Chapter 9

"You better get lost," Wei Qian casually hit Wei Zhiyuan on the head with some extracurricular reading material and added, "If you say one more word, I will break your legs."

The third fat man shut his mouth, angrily shook the water off his hands, and said furiously: "Grandson, there will come a day when you will regret this!"

San Pang waved his hand in exasperation, saying: "There are still those eager to become child brides; you should hurry and go watch cartoons with Xiao Bao."

The more childish and naive they behave, the more easygoing the elder brother's attitude will be, and the less pretentious he will act.

Whether you work for someone or run a small business, "San Pang" paused for a moment and said, "At worst, you can follow me, San Ge, and we can drive to sell cooked food. Isn't that also a way to make a living?"

He brought up old matters again, but Wei Qian ignored him and did not take it seriously, because as a competent feudal patriarch, he intended to carry on the glorious tradition of dictatorship to the end. Matters such as whether to attend school were not for the young child to express his own opinions on

Wei Zhiyuan: "Go away, little girl."

Young Wei Qian always thought this saying sounded very parental. At that time, he was still young and ignorant, so he wrote this sentence in his notes, which resulted in the teacher marking it with a big cross

The lively and tumultuous battle between Xiao Yuan and Xiao Bao was ultimately brought to an end by San Pang, who, like lifting small dogs, pulled the two children apart with one hand each: "Oh dear little ancestors, are you planning to cause a ruckus in the heavenly palace? Let's take a break first, have a meal, and then we can resume the fight. No need to rush!"

Wei Qian was innocently caught up in the situation. Just as he was about to teach that fat man a lesson to let him know how many eyes the King of Horses has, before he could even open his mouth, the two kids shouted in unison at the three fat men: "Do not speak of my brother!"

Little thing ... ... at least has a bit of conscience

Wei Qian looked at the serious Wei Zhiyuan, his gaze landing on the puffed-up cheeks. Suddenly, he felt an urge to laugh, so he did, succinctly pointing out a clear path for San Pang: "Get lost!"

Wei Qian leaned against the door frame, lost in thought for a moment. He looked down at his hands, which were wrapped up like zongzi, feeling the piercing pain that emanated from within, and softly said: "I can't do anything."

Unfortunately, Wei Qian is a person who cannot communicate, and Xiao Yuan's reasonable arguments were treated as if they were mere whispers in the wind

After a while, Wei Qian finally retorted, "What can I do?"

Wei Zhiyuan frowned and said to her with righteous indignation: "You can go wherever you want, you are everywhere."

Song Xiaobao, this mischievous child, approached with a grin, wagging his head and tail, playfully saying: "Jian Kete Wei, hehe hehe hehe"

Song Xiaobao shouted angrily: "Sheep dung balls!"

Of course, Wei Qian understood in his heart that this ideal had now turned into a fantasy, so he never mentioned it to anyone, pretending that he had been a seasoned veteran of society since birth, never having been foolish.

It is better for others to fear him than to look down on him

With a smile, Wei Zhi Yuan felt that all the fuss he had made that evening was worth it, so he fell silent, conserving his energy, and fiercely lowered his head to eat.

Xiao Bao, accustomed to causing trouble, hurriedly ran over and said in a crisp voice: "Brother, he is not studying well, hit him."

Wei Zhiyuan: "... ... ugly girl."

Wei Zhiyuan was engaged in a scuffle with Xiao Bao while glancing at Wei Qian out of the corner of his eye. He noticed that his older brother, with one arm in a sling, was watching their fight with great interest, which prompted him to continue to provoke Song Xiaobao in a somewhat performative manner.

Wei Zhiyuan calmly replied: "Call yourself."

Song Xiaobao, unwilling to back down, declared: "I am not a 'piece', I am a 'drum'! You are just a ball of sheep dung propped up by a reed stick!"

Wei Qian cleared his throat, intending to demonstrate the voice for the flag-raising speech to San Pang. However, before he could utter a single word, Wei Zhiyuan, that little brat, suddenly interrupted the moment by saying, "Brother, I don't want to go to school anymore"

As long as I can stay, stay in this home, I would do anything, even pretending to be foolish, to make it happen

In the early morning, when the boy woke up, he lay there for a long time, reluctant to move. He opened his eyes wide and looked up at the face of the boy sleeping beside him, and suddenly, he silently called out "Brother" in his heart.

Three Fatty: "... ..."

