When they arrived at the Huaihe apartment, Yin Chang asked Yang Na to help Shao Junling put away his personal items one by one.
Because Shao Junling lives in the study room, this room will naturally become his daily reading and study place in the future.
After dinner in the evening, Yin Chang saw Shao Junling walking in and out between the living room, the master bedroom and the study room as if no one was there—the little guy was moving the model toys that were originally placed in the living room into the study room—thinking that from now on he would have to Faced with Shao Junling day and night, Yin Chang always feels a little unreal.
"You keep this yourself." Yin Chang found the report card that Mr. Lin gave him and returned it to Shao Junling. When he entered the study, he couldn't help but confirm with the guy, "There is no door between your room and mine, is it okay?" ?”
Shao Junling gave a "hmm" without looking sideways, and he had already laid out a row of model parts on the desk to build.
Seeing that he answered so simply, Yin Chang was ashamed to mention more.
Thinking of Teacher Lin's advice, Yin Chang coughed lightly again, and asked, "Are all your final exam papers here?"
Shao Junling looked up: "?"
Yin Chang pretended to be a parent who wanted to check the child's homework, and said solemnly, "Take out the English paper and show it to me."
Shao Junling: "..."
The little guy shyly took out a stack of crumpled papers from his schoolbag, flipped through them slowly for a while, then found the test paper marked with a bright red "C-", and handed it to Yin Chang.
After Yin Chang took it, he glanced at it and frowned.
I saw a single-item scoring form on the top right of the test paper. Shao Junling got A for "vocabulary" and "text writing", and F (failed) for speaking and listening.
In other words, Shao Junling managed to pull the final grade to C- only by relying on the scores of words and dictation in the text.
Yin Chang remembers that when he was a child, he learned to speak English first, and then he learned words, short sentences and composition. How could Shao Junling be so different from him
He took a closer look at the text written by the other party in crooked English, and found that there were no gaps between many words and words. It was not easy for the marking teacher to let Shao Junling score on such a paper.
Yin Chang glanced at him, and saw that the little guy seemed to be pinched by someone, his neck was tensely stiff, and his eyes slipped back and forth guiltily.
etc…
Yin Chang looked at the test paper again, and suddenly thought of a possibility—couldn't Shao Junling just memorize the order of all the letters in order to silently read the text
He looked at Shao Junling with a strange expression, and tried to ask in English: "Do you know what these mean?"
Fearing that Shao Junling wouldn't understand, Yin Chang slowed down his speech.
Sure enough, Shao Junling stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what he said at all.
Yin Chang didn't believe in evil, and deliberately pointed to the beginning of one of the sentences "Pick-out-the-red-kite" which was written by Shao Junling as "Pickou-tthe", and asked him, "Can you read it?"
Shao Junling opened his mouth and muttered for a long time, but he couldn't pronounce a single P.
Yin Chang: "..."
Yin Chang was shocked when his conjecture was confirmed.
Teacher Lin said that Shao Junling had a good memory, but it can't be so good!
Everyone knows that memorizing a meaningful sentence is far easier than memorizing a string of meaningless symbols. What is the structure of this kid's brain
"You..." Yin Chang stroked his forehead with a headache, and said with determination, "I have to find you a one-on-one tutor."
Shao Junling: "..."
In this situation, Yin Chang couldn't practice English dialogue with Shao Junling at all. It is estimated that Mr. Lin would not have imagined that Shao Junling didn't even get the "C-" based on his true understanding of English.
At night, Yin Chang leaned on the bed and sent Yao Manhuai the report card he took earlier.
Yao Manhuai: "Shao Junling's?"
Yin Chang: "Well, his final grades for this semester."
Although he was surprised by Shao Junling's progress speed, Yin Chang was quite proud of his younger brother's achievements.
Yao Manhuai also said, "It's amazing."
Yin Chang got to the point: "It's just that English is still a bit poor. His head teacher asked me to find him an off-campus training class during the winter vacation to improve his English. Do you still have the contact information for the training institution you found for Shao Junling?"
Yao Manhuai: "Yes, but last time the teacher seemed to only focus on preschool education."
Yin Chang: "... the level of preschool education is enough."
Yin Chang guessed that Shao Junling didn't even recognize the phonetic symbols now, and he didn't know how he managed to get away with Deyin's make-up teacher.
Moreover, the teacher who taught pre-school English must not only be at the pre-school level, and that teacher has also been in contact with Shao Junling and understands Shao Junling's situation. I believe she can tailor a reasonable teaching plan for Shao Junling.
Yao Manhuai: "Okay, I'll contact you about this matter."
Yin Chang paused, and then said: "By the way, Shao Junling will start day school next semester. I want to find a family driver to take him to and from school."
Yao Manhuai: "He wants to go to school?"
Yin Chang: "Well, I promised him that I will let him go to day school after he solves his partial subjects." Except for English...
Yao Manhuai: "Did he ask for it?"
Yin Chang: "Yes."
Yao Manhuai: "Is he still clinging to you?"
