Chapter 4, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

A small joy in my heart

I will just tell Dad. Nuan Nuan promptly seized the opportunity

Ah? Nuan Nuan gently touched her ear to confirm that she had not misheard

"You skipped class again!" Nuan Nuan shouted

"Why did Mom give you such a melancholic name?" Nuan Nuan murmured, as if to herself, "It turns out that many things have already been hinted at long ago"

After arriving home, Yihan lay on the bed and whispered with Nuannuan

Nuan Nuan eagerly enrolled in the school's dance class. In fact, the school's dance class is not merely established to cultivate students' interests and hobbies; it serves as a preparatory class aimed at nurturing talented individuals for art schools. Every student entering the dance class must undergo an assessment by specially hired dance instructors to determine whether their physical attributes are truly suitable for the art of ballet

You know I was born in winter! Even the cold voice is hoarse

Nuan Nuan watched as her father, with an air of elegance, walked up to the podium, cleared his throat, and smiled at the teachers and parents in the audience

"Lin Nuan Nuan, help me with the backpack," said as I stuffed the large backpack into Nuan Nuan's hands from behind, heavy and cumbersome

Nuan Nuan experienced the consequences of overestimating her abilities for the first time, resulting in immense disappointment and frustration

Nuan Nuan held the drawing that the teacher had graded as "Excellent" and called for her father to take a look

"Yihan, your name is too cold." Nuan Nuan stopped humming the tune, her voice hoarse, and suddenly said

Yihan seized the opportunity to spread her limbs and imitated a small animal, saying: "It seems that there is a carrot in front of us"

"Dead hair, dare to speak recklessly about my brother again!" Nuan Nuan picked up the ballet shoes from the ground, waved them at Mao Tou in a show of defiance, her small face fierce and menacing.

"Mom, it's not that I want to scold Wang Yihan, it's Grandma Liu on the second floor and Xiaoming's mom on the fourth floor who said that." Maotou also defended himself, then whispered, "You said the same thing before."

The teacher at the Youth Palace assigned the task: "Each student is to create a painting using their own name and the names of their family members, with no restrictions on the theme, allowing students to express their creativity freely"

Yihan has always been accustomed to lying on the bed to do homework, allowing the writing desk to be exclusively occupied by the warm sunlight.

Lin Mufeng sighed heavily and patted Nuannuan's shoulder, saying, "Be good, don't cry anymore, Daddy knows you did nothing wrong"

"Ms. Dong Liang, the child has been mischievous and has hurt your son Dong Liang. I sincerely apologize for this, and I will certainly educate him properly." Lin Mufeng said with a calm smile, exuding an air of confidence that made Maotou's mother hesitant to act rashly

We are going home! Nuan Nuan took Yi Han's hand. At this moment, Yi Han could only look at her with admiration, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

Nuan Nuan secretly felt a bit willful and angry as she watched several girls from her class, who were participating in the dance class, gracefully dancing in ballet shoes in the classroom, feeling increasingly uncomfortable. Women are inherently fond of beauty, and no matter how young they are, the girls dancing ballet in her eyes seemed like radiant little butterflies in the spring, attracting a great deal of attention and admiration

Mao Tou stared blankly at Nuan Nuan, and Yi Han also gazed at Nuan Nuan in a daze

Yihan drummed the football against the ground a few times, making a "bang bang" sound: "Alright, as long as you don't tell Dad, it's fine." He had a mischievous look on his face

Lin Mufeng's statement that "interests and learning should develop together to promote each other" won unanimous approval from all the parents in the class. The homeroom teacher also remarked, "Dr. Lin's educational philosophy is profound and worthy of study by both teachers and parents," and invited Lin Mufeng to become the parent representative of the school, participating in various political and cultural activities.

Hearing him call out "sister," Nuan Nuan's anger was indeed somewhat alleviated

However, faster than that, a white object came crashing down heavily onto Maotou's head. Caught off guard, it seemed as though he had been struck in a vital spot, and he covered the injured area, stunned.

