HCB Chapter 272 Snake and Snake Gourd
Chapter 272 Snake and Snake Gourd
Just then, Lin Dongzhe returned. He had been practicing in the woods next to the school for a while, which delayed him by a few minutes.
Just as Zhuang Xiaoting was less than two meters away from the "snake gourd," Lin Dongzhe finally caught up with her, reached out and grabbed her hand, pulling her back. "Xiaoting, let me go take a look."
Zhuang Xiaoting obediently stopped.
Lin Dongzhe stepped forward, grabbed the snake's tail, and slammed it heavily to the ground.
"Snapped!"
A very clear, crisp sound. The snake was straightened and slammed into a straight line.
"Zhuang Xiaoting, this is a snake, not a snake gourd. But don't be afraid. It was almost dead after that fall." Lin Dongzhe carried the snake back to show Zhuang Xiaoting, and even shook the snake, which wobbled like a noodle.
Zhuang Xiaoting then realized that it really was a snake, not a snake gourd, and she was so frightened that her face turned pale. "Lin Dongzhe, move it away from me."
The female teacher also regained her composure. "Lin Dongzhe, thank you so much this time! You scared me to death!"
Lin Dongzhe waved his hand, "It's nothing. I've seen snakes several times bigger than this, and I can still turn them into noodles."
The female teacher didn't pay attention; she thought Lin Dongzhe was bragging. But even so, she still admired Lin Dongzhe, so young.
Zhuang Xiaoting was a little scared. After Lin Dongzhe returned from dealing with the snake, she held onto his hand tightly.
A new institution called the Children's Palace has opened in the city, and everyone wants their children to learn something there.
But it's just the beginning, so there are only vocal and dance classes.
Huang Ling also followed the trend and wanted to take Zhuang Xiaoting to the Children's Palace. When Song Ying heard about it, she also dragged Lin Dongzhe along to join in the fun.
Lin Dongzhe didn't go to the dance class, but instead followed Zhuang Xiaoting to the vocal class. He showed some vocal "talent" and was noticed by the teacher, who made him practice with the piano teacher for a morning. Then he was accepted.
The piano teacher felt like he had struck gold and insisted on becoming his first music teacher.
As for the future, she knew that Lin Dongzhe's achievements would certainly not be limited to this, and that he would definitely have a better learning environment and better teachers to guide him.
Zhuang Xiaoting was also accepted. The teacher noticed Zhuang Xiaoting's sweet voice and let her join the choir.
When Lin Dongzhe was escorted out by the female teacher, he saw Wu Jia Zhang Amei leading Wu Shanshan, Xiao Min, and Wu Xiaojun, the four of them walking back dejectedly.
Their family also signed up, but they didn't even know what benefits they would get if they were selected. Luckily, none of the three of them were selected, otherwise, who knows what kind of trouble they would have caused.
When Song Ying learned that Lin Dongzhe had been chosen by the teacher to teach him to play the piano, she pulled Lin Wufeng aside to show off, saying that she used to be able to play the accordion, but hadn't played it in a long time.
From that day on, every Saturday, Lin Wufeng would take Lin Dongzhe and Zhuang Xiaoting to the Children's Palace. Lin Dongzhe would sit on the crossbar of the bicycle, while Zhuang Xiaoting would sit on the seat. Song Ying had tied a soft cushion to the seat, afraid that Zhuang Xiaoting would hurt her bottom while riding.
Zhuang Tunan didn't participate in the registration and selection process. He was persuaded by Zhuang Chaoying to focus all his efforts on getting into the top high school. He didn't have time to participate in activities unrelated to his grades, and he didn't even have time to look at the black market bookstore.
Zhuang Tunan's entrance exam and college entrance exam were close in time. By the time no one bothered Zhuang Chaoying, it would be almost time for him to enter the exam hall.
The exams at No. 1 High School were nothing like the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao); they were incredibly rudimentary. But in Zhuang Tunan's eyes, they were already quite solemn.
