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This boy was about eleven or twelve years old, his hair stood up like sharp thorns, his skin was tanned, his eyes were dark and bright, he stared straight at Yuan Ning, as if he didn't know what politeness was.

Yuan Ning was very popular in Wangxian Elementary School, and he had never met such a person.But when he thought about it carefully, apart from showing off a bit, the young man didn't seem to have done anything special.Yuan Ning was stunned for a moment before answering: "Yes, my name is Yuan Ning, what can I do for you?"

"My name is Du Xiaojie," the boy sullenly looked at Yuan Ning's childish face seriously, "Remember my name, I will be No.1 in this year's high school entrance examination!"

Yuan Ning: "..."

Yuan Ning memorized for a moment, and asked seriously: "Du is Mu Tu Du, right? Which Xiao is it? Which is the hero?"

Du Xiaojie: "..."

At this moment, Song Xingchen and Hao Xiaolan also passed the security checkpoint. Seeing Yuan Ning being stopped, they immediately ran over and looked at Du Xiaojie warily.I can't blame them for being nervous, this guy is dressed too fashionable, and his hair is standing up, which looks like a prickly head.The atmosphere of Wangxian Elementary School is very good, Yuan Ning has never encountered any difficult things, if this guy affects the exam mood, it will be bad!

Hao Xiaolan was the first to rush to Yuan Ning: "Who are you? What are you doing to stop Ning Ning?"

Du Xiaojie: "..."

Yuan Ning said: "No, no." He pulled Hao Xiaolan, "This student Du said that he will take the No.1 exam, let me remember his name, and I am asking what two words his name is!"

Yuan Ning spoke sincerely and directly, but Du Xiaojie felt awkward no matter how he listened.He poked his neck and said, "I know you, you are the three little kids who skipped a grade and took the high school entrance exam directly? Let me tell you, even if you get the first place at Wangxian Elementary School, you still can't pass me!"

"We know," Yuan Ning agreed with Du Xiaojie's words, "The teacher often said that there are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the sky, and you should never be complacent." After speaking, he turned to Song Xingchen and Hao Xiaolan, hoping to get approval from them.

Both Song Xingchen and Hao Xiaolan nodded.This is the truth, but I don’t know what others will think when they hear it...

Song Xingchen glanced at Du Xiaojie.

Du Xiaojie's eyes widened, and he cursed angrily: "You say I'm proud and complacent?"

Yuan Ning: "...No."

What to do, he seems to have said something wrong!

Yuan Ning tactfully changed the subject: "You haven't said what your name is!"

Du Xiaojie still stared at him: "The brave and good at fighting Xiao! The hero is the hero!"

"Wow!" Yuan Ning thought the name was amazing, "Your parents really know how to come up with names!"

"It's from my grandfather!" Du Xiaojie's face was still stinky, but he was very grateful for Yuan Ning's compliment in his heart.

"Then your grandfather must be very powerful!" Yuan Ning continued to boast.

"The exam is about to start," Song Xingchen interrupted their conversation, calling Yuan Ning to find his own exam room, "Let's go."

Du Xiaojie wanted to say a few more words, Yuan Ning had already been taken away by Song Xingchen and Hao Xiaolan.The test center was quite big, so Du Xiaojie wandered around and finally found the test room.As soon as he entered the door, he saw Yuan Ning.It's really a narrow road!

Let's talk about enmity, he and this little guy don't have any.It was his grandfather who chatted with his old comrade-in-arms in recent years, somehow compared to his grandson.His grandfather's old comrade-in-arms said that his grandson's name is Yuan Ning, he has just turned ten years old, and he will take the high school entrance examination this year!This Yuan Ning is cute, he can write calligraphy and draw, and he got first place in the mock exam last time!The children in the third grade and the students in the sixth grade took the test together, and they got the first place in the test!

When his grandfather came back, he was so angry that his beard turned up. He caught Du Xiaojie and wanted him to fight, but don't lose to that baby who hasn't been weaned yet!

Du Xiaojie quietly went to Wangxian Elementary School to find out, and found that Yuan Ning and the three had suspended their classes to prepare for the exam, so they could only go to the bulletin board and display board to look around.So he knew what Yuan Ning and the others looked like, and also knew what level Yuan Ning and the others were at—Wangxian Primary School posted their test papers as demonstration papers.

