As expected, just as Xia Ruoan had expected, the news that Zhao Han failed to be selected as an academician spread throughout the academy at an astonishing speed like a storm.
You know, Zhao Han returned with honor because of his outstanding contributions. Both in terms of personal ability and qualifications, he is outstanding.
It's a pity that there was an irreparable flaw in his character, which abruptly blocked his path to higher-level promotion.
Originally, there were a few professors who felt deeply sorry for Qiao Xin's experience, but now, their attitudes have changed 180 degrees, and they are full of dissatisfaction with Qiao Xin.
In the eyes of these professors, Qiao Xin not only ruined her own bright future, but also caused Zhao Han to fall into such a difficult predicament.
At this moment, Wen Qing was gazing at his favorite student with complicated eyes.
Xia Ruoan looked lost in thought and couldn't help but sigh softly. Then, he said helplessly, "Okay, Ruoan, don't pay attention to those people's gossip."
"Zhao Han's failure to be elected as an academician this time can't be blamed entirely on Qiao Xin alone. He himself also bears a heavy responsibility that cannot be shirked."
Wen Qing paused for a moment, then changed the subject and continued, "By the way, did you receive this invitation?"
As he spoke, he handed the invitation in his hand to Xia Ruoan.
Xia Ruoan quickly stretched out his hands to take it.
When I opened it, I found out that it was actually the wedding invitation of Qiao Xin and Zhao Han!
She was silent for a moment before she slowly replied, "Well... I received the invitation a long time ago."
After saying that, she handed the invitation back to teacher Wen Qing.
"Really? I originally thought you hadn't received the message, so I was thinking of asking you to make this trip in my place, but looking at the current situation, I guess I can't ask you to do it."
As Wen Qing spoke, he slowly turned his gaze towards her, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
"Honestly, I always thought she wouldn't come to see you."
"You have to know that in this academy right now, you and she are two extremes, forming an extremely sharp contrast."
"However, there are always some boring guys who like to compare you two all day long."
"But how can we actually compare them? After all, everyone makes different choices, and the paths they take are naturally different."
"These are entirely decided by you, and every step is taken by yourself." Wen Qing looked at Xia Ruoan quietly and continued in a calm tone.
At this moment, Wen Qing seemed to have suddenly thought of something and continued, "There's an old saying that's very true - 'You reap what you sow.'"
"It's like planting a bitter melon seed. You can't expect it to grow into a sweet and delicious melon."
"So you really don't need to care too much about what happened between them." When Wen Qing said this, he suddenly remembered that Xia Ruoan and Qiao Xin had a pretty good relationship before, so he couldn't help but remind her.
"Besides, Qiao Xin chose this path herself. As for her emotional issues, that's even more true. As the saying goes, only the person who drinks the water knows whether it's hot or cold. No matter what the final outcome is, it's something she needs to face and bear."
"So, you don't need to feel remorse or guilty about this." Wen Qing knew that Xia Ruoan had a kind heart and his emotions would be easily affected by other people's affairs.
At the same time, he had more or less heard about the fact that Xia Ruoan had previously asked her eldest brother to treat Zhao Han's daughter.
"Teacher, I am very clear about this. Everyone faces different situations and opportunities and makes their own decisions, so I will never excessively interfere with other people's choices."
"Besides, I have already told Qiao Xin all the necessary truths and suggestions without reservation. As for how things will develop next, it all depends on what Qiao Xin decides to do."
Xia Ruoan paused, then asked with a puzzled look on his face, "But teacher, what do you mean by what you just said? Does that mean you won't be attending Qiao Xin's wedding banquet this time?"
Hearing the student's question, Wen Qing nodded slightly in affirmation, then slowly said, "Indeed. It's such a coincidence that the wedding banquet happened to be held on the same day as when I accompanied your wife for acupuncture."
"If we postpone the acupuncture treatment, we'll have to wait another month. I made a promise to your master's wife that I would always be with her no matter what happens."
When he said this, Wen Qing's tone was particularly firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
After hearing this, Xia Ruoan nodded slightly, indicating that he could fully understand the teacher's decision.
