Liu Changqing replied modestly, "Grandpa, you flatter me. Liu Feng is still just a child. It's hard to say how successful he will be in the future."
He could never see through his son, and the longer he spent with him, the more shocked he became.
My second aunt's husband chimed in, "Grandpa, please take good care of yourself. Look, we have three boys in our family. With so many great-grandchildren, one or two of them will surely amount to something when they grow up!"
He Jun smiled and nodded, without directly stating anything.
In his view, what ordinary people consider success is nothing more than becoming an official or making a fortune.
But for Liu Feng, his abilities have already transcended the perspective of ordinary people.
After the meal, when no one was looking, Liu Feng secretly put a bottle of medicinal wine into He Jun's gourd space.
Recently, Liu Feng discovered a secret about the gourd's space: storing wine inside would improve its quality, and the longer it was stored, the better the effect.
Liu Feng secretly handed the medicinal wine to He Jun and whispered to him about its effects.
Upon hearing this, He Jun was overjoyed. He immediately drank a small cup of wine, and exclaimed excitedly, "Excellent wine!"
At my maternal grandfather's house, we enjoyed good food and drinks, and didn't leave until after breakfast the next day.
As she was leaving, He Qunfang secretly offered her grandmother a thousand yuan and asked her to accept it. Her grandmother was shocked and wondered where He Qunfang got so much money. So He Qunfang quietly explained Liu Feng's matter to her grandmother.
But Grandma still refused, and Grandpa even made Liu Changqing take the pig's hind leg back with him.
After a stalemate, the pork leg was kept, but the 1,000 yuan was not taken.
Liu Feng knew his maternal grandparents' character, and he could only try to repay their kindness in other ways.
Privately, Liu Feng also left two bottles of Qi-replenishing pills for his great-grandfather.
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As the days go by, the festive atmosphere of the New Year grows stronger.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival, the village was even more lively.
There were people rowing land boats and people performing lion dances.
The resounding drums and gongs won rounds of applause and cheers from adults and children alike.
As night falls, red lanterns are hung in front of every household, their dazzling lights twinkling in the darkness, as if stars from the sky have descended to earth.
Children carrying all sorts of lanterns frolic and play through the village, their laughter echoing everywhere.
Sending lanterns to graves is an indispensable and important custom on the Lantern Festival.
Villagers flocked to their ancestors' graves, lit candles, and offered sacrifices to express their remembrance and respect for their forefathers.
The candlelight flickered in the night, illuminating the devout faces of the villagers and their remembrance of their ancestors.
On this special day, Liu Feng also faced the direction of Qingfeng Temple, kowtowed and burned paper money, silently expressing his remembrance to his master.
The lively Spring Festival passed by in laughter and joy, but Liu Yue and Liu Fei felt a little reluctant to leave.
Because they know that after the New Year, they will have to go back to school, which means they can't keep playing anymore.
School starts on the seventeenth day of the first lunar month.
He Qunfang had prepared bedding, clothes, a jar of pickled vegetables, and a jar of stir-fried meat for Liu Yue well in advance.
Then her father, Liu Changqing, rode his bicycle to take her to Wenshu Junior High School.
Liu Feng is also going to Yanshan Elementary School to attend the fifth grade. This is his first time "transferring schools", so He Qunfang personally took him to the elementary school principal to register.
Liu Fei was very excited along the way because his older brother was going to school with him, which he thought was a wonderful thing.
When they encountered passersby who asked who Liu Feng was, Liu Fei would eagerly answer, "He's my brother!" His words were full of pride and joy.
Upon arriving at the school, two rows of red brick and gray tile buildings came into view. The front row consisted of student classrooms, while the back row housed teachers' offices and living quarters.
He Qunfang took Liu Feng directly to Principal Dong and expressed her wish for Liu Feng to transfer schools.
Principal Dong warmly received them and inquired about Liu Feng's situation.
Before his mother could speak, Liu Feng answered himself, "Hello, Principal Dong, my name is Liu Feng, and I'm in fifth grade." His voice was clear and confident, which made a good impression.
Principal Dong nodded, indicating that he welcomed Liu Feng to the school.
However, you need to pass the homeroom teacher's test!
Liu Feng followed Principal Dong to a desk where a teacher was looking through students' winter break homework.
"Teacher Li, this is a transfer student. Test him, and if he performs well, let him join your class."
After saying that, Principal Dong turned and left.
Looking at Teacher Li who had raised her head, a hint of surprise flashed in Liu Feng's eyes.
He knew Teacher Li in his previous life. His name was Li Chuanming. He was forty years old, always wearing a suit and tie, with his hair neatly combed. He taught elementary school mathematics and had a wealth of teaching experience.
When Liu Feng arrived, he was thinking about what he would do if he wasn't assigned to Teacher Li's class.
Regardless, he had to be assigned to Teacher Li's class because he knew some of his friends there.
This is perfect timing; it's fate.
Teacher Li smiled and said to Liu Feng, "Come, sit here. I'll give you two test papers, one for math and one for Chinese. Do them well."
He then pulled out two ink-stained test papers from the drawer and handed them over.
Liu Feng took the test paper, sat down in the empty seat next to him and began to answer the questions. He managed his time well and finished both test papers in just forty minutes.
Ms. Li, who was standing nearby, was initially attracted by Liu Feng's handsome appearance and chatted with Liu Qunfang for a few minutes.
But when he saw Liu Feng wielding his pen and then stopping after a while, he slowly frowned.
Teacher Li thought to herself, "What a waste of this child's good looks. He's already fooled me so quickly?"
Even the top students in his class would need more than an hour to finish those two test papers.
He took the test paper and examined it carefully.
The first thing that catches the eye is Liu Feng's beautiful handwriting. The lines are smooth and the characters are elegant. It is obvious that he has worked hard and has extraordinary talent in calligraphy.
Next, Teacher Li began to look at Liu Feng's answers.
Having taught math for many years, he could tell a student's level at a glance. To his surprise, Liu Feng answered all the math questions correctly!
As for the Chinese exam paper, Teacher Li only glanced at Liu Feng's composition section before being captivated by his vivid language and delicate descriptions.
He knew that with such good handwriting and this essay alone, Liu Feng's Chinese language score would not be bad.
After checking the test paper, Teacher Li nodded in satisfaction and smiled at He Qunfang, who was standing next to her, saying, "This child did very well on the test. I'll take him in! He will be a student in our class from now on."
He also patted Liu Feng on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement and affirmation.
Hearing Teacher Li's words, He Qunfang finally felt relieved.
She knows her child is excellent, but she is also worried that he will not be able to adapt to the new environment and teachers.
Seeing how satisfied Teacher Li is with Liu Feng, she felt extremely gratified and proud.
After successfully completing the registration and paying the book and miscellaneous fees, school was over.
I'll pick up my new books tomorrow and classes will officially begin.
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