Rebirth: A big star falls in love with me

Zhang Yu's primary school life was poor but beautiful.

Zhang Yu stood in an elementary school classroom in 1987. Everything felt both familiar and strange.

The "38th parallel" carved with a knife on the desk, the slogan "Study hard and make progress every day" posted on the wall, and the occasional noises from outside the window all made him smile involuntarily. He knew very well that this would be a precious, carefree time.

"Classmates, we have a new student in our class today. Welcome everyone!" The head teacher introduced enthusiastically. Zhang Yu, carrying his schoolbag, stood on the podium and bowed to the whole class.

Afterwards, he was arranged to sit next to a girl with a ponytail and a warm smile. That was his new deskmate - Wen Xin.

"Hello, my name is Zhang Yu. Please take care of me in the future." Zhang Yu smiled and extended his hand to Wen Xin.

Wen Xin looked up, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and friendliness. She gently shook Zhang Yu's hand and said, "Hello, I'm Wen Xin, nice to meet you."

The two soon loosened their hands, but that pure friendship quietly took root.

As soon as the bell rang, the classroom was immediately filled with laughter.

Zhang Yu and Wen Xin also joined the chat.

"Zhang Yu, where did you go to school before?" Wen Xin asked curiously.

Zhang Yu thought about it and answered with a vague answer: "Well... Actually, I came from a very far place, but now I am starting a new life here."

"Oh, that must be very interesting!" Wen Xin's eyes flickered with longing, "But it doesn't matter, our place is also very fun, I can take you to see it."

"Really? That's great!" Zhang Yu smiled gratefully, "By the way, do you have any favorite activities?"

"I like skipping rope and drawing. What about you?" Wen Xin replied.

"I like painting, too. It seems we have a common hobby!" Zhang Yu said happily, "We can paint together in the future."

The two of them got along better and better as they talked, as if they had endless things to talk about.

At lunch time, the students took out their lunch boxes. Zhang Yu opened his lunch box and smelled the aroma. He looked at Wen Xin next to him and found that although her lunch box was simple, it looked delicious.

"Wen Xin, your dishes look delicious!" Zhang Yu praised.

Wen Xin smiled and said shyly, "Thank you for the compliment. Actually, this is what my mother made. Do you want to try it?"

Zhang Yu shook his head: "No, I'm full. But I'd love to hear your mother's cooking story."

Wen Xin's eyes lit up when she heard that, and she began to enthusiastically tell about the interesting things her mother did when cooking.

Zhang Yu listened attentively on the side and laughed from time to time.

The two of them enjoyed this rare lunch break.

The school bell rang, and the students packed their bags and prepared to go home. Zhang Yu and Wen Xin also walked out of the classroom together.

"Wen Xin, what do you usually do after school?" Zhang Yu asked.

"I usually help my mother with housework, then read a book or draw." Wen Xin replied, "What about you?"

“I like reading and drawing, and exploring new things.”

Zhang Yu said, "Oh, I have a good idea! We can form a 'little painters group' and invite other friends who like painting to join us. We can meet once a week to learn from each other and exchange ideas."

Wen Xin's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Wow! This is a great idea! I will definitely participate, and I can provide all the things you need!"

It is really difficult to get these things in rural areas in this era.

"It's settled then!" Zhang Yu and Wen Xin high-fived and swore, "We will definitely make this 'Little Painters Group' great!"

Under the setting sun, the figures of the two friends gradually walked away, leaving behind their infinite longing for the future and warm friendship between each other.

Since Zhang Yu and Wen Xin decided to set up the "Little Painters Group", their campus life has become more colorful.

Every day after school, the two couldn't wait to get together to discuss how to attract more members, as well as the theme and content of each gathering.

First, they decided to make a beautiful poster to promote the “Little Painters Group”.

Zhang Yu is good at painting, so he is responsible for designing the pattern and color of the poster; Wen Xin is good at writing, so she is responsible for writing attractive slogans and introductions on the poster.

The two of them divided the work and quickly completed the production of the poster.

On the poster, they used colored pencils to draw several children sitting together, holding paintbrushes and drawing paper in their hands, with happy smiles on their faces.

Next to it is written: "Little painters team, use colors to depict dreams, use brushes to record life. Welcome all of you who love painting to join!"

After the poster was completed, Zhang Yu and Wen Xin used the break time to post the poster on the school bulletin board.

Soon, it attracted the attention and interest of classmates. Many children who like painting expressed their desire to join this group.

