What did Lin Tingnian say? She was also going to transfer to Wannanshi No. 1 Middle School next semester?
Lin Jinran tightened her hand on the phone and took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm in her heart.
During her last call with Lin Cheng, she sensed their intention to send Lin Tingnian to Wannanshi No. 1 Middle School.
She didn't take it seriously. Wannanshi No. 1 Middle School wasn't a place one could get into easily.
Unless Lin Cheng had exerted a great deal of effort and pulled many strings to get Lin Tingnian in.
For her, Lin Cheng was truly a good father. A great one, indeed.
But only when it came to Lin Tingnian, that half - sister of hers.
Lin Jinran glanced at the phone screen. She could even imagine it.
How domineering and elated Lin Tingnian must be when saying this to her.
"Really? Congratulations then. But your grades have never been good. I wonder if you can adapt to the learning mode there," Lin Jinran hooked her lips and smiled casually.
"What if you end up slinking back home and embarrassing Dad? Dad must have spent a lot of effort. Don't let him down."
"You!" Lin Tingnian was furious. Knowing she couldn't out - talk Lin Jinran, she forced out a few tears, her eyes red as she turned to look at Lin Cheng, looking extremely aggrieved.
"Dad, sister said I would embarrass you. She's already mocking me before I even start school. I know my grades aren't as good as sister's, but she doesn't have to discourage me like this."
"Sister even said that it's a waste of resources for you to help me transfer to Wannanshi No. 1 Middle School and all your efforts will be in vain. How could she curse you like this? I know you've spent a lot of effort to help me transfer there. I will study hard and bring honor to you, Dad."
As expected, Lin Cheng flew into a rage and slapped the table hard.
Lin Tingnian wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Seeing her father angry, she was secretly delighted, wondering if Lin Jinran would be severely scolded this time.
"How dare she! Lin Jinran, what do you mean by that? How can an older sister curse her younger sister?" Lin Cheng turned and shouted into the phone.
Lin Tingnian pretended to persuade Lin Cheng not to be angry. "Sister is just telling the truth. Dad, don't be too angry..."
Her voice suddenly stopped.
Lin Cheng and Lin Tingnian stared at each other with anger welling up in their chests, not knowing how to vent it.
The phone screen showed that the other party had already hung up.
In an apartment in Wannanshi, Lin Jinran sneered and tossed the phone aside.
Did she look like someone who would obediently wait by the phone to be scolded by Lin Cheng?
Just thinking about it was impossible. She wasn't stupid anymore.
Lin Tingnian's tricks were too childish.
All she had was Lin Cheng backing her up, which was why she could mock and toy with her so recklessly. She was good at using others' power to bully others.
Without Lin Cheng, she was nothing.
Lin Jinran sat on the sofa, her arm propped on her leg and her chin resting on her hand. She stared thoughtfully at an object not far away.
Why did Lin Tingnian suddenly abandon her school in the imperial capital and want to come to Wannanshi No. 1 Middle School?
Was it just a whim? Couldn't she stand to see her doing well?
By leaving the imperial capital, she was also getting out of Lin Cheng's control.
She was really brave to study here alone.
She really thought she could rely on Lin Cheng.
Since Lin Tingnian insisted on coming, let her come.
She really wanted to see what tricks Lin Tingnian would play when she came here.
...
After the holiday, the class group was much livelier than usual. Lu Youchuan was once again actively trying to organize an outing for everyone, but was unanimously and mercilessly opposed.
Xie Wanyu: [I didn't do well in the final exam. I'm afraid to go out and play. I'm scared my mom will beat me to death. Shivering.jpg]
Tao Wan: [I'm busy buying New Year's goods and new clothes. I don't have time.]
Jiang Xiubin: [Don't you think the winter vacation homework is a lot? We've only had less than half a month of winter vacation, and the homework has piled up like a mountain.]
Su Qinian: [Hmm? It seems Aunt Lu and Uncle Lu are really nice to you. Winking.jpg]
Lin Jinran: [I'm not in Wannanshi. Thanks for the invitation.]
On the day winter vacation started, Lin Jinran had already told her friends that she was going back to the imperial capital and wouldn't be in Wannanshi during the winter vacation.
In fact, she was lying on a soft bed, rolling over leisurely as she replied to the message.
As the Chinese New Year was approaching, if she didn't say she had already gone back, she would surely be asked about it everywhere, which would give her a headache.
So Lin Jinran simply said she had already returned, saving herself a lot of trouble.
On Chinese New Year's Eve, every household put up Spring Festival couplets and wore new clothes.
The laughter and noise of children playing firecrackers in the community were so lively.
In the evening, there were continuous fireworks and firecrackers. The group was filled with everyone's good wishes for the new year.
Lin Jinran put on the new clothes she bought that day and went to the hospital, planning to spend her first New Year in Wannanshi with her mother.
Perhaps because of the Chinese New Year, the medical staff on duty in the hospital also had smiles on their faces.
She came to the ward and told the nurse to go home and celebrate the New Year with her family.
Looking at her mother's peaceful sleeping face, Lin Jinran murmured, "At this time, Mom, you must be missing the Spring Festival Gala. I don't know what's so good about it, but since you want to watch it, then watch it. Just listening to the sound is also good."
She turned on the TV and tuned it to the Spring Festival Gala channel. A skit about family affairs was just on.
The Spring Festival Gala had always symbolized a reunion of the whole family.
Lin Jinran put down her phone and watched with great interest, occasionally commenting on the content of this year's program with her mother.
There was a knock on the ward door, and a voice came from outside. "It's me, Duan Dongwei."
Why was Dr. Duan here at this time?
Shouldn't he be with his family celebrating the New Year?
Lin Jinran opened the door and looked down at the bowl of tangyuan in Duan Dongwei's hand. She was stunned. "Dr. Duan, what's this?"
Duan Dongwei first carried the dumplings in and put them down, then said with a smile, "I heard from the nurse on duty that you came to visit your mother again. I happened to cook an extra bowl of tangyuan. If you don't mind, have them."
"Of course I don't mind. I like them very much. Thank you, Dr. Duan," Lin Jinran said seriously.
In a corner where no one could see, she secretly wiped away the tears that suddenly welled up in her eyes, full of gratitude.
"I'm glad you don't mind. Then have them first. After all, it's Chinese New Year today. You should be happy. Your mother doesn't want you to feel sorry for yourself. You have to believe that your mother will wake up one day," Dr. Duan said with a smile as he glanced at Xiang Yanhua lying quietly on the bed.
A flicker of pity flashed across his eyes.
He sighed, comforted Lin Jinran a few more times, and then returned to his office to continue his duty.
Outside the window, fireworks streaked across the sky, blooming with dazzling brilliance.
Inside the window, Lin Jinran picked up the chopsticks, took a tangyuan, and ate it carefully.
The warm tangyuan slid down her throat and into her stomach, warming her all the way.
"It will definitely get better. It will," Lin Jinran made a wish for the new year.