Chapter Thirty-One: Spring Arrives, Not for Reading Books
It's already April, the weather has gone from the chill of winter to a warmth of spring, and people who were originally on edge have also become more relaxed with the arrival of spring... it seems to be in line with that poem "Spring is not for reading books".
In the numerous poets' poems, spring is undoubtedly a season that has been highly praised. And in our hearts as students, spring is also the beginning of dreams, the sprouting of emotions and the budding of love.
Our forefathers planted the hope of spring with their hardworking hands, waiting for the harvest in autumn. We young people still don't understand the unequal relationship between hard work and harvest, we still naively imagine that this world is beautiful, people are kind, and little dogs and cats are lovely...
Cheng A stared blankly at the clean and tidy desk again, actually many times he couldn't help but think of secretly looking to see who helped him tidy up his desk. Perhaps it was fear of disappointment, or perhaps it was escaping something, in the end he still held back that eager desire.
"Alright, everyone be quiet!" On Sunday evening, during class meeting, Glasses Brother frowned deeply as he looked at the noisy classroom.
"Whoa!" The small circles that were originally gathered together quickly dispersed, each returning to their own place. Even if someone's heart was scattered, no one dared to touch Glasses Brother's whiskers.
"I know spring has arrived, and I also know that the arrival of spring is not just a time for reading books, because I've been through it myself." Glasses Brother composed himself and continued, "But I still want to use my experience to advise everyone present. We all know that 'a year's plan starts with spring', and we understand its meaning. However, most of the time, people just treat it as a cliché, saying it without putting it into practice. When you're ambitious and eager to make progress, don't blame your teachers, especially your language arts teacher, for teaching you the meaning of 'spring' and explaining its significance. They shouldn't be blamed or resented."
"As the ancient saying goes, 'Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.' Our teachers are engaged in this profession, we have taught you the skill of 'fishing', whether you can become a successful 'fisherman' depends on your own destiny."
Looking at the bespectacled man talking on stage, he is like a crazy religious fanatic, wildly praising God, oh no, it's not God, but the great profession of teaching. He is not teaching them to study hard, but guiding them towards this profession.
Just like the sentence "The silkworm dies after it has spun its silk, and the candle is extinguished after it has burnt out"
"It's almost May 4th, also known as Youth Day, which belongs to you. To relieve the pressure of intense studying and alleviate the fatigue of repeating daily routines, the school has decided to make this year's May 4th a joint celebration for all high school students. The county TV station will broadcast the event live. Therefore, the school is taking it very seriously, with each class arranging two performances, which will be selected through rehearsals and then performed on the day of the event. Students who perform well in this activity not only can receive rewards from the school but also have the opportunity to participate in a performance in the city. So, please grasp this opportunity, especially for those students whose grades are slightly behind, as their talents in other areas can make up for their shortcomings in academics. Of course, the premise is still to study hard and not to sacrifice academic achievement for extracurricular activities."
"As for the preparation of the two programs in class, let's leave it to our art committee member Yang Yi who is good at singing and dancing. Class monitor Ye Zhen will assist on the side. Please ask each student to strongly support us, not only for the sake of the class but also for the collective sense of honor, and most importantly, so that I can save face. If you all perform well, my face will be radiant, and I'll walk with my head held high..."
"Hahaha..." Glasses Brother's cold humor brings a wave of kind laughter.
Looking at the energetic and charismatic guy on stage, Cheng A found him to be quite interesting. When he got angry, it was like a king's wrath, as if he wanted to kill thousands with a single glare. But when he was being kind, he was like a friendly neighbor, even scolding his sister wouldn't be a problem. Of course, when it came to cheating people, he was also ruthless, for example, his own students... and also himself, who wasted time every day by opening the classroom door late. Cheng A thought to herself as she sat in her seat
"Xiao Yi, now you can show off your skills again. Try to make a stunning debut that day and let some ignorant people take a look. Hmph!" Pu Fang's mouth was as ruthless as ever...
But Cheng A felt a bit targeted by her. Looking around, within 10 meters in all directions, only he was closest to the three of them. It seemed that he had unknowingly offended this lady again...
"Xiao Fang, don't talk nonsense. This time I didn't even have any mental preparation, and it's hard to say whether I can handle it or not. Don't embarrass me later..." The school flower looked a bit worried.
"Don't be afraid, Xiaoyi. From elementary school to high school, we've been classmates for 10 years. Which school art performance have you not participated in? Which one didn't you win an award for? In my opinion, the top three are a sure thing." Liu Na saw the worried look on the school flower's face and quickly gave examples to prove her talent in the arts, to reassure her.
"Our little Y is much better than some men who only know how to flirt with girls in public. " Pu Fang continued to mock, while Cheng A, who was following behind her, didn't pay attention to her sarcasm and was about to pass by the three of them...
"Xiao Fang, why do I feel like you're scolding someone?" Liu Na asked curiously.
"Hmm... I'm just stating a fact."
"What's going on?" Liu Na asked.
"You asked about Xiaoyi, that day I and Xiaoyi saw with our own eyes at the entrance of the cafeteria, they were all hugging each other."
"Xiao Fang, don't say anything more, they were just helping someone up."
"Hmph! At this time, you're still speaking up for him and helping him? Others need her help, but I think he's just trying to bump into her on purpose." Pu Fang said with increasing indignation.
"Oh! So you were talking about Cheng A! Who did he hug?" Liu Na finally came to her senses.
"Who else could it be?!" Pu Fang rolled her eyes.
"Uh... it's Cheng A." The school flower discovered Cheng A lagging behind them by a step, and turned around to greet him awkwardly.
"Hey, I'm leaving first, you guys chat slowly." Cheng A said and didn't care about their reactions, quickly walking away.
"Hmph! A thief is always nervous!" came Pei Fang's mocking voice from behind.
"Now it's too late, someone has overheard us, and you're getting tongue-tied." Liu Na said helplessly.
"Hmph... I only mentioned it because I saw him in the back. If I hadn't seen Xiao Yi looking upset, I wouldn't have bothered to bring him up."
"You've seen it and still have something to say?" The school flower said discontentedly.
"Who made him so ignorant and bullying you all the time."
Heaven knows if he has bullied her? Has Cheng A ever bullied Yang Yi? If so, it's the author who is bullying...
