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Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Er Bao was really itching for a beating!
Qiao Nan rubbed her forehead. If Xiao Bao were to find out that he had such a dark past during childhood, would he hate Er Bao, this rogue cousin, so much that he wished to kill him? Who would bully his younger cousin in this way?
On the other hand, Miao Jing was thinking on the bright side. She asked Qiao Nan not to worry. “I think Er Bao knows his limits. He is not fooling around with Xiao Bao. You’re angry because you think that it’s too dangerous for Xiao Bao to climb up the stairs in this way. No issue. Our Zhai family’s children have very tough skin.” Xiao Bao had been spending more and more time at the Zhai family. It could be said that the Zhai family had taken on half of the responsibility of raising Xiao Bao.
Hence, it was not exaggerated to say that Xiao Bao was a child of the Zhai family.
Qiao Nan smiled bitterly. “Mom, you should know that I don’t mean it that way. I am worried about that auntie in the Tian family.” Xiao Bao was the only grandson in the Tian family and Mother Tian placed great importance on him. In the eyes of ordinary people, what happened earlier was purely Er Bao spurring on Xiao Bao so that Xiao Bao could ascend the stairs faster and take his nap thereafter.
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The problem was how Mother Tian would view the earlier scene. It was hard to tell. When it went to other people’s mouths, Qiao Nan did not want Er Bao’s mischief to become a malicious intent of humiliating Xiao Bao.
Speaking of this in-law, Miao Jing wiped away some sweat. “It’s also strange. Look at Dongzi and his father. They are both quite good people. Why is it that Dongzi’s mother will stir up some issues from time to time? No matter what, she is someone who has lived in America for more than twenty years. Didn’t they say that people from western countries were more open-minded and liberal in their thinking? She has lived there for more than twenty years. Didn’t she pick up the good things from there?”
Which of the triplets did not take care of Xiao Bao and treat Xiao Bao like their biological younger brother? This included Er Bao, who was always bickering with Xiao Bao and making Xiao Bao’s face swell like a puffer fish. There was once when the Tian family specially gave a Chihuahua to Xiao Bao as they felt that Xiao Bao would feel lonely on his own. Unexpectedly and unknowingly, the cute Chihuahua found Er Bao an eyesore. It always barked fiercely at Er Bao, even refusing to let Er Bao enter the doors of the Tian family.
At the sight of this situation, Xiao Bao gave the Chihuahua a push and told Mother Tian on the spot that this puppy was too bad-tempered. He disliked it and did not want it anymore. He even gave it away. In fact, one hour before this incident occurred, Xiao Bao had been hugging the little puppy, saying that its fur was very soft and he felt very comfortable carrying it.
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Xiao Bao and Er Bao were on very good terms. If Er Bao were to encounter any matter, Xiao Bao would protect him more than anyone else.
Looking at Xiao Bao’s reaction, Mother Tian should know that if Er Bao did not treat Xiao Bao well, would Xiao Bao be so close to him? Why didn’t Mother Tian look on the positive side of things? She always liked to make a mountain out of a molehill, as if such young children already had dark thoughts in them. Towards this, Miao Jing was having a huge headache.
“Your Sister Hua Hua is not good at dealing with these problems. Fortunately, she had long discussed and agreed with Dongzi that she will not leave the army even after marriage and having kids. Otherwise, if your Sister Hua Hua stays a few more days at her in-law’s house, given her temper, she will surely stir up something. When that happens, Dongzi will be sandwiched between his wife and mother. He will be in a very difficult position.”
Well, no one would be able to endure this kind of temperament.
“Isn’t that quite good? Sister Zhai Hua can avoid managing the mother and daughter-in-law problem.” Qiao Nan did not comment on Mother Tian much. However, there was certainly a little problem regarding her temperament. One word: paranoid
In the end, Miao Jing gave a sigh and did not continue with this topic.
Without Mother Tian’s disturbance, Xiao Bao’s life in the Zhai family was very carefree. If Tian Dong did not come and fetch him, Xiao Bao basically did not want to go home.
Soon after, the results of the school entrance examination for the triplets were out. The school sent the results to the parents via mobile messages. As such, Qiao Nan’s cell phone beeped thrice. The messages stated which child the results belonged to and the respective grades for the subjects.
Although the total marks for that paper were 100, it seemed to be categorized into a few sections. It stated the percentage and total marks of each section, as well as the score of the child.
As there were three children in the family, the three messages in Qiao Nan’s cell phone looked very long. Fortunately, Qiao Nan was usually very patient. She was already very patient when reading books. Of course, she was even more patient when looking at her children’s grades now.
“How is it?” Miao Jing was very concerned about the triplets’ results.
Qiao Nan simply copied the triplets’ results into a table and passed to Miao Jing for her to take a look herself. Looking at the table, which revealed everything at one glance, Miao Jing was very clear. “The triplets should have done well?” Miao Miao did not know how to compare the grades for every subject. What she knew was that, out of 100 marks, Da Bao had attained 99 marks while Er Bao and San Bao 96 marks.
From the basis of a 100-point system, at the very least, the triplet’s results were not considered poor.
“Not bad.” Qiao Nan nodded with certainty. “When the children came out, they didn’t look good. I guess the exam questions were not too easy. Da Bao almost attained 100 marks. He may not be the top scorer but should be in the top three. As for Er Bao and San Bao, they should have high rankings too. I heard that the triplets’ school has a class that they pay particular attention to. Many parents are especially nervous about the school entrance exam as it is related to getting into that class.”
“This…” When Zhai Sheng and Zhai Hua were studying, it was much simpler to select the schools. Miao Jing did not spend much effort doing so. Unexpectedly, after coming to the capital for a few years, she still did not have much understanding of the situation in this area. Fortunately, Nan Nan, this biological mother, was very clear-minded and concerned about the children’s future. “So as to speak, our three children should be able to get into that class?”
Judging from this, that class seemed quite formidable.
If the triplets could attend that class, they would definitely do as well as their parents in their studies.
“Yes, there shouldn’t be any major problem.” Qiao Nan was aware of the situation of her own children. What Qiao Nan did not know was the standard of other family’s children. There would definitely be comparisons with the children who went into that class. Fortunately, her three children were very outstanding. Qiao Nan felt that it should not be a difficult matter for them to get into that class.
“That’s great!” Miao Jing clapped her hands happily. “This won’t do. This is a joyous matter. Let’s celebrate? Auntie, buy more of the triplets’ favorite dishes. Each child must have one dish. Let’s have a good feast to celebrate.”
At the thought that the three children in her family performed so well, Miao Jing looked as though she had been injected with chicken blood, plunging into a small state of excitement.
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