The difference between cloud and mud

Mrs. Xiao stopped at this critical moment.

"Xiao Tong, teaching Kenneth Chinese must be very hard, right?"

The topic changed too suddenly, Jiang Tong couldn't cope, he only vaguely said that it was not hard work, and humbly admitted that he was inexperienced, Xiao Fengtai's achievements were mainly due to his own intelligence and diligence.

Mrs. Xiao didn't want to let him go, she smiled into a crescent moon with hooks hidden in her eyes, stretching and shrinking, trying to hook out Jiang Tong's hidden secret.

"Teacher Xiao Tong is humble. Kenneth's Chinese used to be a heart problem for me. Because of his parents, he refused to learn anything and was angry with the double-digit teachers. The Chinese market is the key development direction of our group. , I can only learn from him. I don’t know how many times he has been angry with us because of this.”

"Unexpectedly, Kenneth's temperament changed drastically after meeting Mr. Xiaotong. In the last year of high school, the school did not teach Chinese, and he rushed to class once a week. It is obvious that there is not enough time to prepare college application essays. Every night Secretly turned on the desk lamp to work hard, thinking that the family didn’t know.”

Mrs. Xiao frowned slightly, distressed and sincere: "Actually, it didn't take much time to apply for the school. His family has already arranged for him in the UK. Kenneth just flew in for the interview. He himself promised well, but a while ago suddenly He said he was going to the United States. He would rather not have help at home, and would not go to a British school anyway."

"This is not nonsense."

The old man's tone was helpless mixed with affection, it seemed that Xiao Fengtai was not joking about his own future, but accidentally broke the antique vase that was treasured at home.The naughtiness of children is the waywardness that I will laugh at later. A branch on a small tree is harmless and can be easily cut off.

The root of Jiang Tong's tongue was bitter, his throat seemed to be stuffed with wheat bran, dry and rough, his breathing hurt, and he couldn't speak a word.

Mrs. Xiao leaned slightly towards Jiang Tong, and she held Jiang Tong's hand again: "Mr. Xiaotong, Kenneth is getting older, and there are some things that are difficult to tell us. You are close to him, tell me, is he in There is a girl you like in school, so you want to go to school with her?"

"I haven't heard him talk about it." Jiang Tong said quickly.

Mrs. Xiao sighed: "Since Xiaotong also said no, it seems that my little old woman is worrying unnecessarily."

"Thanks to Xiaotong being a man, otherwise, I doubt that Kenneth is in love with you."

When "Mrs. Xiao" Jiang Tong spoke, he realized that his voice had changed: "I can't afford such a joke."

"Really?" Mrs. Xiao smiled kindly: "Mr. Jiang is really courageous to tame my grandson with eyes above the top. Not only is he not small, I have to praise you for being bold, wise and brave. "

"I'm not kidding anymore." She took out a check from her small handbag and pushed it in front of Jiang Tong: "Mr. Jiang, please do me a favor."

Jiang Tong glanced at it, and the number on the check was one more zero than he had imagined.He couldn't help laughing out loud.

When they met for the first time, Xiao Fengtai flashed in front of his eyes as he held a check between his arms and flaunted his might.It turned out that this was a quirk passed down from generation to generation of the Xiao family. It was an easy and trouble-free way to throw money at people's faces when they disagreed.

Mrs. Xiao was not annoyed when she saw his sarcasm, she just said calmly: "University is a lifetime thing, and Kenneth will not be allowed to be willful. Teacher Jiang will do this for Kenneth's good."

Jiang Tong sat on the spot like a clay sculpture, neither speaking nor moving.

Mrs. Xiao didn't think it was disobedient: "I'm a businessman. After doing business for so many years, I realized a truth - if you want to do a good business, both parties must benefit. Mutual benefit can last for a long time."

"This is not a small amount." She stretched out a finger and tapped the check: "With this money, Lingtang's medical expenses, Lingmei's tuition fees and Teacher Jiang's study abroad expenses can be settled together."

Jiang Tong looked up in astonishment.

"Young talents like Mr. Jiang will make great contributions to mankind in the future." Mrs. Xiao said, "I am old acquaintances with several professors in your school. I'm talking about you."

"Your family spends money everywhere, even if you work more, the price of goods abroad is high, and it may be difficult to move forward without a scholarship. It's not worth it to spoil your future because of A Duwu."

"Mr. Jiang should be very clear about what I want besides persuading Kenneth to go to the UK. You are a smart person, and you don't need me, an old lady, to help you balance the pros and cons."

Jiang Tong couldn't describe his current mood.No wonder Mrs. Xiao is so kind and calm, even if she is contradicted by him, she is not dissatisfied in the slightest.

He is the prey and she is the predator.He wandered in the trap set by her, and before he knew it, he was deep in the mud and lost the chance of escape.

She even did the pros and cons analysis for him, the pros are already clear at a glance, and the cons in the unspoken words are also clear.

Does he still have the right to say no?

A dark fire rose in Jiang Tong's heart, scorching hot and intense, buried under the ashes and flickering star by star, and when it touched the igniter, it turned into a raging flame.

Xiao Fengtai is a star in the sky, if he accidentally falls into his arms, sooner or later he will return to his place.Jiang Tong was mentally prepared from the very beginning, but he didn't expect to be reminded in such a brutal and straightforward way.

Because of poverty, in the eyes of the high-ranking big shots, his love is fake, his future is illusory, and his personality can be rubbed at will without any consequences.Under Mrs. Xiao's smiling mask, she saw him as a worm, a mouse, carrying deadly germs all over her body, trying to poison her precious grandson to the point of death.

However, it was such a worm, a mouse, that held the heart of her precious grandson.The little flowers she carefully raised in the greenhouse were actually stolen by such an insignificant person like him.

He felt a pang of joy.

In a society ruled by law, does she really think she can cover the sky with one hand?

He reached out and pressed the check.The high-grade paper had smooth tentacles. Mrs. Xiao watched him move with a smile on her lips. It was a sincere smile.

Why didn't he find out before?The silhouettes of her and Xiao Fengtai really matched each other.

"Where Kenneth wants to study is his own business, and I have no position to dictate his life choices." He said word by word: "I trust his ability to judge."

"Is that so?" Mrs. Xiao still had a nice smile on her face, but her face gradually became stiff, and the old man's face, which was supposed to be very kind, showed a bit of ferocity.

Jiang Tong pushed the check forward: "As for me, as an adult, I can take responsibility for my actions."

He stood up: "It's late, I still have class, I'm sorry to excuse you."

Mrs. Xiao should be seldom contradicted by others, and he was prepared for the old lady to be furious.Mrs. Xiao still maintained a dignified posture, but took a deep look at Jiang Tong.

"We'll see you soon." She said softly.