Chapter 7, Anger

Zhao Xiu couldn't help but laugh out loud even in her dreams

Fang Minjun, known as the "Little Jade Girl," had a serious expression on her small face and nodded solemnly

Amidst the chattering voices of envy, Fang Minjun straightened her back and walked towards the school

Zhao Xiu gritted her teeth, feeling a mix of emotions. Fang Minjun is more than half a month older than Bei Yao, and now she is playing games in kindergarten, while Bei Yao has already started preschool. Does that mean her daughter will always be one grade younger than Zhao Zhilan's daughter?

There were originally 58 students in the class, which was just right. Now, with the arrival of a colleague's child, Fang Minjun, where should they be placed

No one called Peichuan, and Peichuan did not mind; he lowered his gaze and quietly turned the pages of the book.

Since Zhao Xiu learned that Bei Yao had gone to preschool, she has been in a poor state.

Pei Chuan took a moment to calm his breathing and turned the pages of the book with a blank expression

It would be better to let him sit alone

Ni Hui glanced quietly at Pei Chuan in front of her, but ultimately did not dare to speak.

Beyao carefully placed it inside her desk as Teacher Yu began distributing the books

Fang Minjun was sent over by her father, Fang Xin, as Fang Xin is originally a teacher at Chaoyang Primary School

Since the distribution of books began, the classroom has been in disarray, with the children chattering away. Yu Qian remained unhurried; with years of teaching experience, she knew how to manage this group of children. She first allowed the students to take time to get to know each other across the desks, and the classroom instantly became lively.

That night, Zhao Xiu had a dream that the final exam papers were distributed. Her family member Min Min brought home a paper with a score of one hundred, while downstairs, the silly girl Bei Yao scored fifty. Zhao Zhi Lan was so angry that her nose nearly twisted.

Pei Chuan still harbored an unnamed anger from the classroom

Preschool classes are different from kindergartens, as they dismiss at eleven o'clock in the afternoon. A group of children who have just come from kindergarten are eagerly looking forward to seeing their parents.

For two lifetimes, Bei Yao has loved this backpack the most; it is almost half her size, yet she has carried it for a very long time

Zhao Xiu was unconvinced: "Isn't it just silly? I heard from the kindergarten teacher that Bei Yao learns things slower than others. Our Min Min is so smart, sending her to the preschool class will definitely work out." She thought for a moment, and the more she thought about it, the more urgent she felt. She paced back and forth in the room and even twisted Fang Xin's arm, "Aren't you just being troublesome? Let me tell you, this matter must be taken care of. Our Min Min is going to preschool this year!"

Every morning, she rubs her eyes sleepily, but by the time she steps out, she is full of energy

In accordance with Zhao Xiu's request, Fang Minjun was also assigned to the preschool class one.

Pei Haobin couldn't help but smile: "Yaoyao is also attending preschool now, and she's in the same class as you, Xiaochuan. Let's give her a ride home since it's on our way." Beiyao's family does not have a car, and the distance is a bit far; it would be tough for such a little one to walk home by herself, which made even Pei Haobin feel a bit sorry for her

Zhao Xiu felt relieved

The round little face, with a messy flower bud hairstyle

As soon as Zhao Xiu got home, she discussed with her husband: "Why don't we send Minmin to attend preschool? After all, the elementary school is nearby. We can talk to the teacher and ask for a favor."

Pei Chuan cast a faint glance towards the diagonal back.

Although Chen Hu despises Pei Chuan, he does not vent his anger on Bei Yao. However, if Bei Yao continues to play with the little mute, that could be a different story!

She is a short little round one because of her young age

After Bei Yao finished meeting her new friends and turned back to look at him, Pei Chuan felt an inexplicable disturbance within himself, no longer possessing the calm he had before. He even felt a surge of anger, wanting to tear apart her little flower bud, forbidding her from looking at him again.

