When Shen Linchuan returned home from school that day, he brought Shen Zhi a serving of solid mango pomelo sago, his face beaming with joy.

"Zhizhi, big brother is back."

"Big brother—"

In her quest to find the filthy object, Shen Zhi exhausted all the energy within the jade gourd, and nearly fell into a deep sleep for the entire afternoon.

She had just woken up and was still half asleep on the sofa when she heard Shen Linchuan's voice. She immediately ran over, opened her arms, and steadily threw herself into his arms.

Shen Linchuan picked up Shen Zhi with one arm and walked towards the living room:

"Guess how your brother did on his test today?"

Mock exams are usually held in the morning, and the results are usually released the next day.

But Shen Linchuan's grades were so outstanding that in the afternoon, his homeroom teacher called him away and told him the good news.

"Big brother is so smart, he must be the best!" Shen Zhi boasted proudly, her eyes filled with admiration as she looked at Shen Linchuan.

Shen Linchuan was also touched by the little girl's dimples and smiled sincerely:

"Yes, big brother got a perfect score, he's number one!"

He actually had a feeling during the exam that he would do well.

After all, he discovered that Zhizhi had helped him review many of the questions on the mock exam last night!

No one expected that the examiners would include such obscure knowledge points in the questions, and many candidates spent a lot of time verifying the formulas.

When he started working on the second half of the exam paper, even Lu Yuche was still working on the questions on the front side.

In this life, he can finally represent St. Lee High School in the National Physics Competition!

When Aunt Chen, who was preparing dinner in the kitchen, heard the news, she came out with a smile to offer her congratulations.

It just so happens that it was a Friday, and the six members of the Shen family gathered together to celebrate for Shen Linchuan.

Shen Mobai raised his wine glass and smiled, "Congratulations to Linchuan on your excellent results in this mock exam, and welcome to Zhizhi!"

Thinking of how busy she had been lately, Shi Yue said apologetically:

"Zhizhi, your father and mother are so sorry. We should have held a homecoming banquet for you like the Lu family did, but we've been too busy lately, with the company and the medicinal herb fields..."

Shen Mobai coughed a few times: "Why talk about these things with the children? We're celebrating today."

"Yes! Let's not talk about that. When Mom and Dad have some free time, we'll definitely make it up to you with a big banquet!" Shi Yue promised.

"As long as Zhizhi can always be with her dad, mom, and brothers, she'll be happy!" Shen Zhi replied with a smile, taking a sip of milk from her glass.

However, he knew in his heart that the situation of the Shen family's medicinal fields was probably not optimistic.

She secretly calculated the time. If Jiang Yi hadn't come to her door by the weekend, she would have to find another opportunity to arrange for her parents to meet him.

Meanwhile, the Lu family.

Lu Yuche returned home with his schoolbag on his back. His expression remained unchanged, but those who knew him well could tell that he was in a terrible mood.

He acted erratically during today's exam.

I got a little too caught up in the details; in trying to deduce the formula, I almost didn't finish the whole test paper.

Fortunately, Lu Weiwei had helped him with the last few big questions last night, so he didn't lose out because of a small mistake.

But Lu Yuche thought of the scene when the homeroom teacher announced the first place winner after school... Shen Linchuan smiled triumphantly, and the whole class congratulated him.

All those congratulations and expressions of envy were clearly meant for him!

The backpack strap on Lu Yuche's shoulder was deformed from his grip.

"Che'er's back? How did your exam go today? Did you advance?"

Lu Yuche gave a faint "hmm" and went upstairs.

This exam was a disgrace to him; he will definitely do better than Shen Linchuan next time!

Lu Yuche's reaction, which was almost the same as usual, led Madam Lu to misunderstand.

She patted the sunflower seed shells off her hands, twirled her fingers, picked up her phone, and announced to the wealthy women's group:

"My son got first place again in the physics competition mock exam today."

A string of wealthy women below sent their congratulations.

[Mrs. Lu, please share your teaching experience! How did you raise such an outstanding child?]

Madam Lu raised her eyebrows high and said haughtily:

"I didn't really teach him much. It's mainly because he's smart, just like his dad."

The wealthy woman on the other end of the screen scoffed disdainfully and muttered under her breath:

"All she does all day is brag about her husband and son, constantly comparing them..."

