"Okay, let's see the three of us count," Cheng Zhenzhu said happily. She had taught a few little kids to recognize money before, and the little three of us were surprisingly good.

San Tiao immediately started to make money. He looked very serious and muttered, "One, two, three..."

After counting them, he took out a bill and said, "One more."

Did they count wrong? Peng Yitiao, Peng Ertiao, Xiaohuzi, and the other older brothers looked at each other in confusion. Maybe it was Three who counted wrong!

"Yeah, that's right, it's two dollars and fifty cents." The middle-aged man who bought the honey took the money, counted it, and nodded. "Big sister, your little kid is really smart."

Cheng Zhenzhu took the honey and said without any modesty, "Of course, everyone in my family is very smart..."

Each of the children had their own strengths. One, for example, was a master at life experience. The other had a good memory. While he wouldn't say he could memorize everything he saw, he was definitely good at reciting poetry.

Three was a pretty good counter, sometimes even better than his more educated older brother, and he wasn't careless. As for Six, it's no wonder he'd become the sharpest sniper. From a young age, he'd been quick, accurate, and ruthless, never dragging his feet...

He didn't even count three! One, two, and the three little tiger brothers felt a little embarrassed. Then, when Cheng Zhenzhu said what she wanted to buy, she counted the money very carefully and didn't make any mistakes.

San Tiao held his mother's hand, his big eyes were cute and bright, and he did not apply to "go to battle" again.

After visiting the grocery factory, they had almost bought all the vegetables. Seeing that the little kids looked so happy, Cheng Zhenzhu took them to the supply and marketing cooperative for a walk.

The counters were still quite high back then, the tallest ones barely reaching the corners. Cheng Zhenzhu was thinking of buying two boxes of matches and two "Tropical Fish" lighters. When outsiders were around, they always had to use items from this era, and the two lighters that came as a birthday cake gift were almost out of gas...

"What is this?" Peng Ertiao was extremely curious as he looked at the colorful things on the counter.

The three little tigers were also very curious. They put their hands on the counter and tried hard to look inside.

"It's a picture book, very interesting." Little Tiger knew this and said excitedly, "It has stories and pictures in it, and it's different from the stories my aunt told me..."

"Do you want it?" Cheng Zhenzhu asked the little babies whose eyes seemed to have been sucked away.

"Yes." Immediately, four little heads nodded in unison.

"Oh oh~" Liu Tiao in his arms also wanted it, his head dropped down, and his hands even wanted to reach through the counter to grab something.

If you want it, buy it. This one doesn't require a ticket, but it's a bit pricey. It's a small, thin book, and it costs 20 cents. Cheng Zhenzhu waved and spent a dollar to buy five books, one for each of them, including little Tuanzi Liutiao.

The little kids were so excited to get what they wanted that they wanted to see it immediately.

"Let's go back and read it. One thing, you guys should hold hands and walk in front of me." It's definitely not appropriate to read now. Cheng Zhenzhu collected several picture books.

"Okay~" Peng Ertiao obediently went to hold his two brothers' hands, "Then go back quickly!"

"Go!" Little Tiger rushed forward.

On the way back, San Tiao was so obsessed with the comic book that he didn't have time to think about seasickness. When he got off the boat, he helped Liu Tiao who was about to fall.

Liu Tiao wanted to walk again, so he slipped out of his mother's arms as soon as he got off the boat, raising his hands and lifting his short legs.

One, two, and several with long legs walked fast. Six with short legs couldn't keep up, so they yelled "Ahhh" twice, signaling they needed to wait. Some others thought Six was walking too slowly, delaying their return home to read comic books, so they each pulled one side of Six and carried him home.

When they got home, they found that their mother and third brother had not caught up yet, so they went to greet them. Of course, they also greeted their comic books.

The six that were left behind stood at the gate of the yard, waving their little hands alone.

San Tiao followed his mother all the way, his eyes blinking, waiting for her.

Seeing the eager looks of the little ones, Cheng Zhenzhu stopped teasing them and handed each of them a book, letting them sit on the sofa and read. Of course, she reminded them again, "Don't let Liu Tiao tear up the book. You can take turns reading it after you finish it."

"Okay." Peng Ertiao nodded. That was a must!

"No fuaifuai~" Liu Tiao shook his little head vigorously, and his baby voice was excited.

"Yes, Mom believes in Liu Tiao. This is our family's precious treasure. Liu Tiao must protect it, okay?" She almost forgot Liu Tiao's protective nature. Liu Tiao only messes with people and dogs, not things. If something falls, she will pick it up, blow on it, and take a look. If she's not careful, it might end up in her mouth.

The six little heads kept nodding, and they were the first to step on the small stool and climb onto the sofa with books in their hands.

Then Yitiao and his brothers happily sat on the sofa to read comic books. Santiao decisively chose a seat farthest from Liutiao, each hugging a small pillow and curling up at the edge of the sofa. Liutiao didn't want to lean against his fat little tiger brother, so he squeezed in between his brothers Yitiao and Ertiao.

"Liu Tiao, don't move." Peng Ertiao felt a headache as he felt Liu Tiao moving around next to him.

"Liu Tiao, you hold the book upside down." Peng Yitiao helped his brother put the book right side up.

Liu Tiao, who didn't even have a kindergarten diploma, had no idea whether the book was front or back. Anyway, when he saw his two brothers turning the pages, his clumsy little hands immediately wanted to turn the pages too. He turned several pages in a row, and in two or three turns, he finished the whole picture book.

"Oh oh~" Liu Tiao was puzzled. He threw the book aside and read his eldest brother's book. After finishing it, he turned to his second brother's book, and pressed it down to prevent him from turning the page.

Er Tiao, who was watching with great interest, felt even more pain in his head and wanted to change seats.

"Brother Ertiao, let me switch with you." Cheng Xiaohu didn't mind Liutiao and sat over immediately.

When Liu Tiao saw his fat brother Xiaohu coming over, he immediately shrank like a little quail, fearing that his brother Banghu would catch him again.

Peng Ertiao was delighted. Now that Liutiao's hand couldn't reach him, he could read without worry!

Leaning against the sofa, San Tiao, with only his brother beside him, was dangling his feet, feeling quite at ease. He couldn't read yet, but there were pictures on the books, so he could read them slowly...

Cheng Zhenzhu let the kids play on their own while she fiddled around in the kitchen for a while. She chopped up some large bones and put them on the space stove to simmer. When it was almost done, she added some kelp and yam slices. She also cooked some fish and fried some crabs...

The food was served, and the little ones ate until they were full. Then they went out with their friends in the afternoon, carrying some picture books. San Tiao also followed them out, holding the picture books like treasures.

The little kids in the village were so envious of the picture books that Yitiao and the others had. They gave their own books to others and walked around with their short legs, fearing that others would damage their books. When they saw someone turning the pages, they would stare with their eyes wide open.