[Chapter 432 Chapter 432 Save your face and save your life! ]
Shen Yuyao felt deeply moved when she learned that Zhang Lailai had skipped two levels.
Shen Yuyao had seen in this child a resilient spirit since she was young, which was shown in her determination to change her own name when she was a little girl.
He followed his mother's second marriage and has two half-brothers.
Life is definitely not as good as this kid says.
Otherwise, how could a child of such an old age put so much pressure on himself?
No matter how smart you are, you can’t skip grades without the spirit of hard work!
This is using one's own efforts to earn face and life!
For her, and also for Cui Xia.
She said that her stepfather was good to them later. Shen Yuyao believed that since there was such a promising child in the family, any normal person would be good to her.
But this good thing was also earned by the children through their own hard work.
Thinking of this, Shen Yuyao felt even more distressed for Zhang Lailai.
She glanced at her watch and saw that it was already ten o'clock, so she asked, "Are you here for anything else today besides buying books?"
"Nothing else, just buying books," said Zhang Lailai.
"Did you find what you wanted to buy?"
“I haven’t found a suitable one.”
Zhang Lailai’s school is not too far from Xinhua Bookstore, just half an hour’s drive away.
She spends most of her weekends here when she has nothing to do.
When it comes to buying books, Zhang Lailai can't help feeling a little ashamed.
She doesn't buy many books on a daily basis, and most of the time she comes here to read books for free.
This is generally the case for students from average families in their school.
But facing Shen Yuyao's question, she was somewhat embarrassed to speak.
Shen Yuyao also understood this. She was also a student and the situation was the same in their school.
Not to mention others, she would come over from time to time to read books.
The main reason is that the major she studies requires her to learn from many sources, and she can’t buy all the art books she has seen, as that would be too many.
Seeing that Zhang Lailai didn't have a book in her hand, Shen Yuyao understood.
She said, "If you don't find the right one, come back later. This is not the place to talk. Let's go out and find a place. I want to ask about my family's affairs."
Zhang Lailai was also very happy to hear that Shen Yuyao was still willing to call Binhai her home after so many years.
She nodded immediately and then took Shen Yuyao's hand.
Shen Yuyao first took Zhang Lailai to find her third brother.
After so many years of correspondence, Shen Junlin had already mastered the Chinese language, and had no difficulty reading these books.
In addition, in bookstores at that time, the number of people who went to buy books was never as many as the number of people who went to read books, and many people just brought notebooks and pens.
Not only see it, but also remember it.
When you come across suitable content, just sit on the ground, take out a pen and paper and start copying!
There were too many such cases at that time, and the country encouraged people to read more, so it didn't pay much attention to it.
As long as the books are not soiled or damaged and do not affect others, the salesperson will turn a blind eye.
In this situation, Shen Junlin naturally felt like a fish in water and was completely immersed in it.
It was really hard to find Shen Yuyao when she went there!
Finally, I found my brother sitting cross-legged under a bookshelf, copying frantically.
She couldn't help but feel a little helpless, and went over and said, "Brother, if you like it, just buy it, no need to copy it."
Only then did Shen Junlin see his sister.
He smiled slightly: "Copying it will make your memory more profound."
Shen Yuyao didn't want to talk to him more about this issue.
This time when she went out, she stuffed three hundred yuan into Shen Junlin's pocket and told him that she had more.
With the current book prices, he might not even be able to carry the books that he bought for 300 yuan.
Shen Yuyao told her brother about meeting an acquaintance, and said that they would have lunch together outside at noon and she would come and call him then.
Unexpectedly, he was rejected by Shen Junlin.
He pointed to the water bottle on his back and the bag beside him and said, "Don't worry about me. I know how to take the bus. I will go back by myself in the evening."
Seeing her brother so determined, Shen Yuyao knew that he thought going to a restaurant was a waste of time, so she didn't try to persuade him any further.
I just wanted to come and see him after dinner.
Anyway, she still couldn't feel at ease leaving her brother here alone.
Most importantly, she felt that with her brother's frail body, he might not be able to carry the books he bought.
Shen Yuyao left her brother's place and went to find her children.
Each of them was holding a collection of children's stories and reading it with fascination.
Both of them said hello to Zhang Lailai and rejected their mother's invitation, saying that they wanted to stay and study.
Shen Yuyao didn't care again and just left with Lai Lai.
The two went to a small sweet shop in front of the bookstore. This sweet shop is also a long-established brand that specializes in selling various desserts, sweet soups, and popsicles and ice cream in summer.
Shen Yuyao ordered an egg drop rice wine, and Lai Lai asked for a bowl of red bean paste.
The two of them ordered two more dim sum and found a quieter place to sit down.
After sitting down, Shen Yuyao asked, "Where's Xiaoya? I haven't heard from Xiaoya for a long time."
Speaking of her best friend, Zhang Lailai smiled and said, "Xiaoya was admitted to high school this year. When I left, she told me to wait for her and that she would come to see me when she came back."
"That would be great. I want her to come, too."
Shen Yuyao was also very happy to hear that Xiaoya was still studying.
At that time, Sister Qian was blackmailed by her in-laws, so she worked several jobs, but all the money she earned was taken away by her mother-in-law.
As a result, Xiaoya was unable to go to school even when he reached school age. Every day he followed a few boys around the city picking up coal cores and scraps.
Shen Yuyao mentioned it several times and even said that she would pay for the child's tuition, but was rejected by Mrs. Qian every time.
It was a period of movement at that time. Shen Yuyao thought that the reason why Qian Saozi didn't let Xiaoya go to school was because she was afraid of causing trouble, so she didn't say much.
In the end, Xiao Mei moved to the small house where she used to live, and then helped Mrs. Qian solve the problem of her asshole in-laws. Only then did Shen Yuyao realize that Mrs. Qian didn't let Xiaoya go to school because she really couldn't afford it and was unwilling to accept the favor.
Speaking of which, Mrs. Qian and Xiaoya's better life later on was really thanks to Xiao Mei.
It was Xiao Mei who helped them solve the problem. Also, because Chen Fei often came in and out, the family was wary and never dared to cause trouble again.
When Shen Yuyao thinks of these people now, it feels like it was just yesterday and she doesn't realize that so many years have passed.
Xiaoya, who couldn't even afford to go to school back then, is now a high school student.
"Are Xiaoya and Mrs. Qian still living in the compound?" she asked.
"Yes, I still live there."
Speaking of the slum, Zhang Lailai remembered something else.
She looked at Shen Yuyao with sparkling eyes and asked, "Auntie, do you still remember Wu Xiaojun, Uncle Wu?"
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