Drama Couple in the 80s

Chapter 62

At the end of her first grade year, Yanyan barely passed the language arts exam and scored only 28 on mathematics.

As expected, she was held back a grade.

Yanyan, however, seemed quite happy about repeating. Her younger brother, Juan Juan, who had just turned six, started school that same year, so the siblings could now be in the same first grade class together.

With a three year age gap, Yanyan began school at seven and a half, got held back once, while Juan Juan entered exactly at six years old.

The school introduced a clear policy this year, stipulating that children should start schooling at age six. Consequently, He Cheng decided to enroll Quanquan accordingly. Whether he excelled or not, having both siblings attend classes together made transportation more convenient for their parents.

Given Yanyan's academic experience, neither her parents nor other family members, including grandparents and aunt with uncle, harbored high expectations for Quanquan's educational success.

In Jiang Ya's words, neither family's genetic lineage showed any predisposition towards academic prowess.

Yanyan was a cheerful and carefree child, always happy and endearingly innocent. As the firstborn girl in the family, she was doted upon by her grandparents and numerous elders, leading to some spoiling. In contrast, Quanquan, three years younger, had a more reserved personality. From a young age, he wasn't very mischievous, making him relatively easygoing.

With Yanyan, his bubbly older sister, above him and Huihui, a rambunctious younger brother, below, Quanquan found himself sandwiched between their energies. Huihui, full of constant motion, never seemed to stay still for even a moment. Whenever Huihui's antics became unbearably headache inducing, Jiang Fengchan and Shi Qiaoling would invariably scold him with, "Why are you so annoying? Look at your cousin Quanquan."

Villagers often remarked that Quanquan resembled a young He Dacheng.

Oh no! Upon hearing this, the parents felt a chill in their hearts. What was young He Dacheng like? A mute fool who couldn't speak.

Concerned, He Cheng and Jiang Ya kept a close watch on their son, fearing any potential issues. Thankfully, after careful observation, they concluded that Quanquan appeared perfectly normal and average, without any special traits or psychological problems.

He was simply quiet, not autistic.

Parents who didn't push academic pressure typically wouldn't intentionally focus on formal education for their children, and it was no different for Quanquan. He hadn't received any preschool training; instead, he spent most days just playing, having learned little beyond basic skills.

However, as parents, they naturally harbored some aspirations. He Cheng observed that Quanquan didn't seem particularly dull either; at least he could count numbers accurately. Given seven watermelons, he knew exactly how many there were. If given one yuan to buy something from the village store, and if he purchased candy worth fifty cents, he understood to ask for the remaining fifty cents change back. Based on this, it was inferred that Quanquan might perform slightly better than his sister academically.

Concerned about setting unrealistic expectations, Jiang Ya reassured He Cheng, mentioning that Yanyan also appeared bright and clever when she was young.

After all, children develop according to their own potential. They're like seeds, provide them with sunlight and nourishment, allowing them to grow freely. Whether they turn out to be carrots or cabbage is simply what they become. It's not as though they insist their child must attend prestigious universities like Tsinghua or Peking University.