Chapter 110.1

Before Xiao Doubao was over two years old, he didn’t really like to talk much. He either uttered one or two words or kept quiet. It wasn’t until after he turned three that he became a chatterbox through and through. He could chat about anything, talk about any topic, and elaborate on anything for ages. Sometimes, he could repeat a sentence several times.

The little guy didn’t enjoy too much hustle and bustle. He preferred speaking quietly, which might seem contradictory, right? He wasn’t shy, but when surrounded by a group of chattering people, he didn’t feel inclined to interrupt. Whenever he wanted to speak, he could talk to anything around him. In short, he had his own rhythm.

Su Xiaoxiao hugged Xiao Doubao and saw a somewhat unfamiliar teacher standing at the door. “Teacher Du? Come in first. Is there something wrong with our Fantuan… Han Jing at school?”

Teacher Du said, “Don’t worry, it’s not an urgent matter. I noticed there weren’t many classes today, so I thought of coming over to discuss Han Jing’s academic performance.”

Teacher Du walked into a clean and tidy yard, where the small vegetable garden was green and lush. Vine climbed the bamboo walls, adorned with various colorful flowers. Beneath these flowers hung all sorts of melons, fruits, and beans. In the chicken coop nearby, the proud and dignified roosters coexisted harmoniously with the gentle hens. On the other side of the vegetable garden, on a small bamboo bed, two babies dressed identically in tiger-head hats covering their eyes held their fists above their heads, and sounded asleep. There was a book with its cover wrapped, lying on the bed, rustling in the autumn breeze.

Such a scene resembled a peaceful and idyllic picture of poetry and books.

No one in the Military District Elementary School doesn’t know the name of Teacher Su. She only taught classes for less than a year, and the students in her class scored no less than eighty points in Chinese. Most of them scored above ninety, and quite a few achieved full marks.

Her children, Han Jing and Zhang Zhu, even jumped to third grade with full marks in the advancement test, which is the class she is currently teaching. Based on the current situation in her class, Han Jing and Zhang Zhu still have the best grades in the class.

“Teacher Du, please sit down first, and I will carry the child back into the room.”

Xiao Tangyuan and Xiao Roubao would sunbathe for a while every morning and evening, especially on days when the weather wasn’t too hot.

Both little ones are easy to take care of, they eat, sleep, and cry less. Xiao Roubao only cries when he is hungry, not even bothering much if the diaper gets wet. Xiao Tangyuan, a tidy little girl, might just murmur a bit when hungry but would definitely cry if her diaper was wet. Although they were only a few minutes apart in age, their personalities were quite opposite.

“Do you need any help?” Teacher Du asked.

The news that Teacher Su gave birth to a pair of twins has spread throughout the military region, and there are countless people who envy her.

Su Xiaoxiao shook her head and said, “No need, no need. Please have a seat.”

Su Xiaoxiao put down Xiao Doubao and first carried Xiao Tangyuan inside.

Xiao Doubao stayed by Xiao Roubao’s side, his precious younger brother. His eyes were fixed on him as if guarding against anyone trying to snatch him away. Occasionally, he would touch his chubby little feet and say, “Little brother is so cute, sleeping so soundly~~~”

Xiao Doubao is also a well-known figure at the school. Occasionally, he goes to class with his brothers and stays quietly in a corner, neither noisy nor disrupting the class. He holds his own small blackboard to write and draw on, or he plays with his own small toys.

After class, Han Jing’s former classmates would come to play with this adorable little brother. Both Han Jing and Zhang Zhu protected him tightly, making it difficult for Teacher Du to not recognize him.

The interior of the house was simpler than Teacher Du had expected, but still impeccably tidy. Since stepping into this courtyard, her heart has been remarkably serene, indicating how gentle the owner living here might be.

Su Xiaoxiao carried the twins into the room, and Xiao Doubao, engrossed in the puzzle his father had made for him, happily followed and didn’t want to come out, insisting on staying with his younger siblings.

Teacher Du couldn’t help but marvel at how well-behaved these children in the family were.

“Sorry, Teacher Du. About our Fantuan, is there any problem with Han Jing’s studies?” They hardly needed to worry about Fantuan’s studies; from late pregnancy to now, Han Cheng occasionally supervised him. Every time he did, he said that this kid wouldn’t need any guidance in the future, perhaps having already covered the entire primary school curriculum.

In short, after Su Xiaoxiao taught him the learning methods, he grasped things quite well on his own. The likelihood of Fantuan and Zhuzi having issues in their studies was much lower than their likelihood of getting into fights at school.

Teacher Du replied, “Don’t worry, Han Jing is an exceptionally excellent child. I simply wanted to understand his family situation better. Yesterday, he approached me to discuss his request to attend only half-day classes in the future. When I inquired about the reason behind this request, he explained that his family recently welcomed new younger siblings. He expressed concern about his mother managing everything on her own and wished to apply for half-day classes to help at home while allowing me to check his studies. He even made a solemn pledge to consistently secure the first position in every exam. Otherwise, he vowed to promptly return to attend full-day classes.”

To be honest, when Teacher Du heard a seven-year-old boy say such words, her heart was shaken. She genuinely wanted to know what kind of stepmother could make a non-biological child think of her so considerately.

And what kind of educator could foster such a good child?

It seemed she had found the answer from the moment she stepped into this courtyard.

Su Xiaoxiao was briefly stunned, then smiled, “I see.”

The little guy hadn’t asked for their opinions beforehand; it appeared he was planning to inform them after it was approved.

“Well, when the child comes back, I’ll clarify things first. I’m not afraid of you saying that I’m bragging, but our child is very intelligent and excellent, and we never have to worry about his studies. His grades are also evident to all of you.

I’ve always hoped he could have a complete school life and happy childhood memories like other children of his age. On the premise of balancing his academic performance and ensuring that his grades do not decline, if he feels happier to come back and take care of his younger siblings for half a day, we’ll fulfill that wish. If he feels happier studying and playing with classmates for the whole day, we’ll encourage him to attend full-day classes. In short, everything will be based on our child’s wishes.

This is just a matter of skipping one level more or one level less. If he attends class for half a day, we don’t plan to let him skip the next level. He’ll progress steadily until he graduates from primary school. He learns things too quickly; honestly, if he attends full-day classes, he might need to skip a grade again, or else the study material would be too dull and restrain his interest in learning.

Director Liu and the principal both advocate teaching students according to their aptitude. My point isn’t whether I’m busy at home or if I need the child to help; it’s about what makes the child happy. After understanding everything, we’ll give him the right to choose. But this is still an exception; we don’t want to set a precedent and have more children follow suit, thinking that everyone can attend half-day classes. Do you understand what I mean, Teacher Du?”

At this moment, Teacher Du understood even more why they could raise such an excellent child as Han Jing.

Teacher Du nodded and said, “I will listen to your words. I have read more than ten years of books, and I fully understand Han Jing’s situation. I will also report Han Jing’s situation to Director Liu. As for the half-day class, Han Jing is not an exception. He promised to rank first in his grade, and being promoted every year is the only exception. Don’t worry.”

In this particular period, parents who prioritize their children’s education are actually a minority. The schools on their side of the base are considered good, with a high enrollment rate for children. In more backward areas, due to various family reasons, there are countless children who skip school or even drop out. Before coming here, Teacher Du had seen too many cases like this.

There were many children she had visited whose situations couldn’t be resolved for them to return to school. Encountering a good seed like Han Jing was rare. Teacher Du was worried about delaying his education, which was why she had come to understand the situation. Now it seemed she had worried for nothing; his parents knew exactly how to cultivate an outstanding child.

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