The gift my older brother prepared was, as always, very practical: a box full of their professional reference books and carving materials.
His second brother gave him mineral paints for painting, high-quality Xuan paper, and a beautiful calligraphy brush as gifts.
The gift from my third brother was also very thoughtful; it was a pure white pony, and all that was in his room was a picture of it. The pony is now living on their estate.
Finally, there was Chu Yanzhang's gift—a whole bunch of toys! That was so novel!
There's a robot butler, a robot dog, and three cool drones.
The box also contained many sparkling gems, each one a masterpiece.
Xie Zhuzhou blinked, making sure he wasn't seeing things.
What kind person would treat a gemstone as a mere supporting element?
He was only slow to realize that Chu Yanzhang was very wealthy, and now he wasn't too surprised.
He smirked, took a picture of the unwrapped gift, and sent it to Chu Yanzhang to show him how extravagant it was. Only after sending it did he remember that the other person was blind.
Chu Yanzhang wanted to pick up his phone as soon as it vibrated, but he was currently listening to an overseas conference.
The notification in my headphones indicated that a photo and a message were being sent Zhuzhou.
He almost thought that Zhuzhou had forgotten that he was temporarily blind. As he thought about it, Chu Yanzhang began to prop his head up and let his mind wander.
Wu Chang watched Chu Yanzhang drift off into a daze, and suddenly realized that his boss wasn't without a rebellious phase, just a late one. Lately, his boss hadn't been working seriously for a single day. Fortunately, the company didn't have any particularly urgent major projects to oversee; otherwise, given Chu Yanzhang's current indolent attitude, their company would be doomed sooner or later!
Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.
Ji Wangyun's friend Mo Liang returned home, took a shower, and eagerly went to bed. He picked up the beads from the bedside table, wondering if they were some kind of magical marble.
He felt that Xie Zhuzhou wouldn't harm him; after all, Xie Zhuzhou had touched that bead and even kept it in his pocket, so there shouldn't be any problem.
So he crawled under the covers, took out his phone, and started a group voice chat with Ji Wangyun and Fu Liefeng.
The mystery was finally about to be revealed, and everyone was eager to know what Xie Zhuzhou had given them. So, as soon as the countdown ended, the three of them exclaimed in unison from under the covers, "Holy crap!"
The next day
Xie Zhuzhou endured Ji Wangyun's resentful gaze.
"What's wrong?" He asked with a faint smile.
Xie Zhuzhou finally managed to smile at home, but in Ji Wangyun's eyes, it was all a wicked grin on his face after he had succeeded.
"Little brother, you've gone astray! You've even learned to trick your older brother!"
"Didn't you bring that on yourself?"
Thinking of his younger brother's hard fists and strength, Ji Wangyun's voice weakened slightly. "Why didn't you remind me?"
"Brother, it's because you like it, isn't it? I'll give you more in the future, or your room will be overflowing with stuff."
Upon hearing this, Ji Wangyun looked at Xie Zhuzhou's face in horror, "How could you be so cruel? This is a biological weapon! I almost died from just smelling it! A whole room full of it could wipe out our entire family!"
Seeing Ji Wangyun's remorseful expression, Xie Zhuzhou was quite satisfied. "It's not that bad. I'll move with my father."
This gas smells worse than rotten eggs, and aside from making people feel nauseous, it has no other side effects.
"However... hahaha, Mo Liang and Fu Liefeng were also driven to despair by the smell. They regretted provoking you so much. You successfully tricked them! Hahaha." After all, he wasn't the only one who suffered; two other people were with him.
As he laughed, he suddenly remembered that he didn't have to suffer like this!
For a moment, his lips froze.
Xie Zhuzhou walked to the restaurant and sat down. The family was quiet, as if nothing had happened yesterday.
When Ji Wuqiu saw Xie Zhuzhou arrive, he told him, "Your uncle threw a banquet that cost him a fortune and was even called in by the police. If he gets out safely in a few days, he should come over and give you an explanation."
