Time pays off
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Here is Shen Nian's personal space, she has never lived here, she will read books here during lunch break and when she is not sick.
The suite was complete with everything, Cheng Qinglan entered the door after Shen Nian, and everything that caught the eye was in line with Shen Nian's impression, simple and elegant.Unlike the heavier herbal smell downstairs, this room has a very good smell, faint, Cheng Qinglan can't tell what it is, but she can be sure that it is herbal fragrance.
She smelled this kind of smell on Shen Nian yesterday, at first she thought it was Shen Nian who used some kind of bath product with traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, but now it seems that it may also be the smell left by frequent contact with herbs, it is not chemically synthesized, it is Very natural herbal fragrance.
Shen Nian led the person up, worried that she would be bored, so he took out his tablet and handed it to Cheng Qinglan, and said in a very gentle tone, "Play by yourself, if you need anything, you can call me." After finishing speaking, he sat back at the table, and continued Read the book just now.
Cheng Qinglan took the tablet and thanked her, then clicked on a video website without turning on the sound.The living room was very quiet, only the occasional sound of Shen Nian flipping through the books, Cheng Qinglan glanced at the person sitting at the desk, immersed in his own world.
She is a student of painting, and most of the time she will be like Shen Nian, immersed in her own world, and will not feel lonely after a whole day.
After silently watching Shen Nian for a while, Cheng Qinglan found a professional documentary and watched it seriously.
When Shen Nian was reading, she would occasionally look up at Cheng Qinglan on the sofa, wondering what she was looking at, with a very serious look on her face.Quiet and well-behaved, the two of them are in the same space, tacitly agreeing not to interfere with each other.
The patient who made an appointment in the afternoon arrived, and Shen Nian wanted to go downstairs. Before she left, she explained to Cheng Qinglan where she was going, and told her that if she was bored, she could do whatever she wanted on the third floor, and don't run around in unfamiliar places.I was worried that she would run out. Although Shencheng had good security, the young girl ran out alone, so she was not at ease.
Cheng Qinglan felt a little helpless, Shen Nian's tone seemed to be caring for children!She is already ah, an adult!
After Shen Nian went downstairs, she was still a little worried that she was upstairs alone, because she was afraid that she would be bored.Immediately thought of a person, little junior sister Wanqing.Wan Qing and Cheng Qinglan were about the same age, so they would have more common topics, then Shen Nian called Wan Qing and asked her to buy some snacks and fruits, so she didn't have to work in the afternoon, and went to the third floor to stay with Cheng Qinglan.
When Wan Qing heard that he didn't need to work, and there were snacks to eat, how could such a good thing be missed.Happily rushing out of the clinic, fearing that her senior sister would regret it halfway, she bought fruit, ice cream, and some snacks in the supermarket next door, and carried most of the bags upstairs.
Wan Qing wondered in her heart who the person upstairs could make her senior sister care so much. The senior sister only said that she was a child at home, but didn't say how old the child was.Do you get along well?I thought to myself, don't be a bear, she is the most annoying bear, if this is the case, she would rather go downstairs to work, then leave the snacks and run away.
Wan Qing gently unscrewed the door of the room, put her head in, and glanced around first, hey, it's so quiet.
When Cheng Qinglan heard the door knock, she thought it was Shen Nian who had returned, so she stood up from the sofa in the corner and looked in the direction of the door.
"Yeah..." Seeing the young girl in the room, Wan Qing subconsciously let out a startled sound. She turned out to be a lovely younger sister. Wan Qing walked into the room with confidence and closed the door with her feet.
Cheng Qinglan was a little surprised when a stranger came in, and froze in place.
"Hello! I'm Wanqing, and Shen Nian is my senior sister. She asked me to come up to play with you." Wanqing introduced herself with a smile, put the snacks in her hand on the tea machine, and stood in front of the sofa opposite the girl.
"Hello! I'm Cheng Qinglan." It turned out to be Shen Nian's junior sister. Cheng Qinglan introduced herself politely, and at the same time looked at the young girl in front of her calmly. The Taoist robe of the same style was worn on Wan Qing, and she had a completely different feeling from Shen Nian. , the young lady in front of me is extroverted at first glance, with a round face, a pair of big eyes that can talk, and she is very friendly when she smiles, and Cheng Qinglan can't help smiling at her.
Wan Qing has always been immune to cute little girls, especially the two dimples when she smiles, who are so cute, she took the initiative to get closer, and pulled Cheng Qinglan to sit down together.
"Qing Lan? Which green is yours? Mine is the green of grass. How about you?"
"I am also the green grass," Cheng Qinglan replied with a smile
"Oh, that's such a coincidence, no wonder I thought we were destined for each other the first time I saw you!" Wan Qing took Cheng Qinglan's hand affectionately and said happily
Cheng Qinglan felt awkward being held by his hand suddenly, but she didn't escape.Wan Qing smiled with crooked brows and eyes, which was quite cute, thinking that Shen Nian's junior sister and her personality were very different, Wan Qing was a little familiar.
"My grandfather gave me the name. My grandfather originally wanted to call me Wannianqing, but my mother didn't agree, but later she dropped the word "Nian" and called it Wanqing." Wanqing took an ice cream and handed it to Cheng Qinglan. Tear open one, and find a topic to chat with her very enthusiastically.
Haha, Evergreen?This name is really special.Cheng Qinglan was successfully amused, thinking that Grandpa Wan was serious enough in naming his granddaughter.The first time they met, Cheng Qinglan was not familiar with him, and it was not easy for Cheng Qinglan to comment on the name, saying: "I am also named by my grandfather, but I am from the younger generation, Lan, because my father's name has the word Feng in it."
"That's such a coincidence..." Wan Qing swallowed the ice cream, and chatted with Cheng Qinglan by name.
Wan Qing only found out that Cheng Qinglan was 18 years old when she asked. At first Wan Qing thought she was fourteen or five years old at most. Before that, she was worried that there would be a big age gap between her and him, and there would be a generation gap between the two of them. Now I feel more at ease.
Wan Qing has just graduated from university this year, and is four years older than Cheng Qinglan. As someone who has been there, she can't stop chatting about college life. Her grades are not good, and she studied in a very ordinary college in Shanghai.Her grandfather and Grandpa Shen were old friends. They started to study medicine in Shen's family in high school, and came to work as a full-time apprentice after graduation.
Cheng Qinglan's nature is also relatively cheerful and lively, but she is relatively slow-moving. When she was in the capital, Wu Zheng came into contact with older teachers, and she didn't dare to be too reckless in front of the teachers. After a long time, she looked more stable than her peers.Staying with Wan Qing today really liberated my nature and made it easy to chat.
Eating snacks, listening to Wan Qing's gossip, time passed quickly, Shen Nian went back to the third floor, and heard the cheerful laughter in the room from a distance, the iconic laughter of her little junior sister, Shen Nian could Distinguish it.It was another girl's laughter, which made her a little strange, she didn't seem to see Cheng Qinglan laughing.Shen Nian pushed open the door, and subconsciously looked at the two sitting on the sofa in the corner, seeing that they were leaning close together, not knowing what they were talking about, the little junior sister leaned forward and backward with a smile, making people blind, even she came in None found.
Shen Nian looked at Cheng Qinglan, and saw that her face was filled with a bright smile, she had deep dimples when she smiled, her eyebrows and eyes were curved, she was very cute, her smile was not as ostentatious as her junior sister, and she gave out a clear and melodious laugh.
At this time Cheng Qinglan found Shen Nian standing by the door, couldn't help but reduce the smile on his face, and smiled politely at Shen Nian.
Shen Nian saw the changes in her expression very clearly, and sighed in his heart, it really was more relaxed and happy when staying with people of the same age.Shen Nian reflected on whether he was being too serious?Why does she look like she's a little scared of me?
Shen Nian thought so in her heart, and closed the door with no expression on her face. She didn't understand why she was disappointed, but she didn't like her formality and formality when facing her.
"Oh, senior sister, you're back." Wan Qing greeted Shen Nian casually after seeing Shen Nian coming in. She was not afraid of Shen Nian, senior sister just looked serious, and she was easy to get along with.
"Hmm! You play your games, I still have something to do!" Shen Nian glanced at them, and then went into the lounge inside.She was afraid that if she stayed, Cheng Qinglan would be restrained, and it was rare for her to chat with Wan Qing, so she wanted them to chat for a while.
Seeing that her senior sister came back and hadn't driven her downstairs to work, Wan Qing happily dragged Cheng Qinglan to continue chatting, but her voice was much lower than before, for fear of disturbing Shen Nian.
