What's your feeling at the beginning? The aloof lawyer is crying!

On a night so quiet that you could hear your heartbeat, the moonlight shone through the window, casting a mottled silver glow on the floor of the living room. The family sat around the coffee table in the living room, and the warm yellow light was like a soft veil, gently shining on everyone's face, reflecting their solemn and concerned expressions. Jiang Tingyan was the first to break the somewhat depressing silence. He leaned forward slightly, his eyes locked on Lin Yuelin, his eyes full of concern and seriousness: "Yuelin, we know that you are now standing at an important crossroads in your life, and you are very conflicted. This is a very important decision about your future. Don't be in a hurry, tell us which of the two paths of dance and academics do you prefer?"

Lin Yuelin bit her lower lip slightly, and her pink lips seemed to be bitten by her. She lowered her eyes slightly, thought for a moment and then slowly said: "I love dancing. When I dance on the stage, I feel like I am shining, and all eyes are focused on me. That feeling makes me intoxicated. But I also know clearly that academics can open a door to a wider world for me and give me a deeper knowledge perspective. I really don't want to give up any of them."

Lin Wanyi gently reached out her hand, gently held her daughter's slightly nervous hand, and whispered softly: "Baby, you have to know that no matter which path you choose in the end, we will stand firmly behind you and give you the strongest support. If you choose dance, mom and dad will help you contact the famous dance masters in the industry at all costs, and find more performance opportunities for you to shine on the big stage, so that you can continue to climb and grow in the bright starry sky of dance. But you must also be mentally prepared. The road to dance is by no means smooth sailing. It may be full of thorns, hardships and uncertainties. This requires you to have a belief that is firmer than steel and a perseverance as tenacious as weeds to face every challenge and setback."

Jiang Tingyan nodded in agreement and said, "If you are inclined to study, we will also do our best to support you to enter those high-quality institutions with strong faculty and rich teaching resources. We will create a quiet and comfortable environment for you to study without distraction, provide all the learning resources you need, and accompany you to travel freely in the vast ocean of knowledge. But the academic road is also full of obstacles. You need to spend a lot of time and energy, endure loneliness, keep your original intention, study every knowledge point diligently, and overcome every problem."

Lin Yuelin listened to her parents' words quietly, her heart was full of mixed emotions, full of emotion and entanglement. She slowly closed her eyes, her thoughts began to drift, and she carefully recalled every detail of her dance rehearsal, the sweat that shed like rain, the happy moments when she smiled at her partners, and the highlights of the stage under the spotlight. Each picture was like a bright star, flashing in her mind. On the other hand, the sense of accomplishment that came naturally when solving difficult problems in the learning process, and the hungry desire for new knowledge, also surged into her heart like a tide.

In the days that followed, Lin Yuelin actively participated in some dance training camps and academic lectures, trying to feel the unique charm and severe challenges of both more deeply. In the dance training camp, she was like a tireless butterfly, sweating hard on the training ground, feeling the fierce collision of the limits of her body and art. Every rotation and every jump of hers was full of power and beauty. The instructors of the training camp could not help but brighten up and praise her performance. They all thought that she had extremely high talent and unlimited potential, as if she was a rising star in the dance world, destined to break out a vast world of her own in this field. In the academic lectures, the profound and easy-to-understand explanations of those knowledgeable professors were like a magic key, slowly opening the door to her exploration of the world of knowledge. She sat in the audience, her eyes flashing with curiosity and desire, deeply attracted by the profound charm of literature and history, and her mind could not help but imagine herself immersed in the vast ocean of books, constantly exploring the unknown like a brave sailor.

After a period of personal experience and in-depth thinking, Lin Yuelin gradually had her own clear ideas. She carefully selected a sunny afternoon and called her parents together again. At this time, she stood tall and straight, with an unprecedented firmness in her eyes: "Mom and Dad, I have made up my mind. I don't want to give up dancing. It is the flame burning in my heart and the sustenance of my soul. But I don't want to miss out on academics. I am eager to pick more flowers of wisdom in the garden of knowledge. I want to try the path of an art specialty student, which will allow me to continue dancing on the stage and to study the literature and history knowledge that I am interested in. I believe I can live a wonderful life of my own on this unique path."

Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi looked at each other and saw relief and support in each other's eyes. Jiang Tingyan smiled brightly and said, "Yuelin, as long as you make the decision after careful consideration, we will fully support you without reservation. We firmly believe that you have enough ability and talent to overcome all obstacles on this road full of challenges and opportunities and shine with your own dazzling light."

After determining the direction, Lin Yuelin devoted herself to the preparation for the art specialty exam. Jiang Tingyan asked around and used all his connections to finally contact a famous teacher who is highly respected in the dance world and has trained countless excellent dancers. This famous teacher has a rigorous yet flexible teaching style. After carefully observing Lin Yuelin's dance, he tailored a training plan for her, from strengthening basic skills to improving dance expression, every link is carefully designed. Lin Wanyi communicated with the teachers at the school and developed a scientific and reasonable study plan for Lin Yuelin, arranging her study time reasonably to ensure that she has enough time for dance training without delaying her cultural knowledge learning.

Lin Yuelin shuttles back and forth between the dance studio and the study room every day, like a tireless spinning top. In the dance studio, she practices dance skills diligently under the guidance of a famous teacher, repeatedly pondering every movement, striving to achieve perfection. She often practices dozens of times in front of the mirror for a turn or a look, and her training clothes are soaked with sweat, but it does not affect her enthusiasm at all. In the study room, she buries herself in books, earnestly studying cultural knowledge, reciting ancient poems, studying mathematical formulas, and understanding historical events, not missing any knowledge points.

