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Chapter 286 Now let’s watch the show

Lingshi looked at the children in front of him and began to explain to them seriously.

Zero Hour: "From the beginning, I know that your original intention of setting up this detective team was to help others, and it was also to help others."

"However, I probably haven't told you why I took over midway. It was because I thought your ideas were good, but you didn't have a better way to implement them."

Of course, Lingshi did not explicitly state their little thoughts, which was to become famous in school and have everyone admire them.

At zero o'clock, I briefly explained to them my ideas and the rules I set for them.

"First, I said at the beginning that we can only take action when safety is guaranteed. Secondly, there can't be two commanders in one operation. So, did you guys manage these two points last time?"

They shook their heads, and Lingshi continued:

"It seems you all know. First, you acted without ensuring safety. Second, the three of you changed the plan without authorization, which almost caused a disaster."

Huang Quan, who was listening nearby, echoed:

"You really need to reflect on this matter. You are dealing with real criminals. This is not a game where you can start over. You only have one life."

The three of them bowed their heads in unison to apologize, and Huang Quan nodded in satisfaction. Lingshi wanted to say something, but seeing that Huang Quan was interested, he didn't interrupt him.

Huang Quan: "If you make a mistake, you must correct it and reflect on it. I've read your apologies, but I don't think they're enough for you to remember. Starting today, for the next seven days, you all have to stand at attention for an hour, okay?"

When they heard this, they thought, it's just standing there, what's the difficulty? They agreed immediately, fearing that if they were even a second late they would regret disbanding the detective team.

Ling Cheng and Conan smiled without saying anything. The three of them had no idea what terrible thing they had agreed to. They were just waiting to see the show.

The three children immediately stood next to the other wall. At first they were very energetic. Huang Quan went over and corrected their posture, then started timing.

After a while, they started to make more and more little movements. First, Genta tickled himself, then Mitsuhiko secretly scratched the crotch of his pants, and Ayumi lifted her hair.

Zero hour also gave them ruthless training,

"Move, all three of you stand for ten more minutes."

"Eh--"

Midnight: "Add another ten minutes."

Now the three of them didn't dare to move anymore, for fear that Lingshi would ask for ten more minutes again.

Conan and Ling Cheng sat on the sidelines watching the show. Ling Cheng even went so far as to bring some snacks and eat them while watching.

This made Yuan Tai greedy and he accidentally moved his head.

Midnight: "Yuanta is moving, everyone add five minutes."

Yuantai suddenly felt two resentful gazes, and he immediately put away his greedy look and tried hard to resist the temptation.

Then there were bumps and bruises all over the place, and the punishment of standing for more than two hours did not end.

When they heard it was over at midnight, the three children immediately collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath as if they had just run five kilometers.

Conan went over with a drink to offer his condolences, but Yuan Tai couldn't help but complain.

"Conan, Uncle Zero's punishment is too terrible."

Conan laughed twice.

"Just laugh, it's easy now. I had to stand there holding a book before, but you don't have to."

Ayumi thought about the scene and thought, no, no, no, just standing is so tiring, and holding the book, how can she possibly hold on?

Mitsuhiko: "Conan, I don't think you are happy as Uncle Zero's child now. This is too scary."

Ling Cheng also brought over the drinks.

"Are you scared already? You can't even stick to the easiest of our house rules. It's probably because you're too lacking in exercise. You still have six days of standing in the corner as punishment. Come on."

After being reminded by Ling Cheng, the three little ones fell back wailing. Now they really understood it deeply and would never dare to do that again.

After all, the punishment was too terrible. I didn't expect Conan and Ling Cheng's parents to be so strict. Ayumi showed a sympathetic expression.

Conan could see it, and defended himself:

"Hey, hey, what weird things are you guys thinking about? I don't get punished that often."

Ling Cheng: "Indeed, our family rules are almost becoming useless. Luckily you're here. Let's try a different one next time."

The three of them shook their heads frantically, thinking it was a joke. They didn't want to try it, they weren't masochists.

Ling Cheng laughed out loud.

"And I'm really lacking exercise. If it were me, I could stand in the sun for hours. You guys are still indoors, which is great."

Ayumi couldn't help but scream,

"Ah, and even under the sun!?"

Ling Cheng then explained to them that this was military training from the Flower Growing Family. Some elementary schools were military academies and military training began in the fourth grade.

He was in the same situation. He had already suffered some hardships when he was still in the flower-growing family. The house rules they set at midnight were at most based on military training.

Of course, these are really hard for Conan who has never had military training. If Ling Cheng makes a mistake, these are too small a case for him, and he has to use other methods to punish him.

Mitsuhiko nodded as if he understood, then sighed and said, "Children of flower-growing families have a really hard time."

Ling Cheng: "It's not bad. After all, only when they are strong can the country be strong and not be bullied by foreign countries."

It was not too early to talk about this to the three children. Ling Cheng thought of something and inadvertently changed the subject, telling them about the unique delicacies and snacks of the Zhonghua family.

As they were talking, the five of them started a tea party without noticing. Lingshi and Huang Quan sat on the sofa on the other side, and from time to time they went over to give the children some snacks and drinks.

If the years could be so beautiful, there would seem to be nothing wrong with it, but happy times always pass quickly. After dinner at Lingshi's house, Huang Quan drove them back home.

I collapsed on the sofa at midnight, feeling so tired. Educating children is really troublesome. I am afraid that if I use too much force, they will become rebellious, and I am also afraid that if I don’t use enough force, they will make the same mistake again next time.

More importantly, that child is not his. He is not yet at the age where he can enjoy the comfort of retirement just by looking after a child.

Ling Cheng and Conan stretched. It was rare for them to sit together and chat for so long, and it was quite enjoyable to listen to Ling Cheng talk about so many things he didn't know about other places.

Ling Cheng was the one who worked the hardest. He talked non-stop the entire afternoon and drank cup after cup of water, otherwise his mouth would be dry from talking.

Lingshi: "You two, wash up and go back to rest early, it's getting late."

Conan agreed and walked back to the room slowly, while Ling Cheng was not in a hurry and ran to the midnight area.

"You're obviously looking forward to it, that's why you're angry."

Lingshi looked at him and ruffled Ling Cheng's hair.

"You are a child, don't try to guess what adults are thinking."

Ling Cheng struggled to escape and ran away, turning back to hum at Lingshi. Lingshi laughed, and the system climbed up and rubbed his shoulder.

System: He is so perceptive, host.

Midnight: Stop talking too much.