Journey to the West: Life Simulation of Sun Wukong

At the end of the year, the overseas workers Sun Zhiming and Li Zhipeng returned.

After learning that Sun Shisheng had earned one hundred thousand yuan, Sun Zhiming felt somewhat disheartened.

All year round, he worked away from home, and after excluding the cost of food and accommodation, he saved just over ten thousand yuan, which he thought was quite good. However, compared to his own son, it was far less.

Li Zhipeng laughed, "Ming, your son will definitely be successful in the future."

Sun Zhiming responded, "Where? He just has some brute strength."

"Peng is joking."

Sun Zhiming was modest, but the smile on his face couldn't be hidden.

In the end, Sun Zhiming still paid for Li Zhipeng's rental expenses and returned to the mountain village with Sun and Sun Shisheng for the New Year, where their old house was still livable.

And the next year, they were to move to live in the city.

Because Sun Shisheng was going to start middle school.

On the way, Sun remarked, "Don't give money to mom and dad anymore. I have already given it. It's ten thousand yuan, just one tenth of what Shisheng earned."

Sun Zhiming was silent.

He knew it was probably his own brother who had incited their mother to ask for it.

He also understood that the money he earned was meticulously saved by his parents, and most of it was used by his brother, essentially making him work to support his brother.

Still, it was necessary to be filial to his parents.

Back at home, everyone joyfully ate their New Year's Eve dinner, and Sun Zhiming also gave one tenth of his earnings for the year, a thousand yuan.

In the past, he used to give half, but next year, as Sun Shisheng was going to study in the city, Sun also definitely wanted to move, otherwise he wouldn't be at ease.

Once in the city, there would be many more expenses.

He calculated that a thousand yuan a year was more than enough for his parents.

However, at the dining table Sun Zhigang's expression was somewhat grim: "Brother, last year it was nearly five thousand, why only one thousand this year?"

Sun Zhiming explained, "Shisheng has already missed one year, next year he will go to the city where everything from clothing, food, housing to transportation costs much more than in the village or town."

Sun saw the tension in the air and said, "Hmm, you're right, Sun Shisheng will definitely make something of himself in the future."

Since Sun spoke up, Sun Zhigang didn't say anything more.

Sun doted on him, but Sun did not indulge him. If he talked back, he might get a spanking.

In his youth, Sun had fought against enemies and practiced stake skills; even though he had aged and was not as agile as in his youth, he was still stronger than Sun Zhigang; when he was angry, he didn't care about the setting.

"Little sister, when will you get married?"

Just then, Sun Zhigang's wife Guihua, who was holding a baby and feeding it, spoke, her gaze falling on Sun Shisheng's aunt Sun Miaoling.

Sun Miaoling is Sun Shisheng's aunt and was still fairly pretty, except she had dark skin because she worked long hours in the fields.

Guihua asked this because she felt that since Sun Zhiming's family had already moved out and still gave money every year, they deserved some respect; and Sun Miaoling, who still lived in this household, needed to marry off quickly to avoid wasting food.

Those not born of one family do not enter into one door.

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Sun Miaoling was eating a chicken wing and didn't catch the implication in Guihua's words, simply saying, "We'll talk about it later."

Sun Zhiming said, "Yes, marrying later is also good, she can help me accompany our parents more."

The New Year's Eve dinner was joyously eaten.

But beneath this joy, each person was burdened with their own thoughts.

Sun hoped the whole family would reunite and be fulfilled...

Sun wished for Sun Zhigang to be successful in the future and then provide for her...

Sun Zhiming pondered over the moving issues for next year...

Sun hoped that once they moved to the city, they would never return to this old, odorous home, never wanting to see these annoying relatives again...

Sun Zhigang was fixated on how to get the remaining tens of thousands of yuan from Sun Shisheng...

Guihua wanted Sun Miaoling to marry off quickly to get a dowry...

Sun Miaoling wondered what to eat for breakfast the next day...

Only Sun Shisheng quietly ate his meal, sensing everyone's thoughts and concerns.

Tsk.

This is the mortal life.

The peach of the Three Realms might offset the mortal experiences of the gods, but firsthand realization is ultimately more authentic and complete.

In the blink of an eye.

The first day of the Lunar New Year.

Sun Zhiming took Sun and Sun Shisheng, boarding a long-distance bus headed to the city.

Jiangnan City

The city was bustling.

Skyscrapers and heavy traffic.

Compared to the mountain village and town, it was like two different worlds, with vast disparities in wealth.

And in this busy city, the intricacies of human society provided many benefits to Sun Shisheng, who could temporarily blend into the worldly scene.

Sun Zhiming found a rental apartment, settled down, and then took Sun Shisheng to the best middle school in Jiangnan City to register.

However, Sun Shisheng's talent took everyone by surprise.

He already knew all the middle school material and could even make connections beyond the basic facts.

Now, his reputation as a prodigy was truly cemented.

The principal personally had the school's teachers prepare a set of mock middle school examination papers for the nine-year-old Sun Shisheng to complete within a set time.

