Chapter 656 - Chapter 656: Chapter 643: Stand Out from the Crowd (End of Main Text) (1/2)
Chapter 656: Chapter 643: Stand Out from the Crowd (End of Main Text)
“I plan to stay home for a while this time.” Chu Jinzhou replied with a smile.
“That’s perfect. Aside from preparing a women’s academy here, Mingli is planning to establish a private academy for boys in town. You can go have a look. If you’re interested, you can even serve as a master for some time.”
“I’d be delighted…”
The two of them were having a delightful conversation. Chu Zimo and Chu Siyu, who were having a great time, exchanged glances and erupted in giggles.
“Brother, have you noticed? Auntie looks so happy every time Uncle Three comes back.”
“Seeing Auntie, Uncle Three seems to be very happy too.” Chu Zimo nodded, “I heard mom and dad once say that when a man grows up, he should marry, and the same applies to a woman. Sis, wouldn’t you say Uncle Three and Auntie are adults now? That means they should get married, right?”
“Probably so.” Chu Siyu chimed in earnestly, nodding, “Also, they need to have family ties. Just look at Uncle He, Aunt He, Uncle Fu, Aunt Zhou, Brother Mingliang and Sister-in-law Mei; they’re all relatives.”
“So by your logic, Uncle Three and Auntie can get married.”
“Yep, absolutely.” Chu Siyu nodded emphatically.
What on earth are these two little imps scheming…
Hearing their secretive whispers, Banqing looked up at the sky in resignation.
Chu Jinnian and Zhuang Qingning entered the courtyard just as they were speaking.
“What’s the fun conversation about? You seem very cheerful.” Zhuang Qingning said with a smile.
“Mommy’s back.” Chu Siyu scampered over and flung herself into Zhuang Qingning’s arms, pecking her cheek with a “plop”. “Siyu missed Mommy.”
“We just had breakfast together this morning, and it’s only been over an hour. You miss Mommy already? What about daddy?” Chu Jinnian scooped the sweet, soft little nubbin into his own arms and tweaked her nose.
“I miss him too.” Chu Siyu answered obediently.
But not as much as I miss Mommy, she added silently.
Chu Siyu didn’t voice this, but Chu Jinnian, with his excellent self-awareness, did not press further. He turned his attention to Chu Zimo, “Little rascal, where did these peach blossoms come from?”
“Today is Mommy’s birthday, so Sis and I picked these as a birthday present for Mommy.” Chu Zimo replied.
“Did you climb the tree?” Chu Jinnian asked.
“Um…” Chu Zimo scratched his ear, “Originally I wanted the staff to pick them, but it’s Mommy’s birthday, so I thought it best that I do it myself.”
Having carefully explained, Chu Zimo anxiously looked at Chu Jinnian, waiting for his reaction.
“At least you had good intentions. I won’t scold you for climbing the tree this time.” Chu Jinnian put Chu Siyu down, “But in the future, when it comes to things like these…”
“You should go alone. Don’t lead your sister astray.”
Phew…
Chu Zimo let out a long breath.
Just as he guessed, Daddy isn’t going to get mad at him for climbing a tree as long as it makes Mommy happy.
Also true to his guess, as long as he doesn’t corrupt his sister, Dad isn’t bothered by what he does.