The handwriting is quite good, but after all, he skipped a grade, and his foundation is actually not solid-he couldn't pass him anyway.

Du Xiaojie caught sight of Yuan Ning during the security check today, and decided to block people in the corridor on the spur of the moment, and speak harsh words to Yuan Ning.He couldn't believe it, this little Douding had only been in school for three years, could he really pass the exam?

Du Xiaojie stared at Yuan Ning unkindly.

Yuan Ning looked left and right, and found that there were no vacant seats in the examination room, only the seat to the left of himself was unoccupied, so he turned to greet Du Xiaojie: "Student Du, come in quickly! The exam is about to start!"

Du Xiaojie: "..."

Can't this little Douding see that he doesn't like him?

Of course, Yuan Ning couldn't see that Du Xiaojie didn't like him, but he could feel that Du Xiaojie didn't have too much malice—much like the blue parrot on the rooftop!Mr. Parrot also likes to sting people when he talks, but he is actually very kind and friendly. The sparrows all like to play with Mr. Parrot.

Yuan Ning calmed down.The exam started, and the invigilator strode into the exam room with the test paper under his arm.With his mustache, crew-shaven head and prim glasses, he looked like he stepped out of a textbook.

The invigilator scanned around and waited for everyone to calm down before distributing the test papers.The test paper was very white, like snowflakes. Yuan Ning took out the prepared brush and wrote down his name.

The invigilator walked around the field, walked back to the front of the classroom, and threw some things onto the podium.He knocked on the podium, knocked on the wooden table, hammered down his beard slightly, and stretched his dry lips tight and parted: "I am shocked! Someone who is only twelve or thirteen years old does not think about making progress, You want to use cheating to pass the exam!" He pointed to the notes and other "cheating tools" on the podium, "Some people want to study but can't, but you guys want to cheat!"

Before the invigilator finished speaking, an inspector outside poked his head in and called him out.Yuan Ning was close to the window, and vaguely heard the examiner say to the invigilator: "...don't frighten the child, and affect the child's exam..." "...you just read the newspaper, think it is to increase the rate of admission..."

The inspector left.The invigilator walked in staggeringly.His shoulder was a bit strange, half collapsed, as if being pressed by something.Yuan Ning took a few more glances, and the invigilator's eyes turned to him.

Yuan Ning quickly looked away and began to answer the question.He concentrated on answering, not noticing that the invigilator paced behind him and watched him answer the questions stroke by stroke.

After Yuan Ning finished answering the entire test paper, he went back and recalculated the questions that he had doubts just now before stopping.The early summer wind blows from outside, bringing a burst of fresh fragrance.Yuan Ning looked out the window and found a jasmine flower outside the window.The leaves are so green and lush, you can only faintly see one or two flowers hidden in the leaves.But one or two flowers is enough, enough to send the fragrance into the examination room and into Yuan Ning's nose.

Yuan Ning remembered that her mother told him that when she was taking the college entrance examination, there was a jasmine flower outside the window. She had caught a cold the day before and had a little fever, but the scent of jasmine flower made her feel refreshed.

Sometimes he doesn't understand what his parents say, but he just likes to listen. If his mother can lie beside him and talk before going to bed, he will be happy all day long.

After the exam, Yuan Ning did not leave immediately, but ran outside, in front of the jasmine tree.As soon as he got closer, Yuan Ning felt that the fragrance became stronger.I don't know if my mother smelled the same way back then!

Du Xiaojie packed up his things and walked out of the examination room. Seeing Yuan Ning standing firmly in Jasmine, he felt that little Douding was really weird.He thought that he was not sure about the two questions just now, so he walked up and asked in a rough voice, "Do you still remember the answer?"

Yuan Ning was stunned for a moment, and when he came back to his senses, seeing no one else around, he knew that Du Xiaojie was talking to him.He said: "Remember! I'm about to check the answer with Song Xingchen and the others!"

Du Xiaojie smirked: "The answer? Childish!"

Yuan Ning couldn't figure out what Du Xiaojie was thinking.Du Xiaojie asked him if he remembered the answer, didn't he want to check the answer with him?Just as Yuan Ning was thinking, Song Xingchen and Hao Xiaolan had already walked over.

