Chen Yuyuan blushed. Xu Zhi smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "If Ayuan doesn't have any other requests, then let Sister Baiying go to the kitchen and talk to the cook."

A-Yuan cupped her hands in thanks to Xu Zhi and said, "Thank you, sister."

Xu Zhi said to Xu Bai, "See? You should learn more from A Yuan. Even though we are siblings, we still need to be polite to each other."

Xu Bai held A Yuan's hand, pouted, and said, "Why do I feel like everyone likes you but not me?"

A-Yuan was half a head taller than Xu Bai. She put her arm around Xu Bai's shoulder and said, "How could that be? I think everyone likes you. During the day, when we were on the embankment, I saw everyone wanting to talk to you."

Xu Bai still pouted and said unhappily, "You might as well say I talk too much. It's just that I like to talk. I can chat with anyone from eighty to three years old. I can't compare to you. You look like a noble young master from a prestigious family. People have to think twice before talking to you."

A-Yuan smiled and advised, "Didn't you say that what you call being down-to-earth and connecting with ordinary people? I think you've done a great job."

Xu Bai nodded and said, "You know what, that's true. You're highbrow, and I'm lowbrow. We're not on the same path."

These two must often do this. Xu Zhi saw Wu Muyue sitting to the side watching the two of them and laughing, so she interrupted Xu Bai and said, "You, why are you getting more and more pretentious as you get older?"

Xu Bai sighed and said, "A person's growth is not just physical growth, but also mental growth. If the growth of the mind does not match the growth of the body, it will have serious consequences, sister."

"I think you haven't grown in anything else, but you've certainly grown a lot in how to argue. If your older brother were here, would you talk to him like that?"

Xu Bai snorted twice and said, "I would only talk to my brother like this if I wanted to be tortured. Who is my brother? He is a big glutinous rice ball with black sesame filling. Don't be fooled by his outward appearance as a young master, charming and loved by everyone. You will only know how dark he is when he tries to cheat you. My whole life has been because I have such a big brother above me, which is why I have struggled to survive."

Upon hearing this, Wu Muyue couldn't help but sneer and said, "I think it's good that you have your older brother keeping you in check, so you won't always be so arrogant and not know your own limitations."

Seeing Xu Bai puffing up like a frog in a huff, everyone laughed. Bai Ying laughed until tears streamed down her face, saying, "My dear Seventh Master, look, Master Jin has been waiting for quite a while. I'll go prepare some hot water for you right away and tell the cook to prepare some fresh meat wontons for you. After you finish your evening lessons, take a good shower and then have a big bowl of wontons, okay?"

Xu Bai nodded and said, "See? It's still Sister Bai Ying who's good to me."

Xu Bai can be said to have been raised by the Bai family. Bai Ying and the others naturally have a special affection for Xu Bai. They have accompanied him from being a little snowball to growing into a young boy. This young boy is also a generous and cheerful person. Wherever he goes, he always thinks of buying small gifts for the Bai family members who have taken care of him. How could the Bai family members not like this kind of thoughtfulness?

Bai Ying said with a smile, "My good Seventh Master, let's hurry up, the sooner we start, the sooner we finish."

Xu Bai and A Yuan strolled around the courtyard with A Jin before heading to the martial arts training ground in the backyard to begin their evening lesson.

From a young age, Xu Bai practiced martial arts with his maternal cousins, morning and evening lessons, training through the coldest and hottest days of winter and summer. He never dared to slack off, and even if he did, Xu Di would urge him on. Xu Bai was determined to keep up, always thinking that he wasn't a real child and that it would be a disgrace if he were to fall behind because he was too lazy.

Although Xu Bai likes to joke around with his family, he is still ambitious. Moreover, because he has Chen Yuyuan as a comparison, his ambition is relatively strong. People are often like this: they always feel that things they haven't done yet are difficult. But once they start, they will gradually form a habit. And with this habit, it is the beginning of a person's transformation.

It was in this kind of urging environment that Xu Bai's laid-back mentality was gradually replaced by ambition. Once a person has ambition, he will think about how to do the things he needs to do better and more perfectly.

Xu Zhi accompanied Wu Muyue to enjoy the cool air in the front yard. Because it was mid-month, the moonlight was like a ribbon. Since mugwort was burned in the yard to repel mosquitoes, a gust of wind would carry the pleasant scent of mugwort.

Xu Zhi brewed a fruit and flower tea that was good for digestion and cooling. Wu Muyue took a sip and said, "The tea your mother made is really delicious."

Xu Zhi picked it up and smelled the fruity aroma mixed with a faint medicinal fragrance. She took a sip, and it tasted sweet, but upon closer tasting, it also had a slightly sour aftertaste.

Xu Zhi said, "My mother gave me two prescriptions when I came. I'll ask Sister Baizhu to help Uncle make a copy and bring it with him."

Wu Muyue nodded, pondered for a long time, and said, "Xiao Jiu, have there been any fluctuations in grain prices in the city recently?"

Xu Zhi put down her teacup and said, "I have been sending people to keep an eye on grain prices. Recently, grain prices have indeed fluctuated a bit, but Lord Chu is keeping them under control. If grain prices are too high, it could easily cause panic in the city. I heard that grain prices in the city always rise around this time of year."

Wu Muyue nodded and said, "It's always good to be prepared. Xiao Jiu, I see from the weather that it will rain again soon. Do you think we should take some precautions at home?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhi exclaimed in surprise, "Uncle, really?"

Wu Muyue nodded and said, "Indeed, although the weather is very hot today and getting hotter every day, these are all signs that it will rain. I will go to the dam tomorrow to take a look. You should buy some food and keep it at home, and take some preventative measures. It's always good to be prepared."

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