Upon hearing that the cause of the fight was the young Liu Feng’s insolent words and the kids’ eagerness to protect their brother, everyone understood how everything unfolded afterwards.
Several people with upright values, who were considering teaching the kids to remember the lessons of civilization, courtesy, and persuasion with virtue and reason, such as Wu Yinghong, Su Hongying, Qiu Fang, and Shuzhen, all fell silent.
The whole room cast gentle and concerned gazes towards Lian En.
They all condemned Liu Feng and the other children’s upbringing, praising Ning Kang for setting an example that intimidated the rest.
Fighting isn’t a good thing, but this act of loyalty and care for one’s brother was so heartwarming and commendable!
Amidst the praises, Ning Kang proudly lifted his head, giving his siblings a look as if to say, ’See, I wasn’t wrong, was I? Fighting depends on the reason. Once you stand your ground and have reason on your side, even if chased home, not a shred of blame will land on you, and you’ll get lots of praise!’
The kids admired him, and their respect for Ning Kang surged upward.
They felt his previous cool demeanor was so worthy of worship, almost making him the top among the younger generation, next to Lian En.
Clearly excelling in character and academics, Lian Jie, Ning An, Jiandang, and Jianguo found themselves doubly frustrated to have retreated in the eyes of their siblings due to Ning Kang’s brawling and debating. ’Since when did causing trouble become a skill worthy of praise?’
Weren’t we supposed to work hard in our studies to contribute to our country’s modernization to be considered outstanding youth!
Liu Feng and the kids that bullied Lian En’s brother and gave this little rogue a chance to shine were indeed detestable.
If they dared to run their mouths again, Lian Jie and the others wouldn’t hesitate to put them in their place, teaching these troublesome kids a lesson.
However, they waited patiently for days without getting a single opportunity.
They had no choice because not only did the kids band together to protect their brother Lian En.
The adults were even more ruthless in their protection!
I heard that Lian En’s uncle Liu Wu, the team leader, took advantage of his position and paid a visit to the neighboring village chief. Boldly stating that if kids turned into gossipy, busybody types, it was clearly a problem of family upbringing or even community atmosphere.
The Liu family village is a place of culture, civility, and love and has no interest in collaborating with villages with poor upbringing or community atmosphere.
The old village chief, who had been eagerly hoping for deeper collaboration with the Liu family village, was left dumbfounded and respectfully saw off Liu Shouren, quickly launching an investigation.
Upon learning the root cause, he fiercely reprimanded the parents from four families, sternly warning them that if they didn’t want to become public enemies of the village, they should each go home and properly educate their unruly children. Instead of always busy making money, they should not neglect educating the next generation. Twelve and thirteen-year-old boys speaking foul language and gossiping like womenfolk is disgraceful!
After being taught a fiery lesson, the several men went home and couldn’t help but give their trouble-making children a good thrashing, making them scream like banshees.
Originally thinking the matter was over, who would have thought that Lianshan, the kids’ father, would come one by one to seek justice for Lian En?
Nationally renowned Expert Lian, holding substantial shares in various industries within Number One Scholar Village, including a significant voice in Good Taste Food Factory.
If he really got serious, it wouldn’t just stop people from their village from working at Number One Scholar Village or Good Taste Factory. It might even make finding a good market for villagers’ duck, goose feathers, meat, wild fruits, vegetables, fungi, nuts, and mushrooms exceedingly difficult.
What’s worse, having bullied the experts’ sons and still thinking about planting the improved varieties they developed?
Though Expert Lian and Village Chief Liu might not truly be so petty, still, what if!
What if a few kids’ big mouths affected the livelihoods and income of the entire village...
In the face of public aggression, did the four families still want to remain in the village?
The more they thought about it, the more terrified they became, going back again to beat their unruly children severely, to the point where even the grandparents and mothers couldn’t stop them.
After two rounds of severe beatings and repeated warnings, the unruly children fully realized Lian En was not one to be trifled with. Besides deep regret, they wished to avoid him from afar at all costs lest they provoke him even a little.
It didn’t matter whose son Lian En was or whether he was formidable. What was crucial was that he had a pair of competent and protective parents, as well as a doting uncle, uncle, and aunt. A united group of doting and bold siblings with adult backing!
With the lessons from the Liu Feng incident, families with children potentially interacting with Lian En in nearby villages became highly vigilant.
Urgently advising their kids, fearing their little troublemakers might inadvertently follow the downfall of Liu Feng and the others.
Under such pressure, the results naturally were exceptionally apparent.
Yet, there’s a saying, "too much is as bad as too little!"
Due to adults’ incessant lecturing, many children, to avoid inadvertently provoking the tiger, simply chose to keep their distance.
With a good nature, great academic performance, and notable talent.
In the Liu family village school, Lian En was a favored prodigy.
Having started first grade at four, Lian En was already in third year of junior high at twelve, certainly the star of the show, thriving in his schooldays.
But ever since the fight incident, Lian En noticed a subtle change in his friends’ attitudes towards him.
Not as free and easygoing as before, their conversations carried a hint of caution and wariness.
Carefully, as if afraid to inadvertently poke his wounds or lift scabs.
Lian En felt he was definitely bearing the brunt of his father’s poor reputation, thinking perhaps his friends believed "like father, like son," that despite good parenting, he carried the bad blood of his troubled father. This defense mechanism led their parents to tell them not to play with a kid likely to go bad.
Even with intelligence, a twelve-year-old child is still just a kid! Having gone through so much, wouldn’t it be odd if he wasn’t delicate and sensitive?
Listening to the little disciple full of sorrow, Feng Ju sighed.
Of course, having long planned to secretly whisk the boy away, he wasn’t planning on enlightening him right then, but instead cheerfully suggested again taking him on a two-year study tour.
To explore the vast mountains and rivers of the motherland and gain his own experiences and insights.
Most importantly, leaving behind his parents and siblings, he would have more time to immerse himself in painting!