Chapter 6, Effort

"Wait, wait, wait!" Cheng Simian, with keen eyes, pulled out a few drawings from a stack of white paper in his hand, "What is this? The drawings are so beautiful."

"Then will you reward me?" Cheng Simian blurted out without a second thought

What do you know, you little girl

Cheng Simian began to reflect for the first time, questioning whether she truly was, as Su Xianyan had said, too indulgent with herself

They are all people, all drinking water, yet Su Xianyan's every move exudes an extraordinary sense of elegance, his throat slightly undulating as he swallows, that curve... inexplicably alluring

At around 11 o'clock in the evening, Cheng Simian went downstairs to the kitchen to pour herself a drink of water

Of course, one must study diligently! Cheng Simian took out the mathematics book from her backpack, "This class is mathematics, right?"

... is. "Fu Ziwen looked at her suspiciously, 'Simian, have you taken the wrong medicine?'

"Xiao Mianmian, why aren't you eating?" Cha Yiguan finished work early and brought a small cake from a popular online shop for Cheng Simian. He had brought her one before, and she had enjoyed it very much, but today she didn't touch it at all.

Once, she was uneducated and acted as she pleased because she harbored resentment, resenting her parents for not caring about her. However, at that time, she had the means to squander.

Su Xianyuan walked over and tidied up the items on the table, saying as he organized, "Sit here and write, do not ask me."

Hmm.

Cheng Simian's thoughts are still with Su Xianyuan and have not returned, so she naturally has no time to eat cake. The words Su Xianyuan said when she returned from school today keep swirling in her mind.

Cheng Simian glanced back at him and said, "I will do my best"

"What happened?" A clear and gentle voice suddenly came from above and behind. Cheng Simian was taken aback for a moment, then turned her head while holding her notebook.

Cheng Simian stood beside him, watching as he tilted his head slightly to drink water

... ...

It is getting late, I want to sleep. Cheng Simian could not decipher it and had no choice but to go upstairs to return to her room

Oh ... ...

Little Mianmian, if you don't eat, I will eat it

Why are you asking this

Ah?

What do these little brats want? Is Su Xianyan someone they can manipulate?" Cheng Simian snorted coldly

Su Xianyuan withdrew his gaze from her silhouette and looked out at the tranquil moonlight.

"Cheng Simian." A magnetic voice, moistened by water, came from behind, compelling her to halt her steps

Just after finishing her drink and turning around, she suddenly discovered a white figure standing behind her. She was so frightened that she almost dropped the empty cup in her hand, "You, how did you walk without making any sound!"

Su Xianyan? Fu Ziwen was taken aback, "Isn't he your brother? You, you have different surnames."

"It's nothing..." I just felt that his gaze was somewhat different when he spoke those words today. It was not merely like he was educating her, but more like... as if he had personally experienced it himself?

Alright, I will listen to you and study diligently; just don't forget your promise to me

The corridor was dimly lit, and he walked against the light, with scattered glimmers falling on his shoulders, soft and warm. He approached, holding a cup of coffee that exuded a rich aroma, "Are you looking for me?"

Su Xianyuan , `` ... ... ''

What?

"Why do you have so many computers in your room?" she asked curiously

Cheng Simian... this child must have reminded him of his own childhood. Su Xianyan let out a bitter smile, for he was all too familiar with the feeling of being abandoned, which is why he felt a pang of compassion and why such a child evoked a sense of pity in him

Thus, facing today's mathematics homework in her room, Cheng Simian had not made any progress at all. After collapsing in place for half an hour, she finally made up her mind, picked up her homework notebook, and walked towards the door of Su Xianyuan's room

Fu Ziwen blinked, slightly taken aback, "If he is your uncle's friend, shouldn't you be calling him uncle then..."

"is zha, first tone. " Cha Yiguan's correction without words

Oh. Cheng Simian gazed intently at the blueprint, "It is really beautifully drawn."

Moreover, based on my interactions with him over the past few years, he is certainly not a good person. If he were truly as easy to talk to as he appears on the surface, our company would not have navigated through these years so smoothly. In such a fiercely competitive market, we would have long been reduced to nothing but bones.

Please put it in the refrigerator, I will eat it tomorrow, thank you

The overall color scheme of the room is understated, featuring white, gray, and black. This aligns well with Su Xianyan's style. However, what captures Cheng Simian's attention the most is the computer area by the balcony, where three large-screen computers are arranged around a swivel chair, and the desk is quite large, piled high with numerous documents

You girl, it's not good to stay overnight!

Cheng Simian did not know why she suddenly felt her face flush, as if her heart had been suddenly squeezed, making it somewhat difficult to breathe. She took a deep breath, hurriedly averted her gaze, and then set down her cup and quickly walked out of the kitchen.

No. Su Xianyan pulled the chair to let her sit down, "The painting was done by the artist, the finished product is just with me."

"That's great, that's great." Cheng Simian looked up at him and said, "With such attractive characters, the game must be very enjoyable. When your game is released, I want to play it too"

"What, can't do it?" Su Xianyan raised an eyebrow, "Who said to listen to my words?"

... ...