Jiang Yutang and Wu Zheng came back after four o'clock in the afternoon. They just had a facial. The two teachers looked radiant and in good condition.Wan Qing poured water for the two elders, and took Cheng Qinglan downstairs together, saying that he was taking her downstairs to play. Seeing that they had a good relationship, Jiang Yutang didn't stop her.
Wu Zheng's old friends in Shanghai attended the party at night. As the organizer of the party, she didn't arrive too late. Just arrived at five o'clock, Jiang Yutang and Wu Zheng went downstairs and asked Cheng Qinglan to go to the hotel together.Shen Nian drove them to the place and said before leaving that he would pick them up after the evening.
Knowing that Shen Nian didn't like socializing, the two elders didn't force it.
The party will be held at a private restaurant in the suburbs, which is very famous in Shanghai, so reservations must be made in advance.Most of the people Wu Zheng invited were well-known figures in the painting and calligraphy circles.Wu Zheng introduced the younger disciples to his friends one after another, some of whom Cheng Qinglan had met before, and some who had only heard of their names.She followed the teacher to face a group of older teachers, and she behaved generously and decently.This is due to the fact that he often followed Wu Zheng to various gatherings when he was in the capital.
Yang Guofeng, the protagonist of tonight's banquet, was the latest to arrive. Yang Guofeng is about 1.8 meters tall and looks more like a northerner, with thick eyes and big eyebrows, and a loud voice.
Wu Zheng brought Cheng Qinglan over and said, "Brother, this is Qinglan, I mentioned it to you before."
"Qing Lan, this is your uncle"
Cheng Qinglan called people respectfully, this was the first time she met Yang Guofeng, Wu Zheng used to mention this uncle to her often.
When Yang Guofeng entered the door, he immediately saw Cheng Qinglan. The main reason was that she was the only child in the room. Although he had heard of it before, it was the first time he saw this little nephew. He looked smaller than he imagined, but he could be recognized The person his junior sister accepted as an exception, I believe there must be something special about him.
Yang Guofeng was the principal of Shencheng Academy of Fine Arts before retiring, and he can be regarded as Jiang Yutang's old leader.After retiring, he went abroad to live with his son’s family. No matter how good it is abroad, it’s still as good as at home. Yang Guofeng is not used to staying there for a few years. He just came back this year. There is no one at home for a few years. He is renovating. He is temporarily borrowing at a friend’s house. So Wu Zheng didn't bring his young disciples to visit him when he arrived in Shencheng, but made an appointment to meet here.
Cheng Qinglan had heard from the teacher a long time ago that few people in the country can match the master's calligraphy. They learned calligraphy and painting from Wu Zheng's father. Wu Zheng is better at painting, and the master is more accomplished in calligraphy. .
Wu Zheng had mentioned it to Yang Guofeng on the phone before, and wanted him to give Cheng Qinglan a lesson in calligraphy, but Yang Guofeng agreed without saying a word.The relationship between their brothers and sisters has always been very good. At this age, Yang Guofeng is still a junior sister named Wu Zheng.
After half a day of drinking, Yang Guofeng became interested, and called his nephew to his side, and wanted to write a question for the first and second exams.The teachers around him were also curious about the level of this junior, so they made room for Cheng Qinglan.Cheng Qinglan was probably used to such school examinations, so she took her time and handled it with ease.The elders present felt that she performed very well, and praised her for her calm performance at a young age and her solid basic skills. No wonder your teacher snatched you back early.
After Yang Guofeng finished the school exam, he was quite satisfied with this little nephew. He took out a long box from his bag and handed it to Cheng Qinglan, saying, "This is a meeting gift prepared by the uncle for you. Study hard and don't let your master treat you badly." expect"
The old man gave Cheng Qinglan a very valuable writing brush, which was made by a famous artist, and he spent a lot of effort to get it back then.It was intended to be passed on to the next generation as a family heirloom, but none of the children and grandchildren learned calligraphy and painting, and now it is given to the younger nephew as a thank you to the teacher.
Cheng Qinglan accepted the gift at the teacher's instruction, and thanked the uncle again.Wu Zheng followed the trend and talked about the young disciple's future university studies in Shanghai.Yang Guofeng was very happy when he heard that she was coming to Shanghai to study in university, and said with a smile, "It's good to come to Shanghai, Master has no other skills, but I still have some experience in calligraphy that I can pass on to you."
As for why it is Shenda instead of Shenmei, the old man doesn't even have to think about it. With Wu Zheng as a master, there are not many teachers in the Academy of Fine Arts who can teach Qinglan.Shen University is also well-known in the country, so you can learn calligraphy and painting with your junior sister and him. If it is not possible, Shen Cheng and his friends, whoever is better than the young teacher.
Several other teachers echoed, "It's good for Qing Lan to apply for the general election. If you come to Shanghai to study in the future, your teacher will definitely come here often. It will be convenient for us to communicate and learn from each other. We old guys have nothing else to do. Being able to give some pointers to the juniors is also to give play to the remaining heat."
This was also one of the reasons why Wu Zheng brought Cheng Qinglan here, and Jiang Yutang had already seen it. She was really happy for the little girl, and this opportunity was rare.None of these old fellows present are good people. Others may not be able to invite them, but today Wu Zheng took the initiative to speak up, and they have no reason why they shouldn't. Of course, they will not let them teach in vain.
6. Draw her
Halfway through the meal, Yang Guofeng slapped his legs and said, "Look at my memory, I always feel that I have forgotten something. Shen Da, I know a lot of people. I will call right away. The child is still young. It is really bad if I don't take care of it." Don't worry, don't be bullied."
Cheng Qinglan doesn't really like being a relationship householder, but it's hard to refuse if the elders care about her. She sees that the teacher didn't stop her, so she can't stop her either.
Yang Guofeng made the first phone call to the old principal of Shenda University. The other party has retired for many years. Hearing that Yang Guofeng has returned to China, he didn't say much. He immediately asked for the address and said that he would come to talk face-to-face. In the vicinity, people will arrive in ten minutes.
Nowadays, all the old people are in good physical condition, but the old headmaster looks even better than ordinary young people.
After some introductions, the old principal heard that Cheng Qinglan had applied for Shen University, and immediately said that I would call someone for you. The old principal called the current principal of Shen University and the teacher in charge of recruiting students this time. What principle is violated depends on Cheng Qinglan's college entrance examination results.
Before leaving, the recruiting teacher told Cheng Qinglan that it is good to just wait at home, as soon as the results of the college entrance examination come out, he will come to the door as soon as possible, and then the admission notice will also be delivered to the door in person, and he left first with a smile.Why not do it if you can recruit a good seedling and show favor in front of the two principals.
The elders drank happily. Yang Guofeng took Cheng Qinglan and Wu Zheng to drink a glass of red wine together. Yang Guofeng said to Cheng Qinglan, "Poetry, wine, calligraphy and painting, if you want to be able to write and paint, you must also be able to drink. Your teacher and I are both old. The inheritance of the sect depends on your generation."
This was Cheng Qinglan's first time drinking alcohol, the taste was neither good nor bad, so I didn't feel much.
Shen Nian finished her work and arrived at the hotel ahead of time. She knew that it was not over yet, so she parked the car downstairs and waited in the car. Seeing that it was almost time, she sent a message to Jiang Yutang.
In the private room, the elders drank happily and chatted happily.Before the show ended, Cheng Qinglan was repeatedly asked to notify them when the results of the college entrance examination came out, and to ask for a wedding drink.
Cheng Qinglan took the initiative to invite the teachers to come to her house for a gathering. Anyway, the two cities are not far away, so I would like to give them the beautiful scenery and delicious food of South Lake.Wu Zhengben also had this intention, and helped the younger disciples to invite together. Most of the people present are retired, and they have plenty of time, so the matter is settled.
Sending off the teachers one by one, Jiang Yutang led the way to Shen Nian's car, Shen Nian saw that they were walking steadily, it seemed that they didn't drink too much, so he stood by the car and waited for them to come.
Cheng Qinglan came out to blow the wind for a while, feeling faintly drunk, and walked steadily, but listening to the two teachers' speeches, the voice was a little far away, and her face was a little hot.
Having a good night, Jiang Yutang was in high spirits. After getting in the car, he asked Wu Zheng if he wanted to take a cruise to experience the night view of Shanghai.Wu Zheng swam in Shenjiang once when he was young, and this time he was able to come to Shencheng.
Shen Nian drove straight to the pier, occasionally glanced at Cheng Qinglan who was sitting in the back seat through the rearview mirror, her little face was blushing, it seemed that she had drunk alcohol, so Shen Nian intentionally slowed down the speed of the car and tried to drive as smoothly as possible.
