Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Everyone fell into deep thought, recalling the initial registration scene: at that time, they were fooled by Lin Xiaofeng and registered their children in a rush. Looking back now, they were really impulsive!

However, Lin Xiaofeng's academic performance was so brilliant when he was young, so his family must have taught him well. His educational methods and concepts must also be unique, right?
However, is the teaching method that suits him really suitable for other children? After all, every child has his or her own unique characteristics and talents...

Moreover, Lin Xiaofeng's way of thinking is very different from that of ordinary people. Can he pass on complex knowledge to children in a simple and vivid way? These are all worrying issues!
"Alas, what's the point of thinking about these things?" Someone broke the silence in the cabinet, "Let's go directly to Aijing to pick up the children after get off work! Then we can ask them about their situation in school and their learning results, and we will know!"

In the afternoon, the gate of Aijing Primary School was already crowded with people. The streets were blocked by horse-drawn carriages, and the various gorgeous carriages showed the noble status of their owners. These high-ranking officials of the court, dressed in gorgeous clothes, anxiously and expectantly waited for their children to appear. Although it was still early, they seemed to have forgotten the passage of time and just wanted to see the children they had not seen for a long time.

Chen Shuguang was also waiting anxiously in the crowd. He was a burly man, wearing a crimson brocade robe and a crystal jade pendant hanging around his waist, which made him look very imposing. However, at this moment, his face was full of nervousness and expectation, and he had lost his usual dignity. He stood on tiptoe, stretched his neck, and kept searching for the familiar figure in the crowd. Whenever the school gate opened and a child walked out, his eyes would light up, but then dim again.

As time went by, the school gate slowly opened, and groups of children flew out happily like little birds. They were wearing colorful clothes, holding report cards in their hands, and their faces were filled with smiles. Xie Hongxin stood majestically by the side, guarding the safety of the children. He was dressed in black, holding a big knife, and his eyes were like torches, making people dare not approach easily.

Chen Shuguang finally saw the little figure he had been thinking about day and night in the crowd - Chen Liangliang. He shouted loudly: "Liangliang!" Chen Liangliang was stunned for a moment when he heard the familiar voice, and then a bright smile appeared on his pink face. He ran towards Chen Shuguang quickly, his legs as fast as the wind.

"Grandpa!" Chen Liangliang threw himself into Chen Shuguang's arms. The familiar and kind voice made Chen Shuguang burst into tears. He carefully observed Chen Liangliang and found that the child had grown taller and stronger. His face was ruddy and he didn't seem to have suffered any grievances. The more he looked at him, the more satisfied he became. The wrinkles on his face turned into a smile.

Chen Shuguang picked up Chen Liangliang and spun around happily. Chen Liangliang smiled and kissed Chen Shuguang on the face. This kiss made Chen Shuguang's heart surge with warmth. He looked at his little grandson with a smile on his face, his eyes full of doting and love.

Suddenly, he noticed that Chen Liangliang was holding a crumpled piece of paper in his hand and asked curiously, "What is this paper?"

"This is the tuition list for next semester that Principal Lin asked us to give to our families!" Chen Liangliang handed the paper to his grandfather with a clear and pleasant voice.

Chen Shuguang took the list, but his face gradually darkened. He clearly remembered that he had already paid 1,000 taels of silver for this semester's tuition, but the list in front of him still listed a lot of extra expenses. He held Chen Liangliang's hand tightly, holding the tuition list in one hand, and carefully checked each item. However, his face became uglier and uglier.

The expenses on the list were varied, including food expenses, textbook fees, preschool education fees, teaching aid depreciation fees, outing fees, etc. What made him most angry was that there was even an item for lighting fees! He gnashed his teeth in anger. Lighting also had to be charged? The children didn't study at night, wasn't this obviously robbing money?
The wind whistled around him, blowing his clothes and messing his hair. His face became more gloomy, and his clenched fists were shaking slightly. The other senior officials who came to pick up the children also noticed his displeasure and cast concerned glances at him.

"This is simply too much!" said a middle-aged man in a gorgeous brocade robe angrily.

"Lin Xiaofeng, this is blackmail! How is this different from being a gangster? He tricked us into coming in, and then ripped us off like crazy!" Another old man was so angry that he was shaking all over.

"All these expenses add up to nearly five thousand taels of silver! Enough to raise ten children in the countryside!" A young official waved the list in his hand angrily.

Hearing these words, Chen Shuguang was furious. He decided not to tolerate this kind of exploitation anymore and would not let Chen Liangliang come to study here next semester. However, when he tried to take Chen Liangliang away, the child burst into tears: "No! I want to study! I want to play with my classmates!"

The children around them also started crying, and the parents were in a lot of trouble. Chen Shuguang had no choice but to patiently coax Chen Liangliang: "Be good, Liangliang. Home is much better than here. You can have whatever you want without having to fight with others. Can we go home?"

"I want my classmates to play with me. Are there any at home?" Chen Liangliang asked with tears in her eyes.

Chen Shuguang replied somewhat awkwardly: "Well... we don't have any at home, but grandpa can find other friends for you to play with."

"Is there a teacher at home? They tell us stories every night." Chen Liangliang continued to ask.

"That's possible. Grandpa can find several teachers for you!" Chen Shuguang promised solemnly. However, Chen Liangliang showed a look of contempt: "Grandpa, you may not know as much as Principal Lin."

This made Chen Shuguang ask back unhappily: "Then what do you think Principal Lin knows?"

Next, Chen Liangliang recounted all the amazing things about Principal Lin. His eyes were full of admiration and respect, as if Principal Lin was his hero. He told the story of how Principal Lin passed the imperial examination at the age of fifteen, and how he stood out among thousands of talented people and became the youngest Jinshi, shocking the entire court. He also told the story of his discovery of sweet potatoes and potatoes, which fed countless hungry people and played an immeasurable role in the stability of the country.

When talking about Principal Lin's achievements such as discovering black holes by observing the sky at night, inventing transistors, and creating calculus, Chen Liangliang's face showed an extremely proud expression. These achievements that sounded like fairy tales made Chen Shuguang and other parents look confused. They looked at each other, unable to believe that all these were done by one person.

After Chen Liangliang finished explaining everything, Chen Shuguang asked with a bitter face: "What kind of mess are you learning? How do you remember it so clearly? Does Aijing Primary School teach all this?" He was full of doubts and didn't understand how these advanced studies had anything to do with primary school education.

Looking at Chen Liangliang's serious expression and fluent recitation, Chen Shuguang couldn't help but begin to doubt his own judgment. Could it be that this Lin Xiaofeng was really not just a casual person? Did he really have such high knowledge and insight? Chen Shuguang began to re-examine the tuition list in his hand. The fees that originally made him angry seemed to be reasonable at this moment. After all, if Lin Xiaofeng really had such high knowledge and ability, then his teaching fees would naturally be higher accordingly.

At this time, the servants came to report that dinner was ready. In order to celebrate the return of the grandson, the family prepared a sumptuous meal. Chen Shuguang held Chen Liangliang's hand and walked towards the dining room.

