As parents, they naturally want the best for their child. For Mu Xiyue's sake, the Mu couple had already considered many things for her. They could have had another child, but they resolutely refused, fearing it would cause psychological trauma to their daughter. They only wanted to give Mu Xiyue their love and didn't want to share it with anyone else.
Thinking about this, Nan Zhi suddenly felt that she should persuade the Mu couple to have a second child. Putting that aside for now, she needed to convince them to let her go to school.
“Dad, I know what you mean, but I’m not afraid. I’ve figured it out. We should look forward and be positive.”
Mu Zi remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "Xi Xi, are you really sure?"
Nanzhi nodded heavily.
"Okay, since that's what you think, Dad agrees to let you go to school. But if anything goes wrong, Dad won't let you go to school anymore."
Mu Zi decided to respect her daughter's opinion, and her mother, who was standing nearby, remained silent, indicating that she also agreed.
"But Dad, my two friends also need to go to school. Could you make some arrangements? Aying is in the first year of junior high, and Shen Xingmian is in the second year of senior high, just like me."
When Gu Ying and Shen Xingmian were mentioned, the Mu couple finally began to take their two extra children seriously.
Gu Ying smiled shyly and asked, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt."
He was pleasing to the eye, but Shen Xingmian, on the other hand, had a tense expression and didn't even smile. Mu Zi frowned as she looked at him and said to Nan Zhi:
"Xixi, can this child protect you? Should Daddy find another one?"
Mu Zi didn't try to hide anything and just said it directly, causing Shen Xingmian to silently clench her fists at her sides.
Nanzhi glanced at him, then took Muzi's hand and smiled brightly:
"Don't worry, Shen Xingmian will definitely protect me. I believe in him."
These words stirred something within Shen Xingmian. His gaze fell upon Nan Zhi, a hint of disbelief in his eyes. What kind of new appointment would she dare to make such a promise?
I was still somewhat moved.
Finally, after Nan Zhi's repeated persuasion and assurances, the Mu couple agreed to proceed with the enrollment procedures for Shen Xingmian and Gu Ying.
That evening, after Shen Xingmian escorted Nan Zhi back to her bedroom and everything was settled, he hesitated to leave. Nan Zhi frowned and looked at him, "You...aren't you leaving?"
Shen Xingmian didn't look at Nan Zhi, but glanced at the wall to the side, and asked in a low voice:
Why do you trust me so much?
Nanzhi: "......"
So that's all it was about.
This is a great opportunity!
Nan Zhi coughed, her expression serious. "Shen Xingmian, I have a question for you."
Shen Xingmian then turned her gaze to Nan Zhi, "Ask away."
Nanzhi gazed at him tenderly, "Does liking someone need a reason?"
Shen Xingmian: "......."
His mind suddenly went blank, followed by an indescribable feeling. His ears gradually turned red, but he tried his best to appear nonchalant and said:
"I've never liked anyone before, so I don't know if I need a reason."
Nan Zhi had lived with him for so long, and even though Shen Xingmian was still very young, a person's personality wouldn't change too much.
Her eyes crinkled into crescents, like sparkling stars. "I know that liking someone doesn't need a reason; you just like them. So I don't need a reason to like you either."
This statement is ambiguous; someone unfamiliar with it might mistake it for a confession.
"Thump, thump," her heart felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. She had never felt this way before. Shen Xingmian frowned, not even giving Nan Zhi a glance, and said indifferently, "I'm leaving first."
After saying that, he quickly left, as if there were some ferocious beasts in troubled waters behind him.
After the bedroom door closed, Nanzhi couldn't help but burst into laughter. Shen Xingmian was too young and too funny. He had already become like this after saying a sweet word. How could he be so innocent?
This was the first time in Shen Xingmian's life that a girl had pushed him to this point. Perhaps he would have been unmoved if any other girl had said this, but meeting Mu Xiyue was like a turning point in his life, causing him great emotional fluctuations.
Even after returning to her bedroom, Shen Xingmian could still feel how intensely her heart felt like it was about to burst out of her chest.
He went into the bathroom, and the cold water splashing on his face still couldn't relieve the burning sensation in his heart.
"Mu Xiyue." Gritting her teeth, Shen Xingmian muttered under her breath, then picked up a washcloth and covered her face, lost in thought.
Soon, the start of the school year arrived. The Mu couple had been busy these past few days, personally arranging a school and class for their daughter, and even bribing the teachers and school leaders, afraid that their child would suffer any injustice.
Once everything was ready, the day for registration arrived.
To make it easier for Mu Xiyue to go to school, Mu Zi found her the best school in Nancheng, Nancheng No. 1 Middle School, the kind of school that requires not only good grades but also a good background.
It's also convenient to pick up and drop off children. Gu Ying is also in the junior high school section of this school. The high school and junior high school teaching areas are only separated by a playground.
When it came time to register, Nan Zhi didn't go. Instead, Gu Ying and Shen Xingmian were led by the housekeeper to Nancheng No. 1 Middle School. The main purpose was to familiarize the two of them with the school, especially Shen Xingmian, who was in the same class as Mu Xiyue. She needed to understand all aspects of the school thoroughly.
Nan Zhi stayed at home waiting. She had long forgotten most of what she learned in high school. Now she was directly in her second year of high school, and Nancheng No. 1 High School was a place full of top students. She was afraid she would be crushed.
I never imagined that so many years later, I would be living a life of fear again, dominated by teachers and homework.
Sitting in front of the garden, he sighed, "Sigh."
"Sister Xixi, why are you sighing?"
Suddenly, another face appeared before him—Gu Ying. Even though he was still young, it wasn't hard to see what his face would look like in the future.
Nan Zhi: "......" Why am I so good-looking?
He raised his hand and ruffled Gu Ying's hair, smiling:
"You're back so soon?"
Gu Ying squatted down next to the wheelchair, enjoying the feeling of Nan Zhi patting her head. It felt so good to be treated so gently.
"Sister Xixi, we can go to school together tomorrow."
Having lived together for some time, Gu Ying had genuinely come to like Nan Zhi.
Nanzhi looked down at him. "Yes, is Aying happy?"
"Of course I'm happy, Sister Xixi. It's all thanks to you, otherwise I wouldn't have had the chance to go to school."
In a place like this, without family, money, or status, he and Shen Xingmian would have a very difficult time. It was thanks to Mu Xiyue that he was saved from his predicament, given food, drink, shelter, and even allowed to go to school.
Sister Xixi, I will protect you and repay you for the rest of my life.
Gu Ying thought to herself.
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