Dad treats us like rabbits!" He looked at Nuan Nuan with a sly expression

At night, Mao Tou's mother brought her son, whose head was wrapped in bandages, to find Lin Mufeng

Yi Han took the bread and milk, staring at them with his deep black eyes for quite a while. He did not say thank you to Nuan Nuan, but simply waved his hand at her, saying: "I won't go far"

Yi Han glanced at Lin Mu Feng, immediately ceasing her efforts, but after a moment's thought, she still felt unwilling: "Aren't you the same, thinking about the dance class all day?"

"Dong Liang, I am sorry. I will definitely unite and be friendly with you in the future." Suddenly, Yi Han ran over and bowed slightly in front of Mao Tou.

Seeing this, Maotou's mother poked Maotou's temple with her finger and said, "You little rascal, not learning well, who told you to speak to your classmate like that?"

This open-ended topic is indeed quite challenging, and the students in the art class are all struggling with it

Holding the ballet shoes that I had only officially worn for one day, I walked home in disappointment

The last sentence left both Nuan Nuan and Yi Han stunned

"Doctor Lin, how do you educate your children? Your son is so unruly, and your daughter is just as wild. Together, they bully our Mao Tou. These children, clearly without maternal guidance, are as savage as they come." Mao Tou's mother was evidently unwilling to let the matter rest.

This semester is busy with coursework, and in addition to attending the Olympiad math class, joining the soccer team would be too exhausting in terms of both energy and physical strength. This is the reason Lin Mufeng declined Yihan's request.

Alright, I want to inform you that the teacher is leaving! Nuan Nuan threatened him

The teacher highly praised Nuan Nuan's divergent thinking and imaginative abilities, as well as the warm and touching captions she wrote

I can manage both my studies and football without any issues," Wang Yihan assured

At the entrance of the building, Yihan was entangled with a boy of the same age from the third floor, whose full name was Dong Liang and whose nickname was "Mao Tou".

"Why did Dad give me the name Nuannuan?" Nuannuan seems to be asking herself, and then she answers herself, "Oh, because Dad said I resemble a little sun"

Nuan Nuan also cheers

Sitting in the back, Wang Yihan mischievously remarked, "Haha, if that's the case, Lin Nuan Nuan would be utterly embarrassed."

Nuan Nuan confidently retorted, "Don't you like football?"

He ignored her and opened the zipper of her backpack, reaching in to rummage through it, and pulled out a soccer ball

After the parent-teacher meeting, Lin Mufeng drove Nuan Nuan and Yi Han home

Wang Yihan, Nuan Nuan was gently writing Yihan's name on the desk, when suddenly an inspiration struck her

At the same time, Lin Mufeng also did not grant Wang Yihan permission to join the school's football team

I have a younger brother made of monkey skin, named Wang Yihan, born in winter, and my mother says he is a snowman

"Dad, what did your speech just now mean?" Nuan Nuan asked Lin Mufeng

Outside the walls of the Youth Palace, in the new village, Wang Yihan had long gathered a group of young boys who were playing an enthusiastic game of soccer. The new village was flourishing with flowers and trees, lush and green, perfectly embodying the delightful season of spring when flowers bloom. The addition of a group of children laughing and playing made the atmosphere even more vibrant.

Lin Mufeng rode the "Old Tank" to pick up the two children, Nuan Nuan sat in the front, and Yi Han sat in the back

The boy strikes the snake with the stick: "Tonight I will let you drink my joy"

Yihan, as long as you rank in the top ten of your grade in this final exam, your father will enroll you in a soccer class this summer. Lin Mufeng spoke up to quell the bickering between the two children

After Lin Jia remarried Yu Jieru, the family became a household of four. Due to the lack of financial means for Lin Mufeng and Yu Jieru to move to a new residence, they still had to live in this house

No! Don't turn your head, stubbornly.

