Chapter 926: Afraid of Embarrassing Her
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
From his own yard, Gao Ming could catch glimpses of Su Li’s home, where the excited figure of Su Li darted back and forth, clearly preparing to head out for the dragon boat races.
A pang of longing struck him; he desperately wanted to join them.
Although he understood his grandmother’s concerns about safety, the disappointment weighed heavily on him. He yearned to watch the races with Su Li and share in the excitement, to have a common topic to discuss.
Tears brimmed in his eyes, and Grandma Gao felt a sharp pang of sympathy. Turning to her husband and son, she urged, “Can’t you two do something? At least talk about it! Gao Lang, why don’t you try something? You’re both well-respected in your fields; surely you can manage to get a couple of tickets!”
Grandpa Gao hesitated, scratching his head. “It’s not that it’s too difficult, but the timing is tight. Even if I ask for help, we need time. The dragon boat races have always been overseen by influential local families, and those with clout are not always in government. If we make a sudden request for VIP tickets, it could easily backfire.”
Grandma Gao understood the complexities involved; it wasn’t enough to wield authority, they also needed connections. She looked at her son, her expression serious. “Think of someone you can reach out to. Is there anyone who could get you two into the VIP section?”
In Guangcheng, dragon boat racing was a revered tradition, tightly controlled by prominent families in the community.
Each VIP seat was allocated to one person; if they had purchased three tickets, they couldn’t accommodate a fourth guest. Even wealth didn’t guarantee access—only connections could help, and it seemed futile for the Su family to try to bring Gao Ming along without someone on the inside.
Gao Lang felt the pressure mounting. Rubbing the back of his neck in frustration, he said, “Mom, you know I excel at research, but this whole social networking thing? I’m completely lost. My colleagues in the lab scoff at such dealings; they’re not interested in playing those games. It’s much harder than any research project.”
Gao Ming, now fully crestfallen, stared blankly toward the Su household, his disappointment palpable.
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