"Sis, since school hasn't started yet, are you sure you don't want me and Song Jun to take you with you?"
Seeing Song Jiao's longing eyes, Song Xia gently avoided the question: "No need, I can go by myself. You'll be entering junior high soon, so study hard at home. I'll come back and cook for you after I register."
"Sister, you don't need to be in such a hurry. We can take care of ourselves." Song Jiao wanted to say that she had already reviewed more than half of the knowledge points of the first semester of junior high school, but looking at her sister's drooping eyes, she didn't say it in the end. She was just a little hurt inside. Why did she always feel that her sister was avoiding her and Song Jun?
After starting the electric car and leaving behind the two burning gazes, Song Xia felt much more relaxed. She was indeed deliberately distancing herself from the two of them because of what happened in her past life. She was always unwilling to get too close, afraid that she would lose control and get hurt again. Moreover, she didn't want to let those things from her past life pass by so easily.
So just be ordinary sisters. She will fulfill her responsibilities as a guardian until they reach adulthood. Beyond that, don't entangle them any further.
After she left, Song Jiao and Song Jun kept looking in the direction she left, their eyes both somewhat dim.
"Have you noticed that my sister's attitude has changed these past few days? But why? What happened while I was away that I don't know about?" Song Jiao looked at Song Jun critically. "Did you do something to upset my sister?"
Song Jun sneered: "Don't blame everything on me. I don't know anything. Song Jiao, don't talk like you're the only one who cares about your sister."
"Then why did my sister's attitude towards us change so much when she was so kind to us before?"
Song Jun was just as annoyed as she was: "You're asking me? Who should I ask?"
The two fell silent for a while. Unable to find the reason, they felt increasingly frustrated and wanted to figure things out. For some reason, their sister's indifferent attitude made them feel uneasy and anxious.
Song Xia is probably the only student in the entire school who rode an electric bike to register on her own. According to the rules, freshmen at University A are required to live on campus, but after Song Xia explained her situation to the department, the counselor and the department head looked at her differently.
Neither of them expected that this year's top scorer in the provincial college entrance examination would give up the two universities in Beijing and choose their University A. It turned out that this was the reason. Instantly, their incomprehension turned into sympathy.
"Song, we understand your situation. We won't force you to stay in the dorms, but the medical school has a heavy workload, so you should be prepared for the future."
Song Xia nodded: "I chose this school because it's close to home, and also because I genuinely love medicine, so I won't let it interfere with my studies."
The department head smiled and said, "I still have faith in your learning ability. So, given your family's special circumstances, if you are unable to participate in some of the school's practical activities in the future, just come to me or your counselor to get a leave slip."
"Thank you, Director." Song Xia breathed a sigh of relief. A long time ago, she had also attended university. Although most of her memories were vague, she still had some impressions of her first time on a university campus.
For example, when it comes to participating in club activities or attending lectures, since it's difficult to get second- and third-year students to attend, first-year students are asked to fill in the numbers. Attendance is also required on-site, and too many absences may affect academic credits.
Although most lectures at top universities are worth attending, she didn't want to be forced to attend if there was a time conflict. The department head's words did indeed relieve her.
"Also, given your family's special circumstances, you can apply for the national student grant. Just submit your application materials to your advisor."
The counselor quickly replied, "Don't worry, Director, I will follow up on this matter."
Actually, Song Xia wouldn't have applied voluntarily if she hadn't said anything, because she felt that she wasn't in a difficult situation, but perhaps the school wouldn't see it that way. Moreover, since she was also the guardian of her younger siblings, if the school found out that there was no subsidy after the family information was automatically uploaded to the school system, the school would probably be in a difficult position. Therefore, she didn't refuse.
The news that this year's top scorer in the provincial college entrance examination did not go to Beijing to study, but instead came to the medical department of University A, quickly spread throughout the entire medical department. Students majoring in pharmacy were especially surprised, because although the best department of University A is the medical department, its best major is clinical medicine. Why would the top scorer come to the pharmacy department?
However, everyone made different choices. Although they had doubts in their hearts, they would not ask Song Xia directly. Instead, they nodded to each other after the class assignments were made.
"Song Xia, I never expected you to be so beautiful."
"A score of 730 is something I never even dared to dream of. My parents were worried about the major I chose, but with you, the top scorer, here, I have a reason to argue with them."
"By the way, Song Xia, which dorm room are you in?"
Looking at his vibrant classmates, Song Xia felt a surge of emotion, and even Gu Ping, who had been seemingly indifferent, was somewhat moved: "I don't live on campus."
"Oh? I also don't want to live on campus. How did you convince the department?"
"Because of some special circumstances at home, I need to go home every day."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent. The girl who had just asked the question felt a little guilty because, in that instant, they had considered many possibilities, most of which were not pleasant. After all, the school wasn't so easy to talk to.
"Song Xia, I'm sorry," the girl apologized hesitantly. "I asked the wrong question."
Song Xia chuckled: "How can you blame yourself? It's not like it's something that can't be talked about."
Because she refused to be interviewed by reporters after the exam, no one knew about her family situation. Seeing that she didn't shy away from the topic, everyone became curious again: "Then why do you have to go home every day?"
"Because I'm the only adult in my family right now, and my younger brother and sister are just starting junior high school. I'm not comfortable leaving them at home, and their meals are also a problem."
When she said she was the only adult in her family, everyone felt sorry for her. She was only a freshman in college, how could she be an adult? But since she said that, it meant that her parents might not be alive, and she didn't even have her grandparents.
No wonder the school approved her request; they would rather not have this preferential treatment.
At this point, everyone felt awkward about continuing the conversation, so another girl awkwardly changed the subject: "So, Song Xia, you're from this city. Do you know any fun places to visit in City A?"
Song Xia watched their stiff tone and clumsy acting with a faint smile. It seemed that she was particularly lucky in this life, always meeting kind-hearted people!
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