"Mother, let me hold my little sister."
After walking for a while, Gou'er put down his book and saw Jiang Jiuniang holding Xiangxiang and dozing off, so he offered to take his little sister away.
Jiang Jiuniang handed the child to him without saying a word, then lay down and fell into a deep sleep.
Thankfully, the child was well-behaved, not crying or fussing the whole way. He would poop when he woke up, eat when he pooped, and sleep when he was full. He was incredibly well-behaved. Otherwise, if he had been more prone to crying and fussing, Jiang Jiuniang would have been exhausted.
When Jiang Jiuniang woke up from her nap, it was already afternoon. Lu Baichuan prepared to find a secluded place to rest so he could use the plane that night.
Nothing major has happened lately, and I won't miss any useful information by flying. To spare my wife and children some suffering, flying is still the more suitable option.
After Lu Baichuan and Gou'er set up the small tent for their temporary rest, Xiangxiang woke up. Jiang Jiuniang tidied up her daughter and held her by the fire for a joyful mother-daughter time.
Jiang Jiuniang would take out a rattle drum one moment and an electronic bird the next, making the little guy giggle.
After Lu Baichuan finished packing and sat down, Jiang Jiuniang let him take care of the child and let him rest for a while, while she started to cook dinner.
Dinner was instant noodles with boiled eggs and leafy greens. It was delicious and nutritious, and most importantly, it was especially convenient in this remote area.
During the meal, Jiang Jiuniang said to Gou'er, "We're going to Quanzhou this time. I heard there's a highly respected scholar there. If you're interested, we can bring some gifts to visit him. We also said at the beginning that we're bringing you out to study, so it would be good for you to learn more."
The little dog was at an age where he was eager for knowledge, and upon hearing Jiang Jiuniang's words, he nodded happily and said, "Mother, are you talking about Mr. Ouyang? I've heard of his name before!"
Jiang Jiuniang nodded: "Yes, it's him."
The dog was a little troubled and said, "But I heard that Mr. Ouyang has a strange temper and has been living in seclusion for many years. I'm afraid he won't see me easily."
Jiang Jiuniang smiled and said, "It all depends on human effort!"
Lu Baichuan added, "Don't worry, your mother and I had already inquired about this old gentleman before we set off. His grandson has been in poor health since birth and has been relying on medicine all these years. Your mother has a way to help him cure his grandson, and you may also have the opportunity to be promoted by her."
Although my son is already very outstanding, there is no end to learning. If he has the opportunity to learn from a famous Confucian scholar, that would be great.
Gou'er was overjoyed that his parents had already found out everything beforehand and hadn't neglected him after the arrival of his little sister. He said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad!"
"No need to thank me. As parents, it's our duty to do these things for our children. Just focus on your studies."
Jiang Jiuniang believes that raising children is not about expecting anything in return, since it was they who chose to bring the child into the world, not the child begging to be born.
As parents, we should just do our best to do what is best for our children within our capabilities. Why worry about so much?
Love is about feeling indebted, not about calculating gains and losses.
The dog listened to these words without saying anything, but he knew in his heart that he would definitely be good to his parents in the future. Such good parents were hard to find even with a lantern, so how could he not do his best to be good to them?
After dinner, Lu Baichuan went to the tent for a nap. Jiang Jiuniang played outside with the two children and a dog, telling the dog stories of famous people. When it was late at night, Lu Baichuan woke up, packed up the tent, and Jiang Jiuniang took out an airplane from her spatial storage.
She carried Xiangxiang and boarded the plane first, followed by Gou'er carrying the little cow, while Lu Baichuan packed his things and followed at the very back.
When Jiang Jiuniang has free time, she goes to her space to modify the plane. Now, in addition to the cockpit and co-pilot, there is an extra space in the back that is not small enough for three people to squeeze in.
The dog was sleeping in the passenger seat, with a little cow clinging to its lap. Jiang Jiuniang and Xiangxiang were sleeping on the cushion in the back, where they could lie down completely relaxed and it was very spacious.
They landed in Quanzhou, and it was just dawn when they came down from the mountain. They took a car directly into the city, found an inn to eat, and then it was time for Lu Baichuan to catch up on his sleep.
Although Jiang Jiuniang and the others had slept, they couldn't sleep soundly on the plane, so the family decided to sleep together and talk about other things after they had a good rest.
The dog woke up the earliest, but it was already noon. His parents and sister were still asleep, so he took the little cow out for a walk by himself to familiarize himself with the surroundings.
Although this place is quite far from the border, it is still very prosperous. There are all kinds of local snacks sold on the streets. Dog will buy some of the ones that look good because he knows that his mother likes to eat these things.
"Have you heard? Zhichun Pavilion invited Miss Shishi to dance tonight. Let's go check it out!"
"Isn't Zhichunlou a restaurant? Why would they invite girls to dance?"
"What else could it be? Today is the tenth anniversary celebration of Zhichunlou. Not only did they invite Miss Shishi to dance, but they also invited Mr. Ouyang to personally inscribe a message!"
"To be able to invite Elder Mr. Ouyang? Then this Zhichun Pavilion must be extraordinary!"
"Who says otherwise! Come on, let's go join the fun!"
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Gou'er was buying snacks on the street when he heard someone mention Mr. Ouyang. He immediately became interested and listened for a while. He then decided that after his parents woke up, they would go to Zhichunlou for dinner that night, so he could witness Mr. Ouyang's literary talent.
"May I ask if there are any requirements for dining at Zhichunlou? Or is it open to everyone?"
The dog asked the vendor who sold him snacks, and the vendor smiled and said, "Zhichunlou is a restaurant, so naturally everyone can go there. However, the food at Zhichunlou is very expensive, so young master, remember to bring enough money."
As he spoke, the vendor handed over the snacks the dog had bought.
The dog took it and said very sensibly, "Okay, thank you."
He quickly returned to the inn. By then, Lu Baichuan had already woken up. Gou'er told Lu Baichuan his idea, and Lu Baichuan nodded and said, "Okay, but there will probably be a lot of people tonight. Let's make a reservation first."
"good."
Dog nodded, feeling that he should have reserved the spot earlier to save his father the trouble of making the trip.
However, Lu Baichuan didn't care. He took the dog downstairs, asked the innkeeper for directions to Zhichunlou, and the father and son headed there.
Zhichunlou was indeed crowded, especially with the presence of the courtesan Shishi and the esteemed scholar Ouyang. If they hadn't offered a high enough price, they certainly wouldn't have been able to reserve a seat.
Although Lu Baichuan felt that the restaurant was not worth the money, he felt it was worth it so that his son could meet Mr. Ouyang.
"Excuse me, may I bring a puppy with me tonight?"
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