In the restaurant, candlelight flickered and silverware sparkled under the light. There was a dazzling array of delicious food, all delicious and mouth-watering. However, facing the table full of delicacies, Chen Liangliang did not show the gluttony that a child of his age should have. He sat calmly at the table, behaved properly, and did not have a strong desire for food.

Chen Shuguang noticed that Chen Liangliang was not very interested in those delicious meats, but preferred vegetables and light food. He was secretly surprised, what did this child learn in school? How did his eating habits become so healthy?
However, Chen Liangliang still very politely served food to his grandfather and other family members and thanked them for their hospitality. Seeing his grandson's elegant eating manners and decent behavior, Chen Shuguang felt very gratified. He realized that his grandson had indeed learned a lot at Aijing Primary School, not only in terms of knowledge, but more importantly in terms of etiquette and cultivation.

After dinner, the family sat together and chatted. Chen Liang nodded gently, smiled and said, "Today's food is really delicious, but if we talk about deliciousness, the food in our school is better."

Chen Shuguang raised his eyebrows curiously and asked, "Oh? What do you eat at school?"

Chen Liang began to describe enthusiastically: "In the morning, we have sweet milk, hot eggs, and soft buns. At noon and in the evening, the chefs in the canteen will prepare fragrant stewed lamb chops, colorful stir-fried vegetables, and a variety of soups. Every day's dishes are unique and never repetitive." As he spoke, he showed an expression of endless aftertaste.

Hearing this, Chen Shuguang couldn't help but smile, as if he could smell the fragrant food and imagine his grandson enjoying the food at school. He began to understand why his grandson praised the school's food so much.

At this time, Lin Xiaofeng was also listening, feeling very relieved. He knew that the food standards of Aijing Primary School had always been very high, and they paid great attention to balanced nutrition. Now it seemed that this tradition had not changed with the passage of time, but had become even more elaborate.

After the meal, when the waiter wanted to clear the tableware, he saw Chen Liang had already picked up the bowl and chopsticks swiftly and was about to leave his seat.

Chen Shuguang was stunned and asked in confusion: "Liangliang, where are you going with your bowl and chopsticks?"

Chen Liang replied without looking back: "Grandpa, I'm going to wash the dishes." After that, he walked straight to the kitchen. Chen Shuguang and his family looked at each other, looking at Chen Liang's back in disbelief. Washing dishes? How could this child take the initiative to do such a thing? In their family, such things have always been done by servants. However, they saw Chen Liang walking into the kitchen on his own like a little adult. Chen Shuguang followed him, full of curiosity and emotion, wanting to see how his grandson washed the dishes. But in the kitchen, Chen Liang had already skillfully turned on the faucet and began to wash the dishes carefully. His movements were very skillful, as if he had done this countless times. Looking at his grandson's small back busy in the kitchen, Chen Shuguang's heart was filled with indescribable joy and pride. This child is so sensible!

After washing the dishes, Chen Liang straightened his back as if he had completed a great task. He walked out of the kitchen with a satisfied and proud smile on his face. Seeing his grandson so independent and capable, Chen Shuguang felt extremely relieved and proud. He walked up and patted Chen Liang on the shoulder with a smile: "Good boy, you have really grown up!" However, Chen Liang shook his head, looked at his grandfather with a firm look and said: "Grandpa, I still have to go to school. Where is my schoolbag?"

"Read?" Chen Shuguang looked at his grandson in surprise. "You start reading when you only know a few words? Do you understand what it means? Did your principal Lin ask you to study at home? Don't listen to him. Go and have a rest now. You have to go to school tomorrow." In Chen Shuguang's opinion, children should play more and enjoy the happiness of childhood instead of being bound by heavy schoolwork.

However, Chen Liang replied seriously: "No, Grandpa, I want to study. Our principal Lin said: 'I advise you not to cherish your golden clothes, but to cherish your youth.' Time is very precious and I cannot waste it." After saying that, he turned around to look for his schoolbag.

Chen Shuguang stroked his beard and looked at his grandson's tender back, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "Young people are really formidable! I didn't expect that Principal Lin could teach such a sensible child." He began to re-examine Lin Xiaofeng. This person who was called the "magic principal" by the world was indeed worthy of his reputation. He was not only knowledgeable, but also had a good education method and could guide children to the right path. At this time, Chen Shuguang's doubts and dissatisfaction had disappeared, replaced by admiration and gratitude for Lin Xiaofeng and Aijing Primary School. He took a deep breath and decided to fully support his grandson's education and provide him with a better learning environment and resources.

As Chen Liang recited, Chen Shuguang's shock became stronger and stronger. He looked at the determination and perseverance shining on Chen Liang's young face, knowing that this child had found his own direction in life under the guidance of Principal Lin. He couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart, and felt extremely gratified and proud of his grandson's growth and progress.

"Are these all poems written by your principal Lin?" he couldn't help but ask. The curiosity and respect in his heart made him want to know more about this amazing person.

Chen Liang nodded, his eyes sparkling with admiration for Principal Lin: "Yes, Grandpa, these are the poems written by Principal Lin. He hopes that we can understand the true meaning of them, cherish time, and study hard."

Hearing this, Chen Shuguang swallowed his saliva, and was shocked beyond words. He began to savor Lin Xiaofeng's poems carefully, feeling the deep meaning and charm in them. At this moment, he suddenly felt that the tuition fee of 5,000 gold seemed to be worth it. Because in this elementary school, children can not only learn knowledge, but also understand the true meaning and value of life. This kind of education is priceless and cannot be measured by money.

However, after being delighted, Chen Shuguang began to worry whether this would be a bottomless pit. After all, he is also a businessman, and he has strict control over input and output. What if Lin Xiaofeng raises the price again? He began to weigh the pros and cons in his mind. But when he saw Chen Liang's expectant and determined eyes, he knew he couldn't refuse this child. So, he took a deep breath, smiled and nodded: "Good boy, since you want to go to school so much, then grandpa will send you to Aijing."

Hearing this, Chen Liang jumped up happily: "Thank you, Grandpa!" His eyes sparkled, as if he had seen the beautiful scene of himself studying hard in Aijing School. At this moment, Chen Shuguang also made up his mind that no matter how difficult the road in the future would be, he would do his best to support his grandson's education. Because he knew that education is the best investment, and knowledge is the only way to change one's destiny. For the future and dream of his grandson, he is willing to pay any price.

After a while, the study door was gently pushed open, and Chen Liang walked in with the schoolbag on his back. This schoolbag was a gift from Aijing School, embroidered with cute animal patterns, with buttons at the opening to fasten it, and pockets on both sides for water bottles, which was designed very carefully and thoughtfully. He couldn't wait to open the schoolbag, and his little hands skillfully pulled out a book and quickly turned to the catalog page.

Chen Shuguang raised his head from his work and glanced at the book in Chen Liang's hand. "The Crow and the Pitcher", "The Fox and the Tiger", "The Farmer and the Snake", "The Three Little Pigs"... All he could see were fables that he was familiar with. After seeing these, he had a rough idea in his mind. Although these stories were simple, there were profound truths behind each story, which were indeed very helpful for the growth of children.

