"Why?"
Jiang Jiu explained, "Because I've already become brothers with my older brother and second brother. Dad said this is called the 'Oath of the Peach Garden.'"
Aunt Jiang was taken aback. "What? You're calling them older brothers already? You just met them! You haven't even seen the other one!"
She sighed, shaking her head in disbelief.
Si Nian pulled her son over. "By the way, this is my son, Zhou Ze Han. Xiao Han, you should call her 'Aunt Jiang.'"
Zhou Ze Han looked at his new "brother" with sparkling eyes, thrilled at how charming he was. He never expected to make a new friend so quickly, and one who was ready to be his little brother! Clearly, he had a talent for being a leader.
With newfound confidence, he straightened his little chest. Since Jiang Jiu was his brother, that made Aunt Jiang his grandmother too. He called out, "Hello, Aunt Jiang!"
Seeing that Zhou Ze Han looked about the same age as her grandson, Aunt Jiang couldn't help but smile fondly. "Xiao Han, you're so adorable!"
Jiang Jiu chimed in, "My second brother's mom is really beautiful, like a fairy."
Zhou Ze Han's eyes lit up.
With a proud grin, he declared, "Yeah, I look like my mom!"
Si Nian couldn't help but laugh at her son's logic.
Zhou Ze Dong waited at the door for a while, then stepped outside.
He overheard his younger brother's enthusiastic proclamation and paused, his mouth twitching. No matter how you round it, there's no way he could look like their mom! His brother was such a fool!
...
He walked over and glanced at the duo across the way. It took him a moment to realize they were the neighbors his brother had mentioned.
Si Nian noticed him and gently patted his head. "This is my eldest son, Zhou Ze Dong. Xiao Dong, this is Aunt Jiang and her grandson, Jiang Jiu."
Zhou Ze Dong and Zhou Ze Han couldn't have been more different. While he wasn't much taller, he exuded a mature aura. He nodded indifferently, saying little. It was as if he had no desire to make friends.
Having lived in Happy Village for so many years, no one had ever approached him. It was not just his personality; his cold features made it hard for peers to connect.
Jiang Jiu's eyes sparkled as he saw the cool older brother. He dashed over, calling out cheerfully, "Big Brother! I'm your third younger brother!"
Zhou Ze Dong was momentarily taken aback.
Was his brother starting to make up relatives again?
Aunt Jiang observed the boy with mild surprise. The calm demeanor of Zhou Ze Dong was a stark contrast to the other child. Were they really brothers?
She turned to Si Nian. "Comrade Si, you just moved in. Are you planning to find a school for the kids around here?"
Si Nian nodded. "Yes, we've already found one."
Aunt Jiang's expression shifted to one of regret. "I was going to introduce you to some options. My grandson is also in second grade; they might be good companions. Which school did you choose? If it's not too far, I could see about transferring my grandson there too."
"It's at the City Foreign Language Primary School," Si Nian replied.
Aunt Jiang paused, her eyes widening. That school was well-known throughout the city. It was the only foreign language school with a long history, and its tuition was quite steep. Clearly, this young couple was in a good financial position.
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