Pei Anchen raised his big, clear, black-and-white eyes and cast a faint glance at his uncle. That little look clearly conveyed that the question was incredibly childish and completely lacked logic.

He pointed his chubby little finger at the white sneakers on Pei Yunzhou's feet. His milky little voice carried a hint of subtle disdain. Footsteps, heavy, rushed, just like Uncle.

And also, only you, Uncle, would play such a boring game.

Pei Anchen placed special emphasis on this last sentence.

Pei Yunzhou was speechless.

Choked by this series of precise accusations, he opened his mouth but failed to find a single suitable word to refute him.

Unable to hold back, Pei Yunzhou reached out and rubbed the little guy's soft hair. You little brat! You are only two years old! Does your observation have to be so sharp? Does your logic have to be so clear?

This IQ, this brain, Sister-in-law, he absolutely, definitely takes after you!

Pei Yunzhou wailed, turning his head to look at the doorway.

Shen Nanchu, who had been standing at the door taking in this entire display of IQ crushing, finally could not help but burst into laughter, her eyes curving into crescents.

Mom is back.

Pei Anchen's face, which originally bore a bit of helplessness and disdain, instantly bloomed with a bright radiance, like a spring breeze melting an icy river.

Without hesitation, he abandoned his uncle and his great-grandfather who was playing with him. Stretching his two chubby little legs, he charged toward Shen Nanchu at top speed like a little cannonball, his feet thumping against the floor.

Mom!

That soft, sweet call instantly struck the softest part of Shen Nanchu's heart.

She quickly squatted down, opened her arms, and steadily caught the little guy who threw himself into her embrace.

Pei Anchen buried his head in his mother's arms, rubbing against her affectionately. He reached out his chubby little hand and carefully touched Shen Nanchu's cheek. Mom, you are finally back.

His tone carried a trace of imperceptible grievance and deep longing.

Yes, Mom is back.

Shen Nanchu's heart melted completely. She lowered her head and kissed her son's smooth, full forehead, then pressed her cheek against his tender little face. Did you miss Mom?

Pei Anchen nodded vigorously, his little arms tightly hugging his mother's neck.

I missed you.

But immediately after, as if remembering something, his little brows furrowed slightly.

When Mom was not home, Great-grandpa was very bored. He made me play hide-and-seek with him three times a day.

Uncle has been a bit silly lately. As soon as he comes back, he asks me strange questions, like how many legs a frog has.

I had Grandma read Dad's letter three times, and I remembered it all.

He paused, raised his little face, and with a slightly proud expression, added the most important demonstration of his achievements.

I ate my meals properly all by myself, finishing a whole bowl every time. I also slept well and did not kick off the blankets. And also...

Pei Anchen emphasized, his little expression extremely serious.

I did not cry.

This report of his, with its clear logic, prominent key points, and accompanying personal summary and achievement presentation, amused Shen Nanchu to no end.

Our Anchen is so amazing! You can discipline yourself, and you even remember what Dad said in his letter?

Shen Nanchu tapped his little nose, deliberately teasing him.

Then how about Mom tests you? Mom brought you a gift from this business trip. Can you guess what it is?

Shen Nanchu patted her bag.

Pei Anchen tilted his little head. His black, grape-like eyes rolled nimbly and alertly, but he did not answer right away.

First, he looked at the backpack Shen Nanchu had brought back. It did not look like it contained any large toys or a lot of food.

He thought for a moment, then raised his little face and carefully observed his mother's smiling eyes.

It is not food.

He sniffed gently with his little nose.

There is no smell of candy. It is not a toy either.

His small hands squeezed the thickness of the satchel.

There is no hard box.

Finally, Pei Anchen had his answer.

It is a book. Or, pictures.

Shen Nanchu's eyes were full of smiles.

As expected of her son, he inherited her smarts.

Indeed, what she brought back was not an ordinary children's gift. Instead, she had used her rare break times to draw a few small pencil sketches of the local scenery in her sketchbook.

Wow! How is our Anchen so smart! You are simply a little Sherlock Holmes!

Shen Nanchu praised him generously.

She carefully took out those few well-preserved sketch papers from her bag.

Look, this is where Mom went for her business trip. It is different from our capital city!

Pei Anchen took the textured drawing papers and looked at them very seriously. His little brows gathered slightly, making him look exceptionally focused.

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Why?

Shen Nanchu was a little curious about what her son was thinking.

Because there are many people!

Pei Anchen answered as a matter of course.

The leaves are not moving, there is no wind at all.

Shen Nanchu was slightly stunned, not expecting Pei Anchen to observe so carefully.

Grandpa Pei's eyes were brimming with admiration.

Our little Anchen is just so smart, he even noticed this.

After saying that, Grandpa Pei glanced at Pei Yunzhou.

Old Fourth, did you see that?

Look at you, you definitely did not see it.

Pei Yunzhou was speechless.

Fine!

He was the control group once again!

It was fine. Being a foil for Pei Yunxi alone was one thing, adding little Anchen to the mix was fine too.

Pei Yunzhou decided to just roll with it.

Grandpa, it is all thanks to my contrast that we can highlight our little Anchen's brilliance and wit.

That is right!

Little Pei Anchen nodded, his face full of agreement.

Thank you, Uncle.

Pfft.

Pei Yunxi, who walked out of the living room, could not help but laugh out loud.

Old Fourth, look at you!

You had better read more books. Be careful, or in the future when little Anchen asks you a question, you will not be able to answer it.

After all, our little Anchen is incredibly smart!

Pei Yunxi's words won Pei Anchen's approval.

Auntie is right. Last time I asked Uncle a question, he went to look it up in a book.

Pei Yunzhou tried to save his face.

You asked me what Chinese character is made of three dragons? And what character is made of four dragons?

I have never seen them, should I not check the dictionary?

If you do not believe me, ask around. Who would know what characters you were asking about?

Pei Anchen looked completely unconvinced. Mom would know without checking a dictionary.

Shen Nanchu blinked. Well then! It is the character Da and the character Zhe, right?

Pei Yunzhou was speechless.

Little Pei Anchen's face was full of pride. Uncle, you see, Mom knows.

Pei Yunzhou smiled awkwardly.

It turned out the clown was himself all along.

The look Pei Yunzhou gave Shen Nanchu was somewhat resentful.

Sister-in-law, how could you know?

Even if you knew, how could you say it out loud?

At the very least, leave me some face!