"Second uncle, why do you ask this?" Niannian looked at him with a puzzled look on his face, his eyes full of confusion and curiosity.

He tilted his head slightly, waiting for the other party to give a reasonable explanation.

Nian Nian shook her head gently, then looked at her second uncle again and said, "Don't you know why Dad wants me, Sui Sui, and Ning Ning to learn swimming together?"

After saying that, his clear big eyes stared at his second uncle without blinking, as if hoping to get an answer from him.

After hearing Nian Nian's words, Zhong Zishu was silent for a moment, then he slowly raised his head, glanced at him, and then said, "Isn't there any need to think about this? I just want you kids to master the skill of swimming and exercise your bodies at the same time."

His tone seemed matter-of-fact.

However, Nian Nian immediately shook his head and said, "That's not right, second uncle! That's not what Dad said."

"He told us that he wanted us to learn to swim because he didn't want us to be like other children, always struggling with questions like 'Who does mom and dad love more?' or 'If I fall into the water, who will mom and dad save first?'"

Speaking of this, a serious expression appeared on Nian Nian's face.

Then he added, "And Dad said that the three of us are equally important to him."

"While Suisui has been learning finance from his father, so he probably spends more time with him, Ningning particularly likes plants, so she often joins her mother in studying how to grow flowers and plants."

"But I like painting, so naturally I spend more time with your second uncle who is good at painting."

"But even so, Mom and Dad have never treated me badly because of it, let alone deliberately alienated me or anything like that."

"Everything I have, Suisui and Ningning also have, and everything they have, I naturally have as well. I think this is good enough."

Finally, Nian Nian looked at her second uncle with a firm gaze, as if conveying her innermost thoughts to him.

Niannian blinked her bright eyes, looked at Zhong Zishu with some doubt, and asked softly, "Second uncle, you are also ranked second. Don't grandpa and grandma treat you well?"

His little face was filled with worry, and he then cautiously asked, "Are they more partial to my uncle and mom?"

After saying that, he stared at Zhong Zishu intently, as if trying to find some clues from his expression.

Looking at Nian Nian's worried look, Zhong Zishu couldn't help but feel both amused and distressed.

He quickly reached out and touched Nian Nian's head, explaining gently, "That's impossible! Your grandparents treat all of us children equally and never show favoritism."

"They are also very good to your uncles, just like they are to your parents."

However, despite this, Zhong Zishu still secretly sighed in his heart that this kid's mind was really too delicate.

At this time, Nian Nian seemed to be relieved. She patted her chest gently with her little hands and said to Zhong Zishu seriously, "Second uncle, don't be sad. If you really have any grievances, you must tell me!"

"I spend less time with the other uncles, but I spend the most time with you! So, no matter what happens in the future, I will always side with you!"

Listening to Nian Nian's innocent yet extremely heartwarming words, Zhong Zishu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

But he quickly adjusted his mood and said to Nian Nian with a smile: "My dear Nian Nian, your second uncle knows that you are the most considerate!"

"Actually, I'm just a little worried that you might be overthinking things if you keep following your uncle around."

"After all, a smart and thoughtful child like you is often more sensitive than other children."

Speaking of this, Zhong Zishu couldn't help but think of another little one in the family - Ningning.

The little guy has a carefree personality. Even if someone tells him to his face that his parents favor his brother, he will not take it to heart. He will also refute it with confidence and then immediately call Leng Zexi and Xia Ruoan to verify it.

If you buy him some delicious snacks afterwards, he will forget all the unpleasantness in a blink of an eye.

Ningning is a person who will deal with any problem on the spot no matter what it is, and will never bury the problem deep in her heart.

However, Nian Nian is completely different from her.

I keep all my worries to myself every year and never talk to my family.

This is not groundless speculation, but a fact that I have actually witnessed with my own eyes.

I once took the three little ones to the orchard to play.

Just then, someone took the lead and started gossiping in front of them about which child their parents favored.

This news soon reached their parents' ears. They were so angry that they immediately asked him to take the children home and scolded them severely.

Niannian silently recalled what his grandfather had once said to him: "Grandpa said that if we feel that our parents are partial to each other, we can compare the pocket money we give each of you. The one who gets more money will naturally be favored."

Niannian thought to herself, "Well, Mom and Dad give me, Suisui, and Ningning the same amount of pocket money. So, Mom and Dad don't favor anyone."

