Chapter 193: The Pencil Box of Love
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
MO Li was feeling indecisive at the moment, but thankfully, she had learned
Lin Miao’s current address. She needed to contact Lin Miao as soon as possible.
After finishing their meal, Gu Zi stepped out of the restaurant with the children. There was no one outside by then. However, for some unknown reason, Gu Zi glanced toward the entrance.
There lay a hair ornament—a jasmine flower—Mo Li’s usual headpiece.
What was she panicking about? How could she have lost her hair accessory here? Moreover, the ornament had fallen near the door, suggesting that she must have lingered here for a while.
Noticing the pearl-embellished flower, Gu Zi estimated it to be quite expensive. She assumed MO Li would come back to retrieve it.
Handing the ornament to a waiter, Gu Zi explained that she found it outside the door and expected someone to come back for it soon. The waiter lazily stowed the ornament away in a designated lost-and-found box.
Meanwhile, Su Bing and Su Li went to play the whack-a-mole arcade game. Su Bing, after a cursory look at the game rules, found it unchallenging. He played a round, scored full marks, and then handed his remaining game coins to his younger brother.
Su Li played five rounds of the game. As he grew more accustomed, he scored full marks in the last two rounds.
Observing him closely, Gu Zi realized that their younger son was not unintelligent at all. In areas that interested him, he was adept at learning and exploring on his own. She needed to figure out how to channel this ability into his studies.
If he could transform from passive learning to independent learning, he wouldn’t need to be afraid of not getting good grades.
In the afternoon, Gu Zi accompanied her two sons to participate in reading activities and various book-related games, earning several prizes.
During a parent-child math competition, Gu Zi and Su Bing worked together seamlessly, effortlessly clinching the championship and receiving the first prize.
Many people envied their success, marveling at the intelligence of both the mother and the son. They were truly an outstanding family!
When Gu Zi and her sons were receiving their awards, she chose to exchange the original prize, a listening device, for the red pencil box awarded to the second-place family. This decision was made because the pencil box was identical to the one destroyed that belonged to Su Li.
The second-place family unexpectedly obtained the first-place prize and were overjoyed. After all, the listening device was much more valuable than a red pencil box!
Both families happily exchanged their prizes. A teacher nearby took this opportunity to impart a lesson on value to the children.
“Sometimes, the economic value of an object isn’t the most important thing. Of course, money matters, but let me tell you, a sincere heart, genuine love, and warmth are often more important than money. Do you know why Su Li’s mother and brother chose to exchange the valuable prize for something cheaper?”
The children eagerly responded, “Because that pencil box would make Su Li very happy! Now he has a red pencil box again!”
The teacher continued, “Exactly. While the pencil box may not have the same economic value as the listening device, its emotional value far surpasses it.
This pencil box represents love.”
Su Li, under the expectant gazes of everyone, took the pencil box. Without hesitation, he kissed the box, then hugged his mother tightly and playfully jumped onto his brother’s back.
The emotional fulfillment he experienced made him forget his usual guard against his surroundings and people. It was as if he was feeling the freedom of being a carefree child for the first time.
The happiness and joy he felt at that moment were more profound than all the happiness he had experienced in the past put together.
Su Bing’s gaze towards Gu Zi no longer held any coldness or darkness; instead, it reflected trust and admiration.
In the past, the love they felt from others seemed to diminish, but with her, the maternal affection they experienced only continued to grow.
Eventually, the school held an award ceremony on the flag podium. The Su brothers, along with other children who chose to , were recognized as “Angels of Love” and were called to the stage to receive their awards.
Many kids from Su Bing and Su Li’s classes looked at them eagerly, their eyes filled with admiration.
The Su brothers used to seem uninteresting, but now, with their beautiful mother, they seemed so cool!
Their mother was like a warrior goddess, ready to protect them bravely and fight against any challenges. It was truly amazing!
As Su Bing descended from the stage, a girl from their class approached him, smiling, “Su Bing, you look especially good today.”
Su Bing blushed slightly, recognizing her as the girl who had asked for food the other day. He managed a “thank you” with a bashful smile.
The activity day ended early, and by three thirty, everyone was gradually leaving the school..