On the way, Jiang Yutang called her friend, and within a few minutes, it was done, and the other party agreed to charter a small cruise ship for her.Tickets sold at the normal wharf are crowded by many people on a boat, and the time will be relatively tight, so it is boring to watch the flowers on horseback.
Apart from other things, Jiang Yutang still has a lot of contacts in Shencheng. When they arrive, someone will pick them up at the pier. The fruit and snacks on the cruise ship are the best. Shen Nian and Cheng Qinglan sit in a row, and Jiang Yutang and Wu Zheng sit in a row .
It has to be said that the prosperity of Shanghai, the ten-mile foreign market, lives up to its reputation, there are not many cruise ships on the river, and the skyscrapers on both sides of the river are shining with dazzling lights.
When Cheng Qinglan was young, her parents were in the wharf transportation business, and there were many cargo ships. Every time her parents went home, they would drive a small cargo boat back. No matter how she manipulated it, she was not afraid of taking a boat at that time. With her father around, she felt very safe. Later, after her parents had an accident, she never took a boat again.
When Jiang Yutang proposed to take a cruise ship, she hesitated for a while, and she was still a little scared, but she didn't want to disappoint her.While on the cruise, her feet swayed slightly, and she was flustered that she didn't step on the ground. She was a little weak in fright. Fortunately, Shen Nian who was following her gave her a timely support, otherwise it would be too embarrassing.
After the cruise, Shen Nian has been following Cheng Qinglan closely, seeing her nervousness, her legs were shaking slightly, Shen Nian didn't think much about it, thinking she was seasick.After sitting down, Shen Nian kept paying attention to her state from the corner of her eye. Fortunately, there was no reaction of seasickness later.
It may be that the cruise ship is big and the driving is smooth, or it may be that the scenery on both sides of the strait is too intoxicating. Later, Cheng Qinglan didn't feel scared. She leaned on the back of the chair, looked at the buildings on the river bank, let herself go, and tried not to think about those bad things.
Jiang Yutang has entertained many friends from other places. He has been on a cruise ship too many times, and there is nothing new. He chatted with Wu Zheng. Although Shen Niansheng grew up in Shencheng, it was his first time to take a cruise ship. not bad.
Wu Zheng and the others will leave Shencheng tomorrow, and they will leave later in the evening. Jiang Yutang thinks that Wu Zheng and the others will stay for too short a time, and it would be better to play for a few more days. There are still many interesting places in Shencheng that have not yet been visited.
Wu Zheng smiled and said, "I will see you again soon. She will fly back to the capital tomorrow morning, and then she will go directly from the hotel to the airport."Saying goodbye at the entrance of the hotel, Jiang Yutang and Shen Nian walked home together.
Early the next morning, Cheng Qinglan drove Wu Zheng to the airport first, and then drove back to Jiangcheng by herself.After returning from Shencheng, Cheng Qinglan spent most of her time drawing in the studio except chatting with her grandma every day. She took out this painting a few years ago and put it aside. She wanted to repaint this painting, saying I don't know why, it seems like some kind of obsession.
The biggest surprise of going to Shencheng this time is to see Shen Nian again, after a few contacts, it made her want to draw Shen Nian even more.On the canvas unfolded on the table, the person in the painting has vivid eyebrows and lifelike features. Comparing the two paintings, one can see the superiority of the painting skills at a glance, and it is not in vain for her hard work over the years.
The period before the announcement of the results of the college entrance examination should be the most difficult period for all candidates and their parents. In the group of classmates, the topic of the college entrance examination is inseparable every day, telling each other's tension and encouraging each other.Cheng Qinglan was probably one of the few who stayed out of the matter, calmer than ever.
In addition to painting and sorting out books, Cheng Qinglan found many rare rare books in her grandfather's study, she picked them out and put them aside, planning to let her have a look when the teacher came next time.To be honest, it is a pity that these precious books are left out of sight at home.These books are all grandpa's painstaking efforts, if they are not well preserved, she is a sinner.
Fortunately, these books were specially treated by grandma when she packed them back then, and they were stored upstairs at Uncle Wu’s house without any damp or insect pillars. Donate it and let it play its due value.
Copying the book is equivalent to reading it again, practicing calligraphy again, immersing yourself in it, and the days go by quickly.
Cheng Qinglan's fifth uncle is more nervous these days than her son's test scores in the college entrance examination. He was afraid of putting pressure on her, so he didn't dare to show it in front of Cheng Qinglan. Carry out the wedding candy to see if the small red envelopes prepared are enough.
Everyone is waiting for the day when the results of the college entrance examination will be announced.
7. Check points
Finally came the day of the college entrance examination score test, Grandma Cheng was also a little restless, and got up early in the morning to burn incense on the ancestor's memorial tablet.Fifth Aunt stayed with her to have a conversation, and the two of them talked about the college entrance examination, and each was more nervous than the other.
After five o'clock in the afternoon, Cheng Qinglan received a call from the class teacher. After the call was connected, the teacher was very excited and told her that the school had already learned the grades in advance. "You did very well in the exam, and your total score is No. 10 in Beijing." The teacher asked Cheng Qinglan again, do you really not consider going to Beijing University anymore?From all aspects, Beijing University has more advantages. It is a pity that Cheng Qinglan did not choose Beijing University for his grades.
Cheng Qinglan was much calmer than the teacher, and she was not too excited after knowing the score. She thanked the teacher first, and calmly reiterated that her choice would not change, and she still insisted on applying for the university.
The homeroom teacher was obviously depressed, but he still congratulated Cheng Qinglan on her good grades, said that she respected her choice, and said before hanging up the phone, "Shenda University has a wider choice of majors, and the teacher believes in your choice." As if convincing himself.
Cheng Qinglan didn't care what other people thought. When she heard about the results, she just felt that the dust had settled and she could make preparations early.She went downstairs to talk to grandma first. Grandma Cheng was calm on the surface, but in fact she couldn't sit still for a long time.
When Grandma Cheng heard her granddaughter report the score, she didn't know if the score was considered good. When she heard that it was No. 10 in the capital, she laughed and kept saying, "Yes, the test is good!"
Grandma Cheng shouted with joy: "Yufang, Yufang" and couldn't wait to call her niece and daughter-in-law over to share the good news, so that she would be happy too.
Fifth Aunt was boiling water in the kitchen in the front yard, preparing to make dinner. When the old lady called her, she hurriedly put down her work and ran over to have a look.I heard that my niece got good grades in the exam, No. 10 in the capital, what kind of concept is that.What kind of place is that in the capital city? It must be amazing to be in the top ten!
Fifth Aunt excitedly called the old man and told him to reassure him.
After Cheng Qinglan informed grandma, after thinking about it, she decided to tell her aunt and grandma.Their grandparents and grandsons are closest to their great-aunt's house in the capital and live in the same community.The eldest aunt has two daughters. Cheng Qinglan and the younger aunt Qin Yi have the best relationship. They are more than ten years apart, and they get along more like friends.
After finishing the phone call, Cheng Qinglan leaned back in her chair and looked out the window, full of expectations for college life.
The elders downstairs were about to get more lively, and Grandma Cheng said, "Happy today! Yufang, let's go to the restaurant tonight, so we don't need to prepare dinner!".
Fifth Aunt Cheng Yuanzhi's legs and feet have improved a lot. He went home to get firecrackers first, but when he got home he felt that there was too little preparation. He planned to go to the town to buy some fireworks later and come back to celebrate in the evening.
In the living room, Grandma Cheng and Aunt Fifth had already talked about the teacher appreciation banquet. Grandma Cheng thought that her granddaughter's teachers were all in the capital, and she would have to go to the capital to invite her, but the ones from her hometown could not be left behind.When she returned to her hometown, she planned to entertain her neighbors. Ten years ago, they left in a hurry and could not thank the neighbors for their help. Now that her granddaughter has learned a lot, she just took the opportunity to hold a few banquets to have fun.
People in the village love to be lively. As soon as the firecrackers sounded, people gathered around to inquire. The news spread quickly, and soon the whole village knew that the Cheng family's granddaughter had been admitted to a prestigious university, and she was No. 10 in the capital.Those who knew came to congratulate, grab some wedding candy by the way, and get a little happy.Especially those who have children in school at home, bring the children over to meet Cheng Qinglan, and use her as a role model.
In front of the gate of the Cheng family compound, Fifth Uncle set off firecrackers, Fifth Aunt sprinkled candy, and Cheng Qinglan was asked to distribute red envelopes. Everyone who came had a share. The entrance was so lively, and Grandma Cheng was also very happy. It's been so festive.