Shi Yue didn't have time to pay attention to the messages in the group chat at all.

After the family finished their meal, the dress designer and her studio staff brought in a whole row of dresses for them to choose from for the banquet the next day.

"Zhizhi, take a look and see which ones you like. You can keep any of them."

The gown in front of me sparkled under the lights, its tassels, diamonds, and silks... it was unbelievably exquisite.

But that also means she has to go to the Lu family tomorrow.

Just thinking about it made Shen Zhi's body tremble uncontrollably.

She didn't want to go.

Shen Yunzhou, who was usually quiet, was the first to notice Shen Zhi's unusual behavior. He reached out and took her hand: "Zhi Zhi, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell? Let your second brother take your pulse."

Shen Zhi shook her head with a wry smile.

Although Shen Yunzhou was always quiet and had a low profile, he was always attentive to the emotions of those around him.

Meeting Shen Yunzhou's concerned gaze, Shen Zhi suddenly made a decision.

She's going!

In her previous life, the Lu family also held a banquet for her. At the banquet, Lu Yufeng unexpectedly saved the mother of medical professor Ming Xiao, thus gaining Professor Ming's appreciation.

They even made an exception and allowed Lu Yufeng to study at Mingli Medical College, where he could access the strongest educational resources in all of China.

She had to help the Shen family seize this opportunity.

No matter how you look at it, Shen Yunzhou is more suited to be a doctor than that madman Lu Yufeng!

On Saturday, the Shen family and others got up early to prepare to go to the Lu family's banquet.

Shi Yue helped Shen Zhi fix the bright yellow headband on her head and adjusted her slightly curled pigtails.

Looking at Shen Zhi in her princess dress, Shi Yue couldn't resist hugging her and giving her a big kiss.

Proudly boasting, "As expected of me, I'm quite the expert at raising a daughter!"

Shen Yunzhou saw it and only commented indifferently:

"Zhizhi has a natural advantage in facial bone structure, which has little to do with your efforts later in life."

Shi Yue: ……

Seeing that Shi Yue was about to explode, Shen Zhi immediately grabbed her arm and coaxed her softly:

"Mommy~ Grandma Chen said Zhizhi's skin has gotten better, all thanks to Mommy~"

"That's it!"

Shi Yue was instantly soothed. Looking at the room full of men and boys, she rolled her eyes again and again.

Her baby Zhizhi is still the best!

Shen Mobai saw that Zhizhi was also incredibly soft-hearted, so he picked her up and put her in his arms. The little girl wrapped her arms around his neck and sweetly called him "Daddy".

Shen Mobai's usually composed face instantly revealed a loving and devoted expression, like that of an old father.

"Our little Zhizhi is so beautiful, Daddy has to keep a close eye on her and make sure she's not snatched away by any of the little boys at the party!"

Shen Zhi giggled, then clenched her little fists and said seriously:

"Zhizhi will stay obediently with her brothers and won't cause trouble for Mom and Dad."

Shi Yue said to Zhizhi, "Zhizhi, you'll be going to school soon. You'll meet a lot of your future classmates today, so you can get to know them in advance."

"By the way, you and Lu Weiwei are in the same class and about the same age, you can hang out together."

Shen Zhi's smile froze.

If she could, she truly wished she would never have to deal with the Lu family again in her life.

The rest of the Shen family didn't notice Shen Zhi's reaction, only Shen Linchuan suddenly stood up from the sofa:

"It's getting late, let's go."

Shen Linchuan extended his hand to Shen Zhi and smiled gently:

"Zhizhi, your big brother is holding your hand."

"Okay!"

Just as he was about to leave, Shen Yunzhou went upstairs instead.

Shen Zhi quickly stopped in her tracks, twisting her neck to ask, "Isn't Second Brother going?"

Shen Linchuan stroked her head and gently shook his head.

Shi Yue also explained:

"Zhizhi, your second brother doesn't like these kinds of occasions. He prefers to stay home alone and read books."

Shi Yue's face fell instantly.

No, that won't work!

Even if Shen Yunzhou goes, it's pointless for her to go!

Shi Yue pulled her little hand away and trotted to catch up with Shen Yunzhou.

Standing at the top of the stairs, he firmly shook his head at the Shen family members:

"Then I'll stay home with my second brother, eldest brother, third brother, Mom and Dad, you guys go ahead~"

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