Chapter 1, Thank you, South Wind
Lu Sheng replied: "Last year, your charity foundation funded our school, and the teacher gave me 1,085 yuan."
My deskmate laughed and said, "I know even if you don't say it, it's for the class monitor, right?"
The scolding was close at hand: "Useless thing! Why are you still not up at this late hour! All you do all day is eat and sleep, pig brain! Just look at your report card from last semester, do you still have the face to sleep? Get up and die!"
Xiao Xi was not arrogant in front of Lu Sheng; he smiled and said, "Little Rope, shall I take you to eat a meat sandwich?"
However, upon entering, she found it to be eerily quiet, and her heart instantly sank
Nan Feng possesses a striking appearance that rivals that of any idol star, with slender and exquisite eyebrows and eyes, a high nose bridge, and clear, beautiful lip contours. His lips are thin, naturally pursed, and the corners are straight, giving him a serious demeanor. However, when he smiles, his eyes curve slightly, uplifting the spirits of those who behold him
She is also quite pleased to engage in her little antics below
Lu Sheng's gaze slowly spread out, and she saw the old books scattered all over the floor. Those were the ones she had piled together yesterday, intending to sell. The small room was narrow and cramped; her mother must have accidentally kicked the old books when she returned today, which led to the outburst of anger.
Well. I just want to thank you
Well! Thank you, uncle!
What would you like to eat? Mung bean flour pancakes? Guoba noodles? Fried cake and tofu pudding?
Lu Sheng lowered her head and waited for a moment. When she did not hear him speak, she felt a bit anxious and cautiously raised her head to look at him.
Indeed, when she arrived at the venue, she found that there were staff members cleaning the site
He said: "I have helped many people, and you are the only one who came to me to say 'thank you'"
At 4:45, she hurriedly got off the bus, clutching a star jar and jogging all the way to the gymnasium. The first thing that caught her eye was a row of bright red banners:
Grade 6
A colorful strip of paper, measuring a little over ten centimeters in length, swiftly flipped between her fingers, becoming shorter and shorter. In no time, it transformed into a neatly formed little star. After placing the star carefully, she picked up another strip of paper and continued.
Lu Sheng dashed like the wind towards the direction he indicated, turned a corner, and saw a tall figure ahead. With neat short hair, a dark blue casual shirt, and a posture as upright as a young poplar tree.
The south wind looked at her slender little figure and shook his head helplessly
Although he only ranked second, this is still the best result in Asia to date, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he has made history. Moreover, Nanfeng is only twenty years old this year, and his career is still long ahead of him. Many predict that he will certainly win a Grand Slam trophy in the future, and even his opponents have commented on him in this way
At this moment, he was not smiling. He looked at the girl in front of him with surprise.
Frankly speaking, the woman is very beautiful, with a delicate face and exquisite features. Unfortunately, time is relentless, leaving traces of hardship on her face that even low-quality cosmetics cannot conceal. Years of unfulfilled aspirations have etched two deep lines between her brows, resembling a parched riverbed
Lu Sheng was awakened by the sound of scolding
He was gazing down at her, a faint smile playing on his lips, the smile gentle and light, like the fleeting warmth of spring.
Lu Sheng did not continue to wait for the bus; she glanced around and, seeing no acquaintances, turned around and ran towards the direction of the school.
It is not that I am afraid, it is just that... the more she talks back, the more fiercely my mother scolds her, so why bother
Which grade are you in
Lu Sheng felt a bit anxious, as she needed to arrive at the gymnasium before 4:30, which was the deadline for the event
She had no choice but to quicken her pace and catch up.
She has been living this way for a year, saving four yuan in transportation costs every day
Lu Sheng felt a bit cold. She grabbed her coat and put it on, then raised her eyes to assess the woman in front of the bed who was constantly scolding her
It is almost one thousand pieces
The winter break had just ended, the nights were long and cold, and a shabby chandelier covered in dust hung down indoors, emitting a harsh white light. Her eyes stung slightly from the glare of the white light, and she raised her hand to rub them before sitting up.
Lu Sheng shook his head
Xiao Xi is in the first year of junior high school this year. His parents, eager for their son to succeed, spent several tens of thousands of yuan on school selection fees, allowing him to attend a key junior high school. The effects of attending a key junior high school are evident— the Kang family has become arrogant and self-important, speaking with great confidence.
Go to school, buy a steamed bun and an egg, and eat them with hot water, saving 1.5 yuan on breakfast
The bus arrived, and Xiao Xi helplessly flicked Lu Sheng on the forehead, then walked away.
The south wind entered a room, the door was not closed, and Lu Sheng did not think much before following in. She gritted her teeth and shouted loudly: "South Wind!"
Mother is dressed neatly, indicating that she has been playing mahjong outside all night. Early in the morning, she is already scolding people, suggesting that she must have lost quite a bit last night
Deskmate: "Hehehehehe..."
When being scolded, Lu Sheng does not retort
Ah! Lu Sheng let out a strange cry and turned to run away
Lu Sheng swallowed hard and slowly shook his head with difficulty
Men's restroom
This superstar attended an event organized by advertisers at the gym this afternoon. At the entrance, Lu Sheng saw those banners and felt a bit elated, while also harboring a subtle sense of anticipation
At 4 PM, as soon as the school bell rang, the students rushed out all at once, like a startled flock of birds. Lu Sheng carried a backpack full of new books and held a large transparent plastic jar in his arms, which was filled with colorful paper stars. Not too many, not too few, exactly one thousand.
