During halftime, the four children were eager to try their hand at sparring with Zhang Shouyi, and how could a good father not grant their wish?
So Zhang Hongmei saw Zhang Shouyi throw the four of them out like sandbags, but the four of them became more and more courageous and took turns attacking.
Zhang Hongmei covered her eyes, unable to bear watching any longer.
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo watched with smiles on their faces.
"Grandpa, do you think my brothers are in pain?"
"It hurts!" Liu Jinsong blurted out.
"Hehe, it seems like it doesn't hurt." Gu Chuanming was very happy; the four children's spirit was precious.
Zhang Shouyi put away his stance and said, "Alright, that's enough for today. We still have to go out in a bit."
The four children reluctantly got up. "Dad, who taught you kung fu? I feel like you're even better than our master!"
"That's because he didn't make a move. We're about the same. Don't sit down, walk around the field for ten minutes."
After the four of them finished showering, Zhang Shouyi called them to the bedroom. Zhang Hongmei had already prepared water, and each of the five of them received a cup.
The four children were very clever; they wouldn't ask, much less say, and they hadn't even discussed the topic privately. It was an unspoken understanding.
Breakfast was very nutritious, prepared by a nutritionist specially hired by Zhang Shouyi. It also tasted good, and all six children ate it with relish.
Just like yesterday, the family walked over. Families on both sides of the road watched them curiously from their windows, especially the children. They had no idea about rights; they were only being forced to stay away by their parents. So they were even more curious.
"Zhenye, why don't you come out and play with the kids later?"
"Mom, I don't want to."
"We don't want it either."
"Why? So you can make friends."
"Mom, they're too naive. Besides, people with different values shouldn't associate with each other. It's better to have friends like that."
Zhang Hongmei was speechless. Who was this expert who instilled these ideas in them?
"Boss, humans are social animals. You can't have such thoughts. You need to know that every person has a value in their existence."
You've all read many stories, even Shi Qian from Water Margin has his own achievements.
Of course, we shouldn't associate with people who have bad habits or poor character. What I mean is, don't underestimate anyone; you never know when you might receive help from someone you look down on.
Zhang Shouyi and his two sons remained silent. Zhang Hongmei's reasoning was correct, but it was not suitable for four children.
Their starting point is here; from now on, all they need to do is master the art of managing their subordinates.
However, none of them thought to refute her; they decided to wait until they could talk to the children privately. They were very intelligent and perhaps had the premonition Zhang Hongmei had mentioned. They were particularly sensitive to good and evil.
Zhou Shixiong sat at the entrance of the living room early in the morning to wait. After the six children came in and surrounded him, all that could be heard was his loud laughter.
Zhang Hongmei found it boring, so Zhang Shouyi took her to the flower room, where the two of them could experience some romance.
Zhang Shouyi held his wife's slender waist, his mind filled with fantasies. However, he did not make any inappropriate moves.
"I also like flowers, but I don't have the patience to grow them."
"Why not just hire a gardener?"
"It's too much trouble. I'll just look at other people's gardens. Maybe when I get old, I'll settle down and enjoy gardening."
"Yes, in twenty years, we'll move back to Liujiatun. We'll build a house halfway up the mountain and plant a yard full of flowers and plants."
"Hehe, twenty years? I can hardly believe that."
"Back then, Zhenye and the others were all capable of handling things on their own. What's so unbelievable about us enjoying life?"
"Brother Zhang, you were at the peak of your career back then. Are you willing to give it all up like this?"
"Hehe, wife, what's there to be unwilling about? If I had a suitable candidate in my hands right now, I could let go and live the life you like."
"Brother Zhang!"
"Hongmei, believe me, whatever you want, whatever you desire, I will do my best to achieve it."
"But... that's the temptation of power."
"Hehe, it's not very tempting for me now."
Zhang Hongmei was deeply moved. Zhang Shouyi usually said sweet words, which she took as just empty flattery, but today he said them so solemnly that she believed him.
The two chatted and drank tea in the greenhouse. Zhang Hongmei felt that she hadn't been this relaxed in a long time, so she was in a good mood and felt that her love for Zhang Shouyi had deepened a little.
Zhou Shixiong is telling them the story of the Three Kingdoms today. The children have been exposed to it before, and Master Wen has told them the story, but people have different perspectives, so their understanding is different, and the meaning of the story they tell is also different.
The children listened very attentively and would occasionally ask questions, which Zhou Shixiong would also ask them.
He was utterly astonished; these four children were practically prodigies. The same question, answered by all five children, allowed him to differentiate their levels.
That's enough, I can't think about it too much. From now on, I'll just treat these children as my own family.
During lunch, the four of them took turns looking after Zhou Shixiong, which puzzled the couple who were unaware of the situation.
Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo were bursting with pride when they learned what had happened.
"Grandpa, you should drink more pear soup; it's good for your throat."
"Alright, I'll continue telling you after I finish eating. It's a pity you have to go see your other ancestor, otherwise I would also tell you about Sun Tzu's Art of War and Guiguzi."
“Grandmother, we miss our ancestor back home, so we have to go see her. Please wait for us to come back. Mother said we'll be back on the fifth day of the new year, and we'll leave on the evening of the ninth day.”
"Okay, then which one do you want to hear? These two are different from the Three Kingdoms, and we'll go into more detail about them."
The four brothers exchanged glances, and Zhenye spoke up, "Let's talk about Guiguzi first. We've read the book, and our master has also discussed it, but we don't quite agree with some of his views. We want to hear what you, our ancestor, have to say."
"Hahaha, very good! Guiguzi, while you were away, I prepared at home. When you return, I will make sure you are satisfied."
"Uncle, you need to take a nap."
"No, I'm not tired, don't worry about me."
After dinner, Zhou Shixiong eagerly led the five adults into the study. Liu Qiang stayed behind, while Zhang Hongmei and Zhang Shouyi took him home to rest.
"Brother Zhang, is it safe to leave them here?"
"It's alright, 90% of the people there are ours, and besides, Zhou Shixiong is sincere now."
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