Chen Xin said, "That's right. Our Ah Jin is such a good student. It's their loss if they don't want you."
Xia Jin said, "Okay, stop talking, the teacher is coming in."
Chen Xin said pitifully, "Wow, I think I'm done. I didn't do well on the test at all."
Xia Jin said, "Believe in yourself. Besides, it's just a small test. If you don't do well on it, it just means you didn't study hard during the summer vacation. It's nothing serious."
The head teacher came to the classroom very happily. Some students saw the teacher's expression and asked, "Teacher Guo, you look so happy this time. Did our class do well in the exam?"
Teacher Guo Jianguo said, "That's great. Our class is first among the four classes this time."
"Really? Who is it? Su Xu or Liu Chengcai?"
Guo Jian said, "Neither. It's Xia Jin. Xia Jin has made great progress this time, which shows that she studied hard during the summer vacation. Of course, Su Xu and Liu Chengcai also did well in the exam."
"It's Xia Jin. If it's not Su Xu or Liu Chengcai, then it's Xia Jin's turn."
"I'm really envious. Not only has she become prettier, but her grades have also improved."
"What do you mean by becoming more beautiful? Didn't you hear others say that she always looked like that? It's just that Xia Qingqing was jealous of her and didn't let her show her face."
"Yeah, and studying. She was originally one of the top students in the class. She just did a little better on the test this time."
"Well, forget it. I guess it's impossible in this lifetime."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin excitedly shook Xia Jin's arm and said, "Xia Jin, Xia Jin, did you hear that? The teacher said you're number one. Ahhh, you're amazing."
"Yes, congratulations, Xia Jin." People at the front and back tables turned around to congratulate Xia Jin.
Xia Jin said, "Calm down for a moment, and thank you all for your congratulations."
As soon as the get out of class was over, Xia Jin followed Guo Jian. When they got outside, Xia Jin walked to Guo Jian and said, "Teacher, I have something to tell you."
Guo Jian stopped and said, "Tell me what's going on."
Xia Jin said, "Teacher, I live independently now, so I need to earn money while going to school. So I want to apply to see if I can leave school at any time. I plan to do some small business and need to set up a stall at noon and in the evening."
Guo Jian said, "Then what about your studies? If you have any difficulties, we can solve them together. If you study like this, you will definitely fall behind. Nothing is more important than your future."
Xia Jin said, "Teacher, if I don't make money, I won't be able to pay for next year's tuition. What future can we talk about? And I promise it won't affect my grades. My goal is to go to a university in Beijing."
Guo Jian said, "Do your parents completely ignore you? I can sponsor your tuition first."
Xia Jin said, "My parents divorced when I was very young, and I came here with my mother. My mother remarried the day before yesterday, and I turned 18, so they kicked me out."
"Teacher doesn't need your money, I can earn it myself."
Guo Jian said, "Do you have a place to live now?"
Xia Jin said: "Yes, my grandma left me a jade pendant. It's worth some money if I buy it. I used it to rent a house. But it's the only thing my grandma left me, so I want to earn money to redeem it as soon as possible."
"And I promise I won't let it affect my studies. If I don't get first place in the next exam, I'll listen to you and come back to study hard."
Guo Jian said, "Well, if you don't do well in the next exam, your application will be invalid. Come with me, I'll get you a stack of leave notes. Then talk to your teacher."
Xia Jin received a stack of leave requests from Guo Jian. As she walked back, she could still hear Guo Jian shouting from his office, "Remember your promise to me, get first place in the exam."
Xia Jin returned to the classroom with the request for leave, put it carefully in her schoolbag, and then packed the books on her desk. Chen Xin saw Xia Jin putting the books into her schoolbag and asked in confusion, "Aren't you going to class? Why are you packing your schoolbag so early?"
After collecting the books, Xia Jin said, "I have something to do today, so I'm taking a day off."
Chen Xin said: "If you need help, call me."
Xia Jin nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. I'll be leaving first."
"Bye, I've compiled all the notes the teacher gave you."
Xia Jin said: "Thank you, I'll treat you to something delicious later."
Chen Xin said embarrassedly: "No, no, it's not easy for you to live alone, how can I ask you to treat me?"
Xia Jin said, "My life is not as miserable as you think. Besides, it's free. I'll do it for you. Okay, I'm leaving. Bye."
After leaving school, Xia Jin headed straight for the store. She bought a pedal tricycle, two deep-mouthed stoves, and a host of other supplies. After completing her shopping, Xia Jin encountered a major problem: she only knew how to ride a bicycle, and she had never ridden a tricycle before. Finally, Xia Jin had no choice but to hire someone to ride her to Zhang's house.
Xia Jin asked him to park the tricycle at the door. After getting off the tricycle, Xia Jin pushed it into the Zhang family's yard. Aunt Cuihong looked at the brand new tricycle in the yard and said, "Xiao Xia, what are you going to do with this tricycle?"
Xia Jin said, "Aunt, I'm planning to start a small business. It's not a good idea to just sit around and eat up all the money."
Aunt Cuihong said, "Is that a solution? Then what kind of business are you planning to start?"
Xia Jin said, "Speaking of this, I still need my aunt's help. I'm going to cook and need a lot of processed vegetables, so now I need someone to wash the vegetables for me."
Cuihong said, "Just tell me where you need me."
Xia Jin said, "Don't worry, Auntie, it's not in vain. You will be paid every day. Also, Auntie, is there anyone around here who can do carpentry? I need a lot of bamboo sticks."
Cuihong said, "There's an old carpenter up ahead. He's the only one left at home with his grandson. If you want him to do it, I'll go and tell you."
Xia Jin said, "Okay, thank you, auntie. Tell him it's one cent for two, and start by ordering 2,000." Then he took out ten yuan and handed it to Aunt Cuihong, saying, "Auntie, this is the money. Just give it to them after they are done."
Aunt Cuihong said, "Well, I'll go and tell her right away."
Xia Jin said, "Auntie, please tell him that bamboo sticks are used to skewer food, so they must be polished smooth. We are in this long-term business, and if he does a good job, we will need a lot of them later."
Aunt Cuihong said, "Okay, I understand."
Xia Jin watched Aunt Cuihong go out, unloaded everything from her tricycle, and then learned to ride the tricycle in the small open space in the yard. At first, he couldn't control the direction, so Xia Jin practiced over and over again. Finally, when Aunt Cuihong came back, Xia Jin could already ride the tricycle for a distance.
"Auntie, what do they say over there?"
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