The mountain was actually quite fun and not as boring as Zhang Yansheng thought it would be.
Old Madam Zhang's villa was located halfway up the mountain. Looking up, there was a mountain to climb. Looking into the distance, one could see villages in the fog on the other mountains. Not only was the air fresh, but there were also layers of autumn scenery in the mountain forest. Fruits were everywhere, and it was especially rustic.
There was also a waterfall and a pool at the back of the mountain, and it had been developed with Old Madam Zhang's money. This was not a scenic spot, and it was a mountain that had been privately bought. Old Madam Zhang had bought several nearby mountains. Planting some things was secondary, and she mainly wanted this quiet environment.
For example, the waterfall and pool at the back of the mountain would become Old Madam Zhang's private landscape after development. This environment was much better than the swimming pool at the villa in the city.
However, it was autumn now, and they could only play in the water in the afternoon when the water was the hottest.
Even so, Zhang Shuocheng played like crazy. He climbed trees, dug for insects, picked fruits, and piled up mud. He was so happy that he forgot about home.
He played so happily that he did not cause any trouble for the adults. He asked them to eat, do his homework, and do his homework.
Old Madam Zhang observed for a few days and was quite surprised.
Liang Yingying had been in the Zhang family for many years. Old Madam Zhang did not forget that they were her biological grandchildren, but she could not get close to Liang Yingying's two children. One was always timid, and the other was obviously uneducated.
She did not expect that the two children would change so much after not seeing them for a while.
Zhang Shuocheng was much more obedient, and Zhang Heling was also quite good at managing his younger brother.
"Hehe, come." Old Madam Zhang waved Zhang Heling over as they walked on the mountain path. "Tell Grandma, how did you manage your younger brother so well? How did you make him obedient? "
Zhang Heling was wearing a sun hat and holding a net for catching insects. His little face was red from running, and he honestly said, "My sister told me to manage him. If Zhang Shuocheng is not obedient, my sister will beat him. He is most afraid of my sister. "
Old Madam Zhang became interested and asked her how Zhang Yansheng beat Zhang Shuocheng. Old Madam Zhang listened with great interest.
"That's the way it should be!" she said.
Zhang Heling covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes curved. Grandmother Qi looked at her and felt that she was much cuter than before. She patted her head and said, "Go, go and play."
At that moment, Zhang Shuocheng shouted, "Sis! Sister, come quickly! There's a great green insect here! "
"Coming! Don't kill it yet! "Zhang Heling held the net and ran away quickly.
Her eldest granddaughter, second granddaughter, and eldest grandson had all grown up. It had been a long time since Old Madam Fu had experienced such childish fun. She could not help but smile.
Zhang Qi held the old lady's arm as they took a stroll. From afar, they saw the two little ones squatting on the ground and fiddling with the great green insect. Meanwhile, Zhang Yansheng stood beside them with her hands on her hips. She smiled and said, "Seriously, Yanyan came all the way here to fulfill his filial piety, but in the end, he's being held back by the two little ones. He doesn't even have the time to accompany you."
The Old Madam smiled. "As the elder sister, she has to take care of her younger siblings. This is her responsibility."
As they were talking, Zhang Yansheng came over.
"Grandmother." She asked, "Are you tired? If you're tired, you should go back first. The two of them haven't played enough yet. "
"Don't underestimate me." The Old Madam said angrily, "I can walk this path twice without breaking a sweat."
Zhang Qi carefully supported the Old Madam and smiled at Zhang Yansheng. "Grandmother, I'm here. You don't have to worry. Go keep an eye on the two of them. Don't let them run around. The mountains are quite dangerous. "
"It's okay. Let's go sit there." The Old Madam pointed at the outdoor bench under the tree in front of them. "Let's watch them together."
The three of them walked over and sat down. The bench was not far from the two little ones. Not only could they watch them, they could also hear the two of them chattering.
Zhang Shuocheng wanted to roast the great green insect, but Zhang Heling felt that it was too cruel and did not allow it. The two little ones were arguing.
It was very interesting.
As soon as they sat down, Zhang Qi asked, "How's Yanyan doing in school now? Can he still keep up in the preparatory class? "
This was a topic that the Old Madam was also concerned about. She also asked, "Yeah, how's No.1 Middle School?"
"School is good. I'm not good. " Zhang Yansheng admitted honestly. "I was at the bottom of the class in the monthly exam. Although I wasn't the last, I'm still not good. If I don't work hard, I'll be brushed down. "
Zhang Qi's eyes flashed with disdain and pride.
The Old Madam laughed and patted the back of Zhang Yansheng's hand. "It's good that you know you can't do it. I think you know it well. Grades don't decide everything. As long as you know how to work hard, that's good enough. "
Zhang Yansheng also laughed and said, "Although that's true, in school, everything is still measured by results. There are many straight-A students in my class. I have a classmate who memorizes notes like calligraphy. He's a boy. I now feel that studying at No.1 Middle School was the right choice. If someone like me went to a private school, I'd definitely be lazy and won't be able to learn anything. Only in an environment like No.1 Middle School, there's a lot of pressure. Everyone around me is studying hard. In this kind of atmosphere, I don't dare to relax. "
"Public schools naturally have their advantages," the Old Madam said disapprovingly. "Actually, I've always disagreed with letting children go to private schools. Our country is strong in basic education. The best education resources are in public schools. Even if you want to go abroad in the future, you have to build a good foundation first. There's no need. "
When the Old Madam said this, Zhang Yansheng didn't look at Zhang Qi, but he could feel Zhang Qi's uneasiness from the corner of his eye.
