Qiao Yicheng was called over by a teacher from Jinling Middle School today. He originally thought it was because his younger brother was skipping class again.
In fact, Qiao Yicheng had always known that Wang Gang skipped classes to go fishing, and had also raised objections. However, Wang Gang's grades had always been stable, either first or second in grade. Even skipping classes did not affect his grades.
What's more, Wang Gang skipped classes not to go out to play, but to make money to support his family and raise his younger brothers and sisters. Qiao Yicheng couldn't do anything about him.
In fact, Qiao Yicheng himself is also a beneficiary.
In the past few years, it was Wang Gang's fishing on the river that earned him hundreds of dollars a month, so that the Qiao children could live a worry-free life and study with peace of mind.
Qiao Yicheng sometimes feels guilty. He is a failure as the eldest brother, and he still needs his younger brother to make money to support himself, so he tries not to let Wang Gang worry about family matters, and he does all the cooking and housework.
Today the teacher went to see Qiao Yicheng. He originally planned to excuse Wang Gang, but he didn't expect that the teacher didn't mean to skip class at all.
The person who came to see Qiao Yicheng was Mr. Duan, the physical education teacher of Jinling Middle School.
When Teacher Duan met Qiao Yicheng, he was very kind and kept praising Wang Gang for his excellent character and academic performance. At first, Qiao Yicheng was quite surprised, but later he found out that Teacher Duan took a fancy to his younger brother's talent in track and field.
What happened was that Wang Gang skipped classes and would climb over the wall and escape from the school at two o'clock every afternoon. He refused to change despite repeated admonitions, and calling his parents had no effect.
If a poor student skips class, the school will most likely expel the student.
Wang Gang's academic performance was very good, and he was admitted to Jinling Middle School with the first grade in his grade.
Jinling Middle School is the best high school in the city, and there are so many people trying to get in to study there.
Wang Gang was specially recruited by the school because of his good grades. The school also took into account his family's financial difficulties and not only exempted him from tuition and miscellaneous fees, but also subsidized some living expenses if he could remain in the top three in the grade for a long time.
For such a good student, the teacher is still willing to lead him into the "right path", so he arranged for Mr. Duan, who teaches physical education, to catch Wang Gang who skips class.
As a result, this arrest made Teacher Duan discover that Wang Gang actually had a talent for track and field.
Wang Gang ran so fast that no one could catch up with him. Climbing over a wall was easier than climbing stairs. His motor skills could produce results with a little training.
So Teacher Duan approached Wang Gang and hoped that he would develop his career in sports and represent the school in middle school track and field events.
In the end, Wang Gang refused directly without any hesitation.
Seeing that Teacher Duan couldn't convince Wang Gang, he wanted to find his parents.
The contact person Wang Gang left at the school was Qiao Yicheng, so Teacher Duan talked to Qiao Yicheng, mainly to talk about the benefits of being a physical education student.
"Do you know that if you represent the school, participate in track and field competitions, and get good results, it will be good for you in the college entrance examination in the future." Qiao Yicheng said to Wang Gang sincerely:
“Sports students may get extra points in the college entrance examination!”
Wang Gang said indifferently: "I know! But my grades are very good. There is no problem in the college entrance examination. As long as my grades do not deteriorate, I can choose any university across the country."
Qiao Yicheng was speechless after being retorted.
It's strange to say that before my younger brother was in the second grade of elementary school, he didn't even see his grades. He got second to last in the class. It was all because the kid who was first to last had diarrhea.
But since he started fishing to make money, his brain seems to have opened up, and his academic performance has steadily improved. When he was promoted from third grade to fourth grade, the school teacher even suggested skipping a grade directly and entering fifth grade.
Later, after entering junior high school, it was him, the eldest brother, who sometimes asked his younger brother to help with his homework.
"The school teacher said that if you skip class so unscrupulously, you will probably be expelled." Qiao Yicheng advised.
"I'll be expelled if I'm expelled. If I can't go to Jinling Middle School, I'll transfer to another school. I didn't plan to go to this school anyway. It would be good to find one close to home." Wang Gang said while eating.
Qiao Zuwang was originally going to watch the show, but when he heard what Wang Gang said, he said: "Second Qiang, don't be confused. When Jinling Middle School recruited you, the tuition and fees were free, and a scholarship was given every year. You are transferring to another school."
It’s not like there’s nothing left.”
Wang Gang glanced sideways at Qiao Zuwang, and he immediately stopped talking.
In the past six years, Qiao Zuwang has also found his own position in the Qiao family. As long as he follows his second son, he will have food and drink. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to have a meal with his small salary.
"With my fishing skills, I can't even look down on the scholarship." Wang Gang turned to Qiao Yicheng and said.
"You can't fish forever." Qiao Yicheng sighed: "My family still has some savings, which is enough for us to complete our studies. When we graduate from college and find a good job, our family will be better off."