Due to the fact that the preschool is much farther away than the kindergarten, Beiyao now has to get up at six thirty in the morning

Beyao tightly clutched the only big red apple in her backpack, contemplating how to share it with Peichuan

Zhao Xiu said to Fang Minjun: "Minmin, your mother wants to tell you that you will soon be going to preschool. You must study hard and listen to your teacher, do you understand? You must work hard on your exams and make sure to do better than Bei Yao."

Fang Xin, feeling helpless, could not withstand Zhao Xiu's unreasonable persistence and relentless nagging, so he had no choice but to go out to handle this matter. As a teacher, it was indeed much easier for him to deal with this than with the Bei family

Pei Haobin thought to himself that his son was indeed correct. Thus, he rode his motorcycle forward

Do not call someone else's child a silly girl

At such a young age, Fang Minjun could not hide her pride when she was adored by others. This year, being the child of a teacher undoubtedly represented a prestigious and favorable identity that was easy to please. Bei Yao looked on without envy, as Fang Minjun was indeed beautiful!

In front of the sewing machines in the garment factory, the machines creaked rhythmically as Zhao Xiu and Zhao Zhilan chatted: "Your Yao Yao is only four years old, so small. What will you do if she can't keep up with the pace after being sent to preschool?"

Beyao's clothes were poked by someone with a pencil tip. She turned around, and a very thin little girl smiled widely and said, "My name is Ni Hui, what is your name?"

Teacher Zheng believes that a boy like Peichuan is excessively selfish and indifferent, and he would not accept Xiaobei Yao or any of his deskmates

Chen Hu made another trip to deliver textbooks. He rolled his eyes dramatically and handed Bei Yao a brand new and clean textbook. Bei Yao said, "Thank you, Chen Hu"

Ni Hui's deskmate also came over to talk, he was a little boy with somewhat long hair and a few freckles on his face: "My name is Gu Xinghua, I am five years old this year"

The pre-kindergarten class is particularly challenging, as it serves as a transitional phase between kindergarten and elementary school. In kindergarten, the discipline is loose, and the children primarily play together. However, in pre-kindergarten, they must learn to adhere to rules. Teachers must alternate between encouragement and strictness, employing both kindness and authority to effectively manage children who are heavily inclined to play.

It is said that she resembles Chang Xue, and upon seeing her today, I must admit there is indeed a resemblance!

Pei Chuan has a mental boundary akin to the Chu River and Han Border, forbidding Bei Yao from crossing it. The naive girl, however, is somewhat dim-witted, and each time she is coldly pushed beyond the boundary by Pei Chuan.

The girl at the front of the crowd had clear, big eyes, and she looked on in amazement as the motorcycle of the father and son whizzed by. She recognized Uncle Pei's bike. Bei Yao squinted her big eyes and waved her hand joyfully with all her might—Goodbye, Pei Chuan

Pei Chuan no longer urged her to leave, and Bei Yao was extremely happy

Hahaha, this is Little Changxue, right? Little Jade Girl.

In recent days, he has also noticed that Peichuan has a reclusive personality and is unwilling to interact with any of the classmates. He often immerses himself in his own world and does not pay attention to his deskmate, Beiyao, allowing Beiyao to sit with Fang Minjun instead. It seems that Peichuan's solitary arrangement has not significantly impacted his life.

Chen Hu's eyes darted as he noticed the corner of a mathematics book pressed underneath had curled up, covered in a lot of mud and dust. He picked up the book and walked over to the first desk by the window, throwing it onto Pei Chuan's desk.

The sewing machine next to her suddenly made a noise, and Zhao Xiu nearly pricked her hand with the needle

At least in her memory from the third grade, it still accompanied her

She carried a white cloth backpack on her back, which Zhao Zhilan bought for her at the market yesterday for five yuan. A very small panda doll was also hanging from it

He said calmly: "Dad, let's go. What if her mother has already come to pick her up and doesn't see her getting anxious."

