Shen Shi quickly patted her back and soothed her, saying, "Don't get angry over someone like that, it's not worth it."
Song Jiajia said, though her words contradicted her true feelings, "I'm not angry. Of course I had to curse back when he insulted you." Her tone was clearly indignant.
Shen Shi smiled and ruffled her hair, "You're such a precious darling, so caring." His tone was gentle and tender.
After breakfast, the two began to stroll along the street. It was very cold and there were hardly any people on the road.
As they were walking hand in hand, Song Jiajia suddenly spoke up, "Chen Shi, you really want to go back to the city, don't you?" After saying that, she lowered her head and stared at the road, no longer looking at Chen Shi.
"Yes, I really want to," Shen Shi replied earnestly.
"Then why didn't you agree to him just now?" Song Jiajia's voice choked with emotion, her heart aching with sadness.
Instead of offering comfort, Chen Shi said, "Jiajia, look up at me."
Song Jiajia raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes, looking like a pitiful little rabbit with red eyes.
Shen Shi looked at Song Jiajia gently and stroked her face. "Jiajia, I want to go back to the city. There are better resources and it's more convenient there, but I want to come back with you."
"Come with me? But there's no way to get back to the city right now. We finally had a chance, but it's been delayed because of me," Song Jiajia said sadly.
"What nonsense are you talking about? I wouldn't agree even without you. Actually, I haven't thought about working now. I think the college entrance examination will definitely be reinstated, and I want to take the exam then."
Shen Shi told Song Jiajia his long-held plan: university was the best stepping stone for him.
Song Jiajia perked up immediately upon hearing this, "Going to university is great! So many people envy university students, I support you, Chen Shi!"
"You not only have to support me, but you also have to take the exam with me," Shen Shi said, his gaze towards Song Jiajia leaving no room for refusal.
Song Jiajia was shocked, her fox-like eyes wide open. "Me! You want me to take the college entrance exam?"
Her pretty little face clearly said, "Are you kidding me?"
“Yes, let’s take the exam together. I believe the college entrance exam will definitely be reinstated. You did very well in junior high school. Let’s study together after the New Year,” Shen Shi said earnestly.
“But…I…” Song Jiajia was still shocked, after all, no one had ever told her that she could go to university, and she had no concept of it at all.
"But what? Since you love making clothes so much, you can study design. I think our Jiajia will become a great designer in the future."
Shen Shi noticed Song Jiajia's confusion and pointed her in a feasible way.
Upon hearing this, Song Jiajia's eyes lit up. "Designer! I want to be a designer! I want to make the most beautiful clothes in the world!" Her voice was filled with excitement.
Shen Shi grabbed her hand and squeezed it tightly, saying, "Okay, Designer Song, let's work hard together."
Song Jiajia smiled and shook hands in return, "Okay, let's do it together."
Their eyes, brimming with smiles, met each other's, revealing their hopes for the future.
Feeling a cool sensation on her face, Song Jiajia realized that it was snowing.
She always loved snow and exclaimed happily, "Look, Chen Shi! It's snowing!"
Shen Shi was also surprised. If he remembered correctly, he had only seen three or four snowfalls in the past twenty years in Haishi.
"Yes, it's snowing. It hasn't snowed in Haishi for many years. We just happened to catch it this time."
"Haha~ We're so lucky." Song Jiajia laughed happily.
Looking at her carefree profile, Shen Shi slowly curled the corners of his mouth and said, "She is very lucky."
The falling snowflakes landed on the two of them, but their hearts were warmed.
During their few days in Shanghai, Shen Shi took Song Jiajia to visit every place they could, especially the clothing malls.
Every time, they would pretend to show Song Jiajia the styles, but after going there, they would see that this suited Song Jiajia and that looked good, and end up buying them all.
In the end, Song Jiajia absolutely refused to go to the mall anymore. Not only were the things incredibly expensive, but the clothes she bought in the past few days were enough for her to wear for half a lifetime.
The Shen family all have jobs, and they only have free time right before the Lunar New Year.
People often say that during the Lunar New Year, it's a time when all unpleasant things can be put aside.
Thinking that it was not easy for the whole family to get together, his family prepared a lot of New Year's goods this time.
Soon it was Lunar New Year's Eve. Everyone got up early in the morning, ate dumplings for breakfast, and then started getting busy.
Shen Shi is a good cook and helps out in the kitchen. Watching everyone in the family busy around, I actually felt a sense of warmth.
Shen Shi gently shook his head, thinking he might be sick, but his mother saw him and asked, "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
The sound startled Shen Shi, who quickly covered it up, saying, "It's nothing, my neck is just sore and I want to stretch it out. We're out of plates, I'll go to the living room to get some." He then hurried towards the living room.
Even before he reached the living room, Chen Shi was still thinking, "Hasn't his mother always been indifferent to him?"
Why did she suddenly change her mind?
However, when Shen Shi walked into the living room and saw his father reading "How the Steel Was Tempered," he had no time to think about these things.
Shen blinked uncertainly before confirming that his father was indeed reading a book.
He knew his father's habits very well; whenever he read, it was a sign that he was acting out his passion for drama.
This is bad! His dad is definitely going to cause trouble today.
They really know how to find time to annoy people. They can't stay still for a single day. With this much energy, they could be rehired after retirement. I silently complain to myself.
While helping out in the kitchen, Shen Shi kept an eye on his father's movements.
As a result, until dinner time that evening, Mr. Shen sat in the living room the whole time, and didn't move except to drink water or go to the toilet. Everyone else was busy, but he was the only one who was idle.
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