My mother is 32 years old this year and has a somewhat fierce appearance. She enjoys smoking, drinking, and playing mahjong. She loves to curse and often calls me an idiot, a pig brain, and useless
The south wind... Lu Sheng mustered his courage and called out to him, but as soon as he opened his mouth, his voice was so small that he did not hear it
Her saying this made Nan Feng somewhat puzzled, and he asked, "What should I thank you for?"
Not yet, do you have something to discuss with him
In summary, this is a newly rising giant star
The south wind spoke up, its voice deep and low: "Do you know where this is?"
It is so quiet; it must have already concluded
Lu Sheng got dressed and got out of bed, squatting on the floor to organize the old books. Seeing her oblivious and unbothered demeanor, her mother, feeling somewhat disheartened, decided to stop and lay down on the bed to sleep.
Lu Sheng was overwhelmed with shame and anger, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to hide in: "Yes, yes, yes, I am sorry!"
It is still early. Lu Sheng picked up a composition book and casually flipped through it. This is the essay she wrote last semester, and each essay has comments written in red pen by the teacher, ranging from a few words to a full sentence. Only one essay does not have any comments—"My Mother"
Lu Sheng : `` ... ... ''
In the morning, when Lu Sheng went out, he encountered Xiao Xi from upstairs. Xiao Xi's full name is "Kangxi," a remarkable name likely chosen by his elders because they believed their child possessed the fate of "the supreme ruler." Since childhood, Xiao Xi has enjoyed being sneaky, and his parents take great pride in this. For instance, just yesterday, he stealthily took two large carp from someone at the market, which even made Lu Sheng's mother envious.
Wow! My deskmate exclaimed softly, then asked, "Who do you plan to give it to?"
... ...
Warm congratulations to Nanfeng for winning the silver medal at the Australian Open
Twelve years old
Where, where?
Lu Sheng did not respond
I have a bit of a matter to attend to
Her mother has one advantage, which is that she never forces her to attend tutoring classes; any spare money is rather willingly thrown into the gambling table. Therefore, all of Lu Sheng's after-school time can be freely allocated.
The south wind could not help but slightly furrow his brow, "At such a young age, why not focus on studying instead of chasing after stars?"
China's most talented tennis player to date emerged last year, reaching the quarterfinals in three of the four Grand Slam tournaments, setting a new record for Chinese men's singles tennis. Earlier this year, he advanced to the finals of the Australian Open, narrowly losing to the defending champion, Lawrence
The journey from the school to the municipal gymnasium takes twenty minutes by car, which is not far; unfortunately, there was a brief traffic jam along the way
Lu Sheng held the star jar with both hands and handed it to him, whispering, "This is my blessing, I hope you can accept it"
Her voice trembled slightly, as if she was about to cry, so the south wind could not bear to tease her any longer. He asked, "How old are you?"
Lu Sheng pressed his lips together and did not respond
The scolding continues: "Look at you, with that deadpan expression all day long. You are not doing well in your studies, nor are you effective in your work. What else can I expect from you? Little Xi upstairs is only one year older than you, and yesterday at the market, he earned two big carp for free! And you? All you do is ask for money all day!"
We warmly welcome the South Wind to our establishment
My deskmate whispered, "How many have you broken?"
She groggily opened her eyes and glanced at the alarm clock by the bed; it was only 6:00
The south wind wanted to tease her. He walked up to her, stood beside her, sighed leisurely, and said: "Have you learned to be a rogue at such a young age?"
Unable to communicate, she had no choice but to bury herself in continuing to fold stars
Lu Sheng felt somewhat dejected, and she reluctantly asked one of the individuals: "Uncle, may I ask if Nan Feng has left?"
Xiao Xi asked again, "What is in your backpack? It looks so bulging. Today is only the first day of school, and you haven't received the new books yet, have you?"
The south wind seemed a bit lost in thought
This is her mother, her biological mother
Lu Sheng was suddenly embarrassed by just a glance from him, and she desperately lowered her head, finding it difficult to speak due to her nervousness: "I... um..."
Yes, the south wind
He shuddered, stopped in his tracks, and turned to look at her
This little child appears to be well-behaved and harmless. The staff, feeling soft-hearted, let her in. He said: "He is behind, he is leaving soon, you can go find him yourself."
When he came out of the restroom, Nanfeng discovered that the young girl was still there. She was standing against the wall, her head lowered, the blush on her face still lingering, tightly clutching a jar in her arms. Upon seeing him emerge, the young girl glanced up at him, like a startled fawn, before quickly lowering her head again
Bearing the azure sky, today we chart our course southward, riding the winds and breaking the waves, to forge new brilliance once more
The south wind took a look and saw that it was filled with colorful paper-folded lucky stars. He shook the jar, and it made a clattering sound. "Did you fold these yourself?"
On the first day of school, the textbooks were distributed, but the students were generally still in a playful mood. Therefore, the teacher did not conduct a lesson, but held a class meeting for the students to share their experiences from the holiday. Usually, during such times, Lu Sheng would not be called upon. It was as if the teacher did not see her.
Lu Sheng tilted her head in confusion and glanced at her, "Why give it to the class monitor?"