NOVEL NEXT Chapter 235 Barrier
After the parent-teacher meeting, Wei Jia chatted with the teachers about Wei Zheming's studies.
Li Jing, on the other hand, was conversing casually with Wei Zheming in the corridor.
"Zhe Ming, you have such a high starting point. I hope you don't waste these opportunities and strive to see a bigger world."
"Yes, brother-in-law, I understand."
Wei Zheming adjusted his black-framed glasses and nodded earnestly, "My sister took me to the mountainous regions during her charity work. I've seen the people from those impoverished areas, so I know I'm already very lucky."
Wei Zheming always had a maturity that children of his age lacked. Looking at Li Jing, he said seriously, "When I'm successful in the future, I want to be like my sister and help those in tough situations.
Fan Li from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period helped King Goujian of Yue restore his country, then resigned to do business, generously aiding the poor and leaving a legacy for ages.
My sister is just like them. They all have a sense of duty, and I believe people with social responsibility are the truly great ones. So, I want to become a great person too."
After hearing Wei Zheming's words, Li Jing was a bit surprised by the maturity and positivity of his thoughts, which perhaps had to do with his family upbringing.
Thinking about this, Li Jing glanced at Wei Jia, who was still learning more from the teachers, and asked Wei Zheming, "Has your sister always been engaged in charity work?"
"Yes, ever since her company got on track, she's been doing these things."
Though Wei Zheming often bickered with Wei Jia, he showed signs of pride and admiration when mentioning this:
"I think my sister is better in this regard than many bosses. Those who only seek business interests are not on the same level as my sister."
Feeling Wei Zheming's sincere pride, Li Jing was slightly moved, turning to look at the slender figure in the distance, realizing Wei Jia was indeed a very different woman.
By this time, Wei Jia had finished talking with the teachers and was walking towards Li Jing and Wei Zheming.
Seeing Li Jing looking at her, she raised her delicate eyebrows, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Just thinking you're very beautiful and that I'm enchanted by you."
Li Jing's lips curled up slightly as he hid his inner reflections, showing a teasing expression.
"Ha, is this how you usually chat with other women?"
Wei Jia wasn't fazed by Li Jing's words at all, scoffing, "I suggest you don't try to waste any efforts on me, it won't work."
"I'm not deliberately saying nice things to make you happy."
Li Jing shook his head, looking at her face, "I genuinely think you're quite wonderful. The more I understand you, the more I feel your charm."
Originally dismissive of these sweet words, Wei Jia felt a strange ripple inside as she saw Li Jing's sincere gaze and upon hearing his calm and genuine words.
Wei Jia was momentarily stunned, then quickly resumed a cool demeanor, intentionally using a mocking tone to cover her earlier distraction, "I see your skill in pleasing women is already quite remarkable, no wonder so many women are around you."
Seeing Wei Jia still with a cold attitude, Li Jing couldn't help but shake his head, "You're just too aloof, always keeping people at a distance. Men can't get close to you."
"Ha, why do women always need men to come close?"
Wei Jia gave a faint cold smile and glanced at him, "Moreover, aren't you my man? Why can you accept my aloofness?"
"Because you're beautiful."
This time, Li Jing truly teased and then leaned closer to her ear, saying with a grin, "And because you're naturally gifted in that area."
Upon hearing this, Wei Jia's expression changed, immediately glaring at him, "Don't mention such things in public. You have no shame; I do."
"How is that shameless? It's called being honest and straightforward, saying whatever I think without holding back."
Seeing Li Jing acting with a roguish manner, Wei Jia didn't bother to engage further, briefly instructing Wei Zheming before sending him back to his class.
After the parent-teacher meeting, many parents were exchanging and chatting at the school.
Some discussed their children's studies, while others inquired which foreign universities the others planned to apply to.
Like ordinary students' parent-teacher meetings, everyone was very concerned about their children's academics.
The only difference was that they discussed prestigious universities ranked among the top fifty globally, while parents from ordinary families might be chatting about recent undergraduate admission thresholds and mock examination scores.
Wei Jia certainly didn't miss out on this opportunity and started chatting with a few parents she seemed to have a good relationship with.
Initially, seeing the group talking about their children's learning and having little interest in this, Li Jing intended to keep his distance and not join the conversation.
However, when Wei Jia introduced him to a couple, they enthusiastically approached Li Jing.
"President Li, we've heard you've invested in President Wei's film production."
The man from the couple greeted warmly and respectfully, extending his hand, "I'm He Xun, and this is my wife, Huang Feifei. We are both actors."
Upon hearing their introduction, Li Jing immediately understood their intent for approaching him, briefly glancing at Wei Jia before smiling and exchanging pleasantries.
Through them, Li Jing found out they were considered third-tier actors who had collaborated with Wei Jia's company before.
Li Jing initially had no impression of the man but remembered seeing his wife in an antagonist role in a costume drama.
Both were around forty years old. Despite their age, their looks were surprisingly prominent, and their attire and styling were very fashionable and trendy.
Even though Li Jing was much younger than them, they treated him with exceptional respect.
Whether it was due to Li Jing's strength in film investment or his relationship with Wei Jia, it was enough to warrant their respectful attitude.
After some small talk, sensing Li Jing wasn't keen on continuing, they tactfully concluded the conversation and seized the opportunity to add him on WeChat.
As he watched the couple leave, Li Jing turned to Wei Jia, "I didn't expect celebrities to have children in this school."
"As a noble school in Tianhai, isn't this normal? Celebrity children also need to attend school."
While speaking, Wei Jia hinted with her eyes towards other chatting parents, introducing, "That short-haired lady is a famous screenwriter in the film industry, chatting with her is the CEO of New Body Media."
Then she turned to look in another direction, "The man in a suit over there is an executive at Huawei Mobile. Beside him, slightly more rotund with less hair, is the chief engineer at a recently popular domestic electric car company."
With Wei Jia's introductions, Li Jing only then realized that the seemingly ordinary parents around were, in fact, leaders in their respective fields.
Wei Jia continued, "Every time after the parent-teacher meeting, parents not only exchange their children's learning but also seize the chance to build networks with other parents.
After all, the conditions and identities of parents at this school can't be subpar.
My previous collaboration with the He Xun couple stemmed from meeting them at these parent-teacher meetings."
After listening, Li Jing slightly nodded, feeling indescribable inside.
Suddenly, he turned to look at the school's distant walls, feeling that they not only encircle the campus but act as towering barriers clearly separating the world of the wealthy from the ordinary.