Seeing Du Xiaojie from a distance, Song Xingchen frowned slightly.Hao Xiaolan was not so polite, she ran over and looked at Du Xiaojie vigilantly: "Why is it you again!"

Yuan Ning explained for Du Xiaojie: "We are in the same examination room, Du classmate wants to come to me to correct the answer!"

"Who wants to discuss the answer with you!" Du Xiaojie was like a cat whose hair has exploded.

Yuan Ning let out an "oh" and understood.He said goodbye to Du Xiaojie: "Then let's go first!"

Du Xiaojie: "..."

Before Song Xingchen turned around and walked with Yuan Ning and Hao Xiaolan, he paused for a moment, and gave Du Xiaojie two answers indifferently: "The answer to the last question of the multiple-choice question is D, and the answer to the third question of the application question is 1.9. I and The math teacher of our school's team leader has been correct." If Du Xiaojie really has the ability to take the first place, it is estimated that only these two questions will have doubts.

Du Xiaojie stared at Song Xingchen like a ghost.

After listening to Song Xingchen's answer, Yuan Ning also stopped, and said with some annoyance, "Then I made a wrong choice."

Hao Xiaolan comforted: "It's okay, I was wrong on both counts!"

Du Xiaojie: "..."

He was stupid to compete with them.

After the next few scientific examinations, Du Xiaojie got together with Yuan Ning and got the answer right with a smug face.Finding that Yuan Ning and Song Xingchen's scores were not far behind his own, Du Xiaojie tried hard to save face: "After you suspend classes, you will concentrate on preparing for the exam, right? If you concentrate on preparing for three months, it would be too embarrassing if you fail the exam!"

Both Song Xingchen and Hao Xiaolan were too lazy to answer.

Yuan Ning said in a muffled voice, "I'm definitely not as good as you and Song Xingchen in the exam."

Du Xiaojie saw that Yuan Ning's little face was full of frustration, and felt a little guilty for no reason.She was still a milk doll after all!What does he care about with a milk doll!But Du Xiaojie never knew what consolation is, scratching his head and scratching his head, he couldn't utter a word of consolation, so he could only say firmly: "How old are you, you just want to compare with me!"

Yuan Ning was right when he thought about it, he was younger than both Du Xiaojie and Song Xingchen!He was as happy as Hao Xiaolan again: "Are we going home next? Do you want to celebrate?"

"Yes, yes!" Hao Xiaolan responded immediately.Her parents were not at home today, so she didn't want to go back so soon.

The three of Yuan Ning discussed as they walked, but before they reached a conclusion, they saw a group of children holding small balloons standing outside.The one at the front is quite familiar, it is Wu Tongtong, the granddaughter of Mr. Wu.Mr. Wu moved into the dormitory compound of the Calligraphy Association. As Wu Xibi won the first prize at the "Mengtian Club" in March, the life of the grandfather and grandson became more comfortable, and Wu Tongtong became more lively.Today Wu Tongtong was wearing a small blue dress, holding a bright red balloon in his hand, as soon as he saw Yuan Ning, he ran over and shouted happily: "Brother Yuan Ning!"

Yuan Ning was hugged firmly, so he could only bend down to give him a hug, and then asked, "Why are you here?" Except for Wu Tongtong, the rest were children from the Eastern District Welfare Institute, and standing behind the children was The old dean of the orphanage and the relatively young aunt of the orphanage.

Wu Tongtong pulled Yuan Ning and walked over.

The children waved the balloons in their hands and burst into enthusiastic cheers: "Hello, brother Yuanning! Hello, brother Xingchen! And hello, sister Xiaolan!"

The dean of the orphanage came forward with a kind smile on his face: "I heard that the entrance exam for high school is coming to an end today, and the orphanage is very close to here, so the children want to come and pick you up." She pointed The three children standing neatly at the front said, "Today is the birthday of the three of them. I wonder if you would like to go to the orphanage to spend with them."

Meeting the expectant eyes of the children, Yuan Ning agreed straight away: "Of course I am willing!"

Song Xingchen and Hao Xiaolan followed suit.