Yi Han felt a mix of understanding and confusion, feeling dejected. The two children had been downcast for many days. Now, upon hearing this sentence, it was as if they had encountered a great amnesty.

Mao Tou stubbornly refused to admit defeat, using the most venomous language imaginable to point at Yi Han and retort: "Your class lost on your own and still blame others, humph! Shameless, country bumpkin, repeat student, little hillbilly without parents!"

Since I am asked to share a few words, I will do so, though I cannot claim to have much experience; I merely wish to communicate with the parents of my fellow students. After delivering this opening remark, I paused briefly and continued: In fact, this is a critical age for children, where academic learning and personal interests must progress in tandem. However, in the face of the impending pressure of school admissions, sometimes choices must be made. I continued: In fact, this is a critical age for children, where academic learning and personal interests must progress in tandem. However, in the face of the impending pressure of school admissions, sometimes choices must be made. Our Lin Nuan Nuan cannot be said to be an exceptionally diligent student, but she has a wide range of interests, which we as parents have also noticed. Therefore, we focus on nurturing her learning through her interests, allowing her to excel in her studies while also accommodating her hobbies during her free time, enabling her to fully express her interests...

It is the ballet shoes in Nuan Nuan's hands

After Yu Jieru's passing, Lin Mufeng lived alone in the corridor hall

In the vast expanse of the snowy ground, there stands a snowman whose head resembles a soccer ball, with one side black and the other white, and it has a pig's nose. On its round body, the name "Wang Yihan" is written in three characters. Above the snowman, there is a large sun with crescent-shaped, smiling eyes, adorned with a red bow on its head. The entire scene is outlined with strokes of gray and blue crayon, depicting the shapes of the wind. In the distance behind the snowman, there is a small house.

The children grow bigger year by year. After starting school, they had to add a writing desk. The couple had no choice but to vacate the large room, purchasing two small beds for Nuan Nuan and Yi Han, with a large writing desk placed in between. The couple then moved to live in the hallway.

After all, he is just a young boy, yet he possesses a sense of loyalty. With a hint of embarrassment, he lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "I was wrong too, and I will never say that again in the future"

I certainly cannot say that I told Lin Nuan Nuan from our family that she, who has always performed poorly in mathematics, scored 95 points, so Dad let her join the dance class

Lin Mufeng re-dressed the wound for Maotou, repeatedly apologizing to Maotou's mother, and took out all the chocolates and snacks that were prepared at home to give to Maotou

Old Hu, can I apply for the housing allocation from the hospital this time? ... I have thought it through, but it is still quite difficult now ... Both of my children are grown up ... One boy and one girl, it is always necessary to improve the living environment ... My professional title has already been evaluated ... This will also allow both children to attend better junior high schools ... My professional title has already been evaluated ... This will also allow both children to attend better junior high schools ...

Lin Mufeng was originally the head of a department in the hospital. After undergoing countless academic seminars, he became experienced in public speaking. When he saw that Nuan Nuan's homeroom teacher called for him to give a speech, he did not hesitate or shy away like other parents. He confidently walked onto the stage, dressed neatly in a white sweater and dark blue trousers. As a doctor, despite being divorced and widowed, he always maintained a polished appearance, showing no signs of the disheveled middle-aged look that many men his age exhibit. Coupled with his naturally handsome features, he commanded the attention of the audience.

He committed a foul during the match and even used a blade to damage my sneakers! Yihan exclaimed in anger, her small face flushed bright red.

After lulling the two children to sleep, Lin Mufeng walked to the kitchen to make a phone call. Nuan Nuan faintly heard it.

At the end of the term, Nuan Nuan lived up to expectations, scoring 98 in mathematics. Coupled with her consistently good scores in Chinese, her total for the two main subjects secured her a solid second place in the class. During the parent-teacher meeting, the homeroom teacher praised Nuan Nuan's overall development and invited Lin Mufeng to the stage as a parent of an outstanding student to share educational experiences

Nuan Nuan sat beside the writing desk reading "Five Thousand Years of Chinese History", ignoring him, clearly pretending to be angry due to his earlier banter on the road. However, upon hearing his analogy, she found it intriguing and couldn't help but turn her head to look at him.

