Restarting life in Siheyuan

Chapter 22 Returning to school (additional update for Jianghu Old Friends 2019)

The days that followed were much easier.

After calming down and without distractions, Zhu Xuefeng would not take the initiative to look for trouble. Instead, he would seriously review and do the questions, and his understanding of high school knowledge would become more comprehensive.

Tired of doing the questions, Zhu Xuefeng went to the National Library, got a student ID card, borrowed a few books, and changed his mind when he was tired of studying.

The other families in the compound did not change much. Several workers from the third workshop also came to visit Zhu Xuefeng and praised Zhu Xuefeng a few words for his old Zhu's spirit.

Zhu Xuefeng's life was very simple. He cooked, reviewed his homework, occasionally relaxed, visited the black market, and exchanged some pork and grain.

Now I can eat enough every meal, except for the lack of meat, which is really unavailable. The money in my pocket is getting less and less. There are many things on the black market, and they don’t require tickets, but the prices are high.

Zhu Xuefeng occasionally exchanged some grain and meat for counting votes. His savings of more than 70 yuan was now over 120 yuan. ([-] is too embarrassing to use)

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, the day of the exam came.

Zhu Xuefeng was riding a bicycle, and Xia Yuhong was strolling with her schoolbag on her shoulder, but they refused to get on the bicycle and even said nice things to them, saying they were afraid that their classmates would see it badly.

When I returned to campus again, my memory began to become clearer. I saw students running on the playground and groups of classmates laughing and playing together.

Zhu Xuefeng seemed to be getting younger. When he came to this world, he had been dealing with all kinds of people, whether they were just daily necessities or trivial matters in the courtyard.

Zhu Xuefeng has almost forgotten that he is a young man and treats others according to his own habits, so he always hears people praise him for being steady and polite...

Only the restlessness of youth that should belong to this age is missing. When I return to campus again and watch my peers showing off their youth, it seems like all the cells in my body are jumping for joy.

A smile couldn't help but appear on his face. Yes, since you have been given youth again, why not take the initiative to grasp it and hold it firmly.

Seeing that Zhu Xuefeng was a little happy, Xia Yuhong smiled.

"I still like school. It would be great if I asked you to come and review together earlier. Let's go back to the classroom."

After putting the car away, Zhu Xuefeng and Xia Yuhong walked and chatted together. They would take the Chinese test this morning. They had reviewed everything that needed to be reviewed. It was difficult to get a high score, and it was unlikely that they would fail the test.

I met several classmates at the door of the classroom, and everyone greeted them warmly. After all, Zhu Xuefeng hadn't been here for almost a month.

As soon as he entered the classroom, it became lively. The boys gathered around him, and the girls also gathered around Xia Yuhong, chattering with questions, and a few of them were secretly looking at her.

Zhu Xuefeng's clothes have not changed much. His school uniform is a bit too white and a little tight. His skin has become a bit whiter and is smooth and firm.

The hairstyle actually changed to a strange one, but it was uneven. It was obviously different from ordinary boys. It was obviously a common hairstyle for middle-aged people, but it seemed more energetic.

Zhu Xuefeng was responding to the students' questions with a smile. It was not until the teacher came in with the test papers that he dispersed and became quiet again.

Zhu Xuefeng wanted to wipe the stool before sitting down, only to find that his table and stools were very clean. They must have been wiped just now, but he didn't know who the kind person was.

Zhu Xuefeng was really overwhelmed just now. He couldn't remember the names of many classmates. It was too embarrassing. Fortunately, the reaction was good and there was no accident. At this time, he was confirming the names one by one.

The Chinese teacher's surname is Cheng, the head teacher. He is friendly but also stern. He has the elegance of an intellectual. He has a pair of thick glasses with a large prescription. You can see several circles from a distance.

He looked at all his classmates calmly.

"Zhu Xuefeng has overcome family difficulties and has been studying hard. Being able to come back and take the exam today is worthy of everyone's study."

"The whole grade will have exams soon, so we won't applaud and welcome you. I hope you can learn from Zhu Xuefeng's spirit, study hard, and better serve the country."

