Chapter 135: Chapter 135: Missing My Sister
The parents quickly figured out what happened.
The youngest boy was the only one who went wild swimming.
His swimming skills were great, and with the recent temperatures being as high as during summer, he confidently got into the water without warming up... and ended up getting a cramp and drowning.
Then three kids passed by, one of whom could swim, and went into the water to rescue him but also got a cramp.
Bao Cong was nearby and noticed two kids drowning, so he immediately jumped in. The two kids grabbed onto him tightly out of instinct to survive, which hindered the rescue, and all three ended up drowning.
Finally, Gu Miaomiao came treading on water, lifted them up directly, and tossed them to the shore.
Bao Cong touched his bruised cheek and yelled loudly, "I told you I was wrongfully accused!"
Bao Cong’s father sneered, "Your intention to save people is good, but what did I say before? In such situations, find an adult! Even adults can encounter problems during rescues, let alone a child like you?"
He raised his fist, "No wild swimming! Warm up before entering the water in special situations! Call for an adult if there’s trouble! Repeat it, or I’ll hit you again."
Bao Cong could only mumble the words back unwillingly.
Indeed, he also felt a little scared when he was in the water, and seeing his crying mom made him more remorseful.
However, seeing the Little Heroine surrounded by people, he squeezed in with a big heart.
"Master Miaomiao, let me pay my respects!"
Tuanzi waved her hand in refusal, "I don’t accept disciples; Miaomiao is still young."
Su Chaomu and Liu Bai also saw her rescue, and the former, who is always straightforward, said, "Miaomiao sister, we’re so close, why not take me as a disciple?"
He fantasized about learning martial arts well, maybe becoming a hero saving damsels like in TV dramas; how romantic!
Though Liu Bai’s personality is awkward and couldn’t utter the words of discipleship, his bright eyes clearly had the same idea.
While the kids were obsessed with martial arts, the adults were sincerely thanking Tuanzi. Bao Cong’s father said, "All guests come to my house for dinner tonight; I want to thank the savior."
The parents of the other two kids also said, "Come to our house tomorrow to eat; you don’t need to cook."
Bao Cong’s father: "You might as well all come to my house to eat from now on."
The program crew: "..." This would cut the show’s highlights in half.
Tuanzi went home surrounded by a group of kids.
On the way, she put on a serious face and lectured the kids who liked wild swimming, sincerely rejecting the discipleship requests. However, her attitude was different when facing the system.
[Miaomiao: Little Gu, you said before that it was hard to establish a sect. But look, if Miaomiao wishes, she can have so many disciples.]
The system, based on this, imagined her proudly raising her chin and happily wagging her tail.
[Ancient Martial System: If these kids see you being so smug, they might not want to become your disciples.]
Upon hearing this, Tuanzi’s expression grew more serious, unknowingly channeling her Inner Strength.
Kids are just like small animals, always sensitive to danger.
At that moment, they felt like being stared at by a fierce beast and shivered one by one.
As they approached House No. 3, they each found an excuse to run off.
Tuanzi: "Eh?"
Where did the compliments go?
The parents of the three kids came together to House No. 3 to express their gratitude.
The Gu Peihai brothers remained calm in front of outsiders, but as soon as the others left, Gu Peihai directly brought the person into the room.
Tuanzi instinctively took two steps back.
The two brothers are a bit odd, huh?
Gu Peihai’s expression changed several times, "You did well, but..."
"You also need to pay attention to your own safety," Gu Wangchao chimed in.
He squatted down and carefully embraced his sister.
"Luckily, you know Qinggong." Not only did you save those three kids, but you also ensured your own safety. Otherwise, with your kindness, if you had just jumped into the water to rescue them, something might have gone wrong.
Thinking of that possibility, Gu Wangchao’s worry and self-blame surged.
Feeling the slight tremor of the other person, Tuanzi hurried to hug him.
"Miaomiao is fine, see," she freed one arm and tried hard to flex her muscles, "Miaomiao is very strong and healthy."
Gu Wangchao cooperatively looked at her arm, which was soft and white, like a lotus root.
"Be careful next time, always put your safety first."
He patted his sister’s head.
Tuanzi instinctively nuzzled against his palm, like a well-behaved kitten.
"Mhm mhm, Miaomiao knows, big brother said so too."
As the three families covered tonight’s dinner and tomorrow’s breakfast and lunch, the five groups of guests in this issue no longer needed to scramble for food.
The vegetables had sprouted, but for transplantation, they had to wait for the next issue. It would take one to two weeks to reach the busy rice harvest period.
Everyone, with nothing to do, started visiting around the village, occasionally learning skills from Master Zhao and Master Sun. They picked osmanthus with the villagers, made snacks, brewed osmanthus wine, and dried them for tea.
Wherever they went, the cameras followed.
So the audience once again enjoyed the idyllic scenery, the refreshing and beautiful flower fields, the bountiful orchards, and the simple rural life.
Whenever Tuanzi found the bamboo at Master Zhao’s house insufficient, she would help cut bamboo in the bamboo grove.
The teaching process of the Qimei Stick Technique and Tai Chi Sword was also smooth.
The second episode concluded successfully.
Tuanzi and the three returned to Gu Peihai’s home.
Gu Rui and his wife opened the door to see their two sons standing shoulder to shoulder, feeling emotional.
"How long has it been since you brothers were this close?"
Gu Rui hurried them to change shoes and saw Tuanzi looking eagerly, quickly lifting her up.
"Was it tiring recording the program?"
Tuanzi shook her head, taking a deep breath as the aroma of food rushed in ahead.
"Little Glutton," Gu Rui chuckled.
The second uncle and aunt’s attitude was naturally kind, and Tuanzi felt quite comfortable staying with this family.
Even knowing her big brother went abroad, she didn’t fuss, obediently sending voice messages, reminding him to rest, and at the end, sweetly saying, "I miss big brother a lot, does big brother miss Miaomiao?"
There was a time difference between the two countries.
Gu Cheng, busy for the entire day, listened to the voice messages at 3 a.m. back home.
Hearing his sister’s soft and sweet voice, he couldn’t help but smile.
He found it hard to say some things aloud, but typing was alright.
[Big brother misses Miaomiao too.]
The next day.
Tuanzi strolled around, but not seeing her two cousins, had to ask her pretty aunt.
"They went out for a walk."
Mu Xue suddenly paused, "It seems like they haven’t walked together for a long time."
Tuanzi covered her mouth and giggled.
Mu Xue looked down to see her niece smiling with her eyes curved, quickly getting caught up in her joy.
"Does Miaomiao also want to go for a walk? Does aunt want to join?"
Mu Xue wasn’t comfortable with a child going out alone, even though the neighborhood security was good.
A big hand holding a small one, the two went out for a while.
On the way, Mu Xue received a call.
Tuanzi waved her hand, "Aunt, you can answer the phone; Miaomiao will just wander around in your view."
Mu Xue nodded.
Tuanzi wandered until she reached a flowerbed, her petite, white ears twitched.
[Ancient Martial System: You’re eavesdropping]
[Miaomiao: No, no, there’s no one around here]
[Ancient Martial System: I detected two red dots a hundred meters away; it’s your two cousins]
Tuanzi whistled.
She patted her small ears, "Ah, isn’t it normal for martial artists to have good hearing?"