"That's great, Dad!" Yi Han shouted

Lin Mufeng called Mao Tou over and carefully examined his head. Nuan Nuan had exerted great effort to smash the dance shoes, and Mao Tou had a large swollen area on his forehead, accompanied by a bruise with traces of blood. When touched lightly, Mao Tou cried out in pain, and tears immediately streamed down his face

However, Sister Nuan Nuan still performed her duties very well. She turned around to her seat, took out some bread and milk from the drawer, and handed them to Yi Han, saying: "Lunch is about to be served. If you keep playing football, you will miss your meal again. Have a little something to tide you over first."

Nuan Nuan placed Yi Han's backpack beside the seat, gazing out the window while contemplating the subject of her painting

Yihan held onto Nuannuan's hand, not letting go for a long time

However, when Lin Mufeng brought Nuan Nuan into the renowned sports goods store on Ruijin Second Road and she tried on the pair of ballet shoes, Nuan Nuan completely forgot what a stick was and what a carrot was

Nuan Nuan, as long as you score above 95 in your final math exam, Dad will buy you ballet shoes

Mao Tou finally reacted, feeling a piercing pain in his head. With a cry of "Wow," he burst into tears, covering the injured spot as he ran up to the third floor, shouting as he ran, "Mom, Lin Nuan Nuan is bullying me!"

"Lin Nuan Nuan is always the one to report others. " She pointed her index finger at her nose and made a silly face, "Alright, alright, good sister, I have finished all my class assignments, and I understand everything the teacher said. It's so boring! Let me play some football!"

In the end, one still views others through colored lenses

What should I draw? Nuan Nuan pondered while resting her chin on her hand

Then looking at Yihan, he said: "Today you made your dad very proud, because you behaved like a real man, daring to admit your mistakes." He lowered his head to glance at the pair of soccer shoes that Yihan had placed on the shoe rack by the door, which had been cut by a blade, and added, "Tomorrow, Dad will buy you a new pair."

This house was built in the late 1960s, with an area of 30 square meters and a one-and-a-half room structure. Previously, Lin Mufeng and He Ping lived in the large room, and a small space was partitioned off in the hallway to create a little room for Lin Nuan Nuan. By the 1980s, this was already considered a very good living environment

However, it seems that father's conclusion was akin to a death sentence, severing her opportunity to try, an opportunity she believed could transform her into a little butterfly

Yihan, your self-discipline is lacking, and sometimes you even exhibit symptoms of hyperactivity; you need to exercise more restraint. When the holidays come, your father agrees that you can participate in these extracurricular interest classes. Lin Mufeng paused for a moment and then explained to the two children, "Study diligently and play joyfully. While in school, you should focus wholeheartedly on your studies and build a solid foundation. You will soon be entering junior high school; you are growing up and must learn to manage your own time effectively"

Mao Tou's mother, feeling extremely embarrassed, hurriedly pulled Mao Tou to bid farewell to Lin Mu Feng. From a distance, they could hear her scolding Mao Tou in the hallway: "No wonder you got beaten up, you say what you shouldn't and don't say what you should. Just wait until we get home to see how I deal with you". The voice gradually faded away

Lin Nuannuan was taken aback, feeling that her father's remarks were somewhat off-topic. However, seeing her father become a prominent figure among the parents, she couldn't help but feel a small sense of pride.

When Nuan Nuan mentioned this matter to Lin Mu Feng, Lin Mu Feng pinched Nuan Nuan's calf and ankle, looked at her toes, and shook his head at her, saying: "It's not that your father doesn't allow you to participate, but your ligaments are not flexible enough, your ankle bones are too wide, and your physical condition is not suitable for ballet. Continuing to practice may lead to injury." The implication was one of disapproval.

