It was quite a happy meal.
After dinner, Gu Yi and Song Xiaoan were sitting on the sofa watching TV. Tao You pulled Song Yimian aside, nuzzled his chin in the direction of Song Xiaoan, and asked, "Why haven't I seen her when I was a child?"
"She is not my biological sister." Song Yimian also looked at Song Xiaoan who was smiling happily, "Her father turned out to be a subordinate of my grandfather. He died on a mission when she was three years old. Her mother also ran away not long after. , her grandparents died early, and she was sent to a relative's home in the countryside. Later, my grandfather went to visit her, and when he came back, he urged my parents to go through the adoption procedures. It is said that life there was not good, but I saw When she was little, she was thin and small, with sallow skin, and she looked like she was suffering from chronic malnutrition."
"You don't know that my parents were busy at that time, so they asked me to familiarize her with the environment here so that she could integrate as soon as possible. But she has always been quiet and well-behaved, neither noisy nor noisy. Sometimes in the room We stayed there for a whole day. No matter what I said, she ignored me. It took me a long time to talk to her. It's strange to say that I spent the longest time with her, and I watched her day by day. To become as cheerful as she is now, I have never seen her admire anyone so much, not even me."
Tao You felt sorry for Song Xiaoan at first. After hearing Song Yimian's last words, he raised his head proudly, put his hands on his hips and said, "Humph, this is the charm." After saying that, he shook his head and went to find Song Xiaoan, feeling already in his heart Treat Song Xiaoan as her own sister.
Song Yimian leaned on the chair, pushing his tongue against one side of his face, grinning, staring at Tao You's figure, replaying her arrogant little expression just now in his mind, feeling a little cute inexplicably.
Halfway through the new week, the last period in the afternoon is the class meeting. The head teacher walked into the classroom with a stack of club forms.
The whole class started to get excited. This was the moment they were most looking forward to since the beginning of school - newspaper club!
As early as the beginning of military training, many people had already inquired about all the clubs in No. 1 Middle School and decided which ones to join.
Each person can fill in three at most, because each club has a quota. People who exceed the quota will be randomly assigned to the second or third club filled in. If it doesn't work, they will be assigned to the club with fewer people. An unpopular society. Of course, there are no mandatory requirements. If you are confident that you can get these credits in normal times, or if you think you don’t have enough energy and want to focus on cultural courses, you don’t need to sign up.
The registration period is one week, and registration forms must be submitted in three time periods, namely today, Friday, and next Tuesday. The registration time for each session is from the time between classes to the end of the first period of self-study in the evening. The teacher in charge of each club will screen the forms after receiving them. Therefore, the reasons for each club registration and their own conditions need to be clearly written on the form to prevent missing the opportunity to enter your favorite club.
After explaining the rules, the class teacher handed out the form and warned: "My suggestion is, it's best to choose something you have a foundation for. If you think you have time to study it again after class, you can also apply for something you are interested in. This The club is just to help you earn some elementary points. The focus should ultimately be on the college entrance examination. Don't waste too much time on the club and not have enough energy to study. In this case, I will forcefully terminate your club activities based on the situation. Now for you Fifteen minutes to discuss and fill it in, and we’ll do the rest after class.”
Tao You received the form and began to struggle. She held the pen and didn't know how to write. She had many interests, but she had not learned many systems, and they had been neglected for a long time. And if Tao's mother knew about this, she would definitely not She will be asked to sign up.
"Xiao Youyou, which one do you want to apply for?" Hong Xiqi has already written, "I want to apply for the tennis club, the debate club, or the basketball club."
Tao You looked at the full registration form she had written, bit her pen, and said tangledly: "I don't know, I haven't thought about it."
Hong Xiqi encouraged her: "Just sign up for the tennis club. You don't have the foundation, so there's nothing to hesitate about. It doesn't take a lot of time. Besides, we will all be in the same club by then, which is great."
"Are you so sure that you will be selected by the tennis club? How many people apply for the tennis club." Tao You was impressed by Hong Xiqi's confidence and gave her a funny look, "I'm still thinking about it, and I haven't given much thought to the tennis club."
"Youzai, of course you have to sign up for the tennis club." Song Yimian became anxious when he saw that Tao You had no intention of signing up for the tennis club.
Tao You frowned and glanced at Song Yimian strangely: "Why do I have to report to the tennis club? Who made the rule?"