So he said this with a serious look on his face.

Zhong Zishu, who was standing aside, suddenly felt ashamed of himself after hearing Nian Nian's clear and concise analysis.

He couldn't help but sigh, "Niannian is so right! You three are the most precious treasures in your parents' hearts. There's no such thing as one being more important than the other."

After saying that, Zhong Zishu looked at the clever little kid in front of him with a smile on his face.

Zhong Zishu looked at Nian Nian with a guilty look on his face and said sincerely, "I'm so sorry. It was my uncle's fault. I shouldn't have asked you that. I solemnly apologize to you here!"

As he spoke, Zhong Zishu reached out and gently rubbed the child's head, full of apology and care.

Afterwards, Zhong Zishu looked at his watch and found that it was only three o'clock in the afternoon. There was still some time before the child's father asked him to go home at five o'clock.

So he smiled and asked the child, "We still have plenty of time. Your father said that as long as he can bring you home before five o'clock, it will be fine."

"So, where do you want to go for fun during this period? Or is there anything you particularly want to do or buy? Tell your uncle, and he will definitely fulfill your wish."

The child blinked his big eyes, tilted his head and thought seriously for a moment before answering, "Well... Uncle, I want to buy some new brushes because my paints are almost used up."

Hearing this, Zhong Zishu nodded without hesitation and said, "No problem, uncle will take you to buy it right away!"

On the other side, Tangyuan, who was supposed to accompany them, was suddenly called away by a phone call.

Ningning was specially sent here by Qiao Yu.

Seeing Qiao Yu, Leng Zexi hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Thank you so much for troubling me and making such a special trip to bring Ningning back."

"Actually, all you need to do is give us a heads-up and we'll arrange for our bodyguards to pick you up, saving you the trouble of having to go there in person."

Qiao Yu smiled slightly and explained, "I just happened to run into Ningning on the road, and I happened to have some free time at the time, so I thought I'd drop it off on the way."

"Besides, I do have something I want to discuss with Ruoan this time."

After listening to this, Leng Zexi nodded to show his understanding, and then he leaned sideways to make an invitation gesture and said, "In that case, please come in and talk."

Qiao Yu stood quietly not far away, his eyes fixed on Xia Ruoan who was sitting in the garden.

The setting sun cast a soft halo around her, making her already elegant and refined figure even more charming.

This vivid girl in front of me seems to have never left any traces of time on her, no matter the first glance when we met.

Whether it is this goodbye at this moment, she is always so beautiful, carefully cared for by the people around her, like a delicate flower in a greenhouse.

At this moment, Leng Zexi walked towards this side with steady steps.

His gaze first fell on Ruoan, who was chatting and laughing with Ningning, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up. Then he looked at Qiao Yu beside him, nodded politely, and interrupted their conversation: "Ruoan, Qiao Yu has something to tell you."

"I'll take Ningning in to change clothes first."

As he spoke, he looked down at the spare clothes Ningning was wearing. Although she had changed into them, they were still inevitably stained with some dirt, especially after playing in the fields. This was to be expected.

"Okay." Xia Ruoan responded with a smile, her voice as clear as an oriole.

She nodded slightly to show that she understood.

Seeing this, Qiao Yu quickly gave Leng Zexi a reassuring look and promised, "Don't worry, I will definitely help take care of Ruoan until you guys come out."

Hearing this, Leng Zexi nodded and responded: "Then I'll trouble you, thank you very much."

After saying that, he waved to Ningning again, then turned around and walked into the house with the little guy in his hand.

Along the way, Leng Zexi reminded Ning Ning: "Remember to wash your own clothes later. Among the three of you, your clothes are the dirtiest. There is mud everywhere."

As he spoke, he affectionately pinched Ningning's chubby little hand, his eyes full of doting smiles.

Ningning, like a child who had done something wrong, lowered her head obediently and whispered, "Dad, I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to make it so dirty..."

At the same time, he raised his head and smiled ingratiatingly at Leng Zexi. He looked so cute that people couldn't help but want to hug him.

Xia Ruoan heard the door close and looked ahead. "Qiao Yu, find a seat by yourself. There are tea and snacks. Take them yourself. I won't help you."

"It's okay, I can do it myself." Qiao Yu said.

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