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As soon as Miao Shufeng left, Xu Yu stared at Xu Yun and asked, "Did you ask for Grandma to kill chickens?"

Is this a matter of chickens? It was because of the money. Xu Yun's heart turned slightly cold as she shook her head.

Lai Huiqing quickly pulled Xu Yun's hand and said to Xu Ya, "It's me, it's me who wants to kill you. Xu Ya, don't wrongly accuse this child."

He took out a cigarette and lit it up. "Miao Shufeng is unhappy and dislikes everything she sees. Mum, don't get angry with her. Just kill her. I'll go buy one later."

Lai Huiqing clutched his apron and sighed dejectedly.

Amidst the gloomy atmosphere, Xu Yu ate a few mouthfuls of rice before leaving the room. It wasn't until just after nine o'clock, when she returned with a chicken, that she hugged her blanket and slept in the living room for the night.

Miao Shufeng, on the other hand, did not want to eat. Instead, she stayed upstairs, unable to come down.

Lai Huiqing looked at the house. He became lifeless, and his chest was so stuffy that he couldn't even breathe. He could only sit in the room and wipe away his tears.

Xu Yun silently put away the award and returned to her room without saying another word.

Life was like this. Even if Xu Yun was an adult right now, she wouldn't be able to change anything, much less persuade her. Xu Yu and Miao Shufeng were elders, Mt. Tai, and her children.

It was just like how no one could change the world and could only adapt to it.

In the days that followed, Xu Yun did her best to make herself as non-existent as possible, spending all her time making lanterns, custom-made scarves and hats.

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve. Miao Shufeng, who had been dispirited all this time, got out of bed very early. Like a large family, she busied herself preparing the New Year's Eve meal.

Naturally, when the dishes were served, there were only a few of them.

A piece of Red Braised Fish about seven or eight liang, a bowl of Pickled Vegetables, a plate of Soup Dumplings, a bowl of Pork Stewed Pork, and a plate of Pickled Radish brought five dishes to the table. Lai Huiqing knew that his wife was still angered that she had killed the chicken before, so on the day of New Year's Eve, she purposely didn't stew the chicken.

There were some things that one did not need to say. One only needed to look at it with one's heart to know what was written on the other's face.

Lai Huiqing didn't know what to say. He gloomily sat down, thinking, I'm old, but it's useless now.

Half a month had passed, and although the mood had not improved, it was still depressed. The hearts of men, however, were still much more carefree, considering that there were no chickens during the new year celebration. The reason for this was because Miao Shufeng had yet to swallow her anger.

Actually, there were only so many people at home. With too many dishes prepared, he wouldn't be able to eat. Thus, he didn't take it to heart. After sitting properly, he poured himself a cup of wine.

"Eat." Miao Shufeng called out in a stiff tone. Then, she took the firecrackers with her and left the area.

On New Year's Eve, she would have a reunion meal, but the Xu Clan's reunion meal was missing a Xu Tang. It could still be considered a reunion meal, and it was at this point that Miao Shufeng's heart began to feel even more bitter, as if she had no taste in stuttering at all.

The firecrackers outside began to shake the earth and rock the mountains as one resounded and the other resounded. It was a day of great joy and jubilation. The Xu Family had finished their meal that could not be considered a rich reunion dinner amidst the gloomy atmosphere.

It was supposed that on the third day of the new year, at the beginning of the fourth day of the year, they would have to pay their respects to the new year, but as the days got better, the neighbors on the other side of the old street would have to pay their respects on the first day of the new year.

In the past, it had always been Xu Yu bringing Xu Yun along, bringing along a large group of neighbors, paying her respects to the new year and greeting them everywhere. Afterwards, Xu Tang and Xu Yun would usually be able to bring along a bag full of sugar cigarettes and return, but this year, Xu Yu was too preoccupied with her own matters and didn't want to go out, so she let Xu Yun follow Uncle Li, who was next door, walking around.

After Xu Yun had finished visiting dozens of families, in the afternoon, Chen Fulin actually came.

Logically speaking, Chen Fulin should have been living at the Village High School, about half an hour's distance away from the Xu Family. No matter how much he took a detour, it was impossible for him to make it here on the first day of the new year.

"Teacher Chen, happy new year. I wish you good health and good luck." Xu Yun who was surprised, quickly invited Chen Fulin in.

Upon seeing Chen Fulin, surprise flashed across Miao Shufeng and Xu Ya's eyes. They quickly put the cigarettes away and passionately poured tea for him.

"Happy New Year, happy new year. I was just about to go pay my respects to my cousin. As I passed by, I came to take a look." Chen Fulin sat down with a glowing face.

They were all in the same class, and were on the same education front. Although they weren't in the same school, they still kept their heads up high. Since Chen Fulin was Xu Yun's teacher in charge, Xu Ya and Chen Fulin naturally had a bit of a friendship.

"You're too kind, Teacher Chen. My family's Xu Yun has given you a lot of trouble over the past few years." Xu Yu said politely, casually lighting Chen Fulin's cigarette.

"That would be troublesome. Xu Yun has studied very hard and is very sensible. I really like her, but I just happen to have something good today. I have to tell you all." The more he looked at Xu Yun, the more he liked her.

After so many years of teaching, this was the first time he had seen a student who had improved so quickly, and he was proud to be the first student who was going to turn words into type.

Xu Yun sat obediently at the side, lowering her head without saying a word. When she heard the good news, she could not help but think of that essay. For a moment, she was at a loss …

"What good news?" Xu Yu blew out a mouthful of smoke and asked.

"Teacher Xu, Teacher Miao, you have a good daughter. She has already passed on the last essay and I heard that it will be printed in about April. As for the prize money, it will be delivered when the school starts. I'll tell the headmaster to put it together. "

Chen Fulin's words confused Xu Ya and Miao Shufeng. Miao Shufeng subconsciously replied in unison, "What composition?"

Chen Fulin thought this was the modesty of a parent. He laughed heartily and said, "It's that wonderful essay. Xu Yun is amazing. Even I, the form teacher, got lucky with her."

Xu Yu and Miao Shufeng looked at each other quickly, then turned to look at Xu Yun at the same time.

What brilliant composition? Why didn't Xu Yun tell them? How were they supposed to respond?

Chen Fulin would be surprised if he continued to ask. As his parents, how come they didn't know? They didn't know how to reply.

Xu Yun looked at her parents, then smiled at Chen Fulin, "Teacher Chen, that was when you taught Chinese. That's why I was able to learn so well. Without your vivid explanation, I wouldn't have been able to write anything good."

Honestly speaking, back when I was reading the papers, all the teachers were saying that your essay was unlike those written by the students from junior high school. Honestly speaking, back then, when I was reading the papers, all the teachers were saying that your essay was not like those written in senior high school.