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Jiang Yao glanced at Lu Xingzhi and chuckled. "Sister, is it true? That's so funny. What happened
then?"
"Then, he always sat by himself as no one wanted to sit next to him," Lu Yuqing said with a giggle. "His
classmates were all afraid of him but he didn't seem to catch that, still putting on the solemn and
serious face. Anyway, he didn't have the time and mood to have fun at the time. All he did was study
because he wanted to apply to Jindo Military College."
Lu Yuqing sighed and continued, "Three times. From the time he was young till now, I've only seen him
smile so happily three times. The first time was when he received the letter of admission from Jindo
Military College. The second time was when he came home at the end of the year before last for
unknown reasons. The third time was at your wedding. A few of his friends said that he laughed like a
fool, especially during the wedding banquet. From what I can see now, it's kind of similar to the foolish
smile!"
"Eat," Lu Xingzhi commanded, sounding like a monarch who gave orders. He restored his usual
deadpan expression when Lu Yuqing indulged in her memory.
After speaking, Lu Xingzhi kept his head down and ate his lunch quickly. His fast eating pace was
trained at the base. It was as fast as a tornado sweeping through the dining table. Although he would
deliberately slow down when he dined at home, the speed still caught the slow-eater Jiang Yao by
surprise.
"It's so rare that we get to eat together as a family. I'll grab some wine, let's have a drink together," Mrs.
Lu announced suddenly. She raised to her feet, went to the kitchen with a smile, and took out her
homemade wine from the fridge.
It was such a great pleasure to drink some chilled homemade wine in the hot summer. Even Lu Xingzhi
adored the taste.
"I missed the wine when I was at the base." Lu Xingzhi looked at Jiang Yao. "Since you've graduated
from high school, do you want to try some?"
"Xingzhi is right! Jiang Yao, let's celebrate for you today. Congratulations on being admitted to Nanjiang
Medical University. You will be the future doctor of our family!" Mr. Lu remarked with a chirping laugh.
"You are about to go to college, that means you're a big girl now. Your mother-in-law's wine is very nice,
you should try some."
"Celebrate?" Lu Yuqing's shrill voice resonated instantly, but before she could continue, Zhao
Zhuangzong hurriedly spoke, "Yes, we should celebrate! Jiang Yao will be a college student soon, we
are so proud of you! Although it's been a while since the college entrance exam has been reintroduced,
there are very few female college students in this town, and even fewer who have been accepted by
the key universities! Jiang Yao's high school grades were among the top in town. Now, the honorary
student is admitted to a prestigious college. We really should celebrate!"
Zhao Zhuangzong knew his wife's temper like the back of his hands. He had no doubts that if his wife
continued to attack Jiang Yao, the lunch would end with a quarrel with her brother and an unhappy
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Lu Xingzhi looked at Zhao Zhuangzong. Jiang Yao voiced out before he could speak.
"Mom, Dad, I've made a decision. I will not attend Nanjiang Medical University." Jiang Yao had been
thinking about this matter from the moment she received the letter of admission, or rather, when the
letter was thrown at her face. "Dad, Mom, I'm sorry I was stubborn and selfish about this matter. I only
thought about myself, but I didn't think of you and Xingzhi. I regret it. I shouldn't have applied to
Nanjiang, but I did, and it's too late to regret the decision now. So, I've decided that I will not go to
Nanjiang."
"You're not going?" Mrs. Lu shouted in a sharp tone. "You don't want to attend college?"