Chapter 2573

This mountain was called Baoping Mountain. It wasn't considered a scenic spot in the capital and was about 20 kilometers away from the capital, so there weren't too many people. Because in this era, there were too few people who could drive out to play themselves, most tourists went to play in places that were relatively close to the capital and accessible by public transport.

In fact, the scenery of Baoping Mountain was really quite good, with mountains, water, and forests, and there was also a small reservoir. It was a good place for a spring outing. Su Xinghui had also heard from friends that it was good, which was why he brought his family here.

Baoping Mountain wasn't high, with an altitude of only over 500 meters. The shape of the mountain top looked like a bottle, which was why it got its name.

Although it was over 20 kilometers away from the city, it took them less than half an hour to drive there. At the foot of the mountain, the family got out of the car. Su Wenjun looked at the scenery around him and said, "This place is really quite good, the scenery is really good."

On this Baoping Mountain, the forests were lush and green, and the spring flowers were in full bloom—a scene of spring. At the foot of the mountain, there was a patch of green grass, and next to the grass was a small reservoir. A small river flowed down from the mountain into the reservoir.

Su Xinghui took a kite from the car and took Niu Niu to fly the kite on the grass, while Lu Xiaoya accompanied the Su Wenjun couple to climb the mountain.

Today's spring breeze was very mild. The kite flew into the sky before long. Su Xinghui put the kite string into Niu Niu's hand, held Niu Niu's hand, and ran. Seeing the kite flying higher and higher, Niu Niu laughed happily and ran—he was incredibly happy.

After running for a while, Niu Niu was tired. Su Xinghui took down the kite, took off Niu Niu's coat, took a towel, and wiped the sweat for Niu Niu. Today's sun was good, and the temperature was quite high, over 20 degrees. Niu Niu ran like this and immediately broke into a sweat.

If a child sweats and it isn't wiped dry, it's very easy to catch a cold when blown by the wind. Su Xinghui had been taking care of the child for so long that he was now an expert in childcare, so he was particularly careful when taking care of the child.

Su Xinghui sat down on the grass with Niu Niu and asked, "Niu Niu, are you happy?"

Niu Niu said happily, "Happy, I'm incredibly happy today, this place is so fun."

Su Xinghui said, "Is it fun? Then I'll often take you out to play in the future."

Niu Niu clapped his hands happily, "That's great."

Su Xinghui said, "Boys should often play outside and be in contact with nature more, it's good for your health."

Niu Niu made a muscle-flexing gesture and said, "Mm, I'll come out to play every day in the future."

Niu Niu rested for a while and then ran on the grass again. Watching Niu Niu running on the grass, Su Xinghui couldn't help but ponder. Niu Niu would be three years old soon, so he could also teach Niu Niu to learn some martial arts. He himself had started learning martial arts from his uncle when he was a few years old. This martial art needed a solid foundation from a young age.

Niu Niu's physical foundation was good, which was because both Su Xinghui and Lu Xiaoya's physical conditions were good. Such a good physical foundation made him a good candidate for learning martial arts.

Niu Niu ran and ran, tripped over his feet, and fell with a thud. He started crying with a "wa." Su Xinghui said, "Niu Niu, don't cry, get up yourself."

This grass was quite soft, so falling wouldn't hurt. Therefore, Su Xinghui wasn't worried; he just happened to be cultivating Niu Niu's independent and strong character.

Niu Niu crying was just a natural reaction after falling. After all, he was just a child under three years old. However, after he felt it didn't hurt, encouraged by his father, Niu Niu got up himself.

Su Xinghui walked over and asked, "Niu Niu, does it hurt?"

Niu Niu shook his head, "It doesn't hurt."

Su Xinghui said, "Exactly. Boys shouldn't be afraid even if they fall. In the future, even if it hurts when you fall, you must get up yourself. You must be strong, understand?"

Niu Niu said, half-understanding, "Dad, do I have to be as strong as you?"

Su Xinghui smiled, "Yes, you have to be as strong as Dad. How about this: Dad will teach you martial arts in the future?"

As soon as Niu Niu heard that Su Xinghui was going to teach him martial arts, he jumped three feet high, "That's great, I can also learn martial arts with Dad."

Su Xinghui practiced martial arts at home every day, and Niu Niu saw it every day. In his eyes, Dad was a great hero, and he also wanted to be like Dad and be a great hero.

Su Xinghui said with a serious expression, "Since you want to learn martial arts, you have to be persistent. You have to practice every day, and you can't be afraid of suffering. Even in winter, you have to get up early. Can you do that?"

Niu Niu said without hesitation, "I can do it."

Su Xinghui laughed, "Don't agree too quickly. If you can't do it then, Dad will have to spank your butt."

Niu Niu was a little scared, "Do you really have to spank my butt?"

Su Xinghui nodded, "Of course I have to spank your butt. When I was a child and practiced martial arts with your great-uncle, I was also spanked by your great-uncle when I didn't practice well. Are you afraid?"

Su Xinghui said it very seriously. Niu Niu thought for a while, and he said timidly, "Dad, if I can't do it, can you spank me lightly? Otherwise, my butt will bloom."

Su Xinghui almost laughed, but he held back his laughter and said, "Niu Niu, anyway, if you want to learn martial arts, you have to suffer. If you can't suffer, you have to be spanked. You choose yourself."

Niu Niu thought for a while again, and he still nodded firmly, "Then I'll learn martial arts with you."

For Niu Niu, Dad knowing martial arts was simply too cool. The temptation of learning martial arts was far greater than the threat of being spanked, so he still chose to learn martial arts.

Su Xinghui said solemnly, "Alright, then Dad will start teaching you martial arts!"

Su Xinghui knew how bitter learning martial arts was. He didn't know how much suffering he had endured when practicing basic skills as a child, until later practicing became a habit. Therefore, he must explain it clearly to Niu Niu in advance.

Su Xinghui taught Niu Niu to stand in a horse stance, which was also the first step in learning martial arts and was a basic skill. If the basic skills weren't solid, it was impossible to learn martial arts well.

This basic skill was a very good training for leg strength, stability, endurance, and other aspects, and it was also the introductory skill for internal energy stance training.

Of course, standing in a horse stance wasn't that easy. Niu Niu hadn't stood for a minute before his legs started shaking. Su Xinghui corrected his posture and encouraged him, "Niu Niu, you must persist."

Niu Niu persisted for another minute or so, but finally couldn't hold on. He sat on the grass with a thud. Su Xinghui massaged his calves, and Niu Niu said with a crying voice, "Dad, did I perform badly?"

Su Xinghui said, "This is your first time standing in a horse stance, your performance is already not bad. In the future, Dad will take you to stand in a horse stance every day. Once your horse stance is solid, it will be easy to learn any martial arts."

Niu Niu nodded, "Mm, I'll practice every day in the future."

At this time, Lu Xiaoya accompanied the Su Wenjun couple down the mountain. On the mountain road, they saw Niu Niu standing in a horse stance. Su Wenjun asked with a smile, "Niu Niu, did your dad teach you to stand in a horse stance?"