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Yuan Ning waited happily for the end of the game, but after the person in charge announced the end, he kept them back, saying that they wanted to take pictures and do publicity.Yuan Ning was already familiar with taking pictures because he would take pictures and send them to Yuan Bo and the others from time to time, and he could even whisper to the people next to him how to stand so that the pictures would look good.

After the group photo and solo photo were taken, Yuan Ning ran outside and saw Zhang Xiuyan standing by the sweet-scented osmanthus tree at a glance.

Zhang Xiuyan was born with an unapproachable aura, and other parents gathered together to chat in twos and threes, but he was the only one leaning straight on the stone pillar, flipping through a book in his hand.

Yuan Ning was about to run over when he was chased by several older contestants. They exchanged phone numbers and mailing addresses, saying that they would discuss calligraphy in the future.

Yuan Ning was not good at refusing, so he took out his note pad and exchanged contact information with them one by one.

Looking up to Zhang Xiuyan again, Yuan Ning saw that Zhang Xiuyan had closed the book in his hand and was looking at him with unclear eyes.

Seems a little unhappy?

Yuan Ning hurried over and explained to Zhang Xiuyan: "Brother, the teacher just now asked us to take pictures for file. I'm sorry, I kept you waiting for too long!"

"I saw it." Zhang Xiuyan stopped sullenly.

This little stammer is too sensitive, and any emotion in him will be easily detected by him.But he wasn't unhappy because he waited too long, but because... this little stutterer is only nine years old, why is there someone dragging him to exchange contact information with him everywhere?

Zhang Xiuyan and Luan Jia went to the newly opened bar in the city a few years ago, not to mention the messy environment and the messy music. What is more difficult for him to accept is that as long as the men and women in the bar see each other, they will take it. Grab a glass of wine and invite the other party to drink, and then exchange contact information.

Sitting there, no one dared to approach him, but Luan Jia was different, in the blink of an eye, he attracted countless accosters, both men and women.If Mr. Huo Sen hadn't arrived in time, Luan Jia might have been hooked up and taken away.Nowadays, many men and women don't care about clothes and beasts, regardless of age, they just want to be happy and happy.Thinking about the few advertisements Yuan Ning received, Zhang Xiuyan frowned involuntarily.

Yuan Ning has been paying attention to Zhang Xiuyan's expression, seeing that Zhang Xiuyan's brows are getting tighter and tighter, feeling a little sad.The eldest brother seems to be frowning often, he really wants to iron his brows with an iron!

Yuan Ning was a little worried: "Brother, do you find it annoying to take me with you?"

Zhang Xiu looked at Yuan Ning seriously for a while, and replied truthfully: "Yes, it's very annoying."

Yuan Ning was sad.

Zhang Xiuyan said: "But it's more troublesome if you don't take it with you." He led Yuan Ning out, his eyes fell on Yuan Ning's frustrated face, "I always thought that you would be abducted by accident. "

Yuan Ning retorted unconvinced: "I'm not that stupid!" Knowing that Zhang Xiuyan didn't dislike herself, Yuan Ning became happy again, and went to the Science Museum with Zhang Xiuyan to find Yuan Bo.

The mathematics competition took longer than the calligraphy competition, and the competition just ended after Yuan Ning and Zhang Xiuyan arrived there.

The process here is the same as that of the calligraphy competition. Group photos and single photos are required to be kept on file.Yuan Bo was taking a group photo, Yuan Ning didn't rush up immediately, but stood aside with Zhang Xiuyan and looked at Yuan Bo who was arranged in the first row.

Compared with the efficient and orderly calligraphy competition, the mathematics competition is divided into different grades, and elementary school students account for one-third of them. The order is a bit chaotic, and it took a long time to arrange.Yuan Bo stepped back to the side according to the photographer's instructions, but the person next to him didn't move, and he happened to step on the other person's foot.

Yuan Bo hurriedly said, "I'm sorry!"

The person next to him saw that there was a black mark on his newly bought sneakers, and then looked at Yuan Bo's worn-out sneakers that were not of a famous brand. He felt angry and cursed angrily: "Say something. I'm just sorry? Do you know how much my shoes cost? My aunt who lives abroad bought them for me! Can you afford to pay for them if you step on them?"

