Transmigrated as My Aunt in the 70s
Chapter 169 - 162 Tips

Chapter 169: 162 Tips

Summer break came around quickly, and both Tian Sisi and Tian Xinhua did very well on their final exams, scoring 92 in Chinese and 93 in Math. Tian Xinhua scored over 90 in both subjects, which was a real eye-opener for people. As for Jianguo, he did even better, scoring 98 in Chinese and a perfect 100 in Math. Tang Qiubai also did pretty well, scoring above 90 in every subject.

Donghua, Chengsi, and Qinghua fell a bit short. Donghua and Chengsi were still okay, scoring over 80, but Tian Qinghua was still spinning around his usual grades of around 70. In the past, with Tian Xinhua and Tian Sisi also scoring similarly, his poor grades didn’t stand out as much.

But this time it was different, especially with the previously worst-performing Tian Sisi scoring so well. Without comparison there is no harm done, but now Tian Qinghua was spectacularly thrashed by Jin Wanming and was warned that if he scored so low next semester, she would break his legs.

Tian Qinghua, rubbing his swollen butt, felt extremely wronged—he had even scored two points higher than last semester! That evening, Tian Xinhua soothed his butt for him, while Tian Sisi brought a bag of White Rabbit candies to comfort him. Seeing his beloved White Rabbit candies, Tian Qinghua felt a bit happier, but soon he was frowning and looking distressed again.

"Fifth Brother, Ah Nan, how could you not discuss with me before suddenly doing so well on exams? It got me beaten up by Mama so badly."

"You’re blaming us? It’s your own fault for not studying properly. Even Ah Nan knows the importance of studying hard, and all you care about is playing."

Tian Xinhua slapped his brother’s butt without any sympathy, causing Tian Qinghua to grimace in pain. Tian Sisi also chimed in from the side.

"Right, Brother Qinghua, next semester I, Brother Xin Hua, and Jianguo won’t be going to school anymore. It will just be you, Donghua, and Brother He going to school together."

Tian Qinghua gave them a look, calling them unloyal folks. He grabbed a piece of the candy, unwrapped one, and threw it into his mouth, feeling a bit more comfortable.

"Fine, don’t go then, I’ll still have Chengsi, Donghua, and Qiubai to keep me company," muttered Tian Qinghua.

"So, Brother Qinghua, what do you plan to do in the future?" Tian Sisi saw that Tian Qinghua seemed to have no interest in schooling and wanted to prod him a bit.

"Of course, I’m going to join the military, just like Second Brother and Third Brother. I will be a general in the future," said Tian Qinghua, his eyes shining as he spoke of his grand ambition.

"A general? With your blockhead? The soldiers following you would be so unlucky," Tian Xinhua mocked his brother.

"What’s wrong with me? In the future, I’ll definitely be the most formidable general, and my soldiers will be the toughest," Tian Qinghua shouted defiantly, raising his neck, startling Tian Sisi who quickly covered her ears.

"Can you become a general just by having a loud voice? It takes brains, brains, do you understand?" Tian Xinhua pulled Tian Sisi over, rubbing her ears for her.

"How do I not have brains?"

"Do you? If you do, why did you score so low?"

"Weren’t you the same before? Now you think you’re amazing just because you scored well once?"

"Then you score well once and let me see!"

Seeing the two brothers about to start fighting, Tian Sisi quickly pulled them apart, signaling them to stop. Once they calmed down, Tian Sisi turned to Tian Qinghua and asked, "Brother Qinghua, do you think there’s no connection between studying and becoming a general?"

"Of course, even our second uncle only graduated from middle school, and both my second and third brothers’ grades were about the same as mine. Even an Emperor in the past couldn’t read or write!"

Tian Xinhua was about to lose his temper. Although he himself didn’t enjoy studying, he could effortlessly get high scores when he wanted to, and he was clear about what he needed to do in the future. Unlike Tian Qinghua, that rascal who only knows how to waste his days away.

Tian Sisi hurriedly covered Tian Xinhua’s mouth to prevent him from provoking more conflict. Her tender hand on his lips instantly calmed his anger.

"Brother Qinghua, you’re only seeing things on the surface. Although our second uncle only graduated from middle school, didn’t he go to a military academy later on? And Brother Guanghua and Brother Chaohua also went to military schools, right? It shows that if you want to stand out in the army, you have to study in a military academy. If you want to become a general, you’ll definitely have to go to a military academy."

Tian Sisi tried to put things in the simplest terms. The army wasn’t that easy to get by in; it’s even more complex than outside society. Tian Qinghua might have the background, but he lacked the education. She knew from her previous life that although Tian Qinghua had enough experience, he was stuck at the rank of Captain for many years before he was promoted to Lieutenant because of his lack of education.

Tian Sisi, seeing the look Tian Xinhua gave her, chuckled, "This is what Daddy told me. He said that if Brother Qinghua wants to go to the army, it’s best to get into a military academy. That way, once you’re out, you’re already an officer. If you enlist, you have to start from the bottom, which is a lot of ranks lower!"

"Brother Qinghua, do you want to become an officer as soon as you join the army or a soldier who’s commanded by others?" Seeing Tian Qinghua’s face show a slight change, Tian Sisi quickly struck while the iron was hot.

"Of course, I want to be an officer. It’s so prestigious!" Tian Qinghua replied without hesitation.

"Well, in that case, Brother Qinghua, you better study hard, or else you won’t be able to become an officer and will have to be a lowly soldier who can be ordered around by anyone."

Tian Sisi intentionally raised her little finger in a show of confidence, and Tian Xinhua couldn’t help but laugh. He pinched the plump cheek of the little girl, earning a roll of the eyes in response.

"Who dares to order me around? I’ll flatten them!" Tian Qinghua declared, glaring.

"Why wouldn’t they order you around? Who would care for a mere soldier? Haven’t you heard what your second and third brothers said about having to wash the old soldiers’ clothes when they first joined the army?"

Tian Xinhua cited examples for his brother, reflecting the strict hierarchy in the military. His second and third brothers had previously mentioned that to make a name for oneself in the military means enduring a lot of hardship, which is why he didn’t want to enlist himself. He could carve out his own path in the outside world.

"Right, Daddy said the same thing. But if you get into a military academy, Brother Qinghua, you won’t have to worry. No one will dare to order you around!" Tian Sisi added the last push, working seamlessly with Tian Xinhua.

"Is this really something Uncle He said?" Tian Qinghua asked skeptically.

"Absolutely, go ask Daddy if you don’t believe me."

Tian Sisi wasn’t worried at all; she had already intentionally brought up the subject with He Xuewen beforehand to avoid being caught lying.

Tian Xinhua patted Tian Qinghua’s head, "Since Uncle He said it, it must be true. It’s up to you to decide: do you want to be a soldier who is ordered around or an officer who gives the orders? Think it over carefully."

Tian Xinhua took Tian Sisi and left, leaving Tian Qinghua alone on the bed deep in thought. Tian Sisi didn’t know that their conversation today would lead to the creation of an outstanding military officer in the future.

Later on, Tian Qinghua’s rank was the highest among everyone in the Tian Family. When Tian Qinghua became an admiral, he joked with Tian Xinhua and Tian Sisi, who had come to congratulate him, that he owed his success to the two of them who had coaxed him. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it with a recommendation ticket or monthly ticket at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)