Chapter 4 Malice and Bullying

Although He Hui had a lot of random thoughts in his mind, he didn't show any of it on his face.

After he entered the room, he stood straight and said in a steady voice:

"Sister-in-law, I'm He Hui. Teacher Yu arranged for me to come here to run errands for you."

He was respectful, with his eyes downcast and not looking around, a very sensible young man.

Chen Ruogu felt a little relieved. Although she had traveled through modern society, the concept of strict separation between men and women had already been ingrained in her bones.

She stood up and walked a few steps closer. Her demeanor revealed a natural temperament that made her look amiable. She smiled and said:
"Don't be so reserved, Xiao He. Come in and sit down. I've been busy at home lately. Thank you for your hard work."

He Hui smiled, revealing his white teeth, and looked even more plain and simple.

"Sister-in-law, you are too polite. I have more things to do at the company. Coming here is like a vacation. This is Teacher Yu's special care for me."

He Hui has high emotional intelligence and is very capable, otherwise Yu Yuan would not have arranged for him to help.

Seeing the messy packaging boxes on the dining table and no nanny to clean them up, he took the initiative to say, "Sister-in-law, I will clean up the house first, you think about how to arrange today's schedule."

Chen Ruogu has a gentle personality but does things in a timely manner.

"Brother Yuan asked you to come here, so he must not treat you as an outsider. I won't be polite. We will go to the school later to apply for leave of absence."

Chen Ruogu couldn't call him husband, and calling him by his name was too stiff, so she had to settle for the next best thing.

He Hui didn't think much about it. He unbuttoned his wrists, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and worked quickly.

"Okay then. I'll drive you to school later. You need to prepare the relevant documents to avoid missing anything."

Chen Ruogu had no experience in this area, so she hurried to get her ID. Without these identity documents, she and her daughter would be illegal residents, and this was no joke.

While the two of them were talking, Huai Xi listened silently. Although she was young, the look she inadvertently gave He Hui was as sharp as an eagle, and she always remained vigilant.

He Hui was a little surprised. The girl had a good material condition and had never suffered any hardship in life, so how could she be so sensitive? Then he thought that Yu Yuan was away from home all year round, so it was inevitable that she lacked fatherly love.

He Hui couldn't help but feel a little sympathetic. He asked carefully, "Miss, what grade are you in?"

Although Yu Huaixi is aloof, she is not arrogant. She just doesn't like to get involved with the sisters in the mansion. She has developed this kind of personality over time.

"Uncle He, just call me Huaixi. I'm in the seventh grade now. I've applied for a leave of absence and returned to my hometown in Wanling to start over."

Her voice was like a clear stream, soft and melodious, making people feel relaxed and happy. He Hui smiled and said:
"This is also good. You are still young and it won't affect anything if you repeat your studies. Wanling is a good place with many talented people and beautiful scenery."

Yu Huaixi didn't stay to listen to these words, she came to get information. She didn't have any memory of her father and always felt that her mother was hiding something from her, so she wanted to know more.

She deliberately softened her tone and whispered, "Uncle He, my dad...is he doing okay recently? He hasn't been home for a long time...I almost forgot what he looks like."

Every word she uttered was telling He Hui about her grievances, but she pretended to be strong and not cry, which moved people.

He Hui was at a loss and comforted:

"Teacher Yu is very good, but he is too busy. He has been preparing for the filming of the movie for the past two years. He will be able to go home after this busy period. In fact, he misses you very much. There is a photo of you and your mother on his desk."

Yu Huaixi nodded slightly with a melancholy look on his face, his movements as graceful and moving as a spring breeze, and it was unclear whether he believed what was said or not.

He Hui seemed unable to bear to see her sad, and continued:

"If you don't believe me, you can search for Mr. Yu's information on your phone. The movie will soon enter the promotion stage, and he is very busy."

Yu Huaixi looked over with clear eyes, like a bud about to bloom.

After receiving the useful information, she restrained her facial expression, straightened her back, exuded a unique elegance, and said politely:
"Thank you Uncle He for your advice. I understand. Please sit down for a while. I'll go get my belongings."

He Hui watched her from behind as she left, admiring her beauty. If she wanted to enter the entertainment industry, those girls who relied on their looks to make a living would have to stay away from her.

However, as far as he knew, Teacher Yu was conservative and would most likely not allow her only daughter to enter the entertainment industry, which was a big dye vat. Given her family situation, there were better options.

Little did she know that Yu Huaixi was already past the age of longing for father's love. She understood when she was in Shanyang Marquis' Mansion that she was just an insignificant concubine's daughter. Only when she was useful could she obtain more resources.

