On a spring afternoon, the sunlight is no longer glaring. It penetrates the sparse clouds and gently sprinkles down on every inch of the campus like fine silk.
Sunlight slanted across the classroom window frames, casting dappled shadows that danced on the walls, adding a touch of vibrancy to the tranquil afternoon.
As the school bell rings melodiously, echoing in every corner of the campus, it signals the temporary end of a busy day.
The classroom was filled with laughter and chatter as everyone packed their bags, preparing to go home.
Joy spread across the children's faces, like birds released from their cages.
In that innocent era, children walked home by themselves after school, unlike in later generations when they would wait for their parents to pick them up.
They walked in groups of three or five, or alone with their schoolbags, leisurely strolling along the country lanes.
In the sky, the faint sunset glow resembled a gradually changing painting, its colors soft and beautiful, reflecting the joyful figures of the children.
A gentle breeze brings the freshness and coolness of spring, making people feel relaxed and happy.
The newly sprouted buds of the willow trees by the roadside sway in the wind.
Liu Feng, Liu Xiaoling, Liu Fei, and a group of other children from the same village chatted and laughed all the way to school.
Upon arriving home, Liu Feng did not immediately rest.
He specifically called out to the playful Liu Fei, asking him to put down his glass marbles for a moment and move a chair to sit down in the yard.
Subsequently, Liu Feng began his career as a junior teacher, patiently explaining the knowledge in the textbook to Liu Fei.
He would ask questions and explain things, ensuring that Liu Fei could truly master the knowledge he was learning.
Although Liu Fei is young, he is clever and quick-witted.
Under Liu Feng's guidance, he gradually mastered the methods of learning, and his interest in learning grew stronger day by day.
In rural areas, many children's studies do not receive much attention from their parents.
Some parents have limited education, while others are too busy with farm work to pay attention to their children's studies.
These factors have all affected the children's academic performance to varying degrees, widening the gap between them and children in urban areas.
But Liu Feng was different. He knew the importance of learning and understood the impact of cultivating good study habits on their future lives.
After tutoring Liu Fei, Liu Feng then led him in practicing the "Five Animal Frolics".
Learning is important, but a healthy body is equally indispensable.
So he took Liu Fei to the courtyard and began practicing the ancient exercise, "Five Animal Frolics".
This set of exercises originated in ancient times and imitates the movements of five animals: tiger, deer, bear, ape, and bird. It aims to improve physical fitness and cultivate mental discipline by imitating the postures and movements of these animals.
Liu Feng taught Liu Fei step by step, striving for precision in every movement and trying to synchronize every breath with the action.
He hoped that in this way, Liu Fei could not only learn cultural knowledge, but also have a strong physique.
As night fell, Liu Changqing and He Qunfang, exhausted from a day's work, returned home carrying their hoes.
They were very happy to see Liu Feng and Liu Fei practicing the Five Animal Frolics diligently in the courtyard. Ever since Liu Feng "returned from the mountain", Liu Fei had become much more obedient and sensible.
Looking at his parents' hardworking figures, Liu Feng felt a mix of emotions.
Farming can provide a livelihood, but it's difficult to become wealthy through hard work.
He planned to find his parents more suitable jobs so that they could escape the constraints of this land, leave this small mountain village with him, and see a wider world.
In the evening, the family sat together for dinner.
A plate of fragrant stir-fried pork sits on the table, a rare delicacy in our home.
Although life is still tough, Liu Feng can feel that his family's conditions are gradually improving, and he is sure that things will get better and better in the future.
After dinner, Liu Feng sat down at the table and began writing a letter to "Uncle Zhang," who was far away in another city.
In the letter, he described his recent situation and his studies.
He then elaborated on his phased plan, hoping to gain Uncle Zhang's support and assistance.
He planned to wait until the weekend, when his older sister Liu Yue returned, and ask her to mail the letter for him.
A month passed in the blink of an eye.
The results of the unit test were finally announced, and the atmosphere in the classroom instantly became tense.
Liu Feng and Wang Juan, tied for first place, stood out from the rest of the class.
This achievement surprised everyone, especially Wang Juan's remarkable progress, which was truly impressive.
Previously, math had always been her weak point, while Xu Zhi had consistently outperformed her in this subject.
But this time, Wang Juan's math score finally surpassed that of her competitor, Xu Zhi.
At this moment, Xu Zhi was filled with resentment. He sat in the second row, occasionally scratching his messy curly hair, and secretly vowed: "Next time I take the exam, I must surpass the top two, I must get first place!"
The position of "class monitor" in the class has been undecided for a long time, and now, Liu Feng and Wang Juan have undoubtedly become the strongest contenders.
Xu Zhi followed closely behind; he was the math committee member and was very smart, especially in math.
You don't usually see him studying much, but Xu Zhi always gets first or second place in every exam, and Teacher Li likes him very much.
However, his Chinese language score was a little low, mainly because his handwriting was crooked and he often lost points.
Class teacher Ms. Li stood on the podium, her gaze shifting between Liu Feng and Wang Juan.
He first praised Wang Juan's progress, his voice filled with satisfaction and appreciation.
As the class's Chinese language study committee member, Wang Juan's breakthrough in mathematics undoubtedly solidified her position in the class.
Then, Teacher Li's gaze turned to Liu Feng.
There are several promising students in the class. He previously thought Xu Zhi was the most promising. He felt that Xu Zhi was very talented and could understand some difficult problems with just a little guidance.
However, compared to Liu Feng, he seems somewhat lacking.
Liu Feng not only excels in his studies, but also helps his deskmate Wang Juan improve her academic performance.
In addition, he is not only cute, but also very sensible.
These things made Teacher Li like this student more and more, and she felt like she had found a treasure!
He cleared his throat, his voice revealing an undisguised admiration: "I told everyone that whoever gets first place in the class this time will be the class monitor. Now, I've decided to choose Liu Feng as our 'class monitor'!"
These words caused an uproar in the class.
The students started discussing it, some agreeing while others looked surprised.
Liu Feng himself was somewhat surprised, but he quickly regained his composure and accepted the honor with a smile.
Xu Zhi, on the other hand, looked resentful and angry.
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