864 Study Hard in the Future

This made Zhang Wei a little hesitant. His younger siblings were still so young. Zhang Chao was an introvert and his two sisters were also still very young. No matter how sensible Zhang Qin was, she was still a child.

He had to help out with many things. If he was not at home, what would happen to Li Gui and his younger siblings?

Li Gui could also tell that Zhang Wei was troubled. She smiled and hugged him as she said, "Silly boy, we don't need you to be at home. Didn't I use to take good care of all of you? Moreover, we're living with your elder sister Qiao Mei and grandfather Qiao Qiang now. Our family also has some money now and our days are getting better."

Zhang Wei was still a little worried. He looked up at Li Gui and asked, "Really? But Zhang Chao, he…"

What if Zhang Chao had a relapse because of what happened tonight? Previously, Qiao Mei had brought him to see a psychiatrist. The doctor said that he was better now, but the psychological trauma could relapse at any time. No one could say when it would flare up.

"He's your younger brother! You have to believe in him, understand?" Li Gui said.

"Yes!" Zhang Wei said with a smile.

Seeing that Zhang Wei had let go of the heavy burden in his heart, Xia He felt like helping him. Xia Wen, Xia Zhe and her had all gone to a boarding school when they were young. That school specialized in nurturing talents to join the army.

The conditions were much more arduous than in ordinary schools. The military way of management was very strict and the students could only go home during the new year. They had to go through training in school for the rest of the time.

Moreover, the academic progression was by way of a selection process. Only one out of 100 students could go to the military academy in the capital. The rest could only go to other schools to continue with cultural studies and would not be able to join the army.

"Let me think about what we can do. I'll talk to my aunt and check on when that school will be taking in new students. When the time comes, Xiao Wei can also go to school. However, you have to study hard. They speed through the lessons there. Although I don't know what grade you're at now, we can get my eldest brother to come take a look," Xia He said.

Zhang Wei whispered, "Mom… have I just caused trouble for elder sister…"

Li Gui was also a little conflicted. She did not know whether it would be difficult for Xia He to get someone to arrange this matter.

"Xiao He, is it very difficult to make arrangements? If so, let's forget about it. Perhaps I can bring Xiao Wei to the school to take a look when it is recruiting students," Li Gui said.

Only children from reputable families in the capital could enter that school. The campuses were segregated by zones and the one in the northern suburbs was for ordinary children. The selection process for the school was extremely strict and in actual fact, Zhang Wei could not meet the standards at all.

She could only go to Xia Xiu and ask her about the admission rules for the campus in the western suburbs. It would still be possible for a kid to enroll there if there was a recommendation. The only difference was that the enrolment criteria and academic progress of the western campus were several times stricter than that of the northern campus.

The western campus was simply a hellish existence. When she first started school, she would secretly cry in bed many times. There was really too much pressure and she could not take it.

"It's fine. I will just ask my aunt about when the school starts and also the criteria. For everything else, it will depend on Xiao Wei's efforts. Xiao Wei, you have to work hard. If you don't do well in the exams, you'll be asked to leave. At that time, we won't be able to help you," Xia He said.

"Don't worry! I'll definitely study hard!" Zhang Wei said firmly.

Xia Wen did not have free time every day, but Zhang Wei also found it unrealistic for them to hire a teacher just to teach him. Zhang Wei had secretly asked around and found out about the fees that Qian'e charged per piano lesson. It was probably the kind of rates for other subjects. His family was not that rich yet. Besides, he could not be the only one enjoying such benefits. He still had younger siblings!

He decided to take out all his books and study hard once he went home. Some time ago, he would always accompany Qiao Qiang for walks in the park. There, he had met an old grandpa and his wife, who were both long-time teachers. When the time came, if there was anything he did not know, he would ask the old grandpa and grandma!

"Xiao He, sorry to trouble you," Li Gui said embarrassedly.

Xia He waved her hands and said, "Auntie, you're too polite. Qiao Mei's family is my family. If you have any problems in the future, just tell me! I'll definitely do what I can. Don't worry."