen Ning is her fiancé! I heard that the two are now preparing to study abroad. How come you have no reaction to such a big thing?"

  Fang Qing was silent for a long time after listening.

  She knew that Wen Ning refused to study abroad. She was very angry at the time. After all, it would be a pity to waste such a good opportunity. Moreover, this kind of gossip has not stopped since freshman year. Fang Qing did not believe it at all, "How is it possible? He can't lie to me."

  Wen Ning found Fang Qing that afternoon. Of course, he knew about the recent rumors in the school, but he was too busy with his graduation project and had no chance to meet Fang Qing.

  "I do want to go abroad, but not as I told them. My advisor wants to take me abroad to participate in an international competition. I originally refused, but the institute is short of staff, and this competition is very important. My advisor has done me a favor, and I can't just sit there and watch. Qingqing, I'm sorry. I promised you that I would go out and play with you this summer, but now I have to break my promise."

  Fang Qing certainly believed in Wen Ning. In the past few years of getting along, the two of them had always talked about everything. Fang Qing believed that the relationship between them was not that fragile.

  "I know, how could you possibly lie to me! My grandma is also having surgery in the hospital recently. If you're busy with your competition, go ahead, but be sure to take care of yourself..."

  Wen Ning breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Fang Qing didn't misunderstand him, there was nothing to be afraid of.

  The two encouraged and comforted each other, and then went back to their own busy lives, occasionally calling each other to share their feelings.

  A few months later, Wen Ning successfully graduated and followed his mentor to participate in competitions abroad. But what Wen Ning didn't expect was that this trip would cause a huge misunderstanding between him and Fang Qing.

  (End of this chapter)