Chapter 330 That’s Enough
Zhang Zhaodi nodded. "Yeah, that's great. I really enjoy being in the academy."
There is no endless farm work here, no foul language and insults, and no beatings.
Just study hard every day.
So it is no exaggeration to say that Gu Jiayue is the god in her heart.
He didn't know how to repay Gu Jiayue, so he could only study hard and strive to become Gu Jiayue's helper.
"That's good. If you have any difficulties in your daily life, you can come to me."
Zhang Zhaodi was a little nervous, rubbing the corners of her clothes with her hands. "Okay, I will."
Seeing that she was still a little reluctant, he took her hand and slowly walked towards the cafeteria. "Are you feeling guilty?"
Zhang Zhaodi lowered her head and looked at Gu Jiayue holding her hand, her palms slightly sweating.
Zhang Zhaodi's heart trembled at Gu Jiayue's question. Had the headmaster seen the whole thing? What would she think? Would she also think she was despicable?
But she could hold her head high and ignore everyone's gaze, but Gu Jiayue couldn't do that. She didn't want Gu Jiayue to have any misunderstanding about her.
“Shanzhang, I didn’t mean to snatch Meng Ziqi’s opportunity. I just wanted to fight for myself.”
Her voice was so small, barely louder than a mosquito's buzz.
Gu Jiayue felt that the palm of the little hand she was holding was sweating, and the child was a little nervous.
Gu Jiayue stopped and squatted down to look Zhang Zhaodi in the eye. Her gaze was as gentle as the warm spring sun, gently brushing away the anxiety in her eyes. "Zhaodi, look at the wildflowers along the road. They strive to grow not to steal anyone's sunlight, but simply to bloom their own beauty."
She gently wiped the sweat from Zhang Zhaodi's forehead due to nervousness with her fingertips. "You strive for the opportunity to participate in the literary gathering, just like wild flowers blooming towards the sun. This is not mean-spirited, but brave."
Zhang Zhaodi bit her lower lip, her eyelashes still trembling slightly: "But Meng Ziqi..."
"Nothing belongs to anyone completely. If you want something, you have to fight for it. You can do it, and so can he. Did you see how he later asked Master Su to test him?" Gu Jiayue took Zhang Zhaodi's hand and gently drew a circle on her palm. "You are all fighting for your own future and destiny. You are all good children."
"Every child in the school deserves to be seen, just like the stars in the sky. No one will lose their brilliance because of another star's shining. You don't have to feel guilty about shining. Just shine boldly. The stars next to you will not be overshadowed by you."
"He may be feeling bad right now, but Meng Ziqi is a smart kid, he will figure it out. If you still feel bad, can you give him a small gift?"
She continued walking forward with Zhang Zhaodi. When they passed the wisteria trellis in the school, the wind blew and the petals fell on their shoulders.
"Do you know why I agreed to let you come to the Imperial Examination Class?" Gu Jiayue suddenly asked. Without waiting for Zhang Zhaodi to answer, she smiled and said, "Because I see a fire in your eyes. It's a thirst for knowledge and a fight against the injustice of fate. I don't know what you've been through to have such a look at you at such a young age, but I know you will succeed."
"Zhao Di, don't be afraid. Keep moving forward. I will always be behind you to protect you."
Zhang Zhaodi looked up and found her own reflection in Gu Jiayue's pupils. There was no longer any timidity or uneasiness in her eyes, but a light gradually appeared in them.
She held Gu Jiayue's hand tightly and finally smiled with relief: "Headmaster, I understand."
Seeing that she had come to her senses, Gu Jiayue did not continue the topic. Instead, he took her hand and continued walking towards the cafeteria, then asked her some questions about her studies and life.
It was almost dark when Chen Siyan and Meng Ziqi came back from outside.
Zhang Zhaodi, who had been waiting at the dormitory door for a long time, hurriedly ran forward a few steps.
Chen Siyan greeted Zhang Zhaodi enthusiastically. "Zhaodi, why are you here?"
But Meng Ziqi still had no expression on her face, and even the perfunctory smile she had before was gone.
Seeing her like this, Zhang Zhaodi felt a little angry, but then she realized that she was wrong. Besides, she was an adult at heart, so how could she argue with a child?
"Si Yan, can I have a few words with Meng Ziqi?"
Chen Siyan suddenly felt unhappy. What was wrong with these two people today? One of them ignored the other strangely, and now he was talking behind his back?
Is there anything he can't listen to?
"Okay, then I'll go back to the dormitory first." Although he was unhappy, Chen Siyan still chose to give in.
But the back of the person leaving looked a little desolate.
Only Meng Ziqi and Zhang Zhaodi were left at the dormitory door.
Zhang Zhaodi pulled a small, coarse cloth bag from her schoolbag and carefully opened it. Inside was a handkerchief. "I asked Master Hua for this today. I'm giving it to you as an apology. I hope you can forgive my recklessness today."
Meng Ziqi lowered her head and looked at the blue handkerchief.
They have known each other for some time, and he is very familiar with Zhang Zhaodi's situation.
On her first day at the school, a fire broke out in her home, killing her parents and younger brother. She was the only one who managed to escape the disaster, sleeping in the woodshed. Now she is an orphan with no one to rely on.
They are very similar, both are the lowest class of people in society struggling to survive.
They are not like that. At least he has a grandmother at home waiting for him to return home after he becomes successful.
He thought for a moment, then sighed deeply. "You don't have to be like this. I asked other teachers afterwards, and they found out that the number of seats for the Lanting Gathering isn't fixed at one or two."
Zhang Zhaodi pursed her lips and said, "Even so, I still have to apologize to you. I was too impatient today and didn't consider your feelings." After all, when she said this, Master Su had already verbally agreed to give this spot to Meng Ziqi.
If there really was only one spot available, her actions would cause Meng Ziqi to lose an opportunity that originally belonged to him.
Meng Ziqi reached out to take the handkerchief, her fingertips gently stroking the bamboo leaves embroidered on it, and suddenly smiled, "You don't have to feel guilty. Even if there is only one spot that was snatched away by you, I will take it back with my strength!"
It is undeniable that Meng Ziqi was angry at the moment the incident happened!
That thing clearly belonged to him, so why did Zhang Zhaodi feel comfortable snatching it?
But when he saw her facing Master Su's challenges fearlessly and rising to the challenge, he already understood.
Zhang Zhaodi snatched his spot away with her own ability, so he can also snatch it back with his own ability.
"You don't know yet, do you? Master Su and Master Song made a bet. In half a month, whoever chooses the more capable student will be able to participate in the Lanting Gathering."
Zhang Zhaodi was stunned. She really didn't know. After eating with Gu Jiayue in the cafeteria, she went to find Hua Fuzi and exchanged a month's labor for the handkerchief.
After getting the handkerchief, I waited at the dormitory door without asking about these things.
Meng Ziqi raised the book in her hand. "I'm not avoiding you out of anger today. I went to the library to look for books. This book contains many famous poems and methods of writing poetry. Do you want to read it together?"
"Okay, let's work together, but we must not let Master Su lose face!" Zhang Zhaodi did not continue to pester.
As for whether Meng Ziqi was really angry during the day or went to inquire about information and look for books, it didn’t matter.
The important thing is that it doesn't appear that he has lost this friend.
This friend will definitely achieve something great in the future.
That’s enough!
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