During this bustling, the restaurant couldn't be finished, Fifth Aunt took the time to go to the kitchen to prepare dinner, and the family came and went, all neighbors who came to join in the fun, so it was not good to really close the door and go to the restaurant.
At [-] o'clock in the evening, Cheng Qinglan still sat in front of the computer to check the grades. The scores displayed on the screen were the same as what the teacher said. If you know it, you know it. It's more reliable to check it yourself.
After the score checking time, Cheng Qinglan's phone kept ringing, all of them were students asking for their grades, the group of students was already boiling, and they were all reporting their scores in Solitaire.Only Cheng Qinglan kept silent, and someone couldn't help calling to ask.
Cheng Qinglan inevitably had people asking questions all the time, so she had no choice but to open the blocked class group, send her scores, and then quit after sending them out.There was a brief silence in the group for a few seconds, and then the frying pan broke out again, and everyone was more excited than Cheng Qinglan.Many students said that she did so well in the exam, how could she keep such a low profile? If they did so well in the exam, their parents would like to hang up red flowers and lead them to "parade". . .
The students guessed in the group which university Cheng Qinglan would choose. With this score, several well-known universities in the capital can be chosen at will, so there is no need to worry about it. They are not like them. If you want to apply for the exam, people will look down on them with their scores, oh well !It's better to look through to see which university is safer to vote for.
After checking the specific scores, Cheng Qinglan called Wu Zheng first and told her the scores of each subject in detail. Wu Zheng was also happy when he learned that the young student did well in the exam. Lest the young be proud.
After hanging up the phone, Wu Zheng notified the good news to his old friends, especially the old friends in Shencheng, and also told his senior brother.
Relatives and friends who have college entrance examinations at home will care about each other and ask each other how they did in the exam. The family of the Cheng family in Beijing is also very happy. They are already preparing to return to Jiangcheng. Who will they invite and what gifts will they prepare? , there is another major event for the Cheng family, which has to be put on the agenda and started to prepare.
After dinner, several uncles of the Cheng family came to find Grandma Cheng, and the old man Cheng followed. Cheng Qinglan called him grandpa. The old man is 99 years old this year, and he is going to celebrate his [-]th birthday in autumn.He likes the juniors who have studied well the most. Hearing that Cheng Qinglan did well in the exam, he is so energetic that he wants to come to see him.
At that time, the ancestors of the Cheng family came to the South Lake to reclaim fields in the polder water and settled down. There were five houses in total. Went to Bay Province.The fifth uncle, Cheng Zhiyuan, belongs to the family of the fourth family. As for the fifth family, he is not very close to them. The young people of this generation all go to live in the big cities and have no contact with them.
In Cheng Qinglan's grandfather's generation, the relationship between the first and third families was the best, and the relationship with her fifth uncle's fourth was average.When Cheng Qinglan was a child, she heard that Uncle Wu's father had a bad temper and liked to take advantage of petty advantages. He had five sons, and he had different preferences for the children, which made the family restless.The old couple's life in their later years was not peaceful.
When Grandpa Cheng was still alive, he didn't like the fourth room very much, but he took care of Cheng Yuanzhi who was bullied by his father and brother in the fourth room.
The old lady of Sanfang has many children and grandchildren, but none of them are outstanding students. They all went to ordinary junior colleges and technical schools.When it came to Cheng Qinglan, because of her close relationship, the old man automatically classified her as one of his own.The old man called the village head's grandson over and asked him to organize a family reunion to celebrate.
Grandma Cheng already had this intention, and it would be great if the old man of Sanfang was willing to come forward to organize it.Sanfang has been the village head for several generations and has influence in the village. The current village head, Cheng Yuanli, is in his early fifties and is the third eldest in his family. Cheng Qinglan calls him third uncle.
Grandma Cheng decides the date, and the school entrance banquet will be on Cheng Qinglan’s birthday. The banquet will be arranged at noon. Counting the number of people in the village, there will be about 20 tables. , Set the dishes and ask them to quote. It is also very convenient to hold a table now.
After talking about the school entrance banquet, everyone in the living room fell silent. Grandma Cheng took the lead to break the silence and said, "Today is a big day, so it shouldn't be mentioned. It's rare that there are so many people gathered today, so there is no need for everyone to discuss it."
Everyone present knew what Grandma Cheng was going to say next, but no one wanted to mention it first.Seeing that the date is approaching, if we don't bring it up, it will be too late to make arrangements. After all, the tenth anniversary of death is a major event in Jiangcheng, and there are many things to prepare for.
"The old man is here today, and after a while, it will be Yuanfeng and his wife, as well as the tenth anniversary of the death of Qing Lan's grandfather. After all these years, Qing Lan and I haven't come back from the capital, and we haven't held a decent anniversary for them. , It's been ten years in a blink of an eye, and while everyone is here, I want to entrust this matter to you, and I want you to take care of it..." Grandma Cheng looked at her nephews and nephews, and it was because of her relationship that she was able to come today Not bad, you don't have to worry about anything when you speak.
"Er Niang, even if you don't tell me, we plan to come and ask you in the next two days. Everyone has not forgotten about this matter, so you can rest assured and leave it to us!" Cheng Qinglan's third uncle, who is the village head, took the lead in expressing his opinion.
"Yes, they are all my nephews. Why are you being polite? This time when you and Qing Lan came back, we knew it well. I told the old man a few days ago that now that Qing Lan is an adult, it is time to treat her parents well." Do it." Another clan uncle said.
Cheng Qinglan looked calm, listening to the elders discussing.This matter is more important than her school entrance banquet. Grandma had never mentioned it before. Seeing that the day was approaching, she was also anxious. She asked the fifth aunt in private, and the fifth aunt said that she would talk to grandma when the day was near.
Now that Grandma Cheng brought it up, everyone is relieved. It has been so many years, and it will be sad to mention it, but it is not impossible to face it.
There are a lot of things to prepare for the anniversary festival. The old man made a decision and directly arranged what each family is responsible for. With a clear division of labor, things are much simpler.Cheng Qinglan and grandma, the old and the young, don't understand these rules and customs, so they can't help much.Cheng Qinglan said that she would prepare the burnt paper money, and it would be better to do it herself.The paper money burned by the sacrifices in Jiangcheng is platinum paper bought, a small, square piece, and folded into the shape of gold ingots, instead of burning paper money directly.
Everything was arranged, everyone dispersed and went home.
Under the guidance of her grandmother, Cheng Qinglan put three sticks of incense on the ancestral tablet and kowtowed to her parents and grandfather.She didn't think it was feudal superstition or anything, and the same was true for Grandma Cheng, it was just a kind of emotional sustenance.
Shen Nian learned that Cheng Qinglan's college entrance examination scores were late, and she heard from her mother on the second day of the score check that she knew that she did well in the exam, so Shen Nian was happy for her.Recently, she has silently followed the news related to the college entrance examination, and she is looking forward to Cheng Qinglan's coming to Shanghai to study in university. Caring about her for so many years seems to have become a habit, and Shen Nian never thought of letting her know.I just want to provide some help in a timely manner when she needs it.What does it matter if she knows or doesn't know!
Before Shen Nian, she heard from her mother that she would go to Jiangcheng to attend Cheng Qinglan's school entrance banquet in a while, and she was thinking of what kind of gift would be suitable for Cheng Qinglan.A gift that is not too expensive and meaningful, but too expensive and it will appear obtrusive.
The gift that Shen Nian wanted to prepare was not a school entrance ceremony, but an 18th birthday present. After following her for so many years, this was the first time to give her a birthday present. Shen Nian was very cautious.
8. Growth
In the blink of an eye, it was the anniversary of the death of Cheng Qinglan's parents and grandfather. The aunt of the Cheng family brought her two daughters and rushed back the day before the death day. The mother and daughter drove over from the capital. used paper money.
Cheng Qinglan and little aunt Qin Yi were in charge of going to the town to order wreaths for tomorrow and some paper offerings. These must be prepared by the daughter of the deceased. Grandpa Cheng didn't have a daughter, so Aunt Cheng's two daughters would do it. .
The night before the death day, the Cheng family courtyard was brightly lit, and the joss sticks in front of the memorial tablets of the three deceased were also lit all night.
On the day of the death, several Taoist priests came to the house to perform ceremonies. They were the Taoist priests of the Taoist temple on the mountain, and one of them was still a good friend with Grandpa Cheng.The old Taoist priest, surnamed Qin, looks like a fairy, and treats people kindly and politely.After finishing the Buddhist rituals, he refused to stay for dinner, let alone collect property.The old Taoist priest chatted with Grandma Cheng and returned to the Taoist temple.
