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Xu Jin explained: "We want to hear Mr.'s advice and opinions first, and then go back and tell our family."

Li Wenyuan pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Although studying abroad is good, you must also consider everything carefully. You will have to sleep outdoors and eat in the open air along the way, and safety issues cannot be ignored. In addition, you must not fall behind in your studies, so you must arrange your time reasonably."

Xu Zhun heard this, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Don't worry, sir, we will be careful and will not delay our studies. Moreover, this study tour is also a rare opportunity for us to grow."

Just then, there was a sound of light footsteps outside the door and Li Mufeng walked in.

He was dressed in brocade clothes, looked elegant, and had a confident smile on his face.

"Dad." Li Mufeng bowed to Mr. Li Wenyuan, then sat down next to Xu Jin naturally.

Li Wenyuan looked at his son, with a hint of complicated emotions in his eyes: "Mufeng, I heard that you two have agreed to go on a study tour, tell me what you think."

Li Mufeng smiled slightly, his expression firm: "Dad, I was actually the first one to suggest going abroad to study. I feel that although we have learned a lot from studying in the clan school, we are still frogs in the well after all."

"I think that only by going out can we see a wider world and write articles with more depth and breadth. Moreover, communicating with different people can inspire our inspiration and greatly benefit our studies."

After listening to his son's words, Li Wenyuan nodded, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

He was silent for a moment and said, "Since you have already made your decision, I will not say anything more. However, I have a few requests."

Upon hearing this, several people showed expectant expressions and pricked up their ears to listen.

Li Wenyuan said earnestly: "First, safety is the most important. You must take care of each other along the way and don't trust strangers easily."

"Second, you must not fall behind in your studies. You can bring some books with you and review your lessons in your spare time."

"Third, respect local customs and don't cause trouble."

"Fourth, and most importantly, you must return before the autumn exam and don't miss it."

Everyone smiled at each other and nodded. They knew that the teacher had agreed to their study abroad plan.

"Thank you, sir." The five people said in unison.

Mr. Li Wenyuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "I don't agree. You can go back and discuss it with your family first."

In modern Baiping Village, the Xu family is sitting on the sofa watching TV, and Xu Zhun is winking at Xu Jin.

Xu Xu was busy replying to messages from the online store, his fingers typing rapidly on his phone's keyboard, and he did not notice the little movements of his two younger brothers.

Xu Qiwei looked at the two of them in confusion, winked like them, and asked silently, "What's the matter?"

Xu Jin ignored him, his eyes fixed on Xu Xu, and said softly: "Sister, let us discuss something with you."

"What's the matter? Tell me." Xu Xu was still busy replying to messages without even raising his head.

"We...we have agreed with Mu Feng, Wei Hao, and Rui Ge to go study together." Xu Jin spoke softly, with a hint of trepidation in his tone.

They also knew that Xu Xu had made a lot of money from the workshop in recent years, otherwise Xu Jin and Xu Zhun would not dare to mention studying abroad because it is very expensive.

"Study abroad?" Xu Xu's fingers suddenly stopped, his eyes instantly fixed on his twin brothers, feeling mixed emotions.

She knew that studying abroad was an important way for scholars to broaden their horizons and gain knowledge, but when she thought about her two younger brothers who were only fifteen years old and had to embark on an unknown journey alone, her heart involuntarily tightened.

Xu Qiwei, who was standing by, brightened up his eyes when he heard this, as if he saw the door to a new world opening to him.

"Uncle, I want to go study abroad too." He shouted excitedly, his little face full of anticipation.

Xu Xu frowned slightly. She looked at Xu Jin and Xu Zhun, with a trace of worry in her eyes: "Weiwei, don't make trouble. Xiaojin, Xiaozhun, does Mr. Li know? Where are you going to study?"

Xu Jin nodded quickly: "I know, we have discussed this with Mr. Li today. Mr. Li is very supportive of us. He said this is a good opportunity to gain knowledge and exercise ourselves."

"We plan to go all the way to Qizhou, Yanzhou, and finally to Lin'an. I heard that the academic atmosphere there is extremely strong. We can stay there for a while to learn and exchange ideas."

"Then, we will start from Lin'an and go to Suzhou, Qingzhou, and Tianjin. Going from the inland and then returning from the coast, after this trip, our knowledge and experience will be greatly improved."

Xu Zhun also echoed beside him, his eyes sparkling with desire for the unknown world: "Sister, we really want to go."

After hearing this, Xu Xu was silent for a moment, feeling mixed emotions.

She understood that her younger brothers had grown up and had their own dreams and pursuits.

As the eldest sister, she should support them, but the worries in her heart surged like a tide, making it difficult for her to make a decision.

"Mom, I also want to go on a study tour with my uncles." Seeing that his mother was silent, Xu Qiwei spoke again.

There was a hint of grievance in his voice: "I promise I won't make trouble. I will study hard with my uncles, take care of myself, and not cause any trouble for them."

Xu Xu looked at his aggrieved expression and felt reluctant to refuse. Although Xu Qiwei was young, he had always been very sensible. Seeing his expression of eagerness to follow his uncles to see the outside world, Xu Xu hesitated.

But she knew better that studying abroad was different from any previous modern trip. Without modern mobile phones, she could not keep in touch at any time.

Once they go abroad to study, we lose contact with them. I will always be worried as long as they don't come back.

But we can't trap them in this small mountain village just because of our own concerns.

Xu Xu sighed silently and said softly: "Weiwei, you are still young, it is too early for you to study abroad."

She tried to comfort her son's aggrieved mood: "When you grow up and have more knowledge, mother will definitely let you go."

Xu Qiwei frowned when she heard this and said aggrievedly, "Mom, when I grow up and my uncles all pass the imperial examination, who will take me to study? I just want to go with my uncles now, so that I can gain more knowledge and learn with them."

Xu Xu felt sad when he saw his son's aggrieved look.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down: "Weiwei, I know you really want to go, but studying abroad is not an easy thing."

"It requires us to have enough knowledge and preparation to cope with various challenges on the road. You are still young now, and you need more time and energy to learn. When you are ready, mother will let you go, okay?"

When Xu Qiwei heard this, the light in his eyes dimmed instantly.