Now that his mother, Huang Jinlian, had pointed out Wen Haohao's faults, he had to follow her wishes and properly discipline that mischievous girl.
The Wen Residence had begun promoting respect for the elderly and care for the young. With Wen Haohao right between her older and younger brothers, she became a particular focus of their lessons.
One look at Wen Haohao's darting eyes made it clear that very little of this would sink in.
Wenlong was at his wits' end when Ancestor Long Zhang happened to arrive. He hurried to greet him. "Ancestor, come have some tea."
Long Zhang chuckled. "I heard you were home, so I came over. Huaxia City is overcrowded now, and we're planning to expand the Outer City again. What do you think?"
"You can decide that yourself, Ancestor. There's no need to ask me. But there is something I'd like your help with."
"Oh? What could you need my help with? Speak freely."
"It's that mischievous little girl. My parents simply can't keep her in line. Her mother also has a little one to look after and can't be in two places at once. Could you discipline her more strictly for me?"
"Hehe, that's no problem. Leave her to me. I'll keep her focused on her cultivation," Long Zhang replied with a broad smile.
"Then sorry for the trouble, Ancestor. I'll have Number Three watch over her. She's far too mischievous, after all, and I'm worried something might happen to her."
Wenlong's face was full of wry smiles as well. He truly could not remain at his children's side for long stretches of time, but their education could not be neglected.
His parents could not control the children; they had always spoiled them too much. Once the children grew older and developed minds of