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Chapter 160 Should I Continue Going to School?

In the 1990s, sunlight filtered through dappled leaves onto the cement road of the old neighborhood, and the air was filled with the faint fragrance of locust blossoms.

Jiang Man stood at her doorstep, watching Chen Yu get out of the taxi, her face showing a hint of shyness and unease.

Jiang Man quickly went to greet Chen Yu and warmly took his hand: "Chen Yu, come in quickly, this is your home from now on!"

Chen Yu looked around. Although the room was simply furnished, it was warm and tidy.

Jiang Man's husband, Shi An, sat on the sofa, smiling and nodding in acknowledgment, while Shi Ning, like a cheerful little bird, circled around Chen Yu: "Chen Yu, you've finally agreed to move into my house. We've been waiting for you for so long."

The next morning, Jiang Man took a thick envelope from the cabinet and handed it to Shi An: "Shi An, this is our savings. Take Shi Ning and Chen Yu out for some fun and good food. Chen Yu just arrived, so let him relax."

Shi An took the envelope, smiled, and patted Jiang Man on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I'll make the arrangements."

After breakfast, Shi An took Shi Ning and Chen Yu out the door.

Shi Ning was as excited as a little rabbit, chattering nonstop the whole way: "Chen Yu, let's go eat some sugar-coated fried dough sticks first, my mom makes them so delicious!"

Chen Yu was a little reserved, but seeing how enthusiastic Shi Ning was, he gradually relaxed: "Okay, I haven't had sugar-coated fried dough in a long time."

They arrived at a small stall near the neighborhood, and Shi Ning greeted the stall owner skillfully: "Auntie, three servings of sugar-coated fried dough sticks, with extra sesame seeds!"

The stall owner, a kind-hearted middle-aged woman, smiled and nodded: "Okay, Jiang Man's children are always so sensible."

Chen Yu took the hot sugar-coated fried dough, took a bite, and found it sweet, full of the taste of his childhood.

Shi Ning looked at him, her eyes sparkling: "Chen Yu, is it delicious? My mom said that sugar-coated fried dough is a local specialty, and she loved eating it when she was little."

After breakfast, they decided to go to the park in the city center. The park in the 1990s didn't have many modern amusement facilities, but the simple carousel, bumper cars, and Ferris wheel brought joy to countless children.

Shi Ning grabbed Chen Yu's hand and ran towards the carousel: "Chen Yu, let's ride this one first!"

Chen Yu hesitated for a moment, but still followed.

The carousel turned slowly, and Shi Ning, sitting on a white one, shouted excitedly, "Chen Yu, look, don't I look like a princess!"

Chen Yu sat on the rocking horse next to her, looking at Shi Ning's happy expression, and a smile appeared on his lips: "You are the little princess."

Shi Ning giggled as the carousel spun round and round, as if taking them back to their carefree childhood.

Shi An stood aside, looking at the two children with eyes full of interest: "Those two are really a pair of rascals."

After riding the carousel, they went to ride the bumper cars. Shi Ning and Chen Yu were in one group, while Shi An was in another.

The bumper cars collided, making a "bang, bang" sound. Shi Ning excitedly screamed, "Chen Yu, bump him! Bump him!"

Infected by Shi Ning's excitement, Chen Yu also became lively, maneuvering the bumper car left and right. Shi An stood by, occasionally reminding them to be careful, but a smile remained on his face.

At noon, they arrived at a well-known noodle shop.

The noodle shop in the 1990s was simply decorated, but clean and tidy. Shi An ordered several bowls of steaming hot beef noodles and also asked for a few side dishes.

Shi Ning eagerly picked up her chopsticks and began to wolf down her food: "Wow, this beef noodle soup is so delicious!"

Chen Yu also took a bite. The noodles were chewy, the beef was tender, and the broth was rich. He couldn't help but nod and say, "It's really good."

Shi An ate heartily and felt much more at ease: "Eat more, there are lots of fun things to do this afternoon." After lunch, they went to a nearby movie theater to watch a film.

Cinemas in the 1990s weren't as luxurious as they are now, but the nostalgic atmosphere they created had a unique charm.

Shi An bought three tickets and went into the screening room.

The movie is a classic animated film that children watched with great interest, sometimes laughing and sometimes feeling tense.

After the movie ended, as it grew dark, they went to eat barbecue. Barbecue stalls in the 1990s were mostly open-air, filled with enticing aromas amidst the swirling smoke.

Shi An skillfully grilled the meat skewers, while Shi Ning and Chen Yu helped him.

Shi Ning took a brush and brushed the sauce onto the meat skewers: "Chen Yu, try it. This sauce is homemade by my dad, it's so delicious!"

Chen Yu took the meat skewer, took a bite, and exclaimed, "It's really delicious! Shi An and Shi Ning, your dad's cooking is really good!"

As night fell, they returned home filled with joy. Jiang Man had already prepared a sumptuous dinner, with steaming dishes laid out on the table.

Shi An led the children in, and Jiang Man immediately greeted them: "How was your time? Are you tired?"

Shi Ning excitedly jumped into Jiang Man's arms: "Mom, today was so much fun! We went to the park, ate fried dough sticks, watched a movie, and had barbecue!"

Jiang Man smiled and patted Shi Ning's head: "Look how happy you are, go wash your hands and eat."

Chen Yu stepped forward and called out somewhat shyly, "Auntie."

Jiang Man was stunned for a moment, then her eyes reddened slightly, and she hugged Chen Yu tightly: "Chen Yu, this is your home from now on, don't be shy."

At the dinner table, the family was enjoying a harmonious time together. Jiang Man kept putting food on Chen Yu's plate, saying, "Chen Yu, eat more. Don't mistreat yourself anymore."

Chen Yu looked at Jiang Man, his eyes also getting a little moist: "Thank you, Aunt Jiang."

Qin Yishen also raised his glass: "Come on, let's toast to our new home!"

The glasses clinked together, making a crisp sound. At that moment, Chen Yu felt a long-lost warmth and happiness.

He knew that he had finally found a home that truly belonged to him.

When Jiang Man found Chen Yu, he was sitting on a bench in the community, looking somewhat forlorn.

Jiang Man walked over, gently sat down beside him, and asked tenderly, "Chen Yu, do you want to continue your studies?"

Chen Yu raised his head, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes, then quickly lowered his head again and whispered, "I...I don't know, I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up."

Jiang Man gently held his hand, her tone firm yet tender: "Chen Yu, learning is like climbing a mountain. It's okay to be slow. As long as you're willing to work hard, you'll definitely make it to the top. Do you want to go to tutoring with Shi An and Shi Ning? They're both attending tutoring classes. Their teachers are amazing; they can help you catch up on all the lessons you've missed."

Chen Yu raised his head, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and said somewhat uneasily, "I...I won't cause you any trouble, will I?"

Jiang Man smiled and shook her head: "Silly child, once you're here, you're part of our family. There's no need for such formalities. As long as you're willing to learn, we'll help you. Okay, why don't you try it tomorrow?"

Chen Yu bit his lip, finally nodded, his eyes full of gratitude: "Okay, thank you, Aunt Jiang."

Jiang Man breathed a sigh of relief and ruffled his hair: "That's right. If anything happens in the future, tell us. Don't keep it to yourself."