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Upon learning about Lin Dongzhe's struggles with writing, Lin Wufeng was filled with regret and anxiety. He paced back and forth in his room like a caged beast for a long time before finally slamming his hand on the table, determined to get his child's writing skills back on track. From that day on, the nights in the Lin household were filled with the warm glow of desk lamps and the sound of paper and pens.
Every evening, Lin Wufeng would steadfastly sit at his desk, clear his throat, and wait attentively for Lin Dongzhe to return home from school. At first, seeing his son frown and scratch his head in frustration over writing assignments did not make Lin Wufeng impatient. Instead, he gently opened an old photo album, pointing to the yellowed pictures of family outings and neighborhood gatherings, softly saying, "Lin Dongzhe, look, life is full of stories. The seashells and waves at the beach, the lively scene of making dumplings with our old neighbor—all of these can be written about. The key is to have eyes that can discover them." After that, he patiently taught him how to embellish simple descriptions to make them vivid and lively. For instance, he suggested that the waves crashing against the shore could be described as mischievous children joyfully rushing towards the golden sand, splashing sparkling water everywhere. He meticulously corrected every misspelled word and standardized every punctuation mark.
Hearing about the situation, Teacher Zhuang took the initiative to come over and help. As soon as he entered the Lin family's study, he brought with him a calm yet professional aura. He spread out classic textbooks for middle school students and explained in detail how Zhu Ziqing's portrayal of a father's intricate emotions in "The Back Shadow" touched people's hearts through detailed descriptions. He also discussed how "Guilin Scenery" vividly depicted landscapes using rhetorical devices like parallelism and metaphor, making words come alive before readers' eyes. Moreover, Teacher Zhuang brought along exam strategies, simulating a timed exam environment for Lin Dongzhe. After posing questions, he timed him while requiring him to quickly outline his ideas and organize his language. Afterward, he provided feedback on each section, pointing out where the introduction was dragging or where arguments were hollow, offering targeted examples for revision so that Lin Dongzhe could clearly understand his strengths and weaknesses.
As an outstanding senior, Zhuang Tunan dedicated his weekends to shuttling between tutoring sessions and the Lin household, offering up his precious free time. Sitting beside Lin Dongzhe, he patted his chest and shared, "Little brother, I fell into many pitfalls during my own writing for entrance exams back in the day too. But once I grasped the tricks of the trade, everything fell into place." He then imparted exclusive insights on how to remain calm under exam pressure while recalling materials and cleverly starting with well-accumulated phrases to instantly capture the attention of examiners; how to cleverly expand topics by incorporating current events or amusing school anecdotes to avoid monotony; and how to elevate the tone of an essay with emotional conclusions or concise calls to action.
Under the careful guidance of these three individuals, Lin Dongzhe's writing skills steadily improved. His previously dull words seemed infused with soul, becoming lively and infectious. He no longer feared facing prompts; instead, he was eager to take on challenges.
Time flowed like sand through fingers, and soon it was time for the entrance exam for middle school. During this preparation period, Lin Wufeng followed Teacher Zhuang's advice closely. Following Zhuang's plan for morning recitations of classical poetry and targeted practice in reading comprehension techniques and mathematical reasoning during the day—along with evening reviews of English grammar and key knowledge from other subjects—Lin Wufeng strictly supervised Lin Dongzhe's execution of these tasks. He checked homework completion daily and quizzed him on knowledge points without allowing any sloppiness.
Meanwhile, Suzhou, Lin Dongzhe, and Zhuang Xiao Ting became inseparable at school. They motivated each other and shared study tips. During breaks when others were laughing and playing around, they huddled in a corner exchanging ideas for writing inspiration—discussing which examples fit their themes better; during self-study sessions they tackled difficult problems together—collaborating on tricky geometry questions or obscure reading comprehension points.
On the day results were announced, the sun shone particularly brightly as joyful news spread through both the Lin household and Suzhou campus like cheerful birdsong. Thanks to their relentless efforts and solid foundation, Lin Dongzhe and Zhuang Xiao Ting both gained admission into prestigious middle schools—bringing a satisfying conclusion to their elementary school journey while opening up a hopeful new chapter in their lives as they embarked on their secondary education journey.
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