Yuan Bo laughed angrily.The photographer clearly gave instructions, it was this person who had to stand still, who could be blamed for being stepped on?He said "I'm sorry" because it's really wrong to step on someone, but this guy doesn't have to be unforgiving, right?

Yuan Bo has always been too lazy to pay attention to this kind of guy.With just this brain and this way of doing things, he can only be so arrogant because of his better family background. If the family can't rely on him, who will look at him!

Yuan Bo had already seen Yuan Ning, and he didn't want to quarrel with him. He only wanted to make a quick decision and spend more time with Yuan Ning.

Yuan Bo didn't say a word, and the other party spoke more vigorously: "This stupid game is really boring, anyone can enter the game!"

Yuan Bo didn't speak, but Zhang Xiuyan brought Yuan Ning over.His eyes fell on the ten-year-old boy, as if looking at a pile of useless garbage, and there was no warmth in his eyes.Zhang Xiuyan said flatly, "I think so too."

Yuan Bo was taken aback.

When the boy was swept over by Zhang Xiuyan's eyes, his little heart shuddered involuntarily, and he didn't even have the courage to ask "what do you mean by that?"

Zhang Xiuyan said to the photographer: "We are in a hurry, can I help arrange the seats?"

The photographer felt that he was talking to the boss of the studio, so he nodded subconsciously.When he came back to his senses, Zhang Xiuyan had already turned his head and asked Yuan Ning how to arrange it.Yuan Ning was stunned for a moment, and whispered to Zhang Xiuyan the most suitable order of arrangement.After Zhang Xiuyan listened carefully, he directed the contestants to stand in the designated position with a sullen face.Faced with Zhang Xiuyan's cold face, everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and they didn't dare to say anything when they saw anyone, so they had to stand still obediently according to Zhang Xiuyan's instructions.

In less than 3 minutes, the group photo was taken.Then there was a group photo of each class, with the precedent set by Zhang Xiuyan, the leading teachers were not idle anymore, they all came in and organized the students to line up in an orderly manner.

After the group photo was taken, the photographer wiped the sweat from his forehead.The photographer is very young, this is the first time he has done this kind of field work, he is inexperienced, and the scene is almost out of control.Seeing that Zhang Xiuyan had stepped back and waited, the photographer smiled at him gratefully and offered to let Yuan Bo take a personal photo first.

The little turmoil during the photo shoot was snuffed out without a sound.Zhang Xiuyan led Yuan Bo to "ask for leave" from the team leader teacher. The team leader teacher had an inexplicable sense of trust in Zhang Xiuyan, and since he had confirmed with Yuan Bo's mother yesterday, he readily let him go. Give Yuan Bo the train ticket, and ask Yuan Bo to turn around and get on the train directly.Yuan Bo didn't have much luggage, so he could help carry it to the car.

Yuan Bo was so grateful that his nose felt sour.Yuan Ning glanced at the train ticket and found that it was a ticket after five o'clock in the afternoon.He said happily: "Yuan Bo, there are still five or six hours left!"

Zhang Xiuyan led them out of the Science Museum and asked, "Where do you want to go?"

Yuan Bo said: "Go and see the national flag!"

The three of them turned to the Huaguo Grand Square. Yuan Ning and Yuan Bo held hands and looked around the national flag. The weather was more than August, the sky was high and the wind was blowing, and the bright red flag was buzzing. Yuan Ning's The heart seems to be blown by the wind.He said seriously: "When we are admitted to Capital University, we can come to see the flag-raising in the morning! I heard that the national flag will be raised with the sun every morning. In August, the flag-raising ceremony will start at five o'clock."

Yuan Bo saw that Yuan Ning's face was red from the sun, and there were thin beads of sweat on his forehead, so he couldn't help but raised his hand to help Yuan Ning wipe it off.In the past, Yuan Ning was very white when she stayed at her grandma's house, but the whiteness was because she stayed in the house all year round and had no chance to go out to play. At that time, Yuan Ning was young and couldn't do many jobs, so she could only sit at home in a daze.Only when he went, Yuan Ning was allowed to go out to play and bask in the sun.Now Yuan Ning's face is pale and rosy, and he looks healthy.

Zhang Xiu Yan Mingming doesn't like him very much, but he is still willing to bring Yuan Ning to him, and will stand up for him when he sees someone trying to bully him.This is because Zhang Xiuyan likes Yuan Ning and cares about Yuan Ning. Zhang Xiuyan hopes that Yuan Ning will be happy and happy. Naturally, he also loves the house and Wudi to protect the people Yuan Ning cares about.

