Holy crap, representing being a high school student!
Lin Yao was almost amused and angry by Lin Chengzhi's answer.
"At sixteen, it means you're no longer a child. It means you can get your ID card. It means you need to think twice before you act. It means you need to take criminal responsibility."
Lin Yao instructed his stupid nephew expressionlessly.
However, the stupid nephew being lectured still looked innocent. He knew all the things Lin Yao said, but what did they have to do with today's incident?
"If I remember correctly, both the third brother and the third sister - in - law are outstanding top students. How could they give birth to such a stupid thing like you? It was right for Ling Xiaobao to ask Miaomiao to go. Your original idea was completely wrong."
"Ah? Uncle Four, weren't you blaming me for luring Miaomiao out of school?" Lin Chengzhi was completely stunned. So why on earth did Lin Yao specifically call him over to scold him!
"I wasn't really that angry that you called Miaomiao out of school. We all know very well about Miaomiao's martial arts strength. Let alone a few good - for - nothing hooligans, even if she really encountered a few trained people, she would be more than a match for them. But from a father's perspective, it's natural to be unhappy that my daughter was lured out to fight. However, the person who called her out was her third brother who grew up with her. This represents the unity of our family's children, and I'm also gratified. But what you just said really shocked me. I didn't expect that your original idea was to ask Ling Xiaobao to call the brothers from the martial arts school to help you fight. You might as well just take your brain out and don't keep it around your waist. Just forget about it!"
Although there wasn't much fluctuation in Lin Yao's words, the momentum and the on - coming pressure were getting stronger and stronger. Lin Chengzhi was sweating cold sweat.
Lin Yao didn't continue talking but gave Lin Chengzhi enough time to think.
Lin Chengzhi, who was kneeling on the ground, carefully pondered over what Lin Yao said. Combined with the question of what sixteen years old represented, he was so scared that cold sweat broke out on his back.
"I understand. I thought wrongly. It's my fault."
Lin Chengzhi didn't say sorry anymore. This sorry should be given to the brothers from the martial arts school who were almost dragged into trouble by him, as well as Xiao Su and Ling Xiaobao who were involved in the mess.
"Got it? You're all big kids and in your adolescence. I can understand your youthful enthusiasm. But you can't drag all your friends around you into trouble because of your youthful enthusiasm. If you had called the kids from the martial arts school instead of Miaomiao today, it wouldn't have just been a matter of being surrounded in the alley. It would have been a group fight. Master Xuan Yuan only accepts male apprentices. Those kids have been practicing martial arts in the martial arts school since childhood. One of them can easily deal with four hooligans. Under Master Xuan Yuan's education, they are extremely united and are also affectionate and loyal kids. As Miaomiao's elder brother, they would definitely go to help you when you're in trouble and would do their best to fight back for you. You're all of a similar age, and many kids in the martial arts school are already adults or about to become adults. Once one of them gets carried away in the fight and can't stop in time, and causes any irreversible consequences, it won't just be something that can be settled with money. You'll have to pay a heavy price. Just think about it. Is it appropriate, enthusiastic, or loyal to ruin a good brother's future just because of your childish jealousy?"
Lin Yao's final series of three questions left Lin Chengzhi speechless.
These were all obvious hard truths. If the brothers from the martial arts school had really been called, the hooligans definitely wouldn't have been a match for them. But there was no guarantee that they wouldn't get carried away in the fight and cause some blood - shedding incident.
This kind of thing wasn't rare. It often happened in high schools and junior high schools. In the end, no one could escape legal sanctions.
"Miaomiao is only twelve years old, but her martial arts attainments are beyond the reach of many adults and even middle - aged people. She can easily take on that group of hooligans alone. It's precisely because she has such great abilities that I've been teaching her since childhood that if you can reason, then reason. If you really can't reason and the other side shows the intention to fight, then fight back. This is called self - defense. So Miaomiao never takes the initiative to provoke others. Even when there's a problem that needs to be solved by fighting, she will reason in her own way. Both morally and legally, Miaomiao isn't in the wrong. So it was completely okay for Ling Xiaobao to ask Miaomiao to help. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
"Nephew understands." Lin Chengzhi nodded. He was sincerely asking for advice and sincerely admitting his mistake.
Lin Yao sighed softly. Lin Chengzhi was the youngest child in the family before Miaomiao came. So the family had spoiled him a bit. He hadn't suffered much in society since childhood and had little experience. It was normal for him to only look at the surface when dealing with many things. He hoped that explaining things to him in such detail this time would help him grow a bit.
"How do you plan to solve the problem with your school senior and these hooligans?" Lin Yao asked, changing the topic when he saw that his nephew had really realized his mistake.
The kids in his own family couldn't really be left alone. If the method Lin Chengzhi thought of was still reckless and without considering the consequences, it would be better for the adults to step in.
"I... I actually haven't thought it through yet. I don't know how to solve it properly." Lin Chengzhi lowered his head, feeling extremely incompetent. His self - esteem was constantly being hurt.
"You're a child of the Lin family. In Nancheng, our family is the only one with the Lin surname that has a good reputation. Your grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, uncles, and aunts, including me, have fought desperately not only for ourselves but also to make your future days more comfortable and worry - free. Having the Lin surname isn't a bad thing. Revealing your family background isn't about using power to suppress others. As long as you use your power and family background in a good and reasonable way, it's not a bad thing." Lin Yao simply and implicitly pointed out a way for Lin Chengzhi.
Lin Chengzhi immediately understood what Lin Yao meant. He looked up in shock and asked, "But didn't mom, dad, and you all say that the children of the Lin family should keep a low profile and treat everyone equally no matter what their family background is?"
"Asking you to treat everyone equally means you should communicate with everyone with a normal heart. Don't be arrogant, don't be spoiled, and don't become a playboy. It doesn't mean that just anyone can step on the heads of the Lin family. Sometimes, our well - known families also need to save face."
This time, Lin Yao was really amused by his stupid nephew.
"I understand! Uncle Four, don't be angry! This time I really understand thoroughly!" Lin Chengzhi saw that he was almost making Lin Yao speechless from his stupidity. His survival instinct made him quickly use his brain.
"Alright, if you understand, go back and do your homework. I have a lot of work to deal with. I don't have time to educate you here."
Lin Yao rolled his eyes and drove Lin Chengzhi out of his office.
Lin Chengzhi smiled obsequiously and quickly got up from the ground and left.
This conversation was really eye - opening for him!