At this time, Chen Liang had already turned to the page of "The Crow and the Pitcher", and Chen Shuguang also curiously leaned over to take a look. On the page, a crow was standing next to a water bottle filled with stones. The picture was simple but vivid and interesting. Although this story is simple, it is meaningful. It is written in vernacular Chinese and is easy to understand. There is really no problem for children to read it. There are two types of characters in the book. One is the simplified characters mentioned by Lin Xiaofeng. This is understandable. After all, with the development of the times, the characters are constantly evolving.

However, when he looked at the lines of traditional Chinese characters, he was still a little surprised. This article must have thousands of words, and there are many complex Chinese characters. Could it be that his grandson knew them all?

With a bit of curiosity and consideration, he pointed at the contents of the book and asked gently, "Liangliang, do you know all these words?" Chen Liang raised his head, his clear eyes revealing a sense of confidence. He nodded and answered without hesitation, "I know them all."

Chen Shuguang frowned, somewhat incredulous. He flipped through a few pages, scanning the pages, and deliberately selected a longer article with many uncommon characters, and asked again: "Do you know all the characters here?" Chen Liang still nodded fearlessly and answered: "I know them all."

At this moment, Chen Shuguang's mood could not be described in words. He pointed to the character "黽" and asked, "How do you read this character?" This character has many strokes and a complex structure. For a child, it is undoubtedly a huge challenge. However, Chen Liang just glanced at it and blurted out, "Read it as 黽."

Chen Shuguang was stunned, his eyes lingering on the word "黽" for a moment. To be honest, this word was a little unfamiliar to him, and it could even be said to be more difficult to recognize than those commonly used Chinese characters. For most people, it would probably be a difficult problem. However, his grandson could recognize it easily, how could he not be shocked and delighted?

He looked at the child in front of him, his heart full of doubts and curiosity. Chen Liang, the child who was learning to read from a book of traditional Chinese characters, obviously knew more than his age. He couldn't help but start to wonder, is Lin Xiaofeng's teaching method really that magical?
Recalling his previous doubts and confusions about Lin Xiaofeng, Chen Shuguang suddenly felt that he was a little too arbitrary. He opened the textbooks that Lin Xiaofeng customized for the children, and looking at the specially selected rare characters and complex traditional Chinese characters, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: These characters are not only unknown to the children, but even those with low cultural level in later generations may not know them, and even need to look them up on the Internet. However, Lin Xiaofeng was able to cleverly integrate these characters into teaching, allowing children to learn literacy in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. This is indeed an amazing teaching method.

Seeing Chen Liang easily recognize these rare characters, he was filled with satisfaction and pride. Such educational achievements can undoubtedly allow parents to proudly display them in front of relatives and friends. After all, in this era, it is the wish and expectation of every parent to allow their children to receive a good education.

Chen Shuguang tried a few more obscure Chinese characters again, and Chen Liang still answered fluently, as if these characters had already been engraved in his mind. At this moment, Chen Shuguang was completely impressed by his grandson's intelligence and talent. He looked at Chen Liang studying hard, and his heart was filled with infinite satisfaction and pride.

Thinking back to when he was young, he was also a diligent and studious scholar. He knew the importance of reading and the power of education. Seeing his grandson so outstanding now, he naturally felt gratified and proud. With a somewhat proud look, he asked: "Liangliang, in your Aijing Primary School, there should be few children who can read as many words as you?" In Chen Shuguang's view, his grandson is undoubtedly excellent and outstanding. How can the children of his colleagues compare with his grandson?

However, Chen Liang's answer surprised him: "These characters are very simple. All the students in our school know them. How can we read without knowing these characters?" Chen Liang's words were full of doubts and confusion, as if, in his opinion, knowing these characters was a matter of course.

Chen Shuguang was stunned, his face full of disbelief: "What?! How is this possible?!" He couldn't accept this fact, which was beyond his cognition. He eagerly asked: "Then how do you usually learn to read?" He wanted to know more, how this miracle was born.

Chen Liang smiled proudly and said, "Let's learn Pinyin first. Pinyin is a tool to help us recognize words and pronounce them correctly. After learning Pinyin, it will be much easier to learn to read." His tone was full of confidence and pride, as if he was sharing a great secret. At this moment, he was no longer a child, but a little scholar, showing his academic achievements to people.

Chen Shuguang suddenly realized that it was the knowledge of phonology that was used. The complex Chinese characters were broken down and transformed through pinyin, allowing the children to learn literacy in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. This method is indeed clever and practical, and people have to admire Lin Xiaofeng's wisdom and talent. "Go on." He said with an encouraging smile on his face.

"In addition to learning to read in class," Chen Liang said enthusiastically, "every night before going to bed, the teacher would tell us stories. Those stories were very interesting, including myths and legends, historical stories, fables and fairy tales, etc. Every time the teacher stopped at the exciting part, it was really frustrating!" At this point, he couldn't help pouting and lowering his head in pretending to be angry. This action made Chen Shuguang laugh out loud, thinking that this little guy was so cute.

He reached out and gently touched Chen Liang's head, comforting him: "Don't be angry, the teacher did this to keep you interested in the story." Hearing his grandfather's words, Chen Liang raised his head, his eyes flashing with expectation and curiosity: "Grandpa, guess what we did later?"

"What did you do?" Chen Shuguang asked curiously.

"The students in our dormitory could only look up the dictionary and finish reading the story by themselves." Chen Liang smiled proudly, "In this way, we gradually learned a lot of words and learned how to read and understand articles independently."

Chen Shuguang nodded and praised: "This is a really good method, which makes you more active and positive in the learning process." He secretly sighed in his heart: Lin Xiaofeng is indeed a person who understands educational methods, who can guide children to learn actively and stimulate their interest and enthusiasm in learning. Such educational methods are indeed worth learning from.

"Our school has various activities every day," Chen Liang continued, "such as singing competitions, running competitions, and literacy competitions and so on. Principal Lin said that this is a daily competition, and you can get a little red flower if you win the championship. If you get a hundred little red flowers, you can exchange it for a tricycle!" When he said this, his eyes flashed with excitement and anticipation, as if he had already seen the tricycle he had long admired waving at him.

Although Chen Shuguang didn't know what a twisting car was, he could sense its great appeal to children from his grandson's description. This reward mechanism can obviously inspire children's competitiveness and enterprising spirit, allowing them to constantly improve themselves in the competition. Daily competition? This is a really good idea, which can not only allow children to be trained and grow in the competition, but also enhance their teamwork spirit and competitive awareness. Lin Xiaofeng is indeed a thoughtful person who can come up with such a method to educate children.

Just when Chen Shuguang wanted to learn more, he was interrupted by Chen Liang: "Grandpa, can you please stop disturbing me while I'm reading? I'll tell you after I finish reading." After that, he turned his gaze to the book again, immersed in the ocean of knowledge.

Chen Shuguang laughed awkwardly and sat back in his seat. He looked at his grandson concentrating on reading, and his heart was full of satisfaction and relief. Such a child really saves worry and effort! So he also began to deal with the official business left by the court and stopped disturbing Chen Liang's reading time.

