The next morning, just as sunrise was emerging, Xiaotian went into Xiaowen's room. Seeing that Xiaowen was already up reading, he couldn't help but think about Liuliu's additional condition. He simply had to come and discuss it with Xiaowen.
"Xiaowen, your brother needs to talk to you. Last night, I had a chat with your sister-in-law, asking her to take your youngest brother hunting and farming with me, that way they wouldn't be out gambling or troubled. She agreed, however, she made it a condition that you too must hunt and farm with us. I am aware that this could interfere with your studies. However, it's been hard for her just to agree with this. It is only if our household can live a good, gamble-free life, that there will be enough tuition fees for you to go to the Academy next year. I hope that, in the meantime, you'd agree to work with us. Once they fully comprehend the importance of leading a decent life, you'll be able to return to your books. Is that acceptable?"
