Chapter 59 Too Much on My Mind
He lowered his head and asked the little boy standing next to Qiao Wanyin.
Shao Hua raised his head, a sweet and shy smile on his face, and replied, "Principal Fan, my name is Qiao Shao Hua, I am 9 years old, and I will definitely study hard and live up to your trust!"
Fan Baobao was stunned once again.
This child speaks sensibly and sincerely, has a sweet tongue, and a very proper attitude.
He was quite different from his stubborn aunt, who used to be as stubborn as a mule.
“Your aunt wants you to go straight to second grade,” Fan Baobao said, frowning. “But you haven’t studied at all yet, so your foundation is definitely not up to par. How about you start first grade first?”
Upon hearing this, Qiao Wanyin's eyes lit up.
When she saw Principal Fan finally nod in agreement, the corners of her mouth almost curved to her ears.
“Principal Fan, please don’t worry,” she quickly said. “We’ll give Shaohua a month to see his grades. If he really can’t keep up, it won’t be too late for him to go back to first grade!”
She knew very well that Shaohua was already 9 years old.
Starting school at this age, children inevitably face criticism and gossip from other children.
That might hurt his pride.
Besides, the first-grade curriculum isn't that difficult to begin with.
I just need to spend a little time each day tutoring him.
It's perfectly fine to catch up on the knowledge you need to learn within a month.
Fan Baobao listened to her suggestion and remained silent for a few seconds.
After careful consideration, he finally nodded and agreed.
"Alright, then it's your way. Go pay the tuition, and I'll also find him some old textbooks so he can start learning as soon as possible."
"That's wonderful, thank you Principal Fan! You're such a kind person!"
Qiao Wanyin said with a face full of joy.
She clutched the enrollment documents tightly in her hand.
"Alright, alright, I only agreed because the child is sensible, not because of you!"
Principal Fan waved his hand, his face still serious, but his tone softened considerably.
"Hehe, whatever, Principal Fan is a good role model in everyone's hearts!"
Xiao Shaohua grinned and chimed in.
After paying the fees and filling out the forms, Shao Hua's enrollment procedures were complete.
The staff carefully checked all the documents.
After ensuring that everything met the requirements, the admission letter was handed to them.
Before leaving, Principal Fan reminded them that they could come to class tomorrow, and that he had also found the books for them.
He specifically gave a few more instructions regarding precautions.
Qiao Wanyin thanked Shao Hua profusely and happily took his hand as they went home.
She walked with unusually light steps, as if a huge weight had been lifted from her heart.
I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.
"Auntie, I...Is it really okay if I can go to school tomorrow?"
On his way home, Shao Hua's palms were sweaty; he was nervous and a little incredulous.
He held tightly to Qiao Wanyin's clothes while secretly observing her expression.
He feared that all of this was just a dream.
When you wake up from the dream, everything will disappear.
He still sat at his doorstep, watching from afar as other children his age happily walked to school with their backpacks on their backs.
He could only watch with envy forever.
Qiao Wanyin asked with a smile, "Does it feel like a dream?"
She squatted down and gently lifted Shao Hua's small face.
Walking on the cobblestone path under the setting sun, Shaohua nodded earnestly.
"Hehe, then bite your own hand and see if it hurts!"
Qiao Wanyin blinked.
Shao Hua, "..."
After a few seconds of stunned silence, he looked hesitantly at the back of his hand.
Although I don't understand why, this suggestion sounds like a way to verify its authenticity.
Although the idea left him a little confused, he still obediently did as he was told.
He raised his little arm and took a big bite.
He initially intended to try it gently, but then he thought that if it were really a dream, he probably wouldn't feel any pain, so he actually bit down a bit harder.
"Ouch—that hurts!"
The moment the pain struck, he couldn't help but frown and cry out.
"Hahaha……"
Qiao Wanyin laughed so hard she bent over, "Silly child, who told you to actually bite!"
She reached out and ruffled his hair.
She looked at his slightly reddened face, and her expression suddenly turned serious.
"Shaohua, this isn't a dream, it's real! You're really going to go to school!"
"And don't worry about not being able to study in the future."
Looking at the small figure in front of her, Qiao Wanyin said earnestly, word by word, "Even if the sky falls, your aunt will hold it up for you and make sure you have books to read and go to school."
"From elementary school to junior high, high school, and all the way to university, your aunt accompanied you through your studies!"
Shao Hua stood in front of her, not very tall, wearing clothes that were a little faded from washing, but his eyes were bright and sparkling as he stared at her.
Despite his young age, he already understands a lot.
Some things you can just listen to, but some people's words are truly believable.
This time, he understood that his aunt meant the latter.
He knew from the way she said it that she wasn't lying this time.
He blinked, feeling a slight pang in his heart, and whispered, "Auntie, you...you're not quite the same as before!"
Qiao Wanyin paused for a moment, then took a deep breath, as if making a decision, and slowly said, "Auntie will grow up too, and one day she will have to learn to be sensible! Auntie used to be too willful, and you suffered a lot because of it."
"I was wrong before."
She said softly, her eyes filled with guilt.
"I'm so sorry for hurting you and Niu Niu. I promise I'll never do anything like that again! Never again!"
After hearing this, Shao Hua patted her arm in a serious manner.
"Auntie, it's okay to make a mistake. A good child is one who admits their mistake and corrects it!"
Qiao Wanyin, "..."
Good boy?
She really is a good kid who's grown up!
She paused for a moment, then finally burst out laughing, patted his head, and said, "Alright, alright, we're both good boys!"
Upon hearing this, Shao Hua lowered her head, her face flushed with embarrassment. She didn't say anything more, but just secretly smiled.
But he knew in his heart that his aunt also had a lovely side—
That side of her needs to be coaxed and accompanied, and sometimes she can be spoiled and mischievous.
You have to coax them to get candy!
***
The next afternoon.
The sun was shining brightly outside the window, but Fu Li'an's heart was heavy.
He sat alone in the room, holding a book he had opened but hadn't read a single word of.
He was hesitating whether or not to go.
Fang Wanyu just ran over and said she had something important to tell him, about Qiao Wanyin's secret.
Her tone was urgent, and her face was full of tension.
"This concerns you, it's very important. If you care about her, then you have to go!"
Fu Li'an's heart was in his throat, and he kept thinking about it.
What exactly is the secret?
He knew that Qiao Wanyin's personality was unusual.
She has a straightforward temper, speaks without holding back, and does things her own way, making her unpredictable.
To be honest, Qiao Wanyin has a unique personality and an unconventional way of handling things.
He wasn't unaware of it before.
She never plays by the rules and often catches people off guard.
So no matter what unexpected things she did, he was already used to it.
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