After more than 20 minutes, Chen Liang closed the book and stretched his body with satisfaction. He jumped down from the stool and ran out with his legs tumbling. Chen Shuguang glanced at his back and did not try to stop him. He just laughed in his heart: He is still a child after all. Although he likes to read, he can't sit still for too long. Since he is out, naturally there will be servants to carry him back to his room to sleep. So he lowered his head again and busy himself with his own things...
Night slowly fell, and the last ray of afterglow in the sky gradually disappeared. In the study, an antique bronze chandelier emitted a warm and soft light, illuminating the entire space. At the desk, Chen Shuguang was working attentively, and his deep eyes revealed his extreme attention to every document. Whenever he reviewed a document, he would tap the table lightly with his fingertips, as if thinking about every detail in it. His rigorous work attitude and respect for national affairs were reflected in these tappings.

The night wind blew gently outside the window, the leaves rustled, and the tranquility of the study was broken. A young figure staggered in from the door. It was Chen Liangliang, Chen Shuguang's beloved grandson. He carefully carried a large wooden basin filled with hot water. Although the basin seemed a bit large for him, his face showed a childish and determined expression. He tried hard to keep his balance, fearing that the water in the basin would splash out. Under the light, the splashing water was like crystal clear pearls, jumping and dancing in the air.

Chen Shuguang raised his head and his eyes met Chen Liangliang who walked into the study. Looking at his grandson's innocent smile and expectant eyes, a warm current surged in his heart. Chen Liangliang said, "Grandpa, wash your feet." This simple sentence flowed like a clear spring in Chen Shuguang's heart.

He quickly stood up from the chair, walked quickly to Chen Liangliang, and took the basin from him. His eyes were filled with emotion and pride, "Liangliang, just let the servants do these things. You are still young, you don't need to work so hard."

However, Chen Liangliang shook his head stubbornly, "No! I'm not a child anymore! Principal Lin said that I should fulfill my filial duty! I want to wash my grandfather's feet!" His words were full of determination and persistence, as if he were a little adult, and people couldn't help but be moved by his understanding.

Chen Shuguang looked at his grandson's serious expression and sighed in his heart: This child is really well taught! Principal Lin Xiaofeng really deserves credit! Among so many grandchildren, only he would take the initiative to get hot water to wash my feet. This filial piety and understanding are really gratifying.

He smiled amiably, "Okay! Then you wash grandpa." After that, he walked to the soft cushion on the side of the study with the basin and sat down. Just as he was about to take off his shoes and socks, Chen Liangliang stepped forward and took the initiative to help him take them off. This action once again made Chen Shuguang feel warm in his heart.

When his feet were placed in the basin, Chen Liangliang carefully washed them for him. As he washed them, he said, "Grandpa, can I tell you a story?"

"Good, good, good!" Chen Shuguang was so happy that his face wrinkles were smoothed out. He listened quietly to his grandson telling stories, as if he had returned to his childhood. The study room was filled with a warm and harmonious scene: the grandson squatted on the floor and washed his grandfather's feet diligently; while the grandfather lowered his head and listened to his grandson telling stories with joy.

When the story was finished, Chen Liangliang picked up a towel beside him and wiped Chen Shuguang's feet. He raised his head and said, "Grandpa is done!" Looking at his grandson's tender and serious face and the tiny beads of sweat on his forehead, Chen Shuguang was moved beyond words. His smile became even brighter, "Liang'er, you have worked hard, go back to bed early."

However, Chen Liangliang rolled his eyes and said, "Grandpa, I'm not sleepy. Can you bring me the account book at home?" This sudden request made Chen Shuguang curious: "Look at the account book? Can you understand it?"

"I want to see... I learned arithmetic and literacy in school. Principal Lin said that if I learn it, I can read the account book. I want to see if I have learned it..." Chen Liangliang pulled Chen Shuguang's clothes and begged. Looking at his expectant expression and eyes eager for knowledge, how could Chen Shuguang refuse?
"Okay, okay! Let me show you! Grandpa will get it for you right away!" Although the account book is an important item in the family, facing the request of his grandson and his performance tonight, Chen Shuguang felt that it would be okay even if he burned the account book! What's more, he just wanted to take a look...
After a while, Chen Shuguang took down a thick account book from the bookshelf and handed it to Chen Liangliang. Chen Liangliang took the account book and sat back in his previous chair. He took out a piece of white paper and a charcoal pencil from his schoolbag, and then opened the account book and read it seriously. He looked at each account carefully, sometimes frowning and thinking, and sometimes writing something on the white paper with a pen. Seeing him so serious, Chen Shuguang couldn't help but smile with relief. He knew that this grandson would have a great future!

Chen Shuguang smiled and shook his head, his deep eyes revealing calmness and wisdom. The light in the study reflected on his silver-gray hair, adding a bit of majesty to him. He buried his head in the documents on the table again, as if the pile of documents was an insurmountable hill. Each document was like a cumbersome vine, entangled with each other, waiting for him to sort out and approve. His eyes were like a falcon staring at its prey, reviewing the documents word by word, silently calculating the gains and losses of various affairs in his mind, which was his experience and wisdom as an official for many years.

Outside the window, it was already dark, and the moonlight was like water spilling on the lawn in front of the window, reflecting the light in the study. In the study, except for the rustling sound of Chen Shuguang flipping through the documents, there was no other sound, so quiet that one could almost hear the passage of time.

More than ten minutes later, a childish voice suddenly sounded in my ears, like the first bird song in spring, breaking the silence of the study. "Done!" The voice was like the morning dew, crystal clear, full of childish innocence and joy.

Chen Liangliang let out a long sigh, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his small chest. He stretched himself, and a smile as warm as the rising sun appeared on his young face. He stared at his newly completed work, a painting full of childishness. The rainbow-colored sky, the green grass, and the small animals of various shapes all seemed to be telling of his love and expectation for the world.

In his heart, he has already flown to the rainbow sky. As long as his grandfather finishes checking his account books and homework, he can fly freely in the sky. When he returns home, his mother may add another little red flower to his little red flower wall, which is a symbol of his hard work and his pride. In the next semester, he may even get the tricycle he has always dreamed of. That will be another great joy of his childhood. He seems to have seen himself riding the tricycle and speeding past in the envious eyes of his friends.

At this moment, Chen Shuguang was actually secretly observing Chen Liangliang. He saw that his grandson was apparently looking at the account book, but in fact his smart little eyes would glance at the painting from time to time, and his heart was already as clear as a mirror. He wanted to ask directly, but swallowed the words back when they came to his lips, fearing to disturb his grandson's concentration and innocence. Now that he heard his grandson say that it was finished, he could no longer suppress his curiosity.

"Hey, Liangliang, what were you secretly drawing just now?" Chen Shuguang raised his head, and his majestic eyes became amiable at this moment.

Chen Liang stood up from his chair, his little face filled with pride and expectation like the summer sun. He carefully pushed the account book and homework to Chen Shuguang, and his crisp voice was as sweet as a mountain spring: "Grandpa, this is our family's account for this month. I have already counted it. This is my homework. Principal Lin said that it needs a parent's signature and must be handed over to him for personal review after the next semester starts."

Chen Shuguang took over the homework and saw those tables filled with crisscrossing drawings and Arabic numerals. He couldn't help but frown. What kind of new thing is this? It looks messy. However, when he looked at it carefully again, he found the secret. The table header is the name of the item, the side is the time, the number below is the amount, and there is a summary number at the end of the table. The design of this statistical table actually made him, an experienced old man, feel very interesting.

