Rebirth of Bloody Romance

The setting sun shines on the bluestone slabs of the old Beijing alleys, adding a bit of tranquility and peace to this ancient neighborhood. Zhou Xiaobai just got off work and dragged her tired body into the house, but she didn't expect that Zhong Yuemin had already been waiting in the house, and pulled her into the house with a serious face.

"Zhong Yuemin, what are you doing? Mom and the others are watching us!" Zhou Xiaobai struggled shyly, but failed to break free from Zhong Yuemin's strong arms.

Zhong Yuemin did not answer her, but stared into her eyes, as if trying to find out something. His brows were furrowed, and his face was full of confusion and puzzlement. Zhou Xiaobai felt a little scared by his gaze, and an inexplicable sense of tension surged in her heart.

"Wife, can you tell me what's going on with our daughter's schooling? How come I didn't know about it?" Zhong Yuemin finally spoke. His voice was a little low, but every word was full of power.

Zhou Xiaobai immediately understood what Zhong Yuemin meant when she heard this. She breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it was something else! Then she explained, "Yuemin, you misunderstood. I didn't hide it from you on purpose, because you were not at home at that time. I just felt that there was no need to tell you about this. My parents and I discussed the matter of my daughter going to school, and we felt that sending her to school now was a good choice. As you know, my daughter has always been very smart, and it would be good for her to receive education early."

"My daughter is still so young, what kind of school can she go to?"

This was the first time Zhou Xiaobai had seen Zhong Yuemin get angry with her since they got married. When was the last time? It should have been more than ten years ago, when they were still in the passionate period of love, and Zhong Yuemin got angry with her because of a trivial matter. However, today, this sudden anger made Zhou Xiaobai feel a little helpless.

She looked at Zhong Yuemin in front of her. That familiar face seemed so strange at the moment. His furrowed brows and wide eyes seemed to swallow her. His voice also became unusually stern, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth: "My daughter is still so young, what school can she go to?"

Zhou Xiaobai was shocked by his words. She didn't expect Zhong Yuemin to be so opposed to her daughter's schooling. She originally thought that as a father, he would support his daughter's growth and hope that she could receive a better education. However, it seems that his ideas are completely different from hers.

"Yuemin, don't the kids in that school start going to school early? Some start at the age of three, and our daughter is already four and a half years old. We can't deprive our daughter of the opportunity to receive an education just because we are worried." Zhou Xiaobai's voice was gentle but firm. She hoped to use her words to resolve the doubts in Zhong Yuemin's heart.

Zhong Yuemin was a little stunned when he heard Zhou Xiaobai's words. What does that mean? Aren't children usually in preschool or education classes at the age of six or seven? What's the situation of going to school at the age of three? Isn't this the age for going to kindergarten in the future? Are there already kindergartens at this time?

"Wife, what did you say? Going to school at the age of three? Did I hear it right?" Zhong Yuemin scratched his head and asked the question that was in his mind.

Zhou Xiaobai smiled, with a mischievous look in his eyes. "That's right, she starts school at the age of three. Our daughter is considered old, and many other children are sent to kindergarten at the age of three."

"Kindergarten? Are there really kindergartens at this time?" Zhong Yuemin widened his eyes, his face full of curiosity.

"Oh, how come you don't even know this!" Zhou Xiao rolled his eyes at Zhong Yuemin.

Zhong Yuemin scratched his head with a confused expression on his face. He looked at Zhou Xiaobai with curiosity in his eyes. "Wife, I really don't know. When did the kindergarten start?" His words revealed a sense of surprise and curiosity, as if this question was a brand new discovery for him.

Zhou Xiaobai felt a surge of pride when she saw this. She finally found something that Zhong Yuemin didn't know, which made her feel a little satisfied. She straightened her back, with a proud smile on her face, and began to answer Zhong Yuemin's questions.

"It has been here for a long time!" Zhou Xiaobai's voice was filled with a hint of pride. "Yanjing No. 1949 Kindergarten was founded in 1954. At that time, the People's Republic of China had just been established and began to attach importance to early childhood education. It was originally named Yanjing No. Nursery School, and later changed to Yanjing No. Kindergarten in . Did you know that this kindergarten has a long history and profound cultural heritage?"

