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Chapter 67 Let them solve it themselves

As a father, he was both pleased with his son's courage and protectiveness of his sister, and worried about their use of fighting as a wrong way to solve problems.

"Xiaoman, these two children are really a worry. However, it's commendable that Shi'an has the heart to protect his younger sister."

Qin Yishen said softly. Jiang Man nodded slightly and said, "I know Anzi is doing this for Ningning's good, but fighting is against school rules. What if something happens? When I saw them at school, I was both angry and anxious. I really didn't know how to discipline them."

Qin Yishen gently patted Jiang Man's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry too much. The children are still young, and it's inevitable that they will make mistakes. We will guide them properly and help them understand what is right and what is wrong. Shi An is usually a very sensible child, and this time it must have been a momentary impulse. We need to let him know that protecting his family does not necessarily require violence; there are many other ways."

Jiang Man looked at Qin Yishen thoughtfully and said, "You're right. I told him at school today that we can't fight violence with violence, but I'm worried that he only listened on the surface and may not really understand it in his heart."

Qin Yi pondered for a moment and said, "I'll find some time to have a good talk with him. I want to tell him about my childhood experiences; perhaps he can gain some inspiration from them."

A hint of curiosity flashed in Jiang Man's eyes as she asked, "When you were little? You've never told me or the children about that."

Qin Yishen smiled, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes, and slowly said, "When I was a child, I had a similar experience. My younger brother was being bullied by some older kids in the village. I was furious when I saw it, so I rushed over and fought them. As a result, both my brother and I got injured, and I was severely reprimanded by my father. At the time, I was very indignant, feeling that I was protecting my brother, so why was I being criticized? Later, my father sat down with me and patiently explained many principles to me. He told me that violence cannot truly solve problems; sometimes it can even make things worse. Only by using wisdom and kindness to resolve conflicts can one earn the respect of others."

Jiang Man listened attentively and asked, "And then what happened? How did you interpret your father's words?"

Qin Yishen continued, "Since then, I have started to try to deal with problems in different ways. When I encounter provocation from others, I no longer act rashly, but instead calm down and think about how to resolve the issue in a better way. Gradually, I have found that many times, as long as I sincerely communicate with the other party and express my thoughts and feelings, they are also willing to reconcile with me."

After listening to Qin Yishen's words, Jiang Man seemed to have some ideas in mind and said, "Then you should have a good talk with Anzi tomorrow. I also want to talk to Ningning and tell her to be brave and tell her teachers or us when she encounters problems in the future, instead of suffering silently by herself."

Qin Yishen nodded in agreement and said, "Okay. We also want the children to know that we are their strongest support, and that they can talk to us about anything that happens."

Just then, a cool breeze blew through the night sky, gently caressing their faces. Jiang Man leaned on Qin Yishen's shoulder, savoring this rare moment of peace and warmth.

“Yishen, with you here, I feel much more at ease. Sometimes I really feel that I can’t take care of these two children by myself, and I’m afraid they will go astray.”

Jiang Man's voice sounded tired, but also relieved. Qin Yishen hugged Jiang Man tightly and said, "Xiao Man, you've done a great job. Let's work together and we'll definitely be able to educate the children well."

On this quiet night, through this exchange, Jiang Man and Qin Yishen not only found direction on how to educate their child, but also deepened their relationship.

They know that they will encounter all sorts of problems on their child's path to adulthood, but as long as they work together and guide their child with love and wisdom, the family will surely overcome difficulties and usher in a brighter tomorrow.

The next day, Qin Yishen found an opportunity to bring Shi An to the old locust tree in the courtyard. The father and son sat on the stone bench, and Qin Yishen looked at Shi An and said with a smile, "Anzi, Dad wants to talk to you about what happened yesterday."

Shi An lowered her head and said softly, "Dad, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have fought."

Qin Yishen gently patted Shi An's head and said, "Anzi, Dad knows you did it to protect your sister, which is commendable. However, fighting is not the best way to solve problems. Dad had a similar experience when he was young, and I want to share it with you."

So Qin Yishen told Shi An the same story he had told Jiang Man the night before. Shi An listened attentively, and a sense of understanding gradually appeared in his eyes.

"Dad, I understand. I won't be so impulsive again. I will use better methods to protect my sister and solve problems."

Shi An raised his head and looked at Qin Yishen firmly. Qin Yishen smiled with relief and said, "Good son, Dad believes in you. You must remember that true courage is not about conquering others with violence, but about resolving conflicts with wisdom and kindness."

At the same time, Jiang Man pulled Shi Ning to her side and said gently, "Ningning, I know you were upset about what happened at school yesterday. But if something like this happens again, you must bravely tell your teacher or me, don't cry alone, okay?"

Shi Ning nodded and said, "Mom, I understand. I will be brave from now on."

The doorbell rang abruptly. Jiang Man opened the door and saw the three children who had bullied Shi Ning standing at the door, followed by their parents.

The children lowered their heads, their faces showing unease and shame; their former arrogance had vanished.

The parents had different expressions; some looked embarrassed, while others looked apologetic.

One of the parents spoke first, his voice somewhat unnatural: "Comrade Jiang, we are really sorry. We heard about the terrible things our children did at school, so we brought them here to apologize."

As she spoke, she gently nudged her child. The child timidly stepped forward and whispered, "Auntie, we're sorry, we shouldn't have bullied Shi Ning, please forgive us."

The other children chimed in. The parents echoed their sentiments, promising to educate their children properly and prevent them from repeating the same mistake.

"Kids always fight. If there's a conflict, just resolve it. There's no need for adults to apologize."

Jiang Man frowned slightly, guessing the purpose of these adults' visit.

"Let the children handle their own affairs. Please leave now."