"I stipulated it." Song Yimian turned around to face Tao You and seriously tried to persuade her, "Because I am in the tennis club and they are also there. Do you want to go to other clubs alone? You have no acquaintances. You are so afraid of clubs. After a semester, you probably don’t even recognize everyone in the club, and I don’t know how you became this character. You were obviously the one who had the most fun when you were a kid.”
Tao You opened her eyes wide, opened her mouth, and felt that what Song Yimian said made sense. Since moving to the new city, she has gradually become introverted and socially anxious. Even though she is much better now, but if If she was asked to go to the club alone and face so many strangers alone, she would still panic.
After Gu Yi finished writing the topic, he turned around and advised Tao You: "Tao You, there is actually nothing interesting about this club. It is just for earning credits. Part of the reason why so many people sign up for the tennis club is because it recruits the largest number of people." , there is less training time, and everyone has less work to do. The coach’s main energy is focused on the tennis team members. In addition, the autumn league is about to begin, and he has no energy to care about you. You are in a free-range state. "
Tao You was a little moved. She wanted to join a club. She wanted to find a club that was more relaxed and filled with people she knew. There is no doubt that tennis club is the most suitable choice now.
However, the mother-in-law of the family...
No matter, if mom asks, just say that everyone must participate. In contrast, the tennis club is the most suitable.
"But there are so many people applying for the tennis club, how can you be sure that you can apply for it?" Tao You didn't want to apply for any other clubs except this one, so he was rejected if he was not selected. Hong Xiqi, on the other hand, would probably be very sad if he was not selected.
"Don't worry, it's not me and Gu Yi." Song Yimian patted his chest and confirmed confidently.
Gu Yi also blinked and said with a smile: "That's right, Brother Mian is now a big star in front of Coach Tan. It's just a matter of words."
"Then we'll hand it in after class, little Youyou, hurry up and write." Hong Xiqi decided as she slapped the table, looked at the little time left, and urged Tao You.
"Tao You, Hong Xiqi, what club do you plan to apply for?" Chen Lian took the registration form and took the rare initiative to come over and talk to them.
"Tennis club."
The two of them were surprised for a second. They didn't expect Chen Lian to come over and ask them, thinking that she would be alone like before.
Chen Lian nodded and wrote directly on Tao You's desk: "Then I will also sign up for the tennis club."
Tao You and Hong Xiqi looked at each other, suspecting that she was impulsive.
"Chen Lian, have you ever learned tennis before?" Hong Xiqi asked carefully, "I don't mean anything else. I just don't have the foundation and it may be tiring."
Chen Lian raised her head and smiled, not caring: "It doesn't matter, I can learn."
Tao You thought for a while, but still felt that she wanted to make it clear: "Chen Lian, tennis is not as simple and easy as you think, especially at the beginning. Do you have enough time to study? Don't choose one because of us, which requires you to spend a lot of time and effort." An energetic club, don’t regret it when the time comes.”
Chen Lian wrote the last few words vigorously, adjusted her expression, and pretended to be relaxed and said: "I am really interested in tennis, and you guys are also here. I can squeeze in the study time, so you don't have to worry."
"That's fine." Tao You nodded, "We'll submit the form together later."
Chen Lian returned to her seat, kicked the chair away, threw the pen on the table, and whispered: "Who are you looking down on!"
The deskmate was frightened by her movements and her sinister expression, and quietly moved his chair a little further away from her.
Seeing that neither Gu Yi nor Song Yimian had written, Hong Xiqi was a little curious and asked, "Why don't you two write?"
Gu Yi replied confidently and kindly: "We are already on the tennis team's candidate list, so there is no need to write these things."
"Look at you, you are so awesome, awesome." Hong Xiqi said, smirking a few times and applauding Gu Yi.
Gu Yi was so flattered by the praise that he crossed his legs and leaned on the back of the chair.
"On the shortlist, that means they may not be selected or play at that time." Tao You exposed him.
Gu Yi laughed a few times, put his index finger in front of his mouth, made a silent gesture, and said: "Haha, just know it in your heart, there is no need to say it out loud."
"The time is up, everyone, stop." The head teacher stood back to the podium, "The second news is that starting from tomorrow, dormitory students will have an additional hour of running exercises before morning self-study. At 5:30, there will be a running exercise bell. On rainy days, For odd- and even-numbered classes, take turns running in the indoor gymnasium, or climbing stairs in the teaching building.”
Under the podium table, there was an instant scream. Most of the students in Tao You's class are boarding students.
