"Grandma Xie, you're still so healthy," Zhou Qiong greeted the old lady.
"I'm getting old." The old woman walked slowly, patting her back. "Where have you been for the past year or so?"
"I'm going to study in Shanghai," Zhou Qiong answered honestly. "After the college entrance exam, I'll come back to see my grandparents."
"Shanghai is a great place, did your dad take you there?"
A hint of coldness flashed across Zhou Qiong's face, but it quickly disappeared. She said softly, "I wasn't meant to die. I unexpectedly met a kind older brother, and with his help, I went to high school..."
As she walked, she told Grandma Xie about everything that had happened throughout the year.
When her grandparents passed away, this Grandma Xie helped her a lot.
Before long, the two of them arrived at a cemetery, which was the grave of their grandparents.
Standing before the tombstone, Zhou Qiong looked at her grandparents. Memories flooded her mind, and her eyes reddened. Suppressing her grief, she lit incense and candles, tore at the paper money for the dead, and whispered:
"Grandpa, Grandma, it's been over a year since we last saw each other. I'm so sorry, I hope you can forgive my filial impiety. Are you doing well down there? Don't worry about me, I'm doing great. Meeting my brother was the luckiest thing that ever happened to me..."
After paying respects to the two elderly people, Zhou Qiong helped the old lady leave. When they arrived at the old house, she stared intently at it, imprinting it in her memory.
Just as I was about to leave, I heard the old lady say slowly, "Your father came to see you before, hoping to apologize and leaving his phone number in the hopes of making amends for the harm he caused you. That phone number..."
Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Qiong interrupted the old lady, saying, "Grandma Xie, everything is in the past, so there's no need to say more. He should have his own family, and I am already eighteen years old. I am a capable adult and can support myself."
"My life isn't as miserable as he imagines. On the contrary, I'm very happy. I have classmates, friends, best friends, and relatives who are not related to me by blood but treat me like family..."
After saying "Take care of yourself" she left, leaving behind a graceful figure. Looking at that figure, Grandma Xie sighed.
Although Zhou Qiong's words were so calm, she could still detect a hint of dissatisfaction and indifference in them.
What makes her happy is that this little girl is living a very happy life now, and her eyes are always smiling when she talks about it.
She was genuinely happy for Zhou Qiong.
... ...
Chu Yi and Zhou Qiong stayed in Chengdu for a few days before returning to Shanghai.
After a few days of rest, time flew by and it was time for the college entrance examination results to be released.
Late at night, under the bright moonlight, Chu Yi rubbed his hands together and paced back and forth in the room, looking anxious and nervous. Chu Fang said, "Can you stop walking around? The results are already decided. What's the use of you being anxious?"
"Chu Lao Er, can you stop making sarcastic remarks?" Chu Yi rolled his eyes. "I'm guessing, the night your college entrance exam results came out, you weren't much better off than me."
"Bullshit! Your brother was nonchalant back then."
"Calm and collected? You were practically jumping onto the roof back then. If my stepmother hadn't held you back, you would have broken your leg."
“... ..."
Zhong Tingyue found it particularly amusing to watch the two bicker, always managing to glean a lot of interesting information about Chu Fang from their conversations.
Zhong Rou, who was standing next to Chu Fang, patted his arm and said, "Brother-in-law, why don't you jump onto the roof? I want to see."
Get lost, you little brat!
Do you think I'm a monkey?
Besides, this is the 26th floor. Do you really want me to die?
You really are my sister-in-law.
"By the way, brother." Suddenly, Chu Yi walked up behind him, gently squeezed his shoulder, and said with a grin, "If I get good grades, how are you going to reward me?"
"Your grades are your own business. Why should I reward you? It doesn't make sense."
Zhong Rou raised two thumbs up towards Chu Fang and Zhong Tingyue, then pointed them down and poked them twice, her face full of disdain.
You two really are a couple.
Same thing!
"Hey, I'm your sister. Aren't you happy for me if I get good grades?"
"Happy."
"That's right."
Chu Fang's lips curled into a smile.
???'?'
“... ..."
Chu Fang enjoyed his younger sister's massage, and when he felt the pressure increase, he asked unhurriedly, "So, what reward do you want?"
"Let's make it clear first, your grades must be good enough for a top-tier university. As long as the requirements aren't unreasonable, I can agree to anything."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yi smiled, revealing her pearly white teeth: "I want a car."
"There are three cars in the parking lot, you can choose whichever you like, it's up to you."
He hasn't driven those three supercars—Bugatti, Maybach, and LaFerrari—for a long time.
He's past the age of showing off in public, and sports cars are no longer suitable for him. They just sit in the garage collecting dust or depreciating, costing millions every year. It's heartbreaking to think about.
"Those three cars are too flashy. I want a low-key car," Chu Yi shook his head.
“That won’t do.” Chu Fang firmly disagreed. “The gift isn’t about what you want, but about what I have.”
Soon it was time for the results to be released, and the room was quiet, as if the air itself had frozen.
After a brief pause, cheers erupted in the room.
"Wuhu! Take off!" Chu Yi's voice was exceptionally loud and clear, as if he wanted to grab a megaphone and shout it to everyone in the neighborhood: "I finally got into university, and I even passed the first-tier university entrance exam!"
Although her grades weren't exceptional, Chu Yi was someone who was content with modest success; getting into a top-tier university was enough to make her extremely happy, even cause her to cheer with joy.
Looking at the scores on the screen, Chu Fang pondered the cutoff scores. Zhou Qiong's score was high enough to get into the two best universities in the country, making her the strongest academic achiever he had ever met.
I never expected it to come from my own sister.
I couldn't help but give a thumbs up: "Amazing!"
Zhou Qiong remained calm and smiled, "It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent teaching and your guidance, brother."
“If he could guide you, he wouldn’t have gotten into a 211 university. Don’t be modest.” Zhong Tingyue patted the back of Zhou Qiong’s head.
“I don’t like hearing what you’re saying. I’m just unrestrained and don’t bow down for grades. You’re too young to understand.”
Zhong Tingyue gave him a look.
After the results came out, Chu Fang asked his two younger sisters if they had any preferred universities. Chu Yi immediately shook his head, saying he didn't know anything. Zhou Qiong, on the other hand, didn't want to go to Beijing and wanted to stay in Shanghai, preparing to go to Fudan University.
Chu Fang did not stop Zhou Qiong's idea. Firstly, the competition between the two best universities in Beijing was too fierce. Being able to get into a university did not mean that one could be admitted. Fudan University was a very good choice. Secondly, if he stayed in Shanghai, he could also take care of Zhou Qiong.
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