Walking into the courtyard, Su Lin found that the surrounding neighbors were enjoying the shade, and Tang Zhongwang was arguing with Sister Zhu. The focus of the argument was Su Lin himself.
"Xiao Lin, why did you run out? Hurry up and go back to study.”
The one who spoke was Su Lin's father, Su Guorong. When he saw Su Lin come out, his face seemed to be a little embarrassed. He hurriedly urged Su Lin to return to his room to study.
"Dad, what's wrong?"
Su Lin also felt that the atmosphere was not right. Seeing his father, who had always been proud of being a soldier, with such an expression, it seemed that he had done something to embarrass his father.
"Disobedient? Dad wants you to go back to your room and study."
Su Guorong's face was a little angry. He stood up and put on a stern face, making Su Lin even more confused. What did he do to embarrass himself?
"Uncle Su, don't chase Su Lin away. It's even better now that Su Lin is here. You can confront me face to face and see if he said those words at school. Dear uncles and aunties in the neighborhood, you can also testify to see if I, Tang Zhongwang, am talking nonsense…"
Seeing Su Lin come out, the smile on Tang Zhongwang's face became even more arrogant. He once again exaggerated the story of Su Lin confessing to the school belle in front of so many students.
"Su Lin, tell me, did you say what I just said today? You said that you were confident that you could get into the top 50 of the grade and make the school belle Qin Yanran your girlfriend.”
Looking at Su Lin from the corner of his eyes, Tang Zhongwang sat on the stool with his legs crossed, as if teasing and ridiculing Su Lin was an interesting thing to relieve the pressure of the college entrance examination.
"Tang Zhongwang, you brat, do you look down on our Su Lin so much? "You have to know that Su Lin's grades were the best in our neighborhood before he went to high school. At that time, he scored more than 20 points more than you in the middle school examination.”
Su Lin's parents sat below with a frighteningly dark expression. They could not refute the words of a junior like Tang Zhongwang. Moreover, what he said seemed to be the truth. Facing the laughter of the surrounding neighbors, only Zhu's sister, Ye Xingzhu, questioned Tang Zhongwang with red eyes.
"High school entrance exam? Ye Xingzhu, don't get it wrong. We're about to take the college entrance examination. No matter how good his middle school examination results were, it was all in the past. So what if he, Su Lin, was the best in the city in the past? He was still a pile of dog shit now. Aiya…he can only hold on for this little bit of time and brag and act like a hero in school. After the college entrance examination, everyone will go their separate ways anyway. Even if he's laughed at, it won't be long. He'll soon be forgotten by everyone…"
After saying this, Tang Zhongwang felt extremely happy when he saw Ye Xingzhu's speechless expression and Su Lin's glare at him! Su Lin, you were so cocky in school today. Your grades weren't that good. Why are you showing off in school? I, Tang Zhongwang, will make you lose enough face at home.
Tang Zhongwang did not like Su Lin. From elementary school to high school, Su Lin's grades had always been above his. His parents had always nagged him to learn from Xiao Lin. Moreover, Su Lin had been playing with Ye Xingzhu of the Ye family since he was young. Ye Xingzhu was a few years older than the boys of the same age. Whenever Su Lin was bullied by them, Ye Xingzhu would always step forward to avenge Su Lin and beat them up.
Finally, now that Su Lin had degenerated and stopped studying in high school, his academic performance had been declining. How could Tang Zhongwang not vent his anger for more than ten years?
Su Lin didn't listen to his father, Su Guorong, and went back to his room to study. This wasn't his style. Under such circumstances, he was ridiculed by Tang Zhongwang. If he really went back to his room, he would be no different from a coward.
Therefore, Su Lin's face was dark as he slowly walked toward the people in the courtyard who were enjoying the shade. Just when everyone thought that Su Lin was going to fly into a rage and might even fight with Tang Zhongwang, Su Lin's expression changed. He smiled and turned to Ye Xingzhu."Sister Zhu, don't be angry with this kind of person. It's not worth it.”
Ye Xingzhu was also stunned. Was this the Su Lin he knew? In such a humiliating situation, he was still able to calm down. Instead, he began to enlighten himself.
"Dad, Mom, uncles and aunties, Tang Zhongwang was right. I did say and do those things in school today. However, I'm not a fool. I only said that because I had the confidence. If I say that I can get into the top 50 of my grade, I will definitely get in. The best proof would be the results in a few days.”
Su Lin then turned to his parents and smiled. There was no sign of anger on his face.
"Humph! You said you would definitely be able to get in? I even said that I'm the next generation's * ss! Su Lin, oh Su Lin! Don't blame me for laughing at you. You should stop bragging. This isn't school. Everyone has forgotten about school after bragging for a few days. We've lived together for more than ten years. Now that your bragging has been exposed, let's see how you're going to behave.”
Tang Zhongwang was merciless. Perhaps because Father Tang wasn't in the courtyard today, he didn't have any qualms. However, what he said was the truth. It was nothing to lose face in school. After a few days, it would be completely forgotten. On the contrary, it was the gossipy women and aunties outside the courtyard. A scandal was enough to make them talk about it for several years or even longer.
"Tang Zhongwang, since you're so confident that I won't be able to get in, do you have the guts to bet with me? What if I get into the top 50 of my grade?”
Su Lin also hated Tang Zhongwang to the point of gnashing his teeth. However, he still said this to him with a smile. Su Lin was digging a hole, waiting for Tang Zhongwang to jump into it.
