Not yet an adult
There are groups and classes in every period and stage, the only difference is whether they are obvious or not.
Nanhong and Yubei are two schools where rich people and good students gather. Such groups and classes are particularly obvious...
Especially those who join the student union.
I don't mean to be disparaging, but this rule is almost unavoidable. In the current environment, it is difficult not to have a choice.
And sometimes you may not even realize it.
For example, when Jian Zizhuo said these words, the reaction in Yubei was much smaller than when Xie Junze spoke.
But their small reaction doesn't mean others will also react small...
"What on earth are you kids talking about?"
Shen Songguo walked up with a cold and stern face, followed by Zhao Desheng.
When he got closer, he glared at Shen Chu first, then gave him a look that said "I'll deal with you later", and then he set his eyes on Jian Zizhuo, looked him up and down, and then asked, "What did you say just now?"
Jian Zizhuo: “…”
"What's the point of winning or not, dating or not?!"
Shen Songguo scowled: "Aren't you all still students? And you're still in the third year of high school! Instead of studying, what a mess you've made!"
Shen Chu nodded wildly beside him: “Yes, Grandpa is right.”
"Besides, he doesn't seem to be a good student at first glance, and I don't want to bet with him, really, Grandpa!"
As Chen Chu spoke, he clapped his hands, creating a great atmosphere: "Grandpa's wise words, high school students should study hard and make progress every day!"
The spirit of the lackey was clearly revealed.
Zhao Desheng couldn't help laughing beside him. He coughed lightly, reached out and patted Shen Songguo on the shoulder: "I haven't seen your child for a long time, but he is still so lively. Haha, he is comparable to our Xinyu."
Shen Songguo snorted and glanced at Shen Chu: “Yeah, in the blink of an eye, the child has grown up so much and has his own little ideas.”
Shen Chu: “…”
"Grandpa, actually we came here today to pick you up. After all, you have been outside for so long, and now you are finally back."
Xie Shiming's tone was light, but it sounded like he meant "I miss grandpa". Shen Chu also kept nodding beside him. At this moment, he took the initiative to talk about when he returned to China, what he did after returning to China, and what he was going to do, but he had never been idle.
"Well, it's good to know that you can do something."
Shen Songguo nodded reservedly, but the feeling of being surrounded by his children and grandchildren made him unable to help but soften his expression.
"But you're still so young, and you haven't even celebrated your birthday yet, so don't think about other things for now, especially don't do anything unnecessary. No matter how good your academic performance is, it will be wasted. Do you understand?"
“You know that Shen Chu’s grades are also very good now, right?”
Before Shen Chu could speak, Xie Junze spoke first.
To be honest, he was a little surprised.
After all, in his vague memories of the past, Xie Junze was not as impatient as he is now?
Xie Junze certainly couldn't keep his cool.
How could he keep calm?
——Before he had the chance to talk to the senior Jiang Chengsu, he found out that he was with Shen Chu's brother and was very friendly to Shen Chu. Xie Junze was standing nearby at the time, so it was hard not to pay attention to Jiang Chengsu's every move after he left.
So no matter how much he deceived himself, he had to admit that even without the relationship with Shen Chu's brother, the senior from Jiang Chengsu probably had a good impression of Shen Chu, at least that was the attitude he showed...
Apart from that, what Xie Junze found most unbearable was what Jian Zizhuo said to Shen Chu afterwards.
Even though he was the one who instigated it, Xie Junze didn't expect Jian Zizhuo to speak like that, and even his attitude towards Shen Chu...
Including just now -
Even if Xie Junze didn't have any feelings towards Jian Zizhuo and was just using their relationship with him, Jian Zizhuo, after rudely stepping on his face, turned around and said those words to Shen Chu again. It was like he had stepped on his dignity and then ruthlessly tore it apart.
So, how could he keep calm...
The only thing he can show off now is his grades and ranking.
Only then did he blurt out these words.
But... After Xie Junze finished speaking, he looked at Shen Chu's face, but found that the other party's expression did not change.
Even when she looked at him, there seemed to be a hint of incomprehension.
It seems like he is saying something weird...
This made Xie Junze even more unbearable——
It was as if he was talking to himself, saying things that Shen Chu didn't care about at all.
But what did Chen Chu rely on? Wasn't it what Jian Zizhuo just said -
"If you think my grandfather said something wrong, why don't we make a bet?"
Shen Chu looked at Xie Junze: "Based on the scores and rankings of this mock exam, how do you think?"
"Wait, Shen Chu——"
Shu Tongtong said at this time: "He is the second in Yubei, did you know this?"
Shen Chu scratched his cheek and said, "Now I know."
Shu Tongtong: "......"
"So you still?"
"You have to have confidence in me." Shen Chu clenched his fist towards Shu Tongtong.
Shu Tongtong: "......"
You're taking too big a step. She really can't muster up confidence.
Not even as good as Jian Zizhuo!