Zhong Yuemin listened with great interest. He nodded, indicating his agreement with Zhou Xiaobai's explanation. He then asked, "Then how did our daughter get in? You sound so high-class, it must not be easy to get in, right?"

Zhou Xiaobai smiled proudly and said, "Do you think anyone can get in? I went through a lot of trouble and used a lot of connections to get our daughter in. The educational resources there are rich and the teachers are strong, which is very beneficial to the growth of children. I don't want my child to lose at the starting line."

After hearing what Zhou Xiaobai said, Zhong Yuemin's tense nerves finally relaxed. The two sat side by side on the sofa, and the sunlight outside the window shone through the gaps in the curtains, sprinkling on the floor in patches, adding a bit of warmth to this cozy home.

"I think it's a good idea to let my daughter go to kindergarten now. It's just..." Zhong Yuemin said softly, tapping the armrest of the sofa with his fingers, as if thinking about the next topic.

Zhou Xiaobai smiled slightly. She understood Zhong Yuemin's worries. "I know what you are thinking, Yuemin. But the child will grow up slowly. We can't keep her with us forever."

Zhong Yuemin sighed and shook his head. "That's not what I meant. I just think that if children go to school too early, they may lose the fun of childhood. The girl is still so young, she should enjoy more carefree time. Besides, if she goes to school too early, she may not be able to keep up when she is in junior high school or high school."

Zhou Xiaobai held Zhong Yuemin's hand and said gently, "I understand your concerns, but kindergarten is not just about learning, it is also the starting point for children to get in touch with society and make friends. My daughter needs to adapt to collective life, which is good for her growth. Moreover, the first kindergarten focuses on art education, using folk songs, folk dances, folk music, folk art, and national literature to provide children with traditional art enlightenment education."

"Is this true? Why don't I believe it?"

"Do you think you're the only one who treats your daughter well? She's my own child, isn't she?"

Zhong Yuemin was a little worried. He had basically agreed to Xiao Shihua going to kindergarten, but he still had a little worry in his heart. "Will our girl be bullied? Those boys nowadays are so bad."

Zhou Xiaobai couldn't help but laugh when he heard what he said. He started to tease him. "Look at what you said. Can you be as bad as you were when you were little? With you like this, how can a girl get married when she grows up?"

Just when Zhong Yuemin was about to say something, he saw Xiao Shihua running towards him like a cheerful little bird. She had two ponytails and her eyes were sparkling with curiosity and anticipation.

"Dad, Mom, what are you talking about?" Xiao Shihua's voice was clear and pleasant. She blinked her big eyes and looked at the two of them curiously.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and gently touched Xiao Shihua's head. "I didn't say anything. We were just talking about your school life."

When Xiao Shihua heard the word "school", she immediately became nervous. She held Zhong Yuemin's hand tightly, with a trace of worry in her eyes. "Dad, don't you want me to go? If so, then I won't go."

"Girl, do you want to go?"

The little girl first glanced at him, then lowered her head and whispered, "I do."

Zhong Yuemin was happy when he heard this. "Okay, let's go. But, can dad teach you something?"

When the little girl heard that Zhong Yuemin was willing to let her go to kindergarten, she immediately became happy. "Okay, okay, Dad, what are you going to teach me?"

"Girl, daddy will teach you a set of self-defense skills, okay? If a bad guy bullies you in the future, you can beat him up." Zhong Yuemin's voice was low and powerful, revealing an unquestionable firmness.

Little Shihua raised her head curiously, her eyes sparkling. "Okay, Dad, I want to learn Kung Fu so that I can protect myself, my mother, and my brother."

Zhong Yuemin smiled, squatted down, and began to patiently teach Xiao Shihua some simple self-defense moves. He explained and demonstrated, and each move was performed in a standard and accurate manner.

Zhou Xiaobai watched from the side, her brows slightly furrowed. She knew what Zhong Yuemin was going to teach Xiao Shihua, but she felt mixed emotions. She was worried that Xiao Shihua was too young to master these skills, and she was even more worried that she would hurt others in her impulse.

"Yuemin, aren't you afraid that your daughter will hurt others?" Zhou Xiaobai finally couldn't help but ask.

Zhong Yuemin stopped what he was doing and turned to look at Zhou Xiaobai, his eyes firm and resolute. "That's better than being bullied by others. We have to learn to protect ourselves and can't always wait for others to save us."

