Before end-of-term exams, neither Mr. Han nor Mrs. Han had revealed the news of Zhen Yu’s transfer, so the Han Family Brothers had no idea about it. After a whole day of exams on Monday and dinner, Zhen Yu plunged into her room to organize her belongings.
The items that had to be placed out in the open were packed into a suitcase; she didn’t plan to take the luggage, and other miscellaneous items, especially the books, were all thrown into the Storage Space.
At that mont, she realized that the Storage Space didn’t necessarily require her to physically enter; she could use her mind to collect things.
Tuesday was another full day of exams. Once the exams ended, Zhen Yu greeted Han Mingyue, then she and Bai Xue went to find Qian Duoduo and Liu Ting.
After the four gathered together, for a while, no one spoke.
In such a suppressed atmosphere, Bai Xue, unable to hold it any longer, was the first to ask, "Why is no one talking? What’s going on?"
Looking at the only person who was still kept in the dark, Zhen Yu whispered in confession: "Bai Xue, I am transferring schools."
"What?" Bai Xue was initially stunned, then suddenly scread, "You’re transferring??!"
"Yeah!" Zhen Yu grabbed her flailing arm, comforting her subconsciously, "Don’t get worked up! I’ll co back to visit you!"
"Xiao Yu~~~" Bai Xue was very reluctant to let Zhen Yu go, tightly hugging her arm, "Can’t you just not transfer? Aren’t you living well at Han Mingyue’s house?"
"What?!! You’re living at Han Mingyue’s house?!" Both Qian Duoduo and Liu Ting yelled in shock.
Bai Xue was also staggered; she thought these two, being so close to Zhen Yu, would have known!
Zhen Yu covered her eyes; she had never ntioned to anyone about her family selling their house, so naturally, there was no need to explain where she was living.
Now, without caution, Bai Xue let it slip out.
But since she would not be staying there tomorrow, she planned to remind Qian Duoduo and the others not to talk about it, it should not affect Han Mingyue’s... early romance.
"My family sold our house, so...you know."
"We don’t understand!" Liu Ting was the first to shoot back, "Why do you need to live at his house? Doesn’t the school have dorms?"
"Exactly!" Qian Duoduo’s impression of Han Mingyue wasn’t too positive either, irritably looking at Zhen Yu.
Looking at their expressions, Zhen Yu knew they might have misunderstood sothing.
She helplessly explained, "My mom asked to stay there because there was an incident at the middle school in town at that ti!"
"..." Qian Duoduo and Liu Ting exchanged glances, tentatively asking, "Does your transfer have sothing to do with...?"
Unexpectedly, gossip-monger Bai Xue imdiately got it! Sotis, Zhen Yu couldn’t help but wonder if all of Bai Xue’s intelligence was used in such matters!
"Does it have sothing to do with Han Mingyue? What did he do to you, Xiao Yu? Are you transferring because of him?"
"You knew?" Qian Duoduo turned to look at Bai Xue.
Bai Xue blurted out carelessly: "She likes him!"
"Bai Xue!" It was too late for Zhen Yu to stop her; Bai Xue’s words, spoken too quickly, were heard by everyone.
Both Qian Duoduo and Liu Ting concurrently conveyed the sa reaction in their eyes - indeed... Zhen Yu was just putting on a brave face!
Bai Xue hadn’t finished her thought yet! Stumbling over her words, she continued, "What’s there not to know about this... What’s wrong, Xiao Yu?"
"..." Zhen Yu looked at her self-sabotaging friend, exasperated. What else could go wrong? Why would you blurt out such truths when you’re just idle!
Though she wanted to object, deep down, Zhen Yu knew Bai Xue was right.
Since she was leaving anyway, whether she liked him or not, let them think whatever they want...
With that thought, Zhen Yu shifted the topic, "I’m leaving anyway, please don’t ntion that I used to live at his house!"
"Okay!"
"Okay."
"I know." Bai Xue nodded, then asked sullenly, "When are you leaving? Tomorrow?"
"Yeah! I plan to take the 9 AM bus tomorrow."
"We’ll see you off!" Qian Duoduo and Liu Ting said at the sa ti.
Bai Xue imdiately followed up, "I’m coming too! When will you co back to see ?" Her eyes lit up as she spoke, then she added, "Or should I co to see you?"
"Depends when my brother feels like coming back!" Zhen Yu didn’t dare to make any promises, "You can co visit , but you must have Aunt Fu call first!"
"Oh..." Hearing that condition, Bai Xue felt her mom would never agree.
Zhen Yu didn’t bother with Bai Xue any further, leaving her to digest her feelings alone.
Then turned and asked, "Duoduo, are you confident about skipping a grade?"
"...Yes! About 80% sure," Qian Duoduo wasn’t entirely sure himself.
"Then I’m leaving Bai Xue in your care!"
"What do you an you’re leaving her to ?" Bai Xue, suddenly revitalized upon hearing her na, questioned quizzically.
Zhen Yu smiled, cupped her cheeks with both hands, and gave them a squeeze, "Duoduo will tutor you! Next September, I’ll wait for you guys at First High School!"
"First High School? Are you crazy!" Bai Xue’s face was squished into a funny expression, her eyes bulging.
"That’s right, First High School! Go for it!" Zhen Yu affird with a nod, releasing her hands.
"What go for it! Not even a nuclear bomb would help! Qian Duoduo might get into First High School, but how could I possibly get in! I’m such a poor student! Xiao Yu..."
Amid Bai Xue’s frenzied rant, Zhen Yu grabbed her arm and bid farewell to Qian Duoduo and Liu Ting.
"See you tomorrow!"
"Yeah! See you at the station tomorrow!"
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As soon as Zhen Yu got back to the Han Family, she found all four family mbers seated on the couch, obviously waiting for her.
Zhen Yu blinked, sowhat unexpectedly.
The sumr days are long, and school dismisses later than usual during exams.
So, even after hanging out with her three friends for a while, it was still just nearing dinner ti, and it was still bright outside!
As soon as Mrs. Han saw her enter, she stood up and said, "Xiao Yu is back! Go wash your hands and face, we’re going out to eat tonight!"
"Oh, okay!" Zhen Yu obediently went to put down her light backpack and washed up.
After washing, she ca to the couch where the Han Family was already ready and waiting, and Zhen Yu softly said, "I’m ready."
Mr. Han gestured grandly, "Let’s go! Tonight, I’m taking you guys out for barbecue!"
Seeing Han Jiayang, usually the most lively, looking listless, Zhen Yu couldn’t help but nod with a smile, humoring him, "Great! I love our northeastern barbecue the most!"
"Like it? Eat more later then." Mrs. Han said, while nudging her second son, signaling him to talk more.
But Han Jiayang just drooped his eyes and turned away, refusing to speak.
Helpless, Mrs. Han pulled Zhen Yu’s hand, sighing, "We all thought you’d be staying here for a long ti! These two kids, once they heard you were transferring schools, well, their moods have not been too good."
"I understand." Zhen Yu nodded, sympathetically encouraging the brothers, "Don’t be upset, we’ll et again in High School!"
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