May arrived in the blink of an eye.
While everyone else was on vacation, the high school seniors were still in class.
Erbao was now broadcasting her lessons three times a day, focusing mainly on science subjects.
Many students said that watching Erbao's livestreams was even more effective than attending cram schools. Many parents also commented that watching Erbao's livestreams not only saved money compared to cram school, but their children were also happy to do it.
Erbao's stream also included massage techniques taught by Lin Feng that could help students feel refreshed and alert. If the children were anxious or under a lot of stress, she also provided recipes for meals that aid sleep.
"Hey, that recipe is quite effective. My son was under so much pressure that he wouldn't feel tired until five or six in the morning. After eating those meals for three days straight, a good sweat was all he needed to feel better!"
"Haha, I've actually already finished my college entrance exam. I just happened to drop by the livestream and saw the massage lesson. I learned it and gave my mom a massage. She said it felt really comfortable and was very helpful!"
"I just came here to learn... how to cook..."
During the long holiday, Erbao suddenly had a brilliant idea and planned to do something big. She announced it on Weibo, telling everyone to see her in the livestream.
"Dad, I'm thinking of using this week to visit various universities, both here in the country and abroad," she said.
Lin Feng had no objections. "Sure, you all go have fun. I'll take your Mom and Xiaobao to visit their grandma."
"Okay!"
Erbao and her siblings took their private jet and visited more than fifty universities in five days. They toured universities both at home and abroad.
During the holiday, Erbao and the others took their livestream followers on a tour of top-tier universities. These virtual visits inspired a longing for higher education in the students watching.
On a sunny afternoon, Erbao and her younger siblings sat under the great banyan tree on one of the campuses they visited. They sat down to have a heart-to-heart chat with their audience.
"We've spent a lot of money over these past few days, but the purpose behind it is to let all of you see what these great universities look like.
"I hope that every student in this livestream who is facing the college entrance exams can work hard and get into their dream university!
"My dad often tells us not to focus too much on gains and losses, but to do our best and complete things without any regrets.
"Think about it. If you're only two points away from your ideal university, you might think, 'Oh my goodness, if only I had tried a little harder, could I have made it?'
"But if you've given it your all, when faced with that two-point gap, you'll be able to say, 'It's okay. I did my best!'
"My dad also says that as a parent, his primary wish is for us to be healthy and happy. On that foundation, he hopes we can achieve something and walk our own paths smoothly, even without him there to guide us.
"I know that in this livestream there are not only students preparing for their exams, but also their parents! I hope that all the uncles and aunties can remain calm. I believe your thoughts are the same as my dad's—the most important thing is for your children to be happy and healthy. That's better than anything!
"As long as the students have tried their best and worked hard, no matter the result, I believe all the uncles and aunties will be able to face it calmly!"
After chatting for over an hour, the siblings stood up.
Erbao waved. "Alright, we're off to our next destination! You all should go work on your practice problems! If you have any questions, remember to ask on the app."
Lin Feng felt that what Erbao had done was meaningful. No matter what his children did, he would always support them.
As the livestream ended, Lin Feng logged out and went to coax Xiaobao to sleep.
For the past two years, Zhao Lizhen and Zhang Fuyong had both reached retirement age. When they had free time, they would go traveling with Lin Dashan and his wife. With their daughter in a happy marriage and their grandchildren all successful in their own ways, they couldn't ask for anything more.
Zhao Lizhen pulled her daughter aside to gossip. "Your Third Aunt's family has returned from abroad. Do you want to go see them?"
Most of Zhang Yuxi's relatives were abroad, though a few had returned one after another in recent years. Ever since Zhang Yuxi had a child out of wedlock and was scorned by the Lu Family, those relatives had treated their family with disdain. After Zhang Yuxi left home, Zhao Lizhen had essentially cut all ties with them.
In the nearly twenty years since, those same relatives had learned that not only had Zhang Yuxi married well, but all of her children had become successful. Now, they were gradually starting to contact Zhao Lizhen again. It was just like the saying: when you're poor, no one visits even in the busiest city, but when you're rich, distant relatives find you deep in the mountains.
Zhao Lizhen's confidence had surged, and she could finally hold her head high. It fully embodied the modern sentiment: "You ignored me when I was down, and now you can't reach me now that I'm up."
This "Third Aunt" was the daughter of one of Zhao Lizhen's distant relatives. The two were about the same age and had gotten along well before they were married. Zhao Lizhen had been more accomplished than this younger cousin, but her cousin had married well. Her husband was the CEO of a foreign company with an annual salary in the millions, complete with a house and a car. The wedding had been grand, and the groom's side had been incredibly generous.
Later on, both women became pregnant around the same time, but they gradually fell out of touch. The last she heard, her cousin had become a full-time homemaker focused on her husband and children, while her husband had become the vice president of a branch office with a promising future.
"I heard from your Third Aunt that the last few years haven't been easy," Zhao Lizhen said. "She's endured a lot for her two children."
She sighed. "Anyway, it's up to you. If you don't want to go, then don't."
In the end, Zhang Yuxi chose not to go.
Zhao Lizhen gave a faint smile. "If you don't want to go, then we won't. Let's take Xiaobao out for some fun tomorrow. Modu has changed a lot over the years."
Only then did Zhang Yuxi notice that Zhao Lizhen's temples were flecked with white. "Mom, you have gray hair now…"
Zhao Lizhen was amused by her daughter's simple reaction. "I'm almost seventy. Isn't it normal to have gray hair?"
Zhang Yuxi was taken aback. That was right, her parents were almost seventy years old.
"Mom, you don't look old at all! You're still so energetic!"
Zhao Lizhen took good care of herself and knew how to dress well, making her look as if she were only in her fifties.
Amused by her daughter, Zhao Lizhen sized up Zhang Yuxi. "You know, after all these years, you still haven't changed a bit."
Zhang Yuxi touched her face. "Really?"
Things were different now. Gone were the days of gazing into the mirror, meticulously applying products; a simple skincare routine was all it took.
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