Chapter 104: A Meeting in the Provincial City? (1/2)

A week can seem both long and short.

In the blink of an eye,

the third week before the university entrance examination ended, bringing us to Friday night after school.

During this week, Zhao Qingfeng and Shen Lingyao both reviewed very seriously, with Zhao Qingfeng teaching Zhang Yang many of the types of questions that are essential for the university entrance exam.

Zhang Yang remembered them well and studied hard.

He swore he would get into a first-tier university, not for anything else but for his moonlight — Fu Xiaoli.

Huang Hao also made significant changes this week, officially becoming the owner of a barbecue stall.

Based on his performance over these five days, not only did he stop bullying any students, but he also accumulated a lot of good reputations outside the gate of No. 4 Middle School.

Whenever other students were bullied, he would take the initiative to bring Chin Gentsai and Bashin to help solve the problem.

This improved his image among his peers significantly, with everyone now calling him “Brother Hao” and even daring to joke around with him, truly a sign of closeness.

As for Liu Ruoxin,

she was also busy with the university entrance examination preparations.

The City No. 1 Middle School implemented a very strict closed-campus policy in the last two weeks, requiring all students to focus on their studies. Day students also had to stay at school for revision until eleven o’clock at night, leaving her with little time to disturb Zhao Qingfeng.

“Brother Qingfeng, between the two of them, whose lyrics do you prefer?”

As they left the teaching building, Shen Lingyao was still thinking about Li Qingzhao and Tang Bohu’s “A Spray of Plum Blossoms” discussed in class today.

Li Qingzhao was known as the greatest female talent in the world and also Shen Lingyao’s idol.

Zhao Qingfeng recited the works of both poets aloud before answering.

“Li Qingzhao’s is good, ‘Who sends a brocade letter in the clouds? When the wild goose returns, the moon fills the west tower,’ full of imagery.”

“Tang Bohu’s is also good, ‘In the morning I watch the sky, in the evening I observe the clouds. Whether walking or sitting, I think of you,’ rhyming and in harmony.”

“But,”

“If you ask me, I prefer another master’s version of ‘A Spray of Plum Blossoms’?”

Shen Lingyao was startled, asking curiously and seriously, “Who? Is there another version? Why haven’t I heard of it?”

Zhao Qingfeng chuckled, “Of course, there is. A modern poet, Fei Yuqing’s ‘A Spray of Plum Blossoms.’ Ah~! Love whom I love, without regrets~! This feeling~! Will always stay~! In my~ heart~!”

After singing, he thought he would make Shen Lingyao laugh.

However, Shen Lingyao only smiled faintly, looking somewhat worried.

“What’s wrong?”

Zhao Qingfeng pinched her cheek and asked.

“Sigh…”

Shen Lingyao sighed, “It’s my dad. He’s been in a terrible mood these past few days. I heard he was trying to do some business. He and someone else went to the provincial city to give gifts last night, but they were still rejected. This morning he lost his temper over it, and it’s been bothering me.”

Old Shen was increasingly eager to prove himself.

His love rival became a big boss, and he wanted to be one too!

Moreover, Wang Tieshan’s description was enticing, and the rumors about Erlunsi’s success made Old Shen seriously consider investing and partnering in a big venture.

But when they went to the provincial city to meet Manager Zhang a few days ago, the stubborn old Zhang didn’t even let them in.

They didn’t get to discuss anything and were even scolded.

The feeling of having a warm face met with a cold butt was unbearable, angering both Shen Kuo and Old Wang to the point of nearly exploding on the spot.

Shen Lingyao, of course, felt sorry for Old Shen.

Seeing him these past two days not eating or drinking and looking worried, the young girl also felt a bit angry.

“Look, I’ve got blisters in my mouth…”

Shen Lingyao turned her lower lip inside out, her cute face showing a bit of sorrow, also worried about how her father’s bad mood might affect their family relationship.

“What, trying to tempt me?”

Zhao Qingfeng joked, wanting to ask exactly what business it was, thinking maybe he could come up with a solution.

But just as he was about to say something more, Zhang Manman happened to come running from behind with her bicycle, grabbing Shen Lingyao’s hand, insisting on taking her home.

Zhang Manman’s mother had received another shipment of hair accessories in the provincial city. Since Shen Lingyao had sold her goods cheaply last time, she wanted Shen Lingyao to pick a few as a gesture of thanks.

“Okay, I won’t talk to you, Brother Qingfeng, for now. You go to the internet café, I’ll be leaving first. Don’t forget to come to my house tonight.”

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