I know you are quite unreliable... this is not important. Cheng Simian looked at Cha Yiguan seriously and solemnly, saying, "You just need to tell me what kind of person Su Xianyuan really is."

"Simi, when I came this morning, there were still people asking me what your brother's name is. They didn't dare to ask you, so I was bombarded with questions, but how would I know?" Fu Ziwen shook her head, "Hey, what is your brother's name?"

There is more

Su Xianyuan glanced at her and said, "It might be that your hearing is not very good"

Oh. Fu Ziwen propped her chin on her hand and said, "That Su Xianyuan is truly a good person, even helping with a friend's niece's matters."

Moreover, why is he coming to help you with the parent-teacher meeting

"You like it so much? Next time there are posters, let Cheng Qin bring one for you," Su Xian said

However, she stopped at the door of the room, holding her math homework in contemplation, hesitating whether to knock. With Su Xianyan being so busy with work, would he have time to explain such things to her? Moreover, she hadn't listened at all; what if he explained it and she still didn't understand? Wouldn't that make her seem very foolish?

Well... she agrees with this; she feels that Su Xianyan is extraordinary both inside and out

Su Xian said, "Clearly attending class well, for the next exam, do not be the last in the ranking again"

Fu Ziwen, "Ah? Why is that?"

Game? Oh, she remembered that there was a time when her father was still around, and he mentioned that Cheng Qin's profession was related to games. She just didn't pay attention to it and never asked afterwards

Cheng Simian's eyes widened slightly

How to speak, this is what I call turning over a new leaf

Are these the ones you painted

Su Xianyuan's lips curled slightly, leaning lazily against the edge of the glass platform, "It's not about trying; it's about certainty."

Cheng Simian thought that he probably was willing to teach her, so she eagerly followed Su Xianyans into the room. It is worth mentioning that this was the first time she had entered Su Xianyans room after all this time

Shh, don't tell anyone, otherwise if the homeroom teacher finds out, he won't be able to hold parent-teacher meetings for me in the future. To the homeroom teacher, he is just a cousin.

Oh, it's nothing... there is, there is something.

After procrastinating for half a day, Cheng Simian ultimately gave up. Well, it would be better to ask Fu Ziwen tomorrow...

"Mosquito, if I show any signs of wanting to sleep today, you must slap me hard," Cheng Simian said with a serious expression.

Perhaps she still resents her parents now, but she has already lost that leverage. No matter how much she resents or hates, she must live her life well. She cannot continue to be in a bad state, allowing those who dislike her to see her as a joke, and making those who once rejected her feel that their actions were wise.

Cheng Simian glanced at her and said, "Actually, he is a friend of my uncle."

Really, who is it, is it your brother?

"I have ... ... " Cheng Simian raised her book and, after much hesitation, said, "Did you not say to study hard? I have studied, but the results are not very satisfactory"

"Good." Cheng Simian arched her brows and eyes, skipping and hopping up the stairs

Cheng Simian paused for a moment, her eyes lowered, revealing a hint of softness, "Yes, he is truly wonderful"

Su Xianyan stared at her for several seconds, then walked around her and opened the door, "Come in"

Oh, it is truly wonderful that you are willing to listen attentively in class. Fu Ziwen asked, "Did you reflect on the parent-teacher meeting after it concluded yesterday?"

"Hmm." Su Xianyan stood up straight and casually patted her head, "Alright, you have class tomorrow, so go back and get some sleep."

Upon entering, I realized that Su Xianyan's room was significantly larger than hers, or even than the rooms of Cha Yiguan and Cheng Qin

"Well, someone is forcing me to reflect," Cheng Simian said with a smile on her face, "and they also said that if I do well on the next exam, there will be a big reward."

I do not understand," Cheng Simian looked directly at him, "I listened carefully, but I did not comprehend.

"What’s wrong? Just the mention of studying makes you want to back out." Su Xianyan put down his cup and walked closer to her, leaning down so that their gazes were level. "If you do well on the next exam, you can ask your little uncle for a reward."

The school on the second day

A hint of a smile flashed in Su Xianyan's eyes as he gently tapped her forehead with his finger, saying, "First, focus on your studies before talking about games"

A hint of a smile flashed in Su Xianyan's eyes, after all, he is still a child, "Alright, there will be rewards for progress."

What are you doing in the kitchen so late

Zha Yiguan thought seriously for a moment, "Modesty and politeness, being gentle and refined, may seem quite harmless on the surface, and are very attractive to women; of course, compared to me, they still fall a little short."

There is a need for work

Oh, how spectacular, like an internet café

The character design in the game that is currently in preparation

Oh, you really are not going to eat the cake

What kind of person is Su Xianyan, after all, a can of tea

"It's nothing." Cheng Simian did not hear what Cha Yiguan said again and directly pushed the door into the room. Cha Yiguan shook his head, got up, and carried the cake into the kitchen

I agree with the earlier part, but can the latter part be more genuine

Cheng Simian has missed quite a few classes in the past, so it is indeed very difficult to grasp the content that the teacher is currently discussing all at once

Su Xianyuan smiled slightly, "Is there really something going on or not"

Su Xianyan took a glass from the cabinet, "Just like you"