Mu Nanfang came to the Gu family to study together, not only with Liu Jiu, but also with Gu Xuanyi and Sanqi.
He is in the second year of junior high school at No. 37 Middle School. His academic performance is consistently in the top three of the school year. He has some free time to learn other knowledge, such as computers.
Gu Xuanyi did want to go out and have some fun. He had just started university and was under a lot of academic pressure, but it was still easier than high school.
The seventeen-year-old boy liked wearing jeans and carrying his tape recorder around to show off, but he also knew he was very lucky to be studying what he loved. Everyone else in his family was working hard, and he didn't want to fall behind.
When Mu Nanfang taught them about computers, since there were no physical objects, he drew simple structural diagrams, explained some principles, and taught some basic knowledge.
After learning about computers, Sanqi practiced spoken English with them. Sanqi's pronunciation was very accurate, and he had a large vocabulary. He asked casual questions, mentioning domestic and international events, and had Mu Nanfang and the other two answer in English.
This was an extremely difficult task; one had to understand the language and be able to respond in English, which was incredibly challenging. It was at this moment that they truly realized just how good Sanqi's English was.
Liu Jiu: From now on, we should be stricter with Sanqi. She can master English so well, which is so difficult. A little training is child's play for her.
Gu Xuanyi: Sanqi, you're amazing, bro. You have the right to be arrogant. I'm impressed.
Mu Nanfang: His parents really should see what an outstanding person looks like. Even if Sanqi is smart, he still needs to memorize those words one by one; isn't that hard work!
Looking at their expressions, Sanqi realized they were amazed by him. Haha, Gu Xuanming is no ordinary person!
You're in Class 2, don't you know your sister is secretly trying to give you extra points? And you're still showing off!
The high-spirited Sanqi had no idea what his older sister was thinking. Otherwise, he... he wouldn't have been able to do anything about it. He had no chance of winning against his sister.
The group studied in the study all morning. At noon, Aunt Xiang made braised pork, stir-fried pork slices, stir-fried pickled cabbage with vermicelli, and other home-style cold dishes. This time, Mu Nanfang didn't refuse any of the dishes. When Bao Ni offered, he naturally sat down next to Liu Jiu to eat.
"Brother Nanfang, aren't you going to decline now?"
"Aunt Gu genuinely wanted me to stay for dinner, and if I kept refusing, it would seem a bit fake."
Mu Nanfang met Sanqi's gaze and spoke naturally.
"The South is so nice, so genuine, so unpretentious, it's really good. You can help yourself to whatever you like to eat, Aunt Xiang makes a lot of things."
Bonnie really likes Nanfang's personality. She doesn't like to push and pull things back. Even if she wants something, she'll say no, but her eyes will be fixed on it.
"Aunt Xiang's cooking is delicious, and Aunt Gu's steamed buns are also delicious. I like them both."
Mu Nanfang's words pleased both Bao Ni and Sister Xiang, and they kept piling meat onto his plate.
"Tsk tsk..."
Looking at these people, Gu Xuanyi thought to himself, "Mu Nanfang is really good at this. I need to learn from him; I might be able to use it in the future."
"Xuanyi, what's wrong? Does your tooth hurt?"
Liu Jiu looked at Gu Xuanyi very seriously, her face full of concern. Although Gu Xuanyi was a year older than Liu Jiu, in Liu Jiu's heart, Gu Xuanyi was a younger brother even younger than Sanqi.
"Ha ha……"
Sanqi was laughing so hard. His sister really thought his brother had a toothache, and his brother was really frustrated. Even if his tooth didn't hurt, it hurt!
Bonnie and Sister Xiang were completely baffled by the children's riddles.
"Yeah, my tooth hurts a bit. I just bit into one of my teeth."
Gu Xuanyi forgot about his Liu Jiu's personality; he was utterly straightforward.
After finishing their meal, Mu Nanfang and the others studied for a while longer. Their study tasks for the day were over, but they couldn't keep studying forever.
"Sanqi, let's go listen to some music. There are lots of people singing and dancing at the club lately, it's so lively."
"What kind of dance is this, the Red Detachment of Women?"
Liu Jiu had seen the performing arts troupe dance, and it was quite beautiful. Although she couldn't dance, she thought they were very impressive.
"No, it's just swaying randomly to the music, there are no fixed movements."
Gu Xuanyi and his group didn't go outside, but to the club in front of the compound. Most of the members were children of the compound, carrying tape recorders and guitars, wearing sunglasses. It was quite interesting.
"It's boring."
Liu Jiu lost interest. A group of people surrounded a tape recorder, wearing sunglasses, dancing wildly, not even afraid of dropping their cards.
"Liu Jiu, I'm going home. I can't go to the basketball court tonight. My dad needs to talk to me. Be careful when you spar with Ma Zijun, don't make him look too bad."
"I know, I'll be careful. He's too indecisive."
Mu Nanfang gave a word of advice: "Grandpa Ma Zijun is the commander, Uncle Gu's superior; some things just aren't that interesting." Liu Jiu sometimes doesn't think that much; she's very innocent.
Liu Jiu is also aware of her weaknesses; she is not very good at interpersonal relationships.
In the afternoon, Gu Xuanyi took Sanqi to broaden her horizons, while Liujiu took out a martial arts novel to read. She really liked the martial arts world described in the book, with its fast-paced life of chivalry, revenge, and swordsmanship.
When Liu Jiu and her friends arrived at the basketball court that evening, Ma Zijun and the others were already there, as were Liang Qi and his sister; they hadn't seen them in a long time.
"Gu Yun Chu, let's stop here and not hurt each other."
"Okay, let's warm up a bit first."
Liu Jiu didn't say much and went to stretch her body on her own.
Once the two were ready, they began their sparring match, and everyone gathered around, eager to know who was better, Gu Yun Chu or Ma Zi Jun.
The two didn't know each other well, and after a few tentative exchanges, Liu Jiu began to exert his strength, his movements clean and swift. Ma Zijun had also been training since childhood and had spent more than a year at military academy, so he was no sham either.
The two exchanged blows, and neither could gain the upper hand for a while. After more than ten minutes, Liu Jiu gradually gained the upper hand. With his last roundhouse kick, Ma Zijun was forced back several steps and almost fell to the ground.
"Gu Yun Chu, you win."
Ma Zijun didn't expect Gu Yun Chu to be so decisive and quick to find his weakness. Moreover, she was really strong!
"Just a friendly exchange."
Liu Jiu felt that sparring with Ma Zijun was not as enjoyable as sparring with Mu Nanfang, and it was not interesting. There would be no next time.
"I really think you're amazing. I used to think I was pretty good, but after comparing myself to you today, I really realize my shortcomings."
Ma Zijun had always thought that Mu Nanfang was giving way to Gu Yunchu and felt that he was wrong. Only today did he realize that Mu Nanfang really wasn't giving way.
"We should learn from each other's strengths and make up for each other's weaknesses."
Liu Jiu spoke very politely, but she didn't know what to say; they had nothing to talk about.
"Gu Yuechu, can I talk to you about something?"
"What is it? Speak."
"Can we talk over there?"
Liu Jiu just didn't understand. Why was Ma Zijun, a grown man, being so hesitant? Did he have some secret? Even if he did, he shouldn't have told her, since they weren't close.
Liu Jiu was also helpless. "Just finish quickly so she can go home. I'm bored."
The two walked one after the other towards one side of the basketball court, which aroused the curiosity of others. What were they going to do?
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