Time slipped by quietly, like the gurgling of a stream, and before he knew it, three months had flown by. As Jiang Yan, filled with anticipation and longing, set out for Yangzhou to greet his long-parted children, the autumn scenery of Yangzhou unfolded before his eyes with a unique grace. The trees lining the streets were stained with golden leaves, and the autumn breeze rustled the leaves, scattering them like dancing butterflies, blanketing the ancient city in a poetic carpet.

Jiang Yan followed the familiar path and soon arrived at the martial arts hall where his grandfather was. As soon as he stepped into the door of the martial arts hall, a hilarious scene came into his eyes. He saw Nian Li, like a majestic little general, riding steadily on his grandfather's shoulders, concentrating on punching. The little girl had a playful pigtail on her head, and as she punched, the pigtail swung back and forth, which was very cute. Every time she threw a punch, she would shout "La La La" in her clear voice, the sound was so crisp and loud that it seemed to break through the sky. The childish fist wind actually brought with it an airflow that should not be underestimated. It whirred and blew the single sword on the weapon rack to the ground, making a loud "clang" sound.

"Dad!" Just as Jiang Yan was attracted by Nian Li's interesting appearance, Si Yan rushed towards him like a black gust of wind, brandishing a short stick. Jiang Yan looked closely and saw that the head of the short stick was wrapped with a circle of abacus beads. As Si Yan moved, the abacus beads collided with each other, making a crisp "clattering" sound. "I learned the 'Abacus Eighteen Beats'!" Si Yan shouted excitedly, with a proud light in his eyes. Before he finished speaking, he couldn't wait to show off his new moves. The short stick in his hand swept out violently, and the abacus beads rained down on Jiang Yan's boots.

Jiang Yan was taken aback for a moment, then a gratified smile crossed his face. He deftly dodged the attack from the abacus beads, feeling both happy for Si Yan's growth and amused by his sudden display. At this moment, his grandfather wiped the sweat from his forehead and walked over with steady steps, a manual of boxing techniques in hand. The pages were slightly yellowed, showing their age. A few dried chilies were tucked between the pages, giving off a faint spicy aroma.

"Nianli adapted your mother's 'Pepper Fist' into a chili pepper fist, giving it a spicy kick," his grandfather said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration and fondness for Nianli. Jiang Yan took the manual and flipped it open. He saw that the accompanying illustrations were all pepper figurines scribbled by Nianli. The figurines were in various shapes, some ferocious, others adorable. The words "beat the bad guys until they cry" were scribbled crookedly next to them. Jiang Yan looked at these childlike scribbles and handwriting, as if he could see Nianli's earnest and adorable face as she practiced her boxing skills, and his heart was filled with warmth.

On the carriage back to the Prime Minister's Mansion, the carriage was filled with the excited laughter of children. Si Yan sat in the corner, enthusiastically practicing with abacus beads as if they were hidden weapons. He stared at the front intently, throwing abacus beads in his hands continuously, with a focused expression, as if there were a group of enemies in front of him waiting for him to repel. And Nian Li was like a little explorer who had discovered a treasure. She happily took out the pepper spray given by her grandfather from her arms, and said to Su Jinli with a smug look on her face: "Mom, this is better than rouge!" As she said that, she playfully sprayed it towards Jiang Yan's glasses. The spray was like a small stream of water, which instantly sprayed on Jiang Yan's glasses. Jiang Yan felt a blur in front of his eyes, and he was so scared that he wiped the lenses in a hurry, causing a burst of laughter in the car.

Su Jinli watched her children excitedly show off their new skills, feeling a surge of emotion. Her thoughts drifted back to her past life, when she was alone and helpless, struggling in the darkness, without the company of her family, without such warm laughter. But now, with such lovely children by her side and Jiang Yan who loved her deeply, she cherished this happiness immensely.

Jiang Yan seemed to have noticed Su Jinli's mood change. He gently held her hand, his eyes behind the glasses narrowed slightly, his smile turned into a crescent moon, and he said gently: "Madam, our family will not need to hire guards in the future. Look at our two little darlings, one can use abacus beads as hidden weapons, the other can throw spicy punches, and they also have powerful pepper spray. Anyone who dares to mess with our family will be in trouble." Jiang Yan's words were like a warm current, instantly dispelling the haze in Su Jinli's heart caused by memories of her past life.

Su Jinli looked at Jiang Yan, her eyes filled with love and gratitude. She gently leaned on Jiang Yan's shoulder and said, "Yes, with them around, the whole family feels full of vitality. I can't imagine how much less fun our lives would be without them."

The carriage slowly moved forward, and the scenery outside the window was like a flowing scroll, constantly changing. Jiang Yan and Su Jinli looked at their children, their hearts filled with longing for the future. They knew that their children's growth was still a long road and they might encounter various difficulties and challenges, but they believed that with their children's hard work and courage, and this loving family, they would be able to overcome everything.

After practicing the abacus beads hidden weapon for a while, Si Yan suddenly stopped what he was doing and said seriously: "Dad, Mom, when I grow up a little, I will use my 'Abacus Beads' to be a hero and protect you and the Prime Minister's Mansion." His eyes were full of determination and firmness, and his young face now looked a bit like a little adult.

Nian Li was not to be outdone. She waved the pepper spray in her hand and shouted, "I will also use my pepper fists and pepper spray to beat the shit out of those bad guys and make them never dare to bully others again." Her voice was crisp and loud, with the innocence and fearlessness unique to children.

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