After dropping Zhiyu off, Cheng Cai was deep in thought on the way back, reflecting on how difficult it had been to get to where he was today.

The aunt brought out so many things, some of which the pillar had never even seen before. This was such a good thing for him. 20,000 yuan is a huge sum of money these days, and many people have never seen anything like it in their entire lives.

The style of that gold bracelet was no ordinary thing. The more he thought about it, the more moved he became, and the more sad he felt. His aunt and uncle had put in a lot of effort for him.

He needs to work harder; only when he is capable can he help Zhuzi and the others more.

Upon arriving at the place, Chengcai knelt down before Jianjun and Tingting as soon as he entered.

"Auntie, Uncle, I am so grateful to you all these years. I have no way to repay your kindness in raising and giving me a second life. Today, you are giving Zhiyu so much. I am even more saddened and grateful."

"You can't go to the Lin family to discuss my engagement in the name of my parents. I...I..."

"Alright, Chengcai, although we are not your parents in name, we have always regarded you as our child. Isn't it normal to consider this for the sake of the child?"

"No matter what, for your aunt and me, seeing our child succeed and have a bright future makes us happy, of course."

"Moreover, the more you achieve success, the more effort and dedication you will have to put in. You have chosen this path, which is also more arduous, but no matter what, your uncle and I will help you."

“We will also work hard and not hold you back. If a family or clan wants to succeed, it cannot rely on one person. Everyone needs to work harder.”

“Chengcai, you are the eldest and most mature in this family. Please take good care of your younger brothers and sisters. Your uncle and I will be very busy in a few years, and we will have even less time to look after them.”

“The eldest brother is like a father. We are all family, so there’s no need for formalities. Just say what’s on your mind. Your uncle and I will always be there for you. If you’re tired, come home. Don’t try to bear it all alone.”

"Auntie, Uncle, I will definitely take good care of my younger brother and sister. No words can express my gratitude."

“What is there to be grateful for in your own children? Also, I have to give you all some advice regarding Chengcai, including Zhuzi.”

"The five of you all got into Xia University, but don't be arrogant or complacent. Don't think that having a few old men around makes you more haughty. There are always people better than you, so you should keep a low profile in many things."

"When we need to be assertive, we can deter others from bullying us; when we need to be low-key, we can avoid a lot of trouble. You brought many labels into the school, but at the same time, you should be even more humble. Do you understand what I mean?"

“Chengcai is very mature. If you have any questions or problems that you don’t understand or can’t solve, go ask Chengcai first. If you still can’t solve them, go ask the old men. They will give you the answers.”

"Let's not cause trouble for the old gentlemen, and let's try not to cause trouble for others, do you understand?"

"Yes, Mother. Yes, Aunt."

Seeing the children's earnest faces as they answered, Tingting and Jianjun felt a little relieved. They would all be going home soon, and then they would have to work hard and strive for success, so the opportunities to take care of them would be limited.

I was also worried that these kids were young and might cause a lot of trouble for others. Often, favors aren't meant to be used to resolve small matters; that would just be a waste of feelings.

“Chengcai, you’re already doing very well, but if you want everyone to be invested in you, you still need to work hard yourself. You’re a smart kid, I think you’ll understand.”

"I understand, Auntie. By the way, Auntie, we will pay close attention to the things you tell us to be careful about."

"Okay, you can check if there are any houses available for you to move to later. If there are, write to us and we'll come over."

"Mom, how can we move houses when we don't have any?"

“There will still be people going abroad, so there’s no point in leaving their houses here. If you encounter them, just mail us a letter.”

"Yes, Mother. Yes, Aunt."

"When you eat out, don't worry about spending money. Get along well with your classmates and make sure you make friends with like-minded people. These are friends for life."

"I'll say goodbye to the old gentlemen in a few days and then I'll leave. You all must take good care of yourselves."

"Don't worry, Auntie, we'll all study hard then, so Uncle and Auntie won't have to work so hard and can enjoy life."

"Okay, we'll wait until you guys are all grown up, then your uncle and I can finally enjoy our retirement. We'll then plan to go on a trip."

"At school, everyone should focus on their studies first. Cheng Cai, you're engaged now, so you'll have to keep a distance from your female classmates. You should all prioritize your studies as well."

"Okay, Auntie, don't worry, we'll all be fine."

"That puts our minds at ease."