“I don’t ask for big achievements, and I just want to do things without regrets.” Ye Jian sat down with Teacher Tong and smiled, “Remember I said to you when I enrolled in school, sometimes hiding the edge does not mean showing weakness. It is also a way of protection. And then you said that only the fittest survive.”
“You also said, First Provincial High is a big dance, a sky for students to travel freely. Because of your words, I slowly started to get in touch with my classmates.”
Teacher Tong smiled and looked at the student, who remembered her words clearly. The pride in her heart was self-evident.
“To tell you the truth, when I returned to campus, I planned to isolate myself. If you hadn’t asked me to cooperate with my classmates from time to time and participate in group activities, I think that my two years in high school might really end up with me isolating myself.”
Ye Jian was not good at communication, not good at words, and Ye Ying was around. She didn’t imagine having an excellent high school life.
Later, as she gradually integrated into the class and often got called to the office to talk, Ye Jian’s way of dealing with things had a mellow. She became more flexible and was no longer as strong as a boy nor as soft as a girl.
The smile on Teacher Tong’s face was much deeper listening to this, “At that time, I asked you to fill in the admission information, and you pointed at the word “parents” and said that it depresses you.”
“You protected yourself at all levels at the time; you even put up a high guard against teachers and students. At that time, I was surprised how there could be such a deep guard as if you think teachers would hurt people at any time.”
“I went to see Principal Chen later on and learned about your junior high school situation; then I understood why you were wary of teachers. I knew that you’re a child that needs to be enlightened.”
“It’s all right now. You’re friendly with your classmates. Every student likes to talk to you, and they like to find you for ideas. Ye Jian, you are in a very good position now, and I hope that no matter how your future will be like, you’ll still be like the current you next time.”
“Continue to maintain an upward mentality, and I will watch you walk step by step further and higher. Let me tell you another thing about adulthood, whether you enter the army or society in the future; your personal connections are very important.”
“Except for Zhang Yueyan, Yang Yi, and the other girls in our class, the others are all from rich families, and many classmates that you have helped have a certain relationship at home.”
“Just have a look at today’s gathering venue. Zhang Yueyan and Yang Yi’s families paid the money together. In fact, they did this not for me but for you. In addition, several parents called me specifically to say thank you very much, and I hope I can give them your contact information. Ye Jian, this is your network.”
“As long as you keep working hard and always stand on the height that others want to make with you, your path will become wider and wider. Even if you encounter temporary difficulties, the people you have helped will reach out to you and give you a helping hand.”
“The experience that society gives you in life will also give you more space on your stage, and all of this stems from your efforts and is inseparable from yourself.”
Ye Jian seemed to understand something when she heard this; her clear eyes widened slightly, and then she whispered: “Back then, you arranged me to stay with Zhang Yueyan and the others, was it because you wanted to teach me how to maintain a certain relationship?”
“You know the answer in your heart. I don’t have to say it. This is the only selfish thing I have done.” Teacher Tong’s smile deepened, seeing that Ye Jian finally understood her arrangements.
