Chapter 47 The first day of school
Early in the morning, Sun Shan was pulled out of bed by Su, who helped him wash and dress him and put on new clothes.
Grandma Huang had woken up long ago and was sitting in the main room. She said kindly, "Shanzi, hurry up and eat breakfast, because you have to go to school soon."
I touched my grandson's clothes and found they were quite warm and he wouldn't be cold.
Sun Shan sat obediently in the chair. His breakfast was lean meat and scallop porridge, and he also had some fried rice noodles.
After breakfast, Sun Bomin urged, "Shanzi, pack your things quickly. It's getting late. It's your first day at school. You must not be late."
Today is their son’s first day of school. Mr. and Mrs. Sun Boming were very nervous. They couldn’t sleep the whole night and got up at dawn.
Sun Bomin went to the next village early in the morning to buy some rice noodles from a noodle seller and brought them back to fry.
The four Guyu sisters also got up early to help with the housework. Seeing that it was getting late, they worried about their brother and said, "Shanzi, Dad is right. It's the first day. You can't be late. The teacher will scold you."
Sun Shan said "oh" and stood up. He picked up the "schoolbag" that Su had prepared yesterday and was about to go out.
Huang hurriedly called out, "Shanzi, come here, take the red envelope, and everything will go smoothly."
Sun Shan took the red purse and thanked him.
At this time, Uncle Sun came in with the sons of the Sun family who wanted to go to school.
Huang gave them red envelopes one by one, and told them all to have good luck and study hard.
Degeer took the red envelope with a grin, mumbling, "Grandma, don't worry, I will study hard, work hard and earn money when I grow up to honor you."
Guang'er and Yong'er rolled their eyes at their third brother, saying that he was so slick and just like their father.
Uncle Sun's son Qing also came and went to school with Sun Shan.
Uncle Sun said that Qing'er has been studying for several years and can go to school by himself, so there is no need to send him.
Uncle Sun also said that if it wasn't De Ge'er's first day of school, he wouldn't have gotten up so early. After all, it was still winter and very cold.
After hearing this, Sun Bomin touched his head embarrassedly and thought to himself, if you don't send him off, I will. I only have Shanzi at home, and I don't feel comfortable with him going to school alone.
Huang instructed: "Go to school quickly, don't be late."
Watching my grandson run away, I feel happy. A family can be prosperous only when there are many people in it. If brothers and sisters support each other, life will not be too bad.
Sun Bomin carried lunch and took Sun Shan out of the house.
As we walked along, cold wind blew.
Sun Shan sneezed involuntarily.
Sun Bomin asked nervously, "Shanzi, are you cold?" Why are you sneezing? Are you not wearing enough clothes?
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Dad, I'm not cold, my nose just itched."
Sun Boming breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Uncle Sun, who was following behind, said with a smile: "Brother, Shanzi is dressed so well, how could he be cold? Don't make a fuss." The brother was too nervous. He asked a lot of questions when Shanzi sneezed.
Sun Bomin smiled and said nothing. Only Su Shi understood his suffering. His third brother had so many sons that he could not understand his feelings.
After walking for half an hour, the Sun family arrived at Zheng Tongsheng School.
Zheng Bo was still the gatekeeper. When he saw them coming, he smiled and said, "Come in quickly. The Master has been ready for a long time. It's almost time."
Uncle Sun smiled cheerfully and said, "Uncle Zheng, I'll trouble you to take care of the kid at home."
Zheng Bo waved his hand and said, "You two should go back quickly. No one is allowed to enter the academy except students."
Sun Bomin had no choice but to hand the book box and the lunch basket to Sun Shan, and said worriedly: "Shanzi, if you have any questions, just go to the teacher directly, don't be embarrassed."
Shanzi was a reserved person, and Sun Boming was afraid that something might happen to him, so he was timid and shy and didn't dare to speak out. That's why Sun Boming specifically told him this.
