After taking a bath, Shen Fenghua applied the medicine, and then she grabbed the two children and began to carefully inquire about the whole story.

After going around in circles, it turned out that, in the end, it all came down to Shen's mother.

Shen Fenghua: "..."

Speechless and angry, this person is truly more trouble than he's worth.

The whole thing started when Chen's mother came to cause trouble a while ago, saying some ambiguous things. Some of the children, not understanding the situation, went home and asked the adults in their families.

Over time, some people who knew the Shen family well, who were familiar with the family's background and knew about the strange way the family was formed, said these words as a joke.

Of course, no one specifically told the child; the child just overheard it while chatting with someone.

That's when I quietly made a note of it.

It turns out that Qi Nianping and Qi Nianan lost their parents a long time ago, and now they live with their godfather and have a stepmother...

The complicated relationships confused the children, and at first they just listened and then stopped.

The problem is that these two boys are making a scene at school, which is upsetting.

Children's jealousy and malice can sometimes be more intense and swift than adults'.

The two boys are adorable, and now they live with their maternal grandmother and Shen Fenghua. Both mother and daughter are very clean and tidy, keeping the children clean and tidy every day. They also love the children dearly. Some toys and snacks that others can only get by throwing tantrums are available to the two brothers every day.

The difference is too great; who could bear it?

Both of them were studious and could distinguish between class and break time. In class, they studied hard and listened attentively, and after class, they played and made noise as they pleased.

She is lively, cute, and earnest; even the teachers adore her.

However, this is also where the problem arises.

The two brothers, having attracted attention, were now being targeted.

At first, they couldn't find a place to hit, but then those unfounded rumors reached the school, and the children immediately knew where it would hurt the most.

They started chasing after the two brothers, calling them bastards and such. Although Qi Nianping and Qi Nian'an remained calm, they were still young and couldn't control their emotions. At first, they remembered Shen Fenghua's instructions and were able to endure it.

Later, when they heard that Shen Fenghua was a barren hen (children don't keep up with information that quickly), the two brothers got furious and started fighting with them.

Although the two brothers were brave, especially Qi Nianping, they were no match for a large group of people. It was inevitable that the two brothers would be defeated when fighting against a group of people.

If the school bell hadn't rung, there would have been a lot more trouble.

Having learned the whole story, Shen Fenghua didn't know how to express her feelings at this moment. "Silly child, why did you go and fight them head-on?"

“They insulted my mother, and I won’t stand for it.”

Shen Fenghua was actually somewhat indifferent to the insults directed at her; she had heard all sorts of things over the years. However, she still felt quite touched that the two young brothers had protected her.

"Alright, don't be so reckless next time," Shen Fenghua frowned as she applied medicine to Qi Nian'an. "Don't confront things head-on unless you're 80% sure. If you're angry, come back and tell your parents. They can resolve this perfectly without you getting hurt."

Qi Nian'an nodded blankly, but Qi Nianping was a little unconvinced, sticking her neck out, "No, I want to get justice for Mom!"

He couldn't stand by and watch his mother be humiliated. He had to stand up and protect her, just like a few months ago when she had appeared out of nowhere and protected them!

What Mom can do, I can do too.

"Idiot!" Shen Fenghua's heart softened, and a smile appeared on her lips. "Mom knows you want to stand up for me, but you saw it too, we're injured, right? Tell me, does it hurt?"

"It doesn't hurt!"

Shen Fenghua: "..."

She choked, thinking, "This brat isn't cooperating at all. How am I supposed to discipline him?"

"No, Mom doesn't mean you should back down. You can try a different approach, like telling Mom and Mom will step in to resolve it."

Qi Nianping felt that Shen Fenghua's words made sense, but the problem was...

He hesitated for a moment, "Wouldn't that make me a tattletale?"

Shen Fenghua seriously tried to deceive him, "How could that be? Those who tattle on others to the teacher are tattletales. It's those who tell the teacher about other people's private matters, no matter how small. But you are different."

"What's different?"

Are you telling Mom that she's an outsider?

"no."

Shen Fenghua clasped her hands together. "That's right. Your mother is here to seek justice for you."

After receiving a promise from the children in a daze, Shen Fenghua said earnestly, "There is one more very important thing that I want you to keep in mind at all times."

"Mom, you tell me."

Shen Fenghua briefly described the current situation in the county town: "A group of beggars have come here and are kidnapping people to sell. Whether they are adults or children, once they are caught, they will never be able to go home again and never see their parents or great-grandmother again."

These were serious words, and Qi Nianping immediately became alert. "Then what do we do?"

The children were quite terrified. "I don't want to leave my mom and dad."

Shen Fenghua: "Then we won't leave, but we need to agree that you should all take care of yourselves."

She repeatedly instructed, "You must not go out alone, and neither of you can go out alone. You must be accompanied by an adult." After saying that, Shen Fenghua pondered for a moment and continued, "Also, from now on, your parents will find a way to pick you up from school. We won't be there. You must stay at school and never go out, understand?"

The children were very obedient, which made Shen Fenghua very happy. After resolving the children's issues, Shen Fenghua was still a bit of a headache.

Qi Ye said softly, "Leave this to me."

“What use is it to you? I have to handle this myself,” Shen Fenghua said, glancing at Qi Ye with a teasing look. “That’s the steel plant’s affiliated school. You, as a platoon leader, won’t be able to do anything there.”

Qi Ye laughed, "Then I'll go with you and be Director Shen's bodyguard."

Shen Fenghua chuckled, "You, you're such a chatterbox!"

However, Shen Fenghua did want Qi Ye to go with him, while he would be in charge of the negotiations. His mere presence would naturally intimidate everyone.

Shen Fenghua didn't intend to let this matter slide. It was a big deal, but also a small one. In short, within her power, she wanted her two children to grow up happily.

That night, the whole family, except for the maternal grandmother, slept on the same kang (a heated brick bed). Nianping and Nian'an were quite excited, their eyes sparkling.

Shen Fenghua found it amusing. "Be careful, you still have medicine on your leg."