Rebirth: The Comeback of the Girl
Chapter 115: Life is Like a Summer Flower

Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Life is Like a Summer Flower

"I read your article yesterday, it was fantastic!"

"Um," Han Mingyue’s cheeks flushed slightly as she responded softly.

"Have you written any new drafts? Are you going to continue submitting to ’Children’s Literature’?"

Han Mingyue hesitated a bit, "Haven’t thought about it yet, nor have I started writing."

Yesterday, Mr. Fang, the language teacher, immediately called Han Mingyue to his office upon hearing the news, saying he could tell it was a sample issue by its size.

So there, in the office, Han Mingyue opened the envelope and handed the sample issue to Mr. Fang.

Mr. Fang directly spread it open to the page that featured Han Mingyue’s article, pointing at the neatly printed text on the journal, he spoke earnestly: "Everyone says that the beginning is the hardest, but I think ’perseverance’ is even harder! What are your plans regarding writing?"

"None at the moment," Han Mingyue replied as she took the sample issue from Mr. Fang.

"Think about it after you go home! Do you want to pursue the path of writing? To embark on this journey, not only do you need a talent in writing, but also the heart to study perseveringly and the resilience to keep writing!"

At that moment, Han Mingyue silently nodded and then returned to the classroom.

Because she wanted Zhen Yu to see it first, Han Mingyue quickly stuffed the journal into her school bag as soon as she returned to the classroom.

Her desk mate saw and asked about it, but she dismissed it.

-

Han Mingyue thought about it all night yesterday but still couldn’t decide what her next step should be.

Now, faced with the same question from Zhen Yu, Han Mingyue honestly admitted she hadn’t thought it through.

Although Zhen Yu was a bit surprised by Han Mingyue’s response, she didn’t press further, only nodded at Han Mingyue and said softly, "Don’t worry, take your time~"

"Yes! I know." Han Mingyue smiled brightly, "It’s cold outside, let’s go back."

"Okay."

Even with Han Mingyue still in confusion, Zhen Yu didn’t reveal her intention to submit her work.

-

As soon as the bell rang at the end of the fourth class in the morning, Zhen Yu began putting on her coat, causing Liu Ting to be puzzled.

Fu Yu also immediately clamored, "Zhen Yu, where are you going?"

The voice was a bit loud, even Teacher Qian, who was still standing on the podium, looked over.

Zhen Yu, without turning her head, said, "I’m going to the store."

Then she put on her hat and gloves and walked straight out of the classroom.

"Going to the store at this time?" Fu Yu scratched his head, "Could it be that today’s meal was cooked by Aunt Cheng? Not very tasty?"

Liu Ting placed Zhen Yu’s lunchbox near the stove to keep it warm, also puzzled.

What they didn’t know was that Zhen Yu deliberately said this to mislead them.

Her classmates thought she was going to the small store inside the school that sells snacks, stationery, and the like.

But the place Zhen Yu was truly heading was the Four Merchants Store, because the mailbox was right at the main entrance there.

As for the mailing addresses for submissions to different journals, Zhen Yu had already compiled and noted them down in a small notebook the first time she submitted, and this morning she’d grabbed it as she went back to her room for the manuscript.

Zhen Yu made a quick trip, taking half an hour to mail the short story she completed last night.

-

Just before the final evening self-study class, Teacher Cao entered the classroom.

The students were taken aback; wasn’t this too late to keep one’s integrity?

We refuse within our hearts! We only want a peaceful study session (to do our homework)!

However, Cao Yong briskly walked up to the podium and directly announced the commencement of screening programs for the New Year singing competition.

"Qiao Xian! Host for a moment!"

Regarding this, most of the students were flabbergasted.

Isn’t it? We just wanted to ask you, this isn’t a pop quiz, why organize a sudden strike?

Cao Yong inwardly smiled, all prepared for you and now how should I choose, right?

Exactly! Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared!

Wait for me to notify you to prepare? Sorry, you probably won’t even catch it while it’s hot!

-

Qiao Xian, according to his organized list, called each program one by one, and the students all put aside what they were doing and listened quietly.

Some students have decent voices and sing well; but most fail to reach the high notes and cannot bring down the low ones, possessing average voices.

The most astounding was that indescribable male student, who sang so off-key it shocked everyone...

When Qian Duoduo went on stage, she deliberately looked back at Zhen Yu.

Zhen Yu nodded at her with a gentle face, her eyes full of encouragement.

As if regaining her fighting spirit, Qian Duoduo stood tall and erect in front of the podium and began her English poetry recitation.

She chose Tagore’s "Life is like a summer flower."

The young girl’s crisp voice was like a mountain spring, captivating and melodious.

She had clearly practiced it; although she hadn’t memorized it completely yet, there was still a long time before New Year’s Day by which she could surely memorize it.

"Life is like the splendor of summer flowers; death, the serene beauty of autumn leaves."

Zhen Yu whispered softly, the poetry beautiful, the voice beautiful, and she was beautiful too.

-

Liu Ting had once complained to Zhen Yu in private, "What is Qian Duoduo thinking? Sometimes I feel she treats you as a good friend, sometimes as an enemy! She’s driving me crazy!"

Zhen Yu could relate.

But she still comforted Liu Ting saying, "She’s my friend! Just a bit too competitive."

Liu Ting said: "Ah... What’s there to compete over? It’s not like it’s for a piece of meat~"

"Perhaps, it’s about fighting spirit..."

At that time, Zhen Yu had just said it casually.

But now, she realized she had hit the nail on the head.

What Qian Duoduo was competing for was indeed a breath of fighting spirit!

Maybe it’s this personality of hers that made her the ’child of another’ in her past life, worthy of the phrase — life as summer flowers.

And in this life, despite Zhen Yu outperforming her academically, she never conceded defeat and still shone brightly.

Zhen Yu believed that the daring and competitive her would still excel in this life.

-

"Zhen Yu!"

"Here."

Since Zhen Yu’s program was registered last, it meant it was her turn at the end of this round of selections.

Zhen Yu walked expressionlessly to the podium and stood still, and before she could start speaking, the classmates began whispering among themselves.

It was passed on that Zhen Yu was recommended by the teacher for the English recitation, not volunteering like the others.

Seeing she hadn’t brought any notes, they wondered if she had already memorized it, as her excellent memory was well known in the class.

"Silence!" Cao Yong shouted softly, and the class quieted down.

Qiao Xian then signaled Zhen Yu to begin.

Zhen Yu took a deep breath and began reciting.

"Ode to the West Wind

Percy Bysshe Shelley

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O wild West Wind, thou breath of Autumn’s being,

...

If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?"

After finishing the whole piece, Zhen Yu slightly bowed and returned to her seat.

The classroom was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly burst into thunderous applause.

The classmates expressed that although they didn’t understand much, it sounded really good.

Zhen Yu’s voice was melodious and lingering, just like the saxophone she introduced to Han Mingyue, very comfortable to listen to.

Touching the heart.

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