To sacrifice
The suite was complete with everything, Cheng Qinglan entered the door after Shen Nian, and everything that caught the eye was in line with Shen Nian's impression, simple and elegant.Unlike the heavier herbal smell downstairs, this room has a very good smell, faint, Cheng Qinglan can't tell what it is, but she can be sure that it is herbal fragrance.
She smelled this kind of smell on Shen Nian yesterday, at first she thought it was Shen Nian who used some kind of bath product with traditional Chinese medicine ingredients, but now it seems that it may also be the smell left by frequent contact with herbs, it is not chemically synthesized, it is Very natural herbal fragrance.
Shen Nian led the person up, worried that she would be bored, so he took out his tablet and handed it to Cheng Qinglan, and said in a very gentle tone, "Play by yourself, if you need anything, you can call me." After finishing speaking, he sat back at the table, and continued Read the book just now.
Cheng Qinglan took the tablet and thanked her, then clicked on a video website without turning on the sound.The living room was very quiet, only the occasional sound of Shen Nian flipping through the books, Cheng Qinglan glanced at the person sitting at the desk, immersed in his own world.
She is a student of painting, and most of the time she will be like Shen Nian, immersed in her own world, and will not feel lonely after a whole day.
After silently watching Shen Nian for a while, Cheng Qinglan found a professional documentary and watched it seriously.
When Shen Nian was reading, she would occasionally look up at Cheng Qinglan on the sofa, wondering what she was looking at, with a very serious look on her face.Quiet and well-behaved, the two of them are in the same space, tacitly agreeing not to interfere with each other.
The patient who made an appointment in the afternoon arrived, and Shen Nian wanted to go downstairs. Before she left, she explained to Cheng Qinglan where she was going, and told her that if she was bored, she could do whatever she wanted on the third floor, and don't run around in unfamiliar places.I was worried that she would run out. Although Shencheng had good security, the young girl ran out alone, so she was not at ease.
Cheng Qinglan felt a little helpless, Shen Nian's tone seemed to be caring for children!She is already ah, an adult!
After Shen Nian went downstairs, she was still a little worried that she was upstairs alone, because she was afraid that she would be bored.Immediately thought of a person, little junior sister Wanqing.Wan Qing and Cheng Qinglan were about the same age, so they would have more common topics, then Shen Nian called Wan Qing and asked her to buy some snacks and fruits, so she didn't have to work in the afternoon, and went to the third floor to stay with Cheng Qinglan.
When Wan Qing heard that he didn't need to work, and there were snacks to eat, how could such a good thing be missed.Happily rushing out of the clinic, fearing that her senior sister would regret it halfway, she bought fruit, ice cream, and some snacks in the supermarket next door, and carried most of the bags upstairs.
Wan Qing wondered in her heart who the person upstairs could make her senior sister care so much. The senior sister only said that she was a child at home, but didn't say how old the child was.Do you get along well?I thought to myself, don't be a bear, she is the most annoying bear, if this is the case, she would rather go downstairs to work, then leave the snacks and run away.
Wan Qing gently unscrewed the door of the room, put her head in, and glanced around first, hey, it's so quiet.
When Cheng Qinglan heard the door knock, she thought it was Shen Nian who had returned, so she stood up from the sofa in the corner and looked in the direction of the door.
"Yeah..." Seeing the young girl in the room, Wan Qing subconsciously let out a startled sound. She turned out to be a lovely younger sister. Wan Qing walked into the room with confidence and closed the door with her feet.
Cheng Qinglan was a little surprised when a stranger came in, and froze in place.
"Hello! I'm Wanqing, and Shen Nian is my senior sister. She asked me to come up to play with you." Wanqing introduced herself with a smile, put the snacks in her hand on the tea machine, and stood in front of the sofa opposite the girl.
"Hello! I'm Cheng Qinglan." It turned out to be Shen Nian's junior sister. Cheng Qinglan introduced herself politely, and at the same time looked at the young girl in front of her calmly. The Taoist robe of the same style was worn on Wan Qing, and she had a completely different feeling from Shen Nian. , the young lady in front of me is extroverted at first glance, with a round face, a pair of big eyes that can talk, and she is very friendly when she smiles, and Cheng Qinglan can't help smiling at her.
Wan Qing has always been immune to cute little girls, especially the two dimples when she smiles, who are so cute, she took the initiative to get closer, and pulled Cheng Qinglan to sit down together.
"Qing Lan? Which green is yours? Mine is the green of grass. How about you?"
"I am also the green grass," Cheng Qinglan replied with a smile
"Oh, that's such a coincidence, no wonder I thought we were destined for each other the first time I saw you!" Wan Qing took Cheng Qinglan's hand affectionately and said happily
Cheng Qinglan felt awkward being held by his hand suddenly, but she didn't escape.Wan Qing smiled with crooked brows and eyes, which was quite cute, thinking that Shen Nian's junior sister and her personality were very different, Wan Qing was a little familiar.
"My grandfather gave me the name. My grandfather originally wanted to call me Wannianqing, but my mother didn't agree, but later she dropped the word "Nian" and called it Wanqing." Wanqing took an ice cream and handed it to Cheng Qinglan. Tear open one, and find a topic to chat with her very enthusiastically.
Haha, Evergreen?This name is really special.Cheng Qinglan was successfully amused, thinking that Grandpa Wan was serious enough in naming his granddaughter.The first time they met, Cheng Qinglan was not familiar with him, and it was not easy for Cheng Qinglan to comment on the name, saying: "I am also named by my grandfather, but I am from the younger generation, Lan, because my father's name has the word Feng in it."
"That's such a coincidence..." Wan Qing swallowed the ice cream, and chatted with Cheng Qinglan by name.
Wan Qing only found out that Cheng Qinglan was 18 years old when she asked. At first Wan Qing thought she was fourteen or five years old at most. Before that, she was worried that there would be a big age gap between her and him, and there would be a generation gap between the two of them. Now I feel more at ease.
Wan Qing has just graduated from university this year, and is four years older than Cheng Qinglan. As someone who has been there, she can't stop chatting about college life. Her grades are not good, and she studied in a very ordinary college in Shanghai.Her grandfather and Grandpa Shen were old friends. They started to study medicine in Shen's family in high school, and came to work as a full-time apprentice after graduation.
Cheng Qinglan's nature is also relatively cheerful and lively, but she is relatively slow-moving. When she was in the capital, Wu Zheng came into contact with older teachers, and she didn't dare to be too reckless in front of the teachers. After a long time, she looked more stable than her peers.Staying with Wan Qing today really liberated my nature and made it easy to chat.
Eating snacks, listening to Wan Qing's gossip, time passed quickly, Shen Nian went back to the third floor, and heard the cheerful laughter in the room from a distance, the iconic laughter of her little junior sister, Shen Nian could Distinguish it.It was another girl's laughter, which made her a little strange, she didn't seem to see Cheng Qinglan laughing.Shen Nian pushed open the door, and subconsciously looked at the two sitting on the sofa in the corner, seeing that they were leaning close together, not knowing what they were talking about, the little junior sister leaned forward and backward with a smile, making people blind, even she came in None found.
Shen Nian looked at Cheng Qinglan, and saw that her face was filled with a bright smile, she had deep dimples when she smiled, her eyebrows and eyes were curved, she was very cute, her smile was not as ostentatious as her junior sister, and she gave out a clear and melodious laugh.
At this time Cheng Qinglan found Shen Nian standing by the door, couldn't help but reduce the smile on his face, and smiled politely at Shen Nian.
Shen Nian saw the changes in her expression very clearly, and sighed in his heart, it really was more relaxed and happy when staying with people of the same age.Shen Nian reflected on whether he was being too serious?Why does she look like she's a little scared of me?
Shen Nian thought so in her heart, and closed the door with no expression on her face. She didn't understand why she was disappointed, but she didn't like her formality and formality when facing her.
"Oh, senior sister, you're back." Wan Qing greeted Shen Nian casually after seeing Shen Nian coming in. She was not afraid of Shen Nian, senior sister just looked serious, and she was easy to get along with.
"Hmm! You play your games, I still have something to do!" Shen Nian glanced at them, and then went into the lounge inside.She was afraid that if she stayed, Cheng Qinglan would be restrained, and it was rare for her to chat with Wan Qing, so she wanted them to chat for a while.
Seeing that her senior sister came back and hadn't driven her downstairs to work, Wan Qing happily dragged Cheng Qinglan to continue chatting, but her voice was much lower than before, for fear of disturbing Shen Nian.
