"Then I'll learn how to play the erhu." In fact, she had come into contact with the erhu before and knew a few pieces of music to play on it. At that time, she had learned it at the last minute, mainly because their group of graduate students needed a music program. She had hesitated for too long, and then she had decided to play an instrument. She had been given ten days to learn the music program.
At that time, she was conflicted. She had found a teacher at the last minute, and to learn the song, she had practiced it every day. On the last day, however, she was told that the program had been changed. She was so angry that she had not participated in it. It was very frustrating. The program was changed several days before, but no one told her. She knew that the woman did not like her, but it was too much. It was a little unethical and she was not able to endure it. After all, she had wasted ten days trying to learn to play the musical instrument. Her hands had even developed calluses. She felt that the woman was sick.
Of course, she did not pay any attention to it after that. She focused on her academics and did her research properly. She did not want to cause any more trouble.
Erhu—he knew a master. When the time came, he would bring Shuishui to meet him. He did not know whether the master would accept it or not.
They arrived at their destination, and the three of them walked into the shop together. The waiter went forward and asked, "Three people?"
"Yes, just the three of us," Qian An said very calmly.
After they sat down, they looked at the menu. Shuishui ordered her favorite dishes. "Excuse me. One set of cow bones and one set of boiled beef."
"Okay." The waiter quickly wrote it down.
Qian Anzhi also ordered two dishes. "Kung Pao chicken. Mapo Tofu."
"Finally, let's have the stewed soup for three people. That's enough." Qian An closed the menu.
"Okay. Please wait a moment. Our people will serve you the side dishes in a while." Her smile made them feel comfortable, and her attitude was pleasant. Instantly, they felt that the restaurant's service was not bad.
Before the dishes were served, Qian An continued to ask Shuishui. "Shuishui, if Daddy finds a good teacher for you, you have to promise Daddy that you can't casually quarrel with the teacher, because they are older and give great importance to loving children who respect their teachers."
"Regarding this question, I can naturally do it. The prerequisite is that the other party should be a person worthy of respect. I am a respectful person, but if I feel disrespected, then I would be embarrassed and I would ignore it." She was very casual, but she was not stupid. Different situations called for different reactions, so she would decide if she could bear the humiliation.
"Uh." Qian An actually had no way to refute this matter because Shuishui was right. All people were equal.
Qian Anzhi noticed that Shuishui's eloquence was much better and that her words were incisive. There were times when he actually didn't understand what Shuishui was saying.
When the dishes were served, they started eating. It was a rare scene for them because they seldom ate together so peacefully. There was no scolding, no arguing, and no fighting.
Qian An really liked that feeling. He got closer to his son and daughter, served them food, chatted with them, and laughed with them. "Anzhi, you're about to enter the third year of junior high. Study hard, and stop being so lazy."
"Dad, I know. Mom even signed me up for cram school during the summer vacation. It's so annoying." Anzhi was very unhappy. His last free summer vacation had been filled up by his mother. He was quite envious of Shuishui, because their mother wouldn't force her to do other things. He also wanted to have fun. He didn't have time to go out and play.
"What are you saying? Your mother is doing this for your own good." Qian Anzhi frowned while his father patted his head. "Dad will take a few days off to take you guys on a trip around the city."
"Sure, that's not a problem." Qian Anzhi cracked a smile.
Shuishui also smiled faintly. "Daddy, I have a lot of things to learn this summer vacation. Can you help me out a little more?"
"Of course. Daddy is very happy that you want to learn these things!" Qian An was in a very good mood. Moreover, his child was now preparing to enter high school, so he had to prepare a lot of things as well. Previously, when his eldest daughter got into the second high school, he had rewarded her with 50,000 yuan. He was very clear about his daughter's results now. He was also prepared to buy her a school, but when he saw that she had repented and was sensible, he had to do something about it.
Shuishui nodded. "Thank you, Dad. But, Dad, if I get into high school this time, will I get an extra reward just like Big Sister?"
Shuishui needed money. Otherwise, she wouldn't have asked for a reward. But to their family, a little bit of money was nothing. If she wanted to get something, she would naturally need research fees. She would use this money to earn more money.
"As long as you get into one of them, Dad will give you an extra reward!" Qian An's confirmation made Shuishui's heart waver.
She didn't have much money, but she could start her own business.
Qian Anzhi thought to himself, 'Even if he gives you a reward, you won't be able to get it with your results.'
Shuishui felt Qian Anzhi's disdainful gaze. She shook her head and ignored him. Qian An then went out to make a phone call and returned with a smile. "Shuishui, Dad has good news for you. The erhu teacher has been found, and he is still accepting students. Although you are a little old, he said that he can take a look at your situation and decide whether to accept or not."
"Ah?" Shuishui's lips twitched. 'No way. So soon.'
"At ten o'clock the day after tomorrow. Wake up early and don't oversleep. This teacher hates people who are late." Qian An did not expect it to be so soon. He had just sent a message to his secretary, asking her to settle it. Then he received a phone call.
Shuishui could not refuse. "Okay. It just happens to be the afternoon of the day after tomorrow. I can go to the calligraphy class and sign up for a small class."
"Okay, okay. Daddy will accompany you tomorrow." Qian Anzhi was worried that Shuishui was being impulsive, so he decided to go with her.
Qian Anzhi continued to ponder. He estimated that Shuishui would stop going after two or three days. It was simply a waste of time. Shuishui was like this in the past. She said that she wanted to learn the piano, but she stopped going after three days. She said that it was very boring, and she even said that she couldn't do such a thing. Her mother was furious. Qian Anzhi rolled his eyes. Didn't they say that a leopard can't change its spots? Shuishui had been much better recently, but he didn't think that she would change much internally.
The prejudice he felt at the bottom of his heart made Qian Anzhi feel that Shuishui was extremely unreliable.
After dinner, they went straight home. Qian An felt that the earlier they went home, the earlier the children could rest, especially since Shuishui still had a day of exams the next day. The earlier they went back, the more time they had to review.
When they arrived home, Shuishui went straight to her room. She searched and read about foreign news and other reports before she went to bed. She did not even glance at her books.
After the second day of exams, Shuishui finally threw away her admission ticket and had dinner at home with her family.
This book was first published by Xiaoxiang Academy, please don't reprint it!