You can decide for yourself when the time comes; don't be afraid of him.
Xie Zhuzhou knew that Ji Wuwei was a petty and narrow-minded person. Even if he didn't provoke him today, his uncle wouldn't let him off the hook.
Because of Ji Wuwei's mistake, Little Yan's house was flooded. This Ji Wuwei is really annoying!
"Dad, how could my little brother be afraid!"
Ji Wuqiu knew, of course, that his youngest son wouldn't be afraid, but the only way he could get closer to him was through concern, saying, "What do you know?"
Ji Wangyun: "..." Okay, I don't understand. If none of you tell me what I understand, what do I know?
Xie Zhuzhou nodded and said, "I understand." Thinking of the gifts his family had given him yesterday, he continued, " Xiexie for the gifts, Father and my brothers. I really like them."
Touched, Ji Wangyun still couldn't help but say, "Little brother, you truly are exceptional; you know how to be considerate."
Xie Zhuzhou: "..."What else?"
Ji Wangchen glanced at his younger brother, who had completely forgotten about studying, and casually reminded him, "There's not much time left until your final exams. How's your revision going?"
Speaking of this, Xie Zhuzhou was filled with mixed emotions. If his skills weren't so bad, he would definitely have competed for first place!
Now, he feels that just passing is enough.
After all, he frequently takes leave, and his grades are usually very low.
Fine, metaphysics, if it doesn't work, I'll drop out.
Of course, he couldn't say it directly, so he confidently replied to his older brother, "I'm not a playful person, so you don't need to worry. I'll pass anyway."
Ji Wuqiu was very satisfied with his attitude. "Well, you don't need to study too hard. The most important thing is to take good care of yourself."
Ji Wangchen: "... Father, you didn't say that when I was in school."
"That's right, Father, you're so biased!" Ji Wangyun, always eager for a good show, also wanted to cause trouble for his younger brother and get a little revenge.
Ji Wuqiu sometimes really wanted to call the police. All the children were highly intelligent, but only the eldest was a well-rounded individual. He couldn't expect his youngest son to be just as capable, could he?
"Then study hard and try to get first place in your major?" Ji Wuqiu asked tentatively.
Xie Zhuzhou resolutely refused. "Father, you should know my grades very well. Don't have unrealistic fantasies about me. It's already quite good that my eldest, second, and third brothers inherited your excellent genes. How are the others supposed to live if there are more? Do you want us brothers to rule the earth?"
Ji Wangchen: "..."
Ji Wangyun: "..." Ah no, little brother, we're actually not that powerful!
Ji Wangyan: "..." How can this person utter such chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) lines without feeling embarrassed?
Xie Zhuzhou's words, though seemingly blunt and outrageous, somehow made Ji Wuqiu feel completely at ease.
Ji Wuqiu gradually revealed a gentle smile, "Alright, as long as you can get your certificate and graduate, there's no need to put too much pressure on yourself." His son is so rebellious outside, but at home he is only filial to him. Even if he doesn't listen to him, he will still say some nice things.
How could he possibly give his son a sour look?
This is what a normal, harmonious father-son relationship should be like.
The other brothers were also seeing their father smile so gently for the first time, as if his whole being was bathed in a warm, pale gold.
Xie Zhuzhou, taking advantage of the fact that his class didn't start until 10:30, said leisurely, "Hey guys, you're going to be late if you don't hurry."
Everyone: "!" Monday meeting!
Seeing that everyone remembered they had work to do, Xie Zhuzhou felt relieved. He hoped that everyone would work hard, contribute to their families, and become his unwavering support.
Even if he's lazy, he's still contributing to the family.
I wonder if Li Yankai will ask about yesterday's events after we go to school today. If he does, which earplugs should I choose?
Back at school, he walked along a quiet path, deep in thought, with a boy on a skateboard following behind him, holding a razor blade in his hand.
Today he reduced the number of security personnel by half, and it worked!