Zhou Guoqiang took Da Bao to Qiming Middle School on August 29th, as stated in the admission notice. The cost of textbooks was not cheap, more than half higher than that of rural middle schools.

  Zhou Guoqiang was very generous when it came to spending money, and this ordinary rural Han Chinese has undergone a gradual change in thinking over the years. Can't let his children grow up to be like him, digging for food on those few acres of land?

  If several children can study and attend school, and later become like Zhou Guomin, who eats at public expense and has an iron rice bowl, that would be great!

  With this idea, Zhou Guoqiang strongly supported the children to come to the city for middle school and even high school in the following years, and never hesitated to spend more tuition fees and living expenses.

  All these are bygones, let's talk about the current situation!

  Dabao gets up at 6 o'clock every morning after opening the school, and rides a bike for half an hour to Qiming Middle School after breakfast.

  The distance from home to Qiming Middle School is not too far, but it's not close either. If Zhou Xiaoyun were to ride a bike, it would take at least 50 minutes. However, Dabao is tall and strong with long legs, so he rides very fast and can arrive in half an hour normally.

  Zhou Xiaoyun felt heartbroken for her brother, who had been running back and forth all day. In private, her mother Zhao Yuzhen said: "Mom, I think we should let Dabao not ride his bike home for lunch today. He got home after 11 am, just finished eating and then rushed to school again. This is too tiring. Why don't you ask San Shu and San Jie to...

  "Let's discuss it and have brother go to their home for lunch, it's a much shorter distance, only about 10 minutes away!"

  Zhao 'Yu' Zhen also felt heartache for Da Bao, she thought Zhou Xiaoyun's idea was quite good, so she told Zhou Guoqiang to make a phone call to Zhou Guomin to mention it.

  I guess they won't want it before meals, and later I'll buy some things for Yuan Yuan instead.

  Afterwards, at noon, they wouldn't come back and would go to Third Uncle's house for dinner. They would run back and forth early in the morning and evening. Sometimes when it was a gloomy day with rain, they would stay overnight at Third Uncle's house.

  At home during lunch, Da Bao was missing. At first, Zhou Xiaoyun wasn't used to it. The usual lively and voracious eating of Da Bao seemed dull now.

  Xiao Bao usually loves to bicker with his brother. Now that his brother is not around at noon, Xiao Bao feels uninspired.

  When Da Bao rode his bicycle back home in the evening, Xiao Bao showed unprecedented enthusiasm to welcome him and jumped up to hug him.

  Xiao Bao, your smile is so charming, I'm not used to it...

  Zhou Xiaoyun didn't spend most of her time studying until after fifth grade. She plans to take the entrance exam for Yingming Middle School next year, although she thinks her grades are good in her class, but if compared with the top students from urban elementary schools, they're probably just average or slightly above.

  Normally in school, teachers don't teach particularly difficult knowledge. The language and math exercises are mostly based on textbook content, with few extracurricular materials.

  To add weight to yourself, buy some reference books or practice materials and study them carefully.

  It is necessary.

  Don't think she doesn't know, Zheng Haoran also plans to take the entrance exam for Yingming Middle School, and Teacher Zheng often gives him extra lessons at home!

  We can't compare with others, our parents are illiterate peasants who don't know many big words, so let's just rely on ourselves!

  Zhou Xiaoyun was thinking in her heart that this Sunday she would go to Xinhua Bookstore in the city to take a look.

  Money is naturally available. Zhou Xiaoyun's piggy bank is quite heavy, and there's a lot of money inside, definitely enough to buy books.

  Zhou Xiaoyun was just planning to "slaughter" Xiao Mile Buddha when he unexpectedly got the support of his parents.

  Zhou Guoqiang heard that Zhou Xiaoyun was going to buy books, and without saying a word, he took out 30 yuan from his pocket and gave it to her. Zhao Yuqin also asked: "Da Ya, is it enough? If not, Mom will go get some more for you."

  It seems that this couple has the same view on children's education and both realize the importance of cultivating their child.

  The obvious change in her parents made Zhou Xiaoyun very happy, and it was worth the effort. Her father and mother used to be indifferent to their children's studies, but now they actively supported them, and this change made Zhou Xiaoyun feel deeply moved.

  It's a good phenomenon for children to have such an attitude.

  Dabao saw the money and his eyes widened with excitement, he quickly raised his hand and said: "Dad, I also want to go with Daxia to buy books. Our language teacher said that I need to increase my reading of essays."

  Zhou Guoqiang expressed some skepticism about Dabao's request at this time: "You never mentioned it before, why do you want to follow your sister to buy books now?"

  "Let's go shopping!"

  It can't be that you're blinded by money and want to embezzle it for other uses!

  Who else can't hear the implication?

  Xiao Bao lowered his head and laughed, even Er Ya rubbed his nose and said: "Brother, you're shy. You must want money to buy toys and snacks."

  Dà bǎo nǎo xiū chéng nù le: "Nán dào wǒ yào qián jiù zhǐ huì mǎi wán jù mǎi hǎo chī de ma?" Tā suī rán yǒu diǎn zhè ge yì si hái bù néng zài dì jiě men miàn qián chéng rèn.

  Zhou Xiaoyun and Xiao Bao nodded in unison, saying in perfect sync: "That's how it was meant to be."

  Dabao's face turned sullen, and he looked at Zhao 'Yu' Zhen with a spoiled expression: "Mom, I really want to buy an essay book. Just give me the money!"

  Zhao 'Yu' Zhen asked: "How much do you want?"

  The great treasure brings joy, and the fox's tail immediately 'appears': "The more the better!"

  Zhou Guoqiang glared over.

  Dabao smiled foolishly and lowered his demand: "I was just joking earlier, whatever Dalie wants is fine with me!"

  Zhao 'Yu' Zhen was about to agree when Zhou Guoqiang spoke up: "No way, I'll give you twenty. You have to put the money on Da Yu's body, and if you want to buy any books, let Da Yu pay for them."

  What's wrong with you? You don't trust people at all!

  The weak side's treasure is obediently nodding under Zhou Guoqiang's dictatorship, not daring to oppose again. Joking aside, twenty isn't bad either, if he doesn't even get twenty, wouldn't that be a huge loss?

  Little Treasure couldn't bear it anymore and timidly made a request: "Brother, sister, take me to Xinhua Bookstore too!"

  "You're in third grade now, you can also read some composition books."

  Actually, I just want to join in on the fun! Hehe!

  Dabao showed his responsibility as an older brother and patted the saddle: "No problem, I'll ride with you."

  Xiao Bao was overjoyed, the horses came one after another without end, and Da Bao's heart 'flower' bloomed with anger.

  The two sisters quarreled and Er Ya decided to follow them tomorrow as well.

  This time even Zhou Xiaoyun shook her head in disagreement.

  Xiao Bao is nine years old, only one year younger than her, and obedient, so it's estimated that there won't be any problems bringing him along. Er Ya is only six years old, who dares to bring her? She's a spoiled brat, after walking for two blocks, she'll want someone to carry her on their back, nobody can stand it.

  The second girl shed two tears and saw that her brothers and sisters refused to take her, so she had no choice but to retreat and withdraw.