Chapter 280 - 255: Future Planning
Overwhelmed with emotion, Li Qian felt his heart thrown into turmoil. ’What the hell? Why on earth did these two girls also apply to Shazhou Beast Taming University?’
Although Shazhou City was a provincial capital, it was in the Western Province. Calling it a godforsaken place might be a bit of an exaggeration, but saying it was remote was definitely not a problem.
To be honest, if Shazhou Beast Taming University hadn’t offered so much, and if not for the life-saving debt he owed Elder Tie, Li Qian would never have even considered a place so far away.
Even though Shazhou Beast Taming University was one of the Eight Great.
So, confirming that both of his classmates had not only applied to Shazhou Beast Taming University but had also been accepted left Li Qian utterly astonished.
Amid his astonishment, he suddenly recalled something his teacher, Chu Xiran, had once said. It seemed the signs had already been there back then.
Perhaps she had already gotten wind of something or learned some information at that time.
Taking a long look at Tu Jiaojiao and Li Lanying, Li Qian felt a massive headache coming on.
At the same time, he was filled with resentment toward his parents, who had already fled the scene. ’You two are really good at screwing over your own son.’
’To run into something like this without giving me any heads-up... they really caught me completely off guard.’
Li Qian wasn’t stupid. With things as they were, how could he not understand? The reason these two classmates had chosen to apply to Shazhou Beast Taming University was, in all likelihood, related to him.
Of course, whether it was "related" in a romantic sense was still up for debate, but it certainly wasn’t purely for the sake of their studies.
But this wasn’t the kind of thing he could just point out. Doing so would make him seem narcissistic. So, Li Qian could only sigh internally and accept the situation.
It wasn’t as if he could refuse to accept it. After all, everyone had the right to freely choose which Beast Taming University to attend. Li Qian was just their classmate; it wasn’t his place to persuade them, nor could he.
"Then let’s all head out together." The two young heiresses had chosen the exact same mode of travel as him, leaving Li Qian with no reason to refuse their company.
The three of them heading to Shazhou City together... just the thought of it made Li Qian want to run away.
Being stuck between his two classmates wasn’t a pleasure at all; it was an ordeal.
"Okay. Just remember to let me know beforehand when you’re leaving," Li Lanying said, a gentle smile appearing on her face.
"Since it’s all settled, I’ll be going now. I need to go back and pack, get everything ready." With that, Li Lanying turned and walked unhurriedly out of the Cultivation Base.
"I have some things to do too, so I should get going. See you then." Seeing Li Lanying leave, Tu Jiaojiao didn’t stay long either. After a few more simple words, she also left.
Li Qian watched the two girls’ retreating figures and couldn’t help but let out a long sigh, feeling as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders.
Just as he was feeling helpless and subconsciously rubbing the bridge of his nose, his mother, Han Yuqing, and his father, Li Chengyang, came rustling back.
"Son, tell Mom, which one are you going to choose?" his mother, Han Yuqing, asked, a mother-in-law-like smile on her face.
Hearing this, Li Qian’s face darkened. ’What the hell? How can she talk about something that’s completely baseless as if it’s a done deal?’
Just as he was about to retort and explain himself, his father, Li Chengyang, chimed in, "That Tu Jiaojiao girl is a bit prettier, but based on our interactions with her lately, your mom and I both think that Lan Ying girl is more virtuous."
Without pausing, he began to earnestly persuade him, "’Marry a wife for her virtue.’ There’s definitely truth to that old saying. That’s why your mom and I both prefer the Lan Ying girl."
"Mom, Dad, there’s nothing going on. Stop your wild guessing," Li Qian said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry as he looked at his parents, who looked for all the world like a prospective father- and mother-in-law.
"What do you mean ’nothing’s going on’? I might not know much about that Tu Jiaojiao, but after spending a month with Xiaoli, I know for sure that girl is definitely interested in you," his mother, Han Yuqing, said with conviction.
Li Qian rubbed his forehead, speechless. "Mom, please stop guessing. And don’t be like Granny Wang, boasting about her own melons."
"What do you mean, ’Granny Wang boasting about her own melons’? My son has achieved so much at such a young age, and he’s even an Intermediate Breeder! If nothing else, you’re more than a good enough match for that Xiaoli girl," Han Yuqing said, disagreeing. "Forget Xiaoli, you deserve even more outstanding girls."
As she said this, Han Yuqing’s face was filled with pride and confidence.
His father, Li Chengyang, interjected at the right moment, "Of course, son, if you really don’t like the Xiaoli girl and want to choose Tu Jiaojiao, that’s fine too. No matter what decision you make, we’ll both support you unconditionally."
"That’s right! Xiaoli is nice, but your class president, Tu Jiaojiao, is great too. She’s tall, pretty, and taking her out would definitely make you look good. Most importantly, she looks like she can bear sons!"
"COUGH, COUGH, COUGH... Stop, just stop!" His mother Han Yuqing’s words made Li Qian choke, and he quickly waved his hands to stop her.
’They’ve even brought up bearing sons. Who knows where this conversation will go if I let it continue.’
"Um, you two, please stop letting your imaginations run wild. At this stage, I have no intention of dating at all," Li Qian explained seriously. "Besides, whether it’s Li Lanying or Class President Tu Jiaojiao, we’re just classmates. There’s no way they’d be interested in me."