GBP Chapter 296 Buried Deep in My Heart
Chapter 296 Buried Deep in My Heart
Chapter 296 Buried Deep in My Heart
It was already past 7 p.m. when I got back to school.
Xu Limin had come looking for Zhuang Xiaoting several times, and this time she finally found her. She quickly grabbed Zhuang Xiaoting's arm and said, "I was so scared! Are you alright? I only heard about the ferry accident at noon, and then I remembered that you hadn't come back. I was so worried!"
Zhuang Xiaoting was arguably the only person at the entire ferry terminal who wasn't shoved, but she was still shaken. She looked somewhat dejected. "Thank you, Teacher Xu, I'm fine."
Xu Limin also noticed that Zhuang Xiaoting didn't look well. "It's good that you're alright. You should rest for a while!"
Zhuang Xiaoting was terrified!
I had a dream all night. In the dream, I was pushed down and trampled on. Lin Dongzhe crawled over to support me and protect me. Then Lin Dongzhe was trampled on.
The next morning, Zhuang Xiaoting appeared downstairs at Lin Dongzhe's dormitory.
When Lin Dongzhe came out, Zhuang Xiaoting immediately hugged him and said, "Lin Dongzhe, let's be together!"
Lin Dongzhe knew Zhuang Xiaoting was frightened, but he still nodded. "I should be the one saying this, Zhuang Xiaoting, let's be together!"
Zhuang Xiaoting smiled, a bright and sunny smile.
The two were reported to the authorities.
Professor Xu Limin went to the Academic Affairs Office to defend the two, and in the end no punishment was imposed. She was only asked to tell the two not to be so blatant, otherwise there would be an explanation.
Zhuang Xiaoting brought Lin Dongzhe to thank Xu Limin.
Xu Limin shook her head. "This was something I didn't think through. Luckily nothing bad happened, otherwise I would never be able to sleep well for the rest of my life."
Shortly after, an outbreak of hepatitis A occurred, peaking during the winter break. However, there were no restrictions on citizens going out, nor were there any restrictions on students or workers returning home.
Li Jia has always lived in the planning bureau's dormitory and will not return to Northeast China for the Chinese New Year.
Wu Shanshan, Lin Dongzhe, and Zhuang Xiaoting returned to Suzhou together. When Wu Shanshan saw Lin Dongzhe and Zhuang Xiaoting holding hands, a wave of bitterness washed over her.
Since going to school in Shanghai and returning to Suzhou, less than half a year has passed, but Zhuang Xiaoting feels like half a lifetime has gone by! Back in the courtyard, Zhuang Xiaoting hugged Huang Ling and cried her heart out.
Huang Ling was terrified, thinking that Zhuang Xiaoting had suffered some injustice. Only after Zhuang Xiaoting finished crying did she realize that she was homesick.
Actually, she was frightened at the ferry crossing and only fully calmed down after returning home. However, Zhuang Xiaoting didn't tell Huang Ling, afraid that she would be frightened as well.
The three people who returned from Shanghai were treated specially in the alley. Everyone who encountered them would greet them from a distance and then move away from the roadside. Some people even deliberately held their breath, afraid that the virus might be spreading in the air.
Grandma Zhuang also called Zhuang Chaoying to relay the message that there was no need for the annual New Year gathering. The implication was that she didn't need to go this year.
Zhuang Chaoying was very upset, but he didn't dare say anything harsh to his mother, so he had to keep his displeasure to himself.
Wu Shanshan returned to the Wu family home and chatted with her family for half an hour. After that, she went to Wu Xiaojun's room, saw the test papers on Wu Xiaojun's desk, picked them up and looked at them, and found that Wu Xiaojun's grades were still as terrible as ever.
"Xiaojun, you promised me you would study hard."
Wu Xiaojun was still playing video games. "Sis, not everyone can study so well."
Wu Shanshan laughed in exasperation, "If you said that to me while you were studying, it might be a little more convincing."
Wu Xiaojun's eyes were glued to the game console screen. "What's the use of studying well? You'll only get a meager salary anyway."
Wu Shanshan earnestly advised, "Whether you go to university or not makes a huge difference in your perspective and level of understanding, and your views on things will also be completely different. Life always has its ups and downs. People who have studied and those who haven't have different dimensions of life, and they have different ways of getting through the peaks and the valleys."
Wu Xiaojun scoffed, "In the end, it's all just talk. Doesn't everyone just end up with the same meager salary?"
Wu Shanshan was speechless. "Do you know how much Dad's salary is?"
Wu Xiaojun actually knew this: "One hundred and twenty last month."
"If you can get into a junior college, it doesn't have to be a really good one, I can guarantee you 400 a month, and I'll make up for every penny you're short! All the way until the new millennium!" Wu Shanshan began to tempt Wu Xiaojun with her promises. "Then you can do whatever you want, and we can even buy a video recorder for the house."
This video recorder is the same equipment used to show movies in roadside video rental shops.
Xiao Jun was somewhat tempted. "Really? But where will you get so much money?"
The implication was that Wu Shanshan had to pay the difference of 300 yuan.
"Then don't worry about it! In short, as long as you can meet the requirements, you will never lack money in the future!" Wu Shanshan was confident; sometimes, a man is a source of confidence.
Although Wu Shanshan relies on men, she still believes that the college entrance examination is the only relatively fair thing. Apart from the college entrance examination, it is difficult for people to find a second fairness.
"I'll make a study plan for you during the winter break. After I leave, if you have any questions, just ask Teacher Zhuang or Brother Tu Nan. They are both good people and will definitely help you."
Good people are safe for their lives!
That year, the farmer finally bought a television set.
It was Zhuang Tunan who bought it. Although he didn't have enough money, Huang Ling paid the bulk of the cost, but it was publicly claimed that Zhuang Tunan was giving it to his parents as a gift.
Xiang Pengfei still didn't return to Guiyang for the Spring Festival. He's studying at a university in Suzhou and doesn't have any income, so he didn't want to add any more burden to his parents.
Although they already had their own televisions, the residents of courtyard number 37 still gathered together to celebrate New Year's Eve.
Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling both felt that they had watched the Spring Festival Gala on TV at the Lin family's house every year for so many years. If they bought a TV and stopped going, it would seem very materialistic and the New Year would be too quiet.
The prevalence of hepatitis A in Shanghai is an unavoidable topic.
Courtyard No. 37 was like a secluded paradise, remaining deserted ever since the three returned from Shanghai. Even Deputy Factory Director Lin's influence wasn't that great; compared to that, their health was more important.
This is also related to Lin Wufeng's pragmatic nature. Lin Wufeng not only considers personal relationships but also values hard work and ability. Once people understand his situation, they are no longer in a hurry to curry favor with him.
"If an infectious disease breaks out in Shanghai, it would be truly terrifying!" Zhuang Tunan analyzed for everyone. "Our teacher explained the relevant data in class: Shanghai has the lowest per capita road area and the lowest per capita living space in the country, less than 6 square meters per person. With such a high population density, the spread of disease would be extremely rapid!"
Xiang Pengfei exclaimed in surprise, "So cramped? Six square meters is only enough for one slightly larger bed per person. Is Shanghai already overflowing with beds?"
Lin Dongzhe gave Xiang Pengfei a thumbs up, "Young man, you have a unique way of thinking!"
Lin Wufeng exclaimed, "Big cities are really different, so crowded!"
Zhuang Chaoying has been paying close attention to news trends. "College students and junior college students all want to stay in Shanghai. The return of educated youth and their children to the city is called a major trend. How could it not be crowded?"