Chapter 8, Abandonment

Beiyao did not understand why Peichuan was unhappy yesterday. After returning home in the evening, she thought about it and asked her father to make her a "little dragonfly".

In the morning, Teacher Yu brought Fang Minjun to the classroom and asked her to introduce herself to the children

Ms. Zheng's proposed plan was not agreed upon by Yu Qian. The preschool class has been in session for some time now, yet she has noticed that the child Pei Chuan has never raised his hand to ask the teacher for help to go to the restroom.

Beyao is wearing a green coat over a light yellow cotton short-sleeve pullover, and below, she has on knee-length dark green shorts

Peichuan did not respond

Pei Chuan raised his face

The bamboo dragonfly has had its sharp wooden spikes smoothed down, rendered somewhat foolish.

He did not speak, so Yu Qian had no choice but to honestly tell the little boy: "There is a new little sister in the class, named Fang Minjun, and today Xiaochuan also met her. The teacher wants to ask you, do you want to sit alone, or sit with your friend Beiyao, or sit with your friend Fang Minjun?"

Pei Chuan pushed her cup back, then took out a pencil and clearly drew a "38th Parallel" from one end of the wooden table to the other.

A small wooden table, which is already not very large, is shared equally by two people

If Peichuan truly bullies Xiaobei Yao, it would not be appropriate for Xiaobei Yao to sit with him again

It can only be this way.

Only Fang Minjun in the entire class is likely to wear a white princess dress

However, the matter of Pei Chuan pushing Bei Yao, as raised by Teacher Zheng, also put Yu Qian in a bit of a difficult position

Chen Hu bit into a sweet apple, his cheeks puffing up, and said with great kindness: "Beiyao, this year during the New Year, I will take you to catch sparrows"

The two children in the back row both nodded

At this time of year, Peichuan would twist open the water cup and pour it into her cup

However, Fang Minjun is indeed a delicate and beautiful child, and she is also known by the title of "Little Jade Maiden". If Pei Chuan chooses Fang Minjun, it will be the most difficult situation to handle

This little round creature, both obedient and foolish, with a good temper, has allowed his displeasure and irritability to reach their peak

His gaze shifted to the small knife, which was the one used by Beiyao to sharpen pencils. Perhaps it was because the girl's mother had taught her, Beiyao carefully washed the knife with water before she began to cut. The corners of his mouth pressed into a straight line

Pei Chuan averted his gaze, looking calmly and indifferently at the empty legs of his trousers

Yu Qian, standing in front of the podium, frowned as she observed the scene. Could it be that Teacher Zheng was right? Pei Chuan did not like Bei Yao, and even when sitting together, he would bully her?

She looked at it with affection, then turned to Peichuan: "Peichuan, do you eat apples?"

Teacher Yu let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this response, yet felt a tinge of melancholy in her heart. She gently said, "Xiao Chuan, children should drink more water for their health. If you need to go to the bathroom, you can ask the teacher. I am very happy to take care of you, so if you need to urinate, don't hold it in, okay?"

"Peichuan, I want to drink water." Her soft, tender voice revealed as she opened the cup, extending her little arm forward, asking him for water to drink

Then let's ask Peichuan again

Yu Qian felt anxious, as she was most afraid of hearing the final answer

Pei Chuan could not clearly express his feelings.

Pei Chuan's pale hand caressed the bamboo dragonfly; his father was an outstanding criminal police officer, yet he could not make such toys. It was the first time he had seen an inanimate object fly up lightly on its own. Pei Chuan did not need such a toy; he had no legs, and if he let it fly, he would not be able to retrieve it himself

There are children who used to attend kindergarten together, as well as those who find Fang Minjun beautiful, resembling Sister Chang Xue from the television. Fang Minjun feels somewhat better in her heart, being cared for by everyone.

Peichuan is a child with a sensitive sense of self-esteem. Although his emotional fluctuations are minimal, no one knows what he is thinking inside. If changing seats would cause him great harm, Yuxian feels it is not a good idea

His eyes still could not conceal his emotions well, but Beiyao did not understand. She gazed at him in confusion, thinking she understood his meaning, and happily placed the cup of water on his desk.