Just after finishing his college entrance exam, Zhuang Chaoying received a notice from the Education Commission, asking him to prepare for the summer college entrance exam marking work.
The prospect of taking the college entrance exam twice in about six months has truly thrilled some proactive individuals. Having failed the first exam, they now have a second chance within six months.
Having learned from the previous experience of grading papers, although Zhuang Chaoying's family did not publicize it, everyone knew that Teacher Zhuang had definitely gone to grade papers again this time!
Street vendors sold enamel mugs and basins, charging cash without coupons, and at prices lower than state-run stores. However, during the planned economy era, people were overly cautious about these unreliable merchants, and were hesitant to even buy from them.
Huang Ling asked Zhuang Tunan to inquire about the price, and then secretly took some money and had Zhuang Tunan buy a washbasin.
Song Ying asked Huang Ling, "Sister Ling, why did you buy such a pretty basin? It's almost like a wedding gift."
"Xiaoting is not a little girl anymore, she should have her own basin by herself." Huang Ling smiled and pointed to Zhuang Xiaoting, who was reading a book next to Lin Dongzhe.
Song Ying also remarked with emotion, "Yes, your Xiaoting is all grown up now."
Of all the houses in the neighborhood, only Lin Wufeng's had an electric fan, so during summer vacation, the children loved to go to Lin Wufeng's house to read and play.
Wu Shanshan would come occasionally, but unlike Xiaoting, she was always very reserved, sitting in her chair like a distant cousin visiting. At this time, Wu Shanshan was still very young and didn't understand romantic relationships. She was roughly the same with everyone except Xiaomin.
Lin Dongzhe taught his friends how to play Gomoku and Go. All they needed to do was draw a chessboard on some paper and prepare some dyed stones; they didn't need to buy them separately.
The children were very enthusiastic about the game and had a strong ability to learn. They became experts in just half a day and could become teachers after leaving the No. 37 courtyard, teaching the game rules to other children.
Wu Shanshan and Zhuang Xiaoting were both no match for Lin Dongzhe. Zhuang Xiaoting refused to admit defeat and asked Zhuang Tunan to play chess with Lin Dongzhe. Zhuang Tunan had played with other classmates at school and confidently picked up the red piece.
As expected, Zhuang Tunan suffered a huge blow and became worried about his intelligence.
Fortunately, everyone was in the same boat, so no one could escape from Lin Dongzhe's clutches.
When Lin Wufeng learned that Lin Dongzhe was undefeated in the surrounding area, he dragged Lin Dongzhe into a game of Go. Go is a better way to reveal a person's character, and the more they played, the more surprised Lin Wufeng became. He felt that his son's playing style was too conservative, unlike that of a child.
Lin Dongzhe knew what Lin Wufeng was thinking, but he didn't care. It was already after the founding of the People's Republic of China, and there were rules in the group that prohibited beings from becoming sentient.
Just as Huang Ling was calculating that Zhuang Chaoying would be back in a week or two, she received the news that Zhuang Tunan had been accepted into university.
The first step of the Long March was taken beautifully!
Zhuang Xiaoting ran to inform everyone. Song Ying was very happy and said she would reward Zhuang Tunan by making him stewed meat. She then went back into the house to get meat coupons and prepared to go to the store to buy meat.
Huang Ling heard the news that Zhuang Tunan had been admitted to the No. 1 High School in the afternoon, and the meat that Song Ying had bought had already been cooked.
"Song Ying, how could I let you spend so much money!"
Song Ying laughed heartily, "Tu Nan got into No. 1 High School. It's such a happy occasion, so it's only natural that I celebrate for him. From now on, let Lin Dongzhe study under Tu Nan. Maybe he can also get into No. 1 High School."
Lin Dongzhe remained oblivious. His grades had always been under his control. If he couldn't control his grades even with elementary school questions, then all these years had been a waste!