Although the current situation is different, she and her mother want to live an easy life, and secretly think that their father must not be given to anyone else.

After reading Yu Yuan's information, Yu Huaixi became more convinced of this idea.

She watched Yu Yuan's interview video critically. The man had outstanding looks, sparkling eyes with an unfathomable look in them. He seemed to have become more upright after going through hardships, and he could barely match her mother.

She was not a caring person, so she always weighed the pros and cons first. No matter what the couple's relationship was like before, she had to keep the other party stable for the time being. It would not be too late to make other plans after they settled down and gained a firm foothold.

Yu Huaixi was not worried about her mother's objection. There was a tacit understanding between mother and daughter, and everything could be discussed when it came to survival.

In He Hui's limited knowledge, women cannot go out without going through some trouble, so he planned to wait for a long time. However, just after sitting down for a few minutes, the mother and daughter came out in a glamorous manner.

The two of them standing together are like two delicate flowers, each blooming with its own unique beauty.

Although Chen Ruogu is older, her figure is more graceful. Her face is fair and plump, and she exudes a quiet charm. He Hui once again sighed at Yu Yuan's blessing.

Seeing that he was in a trance, Chen Ruogu called out, "Xiao He, can you leave now?"

He Hui came back to his senses, scratched his head and smiled: "Okay, okay, I was just thinking about the company's business, you guys wait at the door first, I'll go drive."

He hurried out and almost tripped over the threshold. Chen Ruogu shook his head and laughed, gently reminding him: "Don't worry, we are not in a hurry..."

He Hui walked forward with his head down and only responded vaguely. It was not known whether he heard it clearly or not. Yu Huaixi frowned and there was a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

"This person is so reckless, can we trust him?"

Chen Ruogu patted his daughter's hand to comfort her and said gently:
"This is not in the mansion, and Xiao He is not a slave who sells himself. He has personal freedom just like the rest of us. You need to change some of your concepts."

Chen Ruogu came from an ordinary family and had all the memories of her original body, so she could adapt to the local customs quickly. Huaixi was a noblewoman, and she had been a high and mighty master since birth. She was used to ordering servants around, so it was normal for her to have rigid thoughts. Yu Huaixi was slightly stunned, her lips tightly closed, her eyes full of annoyance.

"Mom is right. I was confused and almost made a big mistake."

Chen Ruogu held her hand and walked forward calmly and leisurely.

"It's not your fault. We have come from afar and we still have a lot to learn."

Yu Huaixi was willing to learn from others. She was not a stubborn person and she knew what was good and what was bad.

When the mother and daughter came out of the elevator and walked to the intersection, He Hui was already waiting in the car. To them, the outside world was fresh and shocking.

Even though Chen Ruogu had made sufficient mental preparation, he still couldn't calm down. Yu Huaixi's face turned pale and her hands were shaking, which showed her extreme uneasiness about the unfamiliar environment.

Chen Ruogu's expression did not show any unusual expression. She stood in front of Huai Xi and got into the car first. Then she turned around and reached out to her daughter, her eyes full of determination and encouragement.

Yu Huaixi's tense nerves relaxed a little. Her mother's silent support gave her enough strength to face any challenges that followed.

He Hui didn't notice anything unusual. After the car door was closed, he looked straight ahead and drove away.

Yu Huaixi swayed a bit due to inertia, and Chen Ruogu immediately held her in his arms and gently reminded her, "Xiao He, Huaixi is carsick, drive more steadily."

He Hui saw through the rearview mirror that Yu Huaixi had a strange expression on his face and quickly apologized.

"Sorry, sister-in-law, I've never driven a luxury car like this before, and I was so excited that I didn't stop. I'll slow down now."

Chen Ruogu nodded softly. Her voice was so soft but it was impossible to ignore it.

After Yu Huaixi got over the initial psychological discomfort, she gradually got better. She straightened up from Chen Ruogu's arms and looked out the car window.

The prosperity of the modern city unfolded before her eyes like a picture scroll, with tall buildings, cars shuttling back and forth, and crowds of people surging in the commercial district. It seemed to have gathered all the essence of modern civilization, making her feel like she was in a dream world.

Yu Huaixi learned from books and the Internet that this is an era of peace, stability and rapid development. As long as you have real talent and knowledge, there will be no shortage of stage for development, and the power of women is also slowly rising.

She loved this world from the bottom of her heart. In the past, she was exhausted by the intrigues in the mansion. Even after getting married, she could only rely on men to live. She could see the end of such days at a glance, and she was worried for a long time because of this.

