Chapter 6

Jiang Junyu chuckled and shook her head helplessly: "Didn’t we say there are important matters to attend to later? Why indulge her like this."

After a few days, Wen Ge felt somewhat dejected

If one wishes to keep up, it is estimated that some effort will be required. However, my casual glance at it while helping her browse through does not have much effect

Wen Shaoyuan glanced at her, his long fingers lightly tapping the steering wheel twice. After pondering for a few seconds, he finally nodded, signaling her to get in the car

It is not that she is not intelligent, but rather that Wen Ge has not yet developed the intention to study diligently. Whenever exams come around, she resorts to last-minute cramming, managing to achieve a score that is neither too high nor too low, just enough to pass with a lackluster effort

One could watch Jiang Junyu push open the door and leave, her figure gradually receding into the distance. In a moment of daze, it seemed as if her silhouette was slowly fading away, as if it were about to disappear completely

However, upon hearing the song, I realized that passing was my grandmother's bottom line, and since then, I have never scored below passing.

Without hesitation, he nodded in agreement

10:00 AM

The old gentleman held the teacup, kind and amiable: "Great-grandfather's educational level is not high, but in our era, there were few opportunities for learning, and even fewer people who cherished the chance to study. I dropped out after graduating from middle school and worked as a teacher for a while... However, with my temperament, teaching would only mislead the students. Later, I came to terms with it and turned to business."

"Junyu entrusted you to me." She suddenly remembered something, smiled, and looked at Wenge: "I cannot guarantee other things, but Aunt Xin will definitely ensure that we Wenge have enough to eat."

I understand. He seemed to have thought of something and smiled. His gaze fell on Wen Ge, just in time to catch her daydreaming, and he tilted his head slightly, staring at her

Wen Jing chuckled softly, teasingly saying, "It is hard to buy your willingness with a thousand gold pieces. Since you and Wen Ge have a good rapport, please take care of her for me when I am not around."

Before I could regain my composure, I heard him add, "Once your school starts, I will give you extra lessons on the weekends."

But now, it is no longer the same

the fifth day of the year

Wen Shaoyuan seemed to ponder for a moment, remaining silent

Listening to the song

On the morning of the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the Wen couple prepared to set off. The old gentleman seemed to be troubled again, as he kept his door closed all morning and did not see anyone. Even breakfast was personally brought up by Aunt Xin.

He sat sideways, lazily and casually, with one hand lightly resting on the armrest of the sofa. As he was speaking with the teacher, his gaze was directed at the other person, maintaining a polite eye contact. ... The corners of his lips curved into a faint smile, something indescribable ... . ... Handsome and lofty.

She found it somewhat novel: "Great-grandfather, are you making fun of me?"

She has not been good at mathematics since childhood. During a mischievous moment, she even scored ... 45 points. That was the only time her grandmother, with a stern face, took a broom and hit her. After just a few strikes, she cried as if she had suffered a great injustice, and in the end, it was left unresolved

Listening to the song attentively, I helped Aunt Xin pack the pastries and snacks that Jiang Junyu wanted to take away

He closed the door and walked closer

Separation, no matter how many times one experiences it, will never become a habit

Wen Ge immediately pretended as if nothing had happened, burying himself in his book

How is she

It is already lunchtime, and the tutoring teacher is sitting on the sofa chair reading a book. Since the tutoring sessions last all day, the teacher's lunch is delivered by the hotel, and they eat together in the room with Wenge.

Due to the emotions of parting, Wen Ge appeared gloomy all morning

In this household, only Aunt Xin is able to serve every bowl of water evenly. She knows that Jiang Junyu enjoys some of the small pastries and snacks she makes. Concerned that they might not be fresh if prepared too early, she began her preparations in the kitchen before dawn.

The old gentleman stole a few glances as he passed by, and thus spent the entire evening in high spirits. This was also the first time Wen Ge witnessed the old gentleman behaving childishly.

"In his youth, the old man was as stubborn as a mule; once he had made up his mind about something, not even nine oxen could pull him back. His temperament is truly peculiar..." Aunt Xin lamented, letting out a sigh, "I think Wen Jing is quite good, yet he doesn't like him at all and doesn't understand him. Therefore, he never sees him off when he leaves home. At times like this, he would shut himself in and refuse to see anyone; otherwise, he would be up on the upper floor in a fit of rage"

By the time she realized what she had done, she was already leaning on the car window on Wen Shaoyuan's side, pleading with him: "Uncle, can I go too?"

... ...

Wen Shaoyuan took some time off to inspect her study situation

I understand. Wen Shaoyuan pondered, "My original intention was to get a grasp of her fundamentals and, by the way, ensure that she at least knows the content of the first volume of the first year of junior high school."

Wen Ge let out a sound of "Ah", in disbelief

Wen Shaoyuan made a sound of acknowledgment, sitting close by. He lightly tapped her head with his curled finger, speaking in a calm tone: "Read your book." After saying this, he turned to look at the teacher and continued with the question that had just been interrupted.

While the entire City A was still immersed in the joyful atmosphere of the New Year, the first remedial class in Wen Ge's life began

Listening to the song in silence

Delivering a lecture at such a rapid pace poses a challenge for someone like Wen Ge, whose academic performance is mediocre and lacks depth

Last night, Jiang Junyu slept in her room. The two of them turned off the lights and spoke throughout the night, illuminated only by the dim light from outside the window... especially expressing apologies for leaving her behind

After seeing off Wen Jing and Jiang Junyu at the airport, Wen Shaoyuan accompanied her to look at the tarmac for a while in front of the airport's floor-to-ceiling windows

I am very thankful, very appreciative, and also very grateful

Wen Shaoyuan hurried back to drive Wen Jing and Jiang Junyu to the airport. Since Wen Shaoyuan would be returning to the hotel later as planned, Wen Ge was originally supposed to stay at home.

