NOVPUBLin Lan patted his head. There was nothing that children weren’t able to accomplish. Since they were the ones who didn’t know better, it was up to the adults to teach them how to grow up. If they found out about the child’s shortcomings early on, it would be best to correct it then. However, Haonan’s grandmother not only disregarded any correctional means, but she would coddle up new bad habits in her grandson, which would eventually lead to large problems in the future.
“Look, if you practise frequently, you will be able to do everything. Putting on clothes,
wiping your backside, eating— everything just needs some practice and you will be able to do it,” Lin Lan encouraged him, “If you don’t get it the first time, don’t panic and try it again. After you keep trying, you will succeed.”
Haonan nodded happily, “Yeah.”
Lin Lan gave him another broom and asked him and Xiaowang to clean the yard while also giving the younger the task of teaching Haonan the correct pronunciations.
Everything from Fourth Aun, Xiaomang and Daguo had to change.
In the evening, when the children finished their classes for the day, Haonan was even happier. It felt like the siblings were always so happy together.
He envied Xiaowang, “Xiaomang, you guys are so nice.”
Xiaowang, “Older Sister Qiaoqiao is really nice as well.”
“I don’t have a Guoguo (older brother),” Haonan was disappointed as he said those words.
Xiaowang did not correct Haonan’s words, but led him over to the ditch instead, “My Guoguo is your Guoguo.”
Haonan then became happy again.
Han Qingsong walked in from outside during the evening.
When the children saw him, they loudly exclaimed that their father was home.
Haonan, “De(2)! He’s home.”
(T/N: Older brother in Chinese is pronounced as ‘ge-ge’ whereas father is pronounced as ‘di-eh’.
Haonan is pronouncing these words somewhat incorrectly, but everyone else gets the gist. Just note that ‘guo’ is older brother and ‘de’ is father)
Xiaowang, “Father~”
Haonan, “De~”
Xiaowang, “Dede~” Oops…Xiaowang was stunned for a moment as he momentarily stared at Haonan. Why did he say that?
Maisui and the others were already laughing like crazy. Oh dear, if Haonan stayed for a few more days, Xiaowang was going to forget all his vocabulary.
During dinner in the evening, Haonan said, “Daguo, I’m going to catch the larvaes too.”
Xiaowang, “Daguo can catch snakes as well.”
Dawang, “…”
When eating that night, Haonan had figured out how to use chopsticks. He picked up a pickle with the chopsticks and waved it proudly on the table, which naturally surprised everyone. n𝚘vp𝚞𝚋.com
Lin Lan took the lead in applauding him, “Haonan is so amazing!”
Except for Han Qingsong and Dawang, everyone else also praised him non-stop, making Haonan’s face turn red.
He gave the pickles to Xiaowang and said, “Xiaomang, I’ll give them to you,” Then he gave one to Lin Lan and started picking up pickles for everyone one by one. He showed off his ability to hold his chopsticks and was satisfied after receiving countless compliments. .
Finally, he felt happy and started eating along with everyone.
Xiaowang, “Doesn’t it taste extra delicious when you eat with chopsticks yourself?”
Haonan nodded, “Yes!”
After the meal, Sanwang went to find more cicadas. Daguo Dawang said, “I won’t be going, I’m going to study, ” Then, he went into the house and lit a lamp to read.
