Jiang Cheng ran out of the building, and three people including Grandma Shen each held a small stool, chatting with Uncle Wang at the gate.
Next to the four was a familiar face, Lin Chengyuan.
Lin Chengyuan was there to pick up He Dan.
He had been watching the entrance, so naturally he saw Jiang Cheng.
Under the dim light bulb, the smiling Jiang Cheng appeared dreamlike and enchanting.
Beauties under the light rely entirely on imagination.
Lin Chengyuan couldn't help but wonder: Was she smiling so happily because she knew I was here?
The next moment, Lin Chengyuan saw Jiang Cheng's smile fade as she walked over with a look of disdain.
Her voice, neither loud nor soft, carried an unlucky tone into Lin Chengyuan's ears.
His face instantly turned unpleasant.
"Grandma Shen, let's go."
"Jiang Cheng, stop right there!"
Sun Jiandong came chasing after her, full of momentum.
Shen Xing quickly stood up, holding a small wooden stool, and immediately blocked in front of Jiang Cheng.
Shen Yue firmly grabbed Jiang Cheng's hand, and Grandma Shen also stepped aside to stand next to her.
Jiang Cheng, feeling protected, felt a warmth in her heart, and that was why she was willing to be nice to the Shen Family.
Not only because of what they did, but also because they were genuinely good people.
"No worries, this is Comrade Sun from our class, he's a bit unique looking and a bit loud."
"Really?"
Shen Xing suspiciously eyed Sun Jiandong in front of him, and Jiang Cheng also looked over and asked, "Isn't that right, Comrade Sun?"
Sun Jiandong wanted to say no, but seeing the current stance, were they treating him as a bad guy?
Moreover, with teachers and students leaving school at this time, Sun Jiandong could only fake a smile and say, "Yes, yes."
Shen Xing: That smile seems fake and familiar.
Also off work, registrar Zhao Na watched the scene unfold through the crowd, mentally lighting a paper for Sun Jiandong.
She just felt that Sun Jiandong couldn't take on Big Hat Jiang in front of him.
Regardless, Shen Xing put down the small stool, while Jiang Cheng maintained a distance of over a meter, looking at Sun Jiandong with clear eyes.
"Comrade Sun, if you have something to say, just say it."
As soon as Jiang Cheng opened her mouth, she took the initiative, making Sun Jiandong feel awkward, unsure of what was off.
Nevertheless, he did want to say it in front of a crowd, and the timing was perfect now.
"Comrade Jiang Cheng, I challenge you, I want to compete with you!"
At this, Sun Jiandong raised his voice, confidently shouting, "Isn't Jiang Cheng always boasting about studying hard? Then let's compete in learning, what do you say, do you dare?"
On the opposite side, Jiang Cheng looked somewhat troubled.
She was genuinely troubled.
She didn't expect Sun Jiandong to be a good person, rushing to give her performance credit.
It's just... he was honestly a good person.
Sun Jiandong misunderstood this.
After tossing and turning in bed last night, unable to sleep, he got up in the morning and asked around, digging up all about Jiang Cheng.
Upon learning that Jiang Cheng hadn't even graduated from elementary school, Sun Jiandong was proud, feeling uplifted.
Now seeing Jiang Cheng not answering, he mimicked her style and said, "Comrade Jiang Cheng couldn't just be talking big, could she? Or are your words about studying hard, taking responsibility, and serving the motherland all lies?"
"Of course not."
Jiang Cheng first denied, then sighed, looking profoundly at Sun Jiandong and asking, "Are you sure you want to compete with me in academics?"
"Of course!"
Sun Jiandong held his hands behind his back, head held high.
"I'm a big man, I won't bully you with my strengths. We study at night school together, learning is the best test!"
Righteously, for the first time, Sun Jiandong felt his image was high and mighty, it was a bit addictive.
"Fine! I agree to your challenge!"
Jiang Cheng raised her voice, giving off the vibe that she had no choice but to agree.
Fellow students and teachers around had their own thoughts.
He Dan, Lin Chengyuan, and some others who hadn't interacted with Jiang Cheng, just thought Jiang Cheng was setting herself up for embarrassment.
Those who witnessed Jiang Cheng confront Sun Jiandong last night had mixed feelings.
They felt it wouldn't be easy for Sun Jiandong to win, maybe he wouldn't win at all.
The teachers split into two factions.
Those who had taught Jiang Cheng were determined to keep her at their night school.
In all these years, they never met a student who was such a perfect fit!
Those who hadn't taught Jiang Cheng were comforted, thinking she was a commendable comrade for progress.
"Progressive" Sun Jiandong, hearing Jiang Cheng agree, immediately said, "In the upcoming exams, if I win, you have to write 'I, Jiang Cheng, am not as good as Sun Jiandong' a thousand times."
Jiang Cheng's mouth gaped slightly, incredulous.
Seeing this, Sun Jiandong's smile grew larger.
Scared, aren't you?
See if you dare to flaunt your sword in the face of Guan Gong!
Jiang Cheng: What a childish tactic!
She hadn't seen such a simple punishment since graduating from kindergarten!
Jiang Cheng internally had myriad complaints, but outwardly she displayed a look of bearing such injustice.
"Fine! I'll agree with you! If I win, I don't need Comrade Sun to do anything, just hope you continue striving, becoming someone worthy of yourself, your parents, and hopefully serving the motherland as an upright comrade one day!"
"Clap clap clap clap"
"Good! Well said! This is indeed the mission of our night school to cultivate."
Amidst the applause, Principal Wang of the night school appeared.
Principal Wang, stirred with emotion, stood opposite Jiang Cheng.
"Student Jiang, you're exemplary! If everyone had your awareness, how could our motherland not flourish!"
"No, no, no! It's all thanks to the good teaching from the teachers, the great atmosphere at night school; how could I not progress in such an environment?"
"One must be strong to forge iron, and student Jiang yourself have the awareness."
"Compared to you, I'm just a glimmer of candlelight."
...
People around exchanged glances.
If Jiang Cheng hadn't just been here for two days, they might have believed it!
Sun Jiandong: I feel a bit unnecessary.
Zhao Na: She really knows the principal! She's never seen the principal be so cordial with anyone.
A highlight moment that Sun Jiandong thought would be in praising Jiang Cheng ended in confusion.
The crowd dispersed, and Sun Jiandong rubbed his head, feeling something wasn't quite right.
Unfortunately, Jiang Cheng had already left.
On the way back, under the bright moonlight, Jiang Cheng explained the changes in the moon's size, the Earth's rotation, and revolution to Shen Xing.
Shen Xing listened attentively, while Shen Yue was confused.
After the four of them got home, Grandma Shen offered Jiang Cheng a bowl of porridge.
"Eating too much at night isn't good, have a little snack."
Jiang Cheng smiled sweetly, taking the millet porridge.
"Truly, one shouldn't encounter too enchanting people in life; since meeting Grandma Shen, others' grandmas just don't seem right."
Grandma Shen glanced at Jiang Cheng, pretending to scold her.
"What nonsense, can't your mouth be shut with food?"
Jiang Cheng immediately pretended to cover her mouth.
"Alright, shutting up! Plug it up with the delicious porridge."
Grandma Shen turned away, unable to suppress the upward curve of her mouth, coincidentally locking eyes with a wobbly-headed Shen Xing.
Shen Xing: Adults...
Grandma Shen: Little kid, stop pretending to be an adult!
After drinking a bowl of millet porridge, Jiang Cheng felt warm inside.
She washed the dishes, quickly refreshed, and returned to her room for her usual study.
When it comes to studying, she's always been self-disciplined.
She was looking forward to tomorrow's Russian class.