Jiang Yutang and Wu Zheng came back after four o'clock in the afternoon. They just had a facial. The two teachers looked radiant and in good condition.Wan Qing poured water for the two elders, and took Cheng Qinglan downstairs together, saying that he was taking her downstairs to play. Seeing that they had a good relationship, Jiang Yutang didn't stop her.
Wu Zheng's old friends in Shanghai attended the party at night. As the organizer of the party, she didn't arrive too late. Just arrived at five o'clock, Jiang Yutang and Wu Zheng went downstairs and asked Cheng Qinglan to go to the hotel together.Shen Nian drove them to the place and said before leaving that he would pick them up after the evening.
Knowing that Shen Nian didn't like socializing, the two elders didn't force it.
The party will be held at a private restaurant in the suburbs, which is very famous in Shanghai, so reservations must be made in advance.Most of the people Wu Zheng invited were well-known figures in the painting and calligraphy circles.Wu Zheng introduced the younger disciples to his friends one after another, some of whom Cheng Qinglan had met before, and some who had only heard of their names.She followed the teacher to face a group of older teachers, and she behaved generously and decently.This is due to the fact that he often followed Wu Zheng to various gatherings when he was in the capital.
Yang Guofeng, the protagonist of tonight's banquet, was the latest to arrive. Yang Guofeng is about 1.8 meters tall and looks more like a northerner, with thick eyes and big eyebrows, and a loud voice.
Wu Zheng brought Cheng Qinglan over and said, "Brother, this is Qinglan, I mentioned it to you before."
"Qing Lan, this is your uncle"
Cheng Qinglan called people respectfully, this was the first time she met Yang Guofeng, Wu Zheng used to mention this uncle to her often.
When Yang Guofeng entered the door, he immediately saw Cheng Qinglan. The main reason was that she was the only child in the room. Although he had heard of it before, it was the first time he saw this little nephew. He looked smaller than he imagined, but he could be recognized The person his junior sister accepted as an exception, I believe there must be something special about him.
Yang Guofeng was the principal of Shencheng Academy of Fine Arts before retiring, and he can be regarded as Jiang Yutang's old leader.After retiring, he went abroad to live with his son’s family. No matter how good it is abroad, it’s still as good as at home. Yang Guofeng is not used to staying there for a few years. He just came back this year. There is no one at home for a few years. He is renovating. He is temporarily borrowing at a friend’s house. So Wu Zheng didn't bring his young disciples to visit him when he arrived in Shencheng, but made an appointment to meet here.
Cheng Qinglan had heard from the teacher a long time ago that few people in the country can match the master's calligraphy. They learned calligraphy and painting from Wu Zheng's father. Wu Zheng is better at painting, and the master is more accomplished in calligraphy. .
Wu Zheng had mentioned it to Yang Guofeng on the phone before, and wanted him to give Cheng Qinglan a lesson in calligraphy, but Yang Guofeng agreed without saying a word.The relationship between their brothers and sisters has always been very good. At this age, Yang Guofeng is still a junior sister named Wu Zheng.
After half a day of drinking, Yang Guofeng became interested, and called his nephew to his side, and wanted to write a question for the first and second exams.The teachers around him were also curious about the level of this junior, so they made room for Cheng Qinglan.Cheng Qinglan was probably used to such school examinations, so she took her time and handled it with ease.The elders present felt that she performed very well, and praised her for her calm performance at a young age and her solid basic skills. No wonder your teacher snatched you back early.
After Yang Guofeng finished the school exam, he was quite satisfied with this little nephew. He took out a long box from his bag and handed it to Cheng Qinglan, saying, "This is a meeting gift prepared by the uncle for you. Study hard and don't let your master treat you badly." expect"
The old man gave Cheng Qinglan a very valuable writing brush, which was made by a famous artist, and he spent a lot of effort to get it back then.It was intended to be passed on to the next generation as a family heirloom, but none of the children and grandchildren learned calligraphy and painting, and now it is given to the younger nephew as a thank you to the teacher.
Cheng Qinglan accepted the gift at the teacher's instruction, and thanked the uncle again.Wu Zheng followed the trend and talked about the young disciple's future university studies in Shanghai.Yang Guofeng was very happy when he heard that she was coming to Shanghai to study in university, and said with a smile, "It's good to come to Shanghai, Master has no other skills, but I still have some experience in calligraphy that I can pass on to you."
As for why it is Shenda instead of Shenmei, the old man doesn't even have to think about it. With Wu Zheng as a master, there are not many teachers in the Academy of Fine Arts who can teach Qinglan.Shen University is also well-known in the country, so you can learn calligraphy and painting with your junior sister and him. If it is not possible, Shen Cheng and his friends, whoever is better than the young teacher.
Several other teachers echoed, "It's good for Qing Lan to apply for the general election. If you come to Shanghai to study in the future, your teacher will definitely come here often. It will be convenient for us to communicate and learn from each other. We old guys have nothing else to do. Being able to give some pointers to the juniors is also to give play to the remaining heat."
This was also one of the reasons why Wu Zheng brought Cheng Qinglan here, and Jiang Yutang had already seen it. She was really happy for the little girl, and this opportunity was rare.None of these old fellows present are good people. Others may not be able to invite them, but today Wu Zheng took the initiative to speak up, and they have no reason why they shouldn't. Of course, they will not let them teach in vain.
6. Draw her
Halfway through the meal, Yang Guofeng slapped his legs and said, "Look at my memory, I always feel that I have forgotten something. Shen Da, I know a lot of people. I will call right away. The child is still young. It is really bad if I don't take care of it." Don't worry, don't be bullied."
Cheng Qinglan doesn't really like being a relationship householder, but it's hard to refuse if the elders care about her. She sees that the teacher didn't stop her, so she can't stop her either.
Yang Guofeng made the first phone call to the old principal of Shenda University. The other party has retired for many years. Hearing that Yang Guofeng has returned to China, he didn't say much. He immediately asked for the address and said that he would come to talk face-to-face. In the vicinity, people will arrive in ten minutes.
Nowadays, all the old people are in good physical condition, but the old headmaster looks even better than ordinary young people.
After some introductions, the old principal heard that Cheng Qinglan had applied for Shen University, and immediately said that I would call someone for you. The old principal called the current principal of Shen University and the teacher in charge of recruiting students this time. What principle is violated depends on Cheng Qinglan's college entrance examination results.
Before leaving, the recruiting teacher told Cheng Qinglan that it is good to just wait at home, as soon as the results of the college entrance examination come out, he will come to the door as soon as possible, and then the admission notice will also be delivered to the door in person, and he left first with a smile.Why not do it if you can recruit a good seedling and show favor in front of the two principals.
The elders drank happily. Yang Guofeng took Cheng Qinglan and Wu Zheng to drink a glass of red wine together. Yang Guofeng said to Cheng Qinglan, "Poetry, wine, calligraphy and painting, if you want to be able to write and paint, you must also be able to drink. Your teacher and I are both old. The inheritance of the sect depends on your generation."
This was Cheng Qinglan's first time drinking alcohol, the taste was neither good nor bad, so I didn't feel much.
Shen Nian finished her work and arrived at the hotel ahead of time. She knew that it was not over yet, so she parked the car downstairs and waited in the car. Seeing that it was almost time, she sent a message to Jiang Yutang.
In the private room, the elders drank happily and chatted happily.Before the show ended, Cheng Qinglan was repeatedly asked to notify them when the results of the college entrance examination came out, and to ask for a wedding drink.
Cheng Qinglan took the initiative to invite the teachers to come to her house for a gathering. Anyway, the two cities are not far away, so I would like to give them the beautiful scenery and delicious food of South Lake.Wu Zhengben also had this intention, and helped the younger disciples to invite together. Most of the people present are retired, and they have plenty of time, so the matter is settled.
Sending off the teachers one by one, Jiang Yutang led the way to Shen Nian's car, Shen Nian saw that they were walking steadily, it seemed that they didn't drink too much, so he stood by the car and waited for them to come.
Cheng Qinglan came out to blow the wind for a while, feeling faintly drunk, and walked steadily, but listening to the two teachers' speeches, the voice was a little far away, and her face was a little hot.
Having a good night, Jiang Yutang was in high spirits. After getting in the car, he asked Wu Zheng if he wanted to take a cruise to experience the night view of Shanghai.Wu Zheng swam in Shenjiang once when he was young, and this time he was able to come to Shencheng.
Shen Nian drove straight to the pier, occasionally glanced at Cheng Qinglan who was sitting in the back seat through the rearview mirror, her little face was blushing, it seemed that she had drunk alcohol, so Shen Nian intentionally slowed down the speed of the car and tried to drive as smoothly as possible.
