I obediently replied, "Mom, I started school late because of my household registration issue, and since I skipped two grades, I'm now in my third year of high school."
Jiang's Mother was surprised: "You skipped two grades?"
I nodded, "Because my grades are pretty good, the teacher suggested I skip a grade."
Jiang's Mother looked at me with delight: "I didn't expect our Ziheng to be such a top student! Your dad was also a top student back in the day!"
Jiang Zihuan, hearing Jiang's Mother praise me, became a bit anxious: "Mom, I study hard too!"
Jiang's Mother nodded dismissively: "Uh-huh, you should study well too, don't fall behind!"
Jiang Zihuan was at a loss for words.
I knew that Jiang Zihuan was a complete underachiever; he spent his days indulging in food and fun, completely clueless about studying.
I deliberately lowered my head and pretended to look embarrassed.
Noticing my demeanor, Jiang's Mother asked curiously, "Ziheng, what's wrong?"
I shyly said, "Mom, my backpack is really worn out; I'm embarrassed to take it out."
Jiang's Mother glanced at the backpack I had left in the corner and her eyes turned red: "Poor Ziheng, I'll take you to buy a new one tomorrow!"
I nodded, "Thank you, Mom!"
Jiang Zihuan panicked a bit and hurriedly said, "Mom, I want a new backpack too!"
Jiang's Mother frowned: "Didn't you just buy one? What do you need another backpack for?"
Jiang Zihuan was speechless.
I almost laughed out loud.
Jiang Zihuan is a fraternal twin with different parents but has always lived as a female. Jiang's Father and Jiang's Mother have indulged his preferences to help him build confidence.
As he grew up, he began to rebel by wearing women's clothing, growing long hair, and dressing like a girl.
Though Jiang's Mother dotes on him, she is still quite displeased with his androgynous appearance.
Sure enough, Jiang's Mother looked somewhat unhappy: " Zihuan, look at you; where do you still look like a boy? Didn't I tell you? You are a boy and can only wear boys' clothes!"
Jiang Zihuan gritted his teeth: "Mom, but I..."
Jiang's Mother interrupted him: "Alright, no more talking. I'm tired and need to rest; you should go to bed early too."
" Jiang's Mother " said, turning to leave. "Jiang Zihuan" shot me a glare and followed her out. I watched their backs with a cold smile in my heart. "Jiang Zihuan, your good days are coming to an end!"
The next morning, " Jiang's Mother " indeed kept her promise and took me to buy a backpack. "Jiang Zihuan" also came along. I guessed he was probably afraid I would take the opportunity to win over " Jiang's Mother," which is why he followed.
I couldn't be bothered with him and spent the journey looking at the scenery outside. When we arrived at the mall, " Jiang's Mother " first went to a jewelry store to buy a necklace. "Jiang Zihuan" grabbed my arm and said, "Jiang Ziheng, you've never been to such a big mall, right? Come on, let me show you around!"
I frowned and replied, "No need." However, "Jiang Zihuan" insisted and pulled me along. He dragged me around but didn't buy anything. I knew he didn't have much money.
Although "Jiang Zihuan" was spoiled by the " the Jiang Family," both " Jiang's Father " and " Jiang's Mother " had their expectations of him, giving him only two thousand yuan as pocket money each month. This amount was hardly enough for "Jiang Zihuan."
After wandering for a while, "Jiang Zihuan" suddenly spotted something that caught his eye. His eyes lit up as he pulled me in that direction. Following his gaze, I realized that it was " Jiang's Mother " checking out.
I instantly understood "Jiang Zihuan's" intention. He had deliberately dragged me around to wait until " Jiang's Mother " finished paying so that he could pull me next to the jewelry store without her noticing that I was buying something. How cunning.
However, I had no intention of exposing him. Acting as if I knew nothing, I followed "Jiang Zihuan" into a stationery store.
Jiang Zihuan asked, "Jiang Ziheng, what stationery do you want? Just take it, I'll buy it for you!"
I casually picked up a backpack.
Jiang Zihuan happily took out his phone and said, "I still have some money in my phone, so go ahead and buy!"
I smiled and replied, "Thank you, brother."
Jiang Zihuan sneered, "Who told you to call me brother? As your brother, I naturally have to look out for you."
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