fictionpage Chapter 628: For the Children
Chapter 628: For the Children
Shortly after his aunt was discharged from the hospital, the issue of Huang Zeji and Huang Ruiying's schooling was put on the agenda. After careful consideration, Huang Xiaochuan and Yu Xiang finally decided to follow the advice of their sister-in-law Jiang Rong and send the two children to Sheng'ai Road Primary School, a key district school where Jiang Rong teaches, next year.
In Huang Xiaochuan's view, the so-called elite education provided by Hong Kong specifically for wealthy families is not suitable for his children. The claim that it cultivates social circles and connections from a young age is a joke to Huang Xiaochuan.
In Huang Xiaochuan's view, as long as you have strong capabilities, people will naturally flock to you, and all kinds of connections and social circles will actively approach you.
Moreover, places where colonial mentality has not yet dissipated will only cultivate arrogant and self-important pseudo-elites, which is not conducive to cultivating children's well-rounded personality and establishing correct social values. This is not the kind of education Huang Xiaochuan wants.
Huang Xiaochuan believes that true social elites are people with correct values and a strong sense of social responsibility, rather than those who label themselves as different from others.
Furthermore, Huang Xiaochuan hasn't completely changed some of his commoner mindset, after all, this is the first time he's become a tycoon in both his lives.
Having experienced Hong Kong's so-called elite education firsthand, Yu Xiang shared this view, and thus, she and her husband were highly aligned on what kind of education their two children should receive. Their stance was one of firmly rejecting the so-called elite education confined to a small circle, and instead wanting their children to receive a more grounded and broad education.
However, if he chooses this option, then Huang Xiaochuan will have to fade out of the public eye and reduce or even reduce his exposure to zero from now on. This is why he proposed to attend the school anniversary celebration in a low-key manner.
The title of being the daughter of the richest man would seriously interfere with Huang Zeji and Huang Ruiying's normal studies and lives. Therefore, Huang Xiaochuan took many measures from the beginning, including his own.
It's clear that Huang Zeji and Huang Ruiying are really looking forward to returning to kindergarten in Shanghai. Even Huang Zeji, who is usually quiet, has a look of anticipation and excitement on his face, and he keeps tidying up his little schoolbag. Compared to kindergartens in Hong Kong, he prefers the atmosphere of kindergartens in Shanghai, and Huang Ruiying feels the same way.
To avoid giving her two children the feeling of being treated differently, Yu Xiang chose ordinary schoolbags and stationery for them, just like the other children. This would, to some extent, counteract any sense of superiority the children might have.
Looking at the little devil running around the room, Huang Xiaochuan felt it was necessary to give the little guy a few instructions.
"Xiaoduo, come here for a second!"
When the little devil saw her father calling her, she didn't want to respond at first, but her mother was watching her intently from the side, so the little devil could only walk up to her father with a reluctant look on her face.
Huang Xiaochuan solemnly instructed the little devil on several important matters, also serving as a heads-up: "Xiaoduo, when you get to the new kindergarten, you'll quickly make many new friends, but over time, it's inevitable that you'll have some minor conflicts. But remember me, you're not allowed to hit anyone, understand?"
"What if someone hits me? Can't I fight back?" The little devil's words left her father speechless, and Huang Xiaochuan could only quickly rack his brains to think of how to answer the question.
Fortunately, Yu Xiang interrupted the father and daughter's conversation at this moment: "Going to kindergarten is to teach you how to get along with other children, and other children do the same."
Do all other kids like to fight like you?
Huang Xiaochuan immediately echoed Yu Xiang's words, saying, "Your mother is right. She wants you to make friends, not to fight."
Yu Xiang threatened the little devil again: "Let me tell you, you'd better watch your behavior in kindergarten. The principal will call and tell me everything you do. Don't think you can fool me when you come back."
Upon hearing this, Huang Ruiying's face immediately fell, and she suddenly didn't want to go to kindergarten anymore.
Just then, the phone rang in the living room, and Huang Xiaochuan got up to answer it.
The call was from his eldest sister, Zeng Hong: "Little brother, Mom and Dad asked me to tell you that they're inviting your whole family over for dinner tomorrow night. Don't forget, understand?" Zeng Hong added this extra reminder, worried that something might come up at the last minute.
"Eating? Is something wrong?" Huang Xiaochuan asked casually.
Zeng Hong explained the reason: "Mom was discharged from the hospital smoothly! Dad said he wanted to celebrate, so he asked me to call you. I've already called Aunt and Uncle, Sister-in-law and Second Brother, and I've told you now, so my mission is complete."
Upon learning that it was his uncle who suggested celebrating his aunt's recovery, Huang Xiaochuan immediately agreed: "Okay, I understand."
That evening, Uncle Zeng Jiahua's house was unusually lively, just like during the Chinese New Year. The main reason was that there were six children in the family who were close in age to each other.
Arranged by age, the eldest is Tang Ruixuan, the daughter of the eldest sister Zeng Hong; the second is Huang Zemian, the eldest grandson of the Huang family; the third is Huo Xinyuan (who weighs six jin); and Maowa, whose nickname is Huang Zedie, is the fourth among the siblings. Next are the fifth, Huang Zedie, and the sixth, Huang Ruiying.
Besides Huang Zeji and Huang Ruiying, who will be starting first grade next year, the other four are already in primary school. Tang Ruixuan, the eldest, will be in fourth grade when school starts, while Huang Zemian, the eldest grandson of the Huang family, will be in third grade. Liujin and Maowa are the same age and will be in second grade after school starts.
A family with two or three children is already quite lively, but the Zeng family has a full six. Wouldn't that cause chaos?
The six little brothers and sisters kept running from the yard into the house and back again, scaring even the family dog into hiding in a corner. It was impossible to serve so many little darlings; otherwise, the dog would surely be half-dead. There was a precedent for this, so the dog learned its lesson.
Seeing that everyone had gathered tonight, Lao Huang got excited and insisted on showing off his skills by making dumplings.
Fortunately, there were many people, and the refrigerator at home had everything they needed. Old Huang was in charge of preparing the filling, while his eldest brother-in-law Tang Jianhua and second brother-in-law Huo Miao helped with kneading the dough. The brothers Huang Erhe and Huang Xiaochuan helped with wrapping the dumplings, and the women were busy cooking in the kitchen. Only his aunt, who had just been discharged from the hospital, and his elderly grandmother did not get to help.
With so many people and a clear division of labor, they quickly made over a hundred dumplings. When the little devil saw her father making dumplings, she immediately became interested and insisted on making dumplings too. Huang Xiaochuan knew that the little one was playful, but he didn't refuse her request.
Seeing that the little devil had taken the lead, Tang Ruixuan, the eldest sister, and Huang Zeji, who was usually reserved, also insisted on making dumplings. Old Huang simply gave each of the little ones a piece of dough and dumpling filling, letting them do whatever they wanted on the side. The main thing was to have fun, and whether they could eat them or not was none of his concern.
With a tap of the finger, I was instantly transported to Chapter 628: For the Wonderful World of Children.