The next day, Su Lun slept until noon. He stretched and got up from the bed. After a simple wash, he went to the restaurant to have breakfast. Everyone else had already finished eating. Su Zheng thought of his hard work in the past few days and did not wake him up. At this time, Butler Su came in and reported to him about the reading mentioned yesterday.
"Sir, I have asked the people in the mansion, and there are seven boys who are about the same age as the young master." Su Hao carefully observed Su Lun's expression. Seeing that he did not show any dissatisfaction, he continued: "However, the number seems a bit too many. If you think it is not suitable, you can screen it again..."
Su Lun smiled and shook his head, interrupting Su Hao. "Uncle Su, there is no need to select them anymore. Let them study together. However, I would like to ask you to spend more time to find a suitable candidate as soon as possible. Also, Uncle Su, please help me see if there are any older children willing to accompany Xiao Xi. After all, it seems a bit lonely for him to live alone in that courtyard. If you can't find a suitable one, just hire a servant from outside."
Su Hao nodded and agreed quickly, saying that he would arrange everything as soon as possible. Although Su Lun was young, he had done so much and was kind and generous to his servants. It was a great honor for him to be able to come to the Su Mansion. Su Hao sighed in his heart.
After finishing breakfast, the temperature in Apocalypse had turned a little cooler at this time of the year, so Su Lun came to the martial arts training ground he had not seen for a long time and started training.
At this time, the residence of the Protector of the Nation General was bustling with activity. A young man in plain clothes with an extraordinary temperament walked slowly towards them, holding some exquisite gifts in his hands. This man was Gu Bei, who came here specially to visit General Xiao's family today.
Mrs. Xiao learned that Gu Bei was coming, and she brought the children to the door early to greet him. After seeing Gu Bei, she showed a happy smile on her face: "Xiao Bei, you haven't been here for a long time. I wonder if you have forgotten me, your aunt!"
Gu Bei quickly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Aunt, this is really unfair to me. You are my most beloved aunt, and I have always been thinking about you! It's just that I have been busy in the army before, and I really can't find time to visit you."
Madam Xiao couldn't help but chuckle when she heard this: "So, your uncle is too strict. I'll have to talk to him about it later."
Gu Bei touched his nose a little embarrassedly and explained: "Aunt, you misunderstood. Defending the country is the duty of a soldier. The general is good at managing the army and should be praised."
Mrs. Xiao nodded and said with a smile, "You are the only one who can talk. Well, don't stand at the door, come in quickly." As she spoke, she stepped aside and motioned Gu Bei to enter the house.
Gu Bei followed Madam Xiao into the house, followed closely by two beautiful girls and a young boy. They were Xiao Anya, Xiao Anning and Xiao Anzhi. When the three saw Gu Bei, they all bowed and greeted him.
After Gu Bei returned the gift, everyone entered the living room together and sat down as host and guest. After some greetings, Mrs. Xiao had someone bring tea and snacks, and everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
"Third brother, Daddy is too busy. He hasn't practiced martial arts with me for a long time. Can you practice shooting with me later?" Xiao Anzhi pulled Gu Bei's sleeve and looked at him eagerly, his eyes full of expectation.
Gu Bei looked at his cute appearance and couldn't help but smile: "Of course! Let's go, let's go to the training ground now."
When Xiao An Ning heard this, his eyes lit up and he said excitedly, "I'll go too! Third brother, you have to practice a few moves with me later."
Gu Bei smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Madam Xiao and Xiao Anya, and asked gently, "Aunt and Anya, do you want to go together?"
Madam Xiao smiled and shook her head: "I'll forget it, you young people have fun. I'll go to the kitchen to see if there is anything delicious and prepare some for you."
Xiao Anya pursed her lips and smiled, saying softly: "I won't join in the fun, I'll stay with my mother." As she said that, she took Mrs. Xiao's arm, and the mother and daughter walked towards the kitchen together.
Gu Bei and Xiao Anning and Xiao Anzhi came to the training ground. Xiao Anzhi immediately picked up the spear and performed a set of spear techniques seriously. Although the movements were a little unfamiliar, they were still quite good.
After Xiao Anzhi finished playing, he looked at Gu Bei breathlessly and asked expectantly, "Third brother, how do you think I am doing?"
Gu Bei encouraged with a smile: "Not bad, your moves are barely okay, but your speed and strength are insufficient. However, you are still young now. When you grow up, you will definitely improve with more practice."
Xiao Anzhi nodded obediently. His eyes were firm, as if he was trying to prove his determination to everyone. Then, he turned to look at Xiao Anning, his eyes revealing his admiration for his sister. "I know I'm not as good as my sister, but I will work hard and will not bring shame to the General's Mansion."
Xiao Yi has three children, and the one with the highest martial arts talent is undoubtedly Xiao An Ning. However, it is a pity that as a woman, she cannot display her talent in the army. Xiao An Ning gently touched Xiao Anzhi's head and comforted him: "Anzhi is still young, but you are already very good. When you grow up, I will definitely not be your opponent. But now, you can only be bullied by me."
After Xiao An Ning comforted her brother, she returned to her usual mischievous nature and started to play and laugh with her brother. Gu Bei shook his head helplessly. If An Ning was a man, with her outstanding martial arts talent, she might become an outstanding young general in the future and add glory to the general's mansion.
"An Ning, didn't you say that you wanted to fight a few moves? If you and An Zhi continue to quarrel, I will leave." Gu Bei reminded with a smile.
When Xiao Anning heard this, he immediately stopped playing with his brother, smiled, and walked quickly to Gu Bei. "Third brother, let's start!"
The two exchanged a few moves quickly. Although Xiao Anning was also quite good, he was definitely not as good as Gu Bei. After a dozen moves, he was defeated. "Not bad, you have improved again. But I seem to have seen your last move somewhere before." Gu Bei said thoughtfully.
Xiao An Ning pursed her lips, with a little grievance and unwillingness: "Didn't I still lose to you..."
Seeing this, Gu Bei couldn't help but find it a little funny: "I have been on the battlefield for so many years. If I can't even beat a little girl like you, wouldn't it be embarrassing?"
Xiao An Ning replied unconvincedly: "What's wrong with a little girl? One day, I will become a female general..."
Gu Bei chuckled, his eyes full of teasing: "Okay, I think it's okay."
"Third brother, what you said is not sincere at all." Xiao An Ning said sadly, pouting her lips and looking dissatisfied.
"Okay, get up. I plan to go to the Su Mansion in the afternoon. Do you want to go with me?" Gu Bei raised his eyebrows and smiled.
"Are we going to Captain Su's house? I'll go!" Xiao An Ning immediately became excited when he heard it and agreed excitedly.
"Now he is the General of the Central Army, so you should call him General Su." Gu Bei reminded.
Xiao Anning stuck out her tongue: "I know, General Gu."