A strong curiosity surged in Chen Shuguang's heart, and this curiosity drove him to carefully check every account in the account book. He checked each item one by one, and compared it with his grandson's table. Half an hour later, his eyes gradually revealed surprise and approval. He stared blankly at his grandson's newly drawn table, as if he saw a little accountant waving an abacus in front of him, and he felt a thrilling feeling in his heart. It was all correct! The numbers were all correct, even the increase and decrease in the amount were exactly the same. How did he do this? Just using a piece of paper and slightly changing the recording format, it turned out to have such a great magic? This is simply an explosive improvement in efficiency!

Moreover, he suddenly discovered that his grandson was so good at math! ? Chen Liang only took a quarter of an hour to complete these complex statistical tasks, while he, an experienced old man, took nearly two quarters of an hour. This made him look at his grandson's learning ability and intelligence with new eyes.

"Grandpa, why don't you say anything? Is there something wrong with what I wrote? If there is no problem, please sign for me." Chen Liang shook Chen Shuguang's sleeve anxiously. His little face was full of expectation and anxiety, and his big eyes with clear black and white seemed to be able to see through people's hearts.

Chen Shuguang's throat tightened slightly. He shook his head gently and said in a hoarse voice, "You did a good job. Can Grandpa keep this homework for you?" This is definitely not an ordinary thing! He thought of the cumbersome accounts and paperwork in the court. If they could all be presented clearly and concisely in a table like his grandson, how efficient and convenient it would be! Moreover, the ambiguities in the accounts can be made clearer, which will save a lot of manpower, time and paper. He couldn't help but sincerely admire Lin Xiaofeng's mind. Such ideas and creativity are really outstanding!
However, hearing that Chen Shuguang's words seemed a bit perfunctory, Chen Liang asked in confusion: "Grandpa, didn't you want me to go to Aijing before? Now you have withheld my homework, do you not want me to go again? I want to go to Aijing!" His tone revealed unprecedented firmness and persistence, and his bright eyes sparkled with expectation and determination, as if he had made up his mind to go to Aijing no matter what.

Chen Shuguang's eyes were still fixed on the form, and his mind was full of thoughts. This new form should have more possibilities, and it would definitely not stop here... It needed to be brought to the court for discussion. He seemed to have seen the scene where this new form caused a sensation in the court, and the ministers rushed to pass it around and praised it. This will be a subversive change! It will lead to a revolution in the way of accounting!

"Grandpa!" Chen Liang's urging voice interrupted Chen Shuguang's thoughts again, "I'm still waiting for the next semester to start. My eldest brother said that Principal Lin is going to give each student who is still studying in Aijing a pocket watch next semester!" His tone was full of expectation and envy, as if the pocket watch was already shining on his wrist. "What eldest brother? Who is your eldest brother!?" Chen Shuguang's thoughts were interrupted in an instant, and he looked up at his grandson in surprise. In his impression, his grandson has always been a well-behaved and sensible child. How could he suddenly be called "eldest brother"? This made him feel very confused and puzzled.

"Lin Hongwan is my eldest brother, we all recognize him as our eldest brother." Chen Liang said as if it was a matter of course. However, this sentence made Chen Shuguang feel an inexplicable emotion. Isn't Lin Hongwan Lin Xiaofeng's son? How could he let his son recognize someone else as his eldest brother? This is simply shameless! He was very angry that he used his identity as the principal to let others recognize his son as their eldest brother. But when he saw his grandson's young and determined face, the anger in his heart gradually subsided. After all, children are innocent, and they don't understand the twists and turns between these adults.

"Don't play with him anymore!" Chen Shuguang said silently, trying to sound stern, hoping that his grandson would understand what he meant and not go astray. "Don't go around looking for big brothers!" He added, hoping that his grandson would remember this lesson.

However, Chen Liang pouted his lips and said with obvious displeasure: "Big Brother is really good. He distributes sweet candies and various toys to us every day. Students from all over the school are enjoying the candies he generously gives us." His words revealed his deep admiration and love for the man he respected as "Big Brother". That kind of emotion was as if he regarded "Big Brother" as a beacon on the road of life, illuminating the direction for him to move forward.

After hearing this, Chen Shuguang frowned, feeling a little unbelievable. He asked in confusion, "Don't you provide candies in Aijing Primary School? Also, what about the pocket watch you mentioned just now?" He felt a little unhappy. Such a young child has learned to use candies to win people's hearts? Isn't this behavior no different from that of a villain? However, when he looked down and saw his grandson's eyes as clear and innocent as lake water, he began to question his judgment. Maybe this was just a pure sharing of friendship between children?

"The school doesn't provide candies because they are bad for teeth," Chen Liang explained seriously. "Those candies were secretly brought back from outside by my eldest brother. He also told us privately that if we continue to go to school next semester, he will give us a pocket watch! He said we have to learn to tell time. Grandpa, if you don't let me continue to go to school, I really don't want to live!" At the end, Chen Liang's tone became unusually firm, as if going to school and getting that pocket watch had become an irreplaceable expectation in his heart.

"Go! Go! Of course we have to go!" Chen Shuguang said hurriedly, he was afraid that his grandson would do something impulsive. Lin Xiaofeng, this stinky boy, actually has such a kind heart? He will give a pocket watch as a gift if he continues to go to school? You know, that thing is worth several thousand taels of silver outside! My God, is there such a hidden benefit? No wonder the tuition is so expensive. But why didn't this kid say it earlier? Forget it, seeing that he taught the child so well, and even gave a pocket watch... This school is worth it!

After receiving a satisfactory answer, Chen Liang happily left the study room with a brisk pace. The study room regained its tranquility again, leaving Chen Shuguang alone sitting at the desk, deep in thought. He looked down at the homework and tables in his hands, and was amazed. These seemingly simple numbers and tables actually contain such amazing power and potential! Perhaps this is really a new way of recording that is worth his in-depth research and promotion.

In the princess's mansion, Lin Xiaofeng sat at the desk, talking nonstop. He looked focused and serious, as if he was dealing with something extremely important. His wife, Lin Taohua, sat quietly beside him, listening to her husband's story with full concentration. At this time, a small figure touched his belly and walked through the door of the study. It was their baby son, Lin Hongwan.

Lin Xiaofeng caught a glimpse of his son out of the corner of his eye, and he shouted coldly, "Stop! Where are you going?" There was a hint of severity and dissatisfaction in his voice, and he was obviously very unhappy with his son's behavior.

When Lin Hongwan heard his father's voice, he stopped immediately, like an eggplant hit by frost. He timidly pried open the study door, only half of his head exposed, and whispered, "Dad... you, what do you want to talk to me about?" His voice was trembling and weak, and he was obviously afraid of angering his father.

"Come in!" Lin Xiaofeng hooked his finger, signaling his son to come in. Then he turned to look at his wife Lin Taohua, and complained in a low voice: "Don't give him money anymore! Whose child can spend dozens of taels of silver a month? Does he live on silver? You guys have spoiled him!" His words were full of dissatisfaction and complaints about his son.

