"I heard from mom that you have been getting close to another girl from the Cheng family recently. What's wrong? Have you changed your goals?" In Gu Ning's heart's memory, that girl was not even remotely inferior to Cheng Xiang.
Both appearance and temperament always give people a gloomy feeling.
Gu Minglang took a puff of the cigarette in his hand and said, "I touched it twice and I didn't feel anything, so forget it."
I had dinner with Cheng Ningning twice, but both of them were absent-minded. I don't know if it was because of their inner feelings. Cheng Ningning wore exquisite makeup, was well-dressed, and even sprayed perfume. However, Gu Minglang always felt that she smelled of dirt. No matter how you try, you can't hide the fishy smell.
Cheng Ningning's attitude was also very indifferent. Only the last meal and the inadvertent mention of Jiang Yi made Cheng Ningning a little interested.
Gu Minglang and Jiang Yi are the same age and have been classmates from elementary school to high school.
But Jiang Yi couldn't stand Gu Minglang's pretentiousness.
Gu Minglang also looked down upon Jiang Yi's self-righteousness.
So the relationship is very weak. I just heard from a mutual friend a few days ago that he will return to China soon.
"He's coming back?" Cheng Ningning's eyes lit up.
Gu Minglang was minding his meal and did not notice the subtle changes in Cheng Ningning.
Gu Minglang nodded: "Isn't his grandpa approaching his 70th birthday?"
Cheng Ningning suddenly remembered that yes, Cheng Wanshan had been thinking about what birthday gift to give the old man since last month.
It seems that the Jiang family attaches great importance to this birthday banquet and called Jiang Yi back from abroad.
Being able to see him now made Cheng Ningning feel warm in his heart when he thought of Jiang Yi.
"As long as Jiang Yi comes back, Cheng Xiang will come back soon." Gu Minglang whispered.
Cheng Ningning glanced at him sideways: "Her grandfather has passed away, so of course she has to come back."
Gu Minglang put down the chopsticks in his hand: "I mean, she will come back to me."
Cheng Ningning narrowed her eyes and looked at Gu Minglang with a half-smile: "Gu Minglang, you are showing your kindness to me now, and you actually mentioned her in front of me so openly?"
Gu Minglang chuckled and looked at Cheng Ningning: "Cheng Ningning, you don't mean it, I don't mean it, and we don't have to force it. Jiang Yi and his father have loved Cheng Xiang since they were young, and they won't let Cheng Xiang stay in that kind of place.
Cheng Xiang is just a child with a playful nature now. When Jiang Yi and her uncle come back, they will not allow her to abuse her like this. Cheng Xiang will see clearly where she truly belongs. "
Gu Minglang's frankness made Cheng Xiang nod. She crossed her arms and looked at Gu Minglang: "In the past, Cheng wanted to follow you, but you ignored me. Now that someone is getting married, you start chasing after her. You Are you saying you are cheap?"
Gu Minglang curled his lips and smiled: "She is mine. I can throw her away, but she can't just leave. I didn't say she didn't want her, so no one can take her away."
Cheng Ningning saw a flash of fierceness in Gu Minglang's eyes.
She suddenly put on a studious expression, looked at Gu Minglang seriously and asked, "Gu Minglang, you are well-informed and thoughtful. I have a question to ask."
Gu Minglang glanced at her and motioned for her to say.
Cheng Ningning rolled her eyes and thought for a while: "My classmate had a cat in the dormitory. I hated that cat. The classmate had some background and the dormitory administrator couldn't control it. I secretly drove the cat out, but he didn't It will come back on its own in a few days, is there any other way besides killing it?"
Gu Minglang took a sip of tea, looked at Cheng Ningning's extremely serious eyes, and said in a deep voice, "Then send it to a place where it can never come back."
Cheng Ningning smiled and nodded: "Good idea, then I'll do as you say."
The two never contacted each other again.
*******
Summer vacation is over and the children have started school.
Cheng Xiang also reported to school as scheduled, and agreed with the principal that he would have music classes twice a week, with grades one to three on Tuesdays and grades four to six on Thursdays.
At other times, Cheng Xiang does not have to attend classes at school, and can bring Qing'er to school with him during class.
The wages in rural schools are not high. For 8 classes a month, the total payment is only 20 yuan.
Xin Chen wanted to talk to Cheng about the salary, with an apology on his face: "I'm really sorry, this is the highest salary we can get."
Cheng Xiang smiled and shook his head: "It doesn't matter, it's just to pass the time. I don't rely on it to make a living."
Xin Chen knew that Cheng Xiang was not short of money, but rural children really lacked a professional music teacher.
"How is your health?" Cheng Xiang asked with concern. She felt that Xin Chen's face was getting paler.
Xin Chen smiled and said, "They coaxed and coaxed me to take me to the hospital in Shanghai. They checked me out and came back and told me that nothing happened."
Cheng Xiang had some doubts, but smiled and said, "That's good. I'll go home first and come over for class on Tuesday."
Xin Chen nodded and sent Cheng Xiang out.
His throat felt itchy, he coughed violently, and there was a sweet taste in his throat. He stretched out his hand to cover his mouth.
When he opened his hand, there was a pool of blood.
Xin Chen calmly took out a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped away the blood. He looked up and saw Zhou He walking in the distance.
He folded the handkerchief and stuffed it into his pocket.
Zhou He came over with a basket of eggs, walked to the door, and said in a loud voice: "Why are you standing at the door?"
Xin Chen smiled: "Cheng Xiang came just now and just sent her away."
Zhou He walked into the office and put the eggs on the table: "Sister-in-law is here? My sister-in-law is going to school, so she doesn't have that much time. There is a wedding next month, and there are a lot of things to prepare. She is really busy. But come on, these days, when Brother Lei sees me, his eyes can cut off a piece of my flesh."
Zhou He said with a grimace.
Xin Chen chuckled: "Then when you are free, go and help Cheng Xiang. You don't have to run to me all the time."
Zhou He pointed at the eggs: "Isn't this about giving you eggs? My mother has saved all the eggs laid by the hens at home. I will send them to you when I save enough."
Xin Chen said helplessly: "My body doesn't need to be replenished like this. Please tell my aunt not to worry so much."
Zhou He clicked his tongue: "What did you say? Did you take the medicine prescribed to you by the Shanghai Hospital on time?"
Xin Chen nodded: "I'm eating."
Zhou He couldn't help but told him again: "Take it on time, Dr. Zhong said, it is a special medicine, very effective."
Xin Chen lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then looked up at Zhou He and asked, "Did the doctor really say I just had pneumonia?"
Zhou He was startled: "Yes, it's just ordinary pneumonia. Just take medicine for two days and it will be cured."
Xin Chen smiled and said nothing.
Zhou He looked at him with a look of disbelief: "You don't believe me, don't you believe Dr. Zhong? He is the chief expert."
Xin Chen smiled slightly and showed a determined look: "I believe it."
Zhou He suddenly didn't know what to say. He scratched his forehead and said, "I asked you to tell the principal about your resignation. Did you say it? That chalk powder will affect your illness. You can't do it anymore."
Xin Chen was silent and said: "Xiao He, teaching is the only thing I know how to do and the only thing I can do. Don't make my life hopeless, okay?"
Seeing Xin Chen's sad expression, Zhou He's heart trembled, and he waved his hand impatiently: "It's up to you, I'm leaving. Remember to eat the eggs."
Zhou He strode out of the school gate.