It only took Sun Shisheng two hours to complete all the problems, achieving perfect scores in seven subjects, including his essay.

Especially his handwriting, so fluid and dynamic that it was hard for anyone to consider deducting points.

Therefore, the principal gave the green light for Sun Shisheng to skip grades and take the middle school exams this summer.

"Mr. Sun Zhiming..."

"Yes." Sun Zhiming was a simple man, being called 'Mister' for the first time by the middle school principal, who was dressed in a dress shirt and wore glasses, clearly an educated person, made him somewhat nervous.

"No need to be nervous," said the principal with a smiling face, "your son Shisheng is very smart and can think outside the box. I believe he could even solve high school papers."

"Moreover, he is also very opinionated ..."

"So, he can take the middle school exams early, graduate this year, and I believe he will definitely get into the best high school in our city!"

Sun Zhiming exclaimed with joy, "Really?"

The principal smiled and said, "Of course, I am not wrong in my judgment of people. But, is he really only nine years old?"

Unable to contain his excitement, Sun Zhiming nodded, "Yes."

But the principal paused and said, "Although he doesn't look like a nine-year-old in height, what about sports?"

"Sports?" Sun Zhiming was puzzled.

"Physical education scores are also part of the middle school exams. If they are not good, some points might be deducted, but, for your son, getting into the best high school won't be a problem," explained the principal.

"Don't worry, Principal. My son has great strength and stamina," Sun Zhiming knew his son's capabilities very well as he could effortlessly perform tasks that would be challenging for others.

Even traffickers would kneel down and call him 'Grandpa' upon seeing him!

"That's good then."

The principal nodded, "The authorities are placing great emphasis on education now. If your son can rank within the top ten of Jiangnan City, he will receive a scholarship of ten thousand yuan."

Ten thousand yuan!

Sun Zhiming's breathing hastened.

Even though his family had nearly a hundred thousand yuan, all of it had been earned by Sun Shisheng, and for him to earn ten thousand yuan, it would take at least a year.

Studying can really make money!

The principal continued, "Given your son's current performance, as long as he doesn't underperform, he will easily be in the top three. If his sports skills are as good as you say, he can definitely secure the first place, which comes with a thirty thousand yuan reward."

When Sun Zhiming and Sun left the office, their heads were spinning.

First place, thirty thousand yuan.

If Sun Zhiming were to earn it, it would take at least three years.

"Son, do you have confidence in getting first place this year?" Sun Zhiming asked with hope.

"No problem."

Sun Shisheng had already grasped the mundane dynamics, thoroughly understanding the entire Jiangnan City. Wasn't an exam simply a matter of course for him?

Moreover, he had made an agreement with the principal that he wouldn't need to attend school regularly this year, only participating during monthly and mid-term exams. The rest of the time, he would study at home.

After all, he didn't have the time to linger on campus.

Compared to school, he was more eager to see society firsthand.

Sun and Sun nodded. In this regard, they couldn't offer much help; it was all up to him.

Sun Zhiming also decided not to work out of town anymore but found a job at a nearby suburban factory because they also hired women, so Sun also went there.

As for Sun Shisheng?

He combined absorbing the spiritual energy from another realm with the mundane dynamics of Jiangnan City to temper his physical body and soul.

Although only nine years old, his physical power was enough to stir seas and lakes, and if he connected with the cosmic energies, he could change the weather with a single thought.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the middle school exams arrived.

With the expectations of Sun Mom and Sun Dad, Sun Shisheng entered the examination hall.

Over the next three days, he finished all the exams and smoothly entered Jiangnan City's best high school.

Nine years old in high school ...

This caused a sensation throughout Jiangnan City.

However, that was pretty much it.

After three or five days, the news was overtaken by other stories.

After all, no matter how excellent Sun Shisheng was, it didn't affect their lives, did it?

Once entered into the best high school in Jiangnan City, Sun Shisheng was instructed by Sun Dad and Sun Mom to not rush things, not to skip grades, and to genuinely experience high school life.

While at the factory, they had also heard some things from other workers.

For instance, studying wasn't just about learning the content in textbooks, but also about maintaining good relationships with classmates.

School is a microcosm of society.

Having experienced life in society, Sun Dad and Sun Mom naturally did not want Sun Shisheng to be too arrogant in the future. They wanted him to study earnestly and also to engage more with his classmates.

After all, there's a truth in society: at home, you depend on your parents; outside, you depend on your friends.

However, Sun Dad and Sun Mom were obviously not aware of the exact meaning of "depend on friends outside"; you could only make real friends if you were talented and capable yourself.

If there is a phoenix tree, the phoenix will come.

Nevertheless, Sun Shisheng did enter Jiangnan City's best high school, studying alongside teenagers aged sixteen to eighteen.

Having a nine-year-old classmate naturally drew the attention of the others.

But that nearly six feet height ...

Is he really nine years old?

Sun Shisheng paid no heed to his classmates' astonishment and was only surprised upon seeing a peer whose fortune seemed boundless...