After leaving Shanghai Airport, Tan Xiu didn't directly go to the concert venue at the New World Center but took a taxi back to the Bluestar Villa Complex.
"Boss!"
Banshou, who was squatting at the entrance of the Bluestar Villa Complex, had smoked several cigarettes. Upon seeing Tan Xiu get off a taxi, he hurriedly greeted him.
Tan Xiu glanced at the commercial car a dozen meters away and nodded, "How many did you send this time?"
"A total of five, but they are a bit special," answered Banshou.
"What's the situation?" asked Tan Xiu with a strange expression.
"These five children are all seven years old, three girls and two boys," said Banshou. "They used to be adopted, but the old man had a cerebral vascular blockage. After he passed away, the five of them were driven out by the old man's children and lived on the streets. When our men found them, they were fighting with a group of children for two packets of instant noodles. "
"Instant noodles?"
Asked Tan Xiu with a frown.
"That's right," said Banshou. "They have been living on the streets for more than four months and haven't had enough to eat every day. Finally, they met a boy a few days ago who was bullied by his schoolmates. That boy promised to give them two packets of instant noodles to help him teach a lesson to his schoolmates. "
"And the result?" asked Tan Xiu with a strange expression.
Banshou forced a smile and said, "They may have won, but they were also injured. The other party was a bit more than a dozen people against the five of them. "
"Are you sure they won when a dozen children fought against the five of them?" asked Tan Xiu.
"Yeah." Banshou nodded. "The five of them were fighting with a group of children when I first saw them. I asked them and learned that the five of them were adopted by that old man, who taught them some martial arts. I learned about the old man's identity and learned that he used to be a martial arts grandmaster. But he lived in seclusion because his legs were broken when he sparred with others in his early years. "
"Let's go inside!" Tan Xiu nodded. "Let's talk inside."
"Alright!"
Banshou replied and followed Tan Xiu toward the commercial car.
The car door opened.
Tan Xiu sat in the front passenger seat, while Banshou registered at the gate and drove into the villa area. Tan Xiu didn't look back, even though he knew that the five children were sitting in the back two rows. However, he didn't use his eyes to observe them. Instead, he used his Divine Sense to examine them.
Two boys!
Three girls!
The clothes they wore were very ordinary, and their appearances were also very ordinary. All five of them had some injuries on their bodies, but they were all small injuries that did not hinder them at all. At this moment, they were all looking at the back of their heads with curiosity and vigilance in their eyes.
"Don't worry, I'm not a human trafficker."
After the MPV stopped in the courtyard of the villa, Tan Xiu finally turned around and glanced at the five children. He said this with a faint smile and went straight out of the car. After leading them into the villa's living room, Tan Xiu waved his hand and said, "You five, take this place as your home for the time being and look around!"
Finished!
He looked at Banshou and pointed to the opposite sofa. After sitting down, he said with a smile, "You've been looking for street children recently. Tell me about it."
Banshou forced a smile and said, "Boss, the work you asked us to do is very meaningful, but I really don't want to talk about it. I've seen too much and know too much. Every time I look at these street children, I feel a bit sad. We're much luckier than those children, and we're also much happier. Recalling the time when I was a gangster and wasted my time, I feel that this kind of life seems to have become more valuable. "
"Do what you like and do what you think is meaningful," Tan Xiu said with a smile. "That proves that you're very happy now. Since you like this job, then you must do it well. What I'm asking for is not quantity, but quality. Of course, you can also think of ways to take care of those unqualified street children, such as sending them to orphanages or handing them over to the local police. Let them find a way to deal with them. Now, I'm very satisfied with your ability, and I hope that you can continue to work hard. "
"We'll definitely do it well, Boss," said Banshou seriously.
Tan Xiu nodded and said, "Tell me about the situation of the five of them!"
Banshou said, "I've investigated their background. Little One and Little Two are twin brothers. The old man found them as abandoned babies during his morning exercise at the riverside. The three of them were also abandoned and then sent to a local orphanage. As a result, the orphanage closed down, and the problem of how to settle the children inside couldn't be solved. Although the orphanage's director thought of many ways at that time, the three of them were still left unsettled. Since the old man lived not far from the orphanage, he adopted the three of them after hearing about this matter. "
"In other words, you can't find their families?" asked Tan Xiu.
"I've tried many ways, but I really can't find them," said Banshou with a forced smile.