After hearing this, Lin Taohua pursed her lips and said helplessly: "Then you should have more children. You won't be able to handle too many children." There was a hint of sarcasm and helplessness in her words. She seemed to have become accustomed to her husband's complaints.

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng chuckled and teased, "Then let's try to have a baby tonight." There was a hint of ambiguity and teasing in his words, and it was obvious that he wanted to take advantage of his wife. However, Lin Taohua rolled her eyes at him, pretended to be angry and turned away, ignoring him. The atmosphere in the study suddenly became awkward and silent.

After a while, Lin Taohua found an excuse to leave the study. Lin Hongwan looked even more uneasy standing in front of Lin Xiaofeng. He whispered, "Dad, I'm sleepy." There was a hint of fatigue and helplessness in his words, as if he had gotten used to his father's severity and reproach.

However, to his surprise, Lin Xiaofeng did not continue to blame him this time. Instead, he pointed to the chair next to him and said softly, "Sit down and wait for a while." His tone became much gentler, and he obviously felt sorry for his son's fatigue. Then he turned around with a stern face and began to look for something in the study.

After a while, he took out a feather duster and pointed at Lin Hongwan and asked sternly: "I asked you if you told your classmates about giving away pocket watches next semester?" "I have already told them." "Well, not bad." Lin Xiaofeng nodded to show his satisfaction and continued to ask: "What about the money collected?"

After hearing this, Lin Hongwan's heart tightened and he whispered, "We collected 100,000 taels of silver." As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly raised his feather duster, widened his eyes and shouted angrily, "What? Only 100,000 taels? How do you do things?"

The feather duster was raised high, as if it would fall on Lin Hongwan at any time. However, Lin Hongwan did not dodge but stood there, closed his eyes and silently endured the upcoming punishment. He knew that this was the price of his incompetence and also a manifestation of his awe and respect for his father.

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, two cold rays suddenly shot out from his eyes, and the anger in his heart burned like ignited gasoline. He stared at Lin Hongwan tightly, his eyes were so sharp that he seemed to see through his son. His voice was like the north wind in the cold winter, cold and sharp: "What do you mean by only 100,000 taels? You little bastard, do you think I'm so old and confused that I don't dare to deal with you?"

The disappointment and anger in Lin Xiaofeng's heart were like a storm in the night, raging recklessly. He always felt that he had doted on this son and had never owed him anything. From childhood to adulthood, he had tried his best to provide him with the best in terms of material satisfaction and spiritual companionship. But now, this brat's view of money was so distorted, and his frivolous attitude towards money was simply unbearable for him!
He glared at Lin Hongwan, only to see his son's indifferent attitude, his eyes revealing his indifference to money and his confusion about his father's anger. Lin Xiaofeng couldn't bear it any longer, so he suddenly picked up a feather duster and rushed over. The feather duster whirred in the air and landed heavily on Lin Hongwan's butt with the sound of wind.

Lin Hongwan rolled on the ground in pain, begging for mercy: "Dad, I know I was wrong, please stop hitting me, please stop hitting me!" His voice was tearful and sounded extremely miserable.

"One hundred thousand taels is nothing. Back then, I dared to lead people to fight on the street for ten taels of silver." Lin Xiaofeng cursed while beating them, his voice full of anger and disappointment, "For a meal, I don't care about my face at all. You little bastard, how could you take money so lightly?"

Every time the feather duster fell, Lin Hongwan burst into tears. He finally realized his mistake and kept shouting, "Dad! I know I was wrong! Wow..."

This was the first time that Lin Xiaofeng lost his temper in front of his son. In the past, even if he was angry, he would just say a few harsh words with a stern face. But this time, he really couldn't help it. Seeing his son rolling on the ground in pain, his heart was also filled with pain and struggle. However, he had to let his son understand that money is hard-earned and precious.

Finally, Lin Xiaofeng threw away the feather duster, gasped and shouted, "Where is the money?" His voice was filled with fatigue and helplessness, as if the fight had exhausted all his strength.

Lin Hongwan stood up, holding his buttocks, with a look of panic on his face. He hesitated for a moment and whispered, "I spent it all in the restaurant outside." His voice was weak and trembling, and he was obviously frightened by his father's anger.

"Go to a restaurant?" Lin Xiaofeng widened his eyes in disbelief. "Is the food at home not tasty? Or is the school cafeteria not enough for you? Do you have to eat out?" He asked questions in rapid succession, leaving Lin Hongwan speechless.

Lin Hongwan pursed his lips, looked pitiful and said, "I... I think the food outside is delicious. I can't eat the food at home..." His voice became smaller and smaller, and finally almost inaudible.

Lin Xiaofeng stared at his son for a long time, trying to tell the truth from his panicked eyes. He sighed silently in his heart and thought, "Why is this child so ignorant?" He felt deeply disappointed and helpless about his son's behavior.

However, when he saw Lin Hongwan's pitiful appearance, his anger gradually subsided. He sat back in his chair and said coldly: "Okay, this time I'll just consider it as your reasonable spending, but it won't happen again!" His voice revealed his indulgence and helplessness towards his son.

Lin Xiaofeng then began to question Lin Hongwan: "Then why don't you live on campus? Also, why don't you listen carefully in class?" His tone was stern and firm, and it was obvious that he was very dissatisfied with his son's learning attitude.

When Lin Hongwan heard his father's question, he immediately retorted: "The school dormitory is too noisy, I can't sleep at all. Besides, those courses are too simple, I don't want to listen at all." He spoke with confidence, as if his mistakes were all other people's problems.

Lin Xiaofeng was so angry that his eyebrows stood up. He didn't expect his son to be so unreasonable and irrational. He turned around and took a book from the bookshelf to test Lin Hongwan, wanting to see how much knowledge he had learned.

However, when Lin Hongwan faced his father's question, he was hesitant to answer. Looking at the word "黾" which was read as "龟" by Lin Hongwan, Lin Xiaofeng felt powerless. He tried his best to make his son study hard and provide him with the best educational resources and environment, but it didn't work at all. As a learned Jinshi, how could he give birth to such a son who didn't strive for progress? It was really heartbreaking!
"You spend money recklessly and don't make progress because I spoiled you too much since you were a child!" Lin Xiaofeng said this with a sad heart, full of regret and self-blame. He recalled his childhood, the days when he was disciplined by his parents, which formed a sharp contrast with the relaxed education he gave his son now. He didn't expect that his way of education would harm his son and make him so willful and unmotivated.

Lin Hongwan was flustered when he heard his father's words. He knew that his father had high expectations for him, but he could not meet his father's requirements. It was not that he did not want to study, but he was not interested in what he was learning. However, facing his father's disappointment and anger, he was speechless.

"Dad, I know I was wrong." Lin Hongwan lowered his head and whispered, "I will correct it, study hard in the future, and never make you angry again." His words revealed deep regret and determination. He knew that he couldn't go on like this, and he had to make changes to make his father have hope in him again.

Hearing his son's words, Lin Xiaofeng's expression eased a little. He sighed deeply and said, "You are so young and you start to slack off after encountering a little setback. Do you still want to achieve great things in the future?" He knew that he couldn't just let his son give up on himself and had to find a way to cheer him up again. "I hope you can understand my painstaking efforts. I don't want to force you to become a big shot, I just hope you can have a good future."