"Ah, no."
"Get up at 5:30, how can the school be so cruel?"
"Ah~"
"The morning reading bell doesn't ring until seven o'clock."
"That's right, I don't get up until almost seven o'clock every time."
"Fortunately, I chose day school."
"I really escaped. Fortunately, my family moved next to the school some time ago."
...
"Ah, what," the head teacher had guessed that they would have this reaction early on, "The running exercises are for your health, to improve your physical fitness, and to study in class early so that you can concentrate more and be more efficient. The morning reading bell is now seven o'clock, I don’t know if it will change in the future. But! Do you have to press the early reading bell to enter the classroom every time? Come to the classroom early to read early, memorize more books, and be more relaxed when reviewing. Turn off the lights at 10:30 in the evening, guaranteed Seven hours of sleep is enough. Sleeping too much will make your brain unclear."
Tao You disagreed and pointed at Hong Xiqi at the front desk: "You get up so early in the morning, and reading early is just to catch up on sleep. Who knows how to read?"
"Correct answer!" Hong Xiqi tilted her head slightly and replied: "That's true. Later on, I woke up earlier than a chicken and went to bed later than a dog. I haven't graduated yet and my head is already bald. I'm losing a little hair now. many."
Gu Yi heard what the two said and leaned over: "Hey, my mother has studied hair loss prevention before, and the effect seems to be pretty good. Can I help you ask?"
"That's great." Hong Xiqi put her hands under the table at an angle that the teacher couldn't see, and made a clasping gesture: "Little girl, I would like to thank Mr. Gu first."
Gu Yi raised his hand and waved: "No gifts, no gifts. I will be a good person again. When my mother comes back from Jiangcheng, I will help you ask. Then I will send you a WeChat message."
Tao You thought: There is such a good thing, so she should take precautions.
"Master Gu, I want it too." She poked Gu Yi's back, "Add me one."
"Sure." Gu Yi agreed readily.
"Whatever it takes." Song Yimian refused, "Youzai, I can help you too."
Tao You was unable to complain to him: "Brother, you didn't even ask me, what can you do? Your family has such good genes. When did you experience this? Don't get involved." He waved his hand to Song Yimian, He continued to talk about hair loss with Gu Yi and Hong Xiqi.
Song Yimian rubbed his lush hair, as if he had no need to worry, and no one in his family had ever had this problem.
At the last minute before get out of class ended, Hong Xiqi and Tao You were ready to rush.
Looking at the watch counting down to the last ten seconds, the bell rang on time. Before the get out of class teacher left, a group of people had already rushed out of the classroom and went straight to the place where they signed up for the club.
Hong Xiqi and Tao You followed the large group and walked slowly because of what Song Yimian said before get out of class: There is no need to rush to sign up, and the first few to sign up are not selected. The main thing is the subsequent screening. I will tell the coach then He said, just open a back door. Of course, you can definitely get in by yourself. You all have the foundation. Coach Tan likes the ones with the basics the most. You don’t need to spend too much time. As long as you have the basics, you can choose with your eyes closed.
At this time, Chen Lian was in front of the crowd, crowded with other students. She didn't know why Tao You and Hong Xiqi were missing. She just saw them getting ready before get out of class ended. She came out at the same time as them. Now Why is there no trace?
Then I thought about it, if the two of them didn't join the tennis club, if I joined, I could show off to them. Thinking about it, I pushed others harder with my hands.
The classmates who were pushed away looked at her complainingly, and some unpleasant words came out of their mouths.
Chen Lian couldn't care about so much. She just wanted to be the first one to stuff the registration form into the box of the tennis club, as if she would definitely be able to join the tennis club.
Tao You was still a little worried about Chen Lian: "Xiqi, you said that Chen Lian took second place in the exam before, and in the next few days she learned not to eat or sleep. What if she joins the tennis club and her studies deteriorate? Can you bear it? I'm afraid she'll regret it, or blame us for not stopping her now."
Hong Xiqi put her arms around Tao You's shoulders and comforted her: "She is such a big person, so she still has some mental qualities. She chose the tennis club by herself. What does it have to do with us? We didn't force her to go. Just now I also reminded her. As friends, we have done everything we should do, and the final decision rests with her. If she really regresses in her studies, she can only blame herself. Don't take those things that are with you into yourself. Mao is not responsible for it."
Tao You also felt that he was worrying too much, so he should ensure his own study first before worrying about others.