"Yo! Su Lin, your idealism is really amazing. Do you really think you can win? Alright, then I'll make a bet with you. If you can really get into the top 50 of the grade, I'll walk around you and call you grandpa whenever I see you. If you can't do it, you have to call me grandpa when you see me. Now, it's my turn to ask you if you dare to do it?”
Just as Tang Zhongwang finished speaking proudly, Su Lin's father, Su Guorong's face darkened even more. What kind of bet was this? If Su Lin lost, he would have to call Tang Zhongwang grandpa. Wouldn't that make him Su Guorong's father?
"Xiao Lin, go home. Stop fooling around.”
Su Guorong stood up and pointed at his son Su Lin.
"Dad, it's okay. Since someone wants to be a grandson so much, I'll satisfy him. Tang Zhongwang, alright, I'll bet with you. All the uncles in the neighborhood heard it. You won't be able to escape. Haha…"
With confidence in his heart, Su Lin wasn't afraid to gamble with him. Even if he gambled all his possessions, he would definitely win. However, Guorong didn't have the confidence of his son, Su Lin. He was a little angry with Su Lin. Su Lin, who usually listened to him when he was angry, didn't listen to him today, making him embarrassed.
Therefore, Su Guorong had no choice but to find a way out. He threw his arm aside and sighed angrily. He scolded Su Lin for being a brat and returned to his room.
"Little Lin, you little brat. Look at how angry your father is. I can't be bothered to care about you anymore.”
Compared to Su Guorong's anger, Mother Su looked at her son Su Lin with slight admiration. Which mother didn't want her son to stand out and use his courage to refute anyone who dared to ridicule him? In this aspect, Father Su was inferior to Su Lin.
Guorong was a retired soldier. The determination and organization of a soldier gave him stronger perseverance and rationality than ordinary people. When he encountered something, he naturally wouldn't be so impulsive. He would often take a step back and be more open-minded. This was why he hadn't made much progress in the company for more than ten years.
Mother Su had always been worried that her son, Su Lin, had inherited her husband's personality. However, when she saw Su Lin's anger today, she was very impressed with Su Lin's attitude and methods. Although she was also worried that Su Lin would not be able to clean up after the results were released, she still admired Su Lin's attitude and methods today.
"Xiao Lin, you…are you sure you can get into the top 50? That's Jian An High School. With your current results, I'm afraid..."
The people who were enjoying the shade in the house dispersed, and Tang Zhongwang also left with an attitude of riding a donkey and watching the show. Only Ye Xingzhu and Su Lin were left in the courtyard. In tacit understanding, Ye Xingzhu accompanied Su Lin for a walk along the willow trees in the courtyard.
"Sister Zhu, I remember that before I came out, you told Tang Zhongwang with certainty that I would definitely be able to get into the top 50 of the grade. Why are you questioning me now?”
A gentle breeze blew, and the cool night breeze blew through Ye Xingzhu's hair. Su Lin looked at her from the side and found her beautiful. This was the quiet and pure Sister Zhu, and not the demoness Ye Xingzhu who was as agile as a rabbit.
"You little brat, I was so angry at Tang Zhongwang that bastard for saying that to you, that's why I helped you brag. Now, you're using this to laugh at me. If you continue like this, I won't help you next time.”
Su Lin glared at Ye Xingzhu, destroying her image as a lady in Su Lin's eyes. Then, Ye Xingzhu pretended to be angry and turned her head away from Su Lin.
"Sister Zhu! Sister Zhu!"
Seeing that Ye Xingzhu seemed to be angry, Su Lin hurriedly called out sweetly to please her.
"Humph! Humph!"
Ye Xingzhu didn't turn her head around, nor did she respond. She only snorted to express her dissatisfaction. She twisted her body slightly. At night, she was wearing a close-fitting short-sleeved shirt, which outlined her small waist and high chest. This strong contrast, especially when Ye Xingzhu twisted her body, made Su Lin almost vomit blood from his nose.
"Alright, my dear Sister Zhu. You're the best. You always help Xiao Lin. You've been the best since you were young. Let's go…Little Lin will treat you to ice cream, okay?”
"You only know how to say nice things. You're taller than me now and you've learned to bully me.”
Ye Xingzhu turned her head and looked at Su Lin. She was a little stunned. So, after so many years, the little wimp from back then had grown taller than her.
"Sister Zhu is so good to me. How can I bear to bully her? In the future, let Xiao Lin protect Sister Zhu! Hehe, Sister Zhu, Xiao Lin will not let anyone bully you. He will protect you for the rest of your life. I'll do whatever Sister Zhu wants me to do.”
Patting his chest, Su Lin nodded sincerely and promised.
"Really? Then answer one of my questions."
Ye Xingzhu blinked and asked without thinking.
"What question? I promise to answer you. Even if you ask me how many times I peed on the bed when I was young, I will tell you honestly.”
"Is what Tang Zhongwang said in the courtyard true? You confessed to your school belle, Qin Yanran, in front of so many people?”
As she said this, Ye Xingzhu felt a strange taste in her heart. This taste was sour, as if she had a sour grape in her mouth, and she had to spit it out.
"I've already said it in the courtyard. I, Su Lin, dare to take responsibility for my actions. Since I've really done it, I'm not afraid of others finding out. I did."
Su Lin nodded in reply. However, he didn't notice the hint of disappointment that flashed across Ye Xingzhu's face when he nodded.
"Then…Xiao Lin, do you really like her?”
Ye Xingzhu took a deep breath and summoned her courage to continue asking.
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