Si Bao was now a black belt. He completed the moves effortlessly.

The man watched Si Bao on the balance beam, a look of excitement and relief on his face. "Not bad, little guy!"

At seven years old, Si Bao was already much taller than his peers; some would have believed he was in the third or fourth grade. Standing on the balance beam, he repeated the routine.

Anxious for her son's safety, Zhang Yuxi watched him worriedly, muttering, "Si Bao, be careful! Don't fall!"

From his spot on the beam, Si Bao chuckled. "Mom, don't worry, I'm fine!"

Lin Feng was also worried about his son, but he didn't let it show.

Er Bao, eager to try, went up to have a go. Sure enough, she did an impressive job, though she was a little less skilled than Si Bao.

Da Bao glanced down at his pudgy frame and decided not to try. Only San Bao, who disliked sports, stood watching from the side.

They had reached an agreement earlier, but the man had suddenly changed his mind at the last minute. He was now holding onto Lin Feng, refusing to let him leave. He insisted that Si Bao transfer schools, promising to waive all fees.

"I know your family is well-off and doesn't need the money," the man said. "But this is the greatest sincerity we can offer. The boy is already over seven, and he's growing faster than his peers. He has a great physique! What does that tell you? He has immense potential!"

In the end, the man resorted to playing hardball. "Today, you have to give me a definite answer. What will you choose?"

Isn't he forcing my hand?

He'd only just said they would consider it, and now he was being detained and getting an earful.

Lin Feng rubbed his forehead. "We need to discuss this."

"Fine. You can all discuss it right here in my office."

So it looks like I have to give him an answer today, no matter what.

Lin Feng asked his wife and children to come in.

Zhang Yuxi looked at the two men in surprise and whispered to Lin Feng, "Honey, when are we leaving? The kids are hungry."

With a helpless expression, Lin Feng replied, "We haven't settled things yet."

Zhang Yuxi was shocked. "It's been half an hour and you're still not done?"

Isn't this just about school? I thought we already agreed on everything.

Lin Feng beckoned Si Bao over and told him about the school transfer.

"Huh?" Si Bao exclaimed. "Does that mean I won't get to see my buddies anymore?"

Everyone fell silent.

Lin Feng nodded. "Not only that, but from now on you and your brother and sisters won't be attending the same school."

Si Bao panicked. "Will I still live at home? I don't want to live somewhere else!"

Lin Feng nodded. "Yes, you'll still live at home. Dad will pick you up and drop you off from school."

"Oh," Si Bao said, sighing in relief. "Then it's okay. It's a bit of a shame, but if it can't be helped, I'll be strong."

Once again, everyone was speechless.

Si Bao gave an example. "It's like my sister San Bao. She goes to Grandma's for her music lessons. I can do it too."

Lin Feng understood. Si Bao meant that if his sister could go somewhere special for her lessons, so could he. Besides, Si Bao had never been a particularly sensitive child, except when it came to food. He was cheerful and optimistic, rarely cried, and was generally a happy kid.

Lin Feng affectionately stroked his head. "Have you made up your mind?"

Si Bao nodded. "Yeah, I've decided!"

Da Bao and Er Bao, who were closest to Si Bao, were sad to see him go.

Er Bao sighed. "Now there's no one to help me keep order."

"You still have our big brother Da Bao!" Si Bao said, pointing at him. "Whenever he speaks up or gets angry, everyone behaves."

Da Bao looked utterly confused.

Er Bao nodded helplessly.

The man, whose surname was Qiao, clapped his hands happily. "Then it's decided! You all go have some fun. I'll handle the transfer negotiations with your school."

On the way back, Lin Feng took the kids for some snacks to tide them over.

Later, Lin Feng was in the kitchen cooking dinner, with Zhang Yuxi assisting him. The children were all playing by themselves. With Er Bao often busy in her workshop, chores like peeling garlic always fell to Zhang Yuxi.

She kept her head down, focused on her task, as she asked, "Honey, the new school is quite far. The drive is half an hour."

"And since it's during rush hour, there will be traffic."

Lin Feng nodded. "There's not much we can do about that. We'll figure it out when the time comes."

Zhang Yuxi thought for a moment. "How about this: I'll drop the others off at school, and you can take Si Bao."

Lin Feng shook his head. "No, honey, you should rest in the morning."

Zhang Yuxi was touched, but she insisted, "If I feel tired, I can just catch up on sleep later."

The walk to their current school took ten to twenty minutes, making the round trip over half an hour. They had to leave by seven-thirty, and Lin Feng was usually the one to take the children. This allowed Zhang Yuxi to sleep in. Except for rare occasions, she had never taken the kids to school.

「The next day.」

The family went to Sanya. They went diving again, but this time they also added surfing to the mix.

San Bao, as usual, opted out and sat on the beach playing in the sand.

Zhang Yuxi stayed with her. "Let's build a castle together, shall we?"

"Okay!" San Bao answered loudly.

「Elsewhere.」

The three little huskies and Lin Feng were learning how to surf under the guidance of an instructor.

Si Bao and Lin Feng were the first to get the hang of it. They could already surf for short distances, and their real test would come with the waves. Er Bao and Da Bao were still struggling to learn.

The instructor glanced over. "Get ready, the waves are coming!"

All four were poised, a mix of nerves and excitement.

Si Bao and Lin Feng's first attempt was a success, and they experienced the wonderful sensation of riding a wave. Da Bao was immediately washed into the water, while Er Bao managed to hang on for a moment before wiping out.

Surfing suddenly made Lin Feng feel childlike. "Come on, let's go again!"

Even from a distance, Zhang Yuxi could hear their joyful laughter.

The afternoon passed quickly. Holding their surfboards, they went to get a drink. The kids had juice, Zhang Yuxi had a soda, and Lin Feng had a cocktail.

After taking a sip, Si Bao said to his father, "Dad, didn't the instructor say there were big waves? Let's go ride the big waves!"

Zhang Yuxi glanced at Lin Feng, her meaning perfectly clear. *Don't you even think about it.*

Lin Feng wanted to go, but when it came to his son's safety, he cleared his throat. "Don't be in such a hurry, kiddo. We'll ride the big waves some other time. Look, your sister Er Bao and your brother Da Bao still aren't very skilled yet!"

Zhang Yuxi smiled with satisfaction. She then added, "That's right. Once you've practiced more, Daddy will take you to ride the big waves!"

Si Bao's face fell, his enthusiasm instantly waning. "Okay then!"

However, his mood was quickly lifted by the arrival of delicious food, and he became happy again. He really was a carefree kid, oblivious to worries and easy to please.

This time, the family went to a water park. The children were all over 1.2 meters tall, so they could go on all the rides.

Zhang Yuxi couldn't help but remark, "Time flies so fast. I remember when we came here that one year, An Lan wasn't even married yet, and it feels like the children had only just learned to walk."

Lin Feng nodded in remembrance. "Indeed. Time spares no one."

The family had a perfect day at the water park. Even Lin Feng was too tired to cook. They decided to eat out.

And what was Sanya's specialty? All kinds of seafood feasts, of course! Because it was right by the sea, the seafood prices were very reasonable. This time they didn't go to a casual food stall but opted for an upscale seafood restaurant instead.

Zhang Yuxi took a bite. "Honey, I have to admit, this really does taste different."

The kids loved it too. Lin Feng said with a smile, "When we get back, I'll do some research and cook this for you all."

Having a chef like him at home was the ultimate blessing, wasn't it?

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