boyutpedia Chapter 4 Enrollment
Chapter 4 Enrollment
September st.
Above the entrance of the 39th Senior High School in Nanlin City, a banner flutters proudly in the wind like a victory flag, which reads: "New starting point, new hope, No. 39 Middle School sets sail with you!"
That morning, Jiang Songchu left home at 8 o'clock sharp, as planned.
Her home is not far from No. 39 Middle School, only a 20-minute walk away.
Not too far, not too close, just enough for her to enjoy a leisurely morning stroll, plus the small task of observing the myriad aspects of modern life.
Along the way, she witnessed many heartwarming scenes of families accompanying their children to school for enrollment.
Students like Jiang Songchu, who are "lone rangers" and arrive with only a suitcase, are few and far between, making them particularly eye-catching.
Not far away, a petite and cute girl, upon seeing Jiang Songchu, seemed to have discovered a treasure. Her eyes sparkled as she waved to Jiang Songchu and ran over.
She said with a smile, "Hi, hello! I'm Yang Ziyi, a freshman at No. 39 Middle School. Are you also from No. 39 Middle School? If so, can we 'team up' together?"
Jiang Songchu looked Yang Ziyi up and down. The girl in front of him had a student-style haircut, a round face, and big eyes. She was wearing a yellow T-shirt and white wide-leg pants, and she looked petite and cute.
She politely replied, "Hello, I am Jiang Songchu, a freshman at No. 39 Middle School. It's nice to meet you."
After hearing this, Yang Ziyi nodded and immediately started chattering away like a little magpie as she walked with Jiang Songchu.
All the way, she kept praising Jiang Songchu's beauty, or perhaps they were very destined to meet, as they both came to the same place alone, as if they had found long-lost sisters.
Jiang Songchu smiled and responded to each of them. The two walked side by side toward the freshman registration area, and the scenery along the way became more vivid because of their cheerful laughter.
By this time, a number of people had gathered in front of the bulletin board.
Finally, it was their turn to check the class assignments. While Yang Ziyi was still trying to find her name on tiptoe, Jiang Songchu seemed to have a cheat code and saw the answer at a glance.
"We are all in Class 3 of the first year of high school."
"We're actually in the same class!"
Yang Ziyi instantly flashed a smile brighter than the sun, her radiant face showing great joy.
"It would be such a coincidence if we were still in the same dorm!"
Jiang Songchu smiled and nodded, "Yes, I appreciate your kind words."
After exchanging a smile, the two continued on their way to the dormitory.
Yang Ziyi suddenly said mysteriously, "I wonder if you've heard about the 'love-hate relationship' between our No. 39 Middle School and the neighboring Experimental Middle School?"
Jiang Songchu asked curiously, "I really don't know anything about this. Tell me quickly, is there anything I should be careful about?"
So Yang Ziyi started gossiping and talked about the "love-hate relationship" between the two schools.
"Originally, the two schools were located in the east and west of the city, respectively, and were both well-known cradles of academic excellence."
"Later, due to urban planning and demolition, the two schools were forced to relocate here together, and thus began a series of love-hate stories."
“Every year, we compete with each other in terms of the percentage of students admitted to top universities, the number of students admitted to Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Tsinghua University, as well as various competition championships. In short, we learn from each other and try to ‘learn from each other.’ No one is willing to give in to the other.”
"However, I heard that a student from Haidong City enrolled in Experimental Middle School this year with the highest score in the city."
"She not only excels academically, but also has won numerous awards for her various talents since childhood."
"Therefore, some people have already predicted that this year's freshmen of No. 39 Middle School will live in her 'shadow'."
At this point, Yang Ziyi pouted, looking somewhat unhappy.
She was considered an excellent student from a young age, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to get into No. 39 Middle School.
But after stepping into this place full of academic superstars, she felt as if her advantages had been diluted.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Songchu pondered to herself: The system must have its reasons for assigning me to No. 39 Middle School. I wonder what kind of tasks await me there.
She gently patted Yang Ziyi's shoulder and said earnestly, "She sounds very outstanding, but you're just as good! It's three years of high school, who can say for sure what will happen in the end? Don't be discouraged, let's cheer each other on!"