Sun Shan carried the book box and basket and said seriously, "Dad, don't worry, I will be fine."
At the urging of Zheng Bo, the students of the Sun family entered the courtyard of Zheng Tongsheng's home, and then the door was closed heavily.
Sun Boming stared at the gate, unwilling to leave for a long time.
Uncle Sun rolled his eyes several times and pulled his elder brother, who was known as the Twenty-Four Filial Sons, away from Zhengjia Village.
Sun Shan walked into the yard, followed Zheng Bo to the kitchen, and put the food on the shelf.
Zheng Bo said seriously, "You must recognize your lunch boxes. When the class is over, go to the kitchen to get your lunch."
The Sun brothers nodded to show that they understood.
Except for De Ge'er and Sun Shan, the other three left quickly and returned to the classroom.
Zheng Bo said lovingly, "De Ge'er, Shan Zi, come with me. I will take you to the school."
Sun Shan and De Ge'er nodded and followed him through the back door. Zheng's school was too serious, and De Ge'er, who was a bit frivolous, didn't dare to act rashly.
Soon they came to a small room with three tables. Zheng Bo said, "You two can sit anywhere. There are only three people in the elementary school class, and another one will be here soon."
Sun Shan and De Ge'er bowed to Zheng Bo as a scholar and walked into the classroom obediently.
As soon as Zheng Bo left, De Ge'er's nature was released, and he said loudly: "Shanzi, where do you sit? I'll sit next to you. Don't worry, no one will dare to bully you with me around."
Sun Shan looked at him speechlessly. There were only three desks in the classroom, neatly arranged in a straight line. Do whatever you want.
Sun Shan chose a seat by the window and De Ge'er sat next to him.
The Master had not yet arrived, so Sun Shan and De Ge'er looked outside curiously. De Ge'er whispered, "Shan Zi, who is the other one? Do we know each other?"
Sun Shan didn't know who he was, but Zheng Bo had told him before the registration that only three people would be accepted in the elementary school class.
De Ge'er asked again: "Shanzi, what did you eat for lunch? My mother made fried eggs with soy sauce. They were delicious."
Seeing that Sun Shan did not reply, he added: "When we have lunch, I will give you one bite. Just one bite. Don't eat too much."
I thought to myself, since I promised my uncle to take good care of Shanzi, I should also provide him with food. After all, I am the eldest brother, and as the eldest brother, I have a great responsibility.
Sun Shan shook his head and said, "I don't eat fried eggs. I have meat to eat."
When De Ge'er heard this, he seemed to be struck by something. He widened his eyes and said, "Shanzi, you actually have meat to eat?"
Could you give me a bite, please?
Sun Shan nodded without saying anything, nor did he offer De Ge'er a bite. He had to keep him in suspense and make him think.
At this time, a child hurried in from outside.
He was fair, tall and thin, with disheveled hair. Perhaps because he was walking in a hurry, he was sweating and his face was red.
Sun Shan noticed that the little boy was wearing a scarlet cotton gown and carrying a wooden book box.
The classroom became particularly quiet due to the boy's arrival. De Ge'er and Sun Shan looked at the little boy curiously.
After the little boy put his school supplies in place, he pretended to be calm and said, "Hello, classmates. I am Yang Qingbei from Yangjia Village. I am 5 years old."
Sun Shan knew Yangjia Village, which was next to Zhengjia Village, but he didn't know anyone from Yangjia Village.
Sun Shan bowed like a scholar and said with a smile, "Hello, I am Sun Shan from Sunjia Village, I am 6 years old."
De Ge'er also introduced Sun Shan, pointing at him and saying, "We are cousins."
Yang Qingbei nodded and sat obediently on the chair, but his eyes betrayed him as he stole a glance at De Ge'er and Sun Shan from time to time.
Sun Shan looked sadly at Yang Qingbei, who was one year younger than him but a head taller than him.
From this moment on, Sun Shan realized how short he was!