Seeing this, the little girl stopped paying attention to him and started writing in the sand carefully.

This is the homework assigned by the teacher today. We'll have a dictation test tomorrow. If we make a mistake, we'll get a spanking, and it hurts terribly!

Changshun looked at it intently for a while, but it felt like reading a book written in a foreign language; he couldn't recognize a single word.

He looked at the little girl in front of him with envy, and thought of his own friends who would be living here in the future. He wondered if they would also be able to go to school.

He could see that it was a school, and there were students inside reciting their lessons.

The little girl was probably bored with practicing. Seeing Changshun's envious look, she pouted and said, "Do you want to learn?"

Changshun nodded hesitantly, then said sincerely, "I want to!"

The little girl pointed to the school, then to Changshun: "You don't need to be envious. In a few days, you can go in and study too!"

Changshun scratched his head awkwardly; he had thought she was willing to teach him a few words.

"I can't learn it. I'm not from here. I'm going home with my sister soon."

Although studying is very good, and he really wants to study, he still chooses to go home with his sister without hesitation, rather than go home with her.

Reading is important, but family is even more important.

The little girl was also a bit surprised. This person was dressed in such shabby clothes that she thought he was a newcomer.

She then stopped paying attention to Changshun and let him watch from behind, writing and reading each word as he went.

Changshun was delighted to see this and focused on memorizing the words the little girl wrote, preparing to practice with the sand pile when he got back.

Qu Huaiyuan happened to witness this scene as he was leaving, and he was slightly moved. Chen Yong saw that he was standing still and followed his gaze to look at him.

"This child is resilient, intelligent, and eager to learn; no wonder Madam Zhen likes him."

Qu Huaiyuan was somewhat surprised upon hearing this: "Sir, do you mean that Zhenniangzi is planning to take this child back with her?"

Chen Yong briefly explained what had happened that day to him, and Qu Huaiyuan felt even more sorry for the child.

This child's situation is similar to his own, and he can understand the child.

However, this child is luckier than him. He was able to meet Zhen Niangzi and will have a family in the future, unlike him, who is destined to be lonely for the rest of his life.

Qu Huaiyuan belittled himself before leaving in low spirits.

Life is unpredictable. Who could have imagined that the once bright and energetic young man would become so self-destructive?

A-Yue was able to walk and insisted on going back with Zhen Wanwan. Zhen Wanwan asked a doctor to come and check on her. Seeing that her health had indeed improved, she agreed to take her home together.

Under the doctor's intense gaze, A-Yue quickly tidied herself up and followed Zhen Wanwan out the door.

"Changshun! Time to go home! Come over here quickly!"

Upon hearing Zhen Wanwan's call, Changshun immediately turned and ran over. The little girl looked over and saw Changshun running affectionately to Zhen Wanwan's side. Her eyes nearly popped out of her head with envy.

It turns out that this boy is actually Zhen Niangzi's younger brother. No wonder she was unwilling to stay in the Happiness Home. She thought she must have burned incense in her past life to be able to enter the Happiness Home in this life.

This kid must have been incredibly lucky in his past lives, otherwise how could he have been reincarnated as Zhen Niangzi's younger brother?

Zhen Wanwan looked at Changshun, whose forehead was covered in sweat, and used a handkerchief to wipe away the sweat.

"Is it fun here?"

Changshun smiled and nodded: "It's fun! You can learn so many things here!"

Zhen Wanwan chuckled. He thought the child would say there were lots of new and interesting things here, but he was more practical and thought about learning things.

"Don't be envious. When you get back, you can go to school."

Changshun was stunned by these words and repeated in disbelief, "Sister, did I hear that right? I can go to school now?"

He used to secretly hide in a corner of the private school, listening to the teacher teach, and then go home at night to fantasize about the day when he could wear a long robe, hold a book, and recite his lessons.

To my surprise, my sister said that he could go to school!

But the next second, Changshun's face turned conflicted, and he said nervously, "Sister, I think I'd better not learn. You may not know, but the tuition at this school is extremely expensive."

“I will still help with chores at home. When my younger brother grows up and can go to school, I will ask him to teach me a few words when he comes home, so that I won’t be illiterate.”

These words brought tears to the eyes of Zhen Wanwan and A Yue. How could this child be so sensible?

Zhen Wanwan gently rubbed Changshun's head and said, "I brought you home not so you could do chores. You don't need to worry about tuition. Even if you want to study for the rest of your life, I can support you."

"Let's go home!"

Zhen Wanwan, holding one in each hand, walked out with her head held high and chest out.

Outside the door, Ma Xiaosi had already driven the carriage to the side gate of the Happiness Home. Seeing them come out, he quickly stood up.

"Uncle Ma, thank you for your hard work. Let's go home now."

Zhen Wanwan and the other two boarded the carriage, and Ma Xiaosi drove it steadily out of the city.

It was Changshun's first time riding in a carriage, and he couldn't get enough of looking at everything. He would occasionally open the carriage window to look at the pedestrians outside.

Zhen Wanwan didn't stop him. When they passed a pastry shop, she asked Ma Xiaosi to buy a few bags of snacks, and Changshun then obediently sat in the car and ate like a mouse.

After an unknown amount of time, they finally arrived at Meizi Village.

Changshun began to feel uneasy, wondering who his sister's family was, whether they would accept him, and whether his younger siblings would like him.

All this uncertainty made Changshun extremely anxious.

Zhen Wanwan patted his shoulder reassuringly and explained, "Changshun, don't worry. Everyone in your family is very kind and will like you."

Upon hearing this, Changshun felt slightly relieved and tightly gripped the remaining large bag of snacks in his hand.

He tried a little of each of these snacks, and they were really delicious. He's going to give them to his younger siblings later.

"Wife, we're home!" Ma Xiaosi said softly.

A-Yue got off the carriage first, followed closely by Chang-Shun. Both of them craned their necks to help her off the carriage.

Seeing this, Zhen Wanwan found it amusing, and then neither of them remained indifferent, allowing the two to help her up.

"Thank you, Yue, thank you, Changshun. It's my blessing to have you both!"

Both of them became shy after hearing what she said.

A melodious, bell-like sound suddenly came from behind.

"Mother! You're finally back! Aunt Yue, thank you for coming to save my brother and me yesterday. Are you hurt?"

Zhen Wanwan hugged Tianbao, who was running towards her, and affectionately rubbed her round face against her cheek.

When A-Yue heard Tianbao's sweet and soft voice, her heart melted.

"Princess, don't worry, I'm fine. It's my fault for being useless. I failed to protect the young master and princess, and you were kidnapped by villains."