Chapter 397 They arrested all their relatives.
Wang Xiaojian looked at them with envy.
He couldn't help but say, "I really envy you."
Shen Zhixia said, "I envy them for being able to raise fish. If you were to raise fish, Aunt Zhang would definitely agree."
Although Zhang Weihong was a bit strict with him, she was a very good person, and she certainly wouldn't stop Wang Xiaojian from raising fish.
Wang Xiaojian grunted in response, said nothing, and went back. He didn't even eat the red bean buns that Shen Zhixia offered him.
He thought, who would envy them for raising fish?
He envied them for having Shen Zhixia as their mother.
Why isn't Shen Zhixia his mother?
He also wanted a gentle mother.
Wang Xiaojian quietly went back, intending to slip back into his room before Zhang Weihong noticed him.
As soon as he got back, he was discovered because his shoes were very dirty, and Zhang Weihong quickly noticed something was wrong.
When Zhang Weihong saw that Wang Xiaojian was covered in mud, she broke down and scolded him.
That was a really loud sound.
Shen Zhixia, who was bathing her two babies, also heard it.
She wasn't worried about Wang Xiaojian, because Shen Zhixia had also realized that Zhang Weihong was all bark and no bite; although she scolded Wang Xiaojian every time, she never punished him severely.
Even the small stick used to whip Wang Xiaojian was extremely thin.
She filled a basin and carefully bathed the two babies. The two babies had their eyes closed, and their bodies were very white, chubby, and all fleshy.
Shen Zhixia rubbed them, just like rubbing pigskin.
After they finished showering, they actually wanted to keep the jar indoors. It took Shen Zhixia a long time to persuade them before they agreed to put it in the yard.
But she still looked worried.
She wondered what would happen if Xiaobao kept a whole bunch of bugs in the house one day.
These days, there's not much to do, but Xiao Bao loves playing with these insects. She can't completely stop him, after all, it's a child's nature, and she can't stifle it.
Xiao Bao is only three years old, so he is full of curiosity about the world.
But she couldn't stand it if he brought back bugs every few days.
Oh, how I worry, how I really worry...
She's not afraid of large animals, but she's terrified of insects.
Because she was so worried, Shen Zhixia ate less at dinner that night.
Huo Chenzhou noticed and asked when they went to bed that night, "What's wrong? You seem preoccupied today."
Shen Zhixia then told him about her concerns.
“I don’t think Xiaobao did anything wrong. He just likes insects, so he wanted to catch them and raise them, but I’m very afraid of them.”
Huo Chenzhou asked, puzzled, "You crushed such a tiny bug with one stomp. What's so scary about that?"
Shen Zhixia glared at him: "I won't step on it."
The thought of the bugs bursting and getting her shoes all dirty made her feel disgusted.
She wouldn't do that.
Huo Chenzhou said, "I also liked playing with insects when I was a child, and Xiao Bao took after me."
He sounded quite proud of himself, and then he shared a story from the past: "Back then, we found a syringe in the field, filled it with water, and injected it into a big green caterpillar. Its body immediately exploded."
Shen Zhixia covered his mouth: "Alright, stop talking, you've already thrown up your dinner from last night."
She really didn't understand boys' weird tastes. Are insects really that fun?
Huo Chenzhou asked curiously, "Didn't you play with insects when you were little? What did you play with then?"
Shen Zhixia played with a lot of things when she was little, like computers and mobile phones. She liked to play all kinds of games and watch videos, but now she can't really explain it. She can only say, "I played with dolls."
She and Huo Chenzhou lived in different eras.
When Huo Chenzhou was born, technology was much less advanced, and all they could do was play in the mud and with insects.
But sometimes she thinks it's good that they're like this, they find a bunch of friends to play with and they're always communicating, unlike her upbringing where everyone basically has a mobile phone and is immersed in their own world.
Huo Chenzhou suddenly realized what was going on. He quickly got up and went to the courtyard.
Shen Zhixia followed him curiously: "What are you going to do?"
Huo Chenzhou was going to release all the insects.
Shen Zhixia stopped him: "No, if you release the bugs, Xiaobao will make a fuss tomorrow."
She was afraid of bugs, but she was even more afraid of upsetting her son.
Huo Chenzhou still released the insects.
Shen Zhixia glared at him: "What are you doing?"
Huo Chenzhou couldn't help but laugh and said, "Aren't you afraid of bugs? Then why are you letting him continue raising them?"
“I’m scared, but you can’t do this,” Shen Zhixia said.
Huo Chenzhou said, "Don't worry, I'll explain to him tomorrow."
Shen Zhixia's face showed even more worry. She now regretted telling Huo Chenzhou about this. If she had known, she shouldn't have relied on Huo Chenzhou.
Sure enough, Xiao Bao discovered the next day that his bugs were gone.
The little boy asked in confusion, "Where are my bugs?"
Huo Chenzhou said, "Your bug escaped; it was the bug's parents who were rescued by them."
Xiao Bao asked curiously, "Why are all of my sister's fish still here, but my worms are gone?"
Huo Chenzhou said, "Because her fish have to live in water and can't escape, but the insects don't, so the insects were rescued."
Shen Zhixia was shocked to see Huo Chenzhou lying to a child with such a serious expression.
Xiao Bao seemed to believe it.
He pouted unhappily: "Then I'm going to go and find them."
Huo Chenzhou said, "No, think about it. Insects are also family. If you catch them, their families will worry. For example, if your parents disappeared, wouldn't you be very lonely? So let them go."
Xiao Bao blinked.
Shen Zhixia quietly gave Huo Chenzhou a thumbs up.
How come Huo Chenzhou is so smart?
He actually managed to persuade Xiaobao.
Sure enough, kids can be fooled.
Da Bao immediately said, "My little fish and tadpoles also have parents, so I want to release them so they can reunite with their families."
Shen Zhixia praised, "Dabao is really great, he is a kind-hearted person."
She thought this education was excellent, as it both solved the problem and served as a way to educate them.
Xiao Bao nodded and said, "I understand."
Shen Zhixia breathed a sigh of relief.
But he didn't completely let go of his anger.
Around noon, the two children returned from outside. Xiao Bao was carrying a huge jar filled with insects, even more than yesterday, so densely packed that it made Shen Zhixia's scalp tingle.
Xiao Bao said proudly, "This time I caught the insects' parents, brothers and sisters, and their friends, so they won't be lonely anymore."
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