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Chapter 173 I've recovered!
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the way home from school, gilding the figures of Chen Yu and Shi An with a golden edge.

The two carried heavy schoolbags and walked while discussing the difficult problems from today's class.

Chen Yu gestured animatedly, while Shi An nodded from time to time, a faint smile on his lips.

"Shi'an, I still don't quite understand the function problem that the math teacher talked about today. Could you explain it to me again?"

Chen Yu scratched his head, a slightly embarrassed expression on his face.

Shi An patted Chen Yu on the shoulder and said cheerfully, "No problem, let's discuss it properly after we get home and have dinner. Oh, and we should also tell Shi Ning, she might have some questions too."

"Yes, Shi Ning is sick and has taken leave, so she must have missed a lot of classes."

A hint of worry appeared in Chen Yu's eyes. The two talked until they reached their doorstep.

As soon as I entered, I smelled the aroma of Jiang Man's cooking.

"You're back! Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner."

Jiang Man poked her head out of the kitchen, a warm smile on her face.

The table was laden with a sumptuous feast, including braised pork, sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and Shi Ning's favorite corn and pork rib soup.

Chen Yu and Shi An washed their hands and eagerly sat down at the dining table.

"Mom, you made so much delicious food today, but Shi Ning isn't back yet. She'll be craving it."

Shi An said with a smile. Jiang Man smiled helplessly: "She's sick and took the day off today, she'll probably be back later. You two eat first, don't wait for her."

While eating, Chen Yu and Shi An shared interesting stories from school with Jiang Man and Qin Yishen.

Qin Yishen listened with great interest, occasionally interjecting with a few words to ask about some details.

The family's laughter echoed in the cozy dining room.

After finishing their meal, Chen Yu and Shi An took the initiative to clean up the dishes and then returned to their room to tutor Shi Ning.

They spread textbooks, notebooks, and workbooks on the desk, and even left a space for Shi Ning. Not long after, Shi Ning returned.

Her face was still a little pale and her steps were a little unsteady, but when she saw Chen Yu and Shi An waiting for her, a smile immediately appeared on her face.

"You two have been waiting for me for a long time, haven't you? I'm sorry I'm late."

Shi Ning said apologetically. Chen Yu quickly waved his hand: "It's not late, it's not late. We just finished eating too. Sit down quickly, we'll give you some extra lessons."

Shi An also asked with concern, "Shi Ning, how are you feeling? If you're not feeling well, let's rest first and have a meal tomorrow."

Shi Ning shook her head: "I'm fine, just a little tired. Let's get started, I don't want to fall behind in too many classes."

So, Shi An picked up his math textbook and began to explain the function problems from today's class to Shi Ning.

He explained things in great detail, making sure every step and every thought process was clear.

Shi Ning listened attentively, occasionally raising her own questions, while Chen Yu provided supplementary explanations from the side.

When explaining English grammar, Chen Yu made the most of his strengths.

He uses vivid and interesting examples to make complex grammar knowledge simple and easy to understand.

Shi Ning listened intently, and the smile on her face grew wider and wider.

"Chen Yu, your method is so useful, I understood it immediately."

Shi Ning said happily.

Chen Yu scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "Haha, these are just some tips I've come up with over time. I hope you find them useful."

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen quietly pushed open the door and saw the three children studying diligently with one heart, which filled them with joy.

Jiang Man's eyes welled up with tears. She whispered to Qin Yishen, "Look at them, how sensible they are. We are so lucky to have children like them."

Qin Yishen nodded, a proud smile on his face: "Yes, they help each other and make progress together, they will definitely be successful in the future." The two did not disturb the children and gently closed the door.

Back in the living room, Jiang Man and Qin Yishen sat on the sofa, reminiscing about their children.

“I remember when Chen Yu first came to our family, he was a bit introverted and didn’t talk much. Now he’s become cheerful and confident.”

Jiang Man said with emotion.

Qin Yishen smiled and said, "It's all thanks to Shi Ning and Shi An. They helped Chen Yu study and play together, making him feel the warmth of home."

"Yes, I hope they can always be like this, supporting each other through every stage of life."

Jiang Man's eyes were full of anticipation.

Inside the room, Shi Ning, Shi An, and Chen Yu were still studying diligently.

Their chatter and laughter occasionally broke the silence of the night.

Under the lights, their figures stood close together, as if telling a story of deep affection.

Time flies, and before we knew it, it was already 10 p.m.

Shi Ning stretched and smiled contentedly: "Thanks to the two of you today, I feel full of energy again."

Chen Yu and Shi An laughed, "Don't mention it. We're family, helping each other is only right."

Shi Ning lay in bed for two days. Although her body had not fully recovered, her mind was restless, as if a tiny ant was scratching at her.

She gazed at the sky outside the window, and the scenes of her classmates laughing and playing on campus kept flashing through her mind. The unsolved problems in her textbooks seemed to be beckoning to her.

"Mom, I really can't stand it anymore, I want to go to school."

Shi Ning sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Jiang Man with unwavering determination and longing in her eyes.

Jiang Man was tidying up Shi Ning's clothes when she heard this. She stopped what she was doing, sat down next to her, and gently patted her head: "Baby, you're not fully recovered yet. Rest for a few more days. A few more days won't make a difference."

"Mom, I'm much better now, and I don't want to fall behind in my studies any further."

Shi Ning held Jiang Man's hand, her tone pleading.

At this moment, Qin Yishen walked in. Seeing Shi Ning's anxious look, he was also somewhat troubled.

"Shi Ning, what if you feel unwell again if you go to school?"

Qin Yi frowned, her face full of worry. "Dad, I promise I won't. I'll take good care of myself. Besides, there are teachers and classmates at school. If anything happens, they can help me."

Shi Ning quickly explained.

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen exchanged a glance, seeing hesitation in each other's eyes.

They knew that Shi Ning was always a diligent student, and she must be worried about not going to school for so long.

But I was worried that her body couldn't handle it.

"Then you must take care of your health when you go to school. If you feel even slightly unwell, call us immediately."

Jiang Man finally softened and reluctantly agreed.

"Thank you, Mom! I'll definitely be careful."

Shi Ning immediately perked up, her face beaming with a happy smile.

Qin Yishen also advised, "Don't work too hard at school. Studying is important, but your health is even more important."

"I understand, Dad."

Shi Ning nodded quickly and couldn't wait to start packing her schoolbag.