Chapter 119: Day Off

For two days in a row, Juanjuan noticed that her mother had been very busy.

Usually, when she left for school, her mother was still asleep. By the time she came home, her mother hadn’t returned yet.

When her mother finally did come back, Juanjuan had already fallen asleep, unable to stay awake any longer.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the children in the classroom beamed with joy. Tomorrow was their day off, a chance to rest at home.

“Even though tomorrow is a day off, don’t slack off on your studies, understood?”

The teacher reminded them from the front of the room.

“Understood!”

The group of children sitting below responded in unison, their voices loud and clear.

The teacher shook his head. “You’re never this cooperative when it comes to studying on normal days.”

But he understood. Kids who had just started attending the private school were always like this—restless, eager to go out and play.

Give it a few years, and they’d settle down and start focusing on their studies.

Juanjuan packed up her booklet, slung her little satchel over her shoulder, and walked out of the school with her brothers.

Just as they reached the gate, Juanjuan spotted a very familiar figure.

“Mama!!!”

The little girl took off running toward her mother.

Jiang Dai bent down and caught the cheerful little one in her arms.

“Mama, are you not busy today?”

Juanjuan snuggled into Jiang Dai’s embrace, her voice soft and sweet.

“Mhm, I’m done with work for now, so I came to pick you all up today.”

Jiang Dai answered her daughter’s question while calling over her three sons, reaching out to take their satchels.

“I can carry mine myself, Mama.”

Bai Yunqi immediately declined.

Bai Yunxing and Bai Yun’an, being twins, also politely refused almost in unison.

Juanjuan looked at her brothers, as if something had just occurred to her. She motioned for her mother to put her down.

“Mama, Juanjuan can carry hers too.”

Jiang Dai looked at her youngest and didn’t insist. She handed the satchel over.

【I get it. Kids at this age have their pride too. It’s fine, the bag’s not that heavy this time.】

By the time Jiang Dai and the four children got home, Bai Tian had already set the table and brought out the food.

“Come eat.”

After a full day of school, the children devoured their meal like starving wolves.

Even though the food their parents made… didn’t have much flavor.

Still, with both meat and vegetables, it was far better than what most families could afford.

Thinking about the day off tomorrow, Bai Yunqi turned to the one who made the decisions at home.

“Mama, can I go out and play tomorrow?”

“Mama, I want to go out too!”

Bai Yun’an chimed in right away, his innocent eyes full of hope as he looked at their mother.

Only Juanjuan knew the truth.

Big Brother wanted to use the day off to go treasure hunting, hoping to find something with spiritual energy.

Third Brother wanted to go out… and beat someone up?

Their mother looked hesitant.

Juanjuan tugged at her mother’s sleeve. “Mama, the brothers are already so big. Can’t they go out and play?”

“Even Fulman from the village got married at thirteen. My brothers are eight and still can’t go out…”

Jiang Dai: …

She knew about that Fulman kid. Honestly, it left her speechless.

【Seriously, ancient times are the worst. A thirteen-year-old boy getting married? That’s insane!】

【But then again, it’s the environment. Even in modern times, it’s not unheard of. Jiang Dai, don’t be so surprised!】

Jiang Dai looked at her children, all staring at her with hopeful eyes.

“Alright, but you must be back before dinner. No wandering off. Stay close to home! Bai Tian, keep an eye on them!”

Bai Tian, who had just been mentally complaining about thirteen-year-olds getting married, immediately nodded. “Mission accepted!”

Juanjuan looked at her father: …Can he really keep the boys in check?

Bai Yunqi: 【If Dad’s watching, then we’re good.】