Chapter 544: Chapter 544: Fiercely Protective
"Xiao Ye has been assigned to the squad!"
No wonder I haven’t seen him around.
Wen’s mother swallowed the jackfruit in her mouth and curiously asked, "Last time he wrote that Xiao Ye found a partner, did it work out?"
"It didn’t!"
Speaking of this matter, Mr. Ma got quite upset, "The girl was introduced by me, she works as a teacher at the primary school, had been married once before, is serious and responsible with her students, friendly with her colleagues, never blushes around anyone, and everyone who knows her praises her. Except for her unsatisfactory marriage, she’s a good girl, right?!"
It was a questioning tone.
Yi Chichi and Wen’s mother nodded in unison, indicating agreement that just from hearing all this, she indeed sounded like a good girl.
As for the unsatisfactory marriage, that’s not really a flaw.
Only the couple themselves know what their daily life is truly like.
Outsiders actually have no right to judge.
So, you can’t use the fact that the girl had been married once as an issue.
But if she were really a good girl, Mr. Ma wouldn’t have this attitude.
Therefore, there must be something else going on.
"And then?"
Curiosity piqued, Yi Chichi eagerly asked.
Mr. Ma took a sip of tea, calming his inner rage and speaking calmly, "Then, Xiao Ye came to see me. She saw him and asked someone to approach him, revealing that she wasn’t young anymore and wanted to find a partner to settle down with. I met the girl, and based on her work, appearance, and character, she seemed quite compatible with Xiao Ye, so I acted as a matchmaker and arranged for them to meet."
At this point, Mr. Ma stopped talking.
Yi Chichi couldn’t hold back anymore, her curiosity simmering without hearing the rest, she urged, "And then?"
"Then the two of them started chatting on their own."
"So why didn’t it work out?"
This time it was Old Mrs. Song who spoke. She only knew that Mr. Ma had set up a partner for Xiao Ye and the two seemed to get along well, but then there was no news.
Mr. Qin chimed in, "The political background check didn’t pass."
"Huh?"
The unknowing Yi Chichi and her group were dumbfounded. They would have never imagined that the reason the two didn’t work out was due to a failed political background check.
Just as they were about to ask for details, Mr. Qin started ranting again, "That’s not the most absurd part, the most absurd part is the girl has a murder case on her!"
"Did she kill someone?"
"She caused her cousin to have an accidental drowning just to take her cousin’s school spot for herself."
Thinking of what the investigation revealed during the background check, Mr. Qin’s tone grew heavy, "This girl is not only incredibly calm but also bold. If it wasn’t for Xiao Ye’s special position requiring a political review, her diploma from a teacher’s college would mean she could find a partner with a job that doesn’t require background checks, she could have had a good life."
This was the truth.
Teacher’s college graduates were more sought after than college graduates at that time.
This really isn’t a joke. At that time in our country, the most popular education level was vocational school, and this phenomenon lasted until the nineties before it changed.
Only those who couldn’t get into a vocational school would consider high school to college, this was also common in that era.
Among all vocational school graduates, teacher’s college graduates were the most popular.
Like universities, vocational schools were also nationally recruited, concurrently filling out applications during the college entrance exam, but not many were admitted.
Plus, after a decade of turbulent years, every industry was in dire need of robust young talent, vocational school students were all accelerated training, practical-oriented talents, with shorter training time and more specialization than universities.
Graduates could start working immediately.
On top of that, teachers were respected; if it weren’t for the need for a political review that revealed issues, with her background and character, this girl’s future would have been fine.
Yi Chichi thought her Uncle Ye was quite lucky, "Good thing Uncle Ye’s job is special."
The old men nodded in agreement, Qin Jiu seemed bewildered, then added, "Didn’t she know marrying Uncle Ye needed a political review?"
"Didn’t know at first."
So it means she found out afterward, but it was already too late.
One should know that traces are left wherever the swallow passes, any act involving life and death, if committed, there’s always a chance of being brought to light.
However—
"I remember Xiao Wang and their college entrance exams, they all had political reviews, didn’t her vocational college require one?"
Wen’s mother was puzzled and asked.
This Yi Chichi could explain, she said, "For studies, political reviews mainly assess the political performance of the candidate themselves, family background shouldn’t hinder education, compared to the military spouse’s political review, it’s more lenient."
Mr. Qin acknowledged with a hum, indicating she was correct, "Xiao Ye’s position isn’t low, so political reviews for his partner are stricter."
If the partner had identity issues, it would be Xiao Ye’s misfortune if his career was ruined, but if it led to large-scale leaks, then it would be a real disaster.
Wen’s mother listened, feeling scared, "Uncle Ye should really thank his position, otherwise he’d have married a murderer for a wife and his life would be ruined."
"That’s why he’s too scared to marry again, he plans to stay single for life."
Yi Chichi couldn’t help but make a snarky comment, "He must be dreaming, his rear is unstable, the superiors must be worried sick."
The room fell silent; everyone was at a loss for words after her comment.
Then, Old Mrs. Song turned to Mr. Qin, "Old Qin, I finally understand, Xiao Ye’s significant other must be found from within your circle."
"Old Tan and his folks are looking for someone."
But finding a partner isn’t that easy, after the previous lesson, one can’t be cautious enough.
At this moment, the cook came out to announce that dinner was ready.
Qin Jiu cheered, "Yi Yi, let’s eat."
He picked up Wen Yi, who was studying a tin frog on Wen’s mother’s lap, urging everyone to hurry along, confidently proclaiming that being passive about eating implied problematic thinking.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Ma glared at Yi Chichi, "You must’ve taught him that."
"I didn’t say anything wrong."
Yi Chichi put on an innocent face, smiling mischievously appeasing him, "Food is essential like iron and rice like steel, skipping meals leaves you hungry and weak, and contributing to the country requires enough strength to work well. Isn’t that right?"
"..."
Mr. Ma was speechless, contributing to the country was quite a high-level concept, what else could he say?
"I can’t win a debate with you."
"That’s because I’m right, if I weren’t, you would’ve educated me long ago."
"I wouldn’t dare educate you, I’m afraid your grandfather would use a broom to sweep me out the door."
Mr. Qin is faultless except fiercely protective of his kin.
Especially toward his few remaining relatives, whenever he returns with good stuff, he always thinks of Yi Chichi, his distant junior, because he frequently sends her things, it stirred quite the gossip, claiming Mr. Qin was blinded by a long-lost relative out of nowhere and willingly let them sponge off.
As a result, Mr. Qin gave a stern lesson to the gossipers.
He didn’t dare provoke him.
Yi Chichi was unaware of this, she jokingly said, "My grandfather is a reasonable, great man."
"Yes!"
Being praised made Mr. Qin lift his head high, as if asserting that she wasn’t wrong, he spoke to Mr. Ma emphatically, "Did you hear that? My girl says I’m a good man, so don’t keep slandering my character."
Mr. Ma was unconvinced, opening his mouth to retort, then as they entered the dining room, seeing little Wen Yi at the dining table, suddenly exclaim, reaching out his tiny hand from Qin Jiu’s arms trying to grab onto the table.
It was obvious, he wanted to eat!
