Chapter Twenty-Two: Uncle Fang's Home

  Qiu Ye tidied up the kitchen a bit and then went downstairs to find Uncle Fang and Aunt Zhao.

  Uncle Fang, Fang Haibo, is a senior English teacher in the English Department of Normal University. He studied abroad for 3 years and returned to China with his wife after the college entrance examination was resumed in 1977. He became an English teacher at a specialized school in this third-tier city. He is very famous in Normal University, and his fluent American English has captivated all the students there. Auntie Zhao, Zhao Shuyan, also returned to China with her husband 10 years ago and became an art teacher at Normal University, specializing in sketching and cartoon drawing. Every year, she takes the students of the Art Department on a trip to different parts of the country for outdoor sketching.

  The two of them are slightly older than Qiu's father and mother, now in their early 40s. For some reason, they still don't have children until now. Colleagues at work and neighbors see that the two of them are alone, so they suggested that they go check it out. If they really can't give birth, then they should adopt a child to raise. It's better than being alone when they're old, with no one to take care of them in their old age.

  However, the two of them were not anxious and did not go to see or adopt. If someone mentioned it, they would just laugh it off. According to Uncle Fang himself, if there were no children, it was because fate had not yet arrived, and when the time came, the child would naturally come. In fact, they had already undergone medical checks abroad, and both of them were fine, so they thought that having no children was temporary. Indeed, they gave birth to a post-90s baby in 1990, when Zhao Auntie gave birth to a healthy boy at the age of 48. Before Qiu Ye's rebirth, their family lived very happily, with a loving father and filial son, and the two of them enjoyed a peaceful old age.

  In this era, if a family didn't have children, the mistress would definitely be subject to some criticism. Some people would say things like "a hen that can't lay eggs", but those people only said such things behind her back. Aunt Zhao ignored all these rumors and gossip, saying that as long as her own family was doing well, and Uncle Fang didn't mention these things, then other people's words could be disregarded.

  In their previous life, Fang Haibo and Zhao Shuyan both liked Qiu Ye very much. Qiu Ye often went to their home because whenever she went, Fang Haibo and Zhao Shuyan would always give her delicious food. As a child, she loved good food, so she often visited them. Her relationship with the couple was very good.

  Now that Qiu Ye has been reborn, she wants to make use of all the resources around her. These two teachers are already available, and she can't let them go to waste. Today, she went to see if there's an opportunity to solve this matter. Of course, the main problem to be solved is still the issue of bean oil.

  Qiu Ye arrived at the third floor, knocked on the door, and prayed that someone was home. Uncle Fang and Aunt Zhao were both university professors who didn't have a regular schedule, they only went to the university when they had classes. Usually, when Uncle Fang didn't have classes, he liked to stay in his study at home reading and writing. His study had two large bookshelves full of English original books, which he brought back from America, and some were sent by his foreign friends over the years. Qiu Ye hoped that at this time, both Uncle and Aunt Fang would be at home without classes.

  It's possible that Qiu Ye's obsession was too deep, and today the Fang family really had someone. The one who opened the door was Zhao Ayi, and Qiu Ye quickly squeezed out a smile on her face, sweetly calling out: "Zhao Ayi, hello."

  Zhao Shuyan opened the door and saw that it was Qiu Ye, the little girl from upstairs. She smiled warmly and pulled Qiu Ye inside.

  "Xiao Ye, how come you haven't been to Aunt Zhao's house for several days? Your uncle has mentioned you several times." The couple both liked this little girl very much. She wasn't particularly pretty, nor was she especially lovely or gentle, but they just really liked her. Maybe that's what older people mean by "matching eyes".

  "Aunt Zhao, I've been very busy these past few days and haven't had time, but don't worry, I'll definitely make some time to visit you all later." Qiu Ye explained politely to Aunt Zhao, after all, she might be his future mentor, so he had to butter her up a bit.

  "Oh, you little kid, haven't even started school yet, what are you busy with every day?" Fang Haibo asked curiously as he walked out of the study.

  Just heard the knock on the door, and also heard a child's voice. He guessed that at this time, it should be Little Ye from upstairs who hadn't gone to kindergarten yet. So he put down the book in his hand, came out to take a look at the little guy, whom he hadn't seen for several days, and really missed him a bit.

