Zhou Xiaoyun’s Happy Life

Chapter 137 Buying Books (1)

Zhou Guoqiang took Dabao to Qiming Middle School to register on August 29 according to the time on the admission notice. The book fee was really not cheap, more than half the price of rural middle schools.

 Zhou Guoqiang was very happy when he handed over the money. This ordinary man from the countryside has gradually changed his mind in recent years. Do you want your children to grow up like you and dig food on those acres of land?

How great it would be if several children could go to school and have a public meal and an iron rice bowl like the people of Laozhou Sanzhou!

With this idea in mind, Zhou Guoqiang strongly supported his children to go to the city to attend middle school or even high school in the next few years. He was never reluctant to do so because of the extra tuition and living expenses.

Of course this is all a story for later, let’s talk about the current situation!

Since Dabao started school, he has gotten up as early as six o'clock every morning without being called. After breakfast, I rode a bicycle for half an hour to Qiming Middle School.

The journey from home to Qiming Middle School is not too far, but it is not close. If it were Zhou Xiaoyun who was riding a bicycle, it would take at least fifty minutes. However, Dabao's Gao Li has long legs and can ride very fast. , normally it can arrive in half an hour.

Zhou Xiaoyun felt sorry for his brother who had to go back and forth four times a day. He said privately to his mother Zhao Yuzhen: "Mom, I think I told Brother Dabao not to ride home for lunch at noon. You see, he got home after eleven o'clock and had just eaten. I have to ride to school in a hurry after dinner. It's too tiring. I think you should discuss with your uncle and aunt and let your brother go to their house for lunch. It's only about ten minutes away. That’s a lot!”

Zhao Yuzhen didn't feel sorry for Dabao. She thought Zhou Xiaoyun's idea was quite good, so she told Zhou Guoqiang. Let Zhou Guoqiang call Zhou Guomin and say something.

I guess they won’t ask for the food money, and they will just buy some things for Yuan Yuan in the future.

Dabao would go to his third uncle’s house for dinner when he didn’t come back at noon. He would go there twice in the morning and evening. Sometimes when it was cloudy or rainy, he would go to his third uncle’s house to sleep one night.

Zhou Xiaoyun was not used to the absence of Dabao during lunch at home. Dabao, who was used to wolfing down food, seemed to find it much more boring to eat.

Xiaobao usually loves to quarrel with his brother, but now that his brother is away at noon, Xiaobao feels that he can't cheer up.

 When Dabao came back on his bicycle at night, Xiaobao stepped forward to greet him with unprecedented enthusiasm, which shocked Dabao.

 Xiaobao, your smile is so flattering, I’m not used to it...

 After Zhou Xiaoyun entered fifth grade, he spent most of his time studying. She plans to take the entrance exam to Yingming Middle School next year. Although she has good grades in the class, if she were to compare herself with the top students in a city elementary school, she would probably be above average.

 In school, teachers rarely teach any particularly difficult knowledge. Chinese and even extracurricular readings are rarely all textbook content, and mathematics is mainly based on examples from books.

 To add weight to yourself, it seems imperative to buy some reference books or practice materials and study more on your own.

Don't think she doesn't know, Zheng Haoran is also planning to enter Yingming Middle School, and Teacher Zheng often gives him little tips at home!

We can't compare with others. Our parents are farmers who can't read a few characters, so we should be self-reliant!

Zhou Xiaoyun is planning to go to Xinhua Bookstore in the city this Sunday.

 Money, of course. Zhou Xiaoyun's piggy bank is quite heavy, and there is a lot of money in it, which is definitely more than enough to buy books.

When Zhou Xiaoyun was planning to "kill" the little Maitreya Buddha, he unexpectedly received sponsorship and support from his parents.

As soon as Zhou Guoqiang heard that Zhou Xiaoyun was going to buy books, he took out 30 yuan from his pocket and gave it to her without saying a word. Zhao Yuzhen also asked: "Da Ya, have you seen enough? If not enough, my mother will get you some more."

 It seems that the couple has the same view on the issue of children going to school, and both realize the importance of raising children.

Zhou Xiaoyun is very happy to see this obvious change in his parents. Finally, his efforts have paid off. His parents have gone from being indifferent to their children's studies to actively supporting them now. Zhou Xiaoyun can't help but feel emotional about the change in his parents' progress.

 Such an attitude is a good sign for children.

Dabao was so greedy when he saw the money that he quickly raised his hand and said, "Dad, I also want to go buy books with Daya. Our Chinese teacher said that we should increase the amount of reading and read more documents."

Zhou Guoqiang expressed some doubts about Dabao’s request at this time: “I’ve never heard you say that before, why do you want to buy a book when your sister buys it?

It’s not like you just saw money and wanted to use it for other purposes!

Who can’t hear the implication?

Xiaobao lowered his head and smiled, even Erya scratched her nose and said: "Brother, you are so embarrassed. You must want money to buy toys and food."

Dabao became angry because of embarrassment: "Am I just going to buy toys and delicious food when I need money?" Even though he had this intention, he couldn't admit it in front of his brothers and sisters.

Zhou Xiaoyun and Xiaobao Erya nodded together and said in unison: "It is."

Dabao was disgraced and wanted to save his lost face, so he turned to Zhao Yuzhen and said coquettishly: "Mom, I really want to buy a composition book to read. Just give me the money!"

Zhao Yuzhen’s heart had already softened and she asked, “How much do you want?”

Dabao was delighted and immediately revealed his fox tail: "The more, the better!"

 Zhou Guoqiang glared over.

Dabao smiled stupidly and lowered his request: "I was joking just now, I can give you as much as you want for Daya!"

Just when Zhao Yuzhen was about to agree, Zhou Guoqiang said: "No, I'll give you twenty. You have to put the money on Daya, and ask Daya to pay for any books you want to buy."

 Why, you don’t trust people so much!

 The weak Dabao nodded obediently under Zhou Guoqiang's dictatorship and did not dare to object again. Just kidding, twenty is not bad. If you don't even give him twenty, wouldn't it be a huge loss?

Xiaobao felt itchy and timidly made a request: "Brother, sister, please take me to Xinhua Bookstore with you tomorrow! I am already in third grade, and I can read some composition books."

 Actually, I mainly want to join in the fun, haha!

Dabao showed his responsibility as an older brother and patted his chest: "No problem, I'll take you with me on my bike."

Xiaobao was overjoyed and flattered him endlessly, which made Dabao very happy.

Erya got into trouble and wanted to go with him tomorrow.

This time even Zhou Xiaoyun shook his head and disagreed.

 Xiaobao is nine years old, only one year younger than her, and he is obedient, so there is probably no problem with him. Erya is only six years old, who dares to take her with her! No one can bear the thought of having someone carry her if she doesn't even take two steps.

Erya shed a few tearful tears. Seeing that her brothers and sisters refused to take her with them, she had no choice but to stop her troops.

 (End of this chapter)