Zhou Xiaobai was choked by his words. Although she was still worried, she couldn't say anything to refute. She knew that Zhong Yuemin was a responsible man, and he did this for Xiao Shihua's sake.

"Why are you like this? Do whatever you want." Zhou Xiaobai muttered, turned and walked out of the house, but he was still worried about this matter.

Zhong Yuemin looked at Zhou Xiaobai's back and sighed softly. He knew that Zhou Xiaobai was overly worried, but he also understood her feelings. As parents, their greatest wish is that their children can grow up safely and healthily.

Since that day, there was a pair of people practicing boxing in the yard in the morning. Zhong Yuemin got up early, walked to Xiaoshi's bed and gently woke her up. Xiaoshi rubbed her sleepy eyes and saw her father's resolute face, knowing that a new day of study had begun.

Zhong Yuemin, wearing simple training clothes, stood in the yard, teaching Xiao Shihua military boxing move by move. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows on them.

Although Xiao Shihua is young, she is very good at boxing. She imitates Zhong Yuemin's movements seriously. Although her movements are not standard, her seriousness makes people praise her.

I don't know if it's because the little girl is too young or because of Zhong Yuemin's genes. The little girl didn't suffer as much as the others. But every time she was tired, her face turned red, and her sweat dripped onto the ground and mixed with the soil.

"Dad, I'm so tired. Can I take a break?" Xiao Shihua stopped, put her hands on her hips, and her little face was covered with sweat.

Zhong Yuemin stopped, squatted down, gently wiped the sweat off Xiaoshi's forehead, and said with a smile, "Girl, you are definitely tired, but you know what? Every successful person has come to where he is today after countless efforts and persistence. Military boxing can not only exercise your body, but also cultivate your perseverance and persistence. Hang on a little longer, okay?"

After hearing what Zhong Yuemin said, Xiao Shihua was still a little tired, but a glimmer of determination flashed in her eyes. She nodded, gritted her teeth, stood up again, and continued to practice with Zhong Yuemin.

After practicing for a while, he asked, "Dad, can I take a break now?"

Seeing this, Zhong Yuemin felt both distressed and relieved. He walked to Xiao Shihua and gently wiped the sweat off her forehead. "You can take a break, but remember, exercising is like sharpening a knife, you can't give up halfway."

Xiao Shihua nodded, not quite understanding, and sat on the stone steps to rest. Zhong Yuemin sat next to her and began to tell her stories about his time in the army when he was young. Those exciting years, those comrades who fought side by side, those hard but fulfilling trainings... Xiao Shihua listened with great interest, her eyes sparkling with admiration for her father.

"Dad, I also want to be a great person like you." Xiao Shihua raised her head with a determined light in her eyes.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and touched her head. "As long as you work hard, you can do it. Military boxing can not only exercise your body, but also your will. You must remember that no matter what difficulties you encounter, you must not give up easily."

Xiao Shihua nodded heavily, as if she had engraved her father's words in her heart. She stood up, patted the dust off her body, and prepared to continue practicing.

Chen Yijun came over and saw the look on little Shihua's face. He began to complain to Zhong Yuemin. "Shihua is still so young, why did you let her practice this? Look how tired she is. Even if you, as a father, don't feel sorry for her, I feel so bad."

"Mom, it's just the beginning now. Once you become proficient and used to it, it will be fine."

"Why do you, a girl, practice this?"

"I want her to learn to protect herself and be able to defend herself."

"Who dares to bully my granddaughter?"

Xiao Shihua spoke for Zhong Yuemin. "Grandma, it has nothing to do with Dad. I just wanted to learn it myself."

"You are such a heartless kid, you only follow your father's lead. Okay, grandma won't care about you anymore."

Ning Wei came to find Zhong Yuemin, and saw Zhong Yuemin teaching Xiao Shihua Junxiu Quan and said, "Captain, I have found the women you asked me to find."

"Okay, let's start training."

"Hehe...Captain, it's the same if you teach one person, why don't you all come over and teach together?"

Zhong Yuemin glanced at him. "I have so much time, but you are the most important."

"Okay, I'll be your deputy, okay?"

"Aren't you a good teacher?"

"Captain, you know I'm not good at talking. I..."

"Sure, there are plenty of rooms here anyway, just arrange it."

"Okay Captain."