Chapter 6 Everything is progressing in a positive direction

Although she has that kind of relationship with Tang Yueying, I cannot bring myself to dislike her because she is so adorable

My parents also hurried downstairs, rushing to the company

"Xiao Chen, has something happened?" My aunt looked at me earnestly.

I couldn't help but laugh; they finally didn't barge into the room and cause a ruckus, but instead sat in the living room watching television

I awkwardly smiled and shook my head, "I did not get into Shiyi High School, I am currently attending Lanhua Middle School."

I do not wish to go, but there is no choice, as the other party is an elder

Tang Yueying also walked out of the room, and everyone took their seats in the dining hall

Father is speaking with them, while Mother is preparing lunch in the kitchen

In the afternoon, we each headed to school

She came to thank me, and after parting ways to go home, the wavy hair also returned home

She is not my mother's sister, but she is indeed a member of my mother's family; in any case, Tang Yueying and I need to address her as aunt.

Aunt's voice grew fainter, clearly having come to an understanding. I, who attended Lanhua Middle School, was not a student in the key class, but rather a student in the regular class

Due to this situation, Lin Ling specifically came to express her gratitude to me

Would Tang Yueying knock on the door in such a polite manner

I did not answer Tang Yueying's question

I nodded, and my aunt turned to Wang Shizhong, saying, "In the past, Xiao Chen gave you such a precious reference book. If he encounters any learning problems, you must teach him without reservation, do you understand?"

"Xiao Chen, come here and talk to your aunt," my aunt said warmly, waving her hand to signal me to come over

Mother and aunt are having a very pleasant conversation

At this moment, Mother called everyone to wash their hands and eat in the kitchen, while Father extinguished the cigarette in his hand and invited Aunt and Wang Shizhong to dinner

The question posed by his aunt left Wang Shizhong, who was bowing his head to eat, momentarily stunned

A third-rate high school like Lanhua Middle School only offers hope for university admission to students in the key classes, while students in the regular classes are merely those who are idling away their time.

Sitting beside my aunt, she held my hand and looked at me earnestly. Her hands were very rough, clearly a result of having done a lot of hard work.

Her actions moved me somewhat

Aunt truly dotes on Wang Shizhong

Sitting on the other side, Wang Shizhong lowered his head and adjusted his glasses several times, clearly feeling quite embarrassed

The fees for ordering school uniforms and class funds were all paid during the enrollment period at the beginning of the school year

Father wore a frown, he did not speak, and lit a cigarette to smoke.

The boy wearing black-framed glasses is named Wang Shizhong, and he is my aunt's son

Xiao Chen, my dear, I do not understand much, but I know that by studying hard and getting into university, at least I won't have to do those dirty and exhausting jobs. Only those who have received an education can hold official positions and engage in large businesses.

"Xiao Chen, are you in high school now?" My aunt asked me with a smile, "Your grades are so good, you must be attending the First High School in the city."

Oh, Xiaocheng, are you also in the key class? Are you in the same class as Shizhong?

Seeing that both of us were so obedient, my aunt revealed a happy smile

He brought several people

However, I am somewhat surprised that my aunt is dressed very simply; it is currently the middle of winter, and she is even wearing somewhat thin clothing

Auntie was taken aback, looking at me in disbelief, "Is that little Chen in the class next door? But you are in the first year of high school, isn't there only one key class..."

I did not pay attention to this matter, I lowered my head to eat.

The reason for returning today is to host my aunt

I responded in this way, "The situations of the regular class and the key class are different; I am not aware of the circumstances in their class"

A plainly dressed middle-aged woman is sitting on the sofa with a young man.

Due to various reasons, it has turned out this way. I responded perfunctorily.

It should be that my boyfriend has mentioned my capabilities. Although I didn't ask Lin Ling about the wavy curls, I also did not make things difficult for her

The fact is that he is not just one person coming over

That's good! Aunt showed a relieved smile, "You and Shizhong are in the same school. In the past, your grades were better, and he sought your help. Now his grades have improved, and he is in the key class. Xiaocheng, if you have any questions, you must ask him."