He casually said to the two children: "Your teacher has some ability; the extracurricular reading selected is quite good"

San Pang brought the fried rice out of the kitchen, served it in a small basin, and without taking any bowls, picked up four spoons, one for each person, and gathered around the basin to start eating

Wei Zhiyuan said without raising his eyelids: "I can manage the venue, sell discs, handle permits, and take a cut..."

This remark was overheard by Wei Zhiyuan, who without a second thought rolled up his sleeves and said, "Third Brother, I will wash it."

Wei Qian said to himself after getting a piece of ham sausage: "Well done, eat more."

"As long as you nod, I will go back and tell my dad..." At this point, San Pang suddenly seemed to have a realization and turned his head back. He noticed that Wei Qian was no longer there, and just like that, he left in a non-violent and non-cooperative manner, ignoring the situation.

Wei Qian sometimes wonders why, despite the hardships and difficulties faced by others, they can all walk a righteous path, while he himself is such a coward

Then Wei Qian perfunctorily said to him: "Well, you should study hard. If you can't graduate from university in the future, a master's degree won't do either. After you obtain your doctor's degree, after your doctor's degree, and after that, you should call others 'Doctor Wei.' You should strive to get us a 'Scissors Wei,' that would be impressive."

When Wei Qian was young, he also read many inspirational stories like this, but he has forgotten them all. Perhaps his emotional development did not keep pace with the average standard, and at that time, he felt nothing at all. It is only now that he is slightly moved.

Wei Zhi said plainly and unadornedly: "To earn money, to support my brother"

Thus, Wei Zhi Yuan continued to walk further down this path

His first resistance to going to school was due to his complete lack of understanding of its purpose. However, this time, the young boy, after careful consideration, articulated his thoughts with reason: "I don't want to go to school anymore. School is quite good, but it takes many years and costs a lot of money. I would rather go out and earn money with you. I can work, I can fight, I can support myself, and I can also support you"

After sending the child away, San Pang finally spoke to Wei Qian, who was leaning against the kitchen door frame, saying: "Is your arm still hurting?"

San Pang is slightly older than him and Ma Zi, already nearing twenty years old, and he thinks more than his two younger brothers: "I say this not to offend you, but Le Ge—Le Xiaodong is not a good person. If you associate with him, what good outcome can you expect? Even if you go to the construction site to lay tiles, selling your labor, the two yuan that Le Xiaodong gives you is meant to make you work to the bone"

San Pang has been friends with him since childhood and would never harm him. Wei Qian knows in his heart that what he says makes sense

The two individuals then began to grapple with each other, while Wei Qian watched from the side, showing no intention of intervening. He actually hoped they would make it more lively, as watching children fight was one of his forms of entertainment, and after all, they wouldn't get hurt.

Xiao Yuan always remembers that one day, he caught a cold at school during the day, feeling cold all the time. After falling asleep, he unconsciously burrowed into Wei Qian's embrace, nestled in that warm hug, and slept until the next day

Wei Qian noticed early on that he had something to say but remained silent, waiting for him to speak

"Brother." Wei Zhi Yuan walked over, squatted down in front of Wei Qian, stared at him intently, and said again, "I don't want to go to school anymore."

Wei Zhiyuan lowered his head; he had read some books and understood a few things. He could tell that his elder brother was teasing him, and it was evident that there was no room for negotiation regarding this matter

Xiao Bao glanced at him and added, "I will become a singer to earn a lot of money and support my brother"

What should not be done while eating?

This sentence has a source. When Wei Qian was young, there was a classmate in his class who, due to his mischievous behavior, was summoned by the teacher to have his parents come in. The classmate's father then hit the boy on the head and said fiercely: "If you skip school again, I will break your legs"

Wei Zhiyuan looked up to ask Wei Qian for permission, and Wei Qian nodded to him with a fluctuation of one centimeter, saying: "Go ahead, don't trip over here"

San Pang did not engage in banter with him, remaining silent for a moment. Rarely serious, San Pang asked him: "What do you want? To continue like this?"

He has been in the entertainment city for more than a year and has gradually let go of his blind admiration for Le Ge. He knows a little about what kind of business Wei Qian is engaged in.

Three Fat is like a lewd child abductor... no, rather like a great educator, gently persuading Wei Zhiyuan: "Look, Xiao Bao has a more targeted ideal, but what about you, Xiao Yuan? You need to support your brother; how are you going to earn money?"

