The Fourth Decade: Two Auspicious Events Arrive at the Door

  "Move it this way! Faster, pull the TV cabinet a bit more...it's crooked! How can you guys be so clumsy!" Li Lu'er directed Chen Zhiquan and Li Chao, never quite meeting her satisfaction.

  "Sister, it's so heavy!" Chen Zhiquan wiped the big sweat beads on his forehead and muttered to Li Lu'er with a pout.

  "Alright, alright, let's just leave it like this!" Li Luo'er felt embarrassed and stuck out her tongue. It was indeed a heavy old piece of furniture, and the two of them had been struggling with it for a long time without any complaints. She herself was still gesturing and instructing, which would only annoy others.

  "This TV seems a bit too big, it doesn't quite match our home!" Li Chao said, squatting on the ground with his chin in his hands, staring at the TV. However, having such a large TV in this room is indeed a bit out of place, not to mention that old yellow TV cabinet, which is both clumsy and heavy...

  "It doesn't fit, but if Brother enters it's fine, what a windfall! Don't be foolish, you fool!" Luo Er slapped him on the back, and Lei Chao yelped in pain. Yu Feng was massaging his back again, this is truly being angry but not daring to speak, can only stare blankly."

  "Look at this group of kids, it's really lively... but compared to when I was in the small courtyard of Si Lian, it's much more interesting. As for me... suddenly I've got some spirit too!" Grandfather sat in the corner of the wall, shaking his large fan and smiling as he spoke with narrowed eyes.

  "Ah! My arm, what's going on?" Chen Zhiquan exclaimed in shock.

  "What's wrong? What's wrong!" A crowd gathered around, chattering away.

  "Hey! Don't be so reckless! Are you trying to get sunburned? How embarrassing!" Lu Xiansheng said, rubbing Chen Zhiquan's arm, only to see layers of white skin peeling off.

  "How can I get sunburned?! I'm dizzy, could it be because of the time at Baiwanjia? That day was so hot, I wore short sleeves and didn't even apply sunscreen or wear a hat..." Chen Zhiquan looked regretful, complaining like a little girl.

  "It's just a little scratch, it's not like the skin is going to fall off! We've been shedding skin since we were young, and you're making such a big deal out of it. You're being too pampered, Second Young Master!" Li Luo'er pinched Zhi Quan's waist hard, pouting her mouth, with a face full of discontent. She really couldn't understand why this big boy was so sensitive.

  "Hey, Xian Sheng, after we take a break, can you buy me some sunscreen, repair lotion, and facial oil? Otherwise, my image as a fair-skinned person will be ruined!" Chen Zhiquan touched his arm, feeling more and more aggrieved. This smooth skin of his was ruined in just a few days, and his image was gone!

  "I don't know the road, let alone the street. Aren't you afraid we'll get lost?" Lu Xiangsheng said with a cold smile.

  "It's okay, there are so many people here, let's go for a stroll together after we're done resting. I haven't even been to the most prosperous area of the city yet!" Chen Zhiquan stared at Li Lu'er with a flattering expression on his face.

  "Lu'er, what do you think?" Lu Xiangsheng asked seriously.

  "No problem, haha, let's go together on Saturday afternoon and take a photo for the student ID card by the way." Li Lu'er couldn't bear to dampen Chen Zhiquan's enthusiasm. It was indeed time to take them out for a stroll; otherwise, it would be boring to always stay in this small courtyard.

  "Alright, it's settled then. Not one of us can be missing!" Lu Xiangsheng's eyes never left Lei Lu'er as he heard her confirmation, feeling a bit delighted that she was willing to go shopping with him, proving she didn't reject them.

  "Hehe, kids are so lively! I'll go cook for you guys, you play, and if anyone wants to watch TV, just turn it on, let's experience this high-definition TV too!" Li Jinyun smiled and put down the watermelon she was holding in her arms, then turned around to go cook.

  "Mom, I'll help you!" La'er followed closely behind.

  "I'm going too!" Xiaoxuan pulled Lu'er out together.

  "What are we going to do then? Ah? Lí Chāo?" Yang Ruòyún looked at Lí Chāo with some embarrassment.

  "Accompanying Grandpa to watch TV is also a proper thing!" Li Chao said with a proud face, only in front of Yang Ruoyun could the so-called masculine aura on him be released.

  "Okay, okay! Grandpa, I'll sit next to you and fan you!" Ruo Yun, who was usually so obedient, quickly moved a small stool over and sat down beside her grandfather, taking up the palm-leaf fan and gently fanning him.

  Grandfather watched the clear screen on TV, listening to Huangmei Opera, and couldn't help but feel extremely happy, leaning comfortably against the bed and sipping tea. Only Lu Xiansheng and Chen Zhiquan were left in the room, not knowing what to do, feeling like they were redundant, so they could only go back to their own rooms and sit down.

