Chapter 1076: Educating Children is a Lifelong Career

Teacher Li forgave them and even took the initiative to say that her heart condition was an old ailment, so the two children shouldn't be blamed entirely.

An expert had already been invited, and Shi Youxuan requested that he give Teacher Li a comprehensive examination.

A top-tier treatment plan was to be formulated, and all medical expenses were to be covered by the Sheng Family.

This matter had caused quite a stir at the beginning, but because it was handled in a timely manner, it didn't kick up much of a fuss and was gently brushed aside.

Although the school and the teacher were no longer pursuing the matter, it could not just be left at that.

Cheating and then refusing to admit it was a very serious character flaw; if they weren't taught a lesson now, what would happen when they grew up?

The Sheng Family.

The living room.

"Kneel down!"

Shi Youxuan glared and ordered her sons.

Sheng Zichen knelt down with a "thud," acting very obediently.

Litian also knelt down obediently beside him; the twins, having just returned from kindergarten, didn't need to be reminded when they saw this scene, so they walked over and knelt next to their two older brothers, forming a neat row.

Before their mother could speak, Litian took the initiative to say: "Mom, I was wrong. This was all my idea. If you want to punish someone, punish me; it has nothing to do with the other three."

Sheng Zirui: "Mom, it wasn't the second brother's idea, it was mine. If you want to punish someone, punish me."

Shi Youxuan didn't speak, her sharp gaze sweeping over the other two to see what they had to say.

Usually, Sheng Zichen and Sheng Zihan were the ones with the sweetest mouths and the best way with words.

Of course, that was just usually; they looked quite good on the surface.

If, at a time like this, both of them refused to admit it and instead let the other two take the blame, she would severely punish all four children!

Punish Sheng Zichen and Sheng Zihan for lacking responsibility and refusing to admit their mistakes.

This kind of idea could only have been thought up by the two of them; it definitely wouldn't have been Litian's idea. Zirui could have thought of it, but given his personality, he wouldn't have done it.

But Litian and Zirui had to be punished too, for aiding and abetting and having no principles.

Being responsible is right, but one must distinguish between people and situations; if the person isn't worth it, then doing so is just foolish, so they must also be punished, and punished heavily.

Correcting them while they are young will prevent them from suffering huge losses when they grow up!

As their mother's gaze landed on them, the brothers Sheng Zichen and Sheng Zihan couldn't help but shiver.

Zihan couldn't hold out any longer, and with a tear-stained face, he pleaded: "Mom, please spare my big brother. It was me who asked him to cheat. Big brother really hopes to participate in the Chef Conference. He knows he was wrong and won't make this mistake again. This is the last time..."

"Shut up."

She asked her eldest son: "Is that so? Is what Zihan said correct?"

Zichen stammered, but still admitted: "Yes, everything he said is true."

"Since it's all true, why didn't you admit it just now, hmm?"

Her voice was not loud, but her tone was very stern.

This was the precursor to their mother's anger, signaling that a more intense storm was to follow.

Sheng Zichen already sensed that things were bad; he burst into a loud cry and, while sobbing, defended himself: "I didn't dare to admit it. If I admitted it, you wouldn't let me participate in the Chef Conference. You definitely wouldn't let me go, and I want to go so badly... I've been looking forward to it for so long..."

"There's only ten days left. No matter how hard I try, it's impossible to make it in time. I definitely won't get first place. If I don't use this method, I won't be able to go at all. I really had no other choice."

Shi Youxuan was even angrier: "If you had no choice, you could have told me, but you couldn't cheat. You did something wrong and refused to admit it, then tried to argue your way out of it. Is this how I usually raise you?"

All four children received varying degrees of punishment.

Litian had to write a letter of self-reflection.

Sheng Zihan had to run three kilometers outside every day.

Sheng Zirui was forbidden from entering the Study for a week and had to help out in the kitchen instead.

As for the punishment for Sheng Zichen, it was much heavier than that of his brothers—he was forbidden from entering the kitchen ever again!

He was not allowed to go to Xi Fu's house alone; if he went, he must be accompanied by someone, and it could only be for ordinary family visits; he was likewise forbidden from entering the kitchen to learn the craft.

She could finally understand her husband now.

Back then, when he strictly forbade Zichen from learning culinary arts, she thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill, believing that as long as they kept a close eye on him, it would be fine.

As it turned out, the problem arose, and now it had even escalated to cheating on an exam.

With the Chef Conference drawing closer, Sheng Zichen, who had been forbidden from participating, had been very well-behaved these past two days—so well-behaved that Shi Youxuan felt he had resigned himself to his fate and was honestly accepting his destiny.

But then, something happened.

That day, she received another call from the teacher: "Is this Zichen's mother? Has Sheng Zichen returned home?"

"No. He left school? What time did he go missing?"

"An hour ago. Sheng Zichen said he was going to the restroom and asked the teacher for permission, but he never returned to the classroom. We've searched all the school restrooms, but he's not there."

"It's fine, teacher, you don't need to worry. Ask Sheng Litian; he definitely knows." Shi Youxuan appeared very calm; she wasn't anxious and even comforted the teacher not to be anxious.

She deduced that her son must have gone to Xi Fu's house; with the Chef Conference tomorrow, he was determined to participate no matter what.

How could she not know what her own son was like?

Shi Youxuan left the house and went straight to the Shi Family.

"Bang!"

The front door was pushed open.

There was movement in the kitchen, so she headed straight there.

"Sheng Zichen, you have a lot of nerve..."

But he wasn't there.

The child was not present; only Gu Zhihao was there alone, with the cutting board covered in delicious food.

"Second sister? Are you... are you okay?"

She didn't beat around the bush with him and asked directly: "Where is Sheng Zichen? Tell him to come out."

"Zichen? Shouldn't Zichen be at school today? He isn't here."

"Don't help him hide it from me; he must be at your place. Tomorrow is the Chef Conference, and since he ran away from school today, if he's not with you, where else could he be?"

Gu Zhihao: "He really isn't here with me. If you don't believe me, see for yourself."

Shi Youxuan searched the upstairs and downstairs thoroughly, checking every room, and even went into the storage room to look.

However, there was nothing; Zichen was not there.

Gu Zhihao followed behind her the whole time, explaining: "I really don't know about this. He isn't here with me. Although I haven't achieved much, I'm not stupid. A child's most important task is to study; I understand that..."

The two returned to the living room, and now Gu Zhihao felt more confident: "How about it? I was right, wasn't I? Zichen really isn't here with me."

"Give me the key."

"What key?"

"The key to your bungalow."

Gu Zhihao:...

The smile froze on his face; now he was dumbfounded.

"Zichen isn't there. That place is dirty and messy, so don't go; it hasn't been tidied up for a long time..."

He tried to stop her, but he couldn't stop her at all.

Shi Youxuan turned and left.

Really, did he think she couldn't get in just because she didn't have the key?

Gu Zhihao's attitude changed immediately; he followed behind her with a mournful face, muttering incessantly: "Second sister, go back and rest... no, go look somewhere else. Zichen wouldn't be at the bungalow."

"He is the Eldest Young Master, after all. He grew up living in luxury and has never suffered. My little shack is dirty and dilapidated. Even by the simplest logic, he wouldn't stay there, right?"

This wasn't the simplest logic; it was just his logic.

Gu Zhihao thought that by using his own intelligence to judge that Shi Youxuan wouldn't go, he was making a huge mistake.