Gao Jiale's aunt is their school's math teacher. Xu Keke believes what she says, but she's still very confident about getting into university. However, she can't say this directly; she can only say...
"If I don't pass the exam, so be it. It's only a one-year term. If it doesn't work out, I'll just come back and look for another job."
Gao Jiale got anxious. "Why don't you understand? My aunt said this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The stationery store is going to introduce you to a job, and it's sure to be good. If you don't go, it will be hard to find a job later."
Xu Keke smiled. Now she understood somewhat why Meng Dong had that wish. This boy wasn't a bad person at heart.
Xu Keke asked Meng Jia to get Gao Jiale another stool, while she sat down and began picking up coal.
"No matter what, I accept it. The worst that can happen is that my job isn't very good. I can accept that. I'll think about what the worst outcome would be and then work towards the best possible result."
Xu Keke looked up and gave the boy a confident smile.
In the quiet alleyway of the afternoon, the girl was as beautiful as a lilac blossom. The wind lifted her hair, gently caressing her smooth forehead. She was no longer as easily shy as before, nor was she speechless with nervousness. Her eyes were filled with confidence and determination, making her easily captivating.
Xu Keke herself had no idea how much influence her smile and her casual remark had on the boy.
In the years that followed, the phrase "strive for the best possible outcome" accompanied the young man through a turbulent life, ultimately leading him to success.
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