  "It feels like we're two idle people, nobody wants us to do anything!" Chen Zhiquan looked at Lu Xiansheng with a face of disgust and complained.

  "There's a lot going on! You go search the school's BBS forum first! Hurry up!" Lu Xiangsheng lazily lay on his bed, eyes closed, listening to him complain seemed to have become a habit already.

  "Huh?" Chen Zhiquan was somewhat perplexed, but still did as he was told and opened his computer.

  "I recorded something on my phone this afternoon, it seems that it can make a big stir."

  "What an attitude you have, whatever you say is just like that, what can you do to her, a girl who can't fight back or retort!"

  "She's not afraid of anything, no big deal! What about her dad? The principal! Isn't he quite formidable? Since his daughter is acting recklessly and we can't do anything about it, we might as well use her father's reputation to spread the word..." As he spoke, a sly smile rose up on Lu Xiansheng's lips.

  "You're ruthless!" Chen Zhiquan gave a thumbs up, but Lu Xiangsheng had his eyes closed and couldn't see it.

  "Alas, who made her a woman? Why must women make life difficult for other women?" Lu Xiangsheng let out a long sigh and shifted his body to the side.

  "Found it! Here's the address, you go send it, be careful with your information!" Chen Zhiquan excitedly opened the website and looked at his personal information in detail.

  "Haha, I found a reporter's name and information this afternoon when I was in class. Let's make him famous too! Send it out! We'll just wait for tomorrow to watch the show. It seems that from now on, all we can do is watch the show!" Lu Xiansheng put his phone down on the bedside.

  "What's in your bag?" Chen Zhiquan walked over and picked up his phone, carefully flipping through the information. Unintentionally, he saw Lu Xiansheng's bulging personal bag, somewhat puzzled.

  "What?" Xuan Sheng shifted his body back a bit, unzipped his pants, and a stack of brand new 100-yuan bills fell out.

  "It seems like there are at least 20,000, and some sister is really good..." Chen Zhiquan started to envy again.

  "Isn't she your sister? Stop messing around, or the goddess will hear it and slap you with a board again!" Xuan Sheng sent a message to Mei You.

  Chen Zhiquan turned back unintentionally and stared at the figure outside the window, stunned. He whispered: "Look inside the yard!"

  Lu Xiansheng turned around, didn't say anything, simply tidied up his hair and clothes, and went out to meet them. Although there was no expression on his face, it could be felt that in his heart he was extremely unwelcoming.

  "Shen Xuechang, you're really free today, it's rare to see you!" Lu Xiansheng's words were laced with a hint of blood, although he was smiling, his tone was icy cold.

  Shen Kai's face was a bit awkward, but he still replied politely: "I came to pick up Xiao Xuan and happened to see Luo'er."

  Li Jinyun came out of the small kitchen and saw Shen Kai, her already happy face was even more radiant with a smile, "Little Kai, it's been a long time since I've seen you, why haven't you come to play recently!"

  "This isn't just the beginning of school, there's not much time, and there are more things to do at school. Later on, when I have nothing to do, I'll come often, hehe! For you... Just now, I passed by the market and saw that these strawberries were fresh, my kid likes to eat them, so I bought some and brought them over. And also this yogurt, Auntie should drink more of it, it's good for your body." As she spoke, she handed over two big bags of things, and Li Jinyun was delighted.

  "Look at this kid, every time he comes it's always with big bags and small bags. In the future don't do that, it's really embarrassing. You're all still young kids, you don't have any money, and it's not like you're spending your own... just coming is enough for me, I just like seeing you!" Li Jinyun was overjoyed.

  "Ah, got it, Auntie! I'll definitely come more often from now on!" Shen Kai said with a glance at Lu Xiansheng, his eyes gleaming with a hint of smugness.

  Lu Xuan Sheng's face was as black as iron, he was so angry that his teeth itched, but he could only endure silently.

  Looking at Lu Xiansheng not being able to get angry, Chen Zhiquan felt a bit unjust, so he spoke in a mysterious and sarcastic tone: "No cause for courtesy, must be a thief or a scoundrel... Ah, don't know what guilty conscience he's harboring!"

  "What's wrong, Brother Quan?" Yu Yun blinked her big eyes and asked in a crisp voice.

  "It's nothing, some people just know it in their hearts!" Zhiquan was also furious, so he didn't want to give Shen Kai any face, but since there were elders at home, he couldn't lose his temper.

  "It's all right, how old are you kids? Nothing happened... What are you still talking about?" Li Lu'er pinched Chen Zhiquan hard, and Chen Zhiquan let out a breath, staring at Li Lu'er without responding to her.