However, in stark contrast to Lin Yuelin's sensible and well-behaved character, her younger brother Lin Ruize seems to be possessed by a mischievous little devil. He is at an age that makes parents anxious and even dogs hate him. This little guy is like a perpetual motion machine, with endless and inexhaustible energy. He can't stop from morning to night. His quirky and mischievous character is like a small bomb that may explode at any time and cause endless troubles, making Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi always nervous.

The thing that Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi fear most now is that the screen of their mobile phone suddenly lights up without any warning, showing the incoming call number from Lin Ruize's school teacher. You know, Jiang Tingyan is well-known and powerful in the law firm. When dealing with various complex and difficult legal cases, he can always rely on his wisdom, calmness and rich experience to easily cut through the thorns in the ocean of law. The brilliant achievements he has made and his admirable and lofty status in the industry are enough to make his peers admire him. However, once faced with the various and endless troubles that his naughty son has made in school, he often seems to be at his wit's end and helpless. He often sighs helplessly when he is alone in the dead of night, feeling that he has been in the legal world for many years, and has never been so embarrassed and lost face when facing those unfathomable legal provisions and tricky opponents. However, because of his son's frequent troubles, he frequently finds himself in all kinds of embarrassing and awkward situations. He either has to smile and bow to the other parent to apologize humbly, or he is anxiously rushing to apologize. The feeling of exhaustion is really indescribable.

Let's talk about the last headache. The school playground during the break should be a sea of ​​joy full of laughter and youthful vitality. Lin Ruize and several like-minded and equally naughty friends were playing in the corner of the playground. At first, they were just playing some innocent, simple and rustic chasing games, chasing each other, and laughter echoed over the playground. But not long after, Lin Ruize's quirky head, which seemed to be full of strange ideas, suddenly popped up an extremely "novel" idea, like a magic trick. His eyes rolled around, as if a cunning light flashed in an instant, and then a "wonderful" plan took shape in his little head. He was so excited that he called out to his friends like a little commander, with an irrepressible excitement in his voice: "Hey, friends! Let's not just play these old-fashioned games. I have a great idea! Look at the pile of pebbles used to decorate the campus flower beds on the edge of the playground. How about we have a unique 'pebble shooting contest'? Let's use the trash can not far away as our basket and see who can shoot the most accurately!" His friends were moved by his vivid description and excited look. Their eyes lit up and they responded to his "creative" proposal. So, like wild horses, they quickly rushed to the pile of pebbles, then bent down, picked up the pebbles, and threw them at the trash can with all their strength. At the beginning, perhaps the goddess of luck favored these naughty ghosts. Although the stones they threw were a little off, there was no big problem. Occasionally, a few stones brushed the edge of the trash can and flew past, which also caused the friends to cheer. But as they played more and more vigorously, their emotions became more and more excited, and their accuracy became worse and worse. A stone seemed to be given an evil mission, like a wild horse that had run away from its reins. After drawing a crooked arc in the air, it hit the window glass of a classroom next door with a crisp and loud "clang". The glass instantly became like a fragile spider web, with countless cracks spreading around the place where the stone hit as the center. Then, with a "crash", the broken glass scattered all over the ground. This sudden and huge noise was particularly harsh in the originally quiet and peaceful campus full of learning atmosphere, like a thunder that broke the calm. The teachers and students who were in class were startled by the sudden noise. They turned their heads, their eyes full of fear and confusion, and then there was a commotion. As for the instigator, Lin Ruize and his friends, they stood there blankly, as if they were under a spell. The excitement and pride on their faces had long disappeared without a trace, replaced by full of fear and helplessness. They opened their mouths and stared with their eyes wide open, as if they couldn't believe what was happening before their eyes.

Soon, the teacher rushed to the scene like a whirlwind. Seeing the mess in front of him, he was so angry that his face turned blue, his lips trembled slightly, and his eyes seemed to be about to spit fire. Lin Ruize was taken to the teacher's office by the teacher like a chicken. Along the way, his head drooped, like an eggplant hit by frost. He lowered his head, stared at his toes, and rubbed his clothes with his hands anxiously. The usual jumping up and down and mischievous energy had disappeared without a trace. The whole person was like a poor little thing waiting for the master's punishment after making a mistake. The teacher criticized him severely. The voice was like a huge bell, echoing in the quiet office. Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Lin Ruize's little heart hard. Moreover, the teacher notified Jiang Tingyan and Lin Wanyi without hesitation. When Jiang Tingyan received the call, he was discussing a key case with an important client in the law firm. It was a critical moment concerning the reputation and major interests of the law firm. But when he heard that his son had gotten into trouble again, his face turned pale instantly, and he secretly said in his heart that it was not good. In desperation, he could only hurriedly apologize to the customer, with a sincere attitude with a hint of embarrassment and anxiety that was difficult to conceal, and then he rushed to the school in a hurry. Along the way, he sat in the car, his brows were furrowed, and his heart was extremely heavy. On the one hand, he was thinking about what big trouble his son had gotten into this time, and on the other hand, he was troubled by the scene he was about to face the teacher and the other party's parents. The tangled and helpless emotions were like a tide, surging towards him wave by wave. (End of this chapter)