Standing almost a hundred meters outside the Yang family courtyard, Yang Mengchen stood elegantly, watching Yang Chengrong who was gradually approaching, with a depth in his ink-black eyes that seemed bottomless.

"Jiujiu, what are you doing here?" Yang Chengrong asked with a face full of confusion and concern, "Why is Chengyou not with you?"

Instead of answering, Yang Mengchen asked back, "Did big brother meet with Zhang Lianhua?"

Seeing the solemn expression on his sister's face, Yang Chengrong's gaze flickered slightly, but he still nodded honestly.

"I'm not trying to interfere with big brother's love affairs," Yang Mengchen said earnestly once more. "But that Zhang Lianhua truly isn't a suitable match for big brother. From now on, it's best for big brother not to be alone with her, and if you accidentally encounter her, leave quickly to avoid any rumors or gossip."

"Don't worry, Jiujiu, I'll be careful." Yang Chengrong, who had already seen Zhang Lianhua's true nature, naturally would not be deceived by her again.

Yang Mengchen did not fail to notice the disgust and regret in Yang Chengrong's eyes as a bloodthirsty cold smile swiftly crossed her slightly lifted lips.

How dare she hurt her big brother—Zhang Lianhua was simply unforgivable!

"Not all women in this world know how to respect themselves; many with impure intentions only think about relying on men to change their lives and will stop at nothing to do so. If you encounter them and do not wish to be entangled, the best method is to stay far away, understand?"

Sons of affluent families are arranged concubines as soon as they turn sixteen or seventeen, and big brother was already sixteen, handsome and steady, with a pure and honest nature. Moreover, as the family's conditions improved, if big brother did not become more aware and guarded, it would be easy for him to be calculated by those women with ulterior motives.

Realizing his sister was acting for his own good, Yang Chengrong solemnly expressed that he would indeed be extra careful in the future.

Many years later, Yang Chengrong, having dodged numerous 'gentle and fragrant' traps, brought his wife to thank his sister profusely for the earnest guidance she had given him that day.

The other Six Sons of the Yang Family were also frequently targeted, but thanks to their sister's repeated reminders, they were always alert and managed to avoid these situations.

Since big brother already had a deep understanding, Yang Mengchen spoke no further so as not to wound his pride.

After dinner, as everyone came to the Yang family to help move the blackboard and chalk to the ancestral hall, they were startled to see Xiao Guai returning with a large group of jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards.

"Don't be afraid!"

Yang Mengchen waved her hand to signal everyone to calm down, and explained with a smile, "I thought about you all going to the ancestral hall to study and learn to read.

With no one at home to protect it, or only the elderly and children left, if someone with ill-intentions took the opportunity to slip into your homes to steal or worse, it could lead to severe losses or even harm to the elderly and children;

Therefore, I asked Xiao Guai to invite them to guard and protect your homes. Don't worry, they are all well-behaved and won't harm you, nor the livestock at home;

Of course, if you are still concerned, you can go back and bring the elderly and children to the ancestral hall. As for the livestock at home, you can reinforce some protective measures and lock the doors well. They will only stand guard outside the main entrance and won't enter your homes."

"Thank you, Jiujiu!"

The people were very moved that Jiujiu had thoughtfully considered everything for them. Still, they were not reassured about the jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards. After moving the blackboard and chalk to the ancestral hall, they planned to do as Jiujiu suggested and take the elderly and children home, in addition to strengthening the protective measures and locking up.

Understanding everyone's concerns, Yang Mengchen smiled casually, then walked over to the group of animals with Xiao Guai and gave them a few careful instructions.

Animals either shook their heads and swayed their bodies or scratched their paws and wagged their tails, or gave a slight roar, obviously responding to Yang Mengchen, each with an adorably clumsy demeanor.

The sight amazed and astounded everyone; indeed, Jiujiu was a fortunate and blessed child. Not only was she guarded by an auspicious White Tiger, but now even these animals seemed to follow her commands.

Xiao Wanxue and her attendants stared at Yang Mengchen with stars in their eyes, utterly impressed.

Upon reaching the ancestral hall, everyone automatically lined up to receive chalk and a blackboard. Desks and benches were also neatly arranged both inside and outside the building.

Due to the large number of people, Yang Mengchen divided them into more than a dozen classes. Fortunately, Yang Changsheng and Zhou Daming's families had learned the "Three-Character Classic," the "Thousand Character Classic," and arithmetic. Coupled with Xiao Wanxue and her attendants as well as the people from the Yang family, there were enough instructors.

After consulting with the village head and the Lizheng, Yang Mengchen arranged for a class of middle-aged men and all the elderly to study in the large courtyard of the ancestral hall. The women and girls, along with the younger children, studied in the rooms, while the rest of the men went to the square. Since it was still early, there was no inconvenience for everyone.

According to the rules set by Yang Mengchen, after studying for half an hour, everyone practiced Tai Chi for a quarter of an hour before reluctantly returning home.

When they returned home and saw that the animals had already gone up the mountain in groups, leaving everything in the house intact, they were all relieved.

Calling his seven brothers to Sixth Brother's room, Yang Mengchen distributed seven pills to them and explained their effects and precautions, making them overjoyed.

Xiao Guai had watched over the seven brothers all night until the foul smell from their bodies woke them up at dawn. Fortunately, it was already warm, so they washed three times with cold water to remove the sticky black filth without disturbing anyone at home.

Seeing his brothers looking refreshed and clear-headed as if they had been reborn, especially with their eyes shining like stars, Yang Mengchen was very satisfied and began to impart the various skills he had learned from the special forces in his previous life.

After breakfast, Yang Mengchen handed the blueprints he had drawn the day before to Zhou Daming, who led all the people who had signed up to start cultivating dry fields while the village head and Lizheng supervised.

As for the herbal medicine base, Yang Mengchen had already entrusted it to Yang Changsheng and had also signed contracts with fifty villagers to help manage the herbs.

In the blink of an eye, several days passed. During breakfast one day, Shen Qiulan hesitated for a long time before saying to Yang Mengchen, "Jiujiu, your grandmother came to me yesterday. She said your cousins would also like to come over to learn and read. What do you think?"

"Your cousins from the Wu family (and from the Liu family) also want to come," Wu Xuelan and Liu Xiuyun said in unison.

Yang Mengchen pondered for a moment, "The cousins from the Liu family can come, but it's inconvenient for the other two families' cousins. After all, they live too far away to make it home safely if they stay late after learning and practicing. We also wouldn't be at ease, and we don't have enough room to accommodate them;

How about we let the female cousins from both families squeeze in at our house? As for the male cousins, it's better for them to go to the town's schoolhouse. Firstly, the teaching quality there is better and more formal, and secondly, we can afford to pay the tuition. I was planning to send a few brothers to the town's schoolhouse anyway, so they might as well go together."

"I'm not going to the schoolhouse!" No sooner had Yang Mengchen spoken than Yang Chengning was the first to refuse.

Yang Chengxuan immediately echoed, "I'm not going to the schoolhouse either."

The other five sons all agreed with the two of them.

"Why?" Yang Mengchen asked, looking puzzled at his brothers, while the senior members of the Yang family remained silent, expressing no opinion.

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