Epiphany, crying greatly for the stick and the carrot

My father is named Lin Mufeng, and he is always around us, protecting me and my younger brother

"Dad—" Warm felt that Lin Mufeng's reward to Yihan was very unfair to herself, pouting her little lips

Nuan Nuan once again defended herself, saying, "I am not wrong!" As she spoke, her eyes turned red, and she began to sob pitifully.

Yihan immediately shouted: "I pledge my loyalty to Her Highness the Princess!" He stood at attention, nodded, placed his left hand on his right chest, and at his feet were the brand new soccer shoes that Lin Mufeng had just bought for him

Flattery reaches home, and skipping class is carefree

In order to try on these shoes, she specially wore a pink tutu, which closely resembled the costume from Swan Lake. After putting on the shoes, she stood in front of Lin Mufeng and Yi Han, gently turning around once.

Written under the title:

What did you say? Yi Han felt a surge of doubt in her heart. Turning her head, she saw that Nuan Nuan had already closed her eyes, and she understood that at this moment, many questions were inappropriate to ask, nor could they be asked.

Lin Mufeng furrowed his brows tightly, pursed his lips, and fell silent.

Warm Warm wrote four characters at the bottom of the picture - "My Family"

Nuan Nuan is thinking that she will be able to move into her new home this winter

Nuan Nuan hummed this tune softly, the low melody distinctly audible in the quiet hospital room

The painting that Lin Nuan Nuan later created is as follows

Of course, Wang Yihan over there is also quite remarkable, consistently ranking among the top ten in his grade. Both the director of education and the homeroom teachers of various grades regard Lin Mufeng as a model parent. It is extremely challenging to raise a child from such a complex single-parent family who excels academically and possesses a well-rounded character.

My name is Lin Nuan Nuan, and my father says I am as lovely as the sun

The conclusion of the professional dance teacher aligns with that of Lin Mufeng, stating that Nuan Nuan's physical condition is not suitable for becoming a professional dance student. However, seeing that she is a girl and very enthusiastic, the teacher could not bear to discourage her too much. She comforted her, saying: "It's alright, next semester the school will open an interest class for folk dance. If classmate Lin Nuan Nuan is interested, she can participate again."

Yi Han widened her eyes, clenched her small fists in anger, and was about to throw a punch.

Hurry up and rush over, firmly pulling Yi Han apart, "What are you fighting for? Stop fighting!"

So this is the reason

Nuan Nuan bit her teeth, her cheeks puffed up.

The sound gradually became inaudible

"Mao Tou was the first to scold Yi Han." Nuan Nuan argued in a sharp voice, the little girl becoming anxious, her voice both crisp and bright, overpowering the adults' tones, "He said Yi Han is a little bumpkin without parents!" This pricked at Mao Tou's conscience for a moment

"It's nothing, just casually fooling around with your classmates' parents!" Lin Mufeng said with a smile.

That angle is precisely aligned with the direction of Nuan Nuan and their drawing class, allowing Nuan Nuan, who is sitting by the window, to monitor it clearly. He indeed has not wandered far as expected

After Lin Mufeng and He Ping divorced, they continued to live with their daughter in the old workers' dormitory originally allocated by He Ping's father's workplace

Nuan Nuan, apologize to classmate Dong Liang. Lin Mufeng reproached his daughter with a sideways glance

A small head poked out from the doorway of the classroom. It was Wang Yihan, who was also attending the math class at the youth palace, sneakingly waving at Nuan Nuan. Nuan Nuan walked up to him.

The school formed a dance team, and Nuan Nuan saw a girl from her class dancing gracefully, which made her extremely envious. She then insisted on her father to let her join, causing quite a stir.

Yihan mocked Nuan Nuan: "How shameless, to actually say that she is as lovely as the sun." While saying this, she shook her head, "To think that she would draw me like this." She looked very indignant.

Nuan Nuan recalled a painting she created during her childhood in the youth art class at the Youth Palace.