Chapter 1011
The Reserved Academic Genius vs. the Sweet Girl
Chapter 1011 The Reserved Academic Genius vs. the Sweet Girl (3)
During dinner, Grandma and I started talking about Xiao Yi.
“Ayi is smart and sensible, but his parents are unreliable.”
“After his grandparents passed away, he lived alone.”
Xiang Fei frowned slightly. "I don't understand what they're thinking. Xiao Yi is such a good student and so sensible. Why would they just abandon him?"
He sighed and said to the old man, "It's not that we don't care, but his parents both want to fight for custody of him and want to take him away."
"Anyone with eyes can see that this child is destined for great things!"
“Ah Yi doesn’t want to be with anyone and lives here alone.”
The old lady said, "He's about to be a senior in high school, and his parents are still causing him trouble. Can't they just let him study in peace? What if it affects his college entrance exam?"
Shen Xizhen suddenly received an urgent phone call, and his expression darkened.
Xiang Fei asked, "What's wrong with Xi Zhen?"
Shen Xizhen frowned slightly. "The export control policy of the US government has changed drastically, resulting in our company's chips being banned. Even if the ban is lifted, we will still need to hand over 20% of our sales revenue."
"If this problem cannot be solved, it will lead to unsold and discontinued production of our latest chips, and a significant decline in our international market share."
"I need to go to the United States to lobby the US government to relax restrictions and find a balance between the US market and our market."
Upon hearing this, Shen Shuyi said, "Mom and Dad, you can go to work without worry. I'll stay at my grandparents' house. Also, I want to transfer to the No. 1 Middle School in the city and live here. Don't worry about me then."
The negotiations are protracted, and they really don't have time to take care of their daughter.
Shen Xizhen and Xiang Fei looked guilty. "Xiaoyi, do you really want to transfer to City A No. 1 High School?"
"Yes, I love the environment here, and I want to stay with my grandparents too." Shen Shuyi added, "Mom and Dad, my grades are so bad. Maybe the atmosphere here will influence me and help me study harder and improve?"
Xiang Fei gently pinched her nose. "Just be happy. Don't force yourself if you can't concentrate on studying."
"That won't do. Where there's a will, there's a way. I have to work hard to succeed. I want to be as outstanding as my parents in the future."
"Xiao Yi has grown up." The old man and woman patted her head, then said to Shen Xizhen and Xiang Fei, whose eyes were brimming with tears:
"Don't worry about leaving the child with me."
“It just so happens that A-Yi is good at studying, so he can teach Xiao-Yi. Xiao-Yi is lively and can also play with A-Yi.”
Shen Xizhen and Xiang Fei had no better options, and their daughter's decision to stay was indeed a good one.
“Okay, I’ll arrange the transfer.” Shen Xizhen added, “Xiaoyi, next time you encounter any problems, be sure to tell us.”
"No matter how busy your parents are, they will always put your needs first."
"Okay~" Shen Shuyi nodded.
Shen Xizhen and Xiang Fei flew to Country M that very day. They left the transfer to their assistant and donated a library to No. 1 High School in City A. They also sponsored a group of impoverished students and installed air conditioning in every classroom. There was no reason for No. 1 High School not to accept Shen Shuyi as a student.
Based on her grades, she had no chance of getting into the top high school.
Because of the donation from the Shen Group, the principal of No. 1 Middle School directly arranged for Shen Shuyi to be admitted to the experimental class.
With everything arranged, Shen Shuyi stayed at home quietly for two days, chatting with her parents, who were very happy.
As the elderly get older, their energy levels decline, so they take a nap after lunch every day.
At this moment, Shen Shuyi was a little bored by herself. She stood on the second-floor balcony and looked at the townhouse next door.
That was Xiao Yi's home.
His house is always very quiet; you can't tell if anyone is home.
Shen Shuyi curled up in the wicker chair and took a light nap. In her hazy state, she heard intermittent laughter and chatter coming from downstairs, breaking the silence in the courtyard. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, got up, and slowly walked downstairs.
A young man with handsome features sat on a wooden chair in the main room, and he looked vaguely familiar.
When her grandmother saw her, she immediately smiled and waved to her: "Xiaoyi, your cousin Xiangtian is here. He's asking if you want to go swimming and catching crabs at the beach."
"cousin!"
The boy turned to look at her upon hearing her voice, his smile bright and warm.
He was very cheerful and handsome, with neat short hair that gave him a youthful look, relaxed eyebrows and eyes, and a natural, faint smile on his lips.
His skin was a healthy wheat color from the sea breeze and sunshine, and he was tall and slender, exuding the unique vitality of a young man.
He was a year younger than Shen Shuyi and was the son of Shen Shuyi's uncle. He was lively, outgoing, and exceptionally likable.
Xiang Tian stood up, his tone excited: "The weather is perfect, the water at the beach isn't cold, we can swim, and there are lots of little crabs hiding in the crevices of the rocks, it's so much fun. I'm going to call Brother Xiao later, does Cousin want to come with us?"
Shen Shuyi was still somewhat languid, but upon hearing Xiao Yi's name, her eyes brightened, and she immediately nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I was just thinking of going out to play."
Shen Shuyi changed into a short-sleeved shirt and shorts, tied her hair in a bun, put on a sun hat, and went next door with Xiang Tian to find Xiao Yi.
Both houses are townhouses, quite old-fashioned. The Xiang family's front yard is full of roses, while the Xiao family's front yard is much simpler, with few flowers and plants. The most eye-catching thing is the two grapevines in the yard, hanging upside down, which look very tempting, and there is a faint grape fragrance when the wind blows.
"Brother Xiao, Brother Xiao, are you home?" Xiang Tian's voice was very loud.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yi leaned out from the second-floor balcony and immediately saw Xiang Tian and a girl wearing a hat.
Shen Shuyi looked up and met Xiao Yi's clear eyes.
Their eyes met in mid-air, and she waved, "Brother Yi~"
Xiang Tian, carrying a bucket, said, "Brother Xiao, Grandma asked me to take my cousin to the beach to catch crabs. Let's go together!"
Just as Xiao Yi was about to refuse, Xiang Tian said that he hadn't gone out to play for almost the entire summer vacation, and he wanted to take advantage of the nice weather today to go out.
Upon hearing this, he was reminded of his grandparents. When they were still alive, he and Xiang Tian would often play until late at night before going home. How happy they were back then!
Xiao Yi nodded. "Okay, wait for me."
Shen Shuyi adjusted her hat and subconsciously sniffed; the grapes hanging on the trellis smelled so good.
Xiao Yi opened the door and happened to see Shen Shuyi sniffing. He had no expression and raised his chin towards the sky.
"Let's go."
"Alright, I've brought my tools. We're having grilled crabs tonight!" Xiang Tian pulled a crab claw out of the bucket.
Shen Shuyi and Xiang Tian walked side by side, their gazes fixed on Xiao Yi.
The boy walked with his hands in his pockets, his lips slightly pursed, and his face expressionless, as if he were lost in thought.
She didn't look at it much and continued walking forward.
Xiao Yi, who was lagging behind, was a little distracted as he watched the girl in front of him laughing and joking with Xiang Tian.
The girl seemed to find everything here novel, and she even jumped up to touch the branches and leaves of the trees along the way.
The white T-shirt seemed too short, revealing a glimpse of her slender, snow-white waist as she jumped.
Xiao Yi didn't look at her much and looked away. He simply took a few steps forward and walked behind the girl, blocking the view of passersby behind them.
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