Lin Hongwan looked up at his father's expectant eyes and was touched. He nodded firmly and said, "Dad, I understand. Don't worry, I will work hard!" He knew that his father's words were for his own good, and he knew that he couldn't let his father down again. From now on, he would study hard and become a person that his father would be proud of!

However, at this time, Lin Hongwan lowered his head again, fiddling with his fingers, and muttered softly: "Actually, I don't want to be a big shot. It's good to live an ordinary life."

Hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng's blood pressure rose sharply and he suddenly felt dizzy. He tried to calm himself down, took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. He knew his son's idea was naive, but he couldn't deny it completely. Perhaps everyone has their own pursuits and ideals. But as a father, he still hoped that his son could have greater ambitions and aspirations.

"Your father-in-law has spoiled you!" Lin Xiaofeng glared at his son and turned away pretending to be angry. He decided to give his son some time and space to think about his future and life direction. Perhaps, sometimes letting go is also a kind of love.

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes widened, staring at Lin Hongwan sternly. His eyes were like a sharp blade, as if he wanted to analyze his son's mind completely. He said in a calm voice: "Your grandpa is just teasing you because you are young! I warn you, if you don't study hard and your grades are not in the top ten in the class, I will really be rude to you! Also, starting from next month, your pocket money will be reduced to two cents per month!"

Lin Hongwan's nonchalant expression disappeared instantly after hearing the news that his pocket money would be deducted, and was replaced by a look of astonishment. He was like being struck by lightning, and he froze in place, as if he couldn't believe his ears. He stared at his father with wide eyes, his face full of disbelief.

"Dad, please don't deduct my pocket money, it's not enough!" Lin Hongwan came to his senses and immediately hugged Lin Xiaofeng's thighs, begging for mercy in a crying voice. His face was full of anxiety, like an ant on a hot pot, and he explained anxiously: "In addition to eating for myself, I also have to bring meals for my classmates, buy candies, toys, etc."

Lin Xiaofeng's face was originally like frost in the severe winter, but now it seemed to be melted by the spring sunshine and slowly became warm. He looked at his son with a complicated expression, revealing deep doubts in his eyes, as if he was thinking about something.

"Is what you said true?" He asked softly, with a hint of uncertainty in his tone. He seemed to be trying to confirm his son's statement and wanted to find out the truth. "You really didn't spend all the money by yourself, but shared it with your friends?"

Lin Hongwan nodded hurriedly like a chick pecking at rice. He knew that this was a critical moment and he had to follow his father's words and act accordingly. His eyes revealed sincerity and expectation, hoping that his father would believe him.

Seeing his son's performance, Lin Xiaofeng nodded with satisfaction, showing an expression of approval on his face. He patted his son on the shoulder and said, "It's rare to think about your friends."

However, Lin Hongwan took the opportunity to complain: "So Dad, you can't reduce my pocket money to only two cents, otherwise I will be embarrassed in front of my friends."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng hugged his son tightly and said affectionately: "My child, you must remember that sincerity cannot be bought with money. Only sincerity can exchange for sincerity." His eyes were full of expectations and teachings for his son.

He paused and said, "I'm glad that you care about your friends. But you should spend money that should be spent and never waste money that shouldn't be spent." His tone was firm and serious, as if he was telling his son an important truth.

Lin Hongwan raised his head and pouted his lips somewhat unconvincedly and retorted: "I didn't spend money indiscriminately." There was a hint of stubbornness and dissatisfaction in his eyes.

"No, you are just spending money recklessly." Lin Xiaofeng touched his son's head and explained patiently, "Your friends' families all have money, unlike our family which is heavily in debt now." There was a hint of helplessness and worry in his tone.

Lin Xiaofeng felt that he had to explain to his son today that his concept of money had become extremely distorted. At the same time, he was also worried that his son would be bullied when he entered society in the future because he was so innocent.
So he looked his son seriously in the eyes and asked, "Son, do you know what is the most important thing in life?" His tone was filled with deep concern and expectation for his son.

Lin Hongwan answered without thinking: "Women, power, money, and violence." His answer surprised Lin Xiaofeng and his face changed suddenly.

Lin Xiaofeng stared at his son blankly and asked stupidly: "Where did you learn these words? Who taught you?" There was a hint of shock and confusion in his tone.

Lin Hongwan pointed to the bookshelf and said, "From those books." His answer startled Lin Xiaofeng, but he remained calm on the surface.

"These are banned books, and everything written in them is wrong. I am helping the court to review them, and they will be banned in the future. The people who wrote these books will suffer the consequences. You can't read them, and you can't believe them." Lin Xiaofeng warned his son seriously, and at the same time he was secretly alert in his heart that these books had such a profound influence on his son.

Lin Hongwan nodded, not quite understanding: "I understand, Dad. Then tell me, what should we pursue in life?" His eyes were filled with a desire for knowledge and trust in his father.

Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath, calmed his excitement, and began to teach his son patiently: "What you pursue is the power of choice, understand?" He saw his son nod, and continued, "If you have five taels of silver in your hand, you can choose to eat, buy a horse, or buy jewelry. But if you only use it for one meal, then the five taels of silver are only worth the price of one meal. However, if you don't spend a penny, it's as if you have the right to choose everything in the world."

He paused, giving his son time to digest the information, and then continued: "The more money you save, the more choices you have. When you save a certain amount of money, it's like you own everything in the world. Because you can tell yourself that everything in the world is within your control, and those things you haven't got yet are just because you haven't taken them yet. At that time, those things are already yours."

After hearing this, Lin Hongwan showed a confused expression on his face: "But Dad, I always feel like I have nothing except money. What's the point of money if I don't spend it? I really don't understand." There was a hint of confusion and puzzlement in his tone.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and shook his head. He understood his son's confusion, so he explained: "It's not that you don't spend money, but you have to know how to spend money. If you can exchange five taels of silver for ten taels or more, then the money is worth spending. Because you get more options, which is an asset. But for some things, you spend five taels of silver to buy them and find that they are actually worthless, or even make you lose more and better options. In this case, you can't spend the money, which is a liability. Do you understand how to spend money now?"

Lin Hongwan nodded thoughtfully: "I understand Dad, you should buy assets and not liabilities. But how can I tell the difference?" His eyes were filled with a desire for knowledge and expectations for the future.

Lin Xiaofeng patiently explained: "The truth behind this is very profound. Just like there are good and bad foods, there are also tangible and intangible wealth. You are still young, you should study hard and distinguish what is worth pursuing and what should be avoided."

He paused and continued, "Many people cannot tell the difference between the two in their entire lives, and end up being fooled by others and falling into trouble. Even rich people often face the brink of bankruptcy. You have to remember, kid, the money in your hands is your capital, and how to use it is a science. But I can tell you that as long as you study hard, you will master this science and become a great man in the future."

After hearing this, Lin Hongwan's eyes flashed with determination. He seemed to understand the deep meaning of his father's words. He nodded vigorously and said, "I understand, Dad. I will study hard."

Although Lin Hongwan heard it vaguely, his little brain still caught some profound meaning in his father's words. His young face was shining with excitement and expectation, as if he was an explorer who discovered a new world. He replied excitedly: "I understand, Dad! I will study hard and become a rich man in the future!"

