CHAPTER 1394: CHAPTER 1394 FAVOR WITH THE CURRENT

Zhou Zhongyuan looked at the person standing nearby: "Is it really impossible to let them join?"

The previous supervisor stepped forward: "It seems the three kids genuinely want to attend the class, so we’ll make an exception today. You can complete the paperwork later and meet the teacher. Come over tomorrow afternoon for class."

Luo Qiao glanced at Zhou Zhongyuan, then turned to the supervisor and replied lightly, "Thank you."

The supervisor gestured toward the chairs in the hall: "Take a rest over there first, I’ll be over shortly to help you with the paperwork."

Luo Qiao turned back to Zhou Zhongyuan: "Thanks, goodbye."

With a smile at the corners of his mouth, Zhou Zhongyuan said, "No need to thank me. By the way, I have one more request."

Luo Qiao smiled faintly: "Go ahead."

Zhou Zhongyuan glanced at the flower in the corner of the hall: "I have a clivia at home that’s been wilting with yellow leaves for some reason. The poor plant is almost dying under our care. Any chance you can help save it?"

Luo Qiao thought for a moment: "Send the flower over to my house, and I’ll try to nurse it back, but I won’t make any promises."

With a broad grin, Zhou Zhongyuan replied: "Don’t worry, even if the flower doesn’t make it, I won’t blame you. I’ll have someone send it over later."

Luo Qiao pulled a small notebook out of her bag and wrote down her home address: "Here, just have them deliver it here."

After taking the address, Zhou Zhongyuan said his goodbyes to the three little ones and left.

Outside, the supervisor from earlier asked: "Director Zhou, is she your friend?"

Zhou Zhongyuan nodded with a smile: "Not exactly a friend, but we’ve crossed paths a few times. She’s someone worth knowing. Let me remind you—she’s not someone to mess with. Be polite and stay careful with your words and actions."

The man nodded: "Thanks for the advice, Director Zhou."

Without explicitly stating who she was, Zhou Zhongyuan inferred her personality from today’s incident. Even though she wanted her kids enrolled, she didn’t leverage Lu Yichen’s status to get it done. That showed she didn’t want to make a big deal out of things, so Zhou Zhongyuan decided to extend his courtesy discreetly.

Soon after, Luo Qiao completed the enrollment paperwork with the kids.

The three little ones were over the moon.

On the way back, Luo Qiao received a call from Shen Juan: "Hey, Qiaoqiao."

"Shen Juan, I’m here."

"I’ve made up my mind. I don’t want to drag this out anymore, but I want custody of the child. Can you help me find a good lawyer?"

"Are you sure this time? No second thoughts?"

"No second thoughts. I’m getting a divorce. My mom called me yesterday—his mom is busy matchmaking for him all over, even more eager than me. Fine, let them have what they want."

"Alright. When do you plan to come back? I’ll have the lawyer reach out to you."

"Next week. My second brother is busy for the next few days, so I need to help him look after the kids."

After a while, Shen Juan hesitated a bit before speaking: "Qiaoqiao, I... I want to transfer to work in Capital City. I understand it might trouble you if I say this, but I don’t want to stay in a city where they live anymore."

Luo Qiao remained silent for a moment: "I’ll look into it for you. It’s tough to find hospital positions now since the quotas are limited. But you do have an advantage—years of experience. If there’s news, I’ll let you know."

"Thank you, Qiaoqiao."

"We’re friends. Besides, I can’t just hand you a position; it’ll still depend on your own abilities. If an opportunity comes up, the interview, written test, and practical assessments are unavoidable."

"I understand. If there’s a chance, I’ll do my best."

After exchanging a few more words briefly, they hung up.

When Luo Qiao and the kids returned home, Lu Yichen was already there. Luo Qiao smiled and asked: "How come you’re home on time today?"

Lu Yichen grinned and brought watermelon slices and cold drinks to the stone table under the tree for the mother and kids: "I had some business with a brother’s unit today, so I just clocked off when I finished."

Xiao Ye climbed onto the stone stool and settled in: "Dad, we’re starting class tomorrow."

Lu Yichen, hearing his son’s words, turned to Luo Qiao: "You managed to enroll them?"

Luo Qiao reached for a cold drink and was about to take a sip when Lu Yichen said: "It’s a bit too cold; drink less. You know your time of the month is coming—don’t overindulge."

Luo Qiao felt slightly awkward and sneakily checked the courtyard to make sure Rong Daniang wasn’t around before replying: "Got it, got it. Thanks, Brother Chen."