Chapter 3, The Little Mute

Father Shu has grown old, and his health is deteriorating. While working in the laboratory, he sometimes neglects precautions, and radiation can take a toll on him. Throughout his life, he has been concerned about his children; it can be said that he has lived and died for Meng Ting.

Good morning, Meng Ting

What about her? A blind person with an eye problem, what is the point of her self-righteousness

After a class, Meng Ting finally found a sense of what it feels like to be in high school

That damn cane really hurts when it hits you

The gap between the wealthy and the impoverished is indeed that significant

He Junming said in a daze: "I am not mute." His voice is quite pleasant, sweet to the bone. It is not overly coy, yet unexpectedly sweet.

The environment at Licai is not just twice as good as that of Qizhong; the teaching buildings and facilities are brand new. The greenery here is well-maintained, and the school is large, making Qizhong seem truly dismal in comparison

Her hand was unaccustomed to holding the pen, yet she was particularly earnest.

He Junming quickly grabbed Jiang Ren and said, "Brother Ren, let it go, let it go. She is blind, after all. Perhaps it was just a coincidence that she hit something."

Meng Ting was momentarily taken aback, then walked out of the school.

He did not hear Jiang Ren say that Meng Ting was not talking nonsense, and based on his own understanding, he said: "She is blind, what if she takes off her eyes and two empty sockets without eyeballs are staring at you?" As he spoke, he even made a gesture of inserting eyes, which was incredibly terrifying and simply blinding.

By the time he regained his composure, she had already hurriedly walked away

When he reached out to take her sunglasses, she hurriedly used her cane to push his hand away

Meng listened calmly: "Dad Shu told me this morning that he is very worried about you. It is not easy for him to support us."

Shu Lan finally did not confront Shen Yuqing head-on for the sake of vanity as she did in her previous life

What is there to worry about? If one does not work hard, one can just inherit the family fortune

Shulan frowned, still wanting to refute.

Many classmates gathered around and asked, "Why did he hit the teacher?"

Shu Zhitong said again: "Shu Yang, take good care of Tingting, do you understand? She is your sister, her eyesight is not good, you are in the same grade, do not let anyone bully her"

However, looking at the man before her, who bore debts for the sake of his children and had graying hair, Meng Ting could not say anything and finally nodded.

Her clean and gentle demeanor made Hong Zhi feel a bit shy. He thought to himself, no wonder so many people find Meng Tingren to be good; she is truly gentle and lovely

This year, due to a lack of funds, the tables and fans at the school are old. The chairs are unstable and creak with the slightest movement

After all, the vocational high school next door has long since installed air conditioning and heating

The girl at the front desk turned around with an excited expression and said, "Listen, you are here!"

The people nearby erupted in applause

Jiang Ren's smile faded from his face as he said, "I have no principle against hitting women"

They are all in the second year of high school at No. 7 Middle School, with Meng Ting in Class 1 and Shu Yang in Class 2

Liu Xiaoyi, at the forefront of the information age, couldn't help but say: "Last week, he sent their homeroom teacher to the hospital during class, yet he is still well and staying in school. It is not surprising that Shen Yuqing would take an interest in such a person"

The next day is Friday

Fang Tan frowned and asked, "Did you hit someone?"

Liu Xiaoyi shrugged: "It really has risen to the heavens, do you know Junyang Group? The largest real estate company in the country, it's theirs."

For what purpose? For what reason, of course, it is because of Jiang Ren

Zhao Nuancheng: "... ... What the hell."

He is very close, and although it is clearly autumn, he has a thin layer of sweat on his silver hair due to exercise. The noise from upstairs is lively and chaotic, yet he remains completely indifferent

He watched her walk away, and for some reason, suddenly recalled the box of small strawberries that he had taken from her.

Zhao Nuancheng nodded quickly

Meng Ting is also aware

Meng Ting looked at the slender back of the young man. After the burn injury, it was Shu Yang and her father, Shu, who insisted on her treatment. They had never given up on her

When Meng Ting entered, all eyes were on her

Shu Yang's figure grew increasingly distant. After a long while, before crossing the road, he turned back to glance at Meng Ting, his footsteps halted as he silently waited for her

Having money is impressive, being so arrogant, there will come a day when society will teach you a lesson

Indeed, Zhao Nuancheng said: "She actually did it for a boy from a vocational high school. Look at her usual proud demeanor, having earned the title of school beauty, looking down on everyone. Now she actually wants to compete with a girl from a vocational high school for a boyfriend. Isn't it ridiculous?"

This time, the steps were unsteady, clearly indicating that she believed his threat to hit her

Shu Zhitong felt somewhat awkward, and then pulled Meng Ting over, apologetically saying: "Tingting, don't take it to heart with him"

He fiercely wiped the back of his hand, cursing under his breath, what are you pulling? A woman like his mother at least has some capital

Zhao Nuancheng rolled her eyes, feeling a bit of the superiority typical of a good student: "How impressive can it be, is it going to heaven or something?"

