if you are still there

When Ding Xu transferred to L City, it was already winter. He didn’t bring any winter clothes. He bought a thick down jacket now. Although it wasn’t the first time he felt the cold in the north, he was still so cold that his face turned pale once he went out. Snow white, except for a little blood on the lips, it looks like it was carved out of ice and snow.

After moving to a new place, Ding Xu quickly went through the admission procedures again. The school management is quite strict, with a paramilitary management system. Many students choose to live on campus, and they can stay in school for an hour or two longer than usual The review time, I don’t go home until Saturday and Sunday.

Mr. Ding personally took Ding Xu to go through the admission procedures, and Ding Xu also chose to live on campus.

Elder Ding was a little bit reluctant, and asked him, "It's a bit far away from home, but Grandpa can send someone to pick you up."

Ding Xu didn't agree, and said euphemistically: "I'm already far behind everyone's progress, and I want to catch up quickly."

"How about I take you to say hello to that kid from the Bai family, so that someone can take care of you?" Elder Ding hesitated, "You don't know anyone here, Grandpa doesn't worry about you."

Ding Xu didn't reject Bai Bin, but thinking that Bai Bin would definitely have a relationship with that bully in the future, he didn't really want to contact him, so he shook his head and refused. "No need for Grandpa, I can adapt myself."

When Ding Xu mentioned this, Mr. Ding didn't force him any more, but he still arranged a better dormitory for him. Originally, the school prepared a single room, but Ding Xu insisted on refusing to do so. Got a double room.But no one else lived in the room, and a bunk bed was placed. The other specifications and supporting facilities were similar to other dormitories, but the space was larger, and he lived alone, so that Ding Xu could arrange time to study by himself.

In order to let Ding Xu get familiar with the environment, Mr. Ding took Ding Xu nearby to buy some school supplies, and chatted with him along the way.The old man smiled and walked with his little grandson on crutches, enjoying it quite a bit, "Ding Xu, do you need anything else?"

Ding Xu said, "I want to buy some reference books."

Naturally, such a request was agreed. There were many bookstores along the roadside. I chose a larger one, and the old and the young went in to pick up reference books.

Ding Xu ran his fingers across the spines of books, most of which were reference books on mathematics and physics.He picked out a few books, took them out and flipped through a few pages at random, and soon his eyes fell on a question.

It was a question about calculating the draft and volume of a ship. Because the ship moves in different regions, in addition to calculating the volume of the product of length, width and depth, it is also necessary to grasp the density of fresh water and sea water.Generally, the density of fresh water is 1000kg/m^3, but many people forget the density of sea water, ignore this value, and make mistakes.

In the additional second question, the draft of the ship, after calculating the correct volume, must be subtracted from the loss of the ship's cargo and fuel to get the answer.

Ding Xu looked at the question for a while, with his eyes half-downcast, and asked Mr. Ding: "Grandpa, I saw a few ships on the pier before, and the unloading volume of the ship did not match its draught... on this question Say, the draft of a ship can determine the weight and fuel capacity of a ship, is that true?"

Ding Lao pondered for a moment, the smile on his face faded, and he said, "Where did you see it?"

Ding Xu put down his book, looked up at the old man and said, "It's at Bishuiwan Wharf. My father took me there once. The draft can be measured with a water gauge, and there is also a draft meter with digital display on the boat. Several times, the numbers are wrong."

Old Ding frowned, thoughtfully.

"Maybe I misunderstood it. It was very windy some time ago, and there was an accident there. My dad also received a notice to go there temporarily. He originally agreed to take me to dinner, and went to the port halfway." Ding Xu Putting down the reference book in his hand, he shrugged and said: "The cables of several ships near the inner harbor were blown off, but that ship didn't. So I was curious, so I read more. Listen to Dad and the others, It seems that they have to fill up the oil before leaving, maybe the transportation will be dangerous, I heard some staff remind them to pay attention to safety."

The old man didn't say anything, his face was a little ugly, and he took Ding Xu back after he finished buying the books.

