Chapter 74

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After a while, Li Ruxiang sighed deeply and said, "Little sister, forget it. I don't want to go to university; staying at home is safer. Won't it be inconvenient for me to be with you all the time?"

Li Ruzhu, of course, wouldn't give up so easily. She pouted and nudged her sister's face with her head, saying, "No, I want you to go to school with me. There's plenty of free time in graduate school, and I'll take good care of you. Please agree!"

Li Ruxiang smiled helplessly and said, "Little sister, I really don't want to travel far. At home, Mom can take care of me. I'll just be a burden to you. Your studies are so busy; it would be bad if taking care of me affects your studies."

Li Ruzhu smiled and said, "Sis, you're overthinking it. First, we don't have to go too far; we can even stay in Linjiang. Fudan University is right here. Second, my studies won't be affected. You know me; I'm so smart. When have I ever fallen behind in my studies?"

Li Ruxiang said, pointing with her finger, "If you think Fudan University is too close to home and lacks novelty, we can choose Dongfang University or Linhai University. Both are in Jiangnan and not too far from home. Wouldn't it be nice to experience different cultures? Besides, you only have a few years of freedom. If you don't go out now, you won't have the chance later. Although I've always been against taking over Dad's business, I'm the only one who can shoulder the responsibility. Dad is getting old. If I don't help, what will happen to our family? Sis, this time, just listen to me. Let's go to university together. It's decided!"

Under Li Ruzhu's earnest persuasion, Li Ruxiang's resolve finally softened. She thought for a moment and said, "If we really have to go out... how about Linhai University? Little sister, is that okay?"

Li Ruzhu no longer cared which university she went to for her master's degree. After all, she didn't need a degree to make a living. Getting a master's degree from any university was irrelevant.

Hearing her sister finally agree, Li Ruzhu couldn't help but be delighted. "No problem! After the summer vacation, I'll apply for the master's program at Linhai University! With my abilities, it won't be a problem!"

For some reason, Li Ruxiang's mood suddenly improved after making the decision. She no longer felt as intimidated by the strange looks from passersby. She smiled happily, revealing her neat, white front teeth, which, combined with her elegant and refined appearance, drew many admiring glances.

As for Li Ruzhu, her fashionable attire attracted many men, especially her curvaceous figure, which was accentuated by her tight, short skirt. Her shapely buttocks were a lethal weapon.

Fortunately, it was broad daylight, and the street was crowded with people. Even if some men wanted to strike up a conversation, they were too embarrassed to do so.

The two continued walking for a while before turning back home. Once home, Li Ruzhu told her mother about her plan to take her sister to university. She said with a smile, "Mom, I've already discussed it with my sister. We've decided to go to Linhai University. I'll go for my master's degree, and my sister will come with me to experience university life. Do you have any objections?"

Without waiting for her mother to finish, Li Ruzhu interrupted, "Mom, you always say it's not good for my sister to stay at home all the time. What's wrong with her wanting to experience university life? With me taking care of her, it's better than her staying at home and isolating herself, right?"

Li's mother looked down at Li Ruxiang and asked, "Xiang, is this your idea, or did your sister suggest it?"

Li Ruxiang said seriously, "Although my sister brought it up first, I also have this idea. I don't want to stay at home all the time. I want to go out with my sister and see the world."

Li's mother smiled and said, "Since you agree, I won't object. However, I'm worried that Ruzhu won't be able to take good care of you. How about I go with you?"

Li Ruzhu didn't want her mother to be around all the time, so she quickly raised her hand and promised, "Mom, I've been living independently for several years. Taking care of my sister won't be a problem."

Just as Li Ruzhu said this, Li Qingsong, who had just come home from work, walked in. Seeing the three of them chatting, he couldn't help but laugh, "Ruzhu, you're back. What are you three talking about?"

Li Ruzhu smiled and greeted her father, then said, "We're discussing my sister going to graduate school with me. Dad, my sister wants to go out and see the world. You won't object, right?"

Li Qingsong was slightly taken aback but then said happily, "Of course, I won't object. I've been worried that my sister would get sick from staying at home all the time!"

Li Qingsong was most concerned about his eldest daughter. He could feel that the communication between her and her parents was decreasing. This wasn't a good long-term situation. Since she now had the idea to go out and see the world, he, as a father, must support her. However, he added, "But the outside world isn't as stable as home. Even if you can take care of your sister, you can't be as thorough as your mother. I think we should hire a nanny for you."

Li Ruzhu shook her head and smiled, "No need for a nanny. Graduate school isn't as busy as undergraduate studies. I have plenty of free time, and taking care of my sister won't be a problem."

In fact, Li Ruzhu had already decided to skip classes during her master's program, just like she did in university. In her view, graduate school was no different from undergraduate studies, so skipping classes wouldn't be difficult.

Li Qingsong knew that his two daughters were quite independent in their thinking. Since they had already discussed it privately, he decided to go along with their wishes. If he said too much, they might get annoyed.

The family happily gathered around the dinner table, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Li Ruxiang was much more outgoing than before. She rarely spoke during meals, but today, she even joked with the family, which was unprecedented.

Seeing their eldest daughter become so cheerful, Li Qingsong and his wife were genuinely happy. It had been years since the family atmosphere was so relaxed and pleasant.