Although only met twice, Yuan Bo was completely at ease, and he dragged Yuan Ning to stroll around with peace of mind.

Zhang Xiuyan quietly followed them, listening to Yuan Ning happily talking to Yuan Bo.

After walking around the Huaguo Plaza, Zhang Xiuyan said, "Since you are all going to take the Capital University exam, you won't visit other scenic spots today, and you will have more time to stroll slowly in the future." He made a final decision, "Let's have a meal first."

Yuan Ning nodded obediently.

Zhang Xiuyan has already asked the driver to get the car ready and come to pick them up for dinner.The cuisine of the capital is inclusive of all rivers and rivers, and there are famous dishes from any place.Zhang Xiuyan was afraid that Yuan Ning and Yuan Bo would not be used to the food, and that they would feel uncomfortable when they took the train back, so instead of looking for a restaurant that was too special, he chose a place that serves southern dishes.

Yuan Bo's mother is working in the catering business, and Yuan Bo is not unaccustomed to eating out, but after seeing the prices on the menu, Yuan Bo can't help but order.expensive!too expensive!It was so expensive that he felt pain in his flesh before eating it!

Yuan Ning also reacted with Yuan Bo after seeing the price.

Zhang Xiu paused, raised his eyebrows slightly, looked at Yuan Ning and said, "What? Can't bear to treat your cousin to a good meal?"

Yuan Ning was stunned for a moment.Does he please?Thinking that he and Yuan Bo hadn't seen each other for two or three years, and thinking of his relatively wealthy little coffers, Yuan Ning immediately stopped worrying about the price, left his seat with the menu in his arms, and went to the waiter at the door to ask him what recommendations he had.

The waiter invited Yuan Ning back to his seat and patiently introduced Yuan Ning to the shop's signature dishes.It is already late August, and it is a good time to eat crabs, and the sea bass is also very fat.

The crabs in the store are not the famous Yangcheng crabs, but are supplied from the manager's private farm, and the supply is rationed every year.The farm is surrounded by a large lake, and the sky and the earth are surrounded by the shimmering lake water. The mountains are warm and the water is clear, and the climate is pleasant. The crabs raised are big and beautiful, with smooth and flat shells and white jade-like belly. The appearance alone is far better than other crabs on the market.

The steamed sea bass is also a signature dish. The sea bass is always the best, and it will not be served after this season.Even the water and ingredients used are carefully selected, and the deliciousness of the sea bass cannot be highlighted if it is changed.

There are also lighter ones, such as sweet-scented osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root.The ingredients used in this dish are all provided by the farm. The scent of osmanthus is strong but not greasy, and the taste is sweet and pleasant.The glutinous rice is selected from the part that grows in the sun, absorbing enough sunlight, the grains are full, and it is fragrant and delicious.The lotus root is even more amazing. The store manager got a few lotus seeds from 300 years ago and carefully cultivated new lotus, which was planted in the pond of Lihuoquan. It took five or six years to start supplying the lotus root.

Yuan Ning was enthralled.What kind of person must be to spend so much time on ingredients!

Yuan Bo was also dumbfounded.After listening to these introductions and looking at the prices on the menu, it seems that it is not so difficult to accept.

Yuan Ning and the waiter finished introducing the dishes one by one, asked Zhang Xiuyan and Yuan Bo for their opinions, and ordered all the special dishes introduced by the waiter.There were only three of them. In order not to waste, Yuan Ning said politely to the waiter: "Just serve half of each dish. If you don't mind my sister, take the extra home."

The waiter froze for a moment.This store is famous for being expensive, and only rich and powerful people can come to the store, and the quality of the customers is very good.It's just that good quality is good quality, which doesn't mean being approachable. Sometimes there is actually a deeper indifference and contempt hidden under the politeness.There are also family members who got rich overnight. I heard about the existence of this restaurant from nowhere. They came here to order a table of dishes boldly, and finally left them there when they couldn’t finish eating. Don't want to come back.

As Yuan Ning said, this was the first time the waiter had met him.The waiter showed a more sincere smile than at the beginning, and his eyes softened, and he said to Yuan Ning gently: "I will ask the master if I can do this."

