Free Web NovelChapter 367: Chapter 367: Extra 16
The little one is almost one year old.
The almost one-year-old little one is extremely adorable.
He has four tiny teeth, babbles every day, with spirited expressions, crawling everywhere.
With curiosity about the entire world, he even wants to taste the flavor of passing dog poop.
If it weren’t for Shen Que’s sharp eyes and quick hands, the little one would have succeeded.
After being scooped up by Shen Que by his collar, Zhaung Zhuang’s little mouth puckered, and he opened his mouth to cry.
"Don’t cry... You can’t eat that, it’s stinky!"
Shen Que tiptoed as he carried Zhaung Zhuang, walking with a sneaky gait in his own house.
"My little ancestor, don’t cry, your little uncle is taking the college entrance exam and your little aunt is taking the high school entrance exam. Can we bear it for a bit?"
Whether it was because Shen Que was overly humble, or that the little Zhaung Zhuang understood, he really gave face and did not cry.
Shen Que carried the over twenty-pound little Zhaung Zhuang, quietly walked out of the courtyard, leaving a quiet environment for Shen Xing and Shen Yue to review.
In Shen Yue’s room, Jiang Cheng, with an exploding bedhead, was tutoring her.
No way around it, she lost rock-paper-scissors with Shen Que, so she had to do it.
Although they had long accepted the fact that Shen Yue wasn’t good at studying, with the high school entrance exam approaching, they wanted to sharpen the knife.
"Yue Yue, I’m going to get a drink of water."
Jiang Cheng got up. Shen Yue looked at the cup full of water on the table and chuckled, answering without exposing him.
She was also quite troubled.
Studying seemed so simple for Shen Xing, yet it was so difficult for her?
Luckily, her expectations weren’t very high, since she’s an art student.
The cultural class requirements aren’t high.
Jiang Cheng, who found an excuse to go out, took a deep breath in the courtyard.
"Sister-in-law?"
Shen Xing came out for some fresh air, and seeing Jiang Cheng’s appearance, knew she was frustrated by the tutoring session with Shen Yue.
Upon seeing Shen Xing, Jiang Cheng asked with bright eyes: "Xing Xing, do you want me to tutor you?"
Shen Xing shook his head.
"Sister-in-law, I’ve already been recommended to Jing University."
"Oh—Wait, didn’t you refuse?"
Jiang Cheng glared at Shen Xing, just as Shen Xing said: "What I meant was, my skills don’t need tutoring."
Jiang Cheng was speechless.
"You’ve learned my confidence perfectly."
Shen Xing chuckled and said: "No way! Sister-in-law’s level, I still need to work hard."
Jiang Cheng rolled her eyes directly, waved her hand at Shen Xing and said: "Stay away from me!"
"Out of sight, out of mind," Jiang Cheng took a deep breath and went back to tutor Shen Yue.
It’s either success or martyrdom, might as well give it a try!
Having exam takers at home is exhausting for the parents, especially with two exam takers and an energetic little chubby one, the Shen Family is indeed lively.
Time quickly reached June, Shen Xing took the college entrance exam first.
Shen Xing had a clear goal, and after refusing several universities for direct entry offers, he underwent a physical examination, and, after passing it, resolutely chose the National Defense University.
Shen Que and Shen Xing had an in-depth discussion once, and after hearing Shen Xing speak with confidence, Shen Que patted Shen Xing’s shoulder with gratification and pride.
But when he returned to the bedroom, he clung to Jiang Cheng dejectedly, saying: Shen Xing has grown up and no longer needs him.
Jiang Cheng hugged Shen Que.
"Don’t worry, I’ll always need you."
On June 7th, Shen Que and Jiang Cheng dressed neatly, kissed Zhaung Zhuang, and the two set off together to send Shen Xing to the college entrance exam.
Shen Que had come to check the location a few days earlier, parked the car, and reminded Shen Xing to bring his admission ticket, ID, and everything, which Shen Xing checked carefully to confirm no issues.
"Brother, sister-in-law, don’t worry, I’m not nervous."
Jiang Cheng and Shen Que understood, but they still felt nervous for Shen Xing.
In this environment, claiming not to be nervous would be a lie.
Soon it was time to enter the exam hall, Shen Xing went in with the crowd, and Shen Que and Jiang Cheng held hands, leaning on each other.
The two watched Shen Xing until they couldn’t see him anymore.
Next, like most parents, they waited outside.
Time ticked away, and before the exam time was over, some students started coming out.
Many parents looked over, wanting to know which child was so clueless to not check thoroughly before leaving.
Jiang Cheng and Shen Que also looked over.
"Shen Xing?"
"Already out!"
The two hurried over, and teachers waiting outside rushed over as soon as possible.
"Shen Xing... Do well in the afternoon’s exam."
All the words turned into this one sentence, and Shen Xing kindly whispered: "Normal difficulty."
The teacher heard, breathed a sigh of relief, and nodded at Shen Xing.
Then, the teacher at the entrance explained to the parents outside: "That’s our school’s grade leader, who refused Jing University and Qing University’s recommendations, insisted on taking the exams themselves."
Parents who were just ridiculing the foolish child outside immediately looked at Shen Xing with envy.
"Look at their child, really amazing!"
"If only my child were like that..."
At this moment, Shen Xing had already reunited with Shen Que and Jiang Cheng, the three went to the nearby hotel they had reserved.
The pillows and bedding in the hotel were brought from home by Shen Que, fearing Shen Xing wouldn’t sleep well.
The three had lunch together, and Shen Xing remarked that the questions weren’t difficult.
Seeing Shen Xing’s excellent mindset, the tensioned nerves of Jiang Cheng and Shen Que finally relaxed.
For the remaining exams, Shen Xing was almost always the first to finish.
Following the end of the two-day exam, Shen Yue’s last-minute studying was transferred from Jiang Cheng to Shen Xing.
Shen Xing’s status dropped significantly.
But what else can be done, family takes priority.
Before Shen Yue took the high school entrance exam, Shen Xing’s results were released.
Teacher Lü personally called Jiang Cheng to inform her.
Number one in the city.
Upon hearing this news, Jiang Cheng and Shen Que were ecstatic, and for the first time felt the urge to show off.
However, after flaunting around, they decided not to hold a graduation banquet.
They thought ahead, Shen Xing is going to pursue another path, and since they aren’t lacking money, they avoided leaving any negative talk.
Just a few days after Shen Xing’s results, Shen Yue was set to take the high school entrance exam.
Shen Yue’s mindset was as good as Shen Xing’s, which is probably the only similarity between the low achiever and the high achiever.
One knows they will do well no matter what, the other knows they won’t do well no matter what.
Once again, Jiang Cheng and Shen Que accompanied the exam, this time joined by Shen Xing.
The three accompanied Shen Yue through the entrance exam, fully supportive and attentive.
After the exam ended, Shen Yue experienced the same dramatic drop in treatment as Shen Xing, as she became the babysitter for the little one.
Shen Que and Jiang Cheng managed to squeeze out two days for some alone time.
Little Zhuang Zhuang wasn’t picky about company, he was willing to play with anyone during the day, as long as he could be with mom at night, he didn’t cry or fuss.
Thus, the easiest summer vacation passed by amidst childcare.
Time swiftly moved into August, just a few days after little Zhuang Zhuang’s first birthday, Shen Xing had to leave.
He starts school early, requiring three months of military training.
Jiang Cheng and Shen Que were politely declined in being able to see him off, so Shen Xing went to school alone with his belongings, taking the bus.
