The group not only had tea at Li Zhuzi's home but also had a meal before seeing him off at the train station amidst his reluctance.
Before leaving, Su Xiaotian took a stroll and returned with many seasoning packets, enough for Li Zhuzi's shop for the next two months.
Su Lao Er and his wife's train was slightly earlier, so the Su family watched them board before going for their own tickets.
Li Zhuzi and his wife saw them off right onto the train and only left the station reluctantly after the train had pulled away.
"After this meeting, who knows when we'll see each other again," Li Zhuzi's wife said.
She had no mother-in-law, and Su Grandma was no different from a mother-in-law to her.
Over the years, she had taken good care of them, offering guidance on how to manage their lives.
"It's alright, we'll meet again. In a couple of years, when our lives are a bit better, we'll go to the capital to develop!" Li Zhuzi smiled and took his wife's hand as they headed home.
He never dared to forget that without the Su family, he, Li Zhuzi, would not be where he was today. Perhaps he would still be that scruffy-haired outcast in the village, disliked by everyone!
Not long after arriving in the capital, Su Xiaotian and the others successively received their admission notices.
Three children, three different schools!
Su Grandma was quite displeased about this. She had hoped that her two grandsons would be in the same school as their granddaughter, so they could look out for each other.
Who knew that both of those mischievous boys had not applied to the same university as Xiaotian.
However, Su Grandma, while favoring Su Xiaotian, would not inconvenience her other grandchildren for her sake. She would just grumble a bit and let it go.
This time, Su Xiao Ba and Su Xiao Jiu, the twin brothers, were of one mind and did not apply to Beijing University.
Moreover, they had specifically waited for Su Xiaotian to apply to Beijing University before choosing their schools.
It wasn't that they didn't care about their sister, but rather that Su Xiao Ba and Su Xiao Jiu had suffered from severe psychological trauma over the years and were unwilling to put themselves through more torment.
To avoid Su Xiaotian, the academic prodigy, Su Xiao Ba applied to Huada University, while Su Xiao Jiu applied to the University of Chinese Medicine.
Su Xiao Jiu had learned a lot about medicine and healthcare from Su Xiaotian in the past two years, and his interest had gradually grown, becoming stronger and stronger. This time, he decided to study Chinese medicine.
Su Xiao Ba, on the other hand, surprised everyone by choosing to study law.
When Su Xiaotian learned that Su Xiao Ba had been admitted to the law department, she thought that studying law was a good choice.
But at this moment, it had to be admitted that law was a niche profession.
However, the Su family's attitude towards their children was: study whatever you like.
Even if Su Xiao Ba decided to pursue a very unconventional major, the Su family was happy to see it through.
It was Liang Xiu who privately felt that her two sons were a bit unreliable.
She even felt that her two children might end up being the ones with the worst prospects in the future.
"Xiao Wu is fine, after all, with the Yi Ming Pavilion industry, and with my help to manage it, life will surely be good in the future. But what about Xiao Ba?"
Liang Xiu said this with great worry.
Studying law, what was that all about?
Could he even make a living in the future?
"The children each have their own paths to take, so don't worry. Look at all the children in our family, none of them are bad. They will all do well in the future," Su Lao San was quite carefree.
Although he also had doubts about his unreliable son choosing to study law, Su Lao San believed that his son should be very capable.
Well, not exceptionally capable, but at least his future livelihood could be properly resolved.
Liang Xiu sighed.
"You're right. Fine, I won't think about it anymore. They've all gone to university, they can't be worse off than us!"
Whether she was comforting herself, comforting Su Lao San, or simply trying to convince herself to accept it, it was unclear.
Su Lao San smiled and said, "It's good that you can think this way. Children and grandchildren have their own fortunes, so don't overthink these things."
Chi Ge, however, was very surprised that Su Xiao Ba chose to study law.
What was this child thinking? He wanted to study law?
The country indeed needed talent in this field, and it was good for Xiao Ba to be like this.
"Xiao Ba, you're doing great! Study law well, and there will be a time for you to shine!"
With Chi Ge's words, Liang Xiu's worries eased considerably.
Who was Chi Ge? He was a knowledgeable and important figure. If he said studying law was good, then it must be good!
Time passed quickly, and it was soon the day for reporting to school.
Su Xiaotian was not accompanied by her parents when she reported to school, but by Yu Ruiyuan and his wife, along with the three elders, Chi Ge.
According to Su Xiaotian's own wishes, she didn't need anyone to escort her; she could go by herself.
But the elders were still worried, saying it wasn't safe for a young girl to travel alone.
The Su family also felt it wasn't safe for Su Xiaotian to go alone.
Su Xiaotian had a lot of luggage to take, so the Su family arranged for her brothers Su Ciliang and Su Sangong to accompany her.
These two "laborer" brothers felt honored. If Su Shouwen hadn't gone for an internship at the Translation Department, it wouldn't have been their turn.
Chi Yiyuan naturally couldn't pass up such a good opportunity, so he resolutely followed to see Su Xiaotian off.
The reason was simple: he was a student and had to go to school anyway, so he might as well escort Xiaotian.
The group was a grand procession, all for the sake of sending Su Xiaotian to school.
Su Xiaotian could already foresee that going to school like this would attract attention.
If possible, she would have preferred to report to school alone.
Although reporting alone might have made her seem a bit pitiful, it was still better than this grand fanfare!
Su Xiao Ba and Su Xiao Jiu watched as so many people vied to send Su Xiaotian off, feeling a bit disheartened.
Had the family forgotten that they were also reporting to school today?
Speaking of which, they had both been admitted to university through the gifted program and were considered minors.
Fortunately, just as the two of them were about to take their luggage and fend for themselves, Su Lao San, Su Xiao Si, Su Xiao Liu, and Su Xiao Qi all arrived.
They helped carry their luggage to see off these two young brothers.
Confirming that they had not been forgotten by the family, the two brothers instantly became cheerful and didn't mind that these people had failed to secure the opportunity to escort Su Xiaotian and had settled for them as a second choice.
As long as someone was escorting them, they wouldn't appear so pitiful.
"Fourth Brother, Sixth Brother, Seventh Brother, aren't you reporting to school today?" Su Xiao Ba asked.
"We'll take you to school first before reporting!" Su Xiao Si said, picking up Su Xiao Ba's bedding.
"Fourth Brother, we'll leave later. Let Xiaotian go first!" Su Xiao Ba was no longer in a hurry and said.
Although Su Xiao Si didn't know why Su Xiao Ba was being difficult, if Xiaotian was to go first, then Xiaotian would go first!
The entire family set out, originally planning to take the bus. However, as soon as they reached the gate, they saw two small cars parked outside. The two parties seemed to be having a dispute.
Su Xiaotian recognized both parties.
Su Xiaotian was curious. Weren't these two parties on good terms? Why were they suddenly arguing?
"What's wrong? Did you have a car accident at my doorstep?" Su Xiaotian asked curiously.
She hadn't received any calls today saying the two families had arranged a meeting place!
Upon seeing Su Xiaotian, both parties hurried forward.