Time

As soon as the car stopped in the spacious courtyard, Luo Tian and Luo Fan stepped out casually. Their family home was grand, its classical architecture radiating authority.

Luo Fan let out a long sigh before mumbling, "Finally, we're here..."

Luo Tian glanced at his younger brother and gave a small smile. Without saying much, he stepped into the house first, with Luo Fan following behind.

The moment they entered the living room, a quiet and comfortable atmosphere greeted them. Seated on the main sofa was a man with a commanding aura—their father, Wang Jian. His expression was calm, yet his sharp gaze carried a quiet authority that made others respect him.

Beside him sat an elegant elderly woman. Most of her hair had turned white, but her eyes remained sharp, reflecting the wisdom of a long life.

Luo Tian smiled and immediately approached his father before embracing him without hesitation. "Father, I'm home."

Luo Fan, who had just entered, simply nodded politely. "I'm home too."

Wang Jian gave a small smile, patting Luo Tian's shoulder before glancing at Luo Fan. "Hmm? Luo Fan, aren't you going to give your father a hug too?"

Luo Fan looked a bit awkward. He scratched the back of his head. "Err... no need, I'm fine."

Luo Tian chuckled at his brother's reaction but chose to stay silent.

Wang Jian sighed before asking, "So, how was school today?"

Before Luo Fan could respond, Luo Tian beat him to it, answering cheerfully. "It was fun, Father! I even saw Luo Fan start making friends!"

Luo Fan immediately turned to him with a displeased expression. "Hey! I've always had friends!"

Luo Tian smirked teasingly. "Oh? So now you finally admit you have friends?"

Luo Fan huffed in annoyance, crossing his arms, unwilling to continue the argument.

Wang Jian raised an eyebrow, looking interested. "Oh? That's good to hear."

Before their conversation could continue, Wang Jian cleared his throat and turned his gaze toward the elderly woman beside him.

"By the way, there's someone I want to introduce to you."

Luo Tian and Luo Fan turned to look at the woman, now truly noticing her.

She gave a small smile before Wang Jian continued, "This is Grandma Song. She is an expert in education and a former headmistress of a prestigious academy. From now on, she will oversee your academic progress."

Hearing that, Luo Tian immediately greeted her politely. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Grandma Song."

Luo Fan followed suit, though a bit more relaxed. "Nice to meet you, Grandma."

Grandma Song observed them for a moment before giving a slight smile. "Hmm... you both seem interesting."

Luo Fan felt a strange unease under the woman's gaze, but he couldn't quite explain why.

Meanwhile, Luo Tian continued smiling as usual.

Wang Jian, pleased with their reactions, then added, "Besides being an education expert, Grandma Song is also a martial arts master. I've asked her to be your instructor."

Luo Fan's eyes immediately lit up. "Seriously, Father?! I get to learn martial arts?!"

Wang Jian nodded. "Of course. Wasn't it you who requested it before?"

Luo Fan clenched his fists in excitement. "Finally! I can't wait to start training!"

Luo Tian raised an eyebrow, turning to his younger brother with a surprised expression. "Wait, you asked to learn martial arts?"

Luo Fan nodded confidently. "Yeah! I want to get stronger!"

Luo Tian still found it hard to believe what he had just heard. His younger brother usually preferred reading or activities that didn't require too much physical effort. "I didn't expect you to be interested in martial arts..." he muttered.

After a few moments of thought, he turned to their father. "In that case, I want to learn too! Is that okay, Father?"

Wang Jian studied him for a moment before chuckling. "Of course. If you're interested, you can train together."

Luo Tian smiled in satisfaction. "Great! I'll make sure I won't lose to Luo Fan!"

Luo Fan scoffed, feeling challenged. "Hah! Don't underestimate me! I'll train harder and surpass you!"

Grandma Song, who had been silently observing, gave a faint smile. "Interesting... Very well. If you're serious, I will teach you strictly. But remember, martial arts isn't just about strength; it's about discipline and endurance."

Luo Tian and Luo Fan nodded enthusiastically, completely unaware of the grueling path that lay ahead.

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Days passed in the blink of an eye.

Since starting their martial arts training, Luo Tian and Luo Fan's schedules became even more packed. Mornings were spent at kindergarten, afternoons training with Grandma Song, and evenings reviewing their lessons before bedtime.

At kindergarten, Luo Fan constantly bickered with Su Xiaoyu, who never seemed to tire of finding ways to annoy him.

Despite their frequent arguments, oddly enough, they remained friends. Meanwhile, Luo Tian naturally became the center of attention, drawing many friends with his friendly personality and undeniable charm.

Time passed quickly. Before they knew it, kindergarten was over, and they moved on to elementary school.

Elementary School Years

In elementary school, the contrast between Luo Tian and Luo Fan became even clearer. Luo Tian grew into an extremely popular figure.

With his charming smile and friendly demeanor, he was always surrounded by friends—even attracting the admiration of several girls.

Luo Fan, on the other hand, earned a completely different reputation. He wasn't known for popularity but rather for constantly getting into fights.

Not because he sought trouble, but for some reason, there was always someone provoking him—leading him to beat them up.

Su Xiaoyu, who attended the same school, frequently scolded him whenever he returned with bruises or cuts.

"Why can't you be a little more patient?! This is elementary school, not a battlefield!"

Deep down, Su Xiaoyu wanted to help, but she couldn't bring herself to do so.

After all, she believed Luo Fan was in the wrong—he had beaten someone so badly they ended up in the hospital.

But Luo Fan would only shrug indifferently. "Not my fault. They started it first, so of course, I fought back."

Luo Tian, on the other hand, would always sigh whenever he saw his brother's bruised face.

Outwardly, he might show sympathy toward his brother, but no one truly knew what was going on in his mind.

"Brother, you need to learn to control your emotions and be more patient."

"If I don't fight back, they'll think I'm weak," Luo Fan argued.

"But if you keep getting into fights, won't it just get worse?" Luo Tian replied wisely.

Despite their differing perspectives, their bond remained strong. Luo Fan never envied his brother's popularity, and Luo Tian never looked down on his younger brother.

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Time continued to pass, and before he knew it, Luo Fan was on the verge of entering middle school.