C2 (1/2)

Early in the morning, when a ray of gentle sunlight shone into the room from the window, the birds began to sing for the rest of the day. Zhang Song woke up to the chirping of the birds and began to do his daily chores.

After brushing his teeth and washing his face, Zhang Song went to the kitchen to light a fire and cook. After doing all the household chores, Zhang Song and his mother enjoyed a simple breakfast together.

After breakfast, he cleaned up the dishes, bid farewell to his mother and quickly drove to school with a bicycle that was neither new nor old. Zhang Song lived in a remote place. Plus, he had to help his mother with household chores in the morning. He had to get up an hour earlier than others every day in order to not be late for school.

After arriving at the school, he parked the car and headed straight for his class without stopping.

”Xiao Jiu, you came quite early today.” A 1.67-meter-tall, long-faced man greeted Zhang Song, who was walking towards his seat.

Sitting in his seat, Zhang Song said with a cold expression, ”Bao Han Yong, this is my 67th warning to you. Call me Zhang Song, don't scream like Jiu Jiu. Be careful that I might fall out with you.” The man who started the conversation with Zhang Song was called Bao Han Yong, and just like Su Xiang, he was one of the sworn brothers with Zhang Song.

That day, the eight of them became sworn brothers with different surnames in front of the Second Master Guan. At that time, in order to be fair, they were ranked according to their age. In that case, no one had any reason to say that it wasn't fair. Unhappy? You were born too late. Thus, the Eldest Brother's seat was undoubtedly taken away by the nineteenth ”Elderly” Zhang Fei, followed by Second Brother Zhang Jun, Third Brother Zhou Xinmin, Fourth Brother Zhang Han, Fifth Brother Zuo Zhixing. Su Xiang was the eighth oldest among them, while Bao Han Yong was the seventh oldest, while Zhang Song was the ninth oldest. Originally, there were nine people who had become sworn brothers, but because Tang Yanwen moved to another school, he failed to make it in time. However, Zhang Song and the others included him as well, so the title of sixth brother fell to Tang Yanwen, who hadn't shown up this time.

The man who was called Bao Han Yong by Zhang Song knew that Zhang Song was joking with him, but he didn't continue to call Xiao Jiu ”Zhang Song, listen to Su Xiang tell me in the morning that you're going out, is that true?”

Zhang Song did not deny it, but neither did he answer Bao Han Yong. He only tilted his head and stared coldly at Su Xiang. If his eyes could turn into knives, Su Xiang would have been killed by Zhang Song dozens of times. ”You talk too much, if anything happens to you then you won't have any secrets. Let's see how I'll deal with you after school.”

Su Xiang, who originally wanted to watch a good show between Zhang Song and Bao Han Yong, started sweating. It was not because of Zhang Song's words, but rather because of Zhang Song's cold and unfamiliar sharp eyes.

Without waiting for Su Xiang to explain, Zhang Song said with a serious expression, ”Not bad, if there are no accidents, I will go out in the next two weeks.”

At this time, the eldest, Zhang Fei, who had been immersed in reading novels, suddenly raised his head and said: ”Is it because of the fees? But you also know, the outside world isn't as simple as you and me think. There's no relationship, no education, no qualifications, it's very difficult to get a foothold in society, it's even very easy for people to get it into the market.

Zhang Jun and the others nodded in agreement.

Zhang Song smiled, and lightly said, ”I know you guys are worried about me, but I'm not young anymore, and it's time for me to go outside and have a look. The stage here is too small, and the outside world is our real stage.” Zhang Song smiled, and lightly said, ”I know you guys are worried about me, but I'm not young now, and it's time for me to go outside.

Everyone knew that Zhang Song was ready to leave, so they didn't say anything. They all silently congratulated their brother, who was very sensible and filial.

What was brotherhood? It was a blessing and concern that came from time to time. Although there were no words, the tacit understanding of the heart was the best way to express it.

”Don't worry, take good care of yourself outside. We're here at home.” At this moment, Zhang Fei and the rest of the seven promised Zhang Song in unison.

Zhang Song did not say anything else. This was because he knew that the word 'thank you' was unnecessary and foreign to the eight of them. What is a friend? What was a brother? This was a friend, this was a brother. They didn't need any words to decorate him, everything was so natural.

With the ringing of the bell, day after day of work — learning — began with their conversation.

So they repeated their daily lives, their studies, their fights.

The sun was setting in the west, and the day was about to go.