Chapter 140: Let whoever wants to take them do so

After grabbing the reckless Yanshi, Sunshi laughed and went to call a few children back to the residence.

Ying Junzhi was especially tired from looking after the children just now.

Except for Xiao Er, whose poor eyesight kept him from wandering off, the other brothers were like monkeys just let out of a cage, completely uncontrollable.

One moment they'd run here, the next moment they'd run there.

As the eldest brother, he still had to watch over them.

At the same time, he also had to watch the three little girls eat; the children were small, and if they weren't careful they could easily choke—what if they choked badly or even choked to death?

Ying Junzhi felt that, at his young age, he was already worrying himself sick.

This was far harder than the fireworks and gunpowder he usually researched!

So, hurry back to the residence.

Sui Sui felt a bit itchy from being blown on and couldn't help wanting to shrink back.

As a result, he never knew his own strength—this scratch made Sui Sui cry out: "…hiss."

Seeing this, Ying Zhi felt sorry for her: "It must hurt so much, don't be scared—big sister will blow on it for you."

That came as no surprise.

Liu He Meng's ointment wasn't really the right medicine for this.

Seeing Ying Ningzhi eat, Sui Sui obediently nodded and placed her little hand on her knee.

Although Sui Sui hadn't gained much flesh along the way, her skin was well nourished; she was naturally fair, and a child's skin is still tender.

So Ying Ningzhi thought his strength was small, but while playing just now, his split fingernail scraped Sui Sui's chin, leaving a red mark.

Sui Sui liked this noisy but gentle‑mannered older sister.

Yanshi didn't understand, but she wasn't stupid either, and shot back: "What are you staring at me for?"

She thought to herself, that wound is really tiny.

She reached out and scratched Sui Sui's chin: "Little sister, you're so soft!"

Having watched Sui Sui eat the plum for a while, Ying Ningzhi thought this plum was definitely better than the ones back at the residence.

Ying Junzhi held Ying Ningzhi and Su Xiangzhi in one hand, and with the other hand held Ying Chengzhi, whose eyesight was poor.

The ointment had mint added, so when applied it felt icy cool.

As a result, just a short while later another problem arose.

They were currently guests at someone else's residence; having injured another's child, they ought to show some courtesy.

Thinking of this, Sunshi bent down and asked softly: "Sui Sui, does it still hurt? Let Auntie have a look, okay?"

But faster than his hand was Ying Zhi.

She thought this would help stop the pain, so she leaned in and gently blew on Sui Sui's chin.

But when you count the other brothers, especially after adding Ying Zhi, Ying Junzhi said: "Whoever wants to take care of them can do so!"

Sui Sui Mei Mei was cute, but…

Children are active and mischievous in their daily lives, so if they bump somewhere and it's not especially serious, it's usually no big deal.

Whether it's patting the head or scratching the chin.

Ying Zhi was simply tossed aside; the child didn't listen to her older brother either, and Ying Junzhi didn't intend to forcefully drag them along—he just turned back and reminded them: "Grandmother's calling us, we should head back."

The other party meant no harm and was even willing to feed her lotus‑flower pastries.

The pits had already been spat out, while the flesh kept tumbling around in her mouth.

Obediently, Sui Sui lifted her chin, revealing the red streak left by Ying Ningzhi's fingernail.

After seeing it, Ying Ningzhi's hands felt itchy.

However, it had a calming effect.

Who else could manage this?

Sui Sui actually tried to hold back, but she couldn't.

But these people are of high status, so even a minor everyday issue gets blown out of proportion.

Seeing the little girl's obedient appearance, Ying Ningzhi also came over, firmly using his own chubby hand to push Ying Zhi aside and then scratch Sui Sui's chin as well.

Whenever Ying Zhi bumped into something, her maids and servants would immediately blow on it for her.

Ying Junzhi said that looking after children was something he really couldn't do.

Sunshi also didn't want to waste her energy, repeating these things over and over to her.

A red mark like that was just a little sore when it was first scratched.

At that moment, he also saw that red streak.

Ying Zhi stood to the side, quickly supporting her head: "Be good, Sui Sui, don't move—it'll be fine soon."

If it were only taking care of a well‑behaved child like Sui Sui, Ying Junzhi said: "Just looking after a kid—I could definitely handle that."

The little girl also felt sorry, rummaging in her sleeve for a while before pulling out a small box of ointment: "Qiao Qiao, make room—I have ointment here, let me apply it to Sui Sui first."

Liu He Meng came over as Ying Zhi jumped down.

At that moment, hearing Grandmother call them, Ying Junzhi hurriedly gathered Ying Ningzhi and the others and headed out.

Sui Sui obediently let Ying Zhi touch her.

Some small wounds heal quickly even without ointment.

Children recover well, so by afternoon the mark might not even be visible.

But having hurt a child, one ought to go over and ask after them.

Sui Sui hadn't finished that plum yet; she was now chewing it hard.

So, using it also turned out to be somewhat useful.

Ying Junzhi thought, since he couldn't persuade them, he might as well let Grandmother do the convincing.

Sui Sui felt itchy again and wanted to pull her neck in.

So he came to try.

As a result, Ying Ningzhi heard that, the younger sister didn't come back, he directly broke free of Ying Junzhi's hand, shouting: 'I won't go back either, I won't go back!'

Sunshi thought that if she shouted once, the children would come over.

If it were her own child, then naturally there would be nothing wrong.

Ying Zhi had been sitting on the chair; hearing that, she hurriedly jumped down, turned sideways to look at Sui Sui's chin: 'Sui Sui, lift your head, let sister have a look.'

Ying Ningzhi realized he had made a mistake, so he stood there honestly, his shoulders still slightly shrunk.

Her utterance directly startled both Ying Zhi and Ying Ningzhi.

Ying Junzhi: ……

This is the most basic etiquette issue!

But, when speaking to Yanshi, she still didn't understand and was unwilling to listen.

Yanshi looked on for a while, then said bluntly: 'No need to look, no need to look, that small wound isn't bleeding, it'll be fine soon.'

In the midst of speaking, she quickly ran over, sat on the chair, and put a plum in her mouth.

Ying Zhi refused without hesitation: 'I won't go back.'

After bringing Yanshi over, she examined her carefully.

She was both weary and helpless.

Moreover, the other party was still a child, whose previous life had also been quite hard.

While putting it in his mouth, Ying Ningzhi didn't forget to turn his head toward Sui Sui: 'Younger sister, I'm eating a plum too.'

Looking at that, she appeared obedient, like a little cat that could be petted at will.

Sunshi heard this, turned her head, and gave her a glare.

Sunshi no longer wanted to explain anything to her.

Upon hearing there was medicine, Ying Zhi hastily moved aside to let Liu He Meng come over.

After applying the ointment, it was a bit itchy, but now there's hardly any feeling.

Hearing the aunt's inquiry, Sui Sui quickly raised her chin and softly said: 'It's fine, it doesn't hurt anymore, aunt, don't worry.'

The second watch is at 19:00.