Wei Zhiyuan's manner of eating is extremely ferocious, as if he intends to turn every grain of rice into his bones and flesh

Although he is somewhat unruly, he still knows right from wrong. He has been a good student in school for so many years, not for the purpose of dropping out to become a thug

His innate talent could have allowed him to become a remarkable person, yet he chose a foolish path; the twists of life are truly unpredictable

The elder brother naturally cannot hear, but Wei Zhiyuan has called him this way in his heart.

Wei Zhiyuan looked at his suspended arm, his expression complex

This fellow, San Pang, is quite the self-proclaimed teacher, more talkative than Tang Seng. Even food cannot fill his sausage-like mouth. While eating, he educates the children: "Little friends, you must have aspirations. You cannot spend all day like a big-bellied grasshopper, endlessly squabbling. Your brother is just a fool, and he doesn't even take charge..."

Wei Qian shouted towards the kitchen at San Pang, "Let you receive some education as well, let me see where to start from... Hmm, let's go with this article—Ideal..."

In fact, Wei Qian also has ideals. His original ideal was to become a scientist, wearing a white lab coat, moving around in the laboratory, recording various data, writing papers, conducting experiments, researching something, studying even during meals and sleep, and focusing solely on his research without letting anything else occupy his mind, living without worries about food and clothing

Is it for money

When he first arrived, Wei Zhiyuan's gaze was extremely wild and untamed, and his personality was always somewhat more subdued than that of his peers. This created a stark contrast with Xiao Bao, who incessantly expressed his unconstructive opinions at home every day. At that time, at first glance, Wei Zhiyuan seemed like a big teenager stuffed into the body of a small child, making one feel that the person did not match his appearance

What is it for

Xiao Bao said: "I want to be a singer"

The round face of the third brother twisted for a moment, relying on his thick skin to awkwardly continue the previous topic: "Alright, let's not mention your brother—look, we have studied so many texts about ideals in school, so let's talk about it with the third brother. What are your ideals?"

Wei Qian smiled gently, remaining silent

In summary, he has always longed to use this phrase to teach others a lesson once.

Wei Qian lowered his head and glanced at Wei Zhiyuan, feeling that this little brat was utterly unaware of the world around him. He felt an urge to give the kid a good beating. Wei Qian thought to himself, every day he worked tirelessly, facing increasing competition in the industry, constantly bleeding and sweating as he prepared to outsmart and outmaneuver his peers. Yet, when this little brat spoke, it seemed as if such a technically demanding task could be accomplished by anyone. It was truly frustrating; without being in charge, one would not understand the value of hard work and the difficulties others faced in supporting him. He had to constantly bleed and sweat to prepare for the intellectual and strategic battles with his peers, yet this little brat's words made it seem as if such a skilled endeavor was something anyone could do. It was infuriating; without being in charge, one would not understand the value of hard work and the difficulties others faced in supporting him.

Is he willing to be a rogue

Wei Qian lit a cigarette and said, "It's okay, somewhat."

From the moment he was born into this world and let out his first cry, he was destined to be inferior. Therefore, when he grew a little and had a bit of room for choice, he would rather die than bow his head again—even if it meant being fierce and instilling fear and hatred in everyone around him.

Wei Zhiyuan's feelings for Wei Qian and this family are extremely passionate. Unlike other children, who are born into families, Wei Zhiyuan does not have one; he treats "family" as a kind of enterprise to manage

However, in the past six months, he has become increasingly "smaller," and his words and actions have also become more childish.

Wei Qian asked himself this countless times, and later he realized that it was probably his little bit of life-threatening pride that was at play

Yes, Wei Qian admitted that Le Ge gave him a lot of money, but San Pang was right; he was selling his life, and even if the money doubled, it would not be worth it

However, when Wei Qian saw his serious and solemn demeanor as he vowed to support himself, he refrained from taking action

San Pang cooked the meal, and after finishing, he also had to take responsibility for washing the dishes. While washing, he grumbled: "Sigh, did your third brother owe you money in his past life? In this life, he is serving you as a child bride..."

Is it fear of hardship

San Pang was immediately heartbroken and turned to Wei Qian, saying: "Qian'er, I see that you are beyond saving."

Since the last incident with the tooth exchange caused a commotion, Wei Zhiyuan inadvertently found a way to please his elder brother—by lowering his IQ to the same level as Song Xiaobao's, often engaging in silly antics that leave people both amused and bewildered.

It is probably not the case; the pain from the blisters formed on the hands from handling bricks and the sunburned skin is still different from the pain of having one's arm broken by a single blow. These cannot be compared.

The cook, San Pang, poked his head out from the kitchen and, amidst the sounds of frying and cooking, said: "What was said? Speak up a bit louder and read it to me."