Zhou Guoqiang was driving a tricycle to collect pigs at Qian San's house in the easternmost part of the village. After paying, he was about to leave when Qian San called out to him and started chatting about the latest big news in the village: "Brother Zhou Er, I heard that your eldest daughter got into that Yingming Middle School? Is it true?"

  Qian San likes to gossip about others, although he's a man, his tendency to be talkative is even more than that of women.

  Zhou Guoqiang's face lit up with a smile when he heard the mention of this topic, and he felt proud: "Of course it's true, I've already received the admission notice from Dalian University of Technology, and I'll be reporting for school in about half a month."

  Qian San's face was full of envy: "Brother Zhou, I'm not jealous of your business skills and wealth, but I am envious of your children. Last year, your eldest son got into Qiming Middle School, which was already surprising enough. But this year, your second child is even more impressive, getting into a key middle school. You're just so lucky! If my kids could be half as good as yours, I'd be satisfied."

  Zhou Guoqiang hurriedly said a few humble words, and his heart was even more pleased.

  Everyone in this village knows that their own Dalia has been admitted to Yingming Middle School.

  The daughter of Production Team Leader Xu Dashan didn't get a few points and failed to be admitted, so she has been making trouble at home every day.

  Hey, it's still better to be at home, the adults are busy every day and don't even ask about my studies, I actually easily got into a key middle school, and ruthlessly suppressed Xu Dashan's 'daughter' by a head.

  Zhou Guoqiang felt relieved in his heart. In the village, no one could compare to Fengjialing when it came to wealth. The clinic didn't make a lot of money, but it wasn't little either.

  No one can compare with Xu Dashan in terms of prestige. I heard that Xu Dashan's brother-in-law is an official in the county town!

  People in Fengjialing are relatively low-key, and even now they still live in bungalows without building high-rise buildings.

  Xu Dashan lived in a small building and rode a motorcycle around the village, which was a unique and impressive sight.

  But now, walking in the village, the most impressive and eye-catching one is actually myself.

  Dabao went to Qiming Middle School last year, and Da Ya did even better this year, getting into the best middle school in the county. How could this not make his father, who can barely recognize a few big characters, feel proud and honored?

  In the village, which family's child can surpass their own?

  Everyone who sees him is envious in front of him and sighs behind his back with red eyes. Don't think he doesn't know, he's actually very pleased with himself.

  Zhao 'Yu' Zhen and Zhou Guoqiang are about the same, recently selling pork in the vegetable market is simply unmatched. Who doesn't praise their own daughter a few words when they see her?

  At this time, who still has the mind to think about whether others are sincere or hypocritical, all of them are taken as compliments for the time being.

  This good news naturally had to be shared with all relatives, and Zhao Gang, the younger brother of his wife's family, shouted that he wanted to give a big gift to Da Yu. Zhao Yujuan smiled and said no need, but in fact, she was willing a million times over.

  Wu Mei from Zhou Fang's family and Zhou Xiaoyun were in the same class but didn't get into Qiming Middle School, so they weren't in a good mood to congratulate her.

  Ever since Dabao was admitted to Qiming Middle School last year, the children in the village have been eager to try out city middle schools as early as fifth grade. That's why people say that once someone takes the lead, a large number of others will follow suit.

  What's up?

  Shen Hua Feng saw that her two children were not making progress, while the second child of the old family was getting stronger and stronger, and she felt a fire in her heart. Recently, when she saw Zhao Yu Zhen, she didn't have a smile on her face.

  Shen Hua Feng scolded her son Zhou Zhi Hai at home: "Hai Zi, come here. Look at you, all day long you just know how to play, can't you study properly? Others like Da Liao have been in the same class as you since first grade, and we've had the same teacher. How is it that your grades are so much worse than theirs? You couldn't even get into Qi Ming Middle School, while Da Liao got into Ying Ming Middle School. Look at how happy and proud your aunt and uncle are! When will you ever amount to something?"

  Zhou Zhihai said with a carefree attitude, "Her grades have always been good, you know that. I'm far inferior to her, of course I won't be able to get in. In the future, having achievements doesn't necessarily mean it has to be through grades!"

  Shen Hua Feng slapped him with a loud "slap".

  Zhou Zhihai saw his mom getting angry and quickly slipped away, instead going to find Feng Tiezhu to "hang out" for a bit.

  Haha, I heard he's also going to Xingwang Middle School, who knows if they'll be in the same class!

  Shen Hua Feng scolded the child's voice was too loud, and it faintly reached Zhou Guoqiang's home.

  Zhao 'Yu' Zhen's big belly is not harmonious with Shen Hua Feng, at this time, don't be afraid of others being jealous, it's not lower-key than building a house, and children's things are more willing to be compared.

  Whose child is obedient? Whose child is mischievous? Whose child is handsome? Whose child is ugly? Whose child studies well?

  When children perform poorly in school, everyone's heart is on the same scale.

  Adults get together and talk about their children the most apart from family gossip.

  Zhou Xiaoyun has greatly earned face for her parents and recently her treatment at home has been directly improved.

  Zhou Guoqiang wanted to take her wherever he went. Zhao Yu gave her some pocket money when she had nothing to do, which made Zhou Xiaoyun feel both honored and deeply moved.

  Originally, I could bring you such pride and joy.

  Everyone's praise for Zhou Xiaoyun naturally fell on her ears. When others praised herself, what else could she do?

  Haha! Remain unchanged in the midst of all changes. But can you guys not be so exaggerated?

  Zhou Xiaoyun heard a string of compliments and almost vomited, she could only pretend to smile and quietly listen.

  But when Zhou Xiaoyun saw how much her parents were enjoying this moment, her attitude changed.

  Zhou Guoqiang appears humble on the surface but is actually full of pride and self-satisfaction, while Zhao 'Yu' Zhen's smile has never stopped and her laughter has never ceased. Even when they made a fortune, no one has ever seen them so overjoyed.

  Zhou Xiaoyun did not expect her parents to be so happy for her either.

  In my previous life, I was an inconspicuous existence at home. The eldest son was mischievous and troublesome, giving his parents a headache. The second son was physically weak and often fell ill, making his parents worried. The youngest daughter was sweet-tongued and knew how to act cute, so she was the most spoiled by her parents.

  As for myself, I am introverted and quiet, ordinary and common, there is nothing to boast about and no outstanding features, just a very common rural 'girl'.

  Parents' absence doesn't necessarily mean they don't love her

  It's really rare for her to be noticed.

  She always thought that her parents didn't love her, always thought she was the dispensable one, and always assumed she was the least important child in the family. So she often became distant and estranged from her parents.

  In this life, she became another 'daughter', a capable and sensible 'girl' who would help with household chores and take care of her younger siblings, and her parents began to pay more attention to themselves.

  Zhou Xiaoyun always thought that love should be expressed. If you keep it in your heart, how will others know?

  After all these years, Zhou Xiaoyun finally understood that her parents loved her very much. She was also the apple of their eye and their most beloved child.

  Then I will love you double!

  I am willing to be that obedient and capable daughter who is good at learning and easy-going in your eyes!

  If I can bring honor to you, then I will work even harder in the future!

  Not just for myself, but also for you!

  I'd be honored to be your pride!