bookrandom Chapter 359 Freshman Registration
Chapter 359 Freshman Registration
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's already two days before the start of the new semester for freshmen.
A few days ago, Zhuang Chaoying carefully washed all the new pink and white striped checkered bed sheets, duvet covers, pillowcases, and pillow towels that A-Ling had made for Xiaoting.
After drying, it was packed into a luggage bag.
Pengfei naturally used military green bed sheets and duvet covers, which were the same work cloths that Ah Ling had received from the factory as payment for her wages last time.
New lunchboxes, towels, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, and washbasins—all the daily necessities are ready.
Xiaoting has two basins, one large and one small; Pengfei is a boy, so one basin is enough for him.
In addition, Zhuang Chaoying also prepared changes of clothes for the two children. Considering that the children might catch a cold or have diarrhea while traveling, he also specially went to get some common cold and diarrhea medicine.
Huang Ling made a special trip to the People's Department Store to buy ten packs of sanitary napkins for Xiao Ting, as well as a new hot water bottle. Xiao Ting had abdominal pain on the first day of her period, and the hot water bottle would make her feel better.
Everything is almost ready, and all that's left is for the children to embark on their journey.
On the other side, Song Ying was helping Dong Zhe pack his luggage, while Lin Wufeng handed her a neatly folded quilt cover.
“Wu Feng, sometimes I find it a bit annoying to have Dong Zhe around, but in the blink of an eye, he’s going to university and will only be able to come back during winter and summer vacations. I’m actually a little reluctant to let him go,” Song Ying said with emotion as she packed her luggage.
Lin Wufeng sat on the edge of the bed, folding Dongzhe's clothes, and gently comforted him. "The child is growing up and will eventually leave home. You still have me. I will always be with you."
"Wu Feng." Song Ying leaned against him and gently wiped away her tears.
At this moment, his parents were packing his luggage inside the house, while Lin Dongzhe went downstairs to cut a watermelon.
When he carried the sliced watermelon upstairs, humming a little tune, he found that his bedroom door was not closed and he immediately saw his parents hugging each other tightly.
Lin Dongzhe was slightly taken aback, then the corners of his mouth turned up and a smile flashed in his eyes.
He strode over, placed the watermelon on the table, and teased, "Mom and Dad, the watermelon is here. Don't let me disturb you, continue."
Hearing the noise, Song Ying immediately stood up and pointed at him. "Lin Dongzhe, are you asking for a beating? You even joke about your own parents. Come here and let me give you a couple of slaps to vent my anger."
Lin Wufeng suppressed a laugh and echoed, "Dongzhe, listen to your mother."
Lin Dongzhe smiled and sat down between his parents. "Mom, go ahead and hit me, I'm thick-skinned and can take it."
Song Ying and Lin Wufeng couldn't help but laugh at his mischievous appearance.
Song Ying earnestly instructed him, "You little rascal, how did you grow up so fast? You're going to university soon and leaving your parents. Dongzhe, when you're away from home, don't skimp on your parents' money. Make sure you're well-fed and clothed. You'll be at the same university as Xiaoting. Xiaoting is a girl, so you need to help your Uncle Zhuang and Aunt Huang take good care of her, okay?"
Lin Dongzhe put his arms around his parents' shoulders. "Mom and Dad, now you're college student parents too, you'll have something to brag about when you go out. I'll definitely take good care of Xiaoting, so don't worry."
Actually, Lin Dongzhe is eager to go to university to register, so that he will have the opportunity to be alone with Xiaoting.
Although Xiaoting can come to play with him during the day now, Pengfei is always there as a huge "third wheel," making it impossible for him to even hold Xiaoting's hand.
Thinking of this, Lin Dongzhe felt only anticipation.
Hurry up, hurry up, let the day of reporting for duty come quickly.
University, my university! I'm so excited and happy! And of course, there's my Xiaoting too.
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Finally, the day Lin Dongzhe had been eagerly anticipating arrived.
After breakfast, the two families headed to the bus station early in the morning, carrying large and small bags.
Qian Jin made a special phone call the day before. It was a great joy for these three children to be admitted to university. As an elder and someone who worked at the bus station, he definitely wanted to see them off in person.
At that time, he, Xiangdong, and Hualin were all sent to work in the same commune and went through those tough days together. Pengfei was like his own nephew.
Sending him to Shanghai is a way for me, as his uncle, to show my appreciation.
Qian Jin had reserved a spot for this trip in advance, and everything was arranged perfectly.
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Tu Nan and Wan Shu visited many attractions in Shanghai, including Jing'an Temple, the Bund, People's Park, and Jinjiang Amusement Park in Minhang District, which opened in 1984.
With its carousel, log flume, roller coaster, and Ferris wheel, Jinjiang Amusement Park is now a top choice for couples to enjoy their time together. The park is frequented mostly by young people.
They had a lot of fun these days, secretly kissing and hugging in secluded places, savoring the beauty of youth.
Happy times are always short.
On the day of registration, after completing the enrollment procedures, Tu Nan took his lunchbox and waited for her to come downstairs from the girls' dormitory to have breakfast together.
Their dormitory was on the first floor, and the window had a clear view outside. Wan Shu, sitting in a chair, immediately saw Tu Nan waiting by the roadside, and went out with her lunchbox. "Tu Nan."
"Wanshu, what do you want to eat this morning?"
"Let's eat some steamed buns."
Tu Nan and Wan Shu arrived at the cafeteria side by side. They found a seat by the window, ordered two bowls of millet porridge, six steamed buns, and some side dishes.
After eating two steamed buns, Wan Shu pushed the rest towards Tu Nan. "Tu Nan, I can't eat anymore, you eat them."
Tu Nan ate the rest and wiped his mouth.
The two of them finished washing their lunchboxes in the washroom.
They were walking towards the girls' dormitory at that moment.
"Today is the first day for Xiaoting, Dongzhe, and Pengfei to register. I'll be going over there in a bit. Wanshu, why don't you come with me to Fudan University?"
Wan Shu held the lunchbox in her hand and nodded gently. "Okay, I've been missing Uncle, Aunt, and those three little rascals too."
Tu Nan also had a lunchbox in his hand. "Then let's leave at ten o'clock sharp and go straight to the entrance of Fudan University to wait for them."
"Okay, see you at ten o'clock."
When Zhuang Tunan returned to the dormitory, he saw two people making their beds. Upon closer inspection, he realized that it was Senior Brother Dazhi and Yu Tao.
Tu Nan exclaimed in surprise, "Brother Dazhi!"
Dazhi was bent over, concentrating on making his bed, when he heard the sound. He looked up and saw his junior, Tunan. "Hey, who's here so early and made the bed? It's you, Tunan."