The Growth of a God

Chapter 415 - 1: Mobilizing the Whole Family

In the blink of an eye, it was already the end of August.

Li Hao, who had long handled his ID card, was talking and chatting with Xiang Chong, who had a miserable look on his face, in the shop.

"I’m going to Lu’an for school tomorrow, so this should be my last day working part-time."

Li Hao gently swung the wallet that Li Yun specially bought for him, which contained his ID and train ticket.

"Sigh, with you gone, what will happen to the business in my store!"

Staring dejectedly at the crowd outside the window, Xiang Chong’s voice was filled with helplessness.

In the past two months, Li Hao practically single-handedly supported the 3D printing shop for Xiang Chong.

Now that he’s leaving for another city to study, it means the shop’s business might decline sharply.

"I’m just not in the shop anymore, you can call or contact me via computer if you need anything."

Seeing through Xiang Chong’s little thoughts, Li Hao just smiled and shook his head.

Even though he’s temporarily not working part-time there, Li Hao’s friendship with Xiang Chong still exists.

As long as Xiang Chong says a word, Li Hao would definitely help out.

"If you really feel bad, you can just pay me per item when you receive orders in the future."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Chong shook his head without hesitation.

"That won’t do, you’re going off to college, how could I casually disturb you?"

"If your violent sister finds out, she’d beat me to death."

Over these two months, Li Hao wasn’t the only one who considered Xiang Chong a friend.

Li Yun, who visited Xiang Chong from time to time, also got acquainted with him in the process.

Thanks to Li Yun’s straightforward personality, Xiang Chong didn’t treat her as an ordinary female but became like buddies with her.

So, when Xiang Chong said Li Yun would beat him, it wasn’t merely an exaggerated description.

"It’s just some studies, do you really think college academics will stump me?"

Facing Li Hao’s rhetorical question, Xiang Chong decisively replied negatively.

"Just academics wouldn’t possibly stump you."

"But the thing is, college is more than just a place for studying."

"Don’t you want to find a girlfriend in college? Make a group of close friends? Experience a life completely different from what you’re living now?"

Raising his eyebrows slightly, Li Hao said openly.

"Unlike you, I’m still very young now, and I don’t plan on finding a girlfriend just yet."

"Moreover, I’m quite satisfied with my current life and don’t intend to engage in other lifestyles."

Patting Li Hao on the shoulder, Xiang Chong said in the tone of someone who’s been there.

"Don’t sound so certain; believe me, college life is definitely richer and more colorful than you imagine."

"And you’re so outstanding, there will definitely be many people pursuing you, don’t get dazzled then."

Before Li Hao could open his mouth to retort again, Xiang Chong picked up his phone and directly transferred him fifty thousand yuan.

"What are you doing?"

Looking somewhat surprised at Xiang Chong, Li Hao reached out to stop him upon hearing the mobile alert.

"Don’t refuse me, just think of it as my advance investment in you."

"Though I don’t want to put it this way, don’t forget I’m a genuine rich second-generation; this amount of money is no big deal to me."

Pausing slightly, Xiang Chong continued with a smiling face.

"You’re a genius, and even in college, you would certainly be among the most exceptional geniuses."

"Trust me, if you want to pursue your dreams, you’ll definitely find yourself short of money."

"What I gave isn’t much, just a token of goodwill."

Mimicking Li Hao’s earlier tone, Xiang Chong said with a smile.

"If you really feel guilty, you can come back to do part-time here every winter and summer vacation."

Gazing silently at Xiang Chong, Li Hao ultimately did not let this goodwill go to waste.

"Alright! Thank you."

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"Li Yun!"

"What time do you think it is? Why haven’t you packed your luggage yet?"

Accompanied by Jiang Xin’s fierce lecture, Li Yun, packing her luggage in her room, couldn’t help but raise her voice in retort.

"I’m packing now! And the train is tomorrow; why are you in such a hurry today?"

Despite her words, Li Yun hastened her packing movements.

Because she knew if she didn’t speed up, when her mom came to pack her luggage, her outcome would be a tragic sight.

"You do know it’s tomorrow!?"

"Are you planning to pack early tomorrow morning?"

"Sometimes you really should learn from Xiao Hao; he packed his luggage a few days ago, unlike you cramming last minute."

Rolling her eyes in straightforward honesty, Li Yun thought she should’ve not engaged with that conversation.

"Yes, yes! Your Xiao Hao has always been the exemplary child, while I was picked from a trash bin."

"Why don’t you mention most of his luggage was packed with your help?"

"It’s like he’s your son, and I’m not your daughter, right?"

Outside the room, Li Jian Country listened to the mother-daughter bickering with a smile, wisely refraining from interrupting.

Unfortunately, Jiang Xin in the kitchen evidently saw Li Jian Country’s smile and immediately stomped out to scold.

"What are you smiling about? Pack your own things too!"

"Tomorrow, our whole family is going to send Xiao Hao off, and you’re not getting out of it!"

Scratching his face, the smile on Li Jian Country’s face instantly vanished.

"Really? I have to go too?"

"Isn’t it just school registration? Does it have to be this grandiose?"

Giving Li Jian Country a sharp look, Jiang Xin replied irritably.

"Of course it does!"

"I’ve already bought your ticket, take some time to call the unit and take a leave."

"And a few days from now is Xiao Hao’s eighteenth birthday, don’t tell me you’ve prepared nothing?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jian Country stood there dumbfounded.

Because he indeed forgot, or rather, he had long been accustomed to Jiang Xin managing the children’s everyday lives.

"Time really flies!"

"That brat turned eighteen in the blink of an eye."

After a brief dumbfounded moment, Li Jian Country, perhaps sighing or lamenting, murmured.

"Girl, pack a couple of change of clothes for me too."

"Once we finish Xiao Hao’s registration, let’s also tour Lu’an’s historic sites."

"Haven’t you always wanted to see those imperial mausoleums?"

"This time we’ll check out how big the legendary ’Terracotta Army Pit’ really is!"

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