At the same time, the Zhang family was a completely different story.

In the spacious living room, the soft light is slightly dim, and mottled shadows jump on the walls, creating a heavy and mysterious atmosphere.

Zhang Jianjun sat on the sofa with a sullen face, his eyes like an owl in the dark night, staring at the screen in front of him, as if he wanted to see through all the truth from it.

On the screen, Zhang Ruolai was calling Lu Xuanxin's name over and over again at the end of the show, with an almost struggling and affectionate tone.

Zhang Jianjun listened to his son's affectionate call, and the complex emotions in his heart were difficult to express. He slowly turned his head, his eyes as sharp as if he could see through everything, and shot directly at Zhang Ruolai who was sitting next to him.

Zhang Ruolai sat nervously on the edge of the sofa, his hands clenched tightly, his knuckles white from excessive force. He lowered his head, his eyes flickering with anxiety and fear, like a child who had done something wrong, waiting for his parents to blame him. He didn't dare to look directly at his father's sharp eyes like a judge, and could only endure this torment silently.

The silence that followed was like the silence of the night, which made people feel extremely long and depressed. Zhang Ruolai seemed to be able to clearly hear his own heartbeat, echoing in the empty living room. He quietly waited for his father's rebuke and stormy scolding. The feeling was like waiting for the final judgment, which almost suffocated him.

However, unexpectedly, the storm did not arrive as expected.

Zhang Jianjun took a deep breath and tried to make his tone sound calm: "Ruolai, you are also tired today, go to rest early!"

These brief words warmed Zhang Ruolai's tense heartstrings like a spring breeze, making him relax instantly.

He raised his head, tears of gratitude sparkling in his eyes, his lips moved, but in the end he said no words. He turned around and walked quickly back to his room.

As he watched his son disappear at the stairs, a complicated expression flashed across Zhang Jianjun's face.

Thinking back to the past, Zhang Jianjun had tried every means to prevent his son Zhang Ruolai from dating Lu Xuanxin. At that time, Zhang Jianjun would unconsciously frown every time he saw his son and Zhang Xuanxin walking together. He didn't have any prejudice against Zhang Xuanxin personally, but the girl came from a poor family, and he didn't see the kind of lofty ambitions for career or life in her.

In Zhang Jianjun's eyes, Zhang Xuanxin was like a bird that could not fly high, with its wings bound by poverty and helplessness. He was worried that such a girl would become a burden to his son, so he always tried to stop their relationship.

However, time flies and people's hearts change.

Today, Zhang Xuanxin is no longer the unknown girl who seemed to have no future and no ambition. Her academic performance has improved by leaps and bounds, and she has become more responsible and courageous. Her sense of justice from the inside out cannot be ignored.

What was even more unexpected to Zhang Jianjun was that this girl was so smart!

Just now, Zhang Jianjun stared at the video for a long time. In the video, Zhang Xuanxin was not afraid of danger, but dealt with the gangster skillfully. Every word she said seemed to irritate the gangster, but her eyes were always fixed on the gangster's hand, as if waiting for an opportunity.

Zhang Jianjun saw that although Lu Xuanxin's actions looked like taking risks, she was actually looking for an opportunity. Suddenly, she made a move! Her movements were swift and accurate. She grabbed the criminal's wrist with one hand and hit his elbow with the other, subduing him in an instant.

Zhang Jianjun was shocked! This Lu Xuanxin actually knew the art of grappling, and used it so skillfully!

He had seen this kind of grappling technique from his coach friend in the special forces. It was a military grappling technique! He couldn't help but look at Lu Xuanxin with new eyes. This is really a rare talent!

Zhang Jianjun's face showed a look of emotion. He had to admit that his original view of Lu Xuanxin was one-sided. This girl not only had an outstanding mind and extraordinary courage, but also had extremely high psychological quality and professional skills.

He imagined that if such a girl were allowed to venture into the future society, she would definitely carve out a space of her own. Such a talent would definitely have a bright future!

However, thinking of his son's relationship with Lu Xuanxin, Zhang Jianjun's face flashed with hesitation. He was worried that if his son married such a strong girl, would he be bullied? After all, this girl was so outstanding, could his son control her?

But on second thought, it's better to let the young people decide for themselves! As a father, he should respect his son's choice.

Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren!

On the other side, Lu Xuanxin’s parents Lu Changming and Fan Jialing finally finished nagging.

Looking at the TV screen, Lu Xuanxin was standing in front of the camera dignifiedly, accepting the interview of the reporter. Seeing this scene, Lu Changming straightened his back, his eyes sparkling with pride, while Fan Jialing showed a deeply moved smile, which was the special satisfaction of a mother when she saw her child's outstanding performance.

"Xuanxin, you are really becoming more and more promising." Lu Changming praised sincerely, and his hand unconsciously tightened Fan Jialing's hand.

After the interview on TV ended, Fan Jialing suddenly remembered something and said to Lu Xuanxin anxiously, "Xuanxin, where are the prize money and certificate you won? Take them out and show them to us!"

Lu Changming also nodded in agreement: "Yes, let us also see your honor."

Hearing what his parents said, Lu Xuanxin smiled lightly and said, "I'll go get it."

Turning around, she walked lightly into her room and quickly took out the bonus and certificate.

When she handed these honors to her father Lu Changming and mother Fan Jialing one by one, her eyes were filled with respect and gratitude for her parents.

