I am chasing a rough man in the 80s
Chapter 819 Farewells Always Come Unexpectedly

Chapter 819: Chapter 819 Farewells Always Come Unexpectedly

"What’s gotten into Suizi, why is she acting unlike her usual self?" Wang Cuihua was being dragged by Yu Shuisheng, watching Chen Tong run off all the way.

"Have you ever seen her act without measure?" Yu Shuisheng retorted.

Wang Cuihua honestly shook her head.

"Then don’t worry about it, she knows what she’s doing."

"I just feel bad for Chen Tong, running out like that, sigh."

Yu Shuisheng scoffed.

"You thought I was pitiable when I pretended to suffer from heatstroke too." Wasn’t he the one who dragged her into the little woods and kissed her on the lips?

"Oh, shameless old man, you still have the nerve to mention that?" Wang Cuihua’s face grew hot at the thought of their youth.

"Yu Tiegen is such a shameless man now, he must have gotten it from you."

"Heh, he doesn’t have the old man’s tricks, does he know how to fake a heatstroke?" How would he have the face to marry the village beauty?

"Grandpa, why did you pretend to have heatstroke?" Luoluo asked curiously from the side.

"It was because back in the day, your grandma was the village beauty, and so many lads had their eyes on her, and then one day, I ran to her side pretending to help her work, and just collapsed on the ground—"

"Go on, get inside and fetch some watermelon, don’t spout nonsense in front of the child."

Wang Cuihua pushed the old fool away while the enthralled Luoluo was not pleased.

"Grandma, what happened then?"

"And then your dad was born ten months later~" Yu Shuisheng leaned back and added cheekily.

Luoluo was confused by the story, unable to understand how it connected from beginning to end.

Wang Cuihua picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at the shameless old man, then looked down at her granddaughter’s innocent big eyes and said with gravity, "Luoluo, when you grow up, never feel sorry for men."

"Mhm, I remember mom said that feeling sorry for a man is the beginning of misfortune!"

"Well, it’s not necessarily that bad." Wang Cuihua considered her life quite satisfactory.

"I also remember dad saying, ’Don’t trust any man’s sweet talk, including your dad’s.’"

"..." What in the world had this couple taught the child!

After dealing with Chen Tong, Suizi asked Jingting, "Have the arrangements been made with the Working School?"

"Yeah, dad’s guy just happens to be in charge over there—are you really going to be that harsh?"

Suizi’s expression was stern.

"I’m not being cruel; it’s his own choice. If he hadn’t taken things that far, I wouldn’t have had to be so tough on him."

Suizi was certain that when Chen He returned home today, he would beat Chen Tong mercilessly.

Just as Chen He had explained to Suizi, he would hang him up and give him a beating.

If a beating could restrain the kid’s behavior, then there wouldn’t be any need for the Working School afterwards.

This kind of Working School was specifically used to discipline children who had made mistakes.

They required residential schooling, mainly for 13-17-year-olds with minor offenses.

These individuals’ crimes were not serious enough for a juvenile detention center, but they were also unfit to remain in regular schools, hence they were sent to such places. The term was generally about 2 years, and with satisfactory behavior, they could transfer back to regular schools, not impeding their future job prospects or military service, without leaving a stain on their political record.

In the case of Chen Tong, Suizi had determined that it was very dangerous for him to continue in a regular school.

To eradicate potential threats, he released snakes and used poison. It won’t be surprising if he later leverages his minor status to poison his classmates’ water.

Though he’s too young for the Working School, with some connections, it’s still possible to get him in.

"He doesn’t need to stay for two years, just one or two months. Let society teach him a lesson. Once he’s learned to restrain his behavior, we can release him. We shouldn’t be too harsh, though. Have our people keep him away from the dangerous elements at school to prevent psychological distortion from bullying, but also make sure he doesn’t pick up bad habits."

When Suizi made this request to Chen He, he nearly died of agony.

She knew just sending Chen Tong there once wouldn’t satisfy Chen He, who, though he wouldn’t voice it, wouldn’t be convinced inwardly.

So, she set a grace period for Chen He, allowing him to take his child back home. If he could educate him properly and ensure Chen Tong wouldn’t reoffend, Suizi would refrain from sending the child away.

But Suizi, ever discerning of human nature, had already predicted the outcome.

Chen Tong’s current state couldn’t be cured with just a beating. With such severe psychological issues, neither the whip nor love could truly heal him.

Only by throwing him into an extremely harsh environment, making him understand the consequences of wrongdoings, and then having Chen He spend more time with the child to fill the void with love, could the boy possibly be reformed.

"Scraping the bone to remove poison doesn’t work on every child, but it certainly suits him."

"Tsk, you’re really something when you’re ruthless—quite a sight, damn impressive."

Just one glance from Suizi could send shivers down one’s spine, reminding them to follow through with actions as well.

"In broad daylight, what are you up to, acting like a tomcat? Aren’t you afraid the children will see!"

Yu Shuisheng had been watching from outside for a while, deliberately waiting until his son’s lips were almost on his daughter-in-law’s to speak up.

"Old man, you’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you? Have you been lonely because I haven’t been around to eavesdrop on you these past few days?"

"Wanna die?" Fourth Master raised an eyebrow, Yu Tiegen’s shameless demeanor—who knows whom he took after.

After returning home, Chen He gave Chen Tong a severe beating, and Chen Tong completely disappeared from Suizi’s sight.

A month passed without incident.

It seemed that Chen He’s corporal punishment had an effect, but whether Chen Tong had truly learned his lesson or was merely lying low, no one knew.

The vacation ended, and Suizi started her graduate studies.

Her Tutor was someone she had chosen herself, a future economic magnate not yet in a high position, just a highly-educated talent returned from studying abroad.

To curry favor, Suizi spent the entire vacation sifting through literature and arrived with a solid foundation. Upon starting school, she presented an excellent literature review, successfully catching her Tutor’s attention.

This year, the Tutor took on three students, and Suizi easily earned his favor with her capabilities. The normally reserved middle-aged man could only smile when he saw her small theses.

This was in stark contrast to two of her peers, whose papers were rejected three or four times by the Tutor.

However, Suizi was humble in her daily interactions. When there was a problem with the project and someone sought her help, she never hesitated. Plus, her reputation as a university belle, known for her many achievements, commanded respect for her skills, at least on the surface.

Suizi quickly adapted to the new group, while Jingting’s trade company was also established.

His business required substantial initial investment, profiting mainly from the exchange rate differences caused by policies. The young couple had put in all their savings over the years.

Although this wasn’t their first entrepreneurial venture, they were acutely aware that they only had this one chance.

If they failed, Jingting would either have to join his father in taking over the family business or be drafted by his mother-in-law.

In light of this, Jingting was exceedingly cautious. For the first major order, to avoid any complications, he personally went to the Special Zone. He intended to finish the business in about ten days, but the trip ended up taking a month.

Since their marriage, he and Suizi had never been apart for so long. Unable to see his wife or child, longing gnawed at him daily. Yet, to save on phone bills, he couldn’t talk for too long.

Every call was timed, hanging up just before being charged for the next minute, all the while eager to finish the work and return to his warm family.

The more anxious he became, the more mistakes happened. On the 30th day of Jingting’s absence from home, disaster struck.

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