Chapter 5, Young Teeth

In the shimmering light and shadow, Jiang Sui reminisced about the simplicity and joy of this year. She did not at all reject playing with the children, after all, she is now also a nine-year-old girl

Jiang Sui paused for a few seconds before extending her small hand, revealing her soft palm

Liang Qian'er’s eyes brightened, but after glancing at Jiang Sui across from her, she whispered, "Forget it, I will write it myself"

Chi Yan met her gaze, she lifted her head, and in her eyes was a light and pale red, like the horizon at dusk

Jiang Sui looked at him warily and Chi Yiming said: "How about... 2.5 for 'Summer Vacation Paradise'?"

Some individuals understand the hardships of survival too early

A mosquito landed on her delicate calf, resembling a tender lotus root. She, feeling utterly bored, lazily kicked her leg to shoo it away

Sun Xiaowei, also exposing her palm, immediately exploded: "Jiang Sui!"

Jiang Shuisheng is collecting medicinal herbs in the backyard, while Jiang Sui sits in the courtyard enjoying the cool breeze. She has a small rattan chair.

Jiang Sui shifted her legs to the right.

While all the children are playing, they are earning money with their frail bodies

Without the childhood weariness, I splashed my face with cold water

She looked at Chi Yiming's back, feeling a complex mix of emotions as she thought, why had she not noticed so many things before? The two most out of place children in the courtyard were indeed the two brothers of the Chi family

It is truly a sight that is unbearable, utterly hideous

The air was filled with the faint fragrance of grass and trees, and Jiang Sui struggled to rise from the ground. She vaguely sensed that this boy, who was only about ten years old, was watching a little monkey perform a backflip.

How much did you charge her

His hair was damp, and his pupils were darker than the night: "No need, I finished it in one go."

Chi Yan saw her standing properly, and he threw the book "Summer Paradise," which had two dollars and fifty cents tucked inside, onto her chair: "Write it yourself"

The back of the hand may not be satisfactory, but Sun Xiaowei's influence still lingers, so everyone can only reluctantly go through it once more

Chi Yan took on the life of Chi Yi Ming, yet Chi Yan maintained a cold and indifferent attitude towards Chi Yi Ming

Jiang Sui was in so much pain that her eyes were filled with tears, feeling both embarrassed and angry. Yet, when she stood up, she was not even as tall as the other person's chest.

Childhood life in the 1990s was quite interesting, unlike later generations of children who are always holding smartphones. Nowadays, children without mobile phones and game consoles can only gather together to play various fun games

Chi Yan appeared to be just an ordinary boy in the mortal world, who would have thought that this person would later become so remarkable

To my surprise, I lifted my gaze and saw Chi Yan right in front of me

Jiang Sui first realized how amusing the young Chi Yiming was, and wondered if writing a few more would come with a discount

2.5

The young man looked coldly at her, without pulling her.

The colorful butterfly was startled, fluttering into the air before landing on her soft hair

Chi Yiming returned with his backpack and immediately witnessed this scene

She said as coldly as possible: "Oh, fine, whatever"

Chi Yiming lacks a childhood, while Chi Yan has completely no childhood at all

The water's hue ripples with a hint of annoyance

Chi Yan finished moving the honeycomb coal from the house, and his pair of bony hands was covered with a lot of coal dust

Oh my, the ugly girl is not only ugly but also foolish! These two pages for 2.5 yuan, it's simply a huge profit!

1, 2, 3! Everyone chose the palm and the back of the hand

The sunlight was cut into fragments of gold, and Chi Yan draped a towel over his shoulder. He carried about fifty pounds of goods on his shoulder, his body drenched in sweat, as he walked past her from behind

Those who cannot run are merely considered useless spoils of war, while those who can run become valiant generals

However, being still young, Chi Yiming is only 10 years old this year, and he is not so cunning. With an additional "little client," he left contentedly.

Chi Yiming closed Sun Xiaowei's brand new "Summer Vacation Paradise" and secretly envied children like Sun Xiaowei. Having both a father and a mother is truly wonderful, and having a father and grandfather in official positions is indeed fortunate

July passes swiftly, and in just a few days, we will enter August. This summer is truly hot

Aunt Deng Yulian waved her fan and shouted: "Are you deaf, you dead man? Didn't I tell you to get the honeycomb coal?"

