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Chapter 121: The Phoenix Bicycle, the Whole Village Watches
Chapter 121: The Phoenix Bicycle, the Whole Village Watches
Songshan High School.
A boys' dormitory.
Finally, winter break had arrived. Deng Yunheng was packing his luggage while whistling, looking incredibly cheerful.
Beside him, Zhu Chenglong was also packing. With a face full of admiration, he said, "Brother Heng, you're really amazing. You topped the entire grade in the final exams. It looks like you're definitely going to get into university next year."
Deng Yunheng shook his head and laughed, "Don't say that. You know how low the university acceptance rate is."
Zhu Chenglong grinned, "Brother Heng, stop being modest. You're the top of the entire grade. Even with the low acceptance rate, it won't be a problem for you. Of course, if your goal is Tsinghua or Peking University, then I'll take it back."
Hearing the names Tsinghua and Peking University, a spark of excitement flashed in Deng Yunheng's eyes.
From elementary school to the first year of high school, he hadn't really put much effort into his studies. It wasn't until a few months ago, when his father offered financial incentives, that he truly started to focus. He soon discovered that he had a natural talent for learning, which was the main reason he had secured the top spot in Songshan High School in less than a semester.
Studying is a task that can quickly become tedious if you don't see significant results from your efforts. However, Deng Yunheng's progress was immediate and noticeable, which naturally sparked his interest. Now, even without the financial incentives from his father, he could maintain his current level of dedication.
Tsinghua and Peking University, the top universities in the country, were once beyond his wildest dreams. But after seeing his rapid improvement this semester, he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope.
Of course, it was still too early to say. While he was currently the top student at Songshan High School, there was still a considerable gap between him and the elite universities. He would need to maintain his progress in the next semester to have a chance of getting in.
After chatting with his classmates, Deng Yunheng finished packing his luggage.
"Long, I'm heading home now!"
"Brother Heng, your home is so far away. Why not have lunch before you go?"
"The school cafeteria has gotten boring. I plan to get a bowl of noodles outside. Do you want to join me?"
"I'll pass. My home is close, so I'll eat when I get back."
"Alright, I'll head out first. See you next semester!"
"Sure, see you next semester!"
...
"Father, why are you here?"
Deng Yunheng, carrying his luggage, walked out of the school and immediately spotted his father waiting at the gate. He exclaimed with surprise and joy.
Deng Shirong smiled, "I knew you were getting out today, so I came to pick you up. Have you eaten yet?"
"Not yet. I was planning to get a bowl of noodles. Have you eaten, Father?"
"I haven't either. First, let's tie your luggage to the back of the bike, and then we can go get some noodles."
"Tie the luggage to the back? Where will I sit then?"
"After we eat, we'll go to the supply cooperative and buy another bicycle. Having just one isn't enough. Besides, on the second day of the New Year, your sister-in-law will be bringing your brother back home. It's a long distance, and they'll be carrying a lot of gifts. It would be too tiring for them to ride one bicycle. Two bicycles would make the trip much easier."
Hearing that his father planned to buy another bicycle, Deng Yunheng wasn't particularly surprised.
He was well aware of their family's financial situation.
For one, his brother, who was a master potter, earned over 200 yuan a month, which was quite impressive. Not to mention, his father was a co-owner of a pottery factory, bringing in a substantial income every month. Buying another bicycle was no big deal for their family.
Since his father had brought enough rope, they quickly secured Deng Yunheng's luggage to the back of the bike.
Next, the father and son found a noodle stand and each had a bowl of noodles for two cents.
Then, they headed to the supply cooperative and spent 170 yuan to buy a Phoenix bicycle, a brand as prestigious as the Forever brand.
On the way back, Deng Yunheng asked in surprise, "Dad, where did you get the Phoenix bicycle coupon?"
"A couple of days ago, I helped the credit union director with a big favor, and I got it from him for a fee. Speaking of which, have your final exam results come out? How did you do?"
"I did pretty well, top of the grade."
"Great job! Keep it up and aim to get into a good university next year."
"Sure, I will!"
...
Deng Shirong and his son didn’t pay much attention to the new Phoenix bicycle, but when they rode it back to Naye Village, it was as if someone had driven back a flashy Ferrari. The whole village gathered to watch.
Every part of the Phoenix bicycle was meticulously designed and rigorously selected, with each process finely polished and precisely adjusted.
From the frame to the tires, from the brakes to the gears, every detail showcased the craftsmanship and quality of the Phoenix brand.
Its appearance was elegant and graceful, with smooth lines that exuded a unique charm, captivating everyone who saw it.
In this era, owning a Phoenix bicycle was the dream and goal of countless people.
It was more than just a mode of transportation; it was a symbol of status.
The villagers gawked for over half an hour, nearly examining every part of the Phoenix bicycle, before reluctantly dispersing.
Once the villagers were far enough away, Deng Shirong chuckled and said to his eldest daughter-in-law, "Aiping, from now on, you should ride the bicycle for half an hour every day to get more familiar with it. On the second day of the New Year, you and YunTai can each ride a bicycle back to your parents' home."
Zhang Xiuping’s eyes lit up at the thought of the “cool” scene, and she nodded eagerly, "I understand, Dad. I’ll make sure to practice."
Deng Shirong nodded and then looked at his other four children, Deng Yunzhu, Deng Yunsong, and the others, saying, "Your second brother got a solid first place in his grade for the final exams. How about you four? What were your final exam scores? Did you all score an average of 90 or above?"
Hearing this, Deng Yunzhu quickly lowered her head.
Deng Shirong was well aware of his youngest daughter’s grades and had no expectations from her, so he quickly shifted his gaze to his third son.
Feeling his father’s eyes on him, Deng Yunsong, who was in the first year of junior high, shook his head sheepishly, "Dad, my scores are still a bit short."
Deng Shirong, who knew his third son had been the best student in his past life, was relatively lenient and encouraged him, "Keep working hard and try to improve your scores next semester."
Deng Yunsong nodded earnestly, "Sure, I’ll do my best."
Turning to his fourth son, Deng Shirong asked, "Xiaohua, how did you do?"
Deng Yunhua smiled awkwardly and said, like his older brother, "Dad, my scores are still a bit short."
However, Deng Shirong knew that his fourth son had never proven himself academically in his past life, so he pressed, "What’s your average score?"
Feeling the pressure from his father’s gaze, Deng Yunhua didn’t dare to lie and blushed, "78."
Deng Shirong didn’t scold him. Compared to his past life, this was an improvement, so he encouraged him, "Not bad, keep working hard."
Deng Yunhua was pleasantly surprised and nodded eagerly, "I will, Dad. I’ll definitely try harder."
As his father’s gaze swept over, Deng Yunheng grinned proudly, "Dad, my average score is 92.5."
"Excellent, excellent!"
Deng Shirong pulled out seven yuan from his pocket and handed it to him, smiling, "This is your reward. Keep it up next semester."
Deng Yunheng took the money amid the envious looks of his sister and brothers and said excitedly, "I understand, Dad!"
(End of Chapter)
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