I trade in both worlds

Xu Jin smiled proudly, revealing two small canine teeth: "Recently, many children in the class have been talking about this. They are all discussing which elementary school to go to, and I have been wondering, what should we do?"

Hearing this, Xu Xu asked with concern: "Then why didn't you tell your sister when you came back?"

Xu Jin lowered his head and scratched it a little embarrassedly: "I... I don't know how to say it, and I also want to think about it myself first."

Xu Zhun echoed from the side: "Yes, sister, we should think about it ourselves first."

Xu Xu looked at his two younger brothers with mixed feelings.

She knew that although the two little ones were young, they were very thoughtful. They were always able to keenly capture the changes around them and knew how to share her worries.

Xu Xu took a deep breath and said slowly: "You also know that the door in our utility room allows us to travel between the modern world and the Dayun Dynasty and experience two different ways of life and education."

Xu Jin and Xu Zhun looked at each other and nodded to Xu Xu.

Xu Xu continued, "The door appeared in June or July last year. It's been almost a year now. I don't know if the door has always been there, or if one day, we suddenly couldn't come here."

Hearing that they could never come to modern times again, Xu Jin and Xu Zhun's eyes began to fill with tears. They pursed their lips sadly, as if they were about to cry.

Seeing this, Xu Xu hurriedly comforted him, "Why are you crying? I'm just telling you about the possible situation. Aren't we still able to go back and forth normally now?"

Xu Jin sobbed and said, "But what if one day we can't come? I love the life here, and I love everything about Dayun Dynasty."

Xu Zhun also echoed: "I can't bear to leave here either."

Xu Xu gently touched their heads and said softly, "Don't worry. We don't know whether the door will disappear or not. Moreover, even if it disappears one day, it will be a long time in the future."

After hearing what their sister said, Xu Jin and Xu Zhun felt a little relieved. They wiped their tears and looked at Xu Xu.

Seeing that they had calmed down, Xu Xu continued, "Okay, let's get back to the point. I've been thinking today whether to let you continue studying in the modern world or go to the private school in Dayunchao. This is a very important decision that affects your future. So, I want to hear your thoughts."

Xu Jin and Xu Zhun looked at each other, with a hint of doubt in their eyes. They had never thought about this question, nor had they ever thought that they would have the opportunity to choose.

Xu Xu looked at the two of them seriously, waiting quietly for their choice.

Xu Zhun lowered his head, playing with his fingers, as if thinking about something.

Xu Jin looked at Xu Xu, then at Xu Zhun, thought for a moment and asked, "Sister, where do you want us to go to school?"

"What my sister thinks is not important. What you think is the most important." Xu Xu said softly.

Hearing this, Xu Jin looked at Xu Xu seriously, and seeing that what she said was true, he said, "I want to go back to private school."

"Why?" Xu Xu thought he would choose modern, after all, both brothers liked going to kindergarten.

Xu Jin raised his head, looked into Xu Xu's eyes, and said firmly, "I want to take the exam to become a scholar like my father did, and take the exams that my father didn't have the chance to take, such as the Juren and Jinshi exams, to fulfill my father's last wish to take the imperial examination."

When Xu Jizu was alive, he often said that he would send the twins to a private school when they grew up. He would also read "The Rules for Being a Good Pupil and Child" and "Three Character Classic" with the twins at home.

Xu Jizu was a man of some talent for studying, but after he passed the examination for a scholar, the imperial court stopped the examination due to the war, and he regretted it for decades.

After the imperial examination was resumed two years ago, he also wanted to try the provincial examination, but ultimately failed due to an accident.

Xu Jin's choice is undoubtedly a reflection of his longing for and inheritance of his father.

Hearing this, Xu Xu felt a complex emotion in his heart and his eyes turned slightly red.

She blinked hard, turned her head away, and wiped the corners of her eyes secretly.

He whispered, "It's very hard to take the imperial examination. Are you sure?"

"Sure." Xu Jin nodded and said firmly, "I'm not afraid of hard work."

"Okay, once you've chosen, you must do your best." Xu Xu touched his forehead, looked at him gently and said, "Taking the imperial examination requires not only talent but also luck. Not everyone can do it. Try your best. Nothing is better than forcing. No matter what the result is, as long as you have tried your best, you will have a clear conscience."

Xu Jin nodded obediently: "Sister, I understand."

"Where is Xiao Zhun?" Xu Xu turned and looked at Xu Zhun.

Xu Zhun looked at Xu Jin and said with a smile: "Wherever my brother is, I will be there. I also want to go to school and study with my brother."

"Okay, then go to the private school with your brother." Xu Xu touched their heads and said seriously: "You must remember that the purpose of studying is to understand the truth, and understanding the truth is to be put into practice, not to take the imperial examination."

"There are thousands of paths for scholars. The imperial examination is not the only option. You can also be a teacher, a staff member, an accountant, a clerk, and so on."

Xu Xu was very afraid that the two of them had no talent for studying but would fight to the end for the imperial examination.

"Got it." Xu Jin and Xu Zhun nodded in response.

"Although you all chose to go back to private school, there is a lot of knowledge and skills in modern times that are not available in Dayun Dynasty. When you grow up a little, your sister will find a tutor for you so that you can learn the knowledge here, okay?" Xu Xu suggested.

"What do you want to learn?" Xu Zhun asked.

Xu Xu smiled and said, "Learning mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc. are all useful."

Xu Jin nodded readily: "Okay."

Xu Zhun saw Xu Jin nod, and nodded too.

"There's more." Xu Xu continued, "Reading requires a method. I think many modern reading methods are very good. When you have time, you can take a look and find a reading method that suits you."

"Then search it for us now." Xu Zhun ran to get Xu Xu's tablet.

Xu Xu tapped his little forehead and took back the tablet: "Let's talk about it after you go to school. You may not understand it even if I search it now."

The next morning, after sending the child to school, Xu Xu brought Xu Tiantian to Xu Jizong's house.

At this time, only Chen Lihua and Tuantuan were at home.

As soon as Xu Xu entered the yard, he saw Chen Lihua washing diapers and Tuan Tuan lying in the cradle under the eaves, sleeping soundly.

Xu Tiantian shook off Xu Xu's hand and ran to the cradle: "Tuantuan, Tuantuan."

"Shh~" Xu Xu hurriedly chased after her and picked up Xu Tiantian: "Tuantuan is sleeping, don't disturb Tuantuan."

Tuantuan in the rocking cradle frowned at the noise, then went back to sleep with a smacking of lips.

Seeing this, Xu Xu breathed a sigh of relief.