"Since you can't find them, then there's no need to look for them," said Tan Xiu. "The five of you, come here. I want to ask you, do you want to be adopted by me in the future? Of course, I'll provide you with food, clothing, housing, and transportation. I'll also let you study and practice martial arts, so that you can become capable people in the future. "
While Tan Xiu and Banshou were talking, the five children didn't run around due to the luxurious environment, but stood not far away with vigilance and curiosity. Upon hearing Tan Xiu's words, they walked a few steps toward Tan Xiu. The tallest girl among them asked, "How are you going to arrange us?"
"Very smart children. Obviously, you're much more mature than your peers." Tan Xiu said with a smile. "I can tell you now, but I'm going to let you live here for the time being. After some time, some street children will be sent here, and I'll send you to Jingmen Island together. You should live there for a few years. If you perform well, I'll take you home."
"Home? Where is that? "
The girl curiously asked.
"That's my home, a real home," said Tan Xiu. "Likewise, if you study hard and practice martial arts seriously and get my approval, I'll take you to my home and make it our home."
The girl asked again, "You want us to continue practicing martial arts? Do you know martial arts? "
"I do, and I'm very powerful." Tan Xiu nodded.
The girl turned her head and whispered to the other four children. Finally, she looked up at Tan Xiu and asked, "We have one last question. Why do you want to adopt so many street children? Children like us! "
The smile on Tan Xiu's face turned thicker as he said, "You may be young, but I'm sure you understand that there's strength in numbers. If street children are gathered together to study and practice martial arts together, then when you grow up in the future, if anyone dares to bully our family, many of us will resist together and fight against those who bully us. Are you satisfied with my explanation? "
"Yes!"
The five children whispered a few more times. The tallest girl nodded and replied with all seriousness.
"Then, tell me your names," said Tan Xiu with a smile.
"My name is Little Zi. These two are Little Lan and Little Qing. They are Little One and Little Two," said the tallest girl.
"You don't have surnames?" asked Tan Xiu curiously.
"No. Grandpa didn't tell us our surnames," said the girl honestly.
Tan Xiu was silent for a moment before he slowly said, "Then your surname will be Tang from now on! As for your names, I think the five of you should also change your names! I'll give you new names. "
"What are your names?" asked the girl.
"You'll be named according to Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth," said Tan Xiu. "You'll be called Tang Xiaojin. The four of them will be Tang Xiaomu, Tang Xiaoshui, Tang Xiaohuo, and Tang Xiaotu. What do you think? "
The five children gathered together and whispered for a while before they finally decided to accept Tan Xiu's new names. Finally, a smile appeared on their faces.
A few minutes later.
Banshou drove the car away while Tan Xiu took Tang Xiaojin and the other four to tour the villa and told them some things they needed to know. Finally, in the corridor on the first floor, he said, "You'll live on the first floor from now on. Tang Xiaojin will have a room for herself, Tang Xiaomu and Tang Xiaoshui will have another, and Tang Xiaohuo and Tang Xiaotu will have another. Tomorrow, I'll take you to buy some clothes and shoes, as well as some simple textbooks. I'll also hire some teachers for you to teach you how to read and write. You don't need to worry about eating in the future. I'll hire two nannies to take care of your daily life. Also … "
Ring, ring, ring …
Tan Xiu's cell phone rang, interrupting his words.
Tan Xiu took out his mobile and found that the caller was unexpectedly Li Laoshan. He immediately pressed the answer button and said with a smile, "Hey, Old Brother Li, why did you call me?"
"Brother Tang, I've come to Shanghai. Are you free now? How about we meet? "Li Laoshan's hearty laughter came from the phone.
Tan Xiu hesitated for a moment before he forced a smile and said, "Old Brother Li, it wouldn't be a problem if it were any other time. But I'm afraid I can't leave right now. How about this, why don't you come to my place? "
"You want to go to your place?"
Li Laoshan was surprised and said, "Won't I disturb your family if I go there so late?"
"No, I won't!" Tan Xiu said with a smile.
"Alright, then. Tell me your address and I'll go there now," said Li Laoshan with a smile. "That's right, do you want me to bring some good food and wine? I just arrived in Shanghai not long ago, and I'm already starving after settling down in the hotel. "
"No need. Just come here directly," said Tan Xiu with a smile.
After hanging up the phone.
Tan Xiu sent his address to Li Laoshan with a short message. Then, he looked at the five Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Element Elements and said, "You don't need to worry about your daily life in the future. I only have one request for you. "
"What request?" Asked Tang Xiaojin curiously.
"Listen to me," said Tan Xiu. "I tell you to go east, but you can't go west. I tell you to stand, but you can't sit. My orders are above everything else. "
"Alright!"
The five Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Element Elements heavily nodded.
They were obedient!
This was their strong point. After being adopted by their grandfather, they were taught to be obedient.
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