"Old Zhuang, I heard that Dr. Lin's youngest son got into the Sixth Flight Academy of the Air Force. Why don't we invite him to come and see Nuonuo?"
"They haven't been in contact for so many years, what good will it do?"
Meng Lan covered her mouth, tears welling in her eyes, and said, "Let's try. What else can we do?"
Meng Lan's biggest regret now is that she was transferred from the island.
If Nono had stayed on the island, she might not be the way she is today.
In the room, the girl leaned quietly against the headboard, staring blankly out the window, lost in thought.
Zhuang Yi's generation had four brothers, and by the time it came to Nuonuo's generation, there were a total of ten children, with Nuonuo being the only girl. The eldest was eighteen years older than Nuonuo, and the youngest was four years older than Nuonuo.
Her family loves her and spoils her.
Similarly, the men in the family inherited the rigid and serious personality of the previous generation. No matter how much they love their younger sister, they will only put on a stern face and give her money and gifts.
After Zhuang Yi and Meng Lan were transferred back to the capital, Zhuang Nuo also transferred to a school in the capital.
In addition to attending classes, she also studies dance and piano at the Children's Palace.
She was originally destined to become an outstanding and dazzling girl.
At that time, Zhuang Nuo was also selected to perform a piano solo at the school's New Year's Day cultural performance, which made him famous overnight and even made it into the newspaper.
Later, Zhuang Yi and Meng Lan were transferred to different jobs, and Zhuang Nuo wanted to go with her parents, so she also transferred schools.
The female classmate who transferred from the capital spoke fluent Mandarin, was beautiful, had several talents, and had even been featured in the newspaper.
She was such a dazzling girl, but she was ostracized by all her classmates.
The prevailing social atmosphere at the time favored egalitarianism, and those who stood out like Zhuang Nuo were labeled as pretentious and showy.
Zhuang Nuo, in particular, was not an extroverted person, and since he transferred to the class midway through the semester, he was even more ostracized by the rest of the class.
Zhuang Nuo was a bit slow on the uptake and it took him a long time to realize this.
This is a subtle form of isolation. For example, she always falls behind when playing games, and no girl will ask her to go to the bathroom together.
When she went to the cafeteria to eat, she always had a table to herself; no one would sit with her.
When it was her turn to take out the trash, everyone would pass the buck, as if standing next to her meant getting dirty.
Zhuang Nuo tried to actively integrate, but it didn't seem to work.
Those people noticed her helplessness, which only made them more excited and proud of isolating her.
No one bullied her directly, and she wasn't hurt, but she just didn't like going to school anymore. She still took dance and piano lessons, but she no longer wanted to participate in any performances or competitions.
She thought things would be better once she got into high school, but when she returned to the capital, her nightmare had only just begun.
There was a girl who transferred back from another city. Seeing that she always walked alone, she took the initiative to become friends with her.
But then...
She told Zhuang Nuo, "I'm sorry, if I played with you, I would be targeted by them just like you."
If you are isolated and ostracized for a long time, you may want to fight back at first, but you will gradually lose the courage.
Everyone says that if one person dislikes you, it might be because of someone else; but if everyone dislikes you, it's because of you.
Zhuang Nuo began to reflect on himself and doubt himself.
Later, she became increasingly insecure and sensitive, and eventually, she could no longer concentrate on her studies.
She was supposed to take the college entrance exam this year.
But now he can only stay at home and not even want to step out of his room.
When Meng Lan and Zhuang Yi finally learned about these things from Zhuang Nuo, they wanted to slap themselves a few times.
In a dual-income family, Zhuang Yi teaches at a night school and Meng Lan works at a hospital. The couple has never neglected their daughter materially, but they have overlooked her emotional well-being.
For several years, they didn't notice anything wrong with their daughter, simply assuming that she had entered puberty and become more introverted.
When Su Li arrived at the farmhouse, Meng Lan was cooking.
"Lili's here? Come in and sit down. I heard from your grandma that you love braised pork belly, right? Today, Auntie bought a really good piece of pork belly to make you braised pork belly!"
Su Li smiled generously and said, "Thank you, Auntie!"
Meng Lan seemed to see that lovable kid again, and her smile deepened. "Sit down, sit down. Have some tea first, and dinner will be served soon."
Zhuang Yi returned at this time. Su Li hadn't seen them for a long time and felt that Uncle Zhuang and Aunt Meng had aged a lot and didn't seem to be the same age as her parents.
"Uncle Zhuang."
"Su Li is here, please have a seat."
Zhuang Yi was only in his forties, but he had very noticeable white hair mixed in with his black hair, which was quite eye-catching.
Su Li knew from childhood that Zhuang Yi didn't like him very much, but thinking back on those things from his childhood, he felt a little embarrassed.
"I heard you got into the Air Force Academy, congratulations!"
Su Li cleared his throat. "I passed the exam by sheer luck."
Zhuang Yi shook his head and chuckled, "You've learned to be humble, but it's still not quite right."
The 6th Flight Academy of the Air Force is located near the Capital Theater Command and is a national command academy specifically for training fighter pilots.
To be admitted, one must first pass cultural, physical, and psychological screenings. After passing these screenings, factors such as college entrance examination scores, uncorrected visual acuity, vestibular function, heart condition, and psychological state are also considered. Only about 100 students are admitted each year, so it is no exaggeration to say that it is one in ten thousand.
Moreover, as long as one graduates with a bachelor's degree, one can be awarded the rank of deputy company commander and Air Force lieutenant. Such a privileged life is truly remarkable.
Neither Su Lang nor Lin Zhilan are the strict type of parents. Even though Su Li is now nineteen years old, she still bickers with Su Lang at home.
Facing a serious elder like Zhuang Yi, he dared not make any jokes.
Su Li looked around. "Where's Zhuang Nuo? Isn't she home? I don't see her."
Zhuang Yi and Meng Lan, who was carrying the dishes out, exchanged a glance and said with a wry smile, "She's sick and resting in her room."
"Huh?" Su Li frowned. "What illness do you have?"
Meng Lan's eyes reddened. "Go and see her."
Su Li looked at Zhuang Yi, and to his surprise, Zhuang Yi nodded at him, with a pleading look in his eyes.
Su Li's heart sank. Zhuang Nuo was so young, could he have contracted some incurable disease?
Thinking of this, Su Li stood up.
"Knock knock knock!"
The knocking sounded, but Zhuang Nuo seemed oblivious, not even glancing at it.
Su Li frowned as she opened the door and saw Zhuang Nuo lying on the bed, staring blankly out the window.
"Zhuang Nuo, what are you looking at?"
After all, they had a "puppy love" relationship, and Su Li's tone was somewhat unnatural.
Zhuang Nuo remained silent.
Su Li walked over to her and followed her gaze. "Looking at the sparrows? Want some?"
He was so close that it felt like his breath was hitting her face when he spoke, and Zhuang Nuo's eyes flickered.
"Hey!"
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