Along the way, Mr. Ding kept his face sullen and didn't say a word. He also knew that there was something wrong with Province X. Even if he kept it a secret, how long could it be kept?The interests in this are too great, and sooner or later it will be impossible to hide it, and then it will be more than just a simple economic fault.But the son is getting older and his heart is getting bigger, and he can't control it as an old guy.

He looked at Ding Xu and saw that this silent and intelligent child was looking down at the reference books he had chosen. He was well-behaved, and he was careful when doing things without any mistakes. The old man looked at him with complicated eyes and sighed.

Ding Xu held the book, still obedient, and didn't say a word to Mr. Ding.

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After Ding Xu transferred to another school, he was well-prepared. Mr. Ding also specially equipped him with a Nokia candy bar mobile phone, allowing him to keep in touch with his family frequently.

This mobile phone is convenient for Xiao Liangwen to contact Ding Xu. Xiao Liangwen also brought a blue-screen mobile phone. Apart from making calls, he also started sending text messages to Ding Xu. Occasionally Ding Xu replied, and he could call him immediately, and he had more contacts than before. some.

Xiao Liangwen sent Ding Xu a big gift as soon as he arrived. When he called, his voice was a bit noisy, and Ding Xu couldn't hear what he was talking about, so he asked several times.After a while, as if he had reached some secluded place, he said to Ding Xu: "Can I go to you first, I have something to do."

Ding Xu reported the address of his grandfather's house, and it happened that he was resting at home on Saturday, so he asked him to come for dinner. After hesitating for a while, he said, "It's just right, I also want to ask you something."

Xiao Liangwen agreed, and said with a smile, "I brought you something."

Ding Xu guessed for a whole day, but he didn't guess what Xiao Liangwen brought. In the evening, Xiao Liangwen stood at the gate of his small courtyard. Still moving.

Xiao Liangwen opened the zipper of his clothes a little, and immediately a small raccoon cat's head came out, and the fluffy kitten pressed Xiao Liangwen's chin, and let out a meow.

One big and one small stood at the door, the older one was still smiling at Ding Xu, "I brought you Xiaohu."

Ding Xu's eyes lit up when he saw it, and he said, "Why did you bring it here! Didn't you carry it all the way in your arms?"

Xiao Liangwen smiled and said nothing.

Ding Xu didn't bother to ask any more, since this guy himself is a gangster, it wouldn't matter if he brought one more.He opened the door to let Xiao Liangwen in, and told him as he walked, "I'll take you to see my grandfather in a while."

Xiao Liangwen was a little flattered, he couldn't walk with a kitten in his arms, and his face was a little red, but under the cover of black skin, he couldn't see it for a while, he asked in a low voice: "Is... Is it suitable? Is there anyone else in your family? I didn't expect it. It was too sudden. I didn't prepare anything..."

Ding Xu looked back at him, raised his eyebrows and said, "Then you are leaving now?"

Xiao Liangwen didn't dare to speak anymore.

Only Mr. Ding and Mrs. Ding were at home, and the meal was also a home-cooked meal prepared by the nanny, which looked very warm.Mr. Ding was still very kind to his grandson's friends, and he didn't get bored when he saw the kitten. He even asked someone to bring some boiled shrimps to a small plate for the kitten to eat.

Xiao Liangwen was very nervous when he was with Ding Xu, and now when he met Mr. Ding, he was even more nervous and expressionless, with a sullen face the whole time, only saying "yes" and "no".

What Ding Xu puts for him, what he eats, he is not picky at all.

The author has something to say:

Ding Xu with glasses:

Xiao Liangwen: Ding Xu, have you adapted there?

Ding Xu: Not bad.

Xiao Liangwen: Oh, well, do you have a lot of homework?

Ding Xu: Yes.

Xiao Liangwen: Is there anything in particular you want?

Ding Xu: I want you to come and accompany me sooner.

Xiao Liangwen (carrying the child): I'll be right there! ! !