"Okay, Chen Chu, since you dare to compete..."
Xie Junze curled his lips: "If I win, how about you leave City B?"
"Xie Junze!"
Xie Shiming's face darkened, but when he was about to say something else, Shen Chu blocked him with his hand.
"Not really. I'm not stupid. I don't agree with this bet."
"Also, if that's the case, then you may not be able to meet my requirements."
"What request can't I meet——"
"Your father was released from prison a long time ago, right?"
Just one sentence instantly changed Xie Junze's expression.
This also made Xie Shiming stunned for a moment.
"If I win, can you apologize on behalf of your father and the late Uncle Xie? He had previously defrauded his eldest brother of the money for medical treatment and life-saving. After so many years, is he still living with a clear conscience? Can you apologize on behalf of your father?"
"Also, when I say apologize, I mean standing in front of Uncle Xie's grave, bowing and apologizing in front of Xie Shiming."
"Can you get your dad to do that?"
"If you can, then I will agree to your request."
In the end, Shen Songguo did not let Shen Chu and Xie Shiming send him back. Instead, he sent them back to school quickly, saying that they were already seniors in high school and how could they waste their time like this? If they didn't get good grades in the mock exams, they would not be allowed to enter the house!
Blast them two like two puppies.
Fortunately, Shen Chu's early return to China was finally resolved on Shen Songguo's side.
"Let's walk back to school. It's still early. We've taken the whole morning off, so we can't just waste it."
As soon as they walked out of the Zhao family's gate, Chen Chu pulled Xie Shiming to stroll back, but as soon as he stretched out his hand, Xie Shiming grabbed his wrist instead.
Holding him tightly, he walked quickly in one direction.
"Um?"
"Wait, where are you going?"
"This is not the way back to school—"
Before he finished speaking, Xie Shiming took Shen Chu into a small alley, then pressed Shen Chu against the wall and looked down at him.
Shen Chu blinked and poked Xie Shiming's chest with his finger.
Whispered: "Xie Shiming, are you... pushing me against the wall?"
"Behave yourself."
Xie Shiming pinched Shen Chu’s palm: “Or do you want me to press both of your hands against the wall?”
Chen Chu: "......Then let's not do it."
"It would be even more tacky if that were the case."
"Don't learn these things. They are bad."
Xie Shiming looked at Shen Chu and sighed helplessly.
"What's the good of that? Is it good to just casually promise someone that you'll leave City B if you lose the bet?"
Shen Chu retorted in a low voice: "I didn't agree, but Xie Junze didn't dare to respond afterwards."
"What if he answers?"
"Then I--well."
Xie Shiming stretched out his hand and pinched Shen Chu's face: "So you really dare to agree, right?"
"Oh, you are right, am I so dull? I am sure——"
"Shen Chu."
Xie Shiming suddenly lowered his head and rested his forehead on Shen Chu’s shoulder.
Take a deep breath, and exhale slowly -
“Shen Chu…”
"At the beginning..."
Shen Chu opened his mouth, but suddenly he was speechless.
After a while, he finally spoke:
"What are you doing......"
The sound was pitifully small.
"You still remember about my adoptive father."
As Xie Shiming spoke, he raised his head again and looked at Shen Chu with deep eyes.
It was a look that had never been shown in front of Shen Chu before, focused, as if carrying some unspeakable emotion.
His Adam's apple rolled, as if he was holding back something.
Chen Chu inexplicably didn't dare to look at Xie Shiming like this.
He couldn't help but look away, cleared his throat, and then whispered, "Of course... I remember. We went to Uncle Xie's grave, didn't we? Uncle Xie was such a good man, I definitely wanted to help him get justice—"
"Just want to help my foster father? Is that the only reason?"
"I......"
"Also, if grandpa hadn't suddenly appeared and interrupted you, would you have agreed to the bet that Jian Zizhuo proposed—"
"Of course not!"
Shen Chu immediately turned his gaze back: "I'm not stupid! Who would agree to his inexplicable request?!"
Xie Shiming smiled and said, "Are you not stupid?"
"Are you trying to call me stupid?"
Chen Chu opened his eyes and stared at Xie Shiming with round eyes: "Xie Shiming, please be careful when you speak, or I will ignore you!"
"Yeah, okay."
"My bad."
"Forgive me, Chuchu?"
Shen Chu pursed his lips and leaned back against the wall.
But in fact he was already leaning against the wall and couldn't get any further even if he moved back.
"There's something wrong with you."
Although Xie Shiming has always been gentle to him, this gentleness now is a little different...
Xie Shiming lowered his eyes and squeezed Shen Chu’s wrist: “You are not yet an adult.”
How did the topic suddenly come here?
Shen Chu subconsciously said: “Aren’t you the same as me?”
"But in a few months, it will be both of our birthdays, so it will actually go by pretty fast."
Xie Shiming looked at Shen Chu and nodded——
"Yes, you are right."
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