Chapter 116: Yang Yuqing Returns Home

Zhao Fan leaned in and looked at the spot his father had pointed to.

“This isn’t a problem…”

He rolled up his sleeves and quickly fixed the issue his father had pointed out in just a few swift moves.

“Look here, and here as well—actually, the problems aren’t serious. Just a slight adjustment, and everything matches up.”

Zhao’s father suddenly brightened. “So that’s how it is. Ah, I must have been confused.”

Zhao’s mother glanced over and sighed, “There are just too many accounts. Even if we reconcile every night, the final tally never quite adds up.”

“Doesn’t the supermarket have accounting software?” Zhao’s parents sighed again.

Zhao’s father said, “We have a computer, but we don’t know how to use it.”

Zhao’s father had never really dealt with computers before; at his age, it was understandable.

Zhao Fan stroked his chin thoughtfully. Both his parents were literate, so with a little guidance, using a computer shouldn’t be an issue.

“Alright, tomorrow I’ll find someone to teach you both. Using a computer is quite simple—you just need to know how to handle documents. It’s not difficult.”

His father looked a bit skeptical. “Are you serious?”

“Of course I’m serious.”

Following through on his word, Zhao Fan arranged for someone to come to the Feiteng Supermarket the next day and teach his parents how to use the document software.

The following day, the monthly exam results were released almost simultaneously with the school rankings.

Chen Sicheng had not participated in the exam, so his score was not counted. The top student of the grade was Zhao Fan.

The announcement of the rankings stunned the entire school.

Zhao Fan had never ranked first in previous monthly tests; no one expected him to suddenly rise to the top.

He Yongshan was delighted to see the high scores—finally, the number one spot was back in his class.

Because of this, He Yongshan immediately arranged for Wang Haochen to transfer classes.

After investigating, He Yongshan confirmed the issues with Wang Haochen and naturally did not want him in Class One.

Fortunately, since Wang Haochen’s grades were poor, the homeroom teacher of Class One had no intention of keeping him and directly handed him over to He Yongshan’s class.

On Monday morning, He Yongshan brought Wang Haochen into the classroom and solemnly introduced him to the other students.

It must be said, a homeroom teacher’s personality greatly influences the class atmosphere.

He Yongshan was warm and enthusiastic, and so were his students.

Under careful guidance, Wang Haochen quickly integrated into Class Seven.

Zhao Fan observed Wang Haochen closely, found no other issues, and let the matter drop.

Meanwhile, Shi Wenxuan was ready to be discharged from the hospital.

Zhao Fan took half a day off specifically to pick him up.

During this time, Zhao Fan’s leg injury had greatly improved, and he was prepared to have the cast removed.

“Do you have a place to stay?”

“Yes.”

Shi Wenxuan gave his current address, then shifted the conversation to the design plans.

“I’ve received information that someone has leaked the design plans for your mall.”

Zhao Fan was taken aback. “You mean the plans we tampered with?”

Shi Wenxuan smiled slightly. “Exactly those. Interesting, isn’t it?”

Zhao Fan was speechless.

It was indeed quite interesting—he had thought no one would dare touch the mall’s design plans, yet here they were.

“Do you know whose they are?”

“The Yang family.”

Zhao Fan fell silent, then asked again, “You mean Yang Tiancheng’s?”

Shi Wenxuan nodded. “Exactly.”

Zhao Fan took a deep breath. What was the Yang family doing interfering in his conflict with the Bai family?

“Is there a problem?”

“No problem, just that I know someone involved.”

Yang Yuqing and Zhao Fan could indeed be considered acquaintances.

Shi Wenxuan tilted his head. “Looks like this acquaintance has some sort of relationship with you—hesitating.”

“Not close, but not bad either.”

“Do you want me to warn them?”

Zhao Fan shook his head. “This is their business, not mine.”

Whatever happens in the end is the Yang family’s concern. If trouble arises, it should be with Bai Yongyuan, not him.

That said, when Zhao Fan ran into Yang Yuqing at school, he couldn’t help but give her a warning.

“You’d better stop the recent project your family is working on.”

Yang Yuqing looked puzzled. “Which project?”

“I can’t say much here. You can ask your father; he knows.”

Yang Yuqing frowned. “Really?”

“Of course. I have no reason to lie to you about this.”

Hearing this, Yang Yuqing hesitated but did not dwell on it. She planned to mention it to her family later.

“By the way, what brought you back to school this time?”

“I needed to handle some paperwork. I’ve been studying abroad for half a year, but I don’t think it suits me, so…”

“You’re planning to return to the country?” Zhao Fan seized on that.

“Yeah.”

“Is this your decision or your family’s?”

Zhao Fan asked without blame; it was just that there had been too many dealings between the Bai and Yang families, and it was uncertain whether Yang Tiancheng was recalling Yang Yuqing to facilitate an alliance.

As for Yang Yuqing’s claim that she didn’t fit in abroad, Zhao Fan sneered. If that were true, she wouldn’t have studied there for half a year.

Sure enough, upon hearing Zhao Fan’s words, a trace of discomfort flashed across Yang Yuqing’s face.

“Well… never mind. It’s a bit complicated. I’m going to find Mr. He now.”

She bypassed Zhao Fan and left.

Watching her retreating figure, Zhao Fan narrowed his eyes slightly. This matter would not be easy to handle.

The day after Zhao Fan met Yang Yuqing, she returned to school and was warmly welcomed by her classmates.

However, with everyone intensely preparing for exams, the excitement did not last long.

Zhao Fan tossed her a notebook. “You’ve been abroad for over half a year; you’ve probably forgotten a lot of this stuff. Take your time reviewing.”

Yang Yuqing took the notebook. “Should I thank you?”

“Up to you.”

Because of their previous interactions, Zhao Fan and Yang Yuqing were noticeably closer than most, sparking rumors among other students that they were dating.

One person said it, two people spread it, and by the time three had heard, it was taken as fact.

The gossip even reached He Yongshan’s ears, and both Zhao Fan and Yang Yuqing were summoned to the office.

He Yongshan did not beat around the bush.

“Young people, I understand, but this is a crucial time for exams. You two need to… keep it under control, alright?”

Zhao Fan and Yang Yuqing exchanged a silent glance.

After a few moments, Zhao Fan sighed, “I don’t know who started this, but we’re not dating.”

Yang Yuqing nodded. “We only discuss academic matters. How can that be called dating?”

He Yongshan looked skeptical. “Really not dating?”

Zhao Fan and Yang Yuqing shook their heads in unison.

“Really not dating.”

He Yongshan was left speechless.

Had he gotten it wrong?