Chapter 353 New Toys
In fact, there is nothing wrong with Lin Shumei's ideas in general.
But Chen Chunhua felt that her thoughts seemed a little crooked.
"It's right to pay respect to the clothes first and then to the person, but if they show you are nothing but a useless person after paying respect to the clothes, everyone will just walk away."
"They all got into university based on their scores, and my scores were not low either, so how could I be a useless person?" Lin Shumei retorted. Her teacher said that the highest score for Zhejiang University's admissions this year was only around 640, which was 10 points higher than hers. The lowest score was 547, so she could probably be considered a top student in such a key university!
"I'm not talking about your academic performance, I'm talking about your character." Chen Chunhua corrected.
"If you have good grades, eat well, and have money, being high-profile can certainly attract people to be your friends. But if you become arrogant and proud because of this, and become difficult to get along with, they will leave.
And those who don’t care about your character, and only want to be friends with you because you are rich, their character cannot be guaranteed…”
Lin Shumei's eyes widened the moment her mother said that, "What's wrong with my character?"
"I didn't say there was anything wrong with your character."
Chen Chunhua was a little confused and didn't know how to educate her about this matter.
"The reason is very simple, just like me." Lin Shuchao sat on the sofa and watched them argue for a long time before speaking.
"I run a shop in town. Everyone in town knows who my parents are and that I'm not short of money. My character is also... not bad, right?
But there are always some people with bad intentions who want to seduce you into committing crimes..."
For example, Hu Qiang, Lin Shumei also knew about this matter later, and now when she heard him talk about it again, she was also thoughtful.
"...Then I definitely won't follow others to gamble or something."
"Is gambling the only bad thing in the world?" Chen Chunhua was really worried now. This little girl was still too young, and unlike her brothers and sisters who were cautious and careful, she was too naive.
"If someone sincerely wants you to commit a crime, they have many ways to do it. You won't be able to guard against things you haven't seen before."
Lin Shumei pinched her fingers for a long time without saying a word. She felt that something was wrong. Wasn't her original intention to wear this skirt to report? How did it become a crime?
Chen Chunhua sighed, "I'm not saying you'll definitely get into trouble. What I mean is that you should try to keep a low profile and act like a student when you go to school. It's not like you're entering a beauty pageant, so just be good enough."
In the end, Lin Shumei folded the skirt and put it into the suitcase. Okay, let's be low-key and deal with it when the big occasion comes.
Before school officially started, Lin Shumei called her second brother again. She had called him before when she received the admission letter.
Lin Shugan was about to take an exam, but he still took the time to go out and buy a watch for his sister and sent it back. He also sent a gift from Chen Xiahua, an exquisite leather shoulder bag, which was very suitable for Lin Shumei's vain personality.
This time, Lin Shumei called again to tell her brother that she had received the gift and loved it. She was going to the provincial capital to go to school, and her grandmother, sister, and Lin Shuchao would take her there. It was a pity that you, second brother, were still not here.
Lin Shugan smiled gently on the other end of the phone, coaxing his youngest sister softly, "I should have some vacation time after I finish my exams. Can I come to your school to see you then?"
"Really? Really?! It's settled then! Whoever goes back on their word is a puppy!"
When Lin Shugan hung up the phone, the smile on his face was still there. His roommate Zhang Shaowen had just come back with a book in his arms. He had been watching him for a long time. Now that he saw that he had finally finished the call, he asked with a look of surprise and gossip,
"Hey! Lao Lin, are you dating someone? You look so happy, and your voice is so gentle, but who the hell is this girl..."
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Lin Shugan poked him with his elbow in anger, "My little sister! My dear sister!"
Two years of military life have not only made the facial features of this pale-faced scholar firmer and smoother, but also made him tougher in temper. Especially when talking to his comrades, he would curse loudly and would never whisper softly, otherwise he would be regarded as a coward.
"Your little sister! You're the one who scored 630 on the college entrance exam this year?" Zhang Shaowen groaned, rubbed his stomach, which didn't hurt much, and smacked his lips. "That's really amazing!"
"Hey, didn't you say she's four years younger than you? Doesn't that mean she's four years younger than me? Do you have a partner? What do you think of me? 48 is a match made in heaven, there's no need for matching horoscopes! Second brother?"
"Zhang Shaowen, are you itching for trouble? You even dare to hit on my sister? It's been too long since I gave you a few falls to wake you up..."
"Hey hey hey... Gentlemen don't use their hands to talk!"
"I'm a soldier!"
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Lin Shumei went to register a day in advance, on the weekend. Lin Shuying happened to be on vacation, so the whole family of six was sent to the school.
We were still driving a van. There was no other way, as this time there were not only a lot of people but also a lot of stuff.
When Lin Shuying went to college six years ago, the largest part of her luggage was mainly bedding, quilt, pillow and pad. There were not many other things, and some of them were bought when she arrived in Shanghai.
But Lin Shumei had to bring a lot of clothes and shoes, plus the things that Lin Guoqing and Lin Shuchao brought back for her from Shanghai, the whole car was crammed with things. Not only was the trunk full, the middle aisle of the van was full, and even a big bag was placed on Chen Chunhua's legs.
You ask why Lin Shumei didn't put it on her lap? Because she was busy playing with her new toy!
Since she achieved the highest score among the four siblings of the Lin family, which was also an unprecedented high score in Sihe Village and even in Qingshui Town, everyone, whether they were watching outside or the family members inside, and of course Lin Shumei herself, felt that they deserved a reward.
Chen Chunhua let her apply for it herself. She would give her whatever she wanted, as long as it wasn't too excessive, whether it was a car or a house.
Lin Shumei first signed up for a mobile phone, but was vetoed by Chen Chunhua - "Have you ever seen anyone go to school with a brick?"
Besides, people only buy mobile phones for business needs. As a student, can you earn back the money you spend on this mobile phone?
So Lin Shumei settled for the second best and asked for a pager.
This thing costs 2,000 yuan, which is still a sky-high price for many ordinary families. They may not even earn that much in a year. But for the Lin family, where even the third child can spend 2,800 yuan to buy a skirt for his younger sister, it is nothing.
For business convenience, Chen Chunhua and Lin Guoqing already had one, and Lin Shuying also bought one at the beginning of the year. Now that Lin Shumei was away from home, if she wanted one, it wouldn't be a problem for her to be able to contact her.
So Chen Chunhua asked Lin Shuying to bring her one back from Shanghai, which she had just received today.
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