Second Sister-in-law Yun continued, "As for what kind of store to open, an electronics store, business has been good. In Capital City, they bought houses with no fewer than four rooms. I’ve heard that in Capital City if a house has many rooms, it’s a Courtyard House. My little aunt hasn’t mentioned much, being low-key, but I’m guessing it probably is a Courtyard House."
Second Sister-in-law Yun gave the other person several disdainful looks, "And my little aunt is also especially beautiful, already married with children, yet she looks like a girl in her early twenties, with such tender skin. Right, the hand cream I applied this morning was a gift from my little aunt, it smells particularly good.
My little aunt’s eldest child is now in second grade, seven years old, and got into school by passing the admission exam, without any backdoor deals. And he consistently scores double hundreds on tests, and he’s enrolled in interest classes—calligraphy, chess, reading, and he knows English."
The person twisting with jealousy was fuming, but had no retort.
The salespeople around swallowed their amazement; this was too impressive.
Not only are they outstanding themselves, but their child is also so excellent.
"He started primary school at age six."
"Yeah, he got in on his own. After going to Capital City, he was supposed to join a kindergarten class, but my nephew didn’t want to. Instead, he took the admission exam at this school."
"For students from outside the city, wanting to study there isn’t easy. It’s either getting in through an exam or making a donation."
"Ranran, isn’t the child tired, studying so much at just seven years old? If it were my son, he would throw a fit."
"Right, my little rascal gets quite annoyed just doing homework. His dad has to stand over him with a stick to prevent him from going out to play; only then will he stay home and do his homework."
At this time, many parents believed that sparing the rod spoiled the child.
So, many children basically had a complete childhood.
Over at the bookstore.
"Dad, I want to buy these two comic books," Liangliang said, holding two books which he and Xiao Bao had spent a long time finding.
"If you buy them, you have to read them. Otherwise, you’ll have to give up all of your red envelope money, okay?"
How old was his own little son anyway? He walked steadily but sometimes still wet the bed, didn’t he?
But he spoke quite clearly.
Second Brother Yun took the books, "You can go look for more books you want to read."
Xiao Liangliang went off to look again.
Qingqing and Tingting, the two sisters, had picked out books that weren’t suitable for them.
Yun Xiaoxiao selected two books for them.
"This is a collection of ancient poetry, and this is a book on composition."
Yun Xiaoxiao also found a book of modern stories and another of fables.
Second Brother Yun thought about little sister’s visit this time and didn’t know when she would come again next time.
"Little sister, pick out a few more books for them."
Yun Xiaoxiao then picked out a dictionary for them and a few other books.
Only then did Second Brother Yun realize that a book was not cheap; indeed, reading truly costs money.
But he still bought them.
After coming out of the bookstore, Yun Xiaoxiao looked at the kids and said, "We’re going to watch a movie, and we’ll eat out for lunch. I’ll treat."
The kids rarely ate out.
They agreed quite readily.
Nowadays, with the reform and opening up, some well-established brands had reopened.
After watching the movie, Second Brother Yun took them to a traditional restaurant.
They booked a private room, as their group wasn’t small.
Yun Xiaoxiao took the menu and ordered many dishes, selecting those suitable for the five children.
"Little aunt, that’s a lot."
Second Brother Yun teased his daughter, "Is what dad makes delicious, or is this better?"