Chapter 1520 - 1518: The Dean’s Complaints

Chapter 1520: Chapter 1518: The Dean’s Complaints

Yang Chen was still immersed in the joy of guiding the youth of the nation, only to be jolted awake by a shout.

"What are you up to, kid? What kind of ideas are you instilling in the children?" the dean shouted at Yang Chen from a distance.

Yang Chen quickly told the children to go about their own activities, then walked over.

"Dean, how can this be considered instilling ideas!" Yang Chen said, feeling wronged.

"What good ideas can you instill in the children!" The dean looked at him with disbelief.

Yang Chen stared, "I’m teaching them to protect the country when they grow up! This is establishing a correct outlook on life and values for them!"

The dean gave Yang Chen a once-over and snorted coldly, "Don’t be so eager to educate others, think about sorting out your own affairs first!"

"What affairs?" Yang Chen said, feeling frustrated.

"What affairs? What do you think you have to deal with?" The dean got agitated as he spoke.

Yang Chen really couldn’t understand how he had annoyed the dean.

"I was too polite to say anything at your home! But now that you’re here, I’m going to have a good talk with you!" The dean pointed at Yang Chen.

Yang Chen looked puzzled.

Following the dean into his office, Yang Chen sat down casually.

The dean glared at him immediately.

Yang Chen felt uncomfortable from being stared at.

"What? Feeling so at ease? You think I’m going to pour you some tea!" the dean said, eyes wide.

Yang Chen was startled, jumped up, and grabbed a cup to pour tea.

Meanwhile, he was muttering to himself.

What’s going on here!

Since when did my status become so low?

They’re treating me like a bean to fry at any moment!

After pouring the tea, Yang Chen respectfully placed it in front of the dean, then carefully sat down, watching the dean’s expression diligently.

"Do you know how old I am this year?" the dean asked directly.

Yang Chen was taken aback, with a serious look, replied in a deep voice, "Eighty-seven."

"Eighty-seven! How many eighty-sevens does a person have in life? What’s the average age nowadays? An old guy like me, who knows if I’ll make it past today, there might not be a tomorrow!" the dean said.

Yang Chen hurriedly said, "Dean! What are you saying! What today and tomorrow, with your vitality, there’s no problem living long, it’s mainly about mindset! If you have a good mindset, everything is good!"

"I do not have a good mindset!" The dean impatiently waved his hand, "No need to feed me any chicken soup here! I’m quite aware of my mindset and physical condition!"

"How old are you this year? How old is Ye Xin? How old are your parents this year? And how old is Old Zhuo? Do you have this clear in your mind?" the dean asked consecutively.

Yang Chen lowered his head, saying nothing.

"Old Zhuo is only three years younger than I am, do the math yourself! Besides, he has suffered a lot of injuries before, so his health isn’t as good as mine! How long do you think he can live?" the dean asked.

Yang Chen began to sweat on his forehead, his fists clenched tightly.

"You know some things very well deep down! Why won’t you take action? Old Zhuo’s son sacrificed himself for you! His biggest wish now is to hold a grandchild before he dies, can’t you fulfill that for him?" the dean stared at Yang Chen and asked.

"And what about me, this old stick! I’ve raised you all your life, seeing you all ought to be married by now, you’ve even got the certificate! Our old neighbors have already been invited to the banquet, can’t you two quickly have a child? At the very least, you should hold the wedding! If you keep dragging and dragging, till when do you plan on dragging it on?"

The dean appeared very agitated, his emotions intense.

Yang Chen quickly reassured him, "Dean, don’t worry."

"How can I not worry! If I don’t worry, who will? It seems like you are not worried at all! If Ye Xin doesn’t say anything, do you plan on keeping her waiting? Women are not like men! You can have a child even in your thirties, but what about women? You better think it through! Stop thinking about writing meaningless things all day! What’s most important now is to quickly have a child, other things, I don’t care about!"

The dean directly gave orders, disregarding everything else.

"Dean, this..." Yang Chen looked troubled.

The dean waved his hand, "You don’t need to say anything to me! I’m not that noble, nor can I think as highly as you. I’m just an ordinary civilian, I just want to have a grandchild at home! I just want to see the kids hold a wedding soon and give birth to children, it’s as simple as that! Continuing the family line is the most important! Haven’t you seen what the ancients said, of all virtues, filial piety comes first, and having no descendants is the greatest unfilialness!"

Yang Chen was so ashamed by the dean’s words that he couldn’t lift his head, feeling utterly criticized.

"In your house, with Ye Xin there, I couldn’t say! Today I have to make it clear to you! Do you think Ye Xin doesn’t have any thoughts? She has them too, but as a girl, how is she supposed to tell you? Besides, you haven’t even given her a proper wedding, how can she take the initiative! You should think this through! A good girl like Ye Xin, how long do you think she can wait for you? How long do you intend to keep her waiting?" The dean looked at Yang Chen with disappointment.

Yang Chen looked up at the dean, wanting to speak, but dared not, feeling so aggrieved.

"You feel wronged! The one who should feel wronged is Ye Xin! She’s been with you for so long and has followed you into all sorts of risks. Can’t you settle down and give her a stable home?" the dean said again.

"I... I’ll try my best!" Yang Chen sighed.

What he always wanted was to give Ye Xin, to give his brothers a comforting home.

But now is not the time, so he doesn’t dare to make too many promises.

"Try try! How long do you plan on trying? Take a look, has anyone done like you? Think about it! What can you accomplish alone? Nothing can be solved by one person, how long do you plan on carrying it on your own? Sometimes, you need to let go! Letting go doesn’t mean stopping you from doing things, but using the strength of a team, some burdens cannot be borne by one person, but a group can!" the dean advised.

Upon hearing this, Yang Chen immediately became alert, looking at the dean, asking, "What do you mean by that? Did someone say something to you?"

The dean’s gaze was evasive, "Who could say anything to me! I just want you to open your eyes a little wider! Can’t keep letting Ye Xin wait for you!"

Yang Chen shook his head slightly, looking at the dean, said, "I have been doing what you said, but the time isn’t ripe yet. But I assure you, I will try to be quick!"

"Go, go!" The dean got angry, "Quick quick! Who knows when you’ll be quick enough! Leave, leave, don’t get in my way, just seeing you is annoying!"

Bang!

Yang Chen looked at the door that was slammed shut, with a face full of frustration.

This old man is very short-tempered now.

However, Yang Chen was also alert in his heart.

The things the dean said later were obviously hinting at something, as if he was trying to lead him to some point, otherwise, he wouldn’t have said so.

Who could it be?

Yang Chen frowned and pondered.