Chapter 3: Ru Ru in her New Year's greetings attire is in front of me, no one can bully her...
On the way home from the banquet with his parents, Song Yu asked his mother, "Mom, where are Zhou Ci's grandparents? He's been bullied like this, why haven't we seen any relatives from his mother's side come out to help him?"
Mother Song said, "The Yan family is far away in G City, one in the south and one in the north. Even if Zhou Ci was wronged, they wouldn't know."
"Didn't anyone tell them? Wouldn't Zhou Ci call them?"
Mother Song spoke indifferently, "Even if they knew, what would happen? The Zhou family has no descendants who grew up in the maternal family, and your uncle Zhou would not agree. What's more, Zhou Ci is not liked by your uncle Zhou. In your uncle Zhou's heart, how can a disobedient son be more important than his face in front of his brothers and sisters? No matter how good the Yan family is, they are only the maternal family. There is a generation gap, and no matter how close they are, they can't be as close as the biological father. If the biological father wants to discipline his own son, what can the grandparents do?"
Song Yu frowned: "That Zhou Ci is so pitiful."
Mother Song was amused by her adult tone and said, "Don't worry about their family affairs. Your Uncle Zhou doesn't care about them, so what's the point for us to worry about them?"
Song's father took the opportunity to interrupt and said, "Ruru, you won first prize again in this competition. Is there anything you want? Dad will buy it for you."
Song's mother angrily said to him, "You only know how to buy, buy, buy."
Song's father smiled brightly: "I work so hard to make money and save up a fortune, isn't it so that you and Ru Ru can spend your whole life shopping and shopping to your heart's content."
The couple made each other laugh, but Song Yu still had a gloomy face and was not interested in anything. "Forget it, Dad. I haven't thought of anything to buy yet. Let's talk about it next time."
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It was already late when she got home, and Song Yu had to go to school the next day, so she didn't delay and went straight back to her room to take a shower and go to bed. However, she tossed and turned in bed for a long time but couldn't fall asleep. After thinking about it, she got up and made a video call to Shen Zhiyan.
Song Yu and Shen Zhiyan have been desk mates since kindergarten.
Over the years, there were several times when Shen Zhiyan was not assigned to the same class as her, or did not sit at the same table with her, but not long after, there would always be one reason or another, and Shen Zhiyan would sit back next to her and sit at the same table with her, which made her feel no novelty at all.
They grew up together, had similar family backgrounds, were both good-looking, took turns sitting on the throne of being the top student in their age group, and always represented the school in competitions together. It could be said that they were as familiar as could be, and there was no one more like childhood sweethearts than them.
Song Yu and Shen Zhiyan never talked in a polite manner. As soon as the video was connected, she looked at the background behind the person on the other side and said directly: "Shen Zhiyan, you are still awake? What are you doing?"
Shen Zhiyan was indeed not asleep. As soon as Song Yu called him via video, he put down the pen in his hand, sat on the sofa beside him, and pretended to have a long talk with Song Yu.
"No, I'm reviewing the questions we competed on this day." Shen Zhiyan said, and then apologized to him with a smile: "Ruru, I have deeply realized my mistake. I should have followed your solution at that time. That way, our answer would be more perfect."
Song Yu said proudly, "That's right!" She looked so smug and pretentious that she almost raised her tail. She couldn't help but complain to him, "Chen Zhiyan, you're such a stubborn person. No matter what I say, you won't listen. It's as if you can't make mistakes. I almost got mad to death."
Shen Zhiyan laughed softly and begged for mercy jokingly: "I was wrong, I was wrong, Ru Ru, I won't dare to do it again, I will only listen to you from now on, okay?" He glanced at the electronic clock on the desk and frowned: "Ru Ru, why are you still awake so late today?"
"I encountered something that made me very angry today. I was so angry that I couldn't sleep."
Shen Zhiyan went through the people who could come into contact with Song Yu in his mind. He couldn't think of anyone who would dare to make Song Yu angry, so he asked, "Who made you angry?"
"It's all about the Zhou family's mess. You don't know how much Uncle Zhou and his new wife have gone too far."
Song Yu and Shen Zhiyan talked about Zhou Ci. During her conversation, Shen Zhiyan did not interrupt but just listened quietly, as if Song Yu was telling an interesting story. But if someone else dared to waste his time like this in the middle of the night, the prince of the Shen family would not be so patient. His time is precious and he would not waste it on unimportant people.