Lin Xiaofeng looked at his son's eyes full of fighting spirit, and a warm current surged in his heart. He gently held his son's face, kissed it, and said with satisfaction: "Good boy! You are really a good son of daddy!"

Lin Hongwan's eyes sparkled with longing for the future, and he added: "When I graduate, I will work as a reporter to save money!" His voice was full of persistence in his ideals.

However, Lin Xiaofeng's face suddenly darkened. He frowned, slapped his son's butt lightly, and said with a little blame: "You are so useless! I can help you with whatever you want to do, why do you want to be a reporter? Forget about being a reporter! Your task now is to study hard, and I will teach you all my knowledge in the future."

He paused to give his son time to digest these words, and then continued: "Son, you have to understand that without clever means, how can you get rich? You have to remember that wealth lies in wisdom, not physical strength. Therefore, you should see the road ahead clearly and use wisdom to get what you want, instead of working hard."

A powerful person? A huge fortune? These are indeed difficult for a little kid to understand. Lin Hongwan's eyes revealed doubts. He hesitated for a while, but couldn't help but ask the doubts in his heart: "Dad...does our family really owe a lot of debts? Is it true that we owe money? Is what you said just now reliable?"

How come this kid is so hard to fool?! Lin Xiaofeng smiled bitterly in his heart, but his face remained serious. He said with a straight face: "Will Dad lie to you? Ever since grandpa and grandma, our family has been in debt! These are family mottos, you have to remember them. Listen to me, it's right!"

Lin Hongwan sighed and jumped down from Lin Xiaofeng's arms. He patted his father's hand and said seriously: "Dad, don't worry! When I grow up, I will definitely help you pay off your debts!" ​​His eyes were full of determination, as if he had seen the scene of himself working hard to pay off his debts in the future.

Lin Xiaofeng was moved by his son's determination. He looked at his son's tender but resolute face, and his heart was filled with emotion. He knew that although his son looked simple, he had perseverance and determination that were different from ordinary people. He said with emotion: "Good son! Daddy depends on you to support him!"

Lin Hongwan nodded solemnly: "Dad, don't worry, I will definitely work hard! I will not only help my family pay off the debts, but also let Dad live a good life!" His voice was full of expectations and confidence for the future.

However, it is always difficult to conceal the nature of children. Lin Hongwan suddenly said with some embarrassment: "But, Daddy, can you sell me your pinball machine? I want to buy it and play with it." It turned out that he had been longing for the pinball machine for a long time, and now he finally mustered up the courage to ask his father for it.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at his son's eager eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He smiled and said, "What business are you talking about with Dad? If you like it, just take it." After that, he handed the pinball machine to his son with a loving smile on his face.

"Thank you, Daddy!" Lin Hongwan took the pinball machine with a happy smile on his face. He said thank you sweetly, then turned around and ran to play.

Just after running two steps, he heard his father calling him: "Wait a minute! The emperor's grandson may also come to Aijing to study next semester. He is younger than you, so you have to take care of him more in the future, understand?"

Lin Hongwan turned around and answered happily, "Really, Daddy? Is Li Lingjue coming too?" The two of them had been playmates since childhood, and they often played together when they were in the palace. Later, Li Lingjue left the palace, and they didn't see each other for a while. Now, they can study in the same school again.

"Of course it's true." Lin Xiaofeng instructed, "But you have to remember that the emperor's grandson has a special status. You have to call him His Highness in the future, understand? Also, the emperor's grandson may have a weaker academic foundation. You have to help him study more and not let him be bullied in school."

"Don't worry, Daddy! I will take good care of him and help him improve his grades!" Lin Hongwan answered confidently, his face filled with anticipation and joy. After that, he ran out of the study happily and went to find his pinball table.

Lin Xiaofeng stayed in the study, watching his son leave, smiling and shaking his head. He knew that this little child would become a responsible and wise man in the future. And he would always be by his son's side to witness his growth and changes.

Outside the Meridian Gate, the morning light penetrated the clouds like a thread, and the golden sunlight fell on the ancient stone slabs, shining brightly. The court officials had arrived on time and were ready to participate in the court meeting. Their figures looked particularly solemn in the morning light. Although it was still early, several old officials, wearing court robes and riding bicycles, came slowly. Some of these old officials carried small stools and sat on the side of the road, chatting with colleagues, chewing food brought from home, with satisfied smiles on their faces. Such scenes have become a habit before their daily court meetings, a unique way of gathering, as if at this moment, they can temporarily put aside the heavy work in the court and enjoy a moment of tranquility and comfort.

However, the atmosphere today was very different from usual. The faces of the courtiers were less calm and serious than usual, and more excited and agitated. The content of their conversations also changed dramatically. In the past, they mostly had heated discussions about national affairs, but today, the topics became all kinds of strange and ridiculous.

Many ministers were excited and described the amazing changes that had taken place in their children since they entered Aijing Primary School. It seemed that their children had become smart overnight, not only had their knowledge increased greatly, but they had also become extremely sensible, which made them feel extremely gratified and proud.

Chen Shuguang stood aside, tasting the food calmly, his eyes deep and firm, as if he was thinking about something. However, his ears were perked up, obviously not wanting to miss any words. He was full of curiosity and attention to the discussion of these ministers, and wanted to know more about the changes of the children in Aijing Primary School.

"Old Wang, you may not believe it, but my third son has changed a lot since Aijing came back. He knows more words than my second son! Now he can even help me write memorials." A minister said proudly, with a proud smile on his face.

"Really? Congratulations. My grandson is doing well. He can read any book and even washes my feet! This child is getting more and more sensible." Another minister responded, with a gleam of satisfaction in his eyes.

"Hey, my grandson also washed my feet and said he would take good care of me in the future." Another minister interrupted, his face full of happiness and satisfaction.

As soon as these words came out, they immediately attracted the attention of the people around them. At first, the ministers shared the changes of the children with pride, but as the conversation deepened, they began to feel something was wrong. Why did the children become so similar? Not only did they become more knowledgeable, but they also became unusually filial? Is this just a coincidence?
"What's going on? Your grandsons are washing your feet?" a perceptive minister asked in confusion, his brows furrowed, obviously noticing something strange.

As soon as this question was raised, it immediately caused everyone to think deeply. Yes, why are the children's changes so great? And why do they all show the same characteristics? Is there any unknown secret behind this?
The more Chen Shuguang listened, the more uncomfortable he felt. At this time, Li Qiuyan came over and asked curiously, "Old Chen, did your grandson wash your feet?" There was a hint of teasing and joking in his eyes.

Chen Shuguang pulled the corner of his mouth and replied awkwardly: "My grandson has been filial since he was young. Of course he washed my feet! He also told me stories." Although he said so, he felt an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart. He always felt that the transformation of these children was inextricably linked to Lin Xiaofeng.

At this moment, the discussion suddenly became heated. One minister said proudly: "You should be content. My grandson not only washes my feet, but also tells me stories. He is sensible now and takes the initiative to help me with housework every day."

"Is it the story of the duck swimming back and forth?" another minister asked curiously, with a bit of teasing and joking on his face. (End of this chapter)