Old stall.
Li Yang was forced to co.
Jiang Banxia pointed at a large firework above the stall and said, "Boss, how much is this?"
The boss looked up, glanced at it, and said, "Two... three hundred!"
Jiang Banxia was taken aback. She clearly heard it was two hundred, but after the boss glanced at Li Yang, he directly changed his words and said it was three hundred.
Li Yang quickly said, "Only three hundred? That’s cheap, we’ll take it!"
Speaking in the anti, he hurriedly pulled out so money and left with the firework.
The extra two hundred was hush money.
Jiang Banxia followed behind and said, "Master Li, don’t you think we got ripped off?"
Li Yang explained, "How could it be? I know the stall owner; his wife ran off with soone years ago, leaving him to raise the child alone. He usually doesn’t have much ti to make money, just setting up the stall in spare monts. This isn’t just a firework; it’s his child’s tuition and living expenses. When you think about it like that, do you still think it’s expensive?"
Jiang Banxia: "Emm..."
Li Yang: "These sincere fireworks are different. It’s like comparing ordinary artifacts to those that have been consecrated. Clearly, they’re both artifacts; why are consecrated ones so much more expensive? In short, it boils down to one word: worth! Make a wish with this firework, it will definitely co true!"
Jiang Banxia was convinced by Li Yang.
This guy can rationalize anything so reasonably.
Just won’t explain who the girl was that he set off fireworks with earlier.
She saw it from upstairs!
Though, he would definitely make up so excuse about her being his sister...
At that mont, Li Yang, who was fiddling with the fireworks, breathed a sigh of relief.
It’s only eleven o’clock; he really didn’t expect Jiang Banxia to co out suddenly.
His heart inexplicably raced today, like dancing on the edge of a blade.
Li Yang lit the fireworks and quickly went over to Jiang Banxia.
The fireworks were just as splendid as before, but Li Yang made more wishes, after all, he didn’t want to waste three hundred yuan.
The gods that people worship in this country are all about practicality.
If it’s ineffective, there’s a long line of gods waiting to take the job next.
When the fireworks ended, Jiang Banxia said, "Master Li, I just made a wish for you!"
"Oh, oh, Master Jiang cares about . I just made a wish for you too."
"What did you wish for?"
"Say it out loud and it won’t co true."
On a cold day, it’s purely the festive atmosphere that warms people’s hearts.
Jiang Banxia’s little hands were icy cold, but it didn’t stop her from continuing to stroll downstairs.
As she walked she slipped her hands into Li Yang’s pockets, following closely behind him as he walked ahead.
"Master Jiang, I heard you flunked a subject?"
"Did I? I haven’t checked my scores..."
Of course, Jiang Banxia knew she failed one subject, so she would need to go back a day earlier for a retest when school starts.
"Don’t dare say you didn’t; I even got your class’s score sheet."
Actually, Li Yang had several subjects scored at 60, for a simple reason: he was a science student.
While at the School of Managent, there were many liberal arts students.
Jiang Banxia also faced a lot of material that needed morization, and as a result, she didn’t finish morizing.
The teachers would also call roll, and her daily scores were deducted quite a bit.
For Li Yang, most teachers simply gave full marks for daily performance, so he only needed about fourty points on his exams to pass easily.
Jiang Banxia said awkwardly, "Everyone makes mistakes, even skilled horses stumble. My average score is quite high, it’s 75, and I even passed calculus."
The thing is, calculus is Jiang Banxia’s advantageous subject, but she... didn’t study much.
After she took the exam, she felt she’d definitely fail in calculus, but unexpectedly she scored 60.
"Is passing calculus sothing to be proud of? I scored 75, highest in the class, and didn’t say anything."
"Ah? That’s amazing. This year’s calculus was really tough..."
Li Yang sighed, "I’ve decided to withdraw my billion-dollar sponsorship for you. You need to devote more effort to your studies."
Jiang Banxia imdiately hugged Li Yang tightly, stubbornly saying, "I don’t want to! Studying can be anyti, but other things co once in a lifeti."
"What opportunity?"
"I won’t say now; I’ll tell you once I’ve achieved it. Anyway, I will work hard on my courses, I promise not to get expelled by the school."
"Oh oh oh, I believe in you."
"Okay okay, rest assured, Master Li, I will take responsibility for my own life. However... if I ever get confused, rember to guide the right way..."
"Aren’t you afraid I might lead you astray?"
"Even if it’s wrong, I’ll still go it."
Midnight.
The two stood by the river, watching the water surface shimr beneath the street lamps.
Nineteen years old.
"Will we spend New Year’s Eve together next year?"
"Of course."
"Then I’ll co out later next year, otherwise it’s too cold..."
"Oh?"
...
By half-past twelve, the two had each returned ho.
Li Yang made his way to Bai Qing’s place, opened the door, and saw Bai Qing sitting on the living room sofa watching TV.
Li Yang also noticed the fireworks by the door, showing Bai Qing had bought them but hadn’t taken them out.
"Honey, Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year!"
"Honey, give a hug..."
"Mmm mmm mmm, hugs."
Thankful she didn’t make things awkward for him.
...
On the first day of the new year, Li Yang early in the morning followed Li Likun’s instructions and went to Jiang Banxia’s house to extend New Year greetings.
When he returned, he brought Jiang Banxia with him.
Jiang Banxia stayed around for over twenty minutes before leaving; afterward, the family started tidying up and drove back to their hotown.
Li Likun now enjoyed being a driver; over the past half year, his driving skills had improved significantly.
On the first day, they mainly visited neighbors, along with uncle and third uncle’s place.
On the second day, they visited Wang Cuiping’s relatives.
From the third to the sixth day, it didn’t have much to do with Li Yang; Li Likun and Wang Cuiping took care of that themselves.
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