Chapter 40 (Second Update)
Luo Hong's words proved prophetic; for the next few days, he acted as a messenger.
I took the answers my sister gave me when I left in the morning, and came back with a new question in the evening.
Although he had always seen himself as the link between his sister and his childhood friends, there was an inexplicable sense of strangeness to this being the first time he had put those three words into practice.
Upon hearing this, Luo Yan retorted to her brother, "What's so strange about it? Are people not allowed to be studious now?"
That's too eager to learn.
However, he couldn't say this in front of his sister, otherwise she would take the opportunity to teach him a lesson. Luo Hong had learned this lesson far too many times, so he rubbed the back of his neck and said, "That's good, that's great."
It sounded like a perfunctory response, so Luo Yan scoffed, "Get out of here, I need to do my homework."
I write during the day and I write at night.
Luo Hong tapped his sister on the forehead: "It's been days, and it's still not finished?"
Luo Yan: "As long as you're willing, there's no end to writing."
Luo Hong had no way to respond to this, so he decided that the best of the thirty-six stratagems was to flee.
She ran, creating a gust of wind, and Luo Yan instinctively shrank back: "Close the door tighter!!"
Luo Hong helped her throw it down forcefully, startling her parents in the living room.
Liu Yinfeng: "Keep your voice down, it's so late at night."
Luo Hong: "I know, I'll be more careful next time."
He turned and went back to his room.
“Next time, next time,” Liu Yinfeng muttered, “You always agree so readily.”
Luo Xinmin: I'll talk about him another day.
Liu Yinfeng was also annoyed with him: "Some other time, some other time. My son learned all this from you."
Luo Xinmin spoils his children: "They're my own flesh and blood, so they'll definitely look like me."
Liu Yinfeng was speechless: "Don't be so cheeky with me."
Luo Xinmin had no choice but to keep a straight face and show her: "Is this okay?"
Sure, of course it's possible.
Liu Yinfeng: Let's see how long you can hold it in.
In less than a minute, Luo Xinmin's lips relaxed and involuntarily curled upwards.
But when he was young, he was known for being bitter and resentful, as if the whole world had offended him.
When Liu Yinfeng met him through an introduction, she thought he had a particularly bad temper, and she was very apprehensive after they got married.
After all, it's not just in the countryside; there are plenty of men in Beijing who beat their wives.
It's unbelievable that more than 20 years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the couple's locations have been reversed.
Liu Yinfeng herself had a smooth marriage, so naturally she hoped that her children would all have good marriages.
She said, "I met Xiao Chen today. She said her younger brother is studying at the Polytechnic University, and she kept asking me about Yan Yan."
How old is your daughter? Luo Xinmin: "Does she look like she's finally coming of age?"
Liu Yinfeng: "I guess I'll only have a chance to realize things when I meet the right person? But I didn't agree. University students aren't allowed to date, and I didn't want to delay her graduation."
She had heard about the methods schools used to crack down on male-female relationships, but it was quite strange that they didn't prohibit students from getting married.
Their two children were the apple of their eye, and Luo Xinmin knew his wife wouldn't agree to something so casually.
He said, "Our girl is good in every way, there's no rush."
Liu Yinfeng: "I'm definitely not in a hurry for Yanyan, I'm just worried about your son right now."
She slammed her hand on the table: "I don't think he'll be able to make a difference in the next two or three years. Let's just buy a TV."
A television? That's good.
Luo Xinmin: "Do you have enough money at home?"
He doesn't manage money at home, and he can't say exactly how much he has.
The couple always did everything they could to take care of their children.
Liu Yinfeng: "It's definitely enough. It was originally saved for your son's wedding."
Luo Xinmin chuckled: "Isn't my son your son anymore?"
Liu Yinfeng slapped him: "I'd rather stuff it back in my stomach, so I won't get angry when I see it."
On the bright side, Luo Xinmin said, "We'll have a television soon."
Liu Yinfeng: "So you mean you can get tickets?"
Luo Xinmin: "Yes, I can. I'll search for it for a few days."
He's been with the company for thirty years; how much influence does he actually have?
Liu Yinfeng: "Then hurry up, so you can show off when people come to visit during the New Year."
That's the truth; everyone wants to have face in public.
Luo Xinmin looked around and said, "Then we still need a new cabinet."
"We need a new cabinet," Liu Yinfeng said. "I'll look into it tomorrow."
The couple moved around the dresser in the living room early the next morning. Luo Yan, who was about to go out, saw this and pulled her foot back, asking, "Mom, Dad, what are you doing?"
Liu Yinfeng said excitedly, "Your dad and I are thinking of putting a TV here."
television? ?
Luo Yan knew the family had savings, but she was still surprised and said, "Why did you suddenly think of buying this?"
Before her son even left the house, Liu Yinfeng deliberately said loudly, "Anyway, I'm not getting married, so the money's gone."
"That's great!" Luo Hong said, taking a bite of his steamed bun. "You'll have plenty of time to watch TV from now on, so don't worry about taking care of your grandson."
He went into the room and came out saying, "I'll pay one hundred."
Liu Yinfeng was surprised: "You actually still have a hundred yuan."
She was very good at calculating the accounts and knew that before her son became a full-time employee, he would definitely have no money left over each month. After becoming a full-time employee, he would receive a maximum of thirty-five yuan in night shift allowance. Now he also sends ten yuan home every month, so the amount he has left is about the same as before. Logically, he shouldn't have so much money.
Luo Hong didn't intend to keep it a secret forever, and said, "I've invested in the third party."
Surprisingly, her parents weren't surprised at all, and Liu Yinfeng even quickly guessed, "Did my younger sister have a share too?"
