Chapter 220: I Hope You 'Il Remember

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Amazing! I'm impressed. Su Wen played along and gave her a big thumbs up. She did not want to think about Little Sister Su's predicament- -how could she only count to twenty, using her fingers and toes no less?! Su Wen was still at a loss for words.

She wanted to be a good role model, so she did not tease Little Sister Su for her shortcomings.

However, Sixth Sister did not share her reservations; she was unwilling to let Little Sister Su off the hook!

Big Sister, you must know by now, but Little Sister Su can only count to twenty. Why don't you let me teach her so she won't be disadvantaged when school starts.

That's a great idea. I'm all for it! Su Wen was extremely pleased; she had worried over nothing. Sixth Sister was a good child.

I don't want it! Little Sister Su cried out in shock.

No, I'm not hearing it. You must study hard and get into a good university in the future, Su Wen chided. Your Second and Third Sisters missed this opportunity, and I'm not about to let you miss your chance because you don't want to study. I won't say that getting into university will change your fate, but it'll certainly give you a better shot at life; I don't want you to waste away in this remote village.

Su Wen spoke with unprecedented sternness. Not to mention Little Sister Su, even Su Qing, Su Xiu, and Sixth Sister were stunned into silence, mimicking the absence of cicadas in winter. Unknowingly, they had put down their chopsticks, each staring at Su Wen nervously or bowed in shame, not daring to speak up.

Little Sister Su was so frightened by Su Wen's uncharacteristic seriousness that she began crying, her tears refusing to stop. Softly, she apologized, Big Sister, I was wrong. I won't be so wilful ever again. I'll study hard and get into a good university. Sob, sob She was too useless. Little Sister Su berated herself for angering her eldest sister; she felt ashamed that she could not even count to twenty properly without help.

Sob, sob She must be the worst sister in the family. Because of her age, she could not go out and earn money. She only knew how to spend the family's hard-earned savings while neglecting her studies.

Big Sister was right. It was her fault for landing in such a mess.

As their family's situation improved, she gradually forgot the hardships of her past. When they were poorer, she had wanted to go to school but could not because they had no money. Little Sister Su still recalled her disappointment. Now that she was being given the opportunity, she was not cherishing it; instead, she behaved like a spoiled brat. Su Xiaoya wanted to go to school too, but her stepmother refused to allow her such an opportunity.

Xiao Hua's fate was even worse. Because her family was poor, she was sold so the family would not have another mouth to feed.

Big Sister, Second Sister, Third Sister, Fourth Sister, and Fifth Sister always treated her well, but she did not know how to appreciate their kindness.

Sob, sob She was the worst child in the family- -even Sixth Sister was better than her.

Big Sister, I won't dare to do it again. Sob, sob I was wrong.

Su Wen's heart softened when she saw Little Sister Su in tears, crying like a fool. However, she kept a straight face, knowing it was important to be serious. This was for the good of her younger sister; she could not spoil her. Education was the path to a brighter future.

If she hadn't studied hard and gotten into a good university, she wouldn't have gone to the big city to see the wider world and expand her horizons.

One's birth dictates their starting point in life, but it is only through hard work that one achieves all that one can be.

Su Wen believed her hard work would ensure her sisters lived a better life, but if she wanted to secure a brighter future, she had to instill its importance from

a young age.

Su Qing and Su Xiu had missed the best window but had not given up.

Little Sister Su was the youngest of the seven sisters, so she had more time and opportunities. Su Wen wanted to cultivate independence in her younger sisters, so they would not need to rely on her. After meeting Sixth Sister, the urge had grown exponentially.

Then remember my words to you today, Su Wen said coldly.

I will! Little Sister Su's eyes glimmered with unshed tears, her nose red and wrinkly. She kept nodding even after answering, as if afraid Su Wen would not believe her.

Su Qing and Su Xiu had been on the verge of speaking up, but they kept silent. It was Su Wen's right and responsibility as their elder sister to teach and punish her younger sisters when they were in the wrong. It would be inappropriate if they were to butt in on an important lesson for Little Sister Su, pleading for Su Wen to treat her less harshly. It would make their elder sister seem like a bad person.

Having listened to Su Wen's admonishment of Little Sister Su, they wholeheartedly agreed with their eldest sister's handling of the matter..