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"What’s going on?" Xu Nancheng thought, sensing the unfriendly tone that made him break into a cold sweat.
"Did you forget what I told you that day? I told you not to bully girls," she said.
"No, I didn’t," Xu Nancheng protested defensively.
"Don’t think I don’t know where you learned those words. You weren’t like this before, right?" Lin Zhen questioned, still puzzled. She knew her son well; he was a straightforward guy and wouldn’t have such convoluted ways of speaking.
"I learned it online, just a little trick to flirt with girls," he admitted, glancing at his mother’s fierce gaze. He dared not lie anymore and lowered his head, stammering for a while.
"Don’t learn anything from the internet about how to pursue girls. It’s all about sincerity, do you understand? For her, those tricks are just ways to take advantage of girls; that’s not how you win someone over."
"I know, I know." He understood the seriousness in his mother’s words; there was no need for further explanation—he had to comply.
"Alright then, today I’ll leave the task of moving books for Lin Menghan to you. This is a punishment for your misguided thoughts; you need to learn not to take advantage of situations without reason."
"Okay." This wasn’t a difficult task for him, and he had actually planned to help Lin Menghan anyway.
Sighing, he thought they never seemed to punish him in the right way.
"Alright, I’m going to cook now. Lin Menghan, can you come help me?" Lin Zhen called out into the house.
"Sure." The door opened, and the shy girl stepped out, following them into the kitchen.
Lin Zhen took the opportunity to probe privately, "Hmm, no one around. This is a good place for whispers."
"Ah, Xu Nancheng doesn’t bully you, does he?" Lin Zhen asked with concern.
"No, no! Nancheng is good to me; he treats me like an older brother," Lin Menghan replied. She knew what Lin Zhen was getting at and felt embarrassed but forced herself to shake her head in denial.
"That’s good. If he dares to bully you, tell your uncle and aunt; we’ll make sure he pays for it." Lin Zhen reached out and ruffled Lin Menghan's hair affectionately. "What a good girl you are."
Her face lit up with joy as if it might overflow at any moment.
"Thank you, Auntie." She smiled back sweetly, her eyes sparkling.
"You’re even saying thank you now?" Lin Zhen teased.
"Okay, okay! No more!"
The school year began with registration.
At eight in the morning on campus at Ying Zhong, the sun shone brightly and a gentle breeze wafted through. The wind stirred the light spots on the road, filling the entire school with energy and vitality.
The campus was bustling with activity, filled with students and parents chatting and laughing together. Some parents gathered in groups, joking and discussing their children's growth, while others complained about how quickly the summer vacation had passed, lamenting the return to the pressures of school.
At that moment, Xu Nancheng, Lin Zhen, and Lin Menghan arrived at the school gate. Xu Nancheng was burdened with a heavy stack of books on his back, along with a large package that looked quite cumbersome. In contrast, Lin Zhen carried only a small shoulder bag, appearing much more relaxed. Lin Menghan seemed even more carefree, carrying no burdens at all.
"Xu Nancheng, you can take your time moving those things up. Lin Menghan and I will head inside first," Lin Zhen said with a slight smile, her eyes playfully glancing at Xu Nancheng.
Hearing this, Xu Nancheng wore a helpless expression but replied with a smile, "Alright, you two go ahead." He then turned to prepare for the task of hauling his heavy load.
However, Lin Menghan looked at Xu Nancheng with concern in her eyes. "Nancheng, are you really okay?" she asked softly. Seeing him alone with so many items to carry and knowing he had to walk quite a distance made her feel a pang of sympathy.
In response to Lin Menghan's worry, Xu Nancheng smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, Lin Menghan, I'm fine." He gazed gently at her, trying to ease her concerns.
This was something he chose for himself; even if he faced difficulties, he wouldn’t admit it!
Lin Zhen chimed in dismissively from the side, "Of course! He's a big guy; what could possibly happen?" This was her way of teasing Xu Nancheng as a form of punishment to make him remember not to overburden himself. If she let him off easily this time, it wouldn’t be right.
"Come on, Lin Menghan," Lin Zhen said as she pulled Lin Menghan toward the school entrance.
Yet Lin Menghan continued to worry about Xu Nancheng as they walked until they turned a corner and could no longer see him.
"Alright! There are still some classmates who haven't arrived; let's wait a bit longer," Li Jianguo said confidently, accustomed to handling such situations.
"Oh right! A new student will be joining our class today. Everyone should be welcoming and show off our class spirit," Li Jianguo added as he remembered something about Lin Menghan.
The classmates were always excited and enthusiastic about the arrival of new students.
At that moment, guided by Lin Zhen, Lin Menghan took careful steps toward the classroom.
Lin Zhen stood at the door and knocked. "Li Teacher, is it convenient for you to open the door?"
"Oh! Isn't this Nancheng's mom? Where's Xu Nancheng?" Li Jianguo recognized Lin Zhen because of her connection to Xu Nancheng's good performance.
As for calling Xu Nancheng "Nancheng," it was simply due to his achievements.
"Oh, he's still behind; I brought Lin Menghan over."
"Quickly say hello to Li Teacher," Lin Zhen whispered to Lin Menghan.
"Hello, Li Teacher!" Lin Menghan replied politely and even bowed slightly.
"Ah yes! I remember now!" Li Jianguo exclaimed as he recalled that Lin Menghan was transferred over due to her father's good standing.
"She's a good child; come on in," Li Teacher said upon hearing that Lin Menghan had good grades and immediately welcomed her into the classroom.
As Lin Menghan stepped inside, her bright eyes scanned the classroom curiously.
"Hey, is that the new student? She's so beautiful! I want to pursue her!" One of the classmates, who was joking around, exclaimed as he spotted Lin Menghan, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Besides him, several other boys were discussing similar topics.
"Well, you might want to think twice about that," a boy nearby said casually as he tidied up his desk.
"Why not?" The classmate clearly didn't buy it.
Xu Nancheng didn't talk much at school, which meant that most students didn't know his parents. It was normal for them not to recognize the connection between Lin Zhen and Lin Menghan.
"You'll find out soon enough," the boy said mysteriously with a smile before walking towards Lin Menghan.
"Sister, come sit here." He gestured for Lin Menghan to take a seat next to him, which was Nancheng's spot.
"Okay, thank you, Chen Yi Ge!" She replied with a smile as she settled down.
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