Jiang Songchu's delicate face revealed a seriousness that startled Yang Ziyi, but then her heart warmed, and she smiled broadly: "Okay! Let's work hard together!"
At this moment, the two arrived at the entrance of the girls' dormitory.
After checking, they were pleasantly surprised to find that they had actually been assigned to the same dormitory.
Yang Ziyi happily hugged Jiang Songchu: "I'm so happy! We really are in the same dormitory!"
The moment she was hugged, Jiang Songchu instinctively wanted to pull away.
After all, she had received strict etiquette education since childhood, and was not allowed to do such a thing.
But after realizing her current situation, she seemed to have a weight lifted off her shoulders, a slight smile playing on her lips, and she gently hugged Yang Ziyi back.
"Hello, my roommate and comrade-in-arms."
The two then happily found their dormitory—Dormitory 309, located at the end of the corridor on the third floor.
Upon entering the dormitory, the bunk bed with desk underneath, the private bathroom, and the sink made all the students very satisfied.
In a high school like Tianrong Modern, the dormitory facilities at No. 39 Middle School are already considered very good.
However, when Jiang Songchu saw the bed with a table underneath, the image of her personal maid's living quarters came to mind.
The only difference is that the maid's quarters are designed with a bunk bed.
In the summer when it was hot, the maids would sleep on the upper floor; in the winter when it was cold, they would sleep on the lower floor with a heated kang (a traditional heated bed).
Thinking of this, Jiang Songchu couldn't help but facepalm, inwardly laughing and crying at the same time: "The difference in their lives is simply worlds apart."
Her pampered life over the past decade had made her somewhat reluctant to move, but thinking of her mission, she composed herself and walked inside.
The two seats further inside have already been "occupied" by the roommates who arrived earlier.
At this moment, Ning An, the girl on the right, is tidying up her bed with her parents.
Upon seeing the two arrive, Ning An, with her head styled in an adorable bun, poked her head out and greeted them with a smile.
"Hello everyone! My name is Ning An, welcome to dormitory 309! From now on, we're family!"
The girl on the left, Qin Weiwei, was sitting in a chair playing on her phone.
An older woman was making and tidying up the bed for her.
She was wearing a white dress, her long black hair cascading down like a waterfall, and her face was as delicate as a porcelain doll, but she exuded an aura of "keep away."
After Qin Weiwei glanced up at the two of them, her eyes showed amazement when they landed on Jiang Songchu.
She said with a slightly arrogant tone, "Hello! My name is Qin Weiwei."
"Hello! My name is Yang Ziyi! Please take care of me in the future!"
Yang Ziyi didn't pay attention to Qin Weiwei's gaze and attitude, and continued to greet her happily.
"Hello! My name is Jiang Songchu."
Jiang Songchu nodded and greeted them before starting to clean and settle in the area near the door with Yang Ziyi.
After a vigorous cleaning, everyone in dormitory 309 finally tidied up this little space and made it look brand new.
"Miss, I've finished packing here, so I'll head back now. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything."
The aunt who was making Qin Weiwei's bed said to her with a respectful expression.
Qin Weiwei was intently staring at her phone screen, maintaining her "aloof" demeanor. She merely nodded symbolically, which was considered as "approving" the aunt's request to leave. Upon seeing this, the aunt politely said goodbye and left.
At this moment, Ning'an's father came online. He lovingly stroked Ning'an's head while starting his "parental nagging mode".
"Ning'an, you must study hard at school and build harmonious friendships with your classmates. Your mother and I will be returning to our posts now."
Ning's mother nodded gently in agreement.
"Yes, An'an. If you encounter any problems, you can ask your teacher for help, or call us."
"Remember to take good care of yourself, stay away from sugary drinks and junk food, eat on time, and stay healthy!"
Upon hearing this, Ning An immediately hugged her mother tightly, pleading, "Oh, Mom and Dad, I know! When I come home this week, I want to eat Mom's homemade cola chicken wings!"
Upon hearing this, Ning's parents smiled broadly, waved goodbye, and left the dormitory with a mix of joy and worry.
At this moment, the remaining four people in the dormitory stared at each other, and the atmosphere became a little awkward, but it was quickly broken by a burst of laughter.