With Lu Xingzhi's company, Jiang Yao did not really step out of the house in the few days when her school had reopened. Both of them spent most of their time at home. During the daytime, they would read some books, watch television, and chit-chat, whereas, during the night, they would play cards with Mr. and Mrs. Lu. Four of them made for the perfect number of players for a trick-taking card game called Sheng Ji'.
Time flew by, and her school term began in a blink of an eye.
Because of Lu Xingzhi's company, Jiang Jie and Jiang Lei canceled their train tickets, as Lu Xingzhi was able to accompany his wife to register at her school.
Early in the morning, Mrs. Lu started to nag a little, as she was worried about Jiang Yao because it was her first time traveling so far. One moment she was reminding Jiang Yao to bring all her stuff, the next she was advising Jiang Yao to study hard at school and not to cause trouble. But after she finished talking, in less than two seconds, she corrected herself by telling Jiang Yao not to be afraid of causing trouble and not to endure it if she was wronged outside as she could always tell them her problems.
"Okay, Mom, we should go." This was not the first time Lu Xingzhi had seen his mother's nagging ability. When he first went to university, he did not allow his family accompanies him, and he had also been nagged by her for a few days.
"Jiang Yao is not a three-year-old kid anymore, don't worry too much," Mr. Lu advised her from the side.
"Mom, don't worry, I know. Being outside, I'll endure it if I can, and if I can't, then I won't. I won't provoke anyone, but if others provoke me, I'll definitely not endure it all by myself." Of course, Jiang Yao knew that Mrs. Lu was concerned about her. From another perspective, if she was not Lu Xingzhi's wife, would Mrs. Lu be so concerned about an outsider?
Upon hearing Jiang Yao's reply, Mrs. Lu stopped worrying. "You're so clever, you always understand what I say. Okay, quickly get into the car, don't miss the train."
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