Although it appears to be a multiple-choice question for Peichuan, seemingly giving him the initiative, Teacher Yu is nonetheless afraid that he will choose Fang Minjun. After all, while Peichuan is willing, Fang Minjun is mostly unwilling.

That little hand, as if it had learned a lesson, crossed their respective "Chuhe-Hanjie," tender and soft, clearly devoid of any aggression, yet inexplicably made him feel uncomfortable

However, today Peichuan did not move, and she watched eagerly.

If that is the case, if Peichuan is unwilling to share a table with Xiaobei Yao, it would be best to have Beiyao sit with Fang Minjun instead

The boy has long eyelashes, but they are not curled. When he lowers his gaze, it beautifully conceals the emotions in his eyes. His profile possesses a certain sharpness that transcends mere elegance.

The big apple, bright red, was prepared by Zhao Zhilan out of concern that she might go hungry in preschool.

This is the hottest day in September, with the afternoon sun hanging high and temperatures comparable to midsummer. During the afternoon class, Beiyao kept drinking water; she had a sweet tooth and added a little bit of sugar to her water, making it not much to drink. Usually, after she finished her water, she would ask Peichuan for more.

Bei Yao was unaware that Pei Chuan was unhappy; Pei Chuan's expression remained the same whether he was happy or not. She had five years of memories, yet her mentality was still that of a child.

Beyao clutched the little panda on her backpack, staring blankly as she raised her eyes. She first glanced at Teacher Yu Qian, who did not seem to be joking, then looked at Fang Minjun, who was on the far right of the classroom and had a serious expression despite her young age, and finally turned to look at Peichuan

At this moment, Beiyao handed over the bamboo dragonfly, saying, "This one can fly." Beiyao demonstrated for him, her small hand gripping the bamboo stick as she rubbed it, causing the horizontal propeller "wings" to spin. Beiyao then let go, and the bamboo dragonfly flew out, hitting the wall in the corner of the classroom before slowly descending.

He lowered his gaze, took out a small knife, and began to sharpen the pencil

Yu Qian saw the chapped lips of the little boy in the summer and immediately understood something

I am not happy

Teacher Zheng nodded: "This is quite good. Tomorrow, explain it to Beiyao and let her sit with Fang Minjun."

He also overlooked the existence of that boundary line, and with a sense of indescribable melancholy, he picked up the bamboo dragonfly, and indeed saw her apricot eyes light up in an instant

He suddenly realized that Xiao Beiyao was kind to everyone... He was not the special one, how foolish he was to think... how foolish he was to think...

He slowly raised his eyes, his dark gaze fixed on her

He does not eat apples. Beiyao has no objections to eating them herself, but when Ni Hui and Gu Xinghua eat, that uncontrollable feeling of anger suddenly arises uncontrollably.

September has not yet welcomed the coolness of autumn, and Peichuan's lips and throat are dry to the point of pain

When Bei Yao was distributing apples, Chen Hu arrived

Chen Hu hummed a song as he walked away

His attitude was cold and hard, keeping her at bay outside

The only thing he can do is to hold it in his hand

After the children left, Teacher Yu Qian shared Pei Chuan's answers with Teacher Zheng

After the first class ended, Fang Minjun was suddenly surrounded by several children

Peichuan is unhappy

She sadly discovered that the little boy hated her

She knows nothing, unaware that he had long since "abandoned" her, nor does she know that he is no longer angry.

Fang Minjun has been temporarily assigned to sit alone at the first desk specially arranged at the classroom door, feeling somewhat wronged due to her young age

Pei Chuan looked at her as a gentle breeze flowed through the window, stirring her fine hair and the ribbons on the flower buds. She joyfully ran over to pick it up, opened her small hand, and presented the bamboo dragonfly to him: "This is for you, don't be angry."