Lu Changming took the certificate, unfolded it carefully, and read the words on it word by word. His face showed deep pride, as if at this moment, all his hard work and efforts were rewarded.

Fan Jialing was carefully counting the prize money in the envelope, her face full of surprise and regret: "So much money, this kid is really great."

However, when she took out a stack of cash from the envelope and wanted to hand it back to Lu Xuanxin, Lu Xuanxin was stunned for a moment, and a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes.

"Mom, this money is used to supplement the family income. You don't need to pay it back to me!" Lu Xuanxin explained quickly.

Fan Jialing felt mixed emotions as she looked at her grown-up daughter.

She was pleased with her daughter's maturity and responsibility, but also felt a little guilty for not being able to help her daughter more.

She frowned and said unhappily, "How can I take your money? You should save this money for the future."

Fan Jialing looked at Lu Xuanxin and said solemnly, "From now on, we will no longer ask about the money you earn. You have grown up and should learn to manage your finances."

Lu Xuanxin felt a warm current in her heart when she heard her mother's words. She understood that this was her parents' trust and expectation of her. So she nodded and looked at her parents with a smile, her eyes full of gratitude and determination: "Okay, Mom."

That night, the moonlight sprinkled on the windowsill like water, and the living room of the Lu family was filled with warmth and harmony. Lu Changming and Fan Jialing talked a lot with Lu Xuanxin. They asked about their daughter's life and study, and shared her joys and sorrows. Lu Changming gave his daughter advice and encouragement from time to time, while Fan Jialing listened and understood more.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment, leaving only the figures of this happy family of three chatting under the light.

The news spread quickly through the streets and alleys of Fengling like wildfire. It seemed that everyone was talking about it, every ear was listening, and every eye was watching the development of this incident.

Fengling TV specially sent out their elite team to report the entire incident in detail from multiple angles. Their camera captured Lu Xuanxin's bravery and truly presented the tension and excitement of that moment to the audience.

Not only that, Weibo and various online media also promoted it as if it was a national carnival. Countless netizens forwarded and commented on it, making the news continue to heat up, just like a wildfire that grows more vigorously under the scorching sun.

And all this is because of Lu Xuanxin’s reputation.

Lu Xuanxin, a name that was once considered an ordinary student, now caused a huge sensation in Fengling and even in a wider area. The news video of her taking action and capturing two gangsters with superb grappling skills spread like a virus on the Internet, with countless people clicking, watching and sharing it.

Comments from netizens flooded in:

"That's amazing! Classmate Lu Xuanxin, I really underestimated you before. I didn't expect that you are not only outstanding in academics, but also have such great martial arts skills! You are really our hero!"

"Did you see it clearly? That's not just martial arts, it's military grappling techniques! I showed it to my uncle in the special forces, and he was shocked by Mr. Lu's professional skills!"

The number of fans on Lu Xuanxin's Weibo was increasing rapidly, from more than 200,000 to nearly 100,000 overnight. Countless netizens left messages on his Weibo, some praising his bravery, while others expressed deep admiration.

Of course, there are different voices:

"Student Lu, with the college entrance examination approaching, is still doing something so dangerous. He really doesn't take his life and future seriously."

But such comments were quickly drowned out by countless praises.

At this time, Lu Xuanxin was sitting quietly at home, with a book in front of him filled with various complex mathematical formulas. He was not affected by the outside world's discussion at all.

The next morning, the students' topic was still about Lu Xuanxin, and they all asked about what happened yesterday.

"Lu Xuanxin was so handsome yesterday! I saw her heroic performance on TV!"

"I saw it too! Lu Xuanxin subdued two gangsters with his bare hands!"

"Yeah, yeah! That's amazing!"

"If it were me, my legs would have gone limp and I wouldn't have dared to rush forward!"

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Throughout the whole day, most of the students were talking about this matter.

At this time, Principal Lu Shuda was sitting in his spacious office, frowning and staring at a report in his hand.

A deep bitter smile appeared on his face, revealing helplessness and worry. Lu Xuanxin, the student he once had high hopes for, has now become a heavy stone in his heart. He is not a person who is easily worried, but Lu Xuanxin's behavior really makes him feel uneasy.

For this kind of thing, he should have called Lu Xuanxin to school and criticized and educated her face to face. But he clearly remembered that the unruly girl had made it clear in the conversation before leaving school that she would not come to school again before the college entrance examination. Her words were full of determination, as if everything was a foregone conclusion. This was really a tricky problem!

Principal Lu shook his head helplessly. As he walked out of the heavy wooden door that symbolized authority and responsibility, he raised his head slightly. The school corridor was spacious and bright. The windows on both sides let in soft sunlight, which cast mottled shadows on the smooth ground. He took a deep breath of fresh air and tried to calm his complicated mood.

At this moment, he ran into Vice Principal Zhang. Vice Principal Zhang was not tall, but he was energetic, with a pair of eyes shining with wisdom. The two looked at each other with a wry smile on their faces, as if they saw each other's helplessness and distress on each other's faces.

"Old Lu, did you watch the news last night?" Vice Principal Zhang asked with a wry smile, with a hint of teasing in his tone.

"I've seen it! Lu Xuanxin is such a worrying kid!" Principal Lu sighed, frowning as if he was thinking about a difficult problem.

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