She and her mother had never discussed the culprit who caused the fire. There were many people eyeing the fat piece of meat, Gu Zhizhou. If she died, other sisters would take the position. In order to marry a good husband, the sisters in the mansion and their biological mother were fearless.

She was lucky to escape and have this opportunity. Yu Huaixi's mind became clearer and clearer. Her most important task at present was to study hard. Academic qualifications were the ladder for her progress. Nothing else mattered.

Chen Ruogu also had mixed feelings. She was unsure whether she and her daughter could live well in this strange world, but there was no turning back. She could only move forward.

He Hui was very familiar with the road. He bypassed the congested section and took another route to quickly arrive at Huaixi School. After the car stopped, the three of them got off.

He Hui went to the guard room to register first. He was well prepared and didn't even need to ask which class Huai Xi was in. He could just fill in the information and enter.

Yu Huaixi had a strange yet familiar feeling since she stepped into the campus. She turned her head to look at the sunlight shining on the quiet playground. Various trees were lush and green, and the fresh air was filled with the fragrance of books. This was a good place to study.

Chen Ruogu thought that after returning to his hometown in Wanling, he would find a school that was similar to the old one for his daughter to attend.

Because I had made an appointment with the head teacher over the phone, I could go directly to her office. It was class time at that time, and there were no other teachers in the office except Teacher Liu.

Teacher Liu saw them standing up on their own initiative. She pushed her glasses on the bridge of her nose and said politely, "Hello, Huaixi's mother! Why do you suddenly want to let Huaixi take a leave of absence?"

When she asked this question, she looked at Huai Xi with an extremely oppressive look.

Chen Ruogu had no memory of dealing with Teacher Liu, so he didn't know her. Seeing her serious face and awe-inspiring majesty, he subconsciously stood in front of his daughter and said in a gentle, respectful and grateful voice:
"Thank you, Mr. Liu, for teaching Huaixi for so long. Because of my work, I plan to take Huaixi back to my hometown to live, so I have to take a leave of absence from school."

Teacher Liu is an experienced teacher with great prestige in front of students. She preached earnestly:
"As parents, you should put your children's studies first. How many people are trying to get into our school, but you still don't cherish it? Are the educational resources in your hometown better than those in Shanghai? Junior high school is a critical period. If you miss it, it will be difficult to get into a good university."

Chen Ruogu smiled sincerely and said softly:
"Thank you for the reminder, teacher. Huaixi is a smart girl. Even if she goes back to her hometown, she can still be admitted to a prestigious university. It won't hinder her future."

He Hui also quickly followed suit: "Teacher, don't worry, our young lady will have no shortage of high-quality educational resources wherever she goes, and it won't have much impact on her future."

Yu Yuan’s assets are enough for her to live a comfortable life for the rest of her life. He deliberately calls her Miss to show off his wealth in front of the teacher.

Teacher Liu had good intentions, but she couldn't persuade him and had to give up. She said earnestly:

"Huai Xi, learning is not only about acquiring knowledge and skills, but more importantly, it is about developing various thinking abilities, which cannot be bought with any amount of money. Although you are introverted, you are very insightful. Don't be too worried in the future and focus all your energy on studying."

Yu Huaixi came out from behind her mother. She stood tall and straight, with obvious confidence in her expression.

"I understand, Mr. Liu. I will never forget your teachings!"

She bowed deeply to express her gratitude, obviously taking his words to heart. Teacher Liu always felt that there was something different about her, and his eyes looked at her suspiciously, but she didn't care at all.

Everyone was about to leave, and there was no point in exploring further, so Teacher Liu withdrew his gaze.

"You should go through the formalities of taking a leave of absence first. You need to go to the Academic Affairs Office and the Principal's Office to get stamps. Huaixi can go to the class to say goodbye to the classmates. We may not have the chance to see each other again in the future."

Upon hearing this, Yu Huaixi's lips curled up into a faint sneer. The smile was so strange and chilling, but it disappeared in an instant. He Hui thought he was dazzled.

"Thank you, teacher. I'll go see them right away."

Chen Ruogu naturally understood the implication of Huaixi's words. She whispered, "Mom will go with you."

Huai Xi declined without further ado, saying, "You go with Uncle He to handle the formalities, I can go by myself."

She has had her own ideas since she was young, so Chen Ruogu had no choice but to let her do what she wanted, and the three of them acted separately.

When the bell rang, the students started playing and fighting before the teacher even stepped out of the classroom.

Yu Huaixi stood in front of the window, watching coldly the youthful laughter and joy. How many people knew that there was malice and bullying hidden in it?
　I'll post a post after I wake up, to see if I can get more than ten collections today...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)