His fingertips were pale, yet he sharpened the pencil with more dexterity than she cut the apple

Teacher Yu decided to ask a few children for their thoughts. She had previously asked Fang Minjun, who said: "Teacher, I want to sit with my friends"

His black eyes are very pure, like the deep shade of black in the glass marbles from that year

Bei Yao finished her water and turned her head to look at Pei Chuan

He said in a tone so low that Yu Qian could hardly hear, "I am alone"

She applied a gentle force, thus the bamboo dragonfly did not fly far

She helped Bei Licai sweep the floor, the four-year-old girl held the broom in a comical yet strenuous manner. Bei Licai was both amused and helpless, so he made her a beautiful bamboo dragonfly.

Beyao stared blankly.

Four-year-old Fang Minjun is wearing a white princess dress, her soft long hair cascading down. Because she always remembers to learn from Chang Xue in every frown and smile, her tender face shows little expression as she solemnly states: "My name is Fang Minjun, I am four years old this year, and I hope to get along well with other children"

She turned her head happily and asked Ni Hui and Gu Xinghua if they would like to eat

After much contemplation, Yu Qiansi decided to observe for a day before making a decision

He was meticulous, not taking advantage of her in the slightest, nor did he give any leeway to Bei Yao

Peichuan : `` ... ... ''

Pei Chuan's pencil lead suddenly broke

Beyao carefully took out a clean apple from her backpack

When he said "I am alone," he tried to remain calm, but at the age of five, his eyes stung with tears, and he was on the verge of crying. This was already his limit; he could no longer respond calmly to the teacher's second question

These are the words taught by Fang Xin, Fang Minjun's father, as expressed by Fang Minjun, which prompted Teacher Yu Qian to lead the applause. Without a doubt, Fang Minjun that year was clean and beautiful, and the classroom was filled with sincere applause.

Beyao and Xing'er had bright, clear eyes as they smiled and nodded.

The next morning when she came to class, Beiyao had already forgotten the unpleasantness of the previous day. She opened her backpack and took out a small and cute bamboo dragonfly.

Isn't this a dividing line that only appears in the first and second grades? Are she and Peichuan the first students in the class to have encountered the "38th Parallel"?

This vibrant color is lively yet prone to dirt; she never had white clothes when she was a child—Zhao Zhilan was afraid that children would get them dirty

After class, Teacher Yu Qian said: "Beiyao, you go sit with classmate Fang Minjun." As soon as these words were spoken, the noisy preschool class fell silent for a moment. The children instinctively glanced at Peichuan, then looked at Fang Minjun.

Before Pei Haobin came to pick up Pei Chuan from school, there was still some time left. Teacher Yu, pushing a wheelchair, asked Pei Chuan to wait in the teacher's office. She asked the little boy: "Do you not want to sit with your friend Bei Yao?"

In mid-September, as autumn was approaching, she lowered her head to lift the lid of the cup to drink water, her small face nearly buried in the cup.

Her eyes carried a sense of innocence and naivety, resembling the mist that diffuses in an ink wash painting, as she questioned him in confusion about why the teacher had asked her to leave

Pei Chuan tightened his grip on the pencil, feeling small and impatient. He turned to look at his little deskmate, who was tilting her head while using a small knife to cut an apple. The ribbon on her flower bud swayed gently as she struggled to divide it.

Peichuan was writing in the grid of his notebook, and the sunlight of September streamed in through the window by the door, casting a slight shadow on the side near the window. Peichuan lowered his gaze, his dark eyes fixed on the notebook, remaining silent. He ignored her, and Beiyao understood; this was a signal to leave him alone, a clear indication not to disturb him.

Fang Minjun thought to herself, everyone has a deskmate except for her. It wasn't like this in kindergarten; the children there all liked to play with her. Moreover, even Peichuan, who has no legs, has a deskmate, so why should she be left to sit alone? Wasn't it always Peichuan sitting alone before? She wanted to go home, to see her mother, but when she saw Beiyao, who had neatly placed her backpack in the far left corner of the classroom, she felt that she couldn't go back.

The water in his cup is always full, yet he never takes a sip himself; instead, he often gives it all to Bei Yao, who looks on eagerly.

The chubby child was greedy and had a thick skin. He asked Xiao Beiyao for an apple. Xiao Beiyao, with her simple third-grade memory, did not have too many twists and turns in her mind, and generously gave it to him.