Luo Yan couldn't help but laugh: "Mom, are you really that convinced that my brother's pockets are empty?"
Liu Yinfeng: "His fingers are three zhang wide, what can he possibly store?"
"That's an exaggeration," Luo Hong said. "It's because I don't earn enough."
Thirty-five is still not enough? Liu Yinfeng: "It's enough to support a family of four."
The city's relief fund this year is seven yuan per person per month.
Luo Hong: "That depends on the child. Someone like Luo Yan is at most half a child."
"What does this have to do with me?" Luo Yan said matter-of-factly. "My parents can afford to raise me."
She was so proud of herself, her chin held high.
Liu Yinfeng had been preparing to give her son a lecture, but she couldn't help but say, "That's right, you're the only precious one in the whole family."
Luo Yan used her charm to help her brother get away with it.
The brother and sister went out together, and she said, "If you're going to give me any instructions, you should at least let me know beforehand."
Luo Hong: "I'm an adult, I might swear a little. As long as it doesn't involve marriage, Mom's words are all bark and no bite. Dad, needless to say, when has he ever lost his temper?"
Otherwise, he might develop a certain temperament.
Luo Yan teased, "How could I possibly have as much experience as you and Mom and Dad in this battle?"
Speaking of this, Luo Hong said, "It's not that I'm not modest, it's been since I was a child..."
Who wants to listen to his "heroic tales"? Luo Yan stomped her foot hard on the pedal: "Go to your job."
She went to the school library and, as usual, found a seat she liked.
Logically speaking, since it was a holiday, there shouldn't be many people in the school library. The place she found was also secluded, and sometimes she was the only person within a three-meter radius for the entire day.
But for some reason, not long after she sat down, a boy sat diagonally across from her.
Changing locations immediately seems unnecessary.
Luo Yan was no stranger to crowded libraries; during final exams, many students brought their own stools to study.
She merely twitched her eyebrows, but her pen continued to write swiftly.
As Luo Yan was writing, she felt something was wrong. She glanced at him and saw that the person had moved from diagonally opposite to directly in front of her.
She was a beautiful girl who had been pretty since childhood, so she had naturally encountered this kind of situation several times before, and she immediately packed her schoolbag.
As soon as I moved, the person opposite me said, "Hello, classmate."
Luo Yan clenched her fist under the table and asked warily, "Is something the matter?"
The other person said, "I'm xxx from the School of Mechanical Engineering. I'm not a bad person, I just want to get to know you."
Luo Yan: "I'm sorry, it's not convenient."
Upon hearing such a polite reply, the other person said, "Sorry, it's convenient for you."
Luo Yan's eyes widened in disbelief, unable to find a reply, but two small flames burned within them.
Zhou Xiuhe happened to witness this scene.
Although he couldn't hear what they were saying from a distance, he could tell from the girl's expression that she was having some trouble. He threw down his pen and went over: "Luo Yan, have you finished your calculus homework?"
Both of them come to the library every day, and recently they've occasionally bumped into each other and would nod and say hello.
So Luo Yan turned around and saw it was him. Although she couldn't say she trusted him, she was still somewhat dependent on him. She said, "It'll be soon. How about you?"
Zhou Xiuhe: "That's about right. Let's compare our answers."
He was already tall, and his standing posture gave others a sense of intimidation. He asked casually, "Are these your classmates?"
Luo Yan immediately distanced herself: "I don't know her."
Even the most shameless person would have to find another place after hearing this.
As soon as the person left, Luo Yan breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhou Xiuhe didn't ask her what had just happened, he just said, "I come here almost every day, feel free to contact me if you need anything."
Luo Yan, who was sitting, stood up to show her respect: "Thank you."
She only reached Zhou Xiuhe's shoulder, so she had to tilt her head back to speak.
A ray of sunlight, seemingly from nowhere, shone directly into her eyes, reflecting gently like the bright moon.
Zhou Xiuhe couldn't help but wonder: how come he had no impression of a girl like this before?
He was always polite and felt that having such thoughts was already overstepping his bounds, so he said even more politely, "It's alright, we're all classmates."
He finished speaking and returned to his seat without any hesitation.
Luo Yan couldn't help but steal a glance at him and found that his posture was very upright and straight, like a pine tree.
Looking again, she saw that "Green Pine" was also looking at her.
Their eyes met, and Luo Yan felt a little embarrassed. She bit her lip and smiled, then quickly sat up straight and continued reading, but for some reason, she seemed restless and wanted to leave before her usual lunchtime.
As she was packing her things, she felt something in her pocket, deliberately turned her foot in Zhou Xiuhe's direction, and placed two candies in front of him.
Not knowing what to say, I simply pointed at the two of them.
Zhou Xiu smiled, peeled one open, put it in his mouth, and said thank you with his eyes.
Strangely enough, he looks very upright, the kind of person who is good at academics and follows the rules, but there is a frivolous look in his eyes, and the corners of his eyes look like someone has drawn them upwards.
Luo Yan waved slightly and said "goodbye," finding this silent communication quite interesting. After walking a few steps, she looked back.
Zhou Xiuhe seemed to be looking at her the whole time, but suddenly he didn't know where to look.
Luo Yan initially thought she was the only one who was a little flustered, but seeing that he was also flustered made her feel much better.
She couldn't quite grasp the source of her smugness, but she was in a great mood, and her braids bounced along with her.
The strands of hair seemed to brush against Zhou Xiuhe's heart.
He didn't need to count on his wrists to know that his heart was beating much faster than usual, and he laughed out loud while holding the last piece of candy.
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The author's note: I wonder if they all ended up in one pot.
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