However, when he reached the principal's office, Chen Yu still had to take several deep breaths before he could work up the courage to knock.
"Come in," came Lin Yi's calm voice from inside.
Chen Yu pushed the door open and saw Lin Yi sitting behind his desk, reading a document.
When he saw who it was, Lin Yi set the document down and smiled warmly. "A-Yu, you're here. Have a seat." He gestured toward the sofa beside him.
The familiar way Lin Yi addressed him eased some of Chen Yu's tension.
He sat down on the sofa, gathered his thoughts, and explained everything from his own plans to what had happened with his third uncle.
Lin Yi listened quietly without interrupting.
Only after Chen Yu had finished did he nod.
"Of course. Your third uncle has helped us quite a bit, and wanting to go to England and look for your relatives is only natural." Lin Yi looked at Chen Yu, his tone even. "Besides, when we appoint principals to overseas branches, we need to take their preferences into account. We already have plans to cooperate with England, so sending you there would be a good fit."
Chen Yu's heart leaped. "Really? Thanks, Brother Yi!"
Lin Yi smiled and continued, "I'll personally escort this group of overseas branch principals to their respective countries. When we get there, I'll speak with the people in England and ask them to help you look through the post-disaster survivor registration records. Maybe we'll find a lead on your third uncle."
"That's wonderful, Brother Yi. Thank you." Chen Yu stood up, excitement surging through him as the heavy weight in his heart finally lifted.
"Come on, there's no need to be so formal." Lin Yi waved a hand. "Once you're over there, work hard,