Chapter 213 Reunion
But now, Wu Dekang, standing beside him, is different.
"Come on, I'll take you to see your homeroom teacher."
As Wu Dekang spoke, he pulled him up.
He lowered his head, and suddenly his nose stung with tears, and he almost couldn't hold back his sobs.
At the school gate, several elderly workers were sweeping the ground with their heads down.
One of them looked up and immediately put on a smile.
"Principal Wu, is this child new?"
"Yes, Li Rongkai, he just came from Guixi."
Wu Dekang nodded gently.
She then gently nudged Li Rongkai's shoulder.
"I'll be relying on everyone to look after me while I'm studying here. This is Master Zhou, a long-time employee of the school, he's been here for almost thirty years. If anyone bullies you, just go to him, understand?"
"Our No. 1 High School is all about rules! No bullying newcomers! Last month, a senior stole an eraser from a junior. I caught him red-handed, dragged him to the disciplinary office without a word, and gave him a major demerit! Since then, who would dare to mess around?"
As he spoke, he took a piece of candy out of his pocket and stuffed it into Li Rongkai's hand.
"Here, don't be afraid. No one can bully you here. If you need anything, just call me. Master Zhou is right at the school gate, and he has sharp ears!"
Li Rongkai clutched the candy tightly, stunned.
He nodded vigorously and followed Wu Dekang into the teaching building.
In the corridor, sunlight streamed in obliquely through the high windows.
The sound of students reading aloud could be heard coming from a classroom in the distance.
"Wildfire cannot burn it all; the spring breeze brings it back to life."
He unconsciously slowed his pace and began to silently repeat after him.
Pushing open the classroom door, I saw the homeroom teacher sitting next to the podium.
She looked up at them and asked softly.
"Is this Li Rongkai?"
Wu Dekang nodded to her, his expression serious.
“Teacher Chen, this child just transferred here, so his foundation might be a step behind others. But don’t worry, as long as he’s willing to work hard, I will personally supervise him before the winter break to make up for all the missed lessons and ensure that he catches up with the class.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingqing felt much more at ease.
"I, Chen Qingqing, have been teaching for so many years and have never let a single student fall behind. I will definitely do my best to guide this one well and live up to your expectations."
Last year, Principal Wu sent two children to the school.
One was admitted to Beijing Institute of Technology, and the other entered Beijing Academy of Arts.
Thinking of all this, Chen Qingqing couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Wu Dekang's judgment is incredibly accurate.
Although the boy is now a bit thin, his eyes still radiate a kind of intelligence.
This child is clearly quick-witted and has high comprehension; he will definitely amount to something in the future.
Chen Qingqing led Li Rongkai into the classroom and whispered to the whole class.
"This is our new student, let's welcome him/her."
Applause broke out, and she had Li Rongkai greet them.
After he finished his introduction, he was seated in an empty seat in the last row of the third group.
Li Rongkai transferred here halfway and didn't even bring his schoolbag in his haste.
Seeing this, Wu Dekang had no choice but to return to his office and rummage through his belongings for the first-year junior high school textbooks.
The Chinese and math textbooks were fine, but the English ones were a real challenge for him.
Back in Guixi, Li Rongkai never attended an English class.
Currently, the two people in the Zhou family who speak the best English are probably Zhou Yujie and Zhou Liya.
Zhou Liya, in particular, is said to have outstanding academic performance at school.
For now, we can only wait until she comes back from school during the winter break, and then let her take some time to properly teach Li Rongkai.
Wu Dekang was gone for several hours.
Li Huachen sat on the bamboo chair, her heart pounding.
Xu Yunli handed her a bowl of hot tea and gently coaxed her.
“Hua Chen, you know what kind of person De Kang is. How could he lose a child? He vouched for it with his own reputation. Right now, Rong Kai is sitting peacefully in the classroom, learning to read with the teacher.”
She said that, but she was also a little unsure of herself.
After all, from the moment Li Rongkai was born, the mother and son had never been separated for a single night.
Having not seen a soul all day, how could Li Huachen not be worried?
At dinner time, Wu Dekang finally returned with Li Rongkai.
Li Huachen breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her son return safely.
As soon as Li Rongkai entered the room, he rushed to her side, tilting his little face up, his voice full of excitement.
"Mom! Uncle Wu said I don't need to start from elementary school again! I'm going to do my homework now!"
Before he could finish speaking, he dashed into the house and brought over a small table.
He pulled out his workbook again and started writing diligently.
Zhou Yufan stood at the door, watching this scene, and couldn't stop smiling.
He sighed softly.
“The children of our Zhou family are all promising. This child has only been here for a day, but he has already devoted himself to his studies. He will definitely be successful in the future.”
At the dinner table, Zhou Shufen cooked a large meal of meat.
Looking at the sumptuous dishes on the table in front of him, Li Rongkai hesitated to even pick up his chopsticks.
"Auntie...is it Chinese New Year today? Why is there so much meat?"
This was the first time in his life he had ever seen so many meat dishes laid out on a table.
Zhou Shufen looked at him with a smile, her eyes full of affection.
"Today is even more joyful than the Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year is about bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new, but today..."
She paused, then looked around.
"Our family is all here."
Zhou Yufan raised his glass, his voice loud and clear.
"My little sister is right! Our Zhou family has finally weathered the toughest period! From now on, things will only get better!"
The cups clinked together gently, making a crisp sound.
After the meal, Li Huachen offered to wash the dishes and sweep the floor.
Before she could even squat down, a fair hand reached out to stop her.
"Sister Huachen, you've been taking care of the child all by yourself, haven't your hands had enough rest yet? From now on, you can enjoy your retirement, let my second brother do all the dirty and tiring work!"
Zhou Shufen snatched the bowl from Li Huachen's hand and turned to walk out of the kitchen.
"Second brother! Don't be lazy, the bowl is yours today!"
She pulled Li Huachen and Xu Yunli over, and the three of them sat around the fire pit to warm themselves.
"Sit still, don't move today, consider it a holiday."
As he spoke, he winked mischievously.
Zhou Yufan was left with all the chores of washing dishes and sweeping the floor.
As he washed the dishes, he listened to the laughter and conversation inside the house, a slight smile playing on his lips.
In the past, Li Huachen had to handle all these mundane household chores by herself.
Now that it's his turn to do it, he doesn't find it hard at all.
Instead, it gave me an indescribable sense of security.
By the light of a kerosene lamp, Wu Dekang taught Li Rongkai to recite the English alphabet.
"A... apple, meaning apple."
Li Rongkai sat beside him, his eyes fixed on the book, and softly read along.
“A, B, C…”
Wu Dekang nodded for each letter he pronounced correctly.
Outside the window, the cold wind howled, but inside, it was a completely different world.
Some people were talking in hushed tones, some were reading quietly, and some were dozing off with their eyes half-closed.
Everyone's heart was filled with this warmth.
"Sister Huachen, don't worry, my second brother can do everything. He can do laundry, cook, mop the floor, and he's good at everything."
Zhou Shufen leaned close to Li Huachen's ear and said playfully.
"You've even stopped making sticky steamed eggs! That's amazing progress, isn't it?"
As he spoke, he exaggeratedly gave a thumbs up, which made Xu Yunli burst out laughing.
Although she said it half-jokingly, every word she said was true.
Zhou Yufan is indeed changing little by little.
Li Huachen's ears burned slightly upon hearing this.
It's not that she doesn't know how to be grateful.
It had been so long since I had been treated so considerately that I felt a little lost for a moment.
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