When Fu Bao got home from school, she had a long face and looked unhappy.
Tingting and Jianjun were already worried about their children's situation outside, since they were still quite young and had always been at home and were used to their freedom.
"Qiuqiu, what's wrong with your sister Fubao? Why is she so unhappy?"
"Mother, don't even mention it. We've met people like those in the stories in the book."
"This day was so interesting, but this time one of the main characters was our Fu Bao. How can I not be angry?"
When Tingting and Jianjun heard what Qiuqiu said, they became curious. What had happened? This was the first time Fubao had ever looked so dejected.
"So, do you want to talk about this first, or do your homework first, or eat first? These are things you can decide for yourselves. You have your own opinions, and your father and I respect that."
"Mom, let's do our homework first, it's nothing."
“You let Fu Bao say it. It’s a small matter for you, but it could be a big deal for Fu Bao.”
"Mom, we need to do our homework and eat first. We can talk about this later. It's a small matter. If I worry about it, wouldn't all my studying be for nothing and people would laugh at me?"
Seeing Fu Bao talk like that, Tingting found it amusing. This child was too stubborn and very concerned about saving face.
"Alright, let's eat first today, and then we can talk about this later."
The two children nodded and silently did their homework.
“Jianjun, has this child been wronged? This is the first time I’ve seen her like this.”
"Wife, the child is all grown up now. He has to experience things for himself. It's better to suffer a little now than to suffer later."
"We can help her solve problems and offer suggestions now, but we're getting old, so it's better for us to experience these things sooner rather than later."
“Our Fu Bao has always been proud since he was little, so it’s good that he’s taken a hit.”
"Alright, we can't let this be too much of a blow, I'm worried."
“Honey, I’ve noticed that you’re usually very calm and don’t panic when big things happen, but you panic when it comes to the children.”
"These are just the first lessons of growing up. What we need to teach children is how to solve these problems, so don't worry."
"Alright, it was my oversight. What parent wouldn't worry?"
"There are so many things to face in the future, and we can't handle that."
After finishing their homework and eating, Fu Tingting and Qiuqiu sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed). Faced with Fu Bao's silence, none of the family spoke first.
It was Fu Bao who couldn't hold back any longer and took the initiative to speak.
"Mom, Dad, Xia Mei is driving me crazy today. She always misinterprets what I mean, and I don't know why she says that."
"Hey, what's going on here? I find it quite interesting now that you mention it."
"Father, Mother, I've already suffered this injustice, and you're still laughing. I'm so angry!"
"Alright, Jianjun, stop laughing. Our daughter will get angry soon. Listen to what Fubao has to say."
"Okay, okay, I'll stop laughing now. Now I'll start listening to your story."
"Here's what happened. Xia Mei suddenly came to us today and asked if we were from the Guo family. I said yes."
"Then she said, 'Your family is so famous now, everyone knows about our family.' I thought to myself, 'So what if everyone knows? It's only a minority who don't know.'"
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