Seeing this, Shen Fu was not in a hurry.
He even took a leisurely sip of tea and said calmly, "First of all, I don't deny that learning is important. But you all forget that Xiao Shu is only 6 years old. He is still young, at the age when he should be throwing tantrums. I don't think that suppressing his nature at this time is doing him any favors."
"Making children mature too early is a cruel form of parenting. Only the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Why force them to experience the harsh realities of society when they know nothing about it?"
Ning Wan and Ning You both fell silent.
In their hearts, they had been completely convinced by Shen Fu.
"There are so many people in this world, some are young and promising, and some achieve great things later in life. Don't let the rush of those around you disrupt your own rhythm. Only you know what kind of path suits you."
"Everyone will live the life they want, and this not-so-smooth and wide road is also a kind of growth."
Lu Chen had nothing to say.
In the end, this debate concluded with Shen Fu's victory...
...
Before going to bed that night, Shen Fu finished telling a story and carefully tucked Ning Yanshu in.
Just as he was about to leave, Ning Yanshu suddenly called out to him, "Dad."
Shen Fu stopped and sat back down on the edge of the bed, leaning over to ask, "What's wrong?"
"Dad, you were amazing today!" Ning Yanshu's eyes sparkled with pride. "Little Shu, I think Dad is a hundred times, a thousand times, more amazing than Ultraman Tiga!"
The child's innocent words made Shen Fu laugh for a moment.
He asked Ning Yanshu, "If Dad is just a dad who collects recyclables, would Xiaoshu still think Dad is amazing?"
“Of course!” Ning Yanshu nodded and said affirmatively, “Mom said that there is no such thing as a job being high or low. There is nothing shameful about picking up recyclables.”
“Mom is right.” Shen Fu then asked, “What if Dad is someone who only drinks and gambles all day, doesn’t work or study, and always makes the people around him hate him and makes Mom angry… would Xiao Shu still think Dad is great?”
Ning Yanshu tilted his head and asked, "Like Aunt Chen's son?"
Shen Fu nodded.
He didn't disturb Ning Yanshu, giving him more time to think.
Ning Yanshu thought about it seriously for a while, then shook her head and replied, "Not good... A father like that would make Xiaoshu feel terrible."
"Xiao Shu is quite right."
Shen Fu first praised him, and then said, "So, Xiao Shu, can you understand the main point that Dad and Uncle discussed today?"
"Is studying important? Of course it is... But compared to life, everything else is trivial."
Chen Fu's voice was deep yet powerful: "Dad doesn't care about your exam results. Whatever kind of person you want to be or what kind of job you want to do when you grow up, your parents will always support you. Our family has the means and resources to support you for the rest of your life."
"It doesn't matter what kind of person you become, but giving up the opportunity to learn is undoubtedly the most foolish and irrational thing to do." Shen Fu added, "If you don't study hard, you might not even be able to do a job like collecting recyclables in the future."
Upon hearing this, Ning Yanshu immediately became nervous: "Really?"
"Of course." Shen Fu said seriously, "Three mineral water bottles can be sold for ten cents. If you find 100 bottles today, can you calculate how much the shopkeeper will have to pay you?"
Ning Yanshu hurriedly pulled her fingers out from under the covers and started counting them one by one.
Ten sticks weren't enough, so he pulled over Shen Xu's arm.
Shen Fu stopped him: "It's no use. Even if you add up all ten of your parents' fingers, it won't make a difference."
Ning Yanshu looked dejected.
"So studying hard is very important. But you need to pay attention to balancing work and rest, and maintain an appropriate level. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, understand?"
Ning Yanshu nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
"I understand..."
Seeing that his ultimate goal had been achieved, Shen Fu patted his little head with satisfaction: "Good boy, go to sleep early."
There are many profound truths, but not everyone can heed them.
Moreover, given Ning Yanshu's current age, Shen Fu wasn't entirely sure how much he actually understood what Ning Yanshu had said tonight.
However, from that day on, Ning Yanshu became particularly diligent and hardworking in her studies.
After school every day, they don't rush to go out and play.
Instead, he took the initiative to carry his schoolbag and sit at the table in the boxed lunch shop to do his homework.
In a series of exams, his scores surpassed Tang Tang's, firmly establishing him as the top student in his grade.
Looking at the several certificates of merit that were brought home one after another, Ning Wan felt a mix of joy and sorrow.
She asked with some concern, "Xiaoshu, have you been under a lot of pressure lately?"
"There is a little..."
Ning Yanshu answered without looking up.
His hand continued writing, pen moving rapidly.
“You don’t have to work so hard,” Ning Wan comforted him. “Mom doesn’t need you to be so outstanding…”
Before Ning Wan could finish speaking, Ning Yanshu rested his chin on his hand and pouted.
He frowned, looking distressed, and said, "Everyone wants to copy my homework, which puts a lot of pressure on me every day. I'm afraid to make a single mistake."
Ning Wan asked in surprise, "...Why does everyone want to copy your homework?"
“I only charge them one yuan per assignment, and everyone asks me for it. It’s much easier than collecting recyclables!” Ning Yanshu’s eyes suddenly brightened: “Mom, I think I’m experiencing the charm of learning! It turns out that reading is really useful!”
Using this method, Ning Yanshu earned his first pot of gold.
Ning Wan: "..."
...
Finally, under Ning Wan's forceful demands, Ning Yanshu's small business was forced to shut down.
With everything resolved, Ningfeng Enterprise gradually got back on track.
Shen Fu finally had time to arrange his marriage with Ning Wan.
Although the couple had obtained their marriage certificate during the summer vacation, they were unable to hold a wedding ceremony due to work commitments.
Ning Wan didn't care about this.
Since we're an old married couple anyway, it doesn't seem to make any difference whether we have a wedding or not.
But Shen Fu insisted on giving himself a sense of ceremony: "I can't just marry into Wanwan's family without any explanation. I have to choose an auspicious day and marry into the family openly and legitimately!"
Ning Wan was speechless for a moment and could only let him do whatever he wanted.
To be honest, this is about the wedding day.
I've dreamt about it countless times, and I've longed for it a million times over.
He consulted many wedding planning companies and browsed various meaningful wedding programs online.
He wanted to do everything in his power to present Ning Wan with a grand and perfect wedding.
However, as the wedding date drew closer, Shen Fu often exhibited a strange anxiety in addition to his nervousness.
Ning Wan was often stared at by him with a hesitant gaze.
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