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Bai Shanbao took Manbao to his study.

This was a large study, primarily filled with books. He had his own small study, just outside the bedroom.

Before he grew up, this room was primarily used for storing books.

But when his family built a house, he would definitely move out.

The location of the study was particularly advantageous as it faced the sun and was spacious. Upon entering, rows of bookshelves met the eye.

Much better than Mr. Zhuang's two rows of bookshelves.

Manbao was amazed. It was her first time seeing so many books. She ran up, only able to look up at the bookshelves.

The bookshelves were too high for her to reach.

Bai Shanbao was only half a head taller than her, so they had a common understanding in this aspect. He whispered to her, "My grandmother said there is gold in our books." Yesterday, I searched for a long time but couldn't find it. "I almost forgot to do my homework."

Manbao's eyes sparkled as she asked, "Is there a lot of gold?"

Bai Shanbao thought for a moment and said, "My grandmother has a whole room of it, so there should be a lot."

Just as he was about to scan the system to find out where the gold was hidden...

Seeing the two children eagerly searching, the system couldn't help but interject, "Host, ask him if his grandmother said the phrase 'In books, there is a house of gold'?"

Manbao asked Shanbao.

Shanbao nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, there is a wealth of knowledge in our books."

He had his own little scheme. Because of what happened yesterday, he didn't tell his mother and grandmother, but he was willing to share it with Manbao. He whispered, "When I find the gold, I'll hide it, and it will be my money in the future."

Manbao thought his idea was good and asked, "Can I help you find it?" Can you give me some when you find it?

Bai Shanbao said it was no problem. This child had never lacked money and was very generous.

Upon witnessing the two children getting carried away and forgetting about it, Manbao rolled up her sleeves as if she was about to get to work. The system then chimed in, "Host, the phrase 'In books, there is a house of gold' means that studying and achieving success is an excellent path to wealth, status, and beauty."

Manbao was taken aback and relayed the phrase to Bai Shanbao, adding, "I find this phrase strange. It's different from what Mr. Zhuang said." I don't like it.

Bai Shanbao was concerned, "So does that mean there is no gold in our books?"

Manbao said, "Go ask your grandmother."

Bai Shanbao then took Manbao aside to ask.

The head was left in the living room to have some snacks with Mrs. Liu, so Bai Shanbao quickly found his grandmother and learned that what Manbao said was true.

Mrs. Liu didn't expect her grandson to come to his senses so quickly and couldn't help but take another look at the clever little girl standing beside him. She was indeed a smart child.

She said to Bai Shanbao, "This phrase was said by an ancestor." It means that with knowledge from books, you can effortlessly attract wealth, land, a house, or a beautiful woman. You say you want to earn money, but you are only five or six years old, unable to work or understand arithmetic, and still very young. How can you earn money?

"It's better to focus on studying, learn well, and when you grow up, wealth will come to you."

Bai Shanbao was very sad, feeling as though the gold he had in his hands had flown away. He couldn't bear to listen to his grandmother's words, so he turned and ran away.

Manbao quickly followed.

Mrs. Zheng was worried and was about to go after them, but Mrs. Liu stopped her, saying, "Let him go. He will come to his senses after thinking it over."

She was really afraid of her daughter-in-law saying anything else. If she had her way, she would control everything in the house.

Bai Shanbao ran back to the study, sat on the ground, and cried, while Manbao was happy, thinking that Mrs. Liu's words were much nicer than the old man's. She said to Shanbao, "The meaning of this phrase should be as Mrs. Liu said."

The system quickly circulated the data internally and informed Manbao, "Host, historically, this phrase was said by Zhao Heng." Regardless of the accuracy of this phrase, it should not be applied considering the host's current productivity.

The system then retrieved the entire poem where the phrase appeared and displayed it to Manbao.

After reading it, she found it very disappointing. "Is this considered a poem?"

Although she hadn't read much poetry, she still had an innate sense of the basic rhythm and could discern whether a poem was good or not. She felt that this poem was not good.

The system said, "It's not good." Some people have said that it's not even as good as doggerel, but because it was written by an emperor, it has been passed down.

The system scanned the books in the study once more and informed Manbao, "At this moment, the emperor has not yet emerged."

Manbao didn't care about that. She crouched down to comfort Shanbao. "Don't be sad." The person who made this statement may not be very talented, so what he said may not be accurate. Let's not focus on making money through studying. Let's start earning from now on.

Bai Shanbao looked up, his eyes red, and said, "How can I earn?"

"By picking snow lotus." In the future, you can pick them with me, dry them, and then have my fourth brother take them to the pharmacy to sell. "That way, you'll have money."

Bai Shanbao thought she was right. He didn't have to listen to his grandmother. He wiped away his tears and said, "I won't study anymore." This way, I'll have more time to pick snow lotus.

Manbao was surprised and asked, "Why won't you study?"

After hesitating for a moment, she asked, "Do you really need money?" "If you need it, I can lend you some, but you have to pay me back when you earn money."

Bai Shanbao was taken aback and scratched his head. "I don't seem to need money."

"If you don't need money, why don't you study?"

"Isn't that what you said?" Maybe my grandmother's words are not right. Can studying earn money?

"Even though studying may not generate income, it can lead to happiness and wisdom." Are you studying just to earn money?

Bai Shanbao really didn't know why he was studying. After thinking for a moment, he said, "My mother told me that I study to bring honor to my ancestors, and my grandmother said I study to continue my father's aspirations."

Manbao looked at him, and the two children sat facing each other on the floor by the bookshelves.

Manbao could only explain why she studied.

"I find studying very enjoyable." "I can learn many things that others don't know, and I can read many interesting stories in books," she said. "Mr. Zhuang said, 'Studying can bring wisdom, so I want to be a wise person; that's why I study.'"

Manbao told Bai Shanbao, "You have to think for yourself about why you study." My parents secretly told me that if I study, I will be married off to the countryside to live a good life. However, I don't want to go to the countryside, and I haven't told them.

She said, "We should listen to adults, but not to everything." "My friend said that adults are not always right, so you have to have your own thoughts."

You have to have your own thoughts!

This was the first time Bai Shanbao had heard this. From a young age, his grandmother, mother, and Mr. Zhuang had told him why he should study and what he should do, but no one had ever allowed him to have his own thoughts.

He wanted to climb trees, but they wouldn't let him. He wanted to play in the water, but they wouldn't let him. He wanted to sleep in, but they wouldn't let him. From a young age, he was not allowed to have his own thoughts.

He looked bright-eyed and began to think with his mind.