Chapter 396: Master Duanshui
In the blink of an eye, the vacation was over. The family took a flight back to Yangcheng.
Life in Yangcheng was much the same as before. If there was any difference, it was that the children's personalities had become much more cheerful. After class, Lin Feng would receive calls from the children, reporting on their studies and daily activities.
"Daddy, we had egg tarts today. Everyone else had one, but I had two!"
"Okay, but if you're still hungry, you need to tell your teacher. Don't be shy, alright?"
"Daddy, Tian Tian said my phone watch is pretty today! She wants to buy one too and even asked me how much it cost!"
"Hmm, that's great! Our Third Treasure's is indeed very nice!"
Because they had phone watches, Lin Feng would receive calls from the children as soon as class was out. The same went for Zhang Yuxi, but she could only answer when it was convenient. After all, how could she pick up while teaching a class? As time went on, she'd often look at her phone only to find numerous missed calls, which made her feel guilty.
"Honey, when you take the kids to school tomorrow, could you ask their teacher for a copy of the class schedule?"
"Sure."
With the schedule in hand, whenever Zhang Yuxi missed a call, she would be sure to call them back during their breaks.
In what felt like the blink of an eye, the semester had slipped away. How time flies! It was time for another parent-teacher meeting, this time to discuss the upcoming break.
Mr. Li began, "This semester, the children have grown another year older. They're much more sensible than they were in the lower grade and know how to follow the rules in class...
"Because the weather wasn't on our side this year, we unfortunately couldn't hold the autumn sports meet. There was nothing we could do about it, and we hope you all can understand.
"We've checked the forecast, and it looks like January will be full of clear, sunny days, so we wanted to ask if the parents would like to hold the sports meet then? If you agree, parents who sign up can participate alongside their children!
"We made this decision because the children kept asking about the sports meet. They've been looking forward to it for so long! They often ask me, 'Mr. Li, when are we going to have our sports meet?' You tell me, how am I supposed to answer that?"
More than half of the parents agreed. The event had originally been scheduled for December, but the heavens had stubbornly delivered a month of light rain, overcast skies, and gusty winds. The school had even booked a stadium, but they had to cancel when it turned out that professional athletes needed to use it.
Mr. Li called out the names of those signing up while another teacher took notes.
"Are there any other parents who'd like to participate? If not, then for the parents who are participating, we'll order the outfits based on the numbers we previously collected!
"We'll set the date for January 7th, and the location will be right here at the school! Dear parents, please, please don't forget. I'll be calling each of you to remind you before the 7th."
When the parents shared the good news with their children, they were all ecstatic. Kids, after all, just love to play.
Furthermore, their performance this time was a martial arts routine they had been practicing for a long time. The outfits they ordered were martial arts uniforms. Mr. Li had shown them pictures, and the uniforms looked amazing, which only raised their expectations.
Zhang Yuxi was also happy when she heard the news. "That's great. It's better than having the kids get their hopes up for nothing!"
When the third of the month arrived, the performance costumes were delivered, and parents came to the school to pick them up. All they needed was a quick wash at home, and they would be ready to wear on the seventh. The moment the clothes were home, the quadruplets couldn't wait to try them on.
Fourth Treasure struck a pose. "Daddy, do I look handsome?"
Lin Feng laughed. "Our son is super handsome!"
This time, the school had also provided the children with soft toy swords, which the kids absolutely loved. The quadruplets demonstrated their entire routine for Lin Feng. The movements were simple yet looked very good, and when they finished, the couple applauded enthusiastically.
「On the day of the event, they arrived at the school at 7:30 A.M., just as the teacher instructed.」
Each class had a different performance, complete with unique costumes and props. The quadruplets, however, were convinced that their uniforms were the coolest. To fit the occasion, Lin Feng had styled Second Treasure's and Third Treasure's hair into two buns, tying them with red silk ribbons that matched their outfits. They looked spirited and adorable.
The personality differences between Second and Third Treasure were becoming more and more obvious. Second Treasure's vibrant, outgoing nature and Third Treasure's quiet, docile demeanor were now clearly distinguishable just from their expressions. Standing beside Lin Feng, one dynamic and one serene, they were a beautiful sight.
But when they emerged after having their makeup done, Lin Feng couldn't help but palm his forehead. As always, the blush was applied with such gusto it seemed ready to take flight. Their little cheeks looked both festive and full of spirit! The boys were no different.
The parents, now seasoned veterans, carried their children's little chairs downstairs and found their spots in the designated area. The section for the intermediate class was different from their old spot in the junior class; this time, it was farther from the stage. Mr. Li had told them that their Intermediate Class One was the first to perform, so they had to be quick. This time, their class hadn't been selected for the other performance slot, as it was another class's turn.
They had been seated for less than five minutes when the familiar sports meet music began to play. The children who were performing had already lined up, waiting for their turn to take the stage. After a speech from the school officials, the autumn sports meet officially began.
The host announced from the stage, "First up, we have the children from Intermediate Class One! They will be bringing us a performance titled 'Little Martial Arts'! Let's give them a warm welcome!"
With that, all the children from Intermediate Class One ran into the arena shouting, "AHHH!" and quickly arranged themselves into formation. The music had started the moment they rushed in. The song was pleasant, with catchy, easy-to-sing lyrics, and the children sang along as they waved the swords in their hands. The routine consisted of just a few repeated movements and wasn't complex.
First Treasure and Fourth Treasure had practiced Taekwondo, so their movements were much sharper than the other children's, and their expressions were on point. Just then, all the other children ran to the side, leaving only First and Fourth Treasure in the center.
Huh? Were they about to unleash a special move?
Suddenly, First and Fourth Treasure executed a side kick, followed by a spinning kick. The moves were incredibly cool. Fourth Treasure, standing in the middle, looked both fierce and cute with his serious expression. After perfectly completing their special sequence, they rejoined the others and resumed the earlier, simpler routine.
Zhang Yuxi and Lin Feng were stunned. The teacher had never sent videos of the practice to the parents' group chat, nor had she asked them to supervise the children's practice at home. They had no idea that First Treasure and Fourth Treasure had extra moves and thought they looked absolutely incredible!
Zhang Yuxi grabbed Lin Feng's hand. "Honey! The kids were all so amazing!"
This time, it wasn't just First and Fourth Treasure who shone; Second and Third Treasure didn't lag behind either. The performance ended perfectly as they all shouted "HA!" in unison. The sound was so loud and synchronized that it was startling. The children exited the stage in an orderly fashion, circling around from the back to return to their class area.
Zhang Yuxi immediately hugged Fourth Treasure and smothered him with kisses. "Fourth Treasure, you were amazing! You were so cool just now!" Her eyes sparkled. "How did you do that? It was fantastic!"
Fourth Treasure's expression was a picture of pride. "Because I know how!"
Zhang Yuxi then turned and hugged First Treasure, who was right behind him. "Our First Treasure was also amazing today, super cool! Mommy recorded everything, and I'll send it to Grandma and Grandpa later!"
Lin Feng held Third Treasure. "Are you tired?"
Third Treasure shook her head, her cheeks flushed. "Not tired! Daddy, did I look cool?"
Lin Feng looked at her with pure admiration. "Very cool!"
All four children were the apples of their eyes. He did his best to be perfectly fair, ensuring that each of his precious children received equal love and attention.
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