She Only Cares About Cultivation-Chapter 1023 - 871: Super Star 45 (Second Update)
"No need, sis. I’m already old enough to just take a taxi with my suitcase. If one trip isn’t enough, I’ll make two. It’s not that far anyway. I just didn’t expect you to think of everything in such detail, like preparing beddings, and things like lunchboxes, kettles, basins for boarding. You’ve really thought it all through!"
"If I don’t think of these for you, who will? Fortunately, your school starts after mine. On the day you report, as long as the school doesn’t have an event, I’ll come back to see you off. Don’t say anything polite; this is your first time boarding, and this is the only way I can help. Once you’re at school, everything depends on you."
Because they had to board at school, F and M were left behind in the old family home in the Northeast by Ning Hao. There was no other choice since both she and Ning Hao wouldn’t have time to look after them. Leaving them with family was also a good thing, but being apart like this must be quite hard on the couple.
Ning Hao can cook on his own now. During the summer and winter holidays, he learned quite a lot from relatives, greatly increasing his independence. Compared to peers of his age, he’s already doing exceptionally well, which reassures Hua Yan that he can take care of himself meal-wise at home.
After settling things for Ning Hao, the next day she rode her bike to school to participate in military training. The high school’s military training wasn’t as strict as the university’s, so Hua Yan managed it with ease.
Upon arriving at Central Music, she found there were indeed many handsome and beautiful people there. Although they weren’t future stars, their musical education gave them a certain aura, a charm that exuded from within which you don’t often see in performing stars.
Hua Yan was also good-looking, not too short, had excellent grades, and was fashionably dressed without falling behind others, being a native of Beijing. So, there was no one who looked down on her here. On the contrary, many boys showed interest in her.
High school is a time when young boys and girls begin to develop feelings of affection. Sometimes, a few more words or a small favor can cause a flurry of whispers.
In this life, Hua Yan is destined to be a strong woman, as serene as a nun, politely distancing herself from any suitors. Within less than a week, she earned the title of "ice-cold beauty", which was quite something.
The day after a week of military training ended happened to be the last registration date for Beijing Fourth Middle School. Hua Yan hurriedly rode her bike home after the morning’s performance, then quickly packed things with Ning Hao, called a taxi, and took him to school with his bedding, suitcase, and daily necessities.
This was her alma mater, so she recognized many familiar teachers. Knowing that Ning Hao was her brother, the teachers immediately had a positive impression of him. Hua Yan wasn’t embarrassed at all, openly asking the teachers to take good care of him.
Initially, people didn’t understand how they were related until they saw Ning Hao’s file, learning that he had lost both parents and had been living independently with Hua Yan. After a long silence, the teachers finally said, "Outstanding people can rise above adversity, no matter what the circumstances. These two kids are remarkable. Coming to school for enrollment on their own, even just making their own beds, is something many classmates can’t manage. Indeed, outstanding kids are always someone else’s!"
After settling Ning Hao in, it was already night. He would start school normally the next day and stay at the boarding house tonight. He would even attend the evening self-study session to meet new classmates. From this moment, the siblings were truly going to be separated.
Luckily, they were used to being apart, and they could still keep in touch via mobile phones. Neither Ning Hao nor Hua Yan felt particularly sad, though Hua Yan did remind him about many things.
"Eat well, and don’t buy random things. I’ll come back over the weekend and give you a good meal."
When Ning Hao saw Hua Yan off, his eyes were red. Hua Yan also felt a myriad of emotions. Their sibling bond, while not overtly sentimental, was genuine. Hua Yan had been there for Ning Hao as he grew, teaching him independence, and this was something that would long stay in the young boy’s mind.
They both grew a lot, even the seasoned Hua Yan gained deeper insights into familial and friendly ties.
That night, Hua Yan returned to her own home to rest. The next day, after a good rest, she rode back to school. Since she didn’t stay in the dorms, she was allowed to ride her bike onto campus.
Like in middle school, there was morning self-study. Arrive at 6 am, end at 7:30 am, then a half-hour for breakfast, formal classes at 8 am, ending at 11:40. In the afternoon at 2, professional piano lessons started, and evening self-study was for reviewing cultural subjects. This was the schedule at Central Music Academy, and it was quite fulfilling.
This affiliated school had dedicated music rooms, each class had only thirty students, with one-on-five individual lessons from Monday to Friday, and full-day one-on-one testing on Saturdays. The demands on professional courses were even higher than cultural ones, because they were specialized. Hua Yan found it quite refreshing when she first joined. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
And rightly so, as someone who studied under Zhen Hao for two years and practiced diligently, her piano skills hadn’t fallen behind. In the experimental class in her first year of high school, she was outstanding. Most students in this experimental class were selected as promising prospects from the junior high department. However, Hua Yan’s presence put pressure on at least 20 of them.
The remaining nine were outstanding students sent from all over the country. Although they weren’t local, they were equally excellent, which meant increased competition. After all, each year, only three students get a guaranteed spot in Central Music College.