Du Xiaojie was stunned, not knowing what was going on.The director of the orphanage found a boy who was born in the face standing next to him, so he couldn't help asking: "Son, are you a classmate of Ningning and the others?"

Du Xiaojie looked softly at the dean of the orphanage, and unconsciously retracted the sharp thorns on his body.He faltered and said, "I guess..." After all, Du Xiaojie's curiosity overcame the awkwardness in his heart, and he asked, "Yuan Ning and the others seem to be very popular?"

The director of the orphanage said with emotion: "These three children are the most kind-hearted. They used to come to our orphanage to do volunteer work on holidays. Some time ago, there was a support policy that had to be applied to get it. Teacher Qi had a big reaction to pregnancy. , I can’t help us fight for it, they are the children who helped run.” After she finished speaking, she looked at Yuan Ning again, “Last time, Ning Ning helped the orphanage take a group of photos and published them in the newspaper It occupies more than half of the page, and it is very conspicuous. Since then, people have donated money and supplies to the orphanage, and we are discussing with the heating supply bureau about heating. The children will not be afraid of running out of heating this winter.”

Du Xiaojie was taken aback when he heard that.Volunteer at a welfare home?Help the welfare home to fight for assistance policies?Take a photo and publish it in a newspaper?What is this and what!Just listening to it, Du Xiaojie felt dazed and didn't know where to start.It turned out that Yuan Ning and the others didn't concentrate on preparing for the exam, and they did so many things?

Du Xiaojie was in a complicated mood.

When Du Xiaojie came back, he realized that he had followed him to the orphanage.The condition of the orphanage is not good, the building is a little old, and there are many pits on the outer wall, a piece is missing here and there.However, the wall below has been repainted with simple and beautiful patterns, and the event venue in front is also neatly organized and clean, without the gloomy and gloomy feeling in Du Xiaojie's impression.

The children of the orphanage did not stay in the room dully, but excitedly took Yuan Ning and the others to see the new painting!Last time a stationery dealer donated a lot of paper and colored pens, they can draw for a long time!

Du Xiaojie looked at Yuan Ning and the three surrounded by children, and felt bored for some reason.The old dean did not neglect Du Xiaojie, but stood beside Du Xiaojie and looked at Yuan Ning and the children lovingly: "You may not be used to it for the first time. There are many children, and it is always noisy. When Xingchen and Xiaolan first came It's the same, especially Xingchen, at the beginning he didn't talk much, and he was like a little adult. The children didn't dare to approach him! But after a long time, the children knew that Xingchen was just reserved, and they liked to be close to them. Now the kids love to play with him too."

While talking, Yuan Ning suddenly ran over and shouted, "Student Du!"

Du Xiaojie glared at Yuan Ning.

Yuan Ning didn't think there was anything.He invited: "The last time we came here, we agreed to change the potholes on the wall into patterns. Now Xiaoxi and the others have already figured out how to draw them—but some places are relatively high, and we can't even reach them. You Come help, okay?"

Du Xiaojie stared at Yuan Ning's small head, really wanting to open it to see what's inside!Which eye does this guy see that he would agree to such a thing? !

Yuan Ning continued his efforts: "Don't be afraid, it's very simple, just paint on the color!"

"Who's scared!" Du Xiaojie exploded.

Yuan Ning looked at him with a smile.

So Du Xiaojie joined in.

Yuan Ning was not polite to Du Xiaojie at all, and immediately took him to the paint shop next door to borrow paint.As soon as he saw Yuan Ning, the owner of the paint shop rolled his eyes with a smile: "Hey, Ning Ning is here? All the paint you want is ready for you, go and get it yourself! The signboard you made for me last time is really good , others asked me where I did it!"

Yuan Ning said shyly, "It's all your own idea, I drew it according to your idea."

The owner of the paint shop was very happy when he heard this, and chatted with Yuan Ning for a while. The outer wall of the welfare store is used as a living advertisement - so the paint here is free for Yuan Ning to use.

It's so ridiculous!In Du Xiaojie's heart, businessmen are mercenary guys, and they can do anything for a little profit.Du Xiaojie worked as a coolie without saying a word, leading a few stronger children to carry the paint back.

