Chapter 4: The Small Person and the Big Ghost, Shen Mange

Where are your parents? Are they not available? Shen Mangge sighed, feeling small yet significant: I know it was Teacher Wu who asked you to come, you should go back, you cannot resolve this matter.

Ah, alright, by the way, do you know which class she is in

I see, it seems that Shen Mangge's parents are indeed incompetent, but it is alright as long as there is one responsible person

With just one glance, Lu Zian was certain that this was Shen Mange

"Oh, that's fine." The homeroom teacher smiled broadly, as she was worried about the parents not cooperating

Lu Zian instantly looked over, and at the stairway entrance, a girl in a school uniform turned her head.

The homeroom teacher, Ms. Wu, is very responsible and attentive. She did not inform Shen Mangge about the matter of calling the parents, so when Lu Zian arrived at her office, he did not see Shen Mangge

There are fifteen minutes left until the end of class, and Lu Zian stands outside the door of Class One, Grade Three, feeling somewhat headachey

Don't be so rude! Lu Jianwei laughed heartily: "Let me tell you, that old guy Xing Guosheng is holding some kind of apprenticeship ceremony, so I sent my son to it! My son... has set out. Hmph, he even said back then that my son wasn't cut out for this... I'm going to beat him to death! No one can stop me!"

"Then, shall I call over Student Shen for you to have a chat with her?" Teacher Wu said with a smile, looking at Lu Zian.

Lu Zian was left speechless

Shen Mange was a head shorter than him, straining to lift her head to look at him: "How come it is you who has come?"

Fortunately, he is relatively tall, so he can only strive to recognize and shout: "Shen Mange!"

Hello? May I ask if you are still there?

Lu Zian smiled awkwardly and said, "Um... that..."

Lu Zian furrowed his brows and pondered for a moment: "Ah, I apologize, I have been on a business trip out of town and just returned. Could you please send me the school's address? I would like to come over and discuss this with you in person, if that is alright"

Teacher Wu dispelled the doubts, poured a cup of tea for him, and then began to speak incessantly: "Student Shen, she ... ... "

Shen Mange is now seventeen years old, and has parents. How can he manage this matter? ... However, it is also not acceptable to ignore it ...

Something must have gone wrong

Lu Zian hung up the phone, and sure enough, it wasn't long before the teacher sent a message.

The furious and exasperated roar of Mother Lu faintly echoed: "What are you doing flipping the table! You drunken fool! Drink, drink, drink, why don't you just drink yourself to death!"

Lu Jianwei, feeling a bit tipsy, slurred, "Ah, what's the matter? You say, dear son, I can even pluck the stars from the sky for you!"

Lu Zian nodded slightly: "Yes, I am her uncle"

"Hey, Manman, someone is calling you!" A girl's clear voice came from the crowd

Regardless of the circumstances, Uncle Shen treated him well, and he could not just stand by and do nothing. He should go and take a look at the situation.

After some thought, he made a phone call to his father, considering that if something were to happen, it might be better for his father to handle it.

"Who do you want?" Lu Zian raised an eyebrow, just as the crowd had dispersed, leaving the corridor empty. He gestured for Shen Mange to follow him: "Let's go, I will treat you to a meal, and we can chat while we eat"

"Are you... the parent of Shen?" Teacher Wu looked at him with some suspicion

Lu Zian's phone number in Yanghai City has long been discontinued; he is currently using his father's old number. Shen Mange's transfer to another school was handled by his father, so it is normal for the teacher to call him.

Shen Shu, originally named Shen Yunbing, was childhood friends with his father. After marriage, he and his wife had no children, so they adopted Shen Mange and treated her as their own daughter, living quite happily as a family

The entire teaching building suddenly became lively, as a large crowd surged out. If it weren't for Lu Zian standing by the railing, he would likely have been swept away by the crowd.

Alas, it is like this: Classmate Shen is actually a good child. When he first entered, he ranked first in the entire school. During the first and second years of high school, he was a boarding student, and his grades were very stable. But why did he switch to being a day student in the third year of high school? His grades have dropped significantly...

But what is this apprenticeship ceremony that his father mentioned? Could it be that his father once sought out Xing Guosheng and was then rejected?

Oh? She is still attending a key high school. This young girl, Shen Mangge, is quite impressive! It seems that her family must treat her well.

Unfortunately, during that year of the SARS outbreak, both Mr. and Mrs. Shen were infected and could not be saved, leaving behind their then 13-year-old daughter, Shen Mange, all alone.

Uncertain of what she had said to her classmates, she retreated alone along the wall

When mentioning Shen Mangge, one cannot help but speak of Shen Shu.

She scrutinized Lu Zian for a moment, somewhat hesitantly: "You are... Lu Zian?"

Beep beep beep ... ... '' The call has been disconnected

His father is definitely drinking with someone, Lu Zian said helplessly: "Dad, I have something to tell you..."

But why did her family not leave a contact number with the school

Lu Jianwei felt quite sorry for the little girl, but unfortunately, she did not meet the adoption criteria. Just then, Shen Mangge's biological parents came looking for her, and they took her away. Now, four years have passed, how could her homeroom teacher's call come through to his phone?

She is very fair-skinned, with her jet-black eyes showing no hint of emotion. Her long hair is tied back in a ponytail, and she looks particularly well-behaved in her school uniform while carrying her backpack

Well? This question is quite interesting

Lu Zian came to his senses and quickly said: "Ah, I'm here, sorry, the signal was not very good. Teacher, are you talking about Shen Mange? What happened to her?"

Listening to her for two or three hours, Lu Zian was very attentive and cooperative, and Teacher Wu was very satisfied with his attitude

The homeroom teacher spoke at length and finally summarized: "I have been unable to reach you, and this phone number was obtained from the records of the junior high school where she was transferred. Mr. Shen, this situation cannot continue. Student Shen is a promising individual and cannot be ruined like this—has something happened at your home?"

Class 1 of the third year of high school, the first room on the left after going down the stairs. Teacher Wu sighed inwardly

Lu Zian pressed his forehead and said, "Forget it"

Of course, the package must be sent off first

Clatter clatter ... ... cups and dishes shatter ... ...

His father never mentioned it to him

Lu Zian pondered for a moment, then stood up: "It seems that school is about to be dismissed. How about I take her home directly? Once we get back, I will have a good talk with her."

As soon as the call connected, his father's slightly drunken laughter came through: "Oh, it's Zi'an! Quickly, bring me your horse, your Uncle Li said he wants to take a look!"

Although four years have passed, the impression of that girl with the lifeless gaze at Uncle Shen's funeral remains particularly vivid in his mind

Lu Zian smiled: "Hey, you still remember me."

Lu Zian was deep in thought when the class bell rang

Oh no, Lu Zian was a bit anxious: how could he forget that after school, they all rushed home with all their might? With so many people, where was he supposed to find Shen Mange?

Not even knowing Shen Mangge's class certainly indicates a lack of concern. This matter seems a bit mysterious; I hope he can at least take some action considering her sincere efforts.