Chapter 1856: Deciding to Stay (4)
When Xibao spoke, his younger siblings and Ye Yan all put down their chopsticks and watched him and Feng Qingxue converse. Now that a decision had been made, they all got anxious, especially Lu Erxiong.
Although this older brother often bossed them around, the feeling of having a brother's protection was really nice.
"Big brother, you're not leaving? What's so good about studying? The grandfathers are all so strict, always making us study, practice calligraphy, or paint every day. It's exhausting!" Lu Erxiong was very anxious. Without his brother to lead the way, how could he show off at the military compound in the capital? He had heard that the kids in the capital compound didn't take orders from anyone, and he didn't feel confident about beating them.
Xibao flicked his forehead, "Being taught by the grandfathers is something others wish for but can't get, and you still despise it? Among all of us, you're the laziest one, not practicing calligraphy properly or painting well, and you still dare to complain about being tired."
Lu Erxiong puffed up his cheeks.
Fubao furrowed her elegant brows, "Big brother, you're making me want to stay too."
Even the teachers at the military compound school couldn't match the cultural level of these elderly people at home, not to mention her favorite field of literature and painting. No one could reach Wen Ruyu's level.
Feng Qingxue hurriedly said, "If none of you go back, am I supposed to take Ye Yan home alone?"
"Me?" The usually quiet Ye Yan pointed to his own nose, "My dad is often out on missions, and even when he's home, he can't take proper care of me. Why would I go back alone?"
Feng Qingxue laughed, "Your grandpa has been transferred to the capital, haven't I told you? Your grandparents are waiting for your family to move in with them! They live in the same compound as us, with maids and services to take good care of you. Of course, I'm not pushing you to leave. Our two families live next to each other, so you can live anywhere you'd like."
Ye Yan was initially a bit gloomy but finally smiled at the latter part, "I'll go back if Fubao and the triplet brothers go back. Otherwise, I'd be lonely not knowing many people there."
"Of course they'll all come back with me." Respecting Xibao's decision didn't mean Feng Qingxue would let all her other children stay behind in their hometown.
Xibao nodded in agreement, "It's fine to leave me alone here."
Fubao whispered, "But I can't bear to leave Grandpa Wen. I feel like spending a day learning from Grandpa Wen is like studying for ten years."
"How old are you? You haven't even studied for ten years in total," Feng Qingxue said with a smile, stroking her braid, "Even though your mother's level is far below your Grandpa Wen, teaching you is more than enough. Like your big brother said, once your Grandpa Wen is reinstated, he'll return to the capital, and you can consult him often then."
Fubao thought about it, feeling a bit better.
"Ah, I want to learn from Grandpa Wen and live with mom and dad. Am I just being too greedy?"
Feng Qingxue smiled, "That's why you can only choose one! Dundun, Zhuangzhuang, what do you two think? You both kept silent, and I almost overlooked your opinions."
"Of course, follow mom," Zhuangzhuang said without hesitation, and Dundun nodded along.
As for Lu Erxiong, he was caught in a dilemma, wanting to go back but also wanting to take his big brother along. He was so conflicted that even his eyebrows were fighting, but in the end, he was ignored because he definitely had to go back with them.
After this dinner, the personnel for returning to the capital was officially decided.