Then Du Xiaojie was responsible for moving the paint around for Yuan Ning and the others to color.

Responsible for carefully painting the specified color on the higher places.

Responsible for picking up short children so that they can also participate in the creation.

After painting the large outer wall of the children's residence, Du Xiaojie realized that he was sweating all over.Seeing the golden sunset was about to set, he ran to make a phone call and said that he would not go back yet.After returning to the orphanage, Du Xiaojie suddenly came to his senses: Why didn't he leave!Why is he coming back after he's all busy!

Du Xiaojie didn't have time to understand the reason for his return, and he was dragged by two children who ran out to look for him: "Brother Xiaojie, come quickly! It's time for dinner! You can have cake after dinner! Brother Yuan Ning made it." The cake is delicious!"

Du Xiaojie could only follow him to the place to eat.To be honest, this "canteen" is really simple, the tables and chairs are not complete sets, most of them are long benches, which are old and worn out, with a lot of nails nailed on them, in case the legs of the stools are patched.There are also some chairs with armrests, which are also very old, but they look more "advanced" here, and they are all reserved for guests.Oh, and three birthday kids sat too.They sat happily on the "advanced stools" and accepted the blessings of their companions.

What is there to be happy about such a simple and boring birthday?

Du Xiaojie ate in silence.

After the meal, they sang birthday songs, cut the cake and divided the cake.

This is the most anticipated part of the children. Everyone shouted the birthday song loudly, and then stared at the birthday cake with bright eyes.It is said that Yuan Ning borrowed the location and materials from the bakery to make it himself. When Du Xiaojie went to pick it up, he inevitably saw Yuan Ning talking to the proprietress of the bakery. The eyes and tone of the proprietress were so gentle.Why didn't he know that there were so many good people in the world?

Du Xiaojie felt very puzzled.

The three little birthday stars closed their eyes and made a wish.

After they blew out the candles, the others asked curiously, "What is your wish?"

The little girl standing in the middle said without hesitation: "My wish is to marry Brother Yuan Ning!"

The little girl on the left was not far behind: "I want to marry Brother Yuan Ning too!"

The little boy on the right hesitated for a while, and finally managed to say something with a blushing face: "I...I want to marry Brother Yuan Ning!"

puff!

Du Xiaojie sprayed out the water he just drank from his mouth.

Others also laughed.

The old director said with a smile: "Ningning is still the most popular this year!"

Song Xingchen had a respectful expression on his face.He doesn't want to be as popular as Yuan Ning - Yuan Ning has been married enough times, and now he is still married!

Du Xiaojie looked at Yuan Ning, who was surrounded by children and his face was flushed red, and inexplicably understood the mood of the owner of the paint shop and the bakery shop.I also understand why Song Xingchen and Hao Xiaolan, who seem to be out of tune with this environment, always play with Yuan Ning—and protect Yuan Ning like a baby.Maybe what they want to protect is not only Yuan Ning, but also this kind of ordinary life full of extraordinary things - they want to follow him to slow down a little, and then slow down a little, stop thinking so much, and be happy Live each day to the fullest.

The night is getting darker.

Du Xiaojie and Yuan Ning left the orphanage together, separated at the entrance of the orphanage, and went home separately.

Back home, only the nanny aunt was still sitting on the sofa and taking a nap.Hearing the sound of the door opening, the nanny woke up and asked with concern: "How are you doing? Are you having fun?"

Du Xiaojie said "hmm" and said, "Happy." It seemed that he hadn't been this happy for a long time.He paused, "Aunt Zhang, wake me up early tomorrow morning, I'm going to the hospital to see grandpa."

The nanny's expression darkened, and she responded with a "hey": "I will call you."

What's the use of being rich and powerful?

Neither the elderly nor the children, one was left alone in the hospital, and the other was left alone at home!

The author has something to say:

Jiajia: Call Lao Yan!You have a bunch of rivals in love!

Xingchen: Call Brother Zhang!You have a bunch of rivals in love!

Du Du: I don't really understand who you are calling, but let's follow the trend and shout, so who, you have a lot of rivals in love!

Big brother: ...

Big brother (looking at Ningning): I heard that I have a lot of rivals in love.

Ning Ning: ..._(:з」∠)_