Time is like water flowing in a river, it slips away unconsciously.
It is already New Year's Day in 2015, and the Spring Festival will be celebrated in just over 20 days.
Zheng Zhendong is in the midst of intense review. The final exam will be in the next few days.
Although you can answer many questions, you should not be careless. Besides, there are many historical and political issues that need to be memorized.
These things are not something you can just say, you must remember them clearly and answer them clearly.
However, the winter in the 1950s was really cold. Zheng Zhendong was wearing a thick cotton-padded jacket, and his hands holding textbooks were still shivering from the cold.
There is no heating or stove in the classroom, and the students are really suffering.
However, most people still study hard, hoping to get good grades so that they can live up to their families' frugality and save money for their studies.
Seeing everyone working so hard, Zheng Zhendong was also full of motivation and started studying seriously.
Only my deskmate Xu Damao was still carefree and unconcerned.
Zheng Zhendong also tried to persuade him several times. Although Xu Damao promised well every time, he still did not make any changes.
Later, Zheng Zhendong stopped trying to persuade him. After all, what he said three times was as cold as water, and what he said too much was just nonsense.
During the recess, on the way to the toilet, Zheng Zhendong stepped on the thick snow, making a crunching sound.
As soon as I came out of the toilet, I saw my classmate Lin Chengliang fighting with a boy in the second grade of junior high school.
Zheng Zhendong hurriedly stepped forward and separated the two of them, his movements somewhat leaning towards Lin Chengliang.
The boy in the second grade of junior high school opposite was very unhappy and yelled at the two of them to wait.
Zheng Zhendong was too lazy to pay attention to him and just helped the injured Lin Chengliang back to the classroom.
On the way, I asked Lin Chengliang why he had a conflict with him.
Lin Chengliang said that the road was slippery just now and he accidentally bumped into him. After apologizing to him, he still refused to forgive and cursed.
The two quarreled for a while, and finally got into a fight, which was what Zheng Zhendong saw.
The two returned to the classroom. When the students saw Zheng Zhendong supporting Lin Chengliang, they all asked what was wrong and if something had happened.
In order not to worry everyone, the two just said that they accidentally fell on the road. When everyone heard that it was a fall, they stopped asking.
Only Xu Damao, with sharp eyes, saw the faint slap marks on Lin Chengliang's face and asked in a low voice what was going on.
Zheng Zhendong saw that he had not hidden anything from him, so he told him about Lin Chengliang's fight.
After hearing Zheng Zhendong's description, Xu Damao said with a mysterious face.
"I've heard that the person you just mentioned is not a good person. We'd better be careful on the way back from school!"
After hearing this, Zheng Zhendong nodded, indicating that he understood.
If there are words, it will be long; if there are no words, it will be short.
After school, Zheng Zhendong and Xu Damao walked home together. Elementary school ended early, so they were alone.
As soon as I turned the intersection, I saw the boy from the afternoon, leading four or five people, blocking Xu Damao from Zheng Zhendong.
He shouted to Zheng Zhendong with an arrogant look.
"You brat, I asked you to mind your own business in the afternoon, but you still tried to sidetrack me a few times. Let me see if you are still awesome this time?"
When Zheng Zhendong saw this posture, he knew that there was nothing good he could do today.
He signaled Xu Damao to retreat, so that he wouldn't get splattered with blood if the fight started.
As the saying goes, villains die by talking too much, look at that guy still there, talking non-stop.
Zheng Zhendong kicked him away, then rushed into the crowd, punching and kicking him like a tiger rushing into a flock of sheep.
After a while, all the people in the group were knocked down.
Xu Damao, who was standing by, stared dumbly at what was happening in front of him, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.
Then he stammered and asked Zheng Zhendong.
"Brother Dong, what kind of medicine have you taken? Why are you so strong? It's much stronger than last time!"
Zheng Zhendong knows that this is all the result of hard work in Baduanjin in the past six months.
It seems that the hard work has paid off. At least my physical coordination, reaction ability, and strength have all improved a lot.
Ignoring Xu Damao's insistence, Zheng Zhendong walked directly to the boy just now.
He patted the other person's face with his hand and said.
"Be more honest next time, you can't offend anyone! Take your people with you and get out of here!"
The boy stroked his chest, picked up a few companions, and staggered deeper into the alley.
After watching a few people walk away, Zheng Zhendong said to Xu Damao.
"I said, Damao, can you keep your mouth shut? It's making my head hurt!"
When Xu Damao heard this, he decisively shut his mouth and followed Zheng Zhendong towards the courtyard.
The two walked into the courtyard, and it was already dark. After saying goodbye to each other in the middle courtyard, they went home.
Zheng Zhendong opened the door of his house. At this time, Zheng's mother had already prepared the meal and was waiting for him to come back to start the meal.
Zheng Zhendong looked at the dishes on the table, which were becoming more and more plain. He saw only one plate of boiled cabbage, which was not much, so he asked.
"Mom, you plan to feed us like rabbits. This is too plain. Our family shouldn't be in such difficulty!"
When Zheng's mother heard this, she said helplessly.
“Prices have increased a lot recently, and it’s good to have something to eat.
Our family has few sources of income, so it’s not enough to rely solely on my salary.
If you want to eat well, you have to use your capital. Who knows when prices will stabilize, but I can’t help it!”
After listening to Zheng's mother's complaint, Zheng Zhendong knew that the general environment was like this. After all, during the war, it was force majeure.
Coupled with the fact that some profiteers are hoarding goods and engaging in illegal activities, making it difficult for the country to make money, prices may not come down for a while.
I have thought about it a bit too much. It seems that the only way to go out after the holidays is to add some reserves to my family!
It happens to be winter, so I won't worry about spoiling it if I make more.
…
After eating and heating his feet, Zheng Zhendong got into bed and continued to study the book "The True Explanation of Medical Taoism". He didn't go to bed until about 11 o'clock.
When I got up the next morning, I performed a session of Ba Duo Jin in the courtyard, then washed my face and brushed my teeth.
After breakfast, Zheng Zhendong and Xu Damao went to school together.
Since winter, Zheng Zhendong has stopped riding his bicycle to school.
Walking in the cold wind, the two of them chatted while walking. After a while, they arrived at school.
As soon as they entered the classroom, Lin Chengliang was waiting for them anxiously. Seeing that they were safe and sound, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He quickly walked up to Zheng Zhendong and asked.
"Classmate Zheng Zhendong, were you okay yesterday? I heard others said that you two were stuck in traffic.
If you don't come this morning, I will ask the teacher for leave to see you!"
Looking at Lin Chengliang with a concerned look on his face, Zheng Zhendong patted his shoulder and said in a sincere tone.
"Don't worry! This matter is over. You don't have to worry about them coming to trouble you in the future!"
Xu Damao, who was standing aside, was about to brag about Zheng Zhendong's performance yesterday.
As a result, Zheng Zhendong glared at him and closed his mouth gloomily!