Chapter 721: Meeting Again
Suizi was a woman of action. Once she sensed something was amiss, she swiftly swung into action.
She pulled out an old, seldom-used sketch board and pencil from her closet, set up an easel, and brewed a pot of chrysanthemum tea.
This grand show of activity attracted the attention of her three children and her husband Tiegen, who was essentially just a big child himself.
A few people gathered around and Suizi seized the opportunity to deliver a mini lecture.
"I encourage you all to pursue a special skill, even if you might not need it for your future careers. For example, Jiaojiao, you play the piano, but you might not become a pianist in the future. I used to paint when I was young, and although I didn’t become a painter, look how it’s coming in handy now!"
"When did you ever paint as a kid? I recall that mom never taught you..." Yu Jingting, her husband, pointedly commented on his wife’s little fabrication.
Suizi glared at him. She was trying to teach the children a lesson and he was interrupting her?
"Cultivating a special skill nurtures confidence and perseverance. It also helps build emotional resilience. With these foundational qualities, you’ll have an underlying strength in everything you do."
"Is this how you were tricked by those extracurricular activities teachers? Those ignorant parents were easily fooled into handing over their money, not even considering if their child has the aptitude and wasting their time... haha... cough... but of course, mom is always right."
Yu Jingting, who’d inadvertently spoken a few words of truth, was given a harsh glare by his wife. If looks could kill, he’d already have been sliced as thin as lamb slices by Suizi’s stare.
"Parents who waste their time and money are the ones who fail to observe their children’s abilities or interests and randomly choose an activity. Our children, however, are all gifted and worth nurturing! They are the future of our country, the hope of our nation, so we can’t afford to let them slip through our hands!"