The first gathering of the “Little Painters Group” finally arrived.

Zhang Yu and Wen Xin prepared drawing paper, paints, brushes and other tools in advance, as well as some snacks and drinks, hoping that everyone could spend the afternoon in a relaxing and happy atmosphere.

On the day of the party, several new members arrived early at the agreed location - the school's small garden.

They sat together and excitedly discussed their respective painting experiences and techniques.

Zhang Yu and Wen Xin acted as guides, encouraging everyone to express themselves freely and draw the world in their hearts.

In the warm sunshine, the children either lowered their heads and concentrated on depicting the delicate texture of the flowers, or looked up at the blue sky, trying to capture the lightness of the clouds.

Occasionally, they would exchange a few words with each other and share their creative inspirations and experiences.

The whole small garden is filled with laughter and creative enthusiasm.

As time goes by, colorful and childlike paintings gradually appear before everyone.

Although these works may seem immature in terms of technique, every stroke contains the children's pure emotions and rich imagination.

As time went by, the "Little Painters Group" grew stronger and the friendship among its members deepened.

Not only do they hold a meeting every week, but they also participate in various painting competitions and exhibitions together in their spare time.

At the party, Zhang Yu and Wen Xin will take turns to serve as "little teachers" and teach everyone some basic painting skills and theoretical knowledge.

For example, how to use color matching to create an atmosphere, how to express the texture of an object by changing the thickness of lines, etc.

At the same time, they will encourage everyone to boldly try new painting styles and themes, constantly challenge themselves and break through their limits.

In addition to learning painting techniques, the "Little Painters Group" also focuses on cultivating members' observation and creativity.

They often organize outdoor sketching activities to allow everyone to get into nature and feel the beauty of life.

In the fields, beside the streams, at the foot of the mountain... the children used their brushes to record the unforgettable moments and feelings.

Through these activities, the members' painting skills have been significantly improved.

More importantly, they learned how to feel life with their hearts and express emotions with their brushes.

This valuable experience will become one of the most precious treasures in their lives.

In the daily life of the "Little Painters Group", in addition to learning and creation, there are many warm and touching moments.

For example, when a member is unable to attend a party due to illness or family reasons, other members will express their concern and blessings; when a member wins a prize in a competition, everyone will cheer and share the joy; when a member encounters difficulties and setbacks, everyone will encourage each other and face them together...

These heartwarming moments make the “Little Painters Group” not just a group for learning painting, but also a big family full of love and care.

Here, every child can feel the warmth and support from their peers; here, every child can find his or her own stage and light.

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Yu and Wen Xin's first grade is about to end.

Looking back on this period of time, every bit of the “little painters group” seems like a series of gorgeous paintings slowly unfolding in their hearts.

Those memories about painting, friendship and growth will be forever engraved in their hearts and become one of the most precious treasures in their lives.

In the days to come, no matter where they go or what difficulties and challenges they encounter, they will continue to move forward with this innocence and love and use their brushes to paint a better chapter of life.

The name "Little Painters Group" will always remain in their memories and become one of the brightest colors in their childhood.

As the “Little Painters Group” continues to develop, members begin to face more challenges and opportunities.

They are no longer satisfied with simple painting exercises and outdoor sketching, but are eager to showcase their talents on a larger stage and also hope to achieve greater breakthroughs in painting skills.

The annual inter-school painting competition is coming soon. This is a great opportunity for members of the “Little Painters Group” to showcase their abilities.

As team leaders, Zhang Yu and Wen Xin actively organized everyone to prepare their entries.

They encourage each member to choose a topic based on their own interests and strengths, and also provide some professional guidance and advice.

During the preparation process, the members encountered many difficulties.

Some people are hesitant about composition, some have trouble with color matching, and some are not meticulous enough in handling details.

But it is these challenges that inspire their fighting spirit and creativity.

They help and encourage each other, and constantly improve their works through repeated attempts and revisions.

Finally, the day of the competition arrived.

The members walked into the competition venue with their works, waiting for the judges' judgment nervously and excitedly.

When they saw their works hung on the display boards for people to appreciate, they were filled with pride and a sense of accomplishment.

In the end, many works of the "Little Painters Group" stood out in the competition and achieved excellent results.

This is not only a recognition of their painting skills, but also a praise for their team spirit.

In addition to participating in painting competitions, members of the "Little Painters Group" also began to explore new areas of painting.