Chapter 1097: The Making of a Mama's Boy 4

College Entrance Examination.

Shi Ran and Qi Heng did not participate.

The nation's top university offered both of them guaranteed admission, with their choice of major and mentor—all they had to do was show up!

So, while the vast majority of students were studying under pressure, the two of them went off to travel and enjoy the scenery, relaxed and carefree.

Sheng Zichen's little face was full of envy and longing: "If I could be guaranteed admission to university in the future, that would be great; I wouldn't have to take exams."

Litian: "Me too."

Shi Youxuan kicked each of them from behind: "Don't just look at others enjoying their good fortune without seeing their hard work. Your sister's grades are so good, yet she still studies until late every night. What have you two been doing?"

Zichen pointed at Litian: "He's been running and swimming."

Litian pointed at Zichen: "He's either in the kitchen or figuring out how to open a restaurant."

Zichen glared: "Are we even brothers? You're actually exposing my shortcomings?"

Litian was not to be outdone: "I learned this from you. You're the older brother and didn't set a good example, so as the younger brother, I naturally follow your lead and act just like you."

"You just wait."

Zichen went to tickle Litian, Litian fought back, and soon the two brothers were laughing and wrestling, running far away.

Shi Youxuan shook her head, turned around, and left with a smile.

The brothers were on good terms; they were just playing little tricks, using their "internal conflict" to attract attention so that their mother wouldn't bother them.

She returned to the living room and saw Ze Rong sitting on the sofa.

"Ze Rong is here? Why are you so free today? Where is Yixin? Didn't she come with you?"

"Sister-in-law, I came to see you today; Yixin doesn't know."

Since he came specifically to see her, it was one hundred percent related to the child.

"What happened to Moli?"

Ze Rong shook his head: "Nothing much, it's just that he suffered quite a shock last time and is now even more dependent on Yixin. He doesn't even want to sleep alone at night. Now the mother and son are in one room, and I am in another."

If he didn't trust his sister-in-law's character, he wouldn't talk about such things to others.

It stands to reason that for a ten-year-old child, it wouldn't be a big deal for mother and son to sleep together at night, but Sheng Zerong was worried—worried that Moli would become like his second brother in the future.

Back then, his mother was always submissive to his second brother, which fostered his second brother's selfish and self-interested character, harming others and himself.

Shi Youxuan also frowned; she didn't have a good solution.

If Yixin had come to her to change this situation, she would have a way.

Because wanting to change proactively and being changed passively are two completely different concepts!

"I'm sorry, Ze Rong, I'm afraid I can't help you."

"Thank you, sister-in-law, I understand."

He sighed and stood up, preparing to leave.

"Wait a moment."

Shi Youxuan called him back: "Perhaps I can try."

"Really? Thank you, sister-in-law." Sheng Zerong swept away his dejected look from just a moment ago, his face beaming with joy.

"Don't thank me yet, but let's be clear upfront: I can't guarantee it will work. Your family's situation is special."

Sheng Zerong nodded like a chick pecking at rice: "I understand, I understand, sister-in-law, I understand everything. Having hope is better than having no hope. If I had even the slightest alternative..."

He wasn't stupid; of course, he knew how difficult this matter was.

If he hadn't been truly out of options, he wouldn't have begged Shi Youxuan; he might as well treat a dead horse as if it were alive!

Three days later.

A bright and breezy morning.

The Sheng Family was very lively early in the morning. A luxury car was parked at the gate, and servants were constantly moving back and forth, loading things into the car.

Wang Yinghao stood by the car and sighed: "Time flies so fast. In the blink of an eye, the children are all so big. When Zichen was little and we went to the Resort, one car was enough; now there are several more."

Sheng Jiang: "What's so surprising? Why don't you mention that there are several more children now than there were back then?"

"The children have grown up, and we have aged too." She smiled and rubbed her head.

"Why is your head hurting again?" her husband asked with concern.

His wife had a problem with high blood pressure. Every time he urged her to go to the hospital for a check-up, she would say it was an old ailment and it was fine—who doesn't have some minor illnesses or pains when they get old?

She even warned him not to tell the children.

Their son and his wife were both very busy; not only did they have to manage their own children, but they also had to manage other people's children.

Although they were using the excuse of a vacation today, in reality, it was to resolve the knot in the hearts of Moli and his mother, hoping to get them back on a normal track in life.

Everyone was ready.

The children were already seated in the arranged cars, and Jian Yining and Wan'er had arrived with the triplets. Now, only Jian Yixin's family of three was missing.

"Why aren't they here yet? I'll call Yixin."

Sheng Hanyu: "Are you sure they were supposed to gather at our house, and not at the Resort like the Yun Family?"

Shi Youxuan: "I am sure, certain, and positive that they were supposed to gather at our house."

Ten minutes had passed since the meeting time, and they still hadn't arrived; this was not Jian Yixin's style.

"You ask."

Shi Youxuan glared at her husband: "You're such a busybody."

She was going to ask anyway, but he had to stop her; otherwise, she would have already finished asking by now.

Just as she was about to dial the number, the Jian Family motorcade slowly approached—good heavens!

There were at least a dozen of them, all luxury cars, and the one in the middle was even more exaggerated—an armored car.

Shi Youxuan rubbed her forehead, speechless.

It wasn't just her who was speechless; everyone was dumbfounded. They were going to the seaside for a vacation, not a military exercise—did it really have to be this exaggerated?

No wonder they arrived late; with such a massive display, they must have been pulled over by traffic police countless times on the road.

Jian Yixin got out of the car and, before anyone could express dissatisfaction, immediately apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I've wasted everyone's time. Punish me when we get there; I'll cook for everyone myself..."

Forget it, no need for punishment.

Jian Yixin's cooking was better than Shi Youxuan's, though of course, that was only in comparison to her.

It was hard enough to get everyone out for a vacation; they didn't want to torture themselves for no reason.

Regardless, they had finally set off.

The twins from the Sheng Family and the triplets from the Jian Family found it novel and wanted to sit in it too; even with five extra children in the car, it wasn't crowded at all.

That car was not only spacious but also very comfortable.

There wasn't a single sound inside the car, and there was even a place to display figurines; it was incredibly luxurious.

Everyone yearns for beautiful things, and the children were no exception. They were happy when they got on, but when they got off, Zihan made a request to his mother: "Mom, let's buy a bulletproof car like this for our family too. It's not like we can't afford it."

Shi Youxuan:...

Shi Ran came over and patted her younger brother's head: "It's not that we can't afford it, but that it's unnecessary. You should focus your mind on your studies now, not on comparing what you eat and drink."

"Mom didn't say no, so I'm not listening to you." Zihan loved cars, especially good ones.

Shi Youxuan: "Your sister is right; she represents Mom's thoughts."

Sheng Zihan then walked away unhappily, muttering: "So stingy. It's just a car; why can't we have one if other families do?"

No, this kind of viewpoint must be corrected immediately.