Jiang Suixin thought to herself, although she appeared foolish, she was actually not foolish at all. She was not at all moved, did she not see that Liang Qian'er across from her was particularly moved!

Chi Yan heard her apologizing and comforting him in a good-natured manner: "I’m sorry, how about we start over"

The serious and tender handwriting of the little girl above writes her own name—Class 1, Grade 4, Jiang Sui

The waste "Little Princess" Jiang Sui sat in the circle, resignedly accepting this outcome

As the gentle summer arrives, it gradually loses its warmth by evening, and the air is filled with the fragrance of trees. With a gentle flick of the fan, one can transcend an entire summer.

The rosy sunset at the horizon, this year the wind is gentle and slow, there are very few households that can afford air conditioning, and global warming seems still quite distant

The sunlight scattered like fragments of gold, and a monarch butterfly gracefully flew over. Liang Qian'er found her gaze irresistibly drawn to it, and then she watched in astonishment as the colorful butterfly landed on Jiang Sui's shoulder

This time I fell and hurt my nose, causing immediate pain that brought tears to my eyes

Liang Qian'er was so envious that her eyes were almost red, oh my, do butterflies not have eyes these days! Who resembles a delicate flower more, her or that foolish girl!

Chi Yiming was momentarily taken aback; this ugly girl had a truly adorable voice. The way she spoke was reminiscent of slow playback, and he wondered if she could finish her homework.

After speaking, he did not wait for Chi Yiming and left with large strides

"No way? She did it voluntarily"

Chiryan's fingers brushed against the book, and he frowned: "Are you making money off her?"

A little girl with a face that is hard to look at has light yellow hair, on which colorful butterflies lazily flap their wings. Chi Yiming couldn't help but think that the other little girl was clearly more adorable; were these butterflies blind

Chi Yan said, "Don't take her money in the future." He retracted his finger, and her textbook fell with a light dusting of coal ash. Chi Yan continued, "What if she reacts and starts crying?"

Chi Yiming asked: "What happened?"

Chi Yiming revealed two small canine teeth: "Yes, 'Summer Vacation Paradise' is three yuan per book, and other small assignments are one yuan each."

Chi Yiming is a man of his word. Before dinner in the evening, he quietly came over and took away Jiang Sui's "Summer Vacation Paradise".

She remained silent, holding back her tears. Her peach blossom eyes were brimming with tears as she looked up into his eyes.

... ...

This time, Jiang Sui revealed the back of her hand, but it was a few seconds too late

The last child to return can take away the enemy's "little princess" and become the victor

Liang Qian'er felt somewhat displeased upon hearing her voice. Jiang Sui's voice was like sweet, clear water, soft and gentle, and due to its slow intonation, it possessed a uniquely charming quality

Jiang Sui paid him 2.5 and sent him away

The morning sun was not scorching; Sun Xiaowei took out a half piece of white chalk from her bag and began to draw squares on the ground in a crooked manner

Chi Yiming spent the entire summer vacation helping others with their homework. Upon hearing this, he stood up and decided to go with his brother.

However, the young boy Chi Yiming is not a simple person. He walked over, staring at the butterfly fluttering above her head, mentally preparing himself before smiling at Jiang Sui's face: "Do you need my help with your homework? If there is a lot to write, I can charge a little less."

Jiang Sui suddenly felt that these two little rascals wanted to toy with her childhood

The youth's gaze was distant and cool, his features sharp and hard, already bearing a resemblance to his appearance a few years later. Jiang Sui was still kicking her legs, caught off guard and startled, and she fell off the chair on the spot

Jiang Sui saw Chi Yiming and made an effort to keep her face composed, maintaining her calm. Do not panic, Chi Yiming is not yet Master Chi.

Chi Yiming earnestly emphasized: "It is really not expensive, it will take a long time to write well"

When he returned, he heard Chi Yiming exclaim in surprise, "Is she foolish?"

Everyone knows that Jiang Sui is a bit of a failure when it comes to playing games; anyone who is grouped with her is bound to be unfortunate.

In the end, Sun Xiaowei was forced to accept this hindrance of a burden.

One insisted on helping her write, while the other commanded her to write by herself

When life is difficult, there is no smile in people's eyes

Sun Xiaowei is going crazy: "Do it again! If we do it again, it will be time for lunch!"

