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At the dining table, several plates of stir-fried radish were laid out. Everyone sat around, their brows slightly furrowed, as they poked at the radishes with their chopsticks, lacking any enthusiasm. After swallowing a few bites that tasted like chewing wax, they all hoped this meal would end soon.
As night fell, word spread that Teacher Zhuang was going to talk about the college entrance examination. The children perked up with excitement and hurriedly tidied themselves before heading to Teacher Zhuang's house, eager to absorb some valuable information.
Meanwhile, in the Lin household, Song Ying rummaged through drawers with a frown, mumbling about searching for something. Lin Wufeng noticed and approached her. Upon learning she was looking for preserved fruits, he joined in to help. Before long, he found some tucked away in a corner of the cabinet. Song Ying smiled brightly as she took them and handed them over to Suzhou.
With the preserved fruits in hand, Suzhou's playful spirit emerged. She stuck her tongue out at Lin Dongzhe and made a funny face, teasingly saying she wouldn't share. Lin Dongzhe's face flushed red with a mix of anger and urgency as he tugged at Song Ying's arm to complain, "Mom, look at my sister!" Song Ying watched the two children and burst into laughter. Suzhou stopped teasing and handed over the preserved fruits while reminding her brother to share with other kids.
The soft light filled the room as everyone either sat or stood with their bodies leaning forward, their eyes fixed on Teacher Zhuang, immersed in her stories about the college entrance examination.
Teacher Zhuang cleared her throat and began speaking slowly: "Back when I was grading exams, conditions were quite harsh. Far from home and lacking daily necessities, when faced with difficult questions, I had to come up with my own solutions. Take brushing my teeth for instance; one day I ran out of toothpaste. To still clean my mouth, I squeezed every last bit from the tube without wasting a drop."
As everyone listened intently, Lin Dongzhe suddenly seemed triggered by something. His eyes lit up with eagerness and anticipation as he forgot his manners and shouted excitedly at Teacher Zhuang, "Teacher Zhuang, can I have that empty toothpaste tube?" Amused by his urgency, Teacher Zhuang laughed and nodded in agreement.
In an instant, Lin Dongzhe felt like he had struck gold. He jumped up and began scouring the room for any leftover toothpaste tubes he could find, clutching them tightly like treasures. Spotting a few more tubes that still had some toothpaste left in them, his face turned red as he exerted all his strength to squeeze out the remaining paste onto his toothbrush, looking utterly satisfied.
Watching her brother's antics, Suzhou couldn't help but grin widely and burst into laughter. She playfully poked Lin Dongzhe's back and half-jokingly warned him, "Bro, don't be too greedy! If you get rich off this, remember to share half with me!"
As the night grew deeper and the excitement faded away, everyone gradually said their goodbyes and left. Inside the Wu family home, warmth enveloped them as the whole family gathered around a basin of warm water for foot soaking; the steam added a touch of coziness to the chilly night.
Teacher Zhuang relaxed her hands on her knees, her gaze drifting into memories as she slowly recounted: "Back at the guesthouse during exam grading time, I was always tense about it; my nerves were on high alert every day. On the first day, I got up in such a hurry that I accidentally tore off a button from my clothes. With no one around to help me, I had to dig out a needle and thread myself. My stitching was all crooked; thinking back on it now still makes me laugh."
As she spoke, Teacher Zhuang's expression turned serious as she looked at Huang Ling and said earnestly: "The college entrance examination is no ordinary matter; it's a turning point in a child's life—it's crucial. After much consideration, I've decided to let Zhuang Tunan take the exam at No. 1 High School; they have strong faculty and a good atmosphere that can pave a better path for him." Huang Ling listened intently and nodded repeatedly while silently contemplating how best to support her child’s preparation for the exam moving forward.
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