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Chapter 537: Chapter 352 Hurry Up and Give It to Me
This weekend, Jiang Ning stayed at home without going out to play.
His cousin, Jiang Junlong, had contacted him, planning to go crabbing by the river and claiming to bring Shen Qing’e along.
But Xue Yuantong was sore all over from playing badminton and couldn’t walk, so Jiang Ning postponed the outing.
After resting for two days, Xue Yuantong finally regained his energy.
But school had started.
The gate of Fourth Middle School faced south, and in front of the gate was a north-south street lined with various shops, almost exclusively serving students—it could be called the adjunct street of Fourth Middle School.
Shen Qing’e and Yu Wen sat on the bench in front of Yucai Supermarket, each holding a little pudding.
The spot was nice, with the breeze blowing, cool and leisurely, and they could clearly see the passing students.
"They’re like one family, going to school together every day," Yu Wen said upon seeing them, unable to help herself.
She had seen this scene many times before.
Jiang Yanan, who was mooching WiFi, said, "Jiang Ning rents her family’s house, that’s why they go to school together."
Yu Wen had heard about it and wondered, "Isn’t Xue Yuantong’s house by the river dam? It’s quite far from the school, why rent there?"
Jiang Yanan said, "Places a bit off the beaten path are cheaper. Do you know how expensive it is to rent a house near the school gate? Our classmate Miao Zhe rents a place for four hundred a month, and it’s just a shabby single room."
"Jiang Ning seems to rent an entire apartment for only two hundred."
After hearing this, Yu Wen said, "That seems quite troublesome, I’m glad I don’t need to rent a place."
In her words was a sense of relief and a faint hint of superiority; her family owned a two-story building in the city center. The house was a bit old, but spacious to live in. She heard from the adults that they could get two or three apartments as compensation when it gets demolished.
Jiang Yanan then expressed doubt, "I remember Jiang Ning’s family isn’t bad off. He uses an iPhone just like the class president, and the dishes he orders when eating out are quite expensive. During the last sports meet, he even donated Red Bull drinks."
The classmates had nearly a year of experience with each other; they weren’t fools. Through daily details, they could roughly gauge the financial situation of a student.
Yu Wen immediately retorted, "How could Jiang Ning compare with the class president? Don’t you guys know how wide the class president’s family connections are? His uncle is the deputy chief justice of the court, and there’s also a relative who’s the dean of An City’s big hospital."
Shen Qing’e said quietly, "Jiang Ning’s parents work at Changqing Liquid Company."
Jiang Yanan was surprised. The class president’s relatives always felt too distant, while Changqing Liquid was more tangible, a big enterprise newly risen in Yuzhou.
Yu Wen asked, "What do Jiang Ning’s parents do at Changqing Liquid?"
Shen Qing’e answered, "Executives."
Yu Wen had no rebuttal this time. She had a relative who worked as a security guard at Changqing Liquid, who was highly regarded at the family gatherings.
As for the executives at Changqing Liquid, with a little thought, she understood they were much better off than the average person.
High school girls, whose minds matured a bit earlier than boys’, could sense reality.
Inevitably, Yu Wen quieted down her bragging, silently finishing her little pudding.
It was almost time for class; Yu Wen went over to the refrigerator and grabbed a Coke: "I’m planning to bring it to the class president."
Jiang Yanan also grabbed one: "I’m buying it for Dong Qingfeng."
During the last class, her phone had rung, and Dong Qingfeng had bailed her out, something she was very grateful for.
Although it was later sabotaged by Cui Yu, Jiang Yanan still remembered Dong Qingfeng’s help and, given how he usually brought her meals, she felt she should show some gratitude.
Shen Qing’e casually took a Coke. After the experience with Jiang Ning, she had also grown a lot and understood there was no such thing as unconditional love in the world.
She had enjoyed the benefits from Dong Qingfeng and naturally wasn’t going to be stingy.
"Yu Wen, aren’t you going to bring one for Dong Qingfeng?" Jiang Yanan asked.
Yu Wen thought it over and grabbed a Fanta.
Jiang Yanan pointed out, "He likes Coke."
Yu Wen responded, "A Coke for the class president, he’s not worthy of it."
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Class 8 of the first year of high school, the first self-study class period.
The teacher, Huang Zhongfei, told everyone:
"Tomorrow’s midterm exam is very important, as the grades are included in the total for class placement in the second year. Right now, our class’s average is at an above-average level for our grade. Everyone, maintain your good work!"
Not just Huang Zhongfei, the study committee member, Dong Qingfeng, said, "The current exams are like a relay race; every leg is critical. If you give up, it’s easy to get overtaken, and then our Class 8 will be scattered."
Zhang Chi shouted, "Dong Qingfeng, with your good grades, you should be going to the experimental class in the second year, right?"
At this remark, everyone looked over.
Dong Qingfeng didn’t reply. He indeed had this intention; with his grades, he would likely move up to the experimental class without any issues, but he didn’t declare this in front of his classmates, which would only affect class unity.
As class placement neared, the mood in the class became more restless, and everyone started discussing their future plans.
At that moment, Jiang Yanan handed over her Coke: "Dong Qingfeng, thanks for helping me out during Fatty Gao’s class. I bought this for you!"
The Coke was bought before class started and was still chilled. With the recent hot weather, a sip was very refreshing.
Surprised at receiving the Coke, Dong Qingfeng always did good deeds instinctively, never expecting anything in return.
Not just Jiang Yanan, but soon after, Shen Qing’e handed over a Coke, while Yu Wen offered a Fanta:
"Thank you for bringing our meals before."
"This..." Dong Qingfeng was stunned and couldn’t help but feel moved inside. Boys also crave recognition.
Regardless of the occasion, when appreciated, one feels content. His efforts hadn’t been in vain.
Dong Qingfeng smiled radiantly, happily accepting the Coke.
In front of the three girls, he twisted open the cap and drank the whole bottle of Coke to express his joy.