After Song Yu finished speaking, he asked again: "Chen Zhiyan, do you think we can think of a way to help Zhou Ci?"
Shen Zhiyan asked back: "Do you care about him?"
Song Yu didn't think much about it. "I just feel sorry for him. His stepmother is too much."
"There's no such thing as pity for the Zhou family's children." Shen Zhiyan looked at the problem more sharply, "Based on the way Grandpa Zhou behaves, his stepmother wouldn't dare to be too blatant. As long as the Zhou Ci you mentioned is smart enough, he won't be afraid of not having a chance to make a name for himself in the future."
Although Song Yu knew that Shen Zhiyan was right, she was a warm-hearted girl and more emotional: "You are right, but he is just a child now. If he is not properly cultivated, it is easy for him to go astray. How can we talk about his future success? Now I just need to put myself in his shoes and think about it. I feel my back numb. If it was my father who treated me like this, I would probably be so angry that I would want to go up and have a big fight with my father and stepmother."
Her childish words made Shen Zhiyan laugh.
In the warm light of the study, the young boy was tall and slender, his eyes smiling. He was patient and tolerant in front of others, and his words were even more domineering: "Ruru, no one can bully you in front of me. If you are the one who has been bullied so badly, don't worry, I will help you get revenge with my own hands, and I won't stop until I kill your stepmother."
Song Yu was pleased. She snorted coyly and said proudly, "Who needs your help? Do you think I'm a rabbit? I'm very powerful! I can fight my stepmother for three hundred rounds by myself."
"You can do it! You're amazing!" Shen Zhiyan complimented her twice. He glanced at the electronic clock on the desk and urged, "It's too late. I won't chat with you anymore. If you don't get enough sleep, you'll be tired the next day. You just love to lose your temper with me. Go to bed early!"
The downside of having a childhood friend who is too familiar is that Song Yu has become completely familiar with his ways of complaining about her. She is so familiar with it that she is too lazy to respond to his complaints.
Song Yu raised his hand in the video and said casually, "Good night, Shen Zhiyan."
"Go to sleep! I'll pick you up for school tomorrow morning. Wait for me at home for a while."
Song Yu looked at him suspiciously: "Aren't you living with your grandparents recently? Have you returned home?"
"Not yet, but no matter where I live, it won't affect me going to school with you."
"But it's quite far from your grandparents' house to ours, and it's not convenient. You have to get up an hour earlier than usual. Aren't you tired?"
"What's so tiring about this? This extra hour on the road is just right for me to memorize some words." Shen Zhiyan didn't take it to heart at all, and finally said: "Just wait for me at home tomorrow morning. That's it for now, hang up!" He said to hang up the video, but he didn't move, waiting for Song Yu to hang up first.
"Oh!" Song Yu responded indifferently, then hung up the video without hesitation.
She didn't think there was anything wrong with it. Shen Zhiyan always waited for her to hang up first, and she was used to it.
We were really young back then, and everyone had a pure heart. We made promises easily, as if days like these would last a lifetime.
But people grow up, and the adult world has to bear more complexities. They will meet more people and have more encounters. Compared with the feelings of childhood sweethearts, no matter how many years of knowing and getting along with each other, they will be nothing.
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Since leaving his phone number for Zhou Ci last time, Song Yu waited at home for a long time but never received a call from Zhou Ci.
During the Spring Festival of the same year, Song Yu went to Zhou's house with his parents to pay New Year's greetings.
There were many members of the Zhou family, and Song Yu searched the crowd for a long time but couldn't find Zhou Ci.
She also knew that she was a child, and adults were always more tolerant of children, so while her parents were drinking tea with the Zhou family, she asked casually, "Grandpa Zhou, why don't I see Zhou Ci?"
Old Master Zhou was stunned, but he didn't think much about it. Even if such a young child had some thoughts, they couldn't be bad.
He looked dignified, but his smile was very kind. The more he looked at Song Yu, the more he liked him. He asked with a smile, "Ru Ru, do you know my Ah Ci?"
Song Yuyang put on a cute little face and pretended to be obedient to Grandpa Zhou, "I have known Ah Ci for a long time, Grandpa Zhou. Ah Ci and I have a good relationship. He even calls me sister."
