The children all went home this afternoon, and we'll send Zhenye and the others off tomorrow morning before they set off.

The five of them stayed in the practice room for two hours before coming out.

Now, if the four of them don't exercise for a day, they feel uncomfortable all over.

Zhang Shouyi practiced with the children and was very satisfied with their progress.

"You've made very rapid progress, and Dad is very satisfied."

"Dad, we will definitely be able to complete our studies in four years."

"What are your plans for the future?" Zhang Shouyi knew his eldest son quite well.

“Dad, we were twelve years old then. We wanted to go to school. After three years of high school, my third brother and I would go directly to the Capital University. Could you ask my mother indirectly if my second brother and fourth brother wanted to go to military academy?”

Zhang Shouyi laughed, "I knew it. Okay, I'll ask for you."

Zhang Ruifeng and Gu Yaozu both smiled broadly. "Dad, does that mean you agree?"

"Well, I have no objection. You can arrange your own future paths, and I won't interfere too much. But after all, this is a dangerous matter, so if your mother doesn't agree, then we'll have to leave it at that. You two will have to go to university obediently."

"Dad, with you speaking to Mom, there won't be any problems. We believe you," Zhang Ruifeng said, choosing the most flattering words.

"Hehe, don't give me that. Your mother is very persistent about this, and I'm not sure I can succeed either."

"Dad, you have to find a way to get Mom to agree. I really want to go to military school." Gu Yaozu suddenly grabbed Zhang Shouyi's hand and pleaded pitifully.

"Okay, I'll try my best. Actually, you two have to work hard to get your mother's approval. If you are both outstanding, she will definitely consider it seriously."

She's your mother, and everything she does is for your own good. I think you understand that deeply. So show her your achievements, let her know that even if you go to military school, even if you go to war someday, she can rest assured.

"Okay, Dad, we will definitely work hard. We will use our grades to make Mom agree."

"Okay, I believe you. Let's go. Your mother must be ready."

The five of them, father and son, continued taking a bath. Zhang Hongmei waited in the living room.

They came out at two in the morning. Zhang Hongmei pointed to a pile of things she had bought that day. "These are all what you wanted. Put them in your rooms. Also, put away the gifts you received."

Zhang Shouyi sat on the sofa with his wife in his arms, watching the four children dividing up the things. "Wife, I'll personally take them up the mountain tomorrow."

"Okay, let's set off then."

"Okay, go ahead, just drive the station wagon, that way you'll all be more comfortable."

"What about Zhou Shixiong?"

"He has his own car and a guard company. You don't need to worry about that."

"You must bring bodyguards with you, and you can't leave out any." Zhang Shouyi earnestly instructed Zhang Hongmei.

“Okay, I know. I will bring Lu Jing, Gan Lu, Liu Xu and Dong Zhiling with me. Dad and Grandpa will each have four bodyguards.”

"Okay, you can arrange it as you see fit. I won't be back tomorrow night either. But you have to contact me every night."

"I understand, I definitely won't forget. Brother Zhang, Zhenye and the others will be back for two days in December. Carlos and Annie are coming, it wouldn't be good if we didn't see them."

"Yes, I'll take care of it. You don't need to worry about it."

The four of them divided the items and each took them back to their rooms, packing away their personal belongings as well.

The next morning, after breakfast, Zhang Weiyu pulled Zhang Xingguo back to his room and whispered in his ear what his grandfather had been thinking.

"Grandpa, now that you're on guard against me, I'll try again."

Zhang Weiyu could easily sense Zhang Xingguo's thoughts.

"Grandpa, I can still feel it, I understand."

"Is it okay for all six of you?"

Zhang Weiyu shook his head, "Only Mom, my older brother, and Dad, the four of us, can."

"Okay, that's great. San'er, if you hear someone cursing you in their heart in the future, don't take it to heart."

"Grandpa, I know. You don't need to worry about what others think of me. I don't care."

"Yes, that's how it should be." After the father and son came out, Zhang Xingguo saw them off with a smile, then got into the car, met up with Zhou Shixiong, and set off together.

On the way, Lu Jing was waiting; she had already picked up all the children and put them in the car.

This was a huge convoy; Zhou Shixiong alone had four cars, and Zhang Hongmei and the others had five.

"Hongmei, are we really going to stay for a month?"

"Yeah, we haven't gone out to play for a long time. We won't go too far or to unsafe places. A retirement home is fine."

Is Shouyi's place okay?

"Brother Zhang didn't object; he's probably very busy."

Gu Chuanming knew what Zhang Shouyi was busy with, so it wouldn't hurt to stay a few more days.

Zhang Xingguo was in a state of excitement, clearly unaware of the extraordinary encounter that had befallen the six of them. He was genuinely happy for them, never expecting such a fantastical event to occur.

The children and Er Ya were traveling in a tour bus; there were many of them.

The children were naturally excited to finally have a chance to get out and about, and even Liu Jingsong, who had been hesitant, was overjoyed.

They chattered away the whole way, curious about everything they saw.

Moreover, the problems kept coming one after another, which overwhelmed Wang Ying and Lu Yue. It was Er Ya who patiently explained things to them.

"Second Aunt, my dad said that Uncle Shi will be back before the New Year. My aunt said that I can stay for a few days and then Uncle Wang Hua will take me back."

"Oh, I see. Why didn't you tell your second aunt sooner that I hadn't prepared a gift for your brother yet?"

"Second Aunt, I only got in touch with Dad yesterday afternoon, so I was so excited that I forgot."

"It's alright, your second aunt will prepare it again. When you get back, be sure to visit your younger brother properly, and it would be great if you could draw him."

"Second Aunt, Auntie asked me to bring a camera back to take pictures of my younger brother. Uncle Shitou and I are coming back together."

"Okay, go ahead. You miss your mom, don't you?"

"Yeah, I miss my mom. They have a little brother now, I wonder if they still like me?"

"Of course, Liu Qiang is so well-behaved and sensible, your mother must miss you very much."

"Um, Auntie, is my little brother three months old now?"

"Yes, it's been three months already. Liu Qiang, you'll definitely be a good older brother."

"Yes, I must treat my younger brother the way Zhenye and the other three treated me."

"Yes, that's how it should be. You study hard and practice your skills diligently. In a few years, your younger brother will come too."

"Is my younger brother coming too?"

"Of course, he also needs to learn kung fu and culture so he can go to university in the future. Then you brothers can be together."