Hepingmen.
Beijing No.2 Experimental Primary School.
There was also a subway station here. But as three transfers were needed, making it very inconvenient, Zhang Ye came with Chenchen using a public bus. It was a direct line on Route 70.
“Give me your hand.” As they were about to cross the road, Zhang Ye held out his hand.
Chenchen curled her lips, “You did not wash your hands after eating the fried dough sticks.”
Zhang Ye was gloomy, “Didn’t you not wash, either? Hurry up! Why are you so troublesome?” He was afraid that the road was dangerous, so he forcefully held onto Chenchen’s hand.
Chenchen gave a reluctant look as if she greatly despised him, but she followed Zhang Ye to the school gates while carrying a tiny school bag.
Today, there was indeed a public class for second grade students. The moment that Zhang Ye entered the school, he saw many parents bringing their children in. Some children even had two parents beside them.
“Chenchen!” someone shouted.
A young boy came running over with his parents.
Chenchen gave him a glance, “Dede?”
The little boy said in friendly fashion, “You came? Is this your dad?”
Chenchen said nonchalantly, “He’s my uncle. My father is much more handsome.”
Dede’s parents were amused hearing this. Dede’s father took the initiative to stretch out his hand, “Hello.”
Zhang Ye shook his hand, “Hello. Are the both of you here to join the public class? Aye, the school sure is something. The things they organize are getting more and more complex.”
Dede’s mother said, “Indeed. Both of us needed to work today, but ended having to take time off. Hur Hur. There’s no way around it. Children matter the most.”
Dede was also trying to chat with Chenchen.
“Did you prepare today’s composition?”
“No.”
“Did you do the homework our teacher assigned for the weekend?”
“No.”
“Ah, why didn’t you do it? You will be reprimanded by the teacher again. I’ll let you copy mine. I did them.”
“There’s no need.”
It was Dede who kept the conversation going, but Chenchen appeared uncaring.
On Zhang Ye’s side, he had already finished chatting with Dede’s parents. They brought the children into the school building. Zhang Ye also held Chenchen’s tiny hand and as they walked, he said, “Dede was chatting with you. Why were you so cold? You won’t have friends in the future if you keep this up.”
Chenchen said nonchalantly, “Women need to be more reserved.”
Zhang Ye was dumbfounded, “Who taught you that?”
Chenchen said, “My aunt said it.”
“Let me tell you something: don’t keep learning from your aunt. Look at you. You are almost a duplicate of your aunt. Speak a bit more cutely and pleasing to others, understand?” Zhang Ye taught with utmost care.
Chenchen directly said, “I can’t.”
Fine, treat it as if this Bro didn’t say anything. Zhang Ye brought her to the classroom of the first class, second grade.
“Are you Dede’s parents?”
“Right, you are Qianqian’s mother, right? Hur Hur, I always hear my son talk about Qianqian. The two children seem to hit it off well. Whenever you are free, you can come visit my house.”
“Alright, let’s communicate more.”
In the classroom, there were quite a lot of parents introducing themselves to each other as they got to know each other.
However, there was not much a reaction when Zhang Ye brought Chenchen in. Other than a few boys like Dede who were willing to speak to Chenchen, the rest ignored Chenchen. Some girls even gave her aversive looks. Zhang Ye finally understood. Indeed, little Chenchen was too unpopular in school.
“Hey, the teacher is here.”
“Teacher Zhao Mei, hello.”
“Teacher Zhao, thank you for troubling you with our children.”
Zhang Ye whispered to Chenchen, “Who is she?”
Chenchen said indifferently, “Zhao Mei, my class’ teacher-in-charge. She always criticizes me!”
Just as she finished saying that, Teacher Zhao Mei saw Chenchen, and then her eyes stared right at Zhang Ye’s face. She strode forward, “You must be Chenchen’s guardian, right?”
Zhang Ye said, “Ah, yes. I’m her uncle.”
Teacher Zhao Mei’s face turned sullen, “I’ve finally seen you. Uncle Chenchen, follow me.” Saying that, she went to the end of a corridor.
Zhang Ye could only follow, “Teacher, what’s the matter?”
Teacher Zhao Mei immediately said, “What sort of guardians in the world are you people? Chenchen has been in school for a year. This is the second year, but this is the first time I’m seeing her guardian. I heard that back when she first came to school, Chenchen had reported to school with her books and fees herself. Last year, I had been asking to see Chenchen’s guardians for an entire year, but none of you came. Do you even care about the child? I’ve been a teacher for so many years, but this is the first time I’m seeing such seniors like you!”
Zhang Ye was stunned, “No one brings Chenchen to school usually?”