Walking out of the box, the waiter felt his eyes were hot, and he raised his hand to wipe the corners of his eyes, only to feel that the back of his hand was wet.After working as a waiter for so long, she thought that she was used to encountering any embarrassment and indifference, but when she thought of the child's bright eyes just now, she felt hot in her heart.

The waiter was about to go to the kitchen when he was stopped by a middle-aged man in his 40s.The opponent is leaning on crutches, and his left foot and right foot are one high and one low. This should be a big flaw, but it doesn't affect his charm.The middle-aged man asked: "What did the customers inside do? Did they scold you?" He is a person who loves delicious food, and what he dislikes the most is when someone comes to the store to put on airs to show off his prestige.

The waiter saw who it was and quickly shook his head.This is their store manager, who is usually approachable and approachable, but when he gets angry, it is quite scary.It is said that the background of the store manager is not simple. No matter how big the customers are, the store manager dares to drive people out.The waiter relayed Yuan Ning's words to the middle-aged man, and boasted: "Although the three guests are not very old, they seem to have been taught very well by the family."

The middle-aged man gently moved his hand holding the cane, and said to the waiter: "After reporting the name of the dish to the kitchen, don't go back to the box, come to me first and give them a box of lotus seeds." He is not stingy with giving good things to people with good intentions.The middle-aged man added, "Since the guest said he would give you half, you can ask Chef Song to pack it for you and take it home, so that the family can taste it too."

The waiter happily went to the kitchen.

The middle-aged man looked at the closed door of the box, leaned on his staff and went back to the place where he handled the affairs of the shop.The table is made of high-quality pear blossom wood, which is very valuable.He opened the drawer, took out a small red sandalwood box, opened it and looked, and there were five round and lovely lotus seeds neatly inside, and each one was carefully selected, looking plump and beautiful.He closed the wooden box, put it on the table, took his crutches and walked to the window, looking at the ups and downs of mountains in the distance.

When the waiter came over, the middle-aged man turned his head and signaled, "It's on the table."

The waiter saw the delicate wooden box and picked it up carefully, his steps became much lighter than before, for fear of breaking the wooden box in his hand!After staying in the store for a long time, she can be regarded as a person who knows the goods, and this box alone can sell for a lot of money!

The waiter returned to the box with a sweet smile, conveyed the words of the middle-aged man to Yuan Ning, and handed the red sandalwood box to Yuan Ning.

Yuan Ning was stunned, and took the red sandalwood box.He didn't know if it was precious wood, but after using it, he felt that the wooden box was very comfortable to the touch.Looking at the delicate and beautiful pattern on the top, I intuitively feel that this box is very unusual.More importantly, he sensed a wonderful vitality coming from the box, which made him feel extremely comfortable all over his body.

Yuan Ning glanced at Zhang Xiuyan.

Zhang Xiuyan said: "Since it's your treat, you should naturally take the gift."

Yuan Bo was very curious: "Open it and see what's in the box?"

The waiter said: "It's lotus seeds. The lotus seeds cultivated by the store manager are said to be very popular. Many people can't buy them if they want to buy them." Some people took out tens of thousands and the store manager didn't sell it to them!The waiter didn't say these words, she was afraid that Yuan Ning would feel burdened, after all, one lotus seed can pay for a meal, and there are a total of five lotus seeds in it.

Seeing that Yuan Bo wanted to see it, Yuan Ning carefully opened the box.The five lotus seeds lay on the soft silk cloth, they didn't look like ingredients, but like bright jade, emitting a faint halo in the sun.Yuan Ning felt a wave in the palm of his hand, as if the fish was desperately trying to swim out.He understood that the feeling of vitality just now was not an illusion, the vitality was revealed by these five lotus seeds - these are not ordinary lotus seeds!

Yuan Bo doesn't have Yuan Ning's amazing ability, but he can see that these lotus seeds are not simple.He said to Yuan Ning: "You have to put them away carefully, don't lose them!"

Yuan Ning nodded seriously, closed the box, and put it in his pocket with great care.

The dishes are served one after another, each dish is not big, but there are many dishes.After smelling the tempting aroma from the food, they all tacitly implemented the code of conduct of not talking when eating or sleeping, and immersed themselves in tasting every dish. Their stomachs were so round after eating that even Zhang Xiuyan couldn't bear it. I can't help but reach out and touch my stomach, which has not been supported for a long time, and feel that it seems to be too full.

