Figure Skating: Waltz on Ice

Du Liangchen found it extremely funny to watch his elder brother and second brother exchanging funny glances and winks.

"Big brother, second brother, I came in first place this time."

He then took out the medals and certificates from his backpack to show the two of them.

Brother Du took it and praised happily, "I knew our Xiao Chen was the best! Don't you think so, second son?!"

Brother Du hung the medal around his neck and said with a grin, "I'm the champion's brother, take a picture of me, I want to post it on Weibo."

In the living room, Brother Du and Second Brother Du chattered excitedly, vying to be the first to take a picture, which made Grandpa Du and Grandma Du laugh heartily.

Du Liangchen frantically took photos of them with his phone, snapping pictures of this person and that person.

An hour later, the three brothers collapsed on the sofa, exhausted.

Upon hearing that Grandpa Du was going to the capital for training, Du's eldest and second eldest brothers said they should have a proper celebration.

Dinner was prepared by the family of five together. Grandma Du was in charge of cooking, Grandpa Du was her assistant, and the three brothers helped with picking and washing the vegetables.

A table full of dishes was prepared, and the family sat around it.

Brother Du stood up with his drink and said, "Congratulations to Xiao Chen on your successful start. I wish you peace, happiness, and continued success."

Grandpa Du and Grandma Du clapped their hands and said, "Good! Well said."

Xiao Chen stood up with a smile, took the cup containing her drink, and clinked glasses with Brother Du.

"Thank you, brother, I received your blessing."

After Brother Du sat down, Brother Du Er picked up his cup and said, "Congratulations to Xiao Chen on your success and breaking the record. I hope Xiao Chen's dreams come true and that he can be happy and healthy every day in the future."

Grandpa Du and Grandma Du were feeling down.

Du Liangchen's eyes stung, and he stood up to clink glasses with his second brother, Du Er.

"Thank you, Second Brother, I will."

Grandpa Du, seeing the lively atmosphere just now and everyone's somber expressions when the topic of separation came up, comforted them, saying, "Alright~ Xiao Chen is one step closer to his dream, which is something to be happy about. Don't say anything sad, let's start eating."

Grandma Du said emotionally, "I've already told your aunt that she'll take care of Xiaochen in the capital, so don't worry. Come on, try today's dishes, aren't they delicious?!"

The three brothers picked up their chopsticks and started eating.

Du Liangchen: "Mmm~ Delicious."

Du Erge: "Yes, Grandma's cooking skills are as good as ever, no doubt about it."

Brother Du: "That's right, otherwise, would we have grown this tall?!"

Grandma Du, who was feeling down, smiled again after being coaxed.

Had a meal.

Grandpa Du and the other three helped Du Liangchen prepare his luggage for the trip to the capital. They were leaving the day after tomorrow, and Du Liangchen needed to go to the provincial team tomorrow to get a certificate.

That night, Du Liangchen shared a room with his eldest brother and second brother. The three of them had grown up together since childhood and had never been separated for long. Although they were several years apart, they rarely argued and had a very close relationship.

The three brothers lay in bed.

Brother Du said earnestly, "Xiao Chen, this is your first time traveling far from home. Don't be afraid of being alone. If anyone bullies you, fight back. We don't cause trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either, understand?"

"I understand, Second Brother." Xiao Chen nodded gratefully.

Brother Du continued, "Your second brother is right. If someone tries to bully you, you must never swallow your anger. Doing so will only make the bully think you are easy to bully and they will bully you even more."