Yin Chang was stunned again when he saw this sentence, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Shao Junling lying in front of the desk and making models.
There was a warm lamp in the study, and the boy's side face was illuminated with a light yellow light... It felt strange, but it was also a little warm.
...Maybe it's because he's still young, he's so smart, and when he grows up a bit, he'll wish he could spread his wings and fly far away.
On the phone, Yao Manhuai sent another sentence: "I will ask Xiao Lu to arrange for you about the driver, and I will contact the training institution first tomorrow."
Yin Chang: "Don't be in a hurry, he just finished the exam, let him rest for two days."
Yao Manhuai: "Yes. That's right, let me tell you something serious."
Yin Chang: "?"
Maybe the words were unclear, so Yao Manhuai directly made a video call: "Si Wenqi has contacted us. They will launch a new series of BG watches during the Spring Festival. I would like to invite you to Switzerland to take photos for endorsement."
Yin Chang was stunned for a moment: "If it's just for taking pictures, can't we take pictures in China?"
Since there was no partition between the two rooms, Shao Junling could hear Yin Chang's words, and he immediately turned his head to look over.
Yin Chang thought he was bothering him, so he got out of bed with the phone and walked to the living room.
Yao Manhuai smiled: "So obviously it's not just for taking pictures, I heard that Luca wants to show you around the headquarters of the Swenqi Group and their watchmaking studio, so that you can learn about the production process of that watch. You can have fun in Switzerland and take an endorsement photo 'by the way'."
Yin Chang: "How many days?"
Yao Manhuai: "One week, I can come back before the Spring Festival. To be honest, if other celebrities receive this kind of invitation, I will directly suggest that they arrange for you to shoot in China. Because celebrities with the same popularity as you cannot arrange such a long schedule. Besides, now at the end of the year, there are a lot of invitations from various parties, such as the WB night of a certain wave and the annual party of You Video, which happened to conflict with the time when Luca invited you to Switzerland."
Yin Chang wondered, "What are the WB night of a certain wave and the annual party of You Video?"
Yao Manhuai: "Some large-scale awards and social conferences generally only invite popular stars in the circle, select the most influential people of the year, and present awards. Being invited can be regarded as a proof of strength. I heard that You Video I also intend to present you with an annual New Idol Award."
Yin Chang frowned upon hearing this: "Should I participate?"
Yao Manhuai: "You have to make your own decision on this matter. If you want to win an award, I have no objection. After all, your popularity is real. You Video will not give you this award for no reason, but you may face bigger problems." Controversy...”
As soon as Yao Manhuai said it, Yin Chang understood.
Recalling the criticisms against him on the Internet during the broadcast of "Idol Face to Face", Yin Chang felt uncomfortable.
Yin Dongnian just passed away in the middle of the year, so it is definitely inappropriate for him to participate in the grand event at the end of the year to receive this kind of award.
"Forget it," Yin Chang shook his head, "I won't participate."
What's more, he didn't like the kind of social occasions where he had to put on a "professional smile" to deal with it. Compared with Luca's sincerity and enthusiasm, he would rather go to Switzerland.
Yao Manhuai couldn't tell whether she supported it or not. She just said: "That's fine, don't worry about the award, it should be yours, and it will be yours sooner or later... Then I will accept Si Wenqi's invitation for you?"
Yin Chang asked, "Should I go alone?"
Yao Manhuai: "It says that you can bring one or two assistants with you, and they will give you the same hospitality. If you have no other requirements, let Xiao Lu accompany you."
Yin Chang: "Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Yin Chang turned his head and saw Shao Junling following him out at some point, standing behind him.
"You..." Yin Chang looked at his expression, "What's the matter?"
Shao Junling looked at him, and asked a complete sentence: "Are you leaving again?"
Yin Chang was a little stunned by Shao Junling's expressive ability by leaps and bounds: "Huh? Uh..." When did this kid speak so fluently? And what does the word "again" mean
Yin Chang explained: "I want to go abroad for work." Shao Junling was on vacation, but he didn't.
Shao Junling stared at him blankly for a while, then turned and went back to the room.
Yin Chang also stayed where he was for two seconds, but there was only one question in his mind: how long has that little guy been standing behind him eavesdropping
Sleeping at night, Yin Chang rarely dreamed of Yin Dong.
In the dream, Yin Dong was wearing a black coat, with a black suitcase standing beside him. The scene was the villa in Pasadena. Yin Dong put on his shoes at the door, and then got up to get the woolen felt hat hanging on the wall.
He seemed to be very young, and he could only look up at his father: "Are you leaving again?"
Yin Dong turned around, his slightly younger face was full of reluctance: "Yes, Dad is going to work."
"Then when will you come back?" His voice was slightly crying.
Yin Dong knelt down and touched his head, with a hint of sadness in his tone: "Little Chang, you and Fiona stay at home, wait for Dad to come back, and bring you a gift, okay?"
Yin Chang felt very uncomfortable, but he didn't know how to keep his father.
Seeing that he stopped talking, Yin Dong sighed, got up and dragged the suitcase and left.