Zhang Qi was the first grandchild of the Zhang family, so she received a lot of attention from the Old Madam after she was born. Under the Old Madam's interference, Zhang Qi went to a public school.
However, Zhang Yansheng's aunt was very unhappy about this. However, the Old Madam was a woman of her word. She didn't dare to oppose her openly in front of the Old Madam, but she complained a lot in private.
Later, the Old Madam found out about those complaints and stopped interfering with her first grandchild, Zhang Lin. The Old Madam fulfilled her wish and sent Zhang Lin to a private school.
However, she soon found that the Old Madam was more and more biased towards her second daughter-in-law, who was Zhang Yansheng's mother. She also found that the Old Madam no longer interfered with Zhang Qi and Zhang Lin's affairs. However, at the same time, her love and concern for them also faded.
Zhang Yansheng's aunt was a little flustered. She discussed with her husband whether or not to send Zhang Lin to a public school again. After the Old Madam found out, the Old Madam called Zhang Yansheng's uncle over and scolded him. "Since you've chosen your path, just follow it. Don't go back and forth. Why do you have to torture the child? Xiao Lin has already adapted to the atmosphere of a private school. If you suddenly send him back to a public school, how can he not be upset? "
Only then did the matter drop.
However, Zhang Yansheng's aunt often complained at home. She complained that the Old Madam was domineering and that the Old Madam was biased towards her sisters-in-law and nieces. She was also worried that the family would suffer losses when the inheritance was distributed in the future.
Zhang Qi listened to her mother's complaints and worries since she was a child. She saw her cousin, Zhang Yansheng, as her competitor.
Fortunately, her cousin, who was always praised by the adults as "someone else's child," gradually became mediocre after her aunt passed away. She and her younger brother, on the other hand, continued to excel and crush her cousin.
Without her aunt to take care of her, her cousin became more and more immature. Gradually, she also lost her grandmother's favor. Zhang Qi was originally secretly happy. Unexpectedly, when she entered high school this year, it was as if she was suddenly enlightened and became sensible again.
As for the Old Madam, she was biased … No matter how hard Zhang Qi tried to appear good in front of the Old Madam, the moment Zhang Yansheng showed any signs of goodwill, the Old Madam would immediately side with her.
Zhang Qi secretly bit her lip.
Zhang Qi had been secretly observing Zhang Yansheng for the past few days. At the same time, Zhang Yansheng was also observing Zhang Qi. Both of them gained something from each other.
The Old Madam was also observing the two of them.
After dinner, Zhang Yansheng sat on the deck chair in the courtyard and looked at the stars. Suddenly, someone patted her head. Zhang Yansheng looked up. The Old Madam had come over at some point.
Zhang Yansheng hurriedly got up and gave the deck chair to the Old Madam. She even asked, "Won't the mosquitoes bite you when you spray them?"
The air in the mountains was good, the scenery was good, and the water was good as well. The only problem was that there were too many mosquitoes. Zhang Yansheng always carried a bottle of 'Mosquitoes Don't Bite' and 'Cooling Ointment' with her. She quickly took it out and sprayed it on the Old Madam.
"You're getting better at taking care of people." The Old Madam sighed. "If your mother saw you now, she would definitely be very happy."
"Forget it." Zhang Yansheng said unhappily. "If my mother was still alive and saw these two little ones, she would probably be angered to death by my father."
The one who had cheated on her was her own son. The Old Madam was a little embarrassed. She sighed and said, "It's my fault for not teaching your father well."
"What does it have to do with you?" Zhang Yansheng said. "He's not a child anymore. He knows what he's doing. "
The Old Madam sighed and didn't want to dwell on this matter. She changed the topic and said, "I see that you're becoming more and more like an older sister. Are you getting along well with Hehe and Shuoshuo?"
Zhang Yansheng lowered her eyes and said, "The two of them have already been born. There's no way I can stuff them back into that surnamed Liang's stomach. Moreover, every injustice has its perpetrator and every debt has its debtor. The ones who wronged my mother were my father and that woman, not those two little brats. "
"Leave adult matters to the adults. You, ah, you're also a child. Little Min has already passed away for many years. She definitely wanted you to live your life well and not because of her and your father's quarrel. Don't always be angry for Hehe's mother. Your father isn't an idiot. She won't be able to cause any big waves. "The Old Madam comforted her.
Zhang Yansheng felt that these words were a little familiar. She suddenly remembered that her 'grandmother' had advised her in the past.
However, she was still young and full of resentment. How could she listen to such words? After that, she became estranged from her 'Grandma' to such an extent.
She was silent for a while, then nodded. "I understand. I won't let her affect my life. "
The Old Madam was very gratified. She asked kindly, "I saw that you were sitting here for a long time. What were you thinking about that made you so lost in thought?"
Zhang Yansheng answered honestly, "I was thinking about Sister Qiqi."
The Old Madam revealed an interested expression. "Oh?"
"Sister Qiqi seems to have a very clear goal in life." Zhang Yansheng said, "Brother Xiao Lin as well. I heard that he wants to go to a foreign university. He has a target school and something he wants to learn."
The Old Madam listened patiently.
"I don't." Zhang Yansheng said, "Grandmother, I know that I should study hard, but I don't know what my goal in life is. The classmates around me are all very hardworking, but when I ask, they say that of course you have to work hard, go to a good university, and have a good education. Only then can you find a good job, get a high salary, and earn more money. "
"But I've never lacked money. I also know that no matter how hard they work in the future, the money they earn may not be as much as my pocket money now. That's why I'm so lost. "
"I know that I should work hard, but I don't know what I should work hard for."
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