Chapter Seven: Breaking the Cauldrons and Sinking the Boats

Jiang Sui does not mind personal attacks at all

What a pity

The boy stood outside the door, and the homeroom teacher of Class 2 (5) sighed: "Student, your name is indeed not on the attendance list."

"Moored Boat at Guazhou," "The Pearl Bird," "Father and Son in an Earthquake"

Jiang Sui's birthday is on September 1st. Jiang Shuisheng cooked two poached eggs for her and also bought her a small cake

In order to help new students better integrate into the group, the teacher asked if any students would take the initiative to sit at the same desk as the new students

Zhao Songshi arrived home before Zheng Yulian. He saw Chi Yan sitting at the door, and his body stiffened.

Deng Yulian could not understand what this was and felt perplexed: "What?"

Since July, the most distressing thing for Jiang Sui has been that she was classmates and desk mates with Chi Yiming during elementary school

After several instances without scoring, Sun Xiaowei became frustrated. He is accustomed to finding faults in others, so he blamed Jiang Sui, who was sitting on the steps

An incomprehensible gaze wandered down from his neatly combed black hair to his thin, ill-fitting clothes

Jiang Sui was carrying someone on the bicycle, and the crisp sound of the bicycle bell rang out, quite pleasant in the morning mist

I thought he was a new student this semester, but it seems he is not. The teacher said he hasn't paid the fees

Even in childhood, differing worldviews can be quite distressing

Chi Yan glanced at her lightly, his thin lips parted slightly: "It's nothing."

Chi Yan sat on the stone at the entrance of the courtyard

His voice was dry, resembling an old bellows, low and deep, with a slight hoarseness: "Teacher, my name is Chi Yan, and I have transferred from another school. My uncle said I am in Class 5."

Teacher Tan frowned as he glanced at Chi Yan's hand

Every year, the start of the school year is marked by a rain, and now the rain has stopped

Jiang Sui gritted her teeth and slowly uttered a sound of "Hmm". "Perhaps," she said

Deng Yulian smiled, her gaze somewhat proud. The little brat, only thirteen years old, does she really believe he can turn the world upside down?

This time she is not nine years old, she is very hard-hearted

Chi Yiming carried a gray backpack, which appeared quite old. However, he walked with a light step, looking cheerful as the start of the school year brought him joy

In the classroom, unfamiliar boys and girls are whispering to each other

Jiang Suimu blushed, vowing never to be the cheerful and helpful fool who raises her hand again

That is a pair of hands that often perform heavy labor

Who is he? He just walked into our classroom

Sun Xiaowei looked at the small pink ball with a face full of injuries, feeling so disgusted that her hair stood on end

Fortunately, she is an optimistic young girl, and she quickly reassured herself that this time, Chi Yiming is in his innocent phase at the age of 9, not in the emotional phase at the age of 19

Jiang Sui tightly grasped Jiang Shuisheng's clothing hem and immediately spotted two slender figures

Some are born to be loved, while others are born to dwell in the dust

Time has passed too long, and it is difficult for Jiang Sui to recall what the fifth grade of elementary school was like

In order to fit in, Jiang Sui had no choice but to go out and watch Sun Xiaowei and the others play football

Jiang Sui's gaze fell upon Chi Yan's backpack, and she was momentarily taken aback. The image of the white Snow White printed on it had been scraped off and disappeared, leaving it completely clean

On the pink backpack, two small pom-poms are swaying back and forth

In the morning, Jiang Shuisheng rides his bicycle to take Jiang Sui to school, has lunch in the cafeteria at noon, and in the afternoon at 4 o'clock, Jiang Sui walks home by himself

She no longer looked at them, but instead admired the familiar scenery along the way

The teacher looked at Chen Shujun with a satisfied gaze and said, "Could you let classmate Chi Yiming sit next to Chen Shujun? Classmate Liu Xingyue, would you mind moving to the front?"

Thus, by early September, Jiang Sui had barely managed to get by, and Jiang Shuisheng finally gave up on the idea of asking someone to take care of little Jiang Sui

This matter can still be started from a small scale, and thinking of Jiang Sui gives me even more confidence

His backpack was placed at his feet, and a hint of autumn color fell in his eyes, revealing a touch of chilliness

As the class bell rang, Chi Yan did not wait for Teacher Tan to respond; he walked down the stairs of the teaching building amidst the gazes of those watching the spectacle.