In an instant, news of countless plane crashes and the devastated scene of the accident flashed through Yin Chang's mind...
He was so frightened that he hurriedly chased him out, crying while chasing, with countless things in his heart that he wanted to say to Yin Dong.
— Daddy don't go!
— There will be accidents on the plane!
- Dad, don't abandon me...
But in the dream, he seemed to be choked by someone, no matter how hysterical he was, he couldn't make a sound.
He just watched Yin Dong go farther and farther until he disappeared in front of him.
Yin Chang woke up suddenly, panting with his mouth open like a dying fish.
"Brother..." Someone beside him called him softly.
Shao Junling was lying beside his bed, staring at him nervously.
"...Huh?" Yin Chang wiped his sore eyes and pretended to be calm, "Why are you up?"
For some reason, Yin Chang felt very humiliated when Shao Junling found out that his eyes were wet from having nightmares. Although not long ago, he also witnessed Shao Junling being tormented by nightmares. But he is an elder after all, and he doesn't want to be discovered by a child.
Yin Chang calmed down a bit, only to realize that Shao Junling was only wearing a thin vest and standing barefoot on the carpet.
"You... Hurry up and go back to sleep," Yin Chang frowned, "Be careful of catching a cold."
Shao Junling stared at him for another two seconds, and before Yin Chang repeated the instruction again, he took a step back slowly and went back to the study step by step.
Yin Chang lay down limply, recalling everything that happened in the dream, he could still feel the powerless suffocation.
... How could he have such a dream
It is obvious that the two events happened at different times.
Yin Chang closed his eyes, and the words Shao Junling asked himself at the door of the room before going to sleep came to mind again.
— "Are you leaving again?"
Same sentence, different tone.
Could it be that Shao Junling's words stimulated him to recall the past
Yin Chang couldn't help but think of Yao Manhuai's words in WeChat, "He's pretty clingy to you".
Similar words, Lu Lingjuan also said the first time he left Shao Junling back to Pasadena.
But that child... usually looks heartless. Not only are there few words, but also few expressions. I don't know what he is thinking at ordinary times, and I can't see that he has any sense of dependence on himself.
Yin Chang thought about it in a daze, and fell asleep again.
The next day, he received a reply from Yao Manhuai.
"I contacted that training institution. The teacher who taught Shao Junling before has a class recently, and he couldn't spare time to guide Shao Junling a year ago. Would you like to find another one for you? However, the Chinese New Year is very close now. A better teacher probably won't be able to schedule it." Yao Manhuai said on the phone.
Yin Chang: "That's it."
The winter vacation of the Deyin Elementary School is only forty days in total. Excluding the ten days before the festival and the Spring Festival holiday, there are really not many days when Shao Junling can be taught alone before the start of school. It is also possible to teach outside the school... Thinking of this, Yin Chang is not in such a hurry.
"Let's talk about it after the Spring Festival."
While chatting with Yao Manhuai, Yin Chang saw Shao Junling coming out of the room and looked at himself eagerly.
That look immediately reminded Yin Chang of the pitiful appearance of Shao Junling squatting on the bed waiting for him that night when he was drunk.
"Aunt Yao..." Yin Chang's brain became hot, he turned his back, and asked in a low voice into the phone, "Can I take Shao Junling to Switzerland?"
Yao Manhuai on the other side of the phone was obviously taken aback.
Yin Chang said: "As for the expenses of his travel with me, I can bear it."
"This..." Yao Manhuai thought for a while and hesitated, "It's not impossible. Originally, they invited you to visit with a friendly attitude, and the invitation letter also said that you can bring one or two people. But you Will it be troublesome to bring that child? Besides, he has never been abroad, can he adapt? "
Yin Chang really didn't think about these things: "Uh, I haven't asked him yet, and I don't know if he would like to come with me."
Yin Chang thought, since Shao Junling couldn't attend the training class before the Spring Festival, and his English is so bad, if he can take him this time and let him experience a pure foreign language environment, maybe it can stimulate his interest in learning languages.
"Think carefully again," Yao Manhuai said, "If you really decide to take Shao Junling with you, I have to explain to him in advance that he is a minor, and the procedures may be more troublesome."
Yin Chang: "Well, I'll ask him first."
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[Interlude]
(one)
Before the exam, Xue Zi asked Shao Junling, "Which exam are you most afraid of?"
Shao Junling: "English."
Xue Zi asked puzzled: "English? Is it more difficult than mathematics?"
Shao Junling: "It's much harder!"
Trembling and silently writing a series of meaningless symbols on the draft paper.
After the exam, I finally got all the scores I could get, and I breathed a sigh of relief.
The review time is the longest and the test is the worst.
He was also discovered by his brother...
After finally taking a vacation, I have to continue to learn ABC.
Shao Junling: Despair.jpg
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(two)
Shao Junling: Yay! I can finally see my brother every day!
Yin Chang: I'm going to Switzerland for a week.
Shao Junling:? ?
Yin Chang: Take you there and take you there.
Shao Junling:! ! ! (☆_☆)