“By the way…” Lin Lan, who was sitting to the side, suddenly spoke up.
"Wanwan, I heard that the Wan family opened a school, and that Magistrate Cao helped to make it happen. Is that true?"
When Lin Lan asked, Baili Wanwan nodded.
"Grandpa Wan has read many, many books and knows many, many principles. The children all listen to him!"
Although Lin Lan sometimes couldn't understand what Wanwan was saying, he could still glean some meaning from it.
"It seems Mr. Wan still has some reputation..."
As Lin Lan spoke, her gaze slowly shifted to Lin Yang'er.
Lin Yang'er is now five years old. Because she has never been disciplined, she is not only timid, but she also doesn't understand many things.
She is very proper and respectful. If someone speaks too harshly to her, she will always recall her past life and feel that others are scolding or beating her. As a result, her personality becomes more gloomy, and sometimes she can go a whole day without speaking to anyone.
But even after she explained it clearly, she didn't take it to heart, which gave Lin Lan a real headache.
Although he didn't have much affection for this younger sister, he still wanted to teach her well and make her behave like a young lady. Firstly, this would gradually make the family like her, and secondly, it would be beneficial for her in the future.
"Wanwan, I wonder if Mr. Wan still accepts students? Would it be alright if Yang'er went to school with him?"
Upon hearing this, Wanwan glanced at Lin Yang'er and said, "We will accept her, but we don't know if she wants to go."
Wanwan's concerns were indeed valid. When Lin Yang'er heard that she had to go to school, she shook her head like a rattle-drum and said no.
Lin Lan knew she was scared, so she said, "Wanwan is going too, so you can spend the whole day with her. Are you sure you don't want to go?"
Upon hearing that she could be with Baili Wanwan, Lin Yang'er closed her eyes, steeled her heart, and immediately agreed.
"I'd agree to go anywhere as long as I can be with the fairy sister!"
So Lin Lan brought some gifts and prepared to visit Wan Suizhou in the afternoon.
At the restaurant, Zhang Xiu's grouper sold for a good price.
Seeing that she always managed to catch something good every time she came, the shopkeeper offered Zhang Xiu a deal that was very tempting.
"My restaurant serves a full fish feast, among which the most famous dish is the divine rich fish soup, and the ingredients must be the best grouper."
The owner said, "If you can deliver such a fresh and high-quality grouper every three days, I will order your fish regularly, and the price will be twice as high as what you sell elsewhere. How about it?"
Zhang Xiu was very tempted by the boss's sweet talk, but she told him she needed to think about it and did not immediately agree to his proposal.
She used to catch these top-quality groupers only once or twice when she was fishing herself, and they were always of normal size.
Wanwan caught all the grouper these past few times. If she agrees to the boss's request, then Wanwan will have to go fishing with him from now on.
What's the difference between this and hiring free labor?
She didn't want Wanwan to bear the responsibility of supporting the family at such a young age.
On the way back, since Lin Lan brought Lin Yang'er along, Zhang Xiu and Wanwan got a free carriage ride.
When they returned to the Wan family home, the school bell had just rung, and the children, like birds released from their cages, fluttered their wings and flew away in a flash.
It was the first time Lin Yang'er had seen so many children like herself, and she was a little shy, so she hid behind Baili Wanwan and refused to come out.
Lin Lan got off the carriage, carrying some writings, and went to pay his respects to Wan Suizhou to settle the matter of Lin Yang'er's enrollment in the academy.
It was nearly noon, so Zhang Xiu kept Lin Lan and Lin Yang'er behind and prepared a table full of dishes. The group gathered together, eating and chatting.
During the meal, Zhang Xiu mentioned buying fish, and no one said anything, but Baili Wanwan was very happy.
"Don't worry, Auntie, leave this to Wanwan. Wanwan will continue to help Auntie catch big fish in the future."
"This is too unfair to you..." Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiu felt somewhat sorry for her.
But Baili Wanwan enjoys it.
She not only helps her aunt catch fish, but also feels more comfortable in the water.
Seeing that Wanwan was determined to go, Zhang Xiu didn't say anything more.
After the children finished eating, Baili Wanwan took Lin Yang'er to the beach to collect pretty seashells.
"Fairy sister, is catching fish fun?" Lin Yang'er asked cautiously as she followed behind her.
"It's fun, and you can sell the fish you catch."
Baili Wanwan handed a snow-white seashell she had found to Lin Yang'er and tentatively asked her, "Do you also want to learn how to fish?"
Actually, whether or not she learns to fish is secondary; it's just that Lin Yang'er feels that if she learns to fish, she can spend a very, very long time with the fairy sister.
So she nodded emphatically.
Seeing this, Wanwan said, "Then come find me to play tomorrow, and I'll teach you how to fish!"
Lin Yang'er was very happy and immediately accepted Baili Wanwan's invitation.
The next day, Zhang Xiu went fishing as usual. Since Lin Yang'er had arrived early in the morning, Wanwan did not go on the boat but played with Lin Yang'er on the beach near the dock.
Where there is sea, seagulls are always very numerous. The two children broke the pastries they carried with them into small pieces, put them in their palms, and watched the seagulls fly down to peck at their palms.
However, the two friends were having so much fun that they were completely unaware of the danger that was quietly approaching from behind.
At this moment, Wan Qiusui secretly skipped school and hid under the rocks behind Baili Wanwan and Lin Yang'er.
Ever since Zhao Damei returned home last time, she has been throwing a tantrum, crying and making a scene. She insists that she was bullied by Wan Suizhou's family.
He had been lying at home for several days, and even Wan Qiusui didn't like him.
Seeing her mother become like this, Wan Qiusui also felt intense hatred for Wan Suizhou's family.
He knew that Zhang Xiu often took Baili Wanwan out to sea, so he skipped school today specifically to vent his anger.
The next moment, he suddenly rushed out and, taking advantage of Baili Wanwan and Lin Yang'er's inattention, pushed them directly into the sea.
"ah!!"
The winding river stretches for miles, just like the sea, making it feel like walking on land, where breathing and swimming are effortless.
Even so, the two were still somewhat startled by Wan Qiusui's action.
Lin Yang'er, in particular, couldn't swim and was so frightened that she swallowed several mouthfuls of seawater. Her face turned pale, and she even forgot to call for help.
Baili Wanwan then used her spiritual power to blow a bubble ball on the seabed, which supported her body and prevented her from drowning.
After doing all this, Baili Wanwan finally had time to look at Wan Qiusui, who was standing on the shore looking very smug.
He stood with his arms crossed, coldly watching the two people in the water, and snorted, "Who told you to be so ungrateful as to bully my family? Today you'll learn your lesson!"
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