Wang Gang put down his chopsticks and said, "You don't have to go to college to get ahead. Now that's changed. Opportunities are everywhere outside."
"You don't want to go to college!?" Qiao Yicheng stood up in shock.
"No, absolutely not. Forget about other things, except going to college."
Wang Gang pouted. He was not as enthusiastic about going to college as Qiao Yicheng. With his knowledge, he didn't need that diploma.
He is not a ungrateful person. Qiao Yicheng is doing it for his own good, and Wang Gang knows it in his heart.
"Second Qiang, what do you think?" Qiao Yicheng asked with a frown.
"Brother, please sit down first and don't get excited."
Qiao Yicheng slowly sat down, and Wang just said: "Teacher Duan told me that if you develop into a sports student, you will have to participate in sports training every day after school, and you will have to leave Jinling to participate in competitions.
You are about to take the college entrance examination in a year, and you are about to go to college next year. If I leave again, what will happen to your family and what will happen to your younger brothers and sisters?"
Qiao Yicheng lowered his head and fell silent.
In the final analysis, it was his family that dragged Wang Gang down.
Qiao Yicheng couldn't help but glance at Qiao Zuwang.
"What are you looking at me for?" Qiao Zuwang said.
Qiao Yicheng knew that Qiao Zuwang was completely unreliable, so it would be good if he didn't cause trouble.
"Don't worry about family matters. I'm going to be an adult soon. After the college entrance examination, I will choose a university close to home. I can work and study part-time. With the addition of savings, I will have no problem supporting my younger brothers and sisters." Qiao Yicheng gritted his teeth.
, said.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Wang Gang raised his eyebrows, knowing that Qiao Yicheng planned to sacrifice himself.
Now Qiao Yicheng is in his third year of high school and studies very hard. In addition, Wang Gang sometimes gives him tutoring. It is not impossible to work hard before the college entrance examination to clear the north.
It’s not that Jinling doesn’t have good universities. Nanjing University’s southeast ranking has always been among the best in the country, but compared with Qingbei, there is always a slight gap.
"You go to the school tomorrow to find Teacher Duan and agree to become a physical education student." Qiao Yicheng said firmly.
"Then I train in the afternoon, so I won't have time to make money." Wang Gang advised.
"You are still a student, so you shouldn't have to worry about making money. My family has been dragging you down for so many years. I will take on the responsibility of my big brother in the future," Qiao Yicheng said.
At this time, Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei came out carrying steamed crabs.
"Yes! Second brother, you have to study in the past few years, make money for the family, and take care of us. It's so tiring. Simei and I have grown up and can take care of ourselves," Qiao Sanli expressed.
Qiao Simei said nothing and put the crab on the table. Qiao Sanli kicked her under the table.
"Oh, yes, it's time for second brother to make plans for himself." Qiao Simei said.
Wang Gang was actually quite moved when he heard what his brother and sister said, and he was also pleased with his efforts over the years.
Everyone couldn't help but look at Qiao Zuwang.
"Why do you always look at me?" Qiao Zuwang said: "I have not cared about family matters for a long time, but the food standards at home cannot be changed in the future!"
After saying that, Qiao Zuwang took his own wine and two crabs and walked to the yard to eat.
"Since everyone said so, I will go see Teacher Duan tomorrow, but from now on my family will have to cut down on clothing and diet." Wang Gang decided.
Qiao Sanli smiled and said: "Actually, my second brother has made a lot of money in the past few years. I have calculated that, excluding daily expenses, we don't spend much money on schooling. It is enough for us to sit on our hands for several years."
Qiao Yicheng nodded and said: "The old man still goes out every month to support the family. In addition, on weekends, our family can also go fishing on the river. The savings on weekdays are enough to go to college in Simei."
Qiao Simei said with a bitter face: "With my grades, there is no hope of going to college. Why am I the only bad student in the whole family?"
"You still know that you are a scumbag!" Qiao Yicheng tapped Qiao Simei's head with his finger.
"Brother, why are you knocking me?" Qiao Simei said aggrievedly, covering her head, "Knocking me again will make me even more stupid."
Qiao Yicheng said angrily: "We are all born to the same mother, why are you not enlightened? Look at your third sister, no matter how bad her grades are, she is still in the middle of the class. It's not like you are always failing."
"Speaking of Sanli, it reminds me." Wang Gang said to Qiao Sanli: "Your grades are still a bit high in the high school entrance examination. Why don't you also consider becoming a sports student? You can get extra points in the high school entrance examination in the future."
Qiao Sanli smiled and said: "My eldest brother also talked to me. Physical education is indeed a way out. I will go to the school to ask the teacher tomorrow."
"Okay! Everyone, hurry up and eat the crabs. This stuff smells fishy when it gets cold." Qiao Yicheng greeted his younger brothers and sisters to eat.
Although the Qiao family lived a difficult life, the relationship between the brothers and sisters was very good, and Qiao Zuwang was almost excluded.