Zhou Jiao looked at Wuyi with a half-smile, "You say? Or should I?"

"Mom, hey, you know?"

"What do you think?"

"I just wanted to give you a surprise."

Oh, come on, all you give me every time is surprise, where’s the joy?

Zhou Jiao secretly thought to herself, pursed her lips and looked at Wuyi. If he didn't explain himself properly now, she would really whip him!

This look is so scary! Wuyi secretly observed her expression while quickly rubbing against her side, leaning on the armrest of the sofa and holding Zhou Jiao's shoulders.

"Mom, I didn't really want to hide it from you. I was just worried that you would be too nervous."

"Get to the point!"

Wuyi rolled his eyes and said, "Isn't there a notice in the newspaper about the specific method of recruiting graduate students? I found out that graduate students receive a subsidy of more than 30 yuan per month.

How could we miss such a good opportunity, right? The three of us brothers discussed it, and my eldest brother let me try it first, since we wouldn’t be able to go to the same school next year anyway.

Zhou Jiao turned to look at her youngest son speechlessly, letting his brother take the blame again. "Yes, he's quite arrogant. He even looks down on college."

Are you still angry?

Wuyi secretly thanked himself for having kept a trick up his sleeve.

He announced with a smile: "Mom, who am I? How could your son not leave a way out? I was so angry that I even signed up for the college entrance examination. I just happened to enter the examination room with my eldest brother."

Zhou Jiao became even more worried after hearing what he said. Was he leaving his second brother to play alone? She immediately looked at Liuyi.

Liuyi met her gaze and smiled, "Mom, don't worry about me. I'm determined to go to military school. It doesn't matter whether Wuyi takes the exam in the morning or in the evening, we're not in the same school anyway."

Zhou Jiao believes in Children's Day more than May Day.

This child has always been very purposeful in everything he does since he was young, and always has a sense of necessity, unlike his younger brother who is as casual.

Ping An waited for his brother's topic to end, then put his arm around Zhang Guoqing's arm and said, "Dad, don't think your son is uncaring. We didn't mean to hide it from you. We originally planned to announce it two days before the exam. We really didn't want to worry you."

Hearing this, Liuyi leaned his head against Zhang Guoqing's shoulder and rubbed it, "Dad, from now on, it's our turn to protect you and my mom."

Zhang Guoqing couldn't express his feelings at this moment. His nose felt a little sore. He patted his son and said, "Dad, you should make the announcement."

Zhou Xiaozheng nodded slightly. "The military academy will resume enrollment nationwide next year. However, before that, in order to train a group of high-quality officers, the college entrance examination will also be held on the same day..."

Before he could finish his words, the three Ping'an brothers immediately sat up straight and stared at Zhou Xiaozheng with their eyes wide open.

"...your performance over the years is evident to all, and you have been nominated and recommended. That's the situation. Please consider this."

Liuyi, who had already received Zhou Jiao's consent, immediately raised his hand and said, "Grandpa, I don't want to waste another year. I'm 16 years old now."

Miao Lishan immediately retorted: "14 years old, plus he is only 15 years old."

Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head slightly at her. The key now wasn't age, but whether this child was truly determined to change. He should seize this opportunity to enroll in a regular military academy for further study.

May 11 and June 1 expressed their stance and immediately looked towards peace.

Ping An looked at him and smiled at him, "Fortunately, you are smart. Big brother wishes you immediate success and that you will become the first graduate student in our family."

"Brother, aren't you going to change? You know, my brother and I are very lucky."

Ping An shook his head decisively, "You are different. You have loved freedom since you were a child, but your brother and I still prefer military life."

"But don't you like making money the most?"

Ping An rolled his eyes at him and said, "Let's just stick to our agreement and go our separate ways."

Zhou Jiao suppressed her inner disappointment when she heard this. She secretly told herself, if she had known the outcome earlier, why would she bother worrying about it?

"So, you're sure? Do you want to reconsider?"

Hearing Zhou Xiaozheng's question, Ping An looked at Zhou Jiao expectantly. He was most worried about his mother. Even if she looked calm, she must be feeling bad inside.

But he couldn't let Liuyi, who was six years younger than him, shoulder the heavy responsibility of the family. If he really had to go to the battlefield one day, he hoped it would be him, or at the very least, the two brothers could stand back to back.

Zhou Jiao smiled slowly and said, "Go!"

"Mom, you must have confidence in your son. We've been learning martial arts and medicine since we were young. Over the years, we've even gone to military training every holiday. There's no question he'll be safe."

Zhou Jiao nodded, "I believe my son."

Liuyi looked at his parents worriedly and changed the subject, "Mom, what do you say about us publishing the review materials you gave me?"

Wuyi chimed in flatteringly, "Mom, Wenyu also said that studying the above content is very effective. How about we find a publishing house to apply for a book number? This is a good thing that benefits both the country and the people."

Zhou Jiao perked up and said with a smile, "What tricks are you guys up to? Tell me about it."

Liuyi saw Wuyi looking at him and smiled, "You should tell me your plan." This younger brother is always playing tricks, he deserves a taste of his own medicine.

Wuyi didn't delay Liuyi's instructions, but some things couldn't be said carelessly. If he said he didn't want the world to forget that the Zhou family was once a family of scholars, and didn't want his great-grandfather's name to disappear into the long river of history, would his father feel better?

And his eldest brother, although he has the same surname as his father, Zhang, he is his biological brother. He must be crazy to bring this up, causing such embarrassment.

And if he said that this plan was somewhat intended to add credit to his grandfather, it would be strange if his grandfather, who was so arrogant, didn't beat him up!

Wuyi thought carefully about his words and said, "Not only these review materials, but if the opportunity arises, I'd also like to publish the picture book and fables you compiled for us, except for the things you've instructed not to circulate. As for the proceeds, I'd like to donate all of them to the country. But there's one prerequisite: your name must be on the publication."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Jiao immediately replied, "Remember, if you really want to publish a children's picture book, you must not reveal my information."

"Mom, things are different now. You don't have to be so low-key anymore. It's time to show off your muscles. My mother is not an ordinary person."

Zhou Jiao rolled her eyes at her son speechlessly. "You don't have to be so exaggerated to please me, right? Someone who doesn't know the truth would be scared to death!"

The whole family laughed out loud at Wuyi's words.

Finally, Zhou Xiaozheng smiled and said, "I forgot to remind you. Not to mention your mother, for safety reasons, you can only use an alias when you go to school."

"Why?" Wuyi slapped his lips regretfully as he blurted out the words. How could he forget that his grandfather was no longer in the same situation as before?

Zhou Xiaozheng shook his head with a laugh, "As for the publication of the review materials, you underestimate your mother. She's already planned to submit them. Everything will wait until you three brothers finalize it."

Wuyi heard this and understood everything. He looked at Zhou Jiao aggrievedly and said, "Mom, you are not kind. You are teasing me."

Zhou Jiao smiled and patted his arm, "Didn't I tell you to focus on reviewing?"

“…” Wuyi opened and closed his mouth again, he was speechless!