But obviously, thereâs some truth to it. Maybe this is the effect of the Mind Power passed down for thousands of years. Xiao Mutouâs name is also a humble one, and sure enough, heâs lived safely until now.
He didnât go out to school because everyone at home was worried, and then the Old Scholar taught them to read and write. The books they read were not the same as todayâs textbooks. Their enlightenment surprisingly started with the Three Character Classic and the Hundred Family Surnames.
At breakfast, Xiao Mutou snuggled next to Gu Qiaoqiao. He knew this pretty sister always had delicious treats in her pocket.
Although the breakfast looked simple, it was prepared with care. Gu Qiaoqiao ate happily. Since she had accomplished what she wanted to do, she no longer felt burdened.
Today, as long as the Old Clan Leader sees the branch that has already healed, she believes everything will clear up. Then she can find an opportunity to ask this young man if he is part of the Gu Family...
But she couldnât discuss it with the Old Clan Leader yet, only after the old peach tree issue was resolved.
Meanwhile, a few little kids were strolling around the entrance of the Old Clan Leaderâs house, eagerly peeking inside. The Clan Leaderâs Wife warmly invited them to come in and eat, but the kids shook their heads saying theyâd already eaten. Yet, they refused to leave, their eyes fixed on Gu Qiaoqiao and Xiao Wen.
And seeing Xiao Mutou sitting next to Gu Qiaoqiao, they obviously looked quite envious,
Gu Qiaoqiao lowered her head and asked the little guy beside her, "Xiao Mutou, are those kids at the door here to play with you?"
Unexpectedly, Xiao Mutou shook his head, "No, theyâre here to get candy from Sister Qiaoqiao."
Oh, so thatâs what it is.
Gu Qiaoqiao frowned slightly and turned to ask Xiao Wen, "Sister Xiao Wen, have we given out all our candies?"
Xiao Wen nodded, "Yes, all given out, every family got some."
Then they must have finished them quickly.
However, most families received about a pound or so. Given these peopleâs lifestyle, itâs impossible they let their kids eat it all in one night. Plus, eating so much candy at once isnât good for childrenâs teeth either.
But now Gu Qiaoqiao only had a few candies left, saved to tease Xiao Mutou with. Judging by the looks of the kids, their families clearly didnât let them eat any.
So Gu Qiaoqiao reached into her pocket to take out those few pieces of candy, intending to give them to these kids. Unexpectedly, Xiao Mutou seemed to sense her intention, suddenly pressing down on her hand with his little paw, his grape-like eyes round, pouting, "Sister Qiaoqiao, donât give it to them. You gave Er Danâs family 78 pieces, and San Waâs family 75 pieces, including 10 of the best Big White Rabbit creamy candies. Er Danâs family got 12 of those. They all have them, definitely canât finish them..."
Gu Qiaoqiao was stunned for a moment. Everyone in the room looked at the little guy, but the Old Clan Leader wasnât surprised, smiling as he stroked his graying beard and said, "This child, doesnât have any other strengths, but has a good memory. The Old Scholar taught him the Three Character Classic once and he remembered it."
There was a hint of pride in his voice.
Gu Qiaoqiao looked down at Xiao Mutou, who seemed like a little dog protecting his food, lovingly patted his little head and asked, "Xiao Mutou, how do you know the candy count in these two kidsâ homes?"
Honestly, even Gu Qiaoqiao didnât know herself.