Jiang Sui recalled that Chi Yiming was inherently a bit of a pervert; the more she couldn't have him, the more she desired him

I will come to collect your homework in the evening He ran away with his backpack

Sun Xiaowei said: "Start over!"

Chi Yan returned to the room, took out two one-yuan bills and a fifty-cent coin from a piece of clothing in the wardrobe. As he passed by Chi Yi Ming, he picked up the copy of "Summer Vacation Paradise" that had collected coal dust and left the room.

Sun Xiaowei said: "Are you deliberately messing with us? You insist on putting us in a group with those who are at odds with us."

Chi Yan淡淡 commanded: "Go back"

The general charges forward! Charge, charge! Ah, ah, ah! The children cheered in a resounding chorus, each one running faster and farther than the last, leaving Jiang Sui and Liang Qian'er looking at each other in bewilderment

Chiyan raised his gaze

I don't want it

Chi Yiming is dying of laughter, "Brother, there are only two pages left unwritten for the ugly girl."

The tall and slender figure of the young boy casts a long shadow in the dusk. Chi Yiming has grown accustomed to his brother's indifferent and emotionless tone; sometimes he wonders why there is never a hint of laughter in his brother's eyes, nor does he show tenderness to anyone.

Chi Yiming said: "It is very heavy, let's do it together"

She sat in the chalk circle in the afternoon, watching Chi Yan move goods six times. If each time was fifty pounds, he moved a total of three hundred pounds.

Jiang Sui's mouth seemed to operate independently of her mind: "Oh, oh, good." After a moment, she realized what had happened, her ears turning bright red. Jiang Sui despaired, thinking that this honest and clumsy body of a nine-year-old had lost all the face of a time traveler.

Jiang Sui said: "I don't know."

Chi Yan did not speak; he washed his distinctly knuckled fingers with well water, the clear water reflecting his tranquil face

She has a good temper, but that does not mean she lacks temper. She remains silent, glaring at him with unspoken dissatisfaction

Liang Qian'er asked: "Jiang Sui, who do you think will win?"

The character "穗" has a complex structure, and she writes it very large

Jiang Sui: "... ... !" You go, you go!

The girl with damp long eyelashes blinked, and Jiang Sui looked at the frizzy Sun Xiaowei, apologizing: "I am sorry about that"

Chi Yiming was not disappointed; he turned to look at Jiang Sui

The colorful butterfly landed in her hair, and Chi Yiming could not tell if it was an illusion; the little girl exuded a delightful fragrance. He could not describe what the scent was, yet he strangely glanced at her face, which was a mix of green and purple, and felt a shudder of disgust in his heart.

Liang Qian'er asked, "Ah? Write summer vacation homework?"

She remained expressionless, wanting to coldly and sternly make him move further away

The "little princess" on the other side must be more deserving of the title, as Liang Qian'er carefully arranged her skirt with both hands resting on her knees

Chi Yan lightly said: "Speak."

Time rewinds, and the years become exceptionally long

The group game played by the children in the courtyard is called "Siege." The teams are divided into two factions, each with a "little princess" sitting in a drawn circle, while the other children act as generals chasing after them. If a general touches the princess, they are considered out of the game.

After he finished drawing, he said: "The palms and backs of the hands are assigned, I will count to 123, and everyone will go out together"

Jiang Sui softly responded to him: "Ah?"

Chi Yan's pitch-black pupils glanced at the little girl's pitifully soft face, which was bruised in shades of blue, purple, and red. Chi Yiming was not wrong...

He did not glance sideways, his sweat had soaked his clothes thoroughly, and the narrow corners of his eyes were cold and indifferent. He did not cast a single glance at them, as if devoid of any emotion

Liang Qian'er could not help but imitate her speech: "You should sit a little over there, you are out of the circle."

The girl across slowly turned her head, her face, which was a sight too painful to behold, met the gaze of the colorful butterfly

Sun Xiaowei, with her back of the hand exposed, was so angry that her face turned red: "... ..." Ah ah ah ah ah, she wanted to kill this silly girl

Chi Yiming smiled kindly at Liang Qian'er and walked into her chalk circle: "Hello, my name is Chi Yiming, and I can help you with your summer homework"

Liang Qian'er wanted to go out to catch, however, they are not allowed to leave the "city".

But this would be unfair to Jiang Sui, as she is slow to react

Under the rose-colored sunset, a pristine copy of "Summer Paradise" lies on the wooden table of Chi Yiming