  "Alright, alright, since all the kids are here today, let's make a few more dishes tonight. Everyone will be resting here for a while, and we'll be fine!" Li Jinyun looked at the children who were in a slightly changed mood, but still went into the kitchen, thinking it was better to let them resolve their own issues, as he himself had grown old.

  "Good girl! You're doing it right!" Grandfather said, puffing on his pipe beside the stove.

  "Hehe, let the kids handle their own affairs!"

  "Yes, our children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Our Lo has good fortune!" Grandpa smiled with his eyes narrowed.

  "Dad, you go rest for a while, soon Lao Er and Xiao Xuan will come over to help, this is exhausting!"

  "Alright, I'll go back to the house now..." Grandfather looked at the frolicking children, still smiling with narrowed eyes, sitting in the large rocking chair that Lu Xiangsheng had bought for him, leisurely swaying his fan.

  "Shen Kai, come here!" Xiaoxuan shouted loudly while standing on the edge of the low wall.

  "You little girl, show some respect or you'll be afraid no one will marry you! Calling me by my name directly!" Shen Kai said helplessly.

  "You're going to die! Are you trying to kill me? Why didn't you open the door for us? Why did you keep me and Luo Er stuck in the activity room? Do you know how hot it is in there? Do you know how thirsty we are? And even in the end, it wasn't you who opened the door for us, but Lu Xiangsheng and Zhi Quan breaking the glass to get in! The most ridiculous thing is that you're still framing them. Having a brother like you makes me feel sad! Don't recognize me as your sister from now on! I'm really disappointed in you!" Xiaoxian said, tears of grievance streaming down her face.

  "Don't cry, it's my fault, I was blind. It won't happen again! Don't cry, good little Xuan..." Shen Kai suddenly panicked and reached out to wipe away Little Xuan's tears.

  "It's unnecessary! Your hypocrisy!" Xiaoxuan turned her face and walked away, leaving Shen Kai standing alone on the spot, no matter how many reasons he had, he couldn't say a word, and let out a sigh.

  "What's wrong, feeling down? The feeling of being despised by your own sister, isn't it a bit heart-wrenching?" Lu Xiangsheng stood in front of Shen Kai with a cold smile.

  "Everything has me, I will solve it myself!" Shen Kai said firmly.

  "You? Can you?" Lu Xiansheng responded disdainfully.

  Like this, the two people stared at each other, ignoring everything around them.

  "Don't stand there like a fool, people will think something's wrong with us three! Come on, I'll take you to see our bedroom!" Chen Zhiquan pulled Shen Kai.

  "Haha, indeed, let's go, I'm also sincerely inviting you, but I don't know if the student union president has time to grant me an audience!" Lu Xiansheng remained indifferent.

  "Today, I have no interest!" Shen Kai walked straight towards the grass shed.

  "Xuan Sheng, he..." Chen Zhiquan felt a bit resentful.

  "Let him be, today at home, there are so many people, let him off!"

  Looking at Luo Er and others who were picking vegetables, Shen Kai took out a stack of materials from his backpack and placed them on the large bench.

  "Here, Luo Er and Lei Chao's application forms for both of you siblings!"

  "What's this?" Lao Er shook off the dust from his hands and wiped them on his apron before picking it up to take a look.

  "The scholarship application form and the difficult family assistance application, the school gave a total of 100 copies. We selected some classmates who met the conditions and handed out one copy to each person. On Monday, we will submit it to the student union, and after re-screening and ranking, we will submit it to the school leaders. It is estimated that in about two weeks, it can be approved. Specifically, how many quotas are approved is unknown, but having this opportunity is still better than not applying at all. Luo Er can apply for a scholarship, and Li Chao can apply for family assistance. If both applications are approved, neither of you will have to pay tuition fees, and the school will also provide subsidies for each semester!" Shen Kai explained in detail.

  "Is it really that good? But whether or not to apply is a problem, I've come many times before to sponsor individuals or groups, but every time we haven't been selected!" Luo Er was a bit worried, having applied several times without success, so this year she didn't even bother applying, with no expectation of getting it.

  "This time should be no problem, I'll put yours in front when the time comes!" Shen Kai said with a smile.

  "What's the point of putting it in front? Haha! What you said is really better than singing!" Chen Zhiquan was dissatisfied, and secretly scolded in his heart: "What kind of thing is this?! This Shen Kai?! It seems like he did something big, does he know that this is what our family's Lu Xiansheng brought back?! Dammit! Borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha!"

  "It's definitely possible to apply for it, write it down, Lu'er! Today seems like a double blessing!"

  Looking at Lu Xiansheng's firm gaze, Luo'er nodded slightly...