On the way, Jiang Yutang called her friend, and within a few minutes, it was done, and the other party agreed to charter a small cruise ship for her.Tickets sold at the normal wharf are crowded by many people on a boat, and the time will be relatively tight, so it is boring to watch the flowers on horseback.
Apart from other things, Jiang Yutang still has a lot of contacts in Shencheng. When they arrive, someone will pick them up at the pier. The fruit and snacks on the cruise ship are the best. Shen Nian and Cheng Qinglan sit in a row, and Jiang Yutang and Wu Zheng sit in a row .
It has to be said that the prosperity of Shanghai, the ten-mile foreign market, lives up to its reputation, there are not many cruise ships on the river, and the skyscrapers on both sides of the river are shining with dazzling lights.
When Cheng Qinglan was young, her parents were in the wharf transportation business, and there were many cargo ships. Every time her parents went home, they would drive a small cargo boat back. No matter how she manipulated it, she was not afraid of taking a boat at that time. With her father around, she felt very safe. Later, after her parents had an accident, she never took a boat again.
When Jiang Yutang proposed to take a cruise ship, she hesitated for a while, and she was still a little scared, but she didn't want to disappoint her.While on the cruise, her feet swayed slightly, and she was flustered that she didn't step on the ground. She was a little weak in fright. Fortunately, Shen Nian who was following her gave her a timely support, otherwise it would be too embarrassing.
After the cruise, Shen Nian has been following Cheng Qinglan closely, seeing her nervousness, her legs were shaking slightly, Shen Nian didn't think much about it, thinking she was seasick.After sitting down, Shen Nian kept paying attention to her state from the corner of her eye. Fortunately, there was no reaction of seasickness later.
It may be that the cruise ship is big and the driving is smooth, or it may be that the scenery on both sides of the strait is too intoxicating. Later, Cheng Qinglan didn't feel scared. She leaned on the back of the chair, looked at the buildings on the river bank, let herself go, and tried not to think about those bad things.
Jiang Yutang has entertained many friends from other places. He has been on a cruise ship too many times, and there is nothing new. He chatted with Wu Zheng. Although Shen Niansheng grew up in Shencheng, it was his first time to take a cruise ship. not bad.
Wu Zheng and the others will leave Shencheng tomorrow, and they will leave later in the evening. Jiang Yutang thinks that Wu Zheng and the others will stay for too short a time, and it would be better to play for a few more days. There are still many interesting places in Shencheng that have not yet been visited.
Wu Zheng smiled and said, "I will see you again soon. She will fly back to the capital tomorrow morning, and then she will go directly from the hotel to the airport."Saying goodbye at the entrance of the hotel, Jiang Yutang and Shen Nian walked home together.
Early the next morning, Cheng Qinglan drove Wu Zheng to the airport first, and then drove back to Jiangcheng by herself.After returning from Shencheng, Cheng Qinglan spent most of her time drawing in the studio except chatting with her grandma every day. She took out this painting a few years ago and put it aside. She wanted to repaint this painting, saying I don't know why, it seems like some kind of obsession.
The biggest surprise of going to Shencheng this time is to see Shen Nian again, after a few contacts, it made her want to draw Shen Nian even more.On the canvas unfolded on the table, the person in the painting has vivid eyebrows and lifelike features. Comparing the two paintings, one can see the superiority of the painting skills at a glance, and it is not in vain for her hard work over the years.
The period before the announcement of the results of the college entrance examination should be the most difficult period for all candidates and their parents. In the group of classmates, the topic of the college entrance examination is inseparable every day, telling each other's tension and encouraging each other.Cheng Qinglan was probably one of the few who stayed out of the matter, calmer than ever.
In addition to painting and sorting out books, Cheng Qinglan found many rare rare books in her grandfather's study, she picked them out and put them aside, planning to let her have a look when the teacher came next time.To be honest, it is a pity that these precious books are left out of sight at home.These books are all grandpa's painstaking efforts, if they are not well preserved, she is a sinner.
Fortunately, these books were specially treated by grandma when she packed them back then, and they were stored upstairs at Uncle Wu’s house without any damp or insect pillars. Donate it and let it play its due value.
Copying the book is equivalent to reading it again, practicing calligraphy again, immersing yourself in it, and the days go by quickly.
Cheng Qinglan's fifth uncle is more nervous these days than her son's test scores in the college entrance examination. He was afraid of putting pressure on her, so he didn't dare to show it in front of Cheng Qinglan. Carry out the wedding candy to see if the small red envelopes prepared are enough.
Everyone is waiting for the day when the results of the college entrance examination will be announced.
7. Check points
Finally came the day of the college entrance examination score test, Grandma Cheng was also a little restless, and got up early in the morning to burn incense on the ancestor's memorial tablet.Fifth Aunt stayed with her to have a conversation, and the two of them talked about the college entrance examination, and each was more nervous than the other.
After five o'clock in the afternoon, Cheng Qinglan received a call from the class teacher. After the call was connected, the teacher was very excited and told her that the school had already learned the grades in advance. "You did very well in the exam, and your total score is No. 10 in Beijing." The teacher asked Cheng Qinglan again, do you really not consider going to Beijing University anymore?From all aspects, Beijing University has more advantages. It is a pity that Cheng Qinglan did not choose Beijing University for his grades.
Cheng Qinglan was much calmer than the teacher, and she was not too excited after knowing the score. She thanked the teacher first, and calmly reiterated that her choice would not change, and she still insisted on applying for the university.
The homeroom teacher was obviously depressed, but he still congratulated Cheng Qinglan on her good grades, said that she respected her choice, and said before hanging up the phone, "Shenda University has a wider choice of majors, and the teacher believes in your choice." As if convincing himself.
Cheng Qinglan didn't care what other people thought. When she heard about the results, she just felt that the dust had settled and she could make preparations early.She went downstairs to talk to grandma first. Grandma Cheng was calm on the surface, but in fact she couldn't sit still for a long time.
When Grandma Cheng heard her granddaughter report the score, she didn't know if the score was considered good. When she heard that it was No. 10 in the capital, she laughed and kept saying, "Yes, the test is good!"
Grandma Cheng shouted with joy: "Yufang, Yufang" and couldn't wait to call her niece and daughter-in-law over to share the good news, so that she would be happy too.
Fifth Aunt was boiling water in the kitchen in the front yard, preparing to make dinner. When the old lady called her, she hurriedly put down her work and ran over to have a look.I heard that my niece got good grades in the exam, No. 10 in the capital, what kind of concept is that.What kind of place is that in the capital city? It must be amazing to be in the top ten!
Fifth Aunt excitedly called the old man and told him to reassure him.
After Cheng Qinglan informed grandma, after thinking about it, she decided to tell her aunt and grandma.Their grandparents and grandsons are closest to their great-aunt's house in the capital and live in the same community.The eldest aunt has two daughters. Cheng Qinglan and the younger aunt Qin Yi have the best relationship. They are more than ten years apart, and they get along more like friends.
After finishing the phone call, Cheng Qinglan leaned back in her chair and looked out the window, full of expectations for college life.
The elders downstairs were about to get more lively, and Grandma Cheng said, "Happy today! Yufang, let's go to the restaurant tonight, so we don't need to prepare dinner!".
Fifth Aunt Cheng Yuanzhi's legs and feet have improved a lot. He went home to get firecrackers first, but when he got home he felt that there was too little preparation. He planned to go to the town to buy some fireworks later and come back to celebrate in the evening.
In the living room, Grandma Cheng and Aunt Fifth had already talked about the teacher appreciation banquet. Grandma Cheng thought that her granddaughter's teachers were all in the capital, and she would have to go to the capital to invite her, but the ones from her hometown could not be left behind.When she returned to her hometown, she planned to entertain her neighbors. Ten years ago, they left in a hurry and could not thank the neighbors for their help. Now that her granddaughter has learned a lot, she just took the opportunity to hold a few banquets to have fun.
People in the village love to be lively. As soon as the firecrackers sounded, people gathered around to inquire. The news spread quickly, and soon the whole village knew that the Cheng family's granddaughter had been admitted to a prestigious university, and she was No. 10 in the capital.Those who knew came to congratulate, grab some wedding candy by the way, and get a little happy.Especially those who have children in school at home, bring the children over to meet Cheng Qinglan, and use her as a role model.
In front of the gate of the Cheng family compound, Fifth Uncle set off firecrackers, Fifth Aunt sprinkled candy, and Cheng Qinglan was asked to distribute red envelopes. Everyone who came had a share. The entrance was so lively, and Grandma Cheng was also very happy. It's been so festive.