Look at his pants

Chi Yan did not listen to their enthusiastic conversation; his knuckles turned white as he calmly asked, "If I pay the tuition, can I attend school?"

He handed the roll call list to Chi Yan

In her eyes, Young Master Sun appeared as a moving comedic figure, fierce yet lacking any sense of threat

He revealed two small canine teeth, looking both endearing and shy

The boys did not drive Jiang Sui away after all

Amidst the sound of the gentle patter of rain, the school has finally commenced its new term

Teacher Tan replied to him: "This is somewhat troublesome, student. You are not originally from our school, and as a transfer student, you need to complete the transfer procedures and submit your academic records. If you want to come to our school to study, why didn't your parents handle the procedures in advance? Sigh, you should go back and discuss it with your parents. The academic affairs office is open during working hours, and you need to complete the necessary procedures first"

Chi Yan rose to his feet

Chi Yan had already called him to a stop, and the young man's voice was low and hoarse: "Uncle," he said, "I have already given you my tuition and living expenses, and I have also provided you with my transfer certificate. Why is there no payment record at the school?"

At the entrance of Class 2 (5), Teacher Tan looked down at the report card in his hand and sighed heavily after a long while

It is fortunate that liver cirrhosis was detected early and can be treated. In a few years, Jiang Sui plans to have her father undergo a physical examination every six months

Full marks in all subjects

Jiang Shuisheng registered Jiang Sui, who has officially entered the fifth grade of elementary school

She is ten years old

Jiang Shuisheng chuckled in silence: "Alright, we hope that Suisui will also be well, growing quickly and healthily like the rice seedlings."

Chi Yan tightened the straps of his backpack

Chi Yan suddenly spoke softly: "Aunt."

The truly spine-chilling wealthy individuals are those like Chi Yiming

Their family does not celebrate birthdays; even when turning 10, the father and daughter simply have a meal together, creating a very warm atmosphere

Jiang Sui said softly: "Take care of yourself and do not fall ill"

Looking seemingly "easy to get along with," the future cunning and treacherous Chi Shao shyly said: "Hello, classmates, my name is Chi Yiming, which originally means to make a remarkable debut. Later, a fortune teller said that I lack gold in my destiny, so it became Ming with the radical for gold."

Liu Xingyue also had no objections and moved to the front

For some reason, Jiang Sui recalled the Snow White backpack that had been ridiculed. She tried hard not to think about it, holding her new backpack and saying, "I really like it, thank you, Dad"

Ugly girl, it's all your fault. What are you looking at? You're affecting my performance

Teacher Tan looked at him with difficulty and said: "The teacher did not deceive you. If you don't believe it, take a look; there is no record of your payment."

He has grown a little taller during this summer vacation, surpassing his uncle Zhao Songshi in height. Zhao Songshi lowered his head, avoiding his gaze, and quickly walked into the courtyard

Her bright peach blossom eyes blinked, revealing a small and adorable dimple on her cheek. Jiang Sui covered her eyes and said, "Then I won't look."

When the teacher introduced the new student Chi Yiming, both the boys and girls curiously looked at him

Sunshine Primary School and Sunshine Junior High School are located in the same community. This year, there is still no distinction between the primary and junior high divisions. Chi Yiming is attending the fifth grade in Class 1, while Chi Yan should have gone to the junior high school.

The wind of September blew against the cheek, and Jiang Sui said: "Father"

Chi Yan entered the house and picked up a pile of garbage, including the thoroughly cleaned backpack, and threw it into the trash can outside the courtyard. His gaze fell on the backpack; although the Snow White print had been scrubbed clean, a faint mark still remained.

With a disdainful glance, he lowered his narrow eyes and took out his report card from his backpack, handing it to Teacher Tan

Deng Yulian said: "What are you doing, are you planning to rebel?"

Jiang Sui must be unwell! Instead of playing house and jumping rubber bands with the girls, he is watching them play football

Your transfer certificate!" Deng Yulian said impatiently as she walked in, "It was burned for firewood long ago!

If I pay the required fees, can you give me an opportunity

This path, she walked for a total of nine years during her elementary and middle school education

However, in Class 5 of the second year of junior high, the boys and girls were all stretching their necks to look outside

The young boy reached out to catch it, the pristine white paper filled with the teacher's neat handwriting, still carrying a faint scent of light ink

The first day of school does not involve teaching, but rather the distribution of textbooks

Chen Shujun in the front row turned around and said, "Sui Sui, it seems that the new classmate is easy to get along with."