Because in the teacher's mind, in addition to doing his best to cultivate outstanding talents, the first thing that comes first is his love and care for his wife.
So, let alone Qiao Xin’s marriage, even if it were me, the teacher’s last disciple, it would probably be difficult to make him change his mind.
Thinking of this, Xia Ruoan couldn't help but smile slightly. He looked at Wen Qing with a very determined look and said, "Senior Qiao will definitely understand your difficulties and your decision."
"Well, although I really can't be there in person this time, I must send the gift money! I'd like to trouble you to help deliver it."
Wen Qing gazed at her softly and spoke slowly in a calm and gentle tone.
"No problem, leave it to me." Xia Ruoan nodded without hesitation.
At this time, Wen Qing subconsciously looked around and found that more than ten minutes had passed.
But Ningning still wasn't in sight, and a trace of worry welled up in his heart, so he asked, "By the way, where is your Ningning now? Why hasn't she been seen for so long?"
Xia Ruoan quickly explained, "He's in the base, and he said he wants to learn how to grow vegetables."
"I've specifically told him that he doesn't need to water or fertilize the plants himself, and that the brothers are watching over him."
"Oh? I see... Well, since you're here, I'll take you to see how those radishes I planted are doing."
After listening to Xia Ruoan's words, Wen Qing nodded slightly to show his understanding, then smiled and extended the invitation.
Then, the two of them walked towards the radish field together.
However, when they were about to get closer, they saw a shocking scene - Ningning was squatting on the ground, happily pulling radishes out of the soil one by one, humming a little tune: "Stir-fried shredded radishes, stewed radishes, I love radishes the most..."
Wen Qing widened his eyes, unable to believe what was happening before his eyes. These were radishes that he had painstakingly grown with so much effort and sweat.
Xia Ruoan on the side was also shocked and couldn't help but gasp, because she suddenly realized that these radishes seemed to be precious varieties cultivated by the teacher!
The two senior brothers who were originally responsible for looking after Ningning were arguing about something heatedly and did not notice the movement nearby at all.
However, at this moment, a clear and pleasant children's voice came into their ears.
The two of them were startled and raised their heads from their heated argument at the same time, looking in the direction of the sound.
In the vegetable garden not far away, little Ningning was bending over, holding a thick radish leaf tightly with both hands, and trying with all her strength to pull it out.
As she moved, the surrounding soil was loosened little by little, and the radish gradually revealed its huge body.
"Ningning, what are you doing? Stop it, you can't pull it out!" Gao Liang was the first to react and shouted anxiously.
His face turned pale in an instant, and even a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, as if the sky was about to fall.
Ningning was startled by the sudden shout, and her already unstable feet suddenly lost their balance.
With a loud "thump", she fell heavily to the ground along with the radish she had just pulled out, landing flat on her butt.
Gao Liang rushed to Ningning in two steps and quickly reached out to pick her up.
Looking at the little guy in front of him with an innocent face and tearful eyes, he felt angry and distressed.
I wanted to scold her, but when I saw Ningning's pitiful appearance, I really couldn't bear to say anything.
I want to give him a light slap as punishment, but I'm worried that it will scare the child.
For a moment, Gao Liang stood there in a dilemma, not knowing what to do.
At the same time, another senior brother, Tang Yuan, saw the figure of the mentor walking towards them from afar, and suddenly felt his legs go weak and he almost fell to the ground.
He secretly groaned in his heart: This is terrible!
So many radishes have been pulled out. Will they still survive if we plant them again?
Besides, Ningning is so young. If the teacher blames him, how can he withstand the beating and scolding... Thinking of this, Tangyuan wanted to faint.
"Uncle Gao, eat the radish." Ning Ning had no idea that she had caused such a big disaster. Instead, she happily raised the big radish covered with mud in her hand, said in a baby voice, and handed the radish to Gao Liang.
Gao Liang looked at the innocent child in front of him and felt neither amused nor helpless.
He shook his head helplessly, sighed deeply, and muttered to himself: "Ah, what is going on..."
"Ningning! Didn't I tell you not to touch the vegetables here?" Xia Ruoan turned around in panic and looked at the teacher standing not far away, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
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