During this bustling, the restaurant couldn't be finished, Fifth Aunt took the time to go to the kitchen to prepare dinner, and the family came and went, all neighbors who came to join in the fun, so it was not good to really close the door and go to the restaurant.
At [-] o'clock in the evening, Cheng Qinglan still sat in front of the computer to check the grades. The scores displayed on the screen were the same as what the teacher said. If you know it, you know it. It's more reliable to check it yourself.
After the score checking time, Cheng Qinglan's phone kept ringing, all of them were students asking for their grades, the group of students was already boiling, and they were all reporting their scores in Solitaire.Only Cheng Qinglan kept silent, and someone couldn't help calling to ask.
Cheng Qinglan inevitably had people asking questions all the time, so she had no choice but to open the blocked class group, send her scores, and then quit after sending them out.There was a brief silence in the group for a few seconds, and then the frying pan broke out again, and everyone was more excited than Cheng Qinglan.Many students said that she did so well in the exam, how could she keep such a low profile? If they did so well in the exam, their parents would like to hang up red flowers and lead them to "parade". . .
The students guessed in the group which university Cheng Qinglan would choose. With this score, several well-known universities in the capital can be chosen at will, so there is no need to worry about it. They are not like them. If you want to apply for the exam, people will look down on them with their scores, oh well !It's better to look through to see which university is safer to vote for.
After checking the specific scores, Cheng Qinglan called Wu Zheng first and told her the scores of each subject in detail. Wu Zheng was also happy when he learned that the young student did well in the exam. Lest the young be proud.
After hanging up the phone, Wu Zheng notified the good news to his old friends, especially the old friends in Shencheng, and also told his senior brother.
Relatives and friends who have college entrance examinations at home will care about each other and ask each other how they did in the exam. The family of the Cheng family in Beijing is also very happy. They are already preparing to return to Jiangcheng. Who will they invite and what gifts will they prepare? , there is another major event for the Cheng family, which has to be put on the agenda and started to prepare.
After dinner, several uncles of the Cheng family came to find Grandma Cheng, and the old man Cheng followed. Cheng Qinglan called him grandpa. The old man is 99 years old this year, and he is going to celebrate his [-]th birthday in autumn.He likes the juniors who have studied well the most. Hearing that Cheng Qinglan did well in the exam, he is so energetic that he wants to come to see him.
At that time, the ancestors of the Cheng family came to the South Lake to reclaim fields in the polder water and settled down. There were five houses in total. Went to Bay Province.The fifth uncle, Cheng Zhiyuan, belongs to the family of the fourth family. As for the fifth family, he is not very close to them. The young people of this generation all go to live in the big cities and have no contact with them.
In Cheng Qinglan's grandfather's generation, the relationship between the first and third families was the best, and the relationship with her fifth uncle's fourth was average.When Cheng Qinglan was a child, she heard that Uncle Wu's father had a bad temper and liked to take advantage of petty advantages. He had five sons, and he had different preferences for the children, which made the family restless.The old couple's life in their later years was not peaceful.
When Grandpa Cheng was still alive, he didn't like the fourth room very much, but he took care of Cheng Yuanzhi who was bullied by his father and brother in the fourth room.
The old lady of Sanfang has many children and grandchildren, but none of them are outstanding students. They all went to ordinary junior colleges and technical schools.When it came to Cheng Qinglan, because of her close relationship, the old man automatically classified her as one of his own.The old man called the village head's grandson over and asked him to organize a family reunion to celebrate.
Grandma Cheng already had this intention, and it would be great if the old man of Sanfang was willing to come forward to organize it.Sanfang has been the village head for several generations and has influence in the village. The current village head, Cheng Yuanli, is in his early fifties and is the third eldest in his family. Cheng Qinglan calls him third uncle.
Grandma Cheng decides the date, and the school entrance banquet will be on Cheng Qinglan’s birthday. The banquet will be arranged at noon. Counting the number of people in the village, there will be about 20 tables. , Set the dishes and ask them to quote. It is also very convenient to hold a table now.
After talking about the school entrance banquet, everyone in the living room fell silent. Grandma Cheng took the lead to break the silence and said, "Today is a big day, so it shouldn't be mentioned. It's rare that there are so many people gathered today, so there is no need for everyone to discuss it."
Everyone present knew what Grandma Cheng was going to say next, but no one wanted to mention it first.Seeing that the date is approaching, if we don't bring it up, it will be too late to make arrangements. After all, the tenth anniversary of death is a major event in Jiangcheng, and there are many things to prepare for.
"The old man is here today, and after a while, it will be Yuanfeng and his wife, as well as the tenth anniversary of the death of Qing Lan's grandfather. After all these years, Qing Lan and I haven't come back from the capital, and we haven't held a decent anniversary for them. , It's been ten years in a blink of an eye, and while everyone is here, I want to entrust this matter to you, and I want you to take care of it..." Grandma Cheng looked at her nephews and nephews, and it was because of her relationship that she was able to come today Not bad, you don't have to worry about anything when you speak.
"Er Niang, even if you don't tell me, we plan to come and ask you in the next two days. Everyone has not forgotten about this matter, so you can rest assured and leave it to us!" Cheng Qinglan's third uncle, who is the village head, took the lead in expressing his opinion.
"Yes, they are all my nephews. Why are you being polite? This time when you and Qing Lan came back, we knew it well. I told the old man a few days ago that now that Qing Lan is an adult, it is time to treat her parents well." Do it." Another clan uncle said.
Cheng Qinglan looked calm, listening to the elders discussing.This matter is more important than her school entrance banquet. Grandma had never mentioned it before. Seeing that the day was approaching, she was also anxious. She asked the fifth aunt in private, and the fifth aunt said that she would talk to grandma when the day was near.
Now that Grandma Cheng brought it up, everyone is relieved. It has been so many years, and it will be sad to mention it, but it is not impossible to face it.
There are a lot of things to prepare for the anniversary festival. The old man made a decision and directly arranged what each family is responsible for. With a clear division of labor, things are much simpler.Cheng Qinglan and grandma, the old and the young, don't understand these rules and customs, so they can't help much.Cheng Qinglan said that she would prepare the burnt paper money, and it would be better to do it herself.The paper money burned by the sacrifices in Jiangcheng is platinum paper bought, a small, square piece, and folded into the shape of gold ingots, instead of burning paper money directly.
Everything was arranged, everyone dispersed and went home.
Under the guidance of her grandmother, Cheng Qinglan put three sticks of incense on the ancestral tablet and kowtowed to her parents and grandfather.She didn't think it was feudal superstition or anything, and the same was true for Grandma Cheng, it was just a kind of emotional sustenance.
Shen Nian learned that Cheng Qinglan's college entrance examination scores were late, and she heard from her mother on the second day of the score check that she knew that she did well in the exam, so Shen Nian was happy for her.Recently, she has silently followed the news related to the college entrance examination, and she is looking forward to Cheng Qinglan's coming to Shanghai to study in university. Caring about her for so many years seems to have become a habit, and Shen Nian never thought of letting her know.I just want to provide some help in a timely manner when she needs it.What does it matter if she knows or doesn't know!
Before Shen Nian, she heard from her mother that she would go to Jiangcheng to attend Cheng Qinglan's school entrance banquet in a while, and she was thinking of what kind of gift would be suitable for Cheng Qinglan.A gift that is not too expensive and meaningful, but too expensive and it will appear obtrusive.
The gift that Shen Nian wanted to prepare was not a school entrance ceremony, but an 18th birthday present. After following her for so many years, this was the first time to give her a birthday present. Shen Nian was very cautious.
8. Growth
In the blink of an eye, it was the anniversary of the death of Cheng Qinglan's parents and grandfather. The aunt of the Cheng family brought her two daughters and rushed back the day before the death day. The mother and daughter drove over from the capital. used paper money.
Cheng Qinglan and little aunt Qin Yi were in charge of going to the town to order wreaths for tomorrow and some paper offerings. These must be prepared by the daughter of the deceased. Grandpa Cheng didn't have a daughter, so Aunt Cheng's two daughters would do it. .
The night before the death day, the Cheng family courtyard was brightly lit, and the joss sticks in front of the memorial tablets of the three deceased were also lit all night.
On the day of the death, several Taoist priests came to the house to perform ceremonies. They were the Taoist priests of the Taoist temple on the mountain, and one of them was still a good friend with Grandpa Cheng.The old Taoist priest, surnamed Qin, looks like a fairy, and treats people kindly and politely.After finishing the Buddhist rituals, he refused to stay for dinner, let alone collect property.The old Taoist priest chatted with Grandma Cheng and returned to the Taoist temple.
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