"It's starting to curl down there."

.........

There is nothing difficult about the Chinese language test. As long as Zhu Xuefeng pays attention to his composition and does not use inappropriate words and ideas, he will believe it. There will be no problem with many years of official documents and summary reports.

At noon, he had lunch at school. Zhu Xuefeng didn't refuse the meal Xia Yuhong brought him. He gathered with a group of classmates and chatted happily. From time to time, he made everyone laugh with a few little jokes.

Zhu Xuefeng also recalled the names of many classmates and every moment they had together. Among them, there were a few friends who had been friends since childhood, but they had never contacted each other. Maybe they were nervous about studying.

"Zhu Xuefeng, I'm sorry. We originally planned to find you after the exam, but we didn't expect you to come to take the exam. It's all our fault that Xia Yuhong kept it secret." "It's okay. I want to get good marks in the exam, and I'm fine too."

Zhu Xuefeng didn't mind, it was understandable.

A few girls came over to say hello and briefly ask about the situation.

Politics in the afternoon, Physics and Chemistry the next day, and Mathematics, Biology and History on the last day.

The three days of exams were over, and Zhu Xuefeng became familiar with his classmates again. Several classmates said they would go hiking together at Badaling tomorrow. After all, great men have said that if you don't visit the Great Wall, you are not a true man.

Nowadays, there are long-distance buses to Badaling, and it will take most of a day to get there.

Xia Yuhong looked at Zhu Xuefeng. Xia Yuhong wanted to agree and looked at Zhu Xuefeng eagerly.

It was too far, and Zhu Xuefeng really wanted to participate, but it was a bit awkward to take three days of vacation to go and climb a mountain.

"Of course I should participate in classmate activities. Such opportunities will become less and less in the future, but my current situation is."

Xia Yuhong understood and said quickly.

"Yes, Zhu Xuefeng has a younger brother and sister at home, who are still young, so he..."

"Let's do this. After the college entrance examination, we will organize another trip. There will be no pressure or burden, and we can have fun. It's not like now when we have a burden to play."

"It's better to take a good rest and adjust these days. The next few months will be the real charge."

Zhu Xuefeng took advantage of the situation and said, "Think about it, everyone, it's the same thing. If we meet together, we can have more people and have fun without any worries."

Wave goodbye to your classmates.

I went to the office to find Teacher Cheng. Teacher Cheng asked Zhu Xuefeng about the exam. Zhu Xuefeng felt that he did well in the exam. He said goodbye to the teacher and went to the principal's office to thank Principal Zhou.

When I came out, the campus was already quiet, the lower grades were still in class, and only Xia Yuhong was still waiting downstairs.

Go home together.

"Zhu Xuefeng, I see you handed in your paper very early. You must have done well in the exam."

"It's not bad. I can basically do the questions. It just depends on whether there are any miscalculations."

Zhu Xuefeng was pushing the cart and chatting with Xia Yuhong. Xia Yuhong refused to let Zhu Xuefeng take her. She was completely different from the Xia Yuhong who was in the north room last time.

"Tomorrow is the first day of vacation. Can you accompany me to Shichahai for a walk?"

"Okay, I've been doing the questions for more than ten days and my head is numb. Let's relax together."

Xia Yuhong suddenly became happy again, her steps became brisk, and the branches on the roadside drooped. Xia Yuhong stepped forward, grabbed two leaves, and played with them in her hands.

After half a day, I still couldn't hold it back.

"Zhu Xuefeng, what did Chen Rui talk to you about this morning after the exam?"

"Nothing to talk about. I checked the answers. I guess I handed in the paper early and thought I knew everything."

Zhu Xuefeng didn't take it seriously and answered casually.

"Don't talk to her next time. The way I look at her and you is wrong." Xia Yuhong pouted.

"Okay, I won't pay attention to anyone but you, that's it, haha."

The two of them chatted and laughed as they returned to the neighborhood alley and went home separately. Xia Yuhong refused to let her go, and Zhu Xuefeng had no choice. He was probably afraid that her parents would see her.

(End of this chapter)