si-mexico Chapter 406
Chapter 406
Zhou Yueshen hired a few workers and spent a few days finishing the washroom. It had a bathtub and a washbasin inside, and was currently being aired out.He also took the opportunity to build a wooden doghouse for Da Huang, which Si Nian had designed.
Now Da Huang finally had a nest of its own in Jing City.
Since there weren't many people around here, Si Nian didn't have to keep it tied up all day.
Plus, the yard was large, so Da Huang could run around freely.
One of the two trees in the yard had been cut down, leaving only one. This tree was huge, at least several decades old. Beneath it sat a stone table and stools, a perfect spot to cool off when the weather was hot.
Zhou Yueshen found a punching bag from who-knows-where and hung it from the tree. Second Child would go punch it for a while whenever he had nothing to do.
Zhou Yueshen was a man of his word. Since he had decided to train his son, even moving to a new place and starting school didn't stop the early morning training sessions.
Zhou Zehan felt that his father was like two completely different people when facing him versus his mother.
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In front of his mom, whatever she said went.
But in front of him, he became the one being bossed around.
With school and daily exercise, Second Child's appetite had not only grown, but his sleep quality was top-notch.
His bad habit of snoring was getting more and more exaggerated.
Zhou Zedong could hear his younger brother's snores just walking past his door. Clutching a biology book he had borrowed from the library, he walked by, secretly glad that he didn't share a room with his brother.
After finishing the chores around the house, Zhou Yueshen went back to leaving early and returning late.
Although he had done business before, now that he was involved in an unfamiliar field, he had to study very seriously.
Recently, Si Nian actually saw this man studying German.
She was a bit dumbfounded. She had a knack for languages and knew a little bit of everything, so seeing Zhou Yueshen learning it surprised her.
The courtyard house originally had a large, antique-style study where Zhou Yueshen usually worked.
Si Nian would occasionally bring him some fruit and tea.
Seeing Zhou Yueshen reading up on German-related materials, she was very curious: What is this for?
Zhou Yueshen was very focused when he worked, and normally Si Nian wouldn't disturb him.
But this time, she was truly curious.
Flipping through the book, Zhou Yueshen replied, Just some German learning materials. The electrical components Lao Chen deals with are imported, so we often need to socialize with these people.
Si Nian was surprised: You can read it?
Zhou Yueshen picked up the cup she brought, took a sip, and frowned.
He set it down without changing his expression.
Back when we were doing literacy campaigns in the army, I took on some diplomatic tasks and had a bit of exposure to it.
Si Nian was impressed. She only knew that this man had beautiful handwriting and figured he must be educated.
But she hadn't expected Zhou Yueshen to know so much more than she imagined.
She sat to the side, picked up a grape, popped it into her mouth, and asked, Are things going smoothly with you and Lao Chen?
Zhou Yueshen gave a slight nod: Everything is fine.
That is good, Si Nian nodded. By the way, I have a few classes tomorrow, so I might be back a bit late in the afternoon. If you get back early, go pick up the kids.
Zhou Yueshen nodded and agreed.
Si Nian stood up. Noticing the coffee he had only taken one sip of, her eyes flickered as she asked, Is the coffee good? I just bought it today. Seeing you work so late recently, I thought this stuff could help keep you awake.
Zhou Yueshen paused. In truth, he wasn't used to drinking this kind of thing. Just now, he had even thought it was some kind of medicine...
He didn't expect it to actually be coffee.
Seeing Si Nian waiting expectantly for his response, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he let out an Mhm.
It is good.
That is great. Si Nian smiled: Then I will brew a cup for you every day from now on.
Zhou Yueshen: You really don't need to go to so much trouble.
Si Nian said, It is no trouble at all.
After saying that, she walked away happily.
Zhou Yueshen let out a helpless, low chuckle and lowered his head to continue reading.
The school semester had just started, and everyone was still getting used to things.
Si Nian was a foreign language major, and all of her roommates were in the same major.
It really was quite a coincidence.
Every day when Si Nian went to the dorm, the others were either memorizing vocabulary or listening to tapes.
They were incredibly diligent.
In contrast, she seemed a bit too casual.
The truth was, she had grown sick of listening to tapes during her time teaching. Right now, she really had no desire for it; she just wanted to quickly finish her college degree.
Si Nian subconsciously lowered her voice.
She didn't want to disturb them.
All three loved studying, though Zhang Xue and Liu Nana were alright, a bit more easily distracted, whereas Lu Yao was extremely serious.
Word had it that she planned to become a diplomat in the future.
Because of this, she worked exceptionally hard.
Seeing Si Nian arrive, Zhang Xue and Liu Nana instantly lost their mood to study. They hurried over and said, Sister Si Nian, did you hear? There is a mixer dance at the school tonight. They say it is to promote communication and build relationships among the freshmen. Do you want to go?
Si Nian really didn't care much about these things. After all, she went straight home every day after class. There weren't that many major courses in college, and Si Nian had no intention of studying anything else, so after finishing her required classes, she basically didn't stay on campus.
A dance?
Yeah, let's go together.
Lu Yao, are you going?
Lu Yao frowned and said, I don't really want to go to that kind of dance. It feels a bit improper. I would rather just study. You guys too, you shouldn't slack off just because you are in college now. We worked so hard to get in.
After saying that, she looked at Si Nian: Si Nian, you never seem to study at noon. Don't you think that is a bad idea?
Si Nian only came over at noon to take a nap, as she had a habit of napping, and it also conveniently kept her from disturbing her roommates' studies.
Hearing this, she was taken aback for a moment before replying, It is fine. I know what I am doing.
Who knows what part of her words struck a nerve with Lu Yao, but she immediately frowned and said, From the start of the semester until now, I have never seen you study. Not to be a busybody, but I just think it is not good for you to act like this. There are only four of us in the dorm, and you will be the only one failing classes when the time comes.
Si Nian paused slightly and said, I won't fail.
Lu Yao thought she was blindly confident. Remembering how Zhang Xue and Liu Nana discussed every day whether Si Nian's family was very wealthy, she couldn't help but let her imagination run wild.
She couldn't help but say, Even though I know you have money, things bought with money don't give you nearly as much of a sense of achievement as things earned through your own abilities.
Hearing this, Si Nian also felt that something was off.
Lu Yao's tone made it sound as if she had bribed her way into the school through the back door.
Just because she didn't study in the dorm? She came up with this kind of idea?
Wasn't that a bit too ridiculous?
The four girls in the dorm usually didn't interact much, especially since Si Nian basically only came to rest.
So up until now, everyone had been polite and friendly, and no conflicts had broken out.
This was the very first time.
Zhang Xue and Liu Nana didn't dare to speak.
Si Nian asked, What did I do to make you misunderstand that I paid my way into the school?
Confronted so directly, Lu Yao felt a bit uncomfortable: If you are unhappy about it, just pretend I didn't say anything. This is just a kind reminder from someone who scored a 96 on the foreign language exam. I am only doing this for your own good.
Si Nian said in a deep voice, "Sorry, I cannot just pretend you didn't say that. The fact that you suspect I bought my way in is an insult to me in itself. You were unaware of the truth, and perhaps my behavior really did cause you to misunderstand, so I don't blame you for that. However, I don't think someone with a perfect score in foreign languages needs a reminder from someone who only scored a ninety-six."