Chi Yiming carried a backpack, wearing a friendly smile on his face

Chi Yan carefully looked around, his gaze becoming increasingly slow

He weakly opened his mouth: "Ah Yan, that sum of money is with your aunt... your aunt said, she said..." He ultimately could not bring himself to say it, his face flushed with embarrassment. Under Chi Yan's cold gaze, Zhao Songshi wanted to directly enter the house to escape.

Jiang Sui's small face was expressionless, her heart filled with complexity. She did not know whether to feel joy or sorrow; the joy was that she no longer had to sit at the same table as the little pervert. The sorrow was that he was now sitting with Chen Shujun, right in front of her!

What?

Have you heard of the saying, "In the end, the 120 passes of Qin will belong to Chu"

It seems that she is not unhappy playing by herself

Jiang Sui revealed a gentle and soft smile

Jiang Sui's gaze fell upon their figures

Sun Xiaowei's face turned red with embarrassment, and finally she let out a heavy hum before turning around and running back into the group of boys

Chi Yan looked up at her

Jiang Shuisheng gently touched his daughter's soft hair, as time flew by. The once tiny, crumpled pink bundle has now grown into such a big girl.

Jiang Shuisheng will only develop liver cirrhosis ten years later, and there are many causes of liver cirrhosis. Most are due to viral hepatitis and long-term alcoholism, but Jiang Shuisheng does not fall into either category. He maintains a good lifestyle, does not smoke or drink excessively, and the cause of his illness could not be identified at that time, which is also the most concerning issue for Jiang Sui during his second chance.

Chi Yan looked at the willows on campus, his jaw muscles tensed for a moment, then gradually calmed down. He walked out of the school gate with the backpack he had picked up and washed thoroughly many times.

In this era, there are very few people who can afford a good football, while young Master Sun is surrounded by a group of boys running around in the courtyard

What do you think I am doing? Do you think only studying costs money? This house costs several tens of thousands, and after moving here, we have no money left at home. You and Chi Yiming are eating and living off me; do you expect us to support both of you in your studies? You just turned thirteen a few days ago; isn't it common for someone your age to work? That Zhang Qiang from before started working at twelve to lighten the burden on his family. I provide you with food and shelter, and what kind of look is that!

The joints are broad, the knuckles are prominent, and the fingers are long yet covered with scars and calluses

After Jiang Sui returned from the Zhao family that day, she refused to play with Liang Qian'er and Zhao Nan.

Jiang Shuisheng handed Jiang Sui a new backpack: "Sui Sui, take a look and see if you like it"

The teacher nodded with a smile, as teachers tend to favor good students. She had reviewed Chi Yiming's grades, and it was not a problem for him to rank first in her class.

It is difficult to make someone like oneself, yet it is quite easy to make someone dislike oneself

The sunlight streamed into the classroom of 1997, so bright that one could almost see the dust floating in the air. The youthful, tender, and vibrant voices of the children made Jiang Sui's heart feel joyful and soft.

On the road to the right, Chi Yan and Chi Yi Ming are walking towards school

A multitude of small hands were enthusiastically raised in the classroom, often during elementary school years, when children's expressiveness is at its strongest and most active

Zhao Songshi did not dare to look into the eyes of this "nephew" with no blood relation

In the textbooks published by the People's Education Press, unfamiliar yet familiar texts leap vividly onto the pages

The boy had long legs, but his increased height made his pants noticeably shorter, exposing his ankles

Jiang Shuisheng asked her: "What happened?"

Perhaps due to engaging in heavy labor, Chi Yan has developed a strong physique. Although he is thin, he is particularly tall, especially when compared to Chi Yiming, who only reaches his shoulders.

The wind blows into the eyes, bringing a slight sense of dryness.

Chi Yan calmly said: "You all suggested that I work for Boss Zheng, and once I earn enough for tuition and living expenses, I can continue to the second year of junior high. I worked for two months, and I found out that the government has reduced school fees and miscellaneous expenses. If I save on living expenses, it is enough, and I even have an extra fifty yuan. My transfer certificate..."

Jiang Sui received a new book and eagerly flipped through its pages