Chapter 1448 - Itching for a Beating (1/2)

Qiao Nan and the four children had already left the school. However, the matter of the triplets leaving the examination hall a few minutes earlier had generated a discussion among many of the parents.

“Mom, you’re not asking us how we fared in the exams?” After returning home, Qiao Nan busied for an hour before the dumplings were ready to enter the children’s tummies. After eating and drinking to their fill, Er Bao stood close to Qiao Nan and looked at her curiously. “All the other parents seemed to be very concerned.”

“I am concerned too.” Qiao Nan smiled as she poured a cup of water for Er Bao. “Er Bao, drink more water. It’s good for your body. Mom does not ask because I trust you all. The three of you usually perform so well at home. When you are in kindergarten, you often come home with little red flowers. I believe that your performance won’t be too poor when you go to primary school.”

This was a cognitive bias that a mother had toward her child.

Er Bao was pleased. “That’s true. Grandma said that Dad did very well in his studies, and so did you, Mom. You’re top scorer of the college entrance examination. As your children, how can we perform too badly?” Since the day they went to kindergarten, the triplets often heard their grandmother telling them the situations of their parents when the latter were schooling.

Upon hearing that their parents were so good at their studies, the triplets quietly made up their minds. As their parents’ children, how could they perform badly and make their parents lose face? Since their parents were good at their studies, they would certainly be good at it too. They would do wonderfully in their studies.

Er Bao felt very pleased with himself after taking the school entrance examination today. “Mom, during exams next time, I will definitely work hard to achieve the top place.”

“No, you’re second!” San Bao suddenly called out. “The top place is mine.” Grandmother had said that she resembled her mother the most. Hence, she had to be like her mother and attain the top place, being the top scorer!

Er Bao raised his eyebrows. “This first or second place, it doesn’t count when you or I say it. We will know when the results are out.” Er Bao was so cunning. He knew that San Bao was the only lady in the family, and all the elders asked him to give in and take care of San Bao. It was fine for other matters but not his grades.

Instead of fighting with San Bao and receiving his grandfather’s beatings when San Bao cried, he might as well just speak the facts.

Da Bao stood up, held Xiao Bao’s hand, and tugged San Bao’s hand. “We’ve rested enough and should take our nap. Otherwise, Xiao Bao can’t endure any longer.” When Er Bao and San Bao were discussing their grades, Xiao Bao, who was the youngest, had already gone into his usual routine, nodding off like little chicks feeding on grains. He almost fell headlong off the sofa.

Da Bao could only carry Xiao Bao for a short distance. However, if he were to carry Xiao Bao upstairs like an adult, it would be too difficult. Da Bao knew his own limits. He would not force himself to do something that he could not. Anyway, Xiao Bao was already old enough to climb the stairs on his own. It was not necessary for someone to carry him up.

“Brother Da Bao.” Xiao Bao leaned softly on Da Bao, speaking and yawning at the same time, even closing his pair of little eyes. He was completely following Da Bao and not even looking at the direction.

Da Bao pursed his lips. “We’re going up the stairs now. Be good. Walk yourself. I can’t carry you.”