Living under the same roof, the stinky girl could only be manipulated by them. Unexpectedly, Elizabeth had the courage to divorce and take Whitaker Scarlett far away.
For both Whitaker Albert and Maria, if they tried to do anything to Whitaker Scarlett again, it would be illegitimate and unreasonable.
Whitaker Scarlett wanting to go to university was unacceptable. Although she might not succeed, Whitaker Albert and Maria couldn’t take that risk. Maria also stopped urging Helen to return to Larkspur Village. She wanted to keep Helen around to cause trouble for Whitaker Scarlett if necessary.
Meanwhile, Maria also urged Whitaker Albert to find a way to revoke Whitaker Scarlett’s transfer to County East High School.
How could County East High School expel a student?
Maria complained about Whitaker Albert’s incompetence, “After Rosalie went to to study, why didn’t you maintain contact with Alex?”
Rosalie knew the principal of County East High School, and Alex liked Rosalie’s diligence and studiousness. Knowing she was from a rural family where boys were favored over girls, and that her mother, Maria, supported her studies by running a snack stall, Alex had even helped her secure a prime location for her stall in front of the school.
After Rosalie was accepted into a university, the local connections were left to Whitaker Albert and Maria.
However, Whitaker Albert hadn’t received much education. He could boss around his younger brothers at home, but he couldn’t hold his own outside. He couldn’t find common ground with the cultured Alex and felt intimidated in his presence.
He preferred associating with street vendors, enjoying the flattery. He also liked hanging out with people from the meat processing plant, getting discounted meat and cheap offal, which he found very prestigious.
But he couldn’t ignore Alex anymore. Wouldn’t it be easy for the principal to expel a troublesome student?
Whitaker Albert decided to cultivate a relationship with Alex.
While Whitaker Scarlett happily moved to the commercial capital, Whitaker Albert, carrying a pig’s hind leg, went to Alex’s house under cover of darkness.
“Principal, Rosalie wrote that she misses you very much and asked me to visit you on her behalf.”
Rosalie had only graduated a few months ago and had been accepted into a university. Alex still remembered her clearly. For a teacher, having a former student who had gotten into university remember him showed that his students loved him, and Alex was quite pleased.
“You’re Rosalie’s father, aren’t you? Come in. Tell me about Rosalie’s current situation.”
Alex didn’t want the pig’s hind leg Whitaker Albert brought. Whitaker Albert fidgeted, “We don’t have anything good in the countryside. This is from a pig we slaughtered at home, specially reserved for you. It wasn’t bought. If you don’t accept it, I’ll feel bad!”
Whitaker Albert’s appearance was deceptive; he looked like a simple, honest farmer.
Alex sighed and could only accept the pig’s hind leg. They talked about Rosalie’s situation for a while. Whitaker Albert wasn’t foolish enough to mention Whitaker Scarlett on his first visit. He refused Alex’s offer of dinner, saying he was busy with his business.
Alex personally preferred elegant gifts—high-quality notebooks, pens, and rare books—these were the normal gifts he received. Even the most clueless person would know to send cigarettes and alcohol. A pig’s hind leg was a gift only received from rural students’ families… Rural children had a hard time studying, and Alex didn’t expect gifts like chickens, ducks, or eggs.
“Did they encounter problems in their business? You should inquire about it another day.”
Alex said this to his wife.
Compared to inedible books, Mrs. Alex found the pig’s hind leg more practical.
“What kind of trouble could they have? The snack shop is doing incredibly well. Their daily income is equivalent to your monthly salary.”
Even the principal of Greenfield County’s high school?
He didn’t earn as much as the owner of a roadside snack shop.
Of course, Mrs. Alex wouldn’t want to be a snack shop owner. During the turbulent years, Alex was considered a “stinking old ninth” (intellectual). Now, several years after the resumption of the college entrance examination, Alex was the head of the county’s key high school. Although his salary wasn’t high, the Alex family was respected.
If they needed to get something done, Mrs. Alex would just drop a hint, and someone would take care of it.
Self-employed individuals?
Their livelihoods were precarious; they often needed to ask for favors.
But why did the Whitaker Family suddenly come seeking help? Mrs. Alex decided to follow her husband’s advice and inquire about it later.
Kay lingered in Zoriville for a few days, unaware of Whitaker Scarlett’s move.