  "Uncle Fang, I've missed you." Qiu Ye didn't expect Uncle Fang to be at home and upon seeing the young 20-something-year-old Uncle Fang, she quickly expressed her longing.

  "Oh, I thought you'd forgotten about Uncle Fang's house for several days, and I thought our little Yezi had gone crazy playing outside and forgot about Uncle Fang and Aunt Zhao." Fang Haibo said with feigned sadness.

  Actually, Qiu Ye really wanted to say that a 40-year-old uncle pretending to be like that is quite incongruous, although this uncle is a handsome one.

  "No, I've been busy these past few days. Uncle Fang, let me tell you, starting from yesterday..." Qiu Ye began to babble on about how she had started selling meatballs at the cafeteria entrance.

  Finally, Qiu Ye said his own aspirations again, "When I grow up, I will use my own savings to attend the best university in the country, and then go abroad to study like Uncle Fang."

  "Oh, you have big ambitions, Uncle Fang supports you, but wanting to get into a good university isn't just about talking the talk. Your idea of selling buns to save up for tuition fees without relying on your family is great, however, doing business can't interfere with your studies, you need to prioritize what's important. Don't abandon your studies for the sake of earning a little money, or else not only will you not get into the best university in the country, but even the normal university will be out of reach. That would be like losing the watermelon and picking up sesame seeds.

  Uncle Fang, just like Qiu's parents, thought that selling buns was just a way for Qiu Ye to earn some pocket money, about 1-2 yuan per day, so they didn't take it seriously and let her do it to train her abilities."

  "Uh, Uncle Fang, I know that for now, since I'm not in school yet, I'll focus on studying after I start school. Only when I have free time will I go sell rice balls. But Uncle Fang, can you teach me some English first? I've heard it's really difficult and I'm not smart, so I should get a head start, right? Can't lose at the starting line!" Qiu Ye thought to herself that once she starts school in September, her teacher definitely won't let her skip class to do business. So after starting school, of course, she'll have to prioritize studying, and only during holidays will she have the chance to do some small business.

  "Oh my, it's been a while since we last saw each other, and now you're saying that English is so difficult that even the stupid birds fly first? Do you want to learn painting with Auntie too? That's also very difficult, but if you master it, you'll get extra points on your exams later." Zhao Shuyan went to the kitchen to wash apples for Qiu Ye and just brought in a small plate of apples when she heard Qiu Ye's grandiose speech and jokingly said.

  Qiu Ye listened and nodded vigorously, thinking that was exactly what he had been hoping for.

  "Aunt Zhao, you really want to teach me how to paint? That's great! When I grow up, I can become a elegant lady like Aunt Zhao too." Qiu Ye also had the intention of learning to paint. After being reborn once, she felt that she wanted to learn everything and make up for what she couldn't do in her previous life. Painting was one of them. In her past life, she didn't have any artistic cells at all. When her son was in kindergarten, sometimes he would bring home painting assignments that required parental assistance. It wasn't homework left for the child, but rather for the parents! At that time, Qiu Ye was worried sick and couldn't do it. In the end, she had no choice but to ask someone at work to find a picture on the computer, print it out, and then she would bring it home and copy it. This life, if she had the opportunity to learn, she really wanted to cultivate her artistic cells. Even if she didn't get married or have children in the future, she could still improve her taste in dressing like Aunt Zhao.

  Zhao Shuyan was very pleased with Qiu Ye's flattery, and no middle-aged woman doesn't like to be praised for her beauty. "Okay, you little monkey, whenever you have time, come to Auntie's house, Auntie will teach you, and when you grow up, you'll become a beautiful woman with great temperament too." Zhao Shuyan picked up an apple from the plate and handed it to Qiu Ye, indicating for her to eat.

  "Then, Aunt Zhao, I'll be coming tonight, you and Uncle Fang can't back out, you have to teach me to become a super beautiful woman with both elegance and substance." Qiu Ye said while holding an apple.

  After finishing this sentence, the two of them burst out laughing. Qiu Ye saw that Ma Pi had been flattered enough and his first goal was achieved, now it's time to get to the main point.

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