Capítulo 942: Chapter 637: Qihui’s Feelings

The first watch arrives, followed closely by the second.

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Everyone was chatting noisily in the house, so after exchanging some warmth with the elders, Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong followed Zhao Qihui to the west room to chat.

On the kang in the west room was a thick stack of books. Chuxia casually picked up a few to look at and then laughed: “Sis, are you using all your time except eating and sleeping on reading now?”

“Pretty much.” Zhao Qihui laughed awkwardly, “Last time I was over twenty points short of my first choice. Jiang Wenyuan said if I don’t double my efforts, this year is still a bit uncertain.”

Chuxia leaned forward gossipingly: “Sis, from what you’re saying, does that mean my brother-in-law’s choice has been officially confirmed?”

“No.” Zhao Qihui shook her head, “If I don’t get into my ideal university, it can’t be confirmed.”

Luo Xiaoqiong frowned: “Did he say that?”

“No, he didn’t say it, but…” Zhao Qihui sighed and smiled bitterly, “Before, when I used to go to his house to find him with questions, his parents were quite warm towards me, always probing whether I could be with Jiang Wenyuan.

After getting the notification post-exam, I felt he helped me so much that regardless of my score compared to his, I should congratulate him. But when his parents saw me, they were particularly cold. I didn’t react at first, thinking they were sad for me, so I comforted them, saying I’d retake the exam next year, no problem.

When I was leaving, he came to see me off, but his mom called him to help with chores. Even if I were silly, I understood, and since then, I haven’t gone to his house.

Before school started, he came to find me, said he liked me, and encouraged me to work hard and get into college next year. He said he’d wait for me on the university campus.

Then I asked him, if I didn’t get in, would he then not like me? He told me it wasn’t like that. He said he saw through it, my pride is very strong, and if I couldn’t get in, being with him probably wouldn’t make me happy. So, he hopes I could stand on the same level as him.

At school, he writes me a letter every half month, sharing campus anecdotes and listing solutions to difficult problems he thinks of.

Later, he asked me to write down the problems I couldn’t solve in my letters, so he could provide correct answers in the next reply.

To be honest, without his help, I wouldn’t have confidence in my persistence. But now, I feel there’s basically no problem this year.”

“Do you like him?” Chuxia asked.

After a moment of silence, Zhao Qihui said: “I guess I do.”

“How can you use the word ‘guess’?” Luo Xiaoqiong sighed, “Sis, you need to think carefully, about whether you really like him or not.

If you do like him, then prepare to aim for the same school, or another is fine, but you should make a firm commitment that you, Zhao Qihui, are sure about him.

If it’s just gratitude for his help, not genuine feelings for him, then it’s best not to aim for the same school, gradually distance the relationship, that’d save face for everyone.”

“Quite strategic of you!” Chuxia poked Luo Xiaoqiong, then looked at Zhao Qihui, “Sis, I agree with Xiaoqiong’s suggestion. If his family is so money-minded, marrying him might mean future troubles.”

Luo Xiaoqiong echoed: “Exactly, whether you score better or worse than him, his family would think you got into college because of him, and marrying him would be seen as a climb. Don’t think I’m being too cynical, it’s their actions that made me think this way.”

Zhao Qihui seriously looked at the two: “From what you’re saying, do you both disagree with this match?”

“No, no, no…” Chuxia quickly waved her hand, “Our opinions don’t matter; what’s important is your true feelings. We’re just worried you might misjudge and end up regretting.”

Luo Xiaoqiong swiftly added: “Exactly, exactly, we’re just here to remind you, the crucial matter depends on your pondering, and you must consider whether Jiang Wenyuan’s attitude towards you is that he’s sure about needing you, which is very important.”

“Yes, if he’s sure it’s you, his family’s attitude doesn’t matter, because you won’t live in the village, and future interactions with his family won’t be frequent, right?”