Before the three of them got close, they heard Xiaowu's accusing voice.

"Xiao Wu, do you really think that Qibao and I are just out for fun? We have serious business to attend to." Xu Wenwu said.

"Even if there is something important, you should call me. We brothers and sisters are one. Big brother, you and your sister should not always handle things by yourselves. I am a man now. We can't always rely on you to carry the burden of the family for us brothers. If you do this, what's the difference between this and raising flowers in a greenhouse? How can you become great in the future?" Xiaowu said dissatisfiedly.

Xu Wenwu was startled for a moment, then smiled slightly, patted Xiaowu on the shoulder and said, "Yes, Fifth Brother has grown up, and it's time to take on the responsibilities that should be taken on. Big Brother won't do that anymore."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu immediately became happy and said, "Brother, we agreed that if there is anything in the future, we brothers and sisters will discuss it together. We absolutely cannot do things like today."

Seeing Xu Wenwu nod, Xiaowu asked, "Brother, what business did you and your sister go out to do?"

Xu Wenwu briefly explained Qibao's idea.

"Brother, sister, I will go with you tomorrow." Xiaowu said.

Qibao said, "Hurrying on is the most important thing. We can't let this matter delay Big Brother's scientific expedition. I'm just passing through. Business is more important. We're only here in Tianyou City to rest for a while. We won't be here for long. We'll set off tomorrow afternoon."

"Sister, I know. Of course I know that eldest brother's matter is the most important. I just want to help. With more people, the progress will be faster." Xiao Wu said.

"Okay, okay, you brothers and sisters, stop standing here and talking. Find a place to eat and talk." Uncle Xu said.

"Uncle, there is a restaurant not far ahead. Let's go there to eat." Qibao said.

Uncle Xu nodded, and several people followed Qibao to the door of the restaurant. It was dinner time, and just looking through the door, they could see that all the seats were empty, and the place was bustling with people toasting each other.

Uncle Xu looked up at the plaque above the restaurant and said with emotion, "This Fuyun Restaurant is doing really well. If our hot pot restaurant could open in Tianyou City, the business would definitely be even more popular."

Everyone was silent as they entered the restaurant. A waiter immediately greeted them, "Greetings, guests! We have so many guests today that we're running out of seats. How about you wait a moment? We'll seat you as soon as a seat becomes available."

The waiter had a good attitude, so Uncle Xu didn't feel embarrassed. He waved his hand and said, "It's okay. It won't be a problem if you wait a while."

"Thank you for your understanding. I will make you a pot of hot tea and some snacks right away so that you can fill your stomachs first." After the waiter said this, he called over a young servant.

This kind of situation is probably a common occurrence, so without any specific instructions, the waiter came up to Qibao and the others and said with a smile, "Dear guests, please follow me."

Everyone followed the waiter to a spacious empty room where several coffee tables and small stools were neatly placed, which seemed to be specially prepared for this situation.

"Please sit for a moment, I'll bring you some hot tea and snacks." After saying this, the waiter hurried out.

After Qibao and his friends found a place to sit down, they looked around and found that in a corner there were five people holding a book and reading seriously. The five people looked to be of different ages, and two of them seemed to be over 30 years old. There were a few side dishes on the small table in front of them, but they were all barely touched.

Retracting his gaze, Uncle Xu whispered, "Since he is so hardworking and serious, he must be well-educated."

Qibao laughed instead and said, "Uncle, not everyone has the same gift for studying as you, big brother. Most students can only make up for their shortcomings through hard work. But I don't agree with you following their example."

"Why? Isn't being so diligent a good thing?" asked Uncle Xu.

Qibao said, "Everything requires a balance between work and rest. We need to know when to do what. Now is mealtime, so we should eat well. Blindly reading books without knowing how to apply them is just a waste of time. As the saying goes, knowledge without practice is like a bee without honey. Isn't eating well also putting what the book says into practice?"

Uncle Xu nodded in agreement after hearing this and said, "Qibao is right. If you exhaust yourself studying, you won't be able to enjoy your achievements in the future."

"Of course we understand what the little girl said, but judging by her attire, we know she's from a family that doesn't have to worry about food and clothing. How could you possibly understand that we're being forced into this by life's pressures and our eagerness to achieve something? You, a little girl, know nothing, yet you're claiming that what we're doing is inappropriate. I think you don't understand the suffering of the world. How could outsiders possibly understand the pain we feel?"

Upon hearing this, Qibao and the others all turned their heads to look in the direction of the speaker. It was the table of scholars, and the person who spoke was one of them.

When Xiaowu heard someone say this about his sister, he immediately retorted, "What's wrong with what my sister said? My teacher also taught me to be self-disciplined and strict with myself. I should treat every meal seriously and not waste a single bit. Only then can I repay the hard work and sweat of the farmers who toil in the fields all day. I, who don't even like to read, know this truth, but you, who are well-read, don't know it?"

"Xiaowu! Stop talking." Uncle Xu glared at Xiaowu and stopped him.

Then he smiled and clasped his fists towards the others, saying, "I'm sorry, everyone. I was rude, so please forgive me. I'm really sorry for disturbing you while you're studying."

However, another man, who was dressed much better than the others, stood up, cupped his fists and said with a gentle smile, "That's alright. I think what this young man said makes sense. I'm glad to learn from you."

"You are too polite, sir. Please don't take the child's words to heart," said Uncle Xu.

"We don't take it seriously." The man who said his surname was Xiao said this and turned his gaze to Xu Wenwu, who had not spoken.

He had noticed Xu Wenwu as soon as he came in. It was really hard not to look at Xu Wenwu with such a striking aura.

Xu Wenwu nodded lightly to the man, who nodded in return. He then returned to his previous seat, picked up his chopsticks and slowly began to eat.

Seeing this, the people around him didn't say anything more. They glanced at Qibao and the others, put down the books in their hands, picked up the chopsticks in front of them and started eating.

Just then, the waiter walked in with a smile and said to Uncle Xu, "Dear guests, there is a vacant seat. Please follow me."

Uncle Xu smiled and nodded, then looked back at those people and followed the waiter out.

Seeing this, the waiter smiled and said, "That's Master Xiao. He's a well-known good man here. He likes to make friends with students who love to read. He also often invites students from poorer families to get together to discuss academic issues. Because the front lobby is crowded and noisy, it's quieter here, so he always eats here."

The waiter was quite enthusiastic and talkative. He led the way and explained to everyone.

"It seems that Mr. Xiao is a good person." Uncle Xu responded.