The wealthy families in City B are well aware of the wealth of the Song family. In this generation, the Song family only has one granddaughter, Song Yu, who is treated like a precious treasure. It is not an exaggeration to say that she has been brought up in a pampered manner. However, this is not the reason why Song Yu is so famous in the circle of wealthy families.
The eldest daughter of the Song family showed her difference from other children of the same age at a very young age. Not only was she outstanding in appearance, but her abilities were also far superior to other children. She was well educated by her family.
She always knew the right thing to do at the right time.
In an occasion like today where all the adults are present, Song Yu would not speak easily, but since she has spoken, it is still worthwhile for the adults to give some reaction and listen to it. After all, no one wants to lose face for the Song family.
Zhou Ting'an's current wife, Li Yafang, was standing in an inconspicuous corner holding Zhou Shen. She softly explained, "Xiao Ci had a slight fever when he got up this morning. I was afraid he would feel bad, so I asked him to rest at home and didn't let him come with us."
What's wrong with a sick child with a fever wanting to lie in bed for a while? Li Yafang is just concerned about his health. What's wrong with being a stepmother like her? She has done a perfect job.
People who are not familiar with their family affairs would really think so when they hear it at first.
However, on a day like today, it is a rare opportunity to make your presence felt in front of the old man of the Zhou family. If even a child like Song Yu can think of it, how could anyone present not think of it without being a fool?
It was obvious that Li Yafang didn't want to give Zhou Ci the opportunity to stand out, so she found this excuse, but her words were so flawless that no one could find any fault with them.
Song Yu was always very straightforward when dealing with such euphemistic people. She tilted her head slightly, looked at Li Yafang innocently, and asked in a childish voice, "Aunt Li, can I come to your house to play with Ah Ci in the future? I don't have a younger brother, and Ah Ci is like my own brother. I like him very much."
Song Yu is still too young to actually help Zhou Ci, so he can only talk about it verbally.
Although the Zhou family is wealthy and powerful, precisely because of its large size, there are many people who want to share a piece of the pie. If you can have a good relationship with the eldest daughter of the Song family, there are too many benefits. You can say a few more words in front of Mr. Zhou. Even Mr. Zhou, who is always serious and solemn, is very friendly to the eldest daughter of the Song family, and his mouth corners never fall.
Li Yafang was able to become the mistress, which meant she had some real skills. When Song Yu said this, she didn't even move her eyebrows. Instead, she said happily: "That's great. Ru Ru, come and visit often. Xiao Ci is a little shy and doesn't like to interact with people. He will definitely be very happy to see you." Her words seemed like a good stepmother who really cared about her stepson wholeheartedly.
Ru Ru was Song Yu's nickname, usually only close people would call her that. She was not familiar with Li Yafang, and she felt a little uncomfortable being called that by Li Yafang, but she endured it and said sweetly and politely: "Thank you, Aunt Li."
Having said that, Song Yu had never thought of going to Zhou Ci's house to see him. If Zhou Ci wanted to see him, they could just make an appointment to meet outside. The reason she said this in front of so many adults was just to support Zhou Ci and tell the adults that she had a good relationship with Zhou Ci and asked them not to ignore Zhou Ci too much.
After returning home from Zhou's house, Song Yu was still waiting for Zhou Ci's call until the end of winter vacation and the start of the new semester.
But Zhou Ci didn't know what happened and never called her. She felt a little regretful that she forgot to ask Zhou Ci for his phone number.
The Song and Zhou families were located in the south and north respectively, and were very far away from each other.
If Song Yu didn't go to Zhou's house, he wouldn't be able to meet any of Zhou's family members and wouldn't be able to ask about Zhou Ci's situation.
As time went by, she was already busy with her studies, and had many competitions to play and extracurricular classes to attend, so she gradually forgot about this matter.
Song Yu viewed Zhou Ci as a pitiful and lovely younger brother, whom he would help whenever he could. However, after not contacting him for a long time, his enthusiasm had almost faded.
A few years later, Song Yu's grandfather's health began to decline again. As he aged, he was always troubled by ailments. Song Yu had a deep affection for her grandparents, and she spent every summer and winter break with him, wanting to spend every day with him.
At that time, she couldn't even take care of Shen Zhiyan, let alone take care of other people.
She didn't expect that her third meeting with Zhou Ci would be after several years.
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