With only two hours left before the train, Zhang Xiuyan decided to take Yuan Ning and Yuan Bo to go shopping and do some shopping to digest and digest.At first Yuan Bo thought it was not easy to carry because he was unwilling to buy anything, but Zhang Xiuyan said "I will have someone take it to the post office and send it back by postal parcel", which blocked Yuan Bo's excuse.

So Zhang Xiuyan was in charge of helping Yuan Bo choose counseling materials, and Yuan Ning was in charge of helping Yuan Bo's family choose clothes, shoes and socks, and even picked out a dozen underwear, which made Yuan Bo so annoyed that he wanted to poke Yuan Ning on the forehead and tell him not to be such a prodigal.Zhang Xiuyan said: "Yuan Ning went to his teacher Meng's experimental base to help make records during the summer vacation, and got a lot of salary." It means that although Yuan Ning can spend money, he can already make money.

Yuan Bo's mood was complicated.The Zhang family really raised Yuan Ning very well, loving and pampering him, and paying attention to cultivating his independent ability and judgment ability. More importantly, the Zhang family can easily obtain opportunities that others cannot obtain no matter how hard they work for a long time.

Yuan Ning was really lucky to be able to come to Zhang's house.

Yuan Bo rushed to the station before the train left with peace of mind.

Zhang Xiuyan and Yuan Ning sent Yuan Bo to the platform.They have already talked a lot today, and they can't say anything at the time of parting.Yuan Ning obediently stood beside Zhang Xiuyan, watching Yuan Bo walk onto the train with three steps and one turn.It is a lie to say that it is not uncomfortable to say that it is not uncomfortable to meet and separate after finally meeting, but it is more of a firm determination about the future.This time he won't cry anymore, because he knows that Yuan Bo and himself are working hard together, and their goal of working together is likely to be realized in the near future.

So what is there to be sad about!They will meet again, they will be reunited again - they will be admitted to the Capital University together, so that the second aunt will no longer frown, and she will be closer to "excellence".Even if the goal he wants to chase is as far away as the stars in the sky, he will never stop because he will never catch up.

Yuan Ning quietly looked at Zhang Xiuyan.

Zhang Xiuyan happened to also look at him.

Yuan Ning immediately withdrew his gaze and looked at Yuan Bo who had already boarded the train.Yuan Bo squeezed to a seat by the window, and looked at them from the window, his eyes full of reluctance.Yuan Ning ran out of the car window, stood in the white line and shouted at Yuan Bo: "Yuan Bo! We agreed that we will be admitted to Capital University together!"

Yuan Bo nodded vigorously.If he hadn't put all his energy into studying in the past two years, and hadn't put all his energy into fighting for all the opportunities he could, he wouldn't have been able to represent the province to participate in this competition.Regardless of whether he won the ranking this time, being able to come this time has already given him a reassurance.He can even make it to the national competition, so why not be afraid of the college entrance examination!He is still willing to spend the effort that others are willing to spend - the conditions at home are also getting better, and he can have what others can have!

Yuan Bo said firmly: "We have agreed!"

Then the train started to whistle.

Zhang Xiuyan pulled Yuan Ning back two steps, and wrapped Yuan Ning in his arms, so that Yuan Ning would not be swept off the platform by the wind brought by the train.

The train slowly dragged its bulky body forward.

Yuan Ning really wanted to run forward with the train, but in the end he still stood still.

The days to come are still long.

No rush, no rush at all, they don't have to be sad about the short parting.

Yuan Ning stared at the train until the train was out of sight before he turned around and buried his head in Zhang Xiuyan's chest.His nose was still sore, he hugged Zhang Xiuyan and said, "Brother, I know I shouldn't be sad, but I'm still sad. I won't see Yuan Bo again for a long time." Yuan Ning buried his head deeper, " When my eldest brother comes to the capital to study at university, will it take me a long time to see my eldest brother?"

Zhang Xiu paused, and raised his hand to sweep Yuan Ning's hair.He knew that he should push the little head in his arms away, but he still couldn't do it.When it's really not in front of your eyes, maybe you can calm down?Before that, there is no need to be deliberately alienated or indifferent, lest this little stutterer think too much.

Zhang Xiuyan comforted in a calm voice: "No matter how often we see each other, he is still your cousin, and I am still your elder brother."