Amidst the chattering sounds, Meng Ting suddenly stood up

Zhao Nuancheng hurriedly said: "Where are you going?"

The basketball brushed past the camphor wood and flew over, barely passing by her ear

Thus, she attended school with a cane and sunglasses, and no one mocked her. In fact, everyone was very friendly to her from the very beginning

Outside, there was a commotion, and Meng Ting was sitting on a stool. After a while, Zhao Nuancheng came in, her face filled with excitement as if she had just learned some gossip: "Shen Yuqing from Class 14 is going to the vocational high school next door, and she hasn't even been attending classes. Can you guess why?"

Liu Xiaoyi, who was sitting behind, also heard it and interjected, "That is because that boy has a significant background"

The air has been still for a long time

Jiang Ren lowered his head to look at the back of his hand, which had turned red over a large area

In the autumn hues of October, her slender and graceful figure in a blue and white school uniform stands out.

Shu Yang responded with a sound of acknowledgment

Lin Meng nodded

Unmoved like Elder Jiang Ren, He Junming ran over and, upon seeing Meng Ting, turned his head and shouted: "Ren Ge, it's that blind classmate from yesterday"

Shen Yuqing did not come alone; she has a group of female friends with her

Her deskmate is a boy who wears glasses. He is shy and reserved, usually not interacting with others in the class. He studies very hard, yet his grades do not improve no matter what.

Fortunately, fans are not needed in autumn, yet these facilities create a significant contrast for everyone

Meng Ting still cares about Shulan having let herself die in her past life

Jiang Ren was momentarily lost in thought

She no longer wants to care about Shulan, yet her father's admonition from the morning still lingers in her ears

Shu Yang said: "She does not need me to take care of her"

The boy sitting next to her, Hong Hui, could not help but look at what she was writing. He was eager to learn and felt anxious about his poor grades. Fortunately, he was seated next to the top student, and he always found himself unable to resist "secretly seeking advice".

If it were not for Shulan untying that rope, she would not have died Moreover, she took the risk to go down in order to find her missing stepbrother in the landslide She did not understand the reason behind Shulan untying the rope, but there was always a thorn in her heart

Xiao Lan did not come back last night; she said she was sleeping at a classmate's house. She has grown up, and there are many things I cannot manage. I am worried about her at school..." He paused, and finally sighed, thinking of his daughter. "I am afraid she might start dating early and go down the wrong path. You are so well-behaved and sensible; could you please teach her a bit?

Meng Ting's heart skipped a beat

Jiang Ren has a condition of irritability, which is a difficult-to-control ailment

As she was leaving, Shen Yuqing deliberately glanced at Meng Ting outside the classroom; she knew this girl. She was the top student in their grade. Meng Ting from Class 1 had poor eyesight

"Indeed, you should take a look at yourself first." Shen Yuqing remarked sarcastically, and only then did she cease her comments

She went downstairs and crossed the path, intending to hurry back to class

Meng noticed his gaze and revealed the book

This year, Meng Ting is the English class representative in the class

The gatekeeper recognized her, the well-known obedient and inspirational girl at the school, and promptly let her pass

Fang Tan came over after a while and asked, "Ren Ge, what are you doing touching her sunglasses?"

Jiang Ren's gaze turned over

Zhao Nuanchen tidied her hair that had been tousled by the morning breeze and lowered her voice as she spoke to Meng Ting: "Remember to apply for the scholarship; the form has been distributed." She was aware of Meng Ting's difficult family situation and felt a deep sympathy for this young woman who had it tough.

The news from Qizhong is blocked; Jiang Ren will enroll in Licai Vocational High School in September. There, he has gained considerable fame, yet the good students from Qizhong know little about him

The solid wood cane is heavy and hard, and the sound of it striking against bone is chilling

Jiang Ren did not speak

Shen Yuqing holds herself in high regard, yet her combat prowess is not to be underestimated: "Even if he no longer cares about me, I am still his legitimate girlfriend. How old are you to be learning to steal someone else's boyfriend? Do you have no upbringing?"

Meng Ting furrowed her brows; originally, this matter had nothing to do with her, but she knew. The current campus belle, Shen Yuqing, was going to find someone—her younger sister, Shu Lan

Both individuals are the top students in the class

During the first period, an incident occurred at the school after class.

After Meng Ting finished her milk, Shu Zhitong checked her eyes as usual. Then he said: "Dad can only come back on weekends to cook for you. The research institute is very busy. Can Ting Ting and Shu Yang eat at school from now on?"