Her grandmother dotes on her, perhaps as a way to compensate for the lack of maternal and paternal love in her life, and this affection has nearly reached the level of indulgence

In the past, when she was by her grandmother's side, she was able to act according to her own temperament. She was not a girl who could suppress her personality; she was lively and spirited. She loved to play and make noise, often chatting and goofing off with her deskmate during class, and she had frequently caused disruptions for the teacher. Her focus on studying constituted only ten percent of her life.

As soon as the words were spoken, without waiting for the response from the singer, they continued to say to themselves: "This young couple truly treats you well"

Upon hearing the song and recognizing that familiar voice, I was taken aback, only then realizing that he had arrived at some point without my noticing, and I felt a surge of surprise: "Uncle."

In fact, this does not mean much to Wen Ge.

The mock exam paper was personally handed to him by Wen Ge after finishing the tutoring session the next day, upon returning to the Wen family with Wen Shaoyuan. To be honest, the mathematics paper was somewhat dismal.

Seeing her listen attentively and with interest, the old gentleman continued to ramble on about various topics. By the time Wen Shaoyuan spoke up to interrupt, the conversation had already strayed too far off course to be brought back.

Thus, as Wen Ge listened in a state of confusion, shrouded in clouds and mist... he finally felt a slight sense of regret for his former self, who was so carefree and untroubled.

They, along with Wen Jing, provided her with a home, offering her warmth that she had long ceased to feel. At the very least, there was a place to shield her from the wind and rain, where she could have enough to eat and wear, and continue her education

It was almost instinctive that I chased after it

The warm sun, which had been faintly visible through the clouds all morning, finally emerged as the thick clouds parted. The dazzling golden light descended from the horizon, dyeing the edges of the entire expanse of clouds in a reddish-golden hue, as if a layer of gold trim had been applied, surging and rolling.

Wen Shaoyuan glanced at Wen Ge, who had already wrapped her arm around Jiang Junyu's, leaning in closely, and with a relaxed expression, he chuckled lightly, "It is rare for someone to make me want to indulge."

They are still so young, and in fact, it is quite inconvenient for them to carry themselves. Wen Ge sincerely hopes that they can have their own lives, and not be bound, constrained, or suppressed because of her presence

It was a feeling of a gray sky suddenly illuminated by flames, completely dispelling the thick fog to reveal the sunlight

Little did he know, this one promise would cost him a lifetime

The metallic decorations surrounding the floor-to-ceiling windows quietly refract a dazzling light, as if this land has suddenly been peeled away from the gloom of winter, vivid like a watercolor painting. Bathed in sunlight, the entire view has become expansive and distinct under the sun.

In a few days, school will start again. He took a sip of tea, and his lips were stained a rosy red by the hot tea. However, he did not mind, putting down the teacup, he furrowed his brows and thought for a moment before saying: "It's alright, take your time."

The Wen family's villa is somewhat remote, so Wen Shaoyuan took Wen Ge to his hotel, booked a room, and had the teacher tutor Wen Ge in the hotel room.

This time... just barely passing the threshold...

Wen Ge could not help but steal a glance at him.

He just sat there in silence, with a blank expression, causing Wen Ge to think that he was very dissatisfied with his own results. In fact, she felt too embarrassed to show her math test paper after looking at it.

Her foundation is somewhat weak, and there is a tendency for her to be uneven in her studies, particularly in the sciences where she struggles to keep up. The teacher smiled and continued, "Her strength lies in English; she has a natural talent for languages. Like most girls, she does not have significant issues in the humanities."

Upon hearing the song, I joyfully exclaimed and hurriedly opened the rear door of the car to get in

She thought Wen Shaoyuan would say something like "Why are you so bad?" but she never expected him to say, "It's okay, take your time."

He glanced at the book pressed under her elbow, looked up to see the tutor sitting upright with a serious demeanor, smiled, and walked over to sit down on the other side of the sofa

There are only ten days left until the start of the new school term on the fifth day of the lunar month. It is nearly impossible to master all the key points of the first half of the seventh-grade curriculum in such a short time. Therefore, the main purpose of the tutoring during these ten days is to help Wenge have a basic understanding of the classes that have been attended and to identify the key points of knowledge that need to be memorized.

Wen Ge was holding a pen, resting the tip of the pen on his chin, his head nodding slightly, and he was murmuring something under his breath, so focused that he didn't even notice when he came in

The teacher seemed to have never encountered such a parent, and chuckled in surprise before nodding: "I will bring a diagnostic test paper tomorrow to see her level. Wenge has a strong sense of autonomy in her studies, and there is no need to worry too much about her learning attitude"

After a pause, he seemed to smile slightly, looking at Wen Ge, unsure whether he was asking her or the teacher, and said: "It doesn't matter if the foundation is weak; she has the ability to catch up, right?"

Wen Shaoyuan subtly raised an eyebrow and asked her, "What, do you think I am incapable?"

A sense of indescribable panic suddenly enveloped Wen Ge's heart

Wen Shaoyuan lowered his head to glance at the focused Wen Ge, raised his hand to gently ruffle her fluffy hair, let out a soft sigh, and then let his hand fall, lightly patting her shoulder: "Alright, we are going home."

His voice was kept very low, clearly indicating that he did not want to disturb her