Yu Qian asked: "Which child can help the teacher distribute the books?"

Half of her flower bud had scattered, presenting a somewhat silly and naive charm, yet she remained unaware of it. The ribbons hung down, and she sat so close, still carrying a hint of an incredible milky fragrance, a small one, with eyes that were pure and clean

The children who received their new preschool books for the first time eagerly opened them

As Fang Xin walked along, children greeted him with "Hello, Teacher Fang." Fang Minjun, who walked beside Fang Xin, also became the focus of everyone's attention

Chen Hu let out a snort and dismissed the next person

Zhao Xiu's man Fang Xin disagrees: "Min Min is only four years old"

Yu Qian smiled and said: "Mom and Dad will not come to pick you up at the classroom door. The teacher will take you to the school gate to line up properly. Starting with the children from the first group, stand in an orderly manner, as you are going to meet your mom, dad, grandpa, and grandma!"

The textbook raised a slight dust, and the curled edges were particularly noticeable

This is not acceptable

My name is Bei Yao

What happened at four years old! That silly girl Beiyao has already gone to preschool!

The books for the preschool class are all small textbooks, adorned with colorful illustrations. When the brand-new books are held in hand, they feel heavy. A child can only carry five or six books at a time. Yu Qian originally intended to cultivate their enthusiasm, so it is not a problem to distribute them slowly.

Teacher Yu Qian frowned: "This doesn't seem right. I have heard that children with disabilities are inherently sensitive. If Beiyao and Fang Minjun are seated together, what will Peichuan think in his heart?"

Many small hands eagerly raised up, and the chubby Chen Hu was so enthusiastic that he almost jumped up. Yu Qian smiled and pointed to Chen Hu, Li Da, and four other children to distribute the books together

Wow, is that Teacher Fang's daughter

Zhao Zhilan felt a bubbling beauty in her heart, yet after spending so many years with Zhao Xiu, she had to maintain a facade. Her hands continued to work the sewing machine as she said, "Yaoyao has some talent in her studies and can solve arithmetic problems. She has requested to attend preschool herself."

Teacher Zheng adjusted his glasses and said: "I have been observing closely these past few days. Pei Chuan does not like to smile, while Bei Yao loves to laugh. This girl is very cute and has a good rapport with others. However, Pei Chuan pays her no mind. I have seen many times when Bei Yao approached him slightly, he would push her arm away, as if he could not tolerate anyone encroaching on his territory"

Teacher Yu Qian is feeling a bit troubled

Pei Chuan did not glance sideways, showing no concern for whether the little girl could write her name, or what exactly she had written

Pei Chuan had a blank expression as he picked up the dirtiest textbook to write his name. His grip on the pencil was very proper as he wrote "Pei Chuan, Class One, Preschool" on the first page. When Pei Chuan turned his head, he noticed a girl staring at him.

Pei Chuan withdrew his gaze and pressed his lips together

Other children walk like this, but Pei Chuan is an exception—due to his physical condition, Pei Haobin rode the motorcycle into the school

Zhao Zhilan and Bei Licai both have a commute to work that does not align with the kindergarten, but ultimately, it is Zhao Zhilan's factory that has less stringent requirements, allowing for a later start time. As a result, the responsibility of taking Bei Yao to school falls on Zhao Zhilan.

When Teacher Zheng heard about this matter, he instinctively thought of letting Peichuan come out alone

Pei Haobin, while driving his son past the vehicle passage at the school gate, keenly spotted the well-behaved little Bei Yao standing in front of the crowd on the left.

Seeing him look at her, she revealed a bright and pleasing smile

Beyao opened the new book, first curiously flipping through the content and the beautiful illustrations, and then neatly writing her name.

Teacher Zheng and Teacher Yu Qian discussed their thoughts

Beiyao is wearing a green jacket, and since it did not rain today, her little flower buds remained undisturbed