Meng Ting turned and went downstairs: "I know." Although her purpose was different from Shu Lan's, she similarly did not want Jiang Ren to know that it was she who was playing the piano

Even if you win against Shen Yuqing, how will others treat you? Jiang Ren doesn't even care about Shen Yuqing, will he care about you?" Meng heard, "Your friend knows about the matter of you asking me to help play the piano, right? Can you guarantee that she won't tell anyone?"

Since she is not mute, why did she previously refuse to speak to him? Does she look down on those who attend vocational high schools?

The original partner publicly confronts the mistress for the sake of the prominent figure Jiang Ren. It is truly a splendid drama

A group of people laughed and said to roll away

Meng Ting furrowed his brows; at this age, he stood 187 centimeters tall, towering over her by twenty-seven centimeters, which created a significant sense of pressure as he looked down at her

Shu Zhitong felt a bit embarrassed: "Dad, could you do me a favor?"

The scrutinizing gaze of others made Shulan feel ashamed, as if they were saying, "Is your sister blind?"

Shulan's expression was not good: "You should go back quickly, sister. Don't let anyone find out about the piano playing."

Shulan was taken aback by this

Meng Ting smiled slightly, feeling a sense of nostalgia, her tone as gentle as the wind in March: "Zhao Nuan Cheng"

Meng Ting and Shu Yang walked to school, one in front and the other behind

This child ... ...

This blind disguise is too eye-catching. She maneuvered through the crowd and pulled Shulan, who was still wanting to retort, out of the classroom. Shulan was furious: "What are you doing here? I can handle this myself, go back and study your books."

In youth, being arrogant is also a form of capital

Good

Everyone knows that she comes from an unfortunate family background. She was in a car accident with her mother, which resulted in her mother's death and her own blindness. However, due to her outstanding academic performance, she was recommended by her original junior high school to attend No. 7 Middle School. As a result, she ranked first in every exam, except for the one she missed due to surgery, making her a model of inspiration.

Meng Ting smiled and said, "No, Shu Yang is tough on the outside but soft on the inside"

He stepped on the ball with one foot, a cold smile spreading across his face: "Classmate, can you see it?"

Wow, the courage is so great that even the teacher dares to hit it

Meng Ting felt a bit scared and lowered her head, softly saying: "I am sorry, my eyes cannot bear the light." Her voice was gentle and soft, like the most tender breeze of Jiangnan, carrying a hint of sweetness.

Shulan is also quite stubborn. When Meng Ting walked in, she heard her say: "Even if you are Jiang Ren's girlfriend, so what? Who doesn't know that he didn't even show up for your birthday the day before yesterday, and later just threw you a wallet."

No one dares to provoke him. He Junming noticed the lack of a smile on his face and did not dare to pull him again

Shu Lan hesitated and said, "They won't spread it, will they?" However, she still had her concerns. After returning, she decided to keep a low profile and told Shen Yuqing, "That is just a rumor. I stayed at Lin Meng's house yesterday, and she can testify to that."

Everyone present was taken aback

Good morning

Some people enjoy comfort, while others endure the heat in summer and the cold in winter, and there is no one else like that

She did not return home last night, and many people saw her going to find Jiang Ren. Driven by vanity, the next day rumors indeed spread that Jiang Ren liked her and took her out for an all-night outing. She did not refute this, and as a result, Shen Yuqing came looking for her

The only brand new item in the classroom is the multimedia blackboard at the front of the classroom

The neighboring vocational high school is much easier to enter, and the access control is virtually non-existent. When Meng Ting arrived at the entrance of Class 8, Grade 2, the classroom was filled with a cacophony of noise.

The two individuals arrived at the school together at 7:45, and then quietly walked into their respective classrooms

Meng Ting also nodded

The first class is taught by the homeroom teacher, Ms. Tang Xiaoli, who is a Chinese language teacher, possessing both intellect and grace

The campus is cool in October

Did Meng Ting and Shu Lan know each other

Otherwise, why stop? A blind person cannot know danger

As soon as Meng Ting entered, many people in the class greeted her

Meng Ting listened carefully to these familiar concepts, slowly taking notes

Meng Ting turned around and said to Zhao Nuan Cheng: "I am not feeling well, could you help me ask the teacher for a leave of absence?"

Jiang Ren inserted his hand into his pocket, wearing a number 5 jersey. He is tall and long-legged, and it took him just two minutes to walk over.

Jiang Ren took the ball from Fang Tan's hand, and with a throwing posture, he shot the ball, which hit the ground in front of Meng Ting, bouncing far away, causing her to halt in her steps

Meng Ting arrived at the school gate, but the guard did not allow her to leave. She rarely lied, but thinking about everything she would face if she did not restrain herself, she pointed to her eyes and said, "Uncle, my eyes are not feeling well"