Tang Yueying stood at the kitchen door with her arms crossed over her chest, speaking to me, "What difference does it make between the key class and the regular class? The school confiscated the money, so they confiscated it. Why don't you just tell the truth?"

Receiving such a response, Aunt nodded and did not pay it any further attention

Perhaps she is grateful to our family for lending her money, and grateful that I once gave reference books to Wang Shizhong, which is why she is now showing such concern for me

As for what he needs the money for, that is his business, and I have no say in it

Although we are cousins, we have hardly spoken to each other

Watching her walk away, I smiled and also headed home

Auntie was very surprised, it seems she was still unaware of my poor performance in the high school entrance examination. "Your previous grades were quite good, I even came to ask you for reference books before."

Wang Shizhong, wearing glasses, nodded

We are considered to be cousins, but neither of us knows who is the older cousin and who is the younger cousin

I have a feeling that everything is developing in a positive direction

Having reviewed your reference book, although Shizhong has also been admitted to Lanhua Middle School, he is in the key class

Not having seen Tang Yueying, it is estimated that she is in her room

Lin Ling smiled at me and waved her hand, then walked into the living room

After taking a few steps forward, she realized that she was still holding onto my arm and hurriedly let go.

I was puzzled when I opened the door and saw Lin Ling with a sweet smile

Upon returning home, I was surprised to find guests at my house

After washing the dishes, I returned to my room, and suddenly there was a knock on the door.

Hearing his mother ask that, Wang Shizhong pushed up the glasses on his nose and said, "Mom, Tang Chen is not in our class"

Tang Yueying embraced Lin Ling's waist, kissed her doll-like face, and seemed to challenge me with that gesture

After they left, I tidied up the dishes and entered the kitchen to wash them

When my grades were good, my parents would fulfill my every request.

Your previous studies were so good, which shows that you are not lacking in intelligence. There are still three years until the college entrance examination, so you should work hard. You must get into university. Just look at your aunt who has not received an education; she does some heavy labor every day, barely earning enough for her meals. Now look at your parents; they both have diplomas and are running their own company. This illustrates the difference between those who have received an education and those who have not

On the coffee table lies a thick kraft paper bag. The last time she came to my house, it was to borrow money; I estimate that this time she has come to repay it

Wang Shizhong was dressed in designer clothes, with every piece being of considerable value.

Apart from tuition and miscellaneous fees, our class has not collected any other charges so far

Lin Ling gave me a sweet smile, nodded her head, and turned to walk home

I do not believe he came over to speak to me; if there is any issue, then one should go to him.

After having dinner, Aunt led Wang Shizhong away

I politely called out to my aunt

Upon hearing my explanation, Lin Ling looked at me in disbelief, not expecting that I was so skilled

Upon hearing my aunt say this, my father's expression turned quite unfavorable

I couldn't help but remind her that if that wave of curls dared to trouble her when she got home, she must definitely inform me

It is no wonder, as he is in the key class

As we were chatting, my aunt looked over at me and curiously asked, "Xiao Chen, you also attend Lanhua Middle School. Why does your school always collect this fee and that fee?"

The company is somewhat distant from home, and usually they do not return home for lunch.

After a quiet class, I was surprised when Wang Shizhong, wearing glasses, came over to find me

It is estimated that Wang Shizhong is likely to ask his aunt for money under the pretext of the school needing to collect fees

Tang Yueying sat on the sofa in dissatisfaction, calling out to Lin Ling to come over and watch television together

Aunt, I understand, and I will work hard. I nodded earnestly, not out of mere formality; I am indeed making an effort now

Aunt spoke incessantly, pointing to the boy beside her

My aunt actually compared herself to my parents in order to educate me

My aunt looked at me in disbelief, not understanding how I, who once had such good grades, had fallen to that state

Upon seeing my return, a middle-aged woman dressed simply smiled and greeted me, "Xiao Chen has returned."

Tang Yueying, feeling quite annoyed, turned around and left, no longer speaking to me

It was getting late, and everything that needed to be said had been said. Lin Ling waved goodbye to me, intending to go home.

Wang Shizhong looked over at me, the lenses of his glasses refracting the light. I could not see his gaze and was unsure of what he meant by looking at me