Chapter 656: How Many Children Do You Want to Have?
"Okay, I hope you can walk the talk!" Maria slapped the dictionary against Blake's chest.
"Starting from now, we will sleep in separate beds. You will diligently study the dictionary for me. The moment you have mastered it, then..."
As they said this, both Maria and Blake froze.
Because they both felt something strange in their brains.
All the words in the dictionary seemed to inexplicably enter their minds.
Not only did they remember all the words in the dictionary, they also recalled the strokes, pinyin, word formations, and meanings of each word in an instant.
Needless to say, this was definitely the credit of Maria's Crocodile Magic Pearl.
Both of them were shocked and delighted, realizing that the Magic Pearl had this amazing function.
"I've done it! I recognize all the words in the dictionary!" Blake raised the Ancient European Dictionary triumphantly and ran excitedly towards his eight brothers.
The eight brothers were bewildered. Was it really possible?
In just a few minutes, Blake managed to remember all the words in the dictionary?
"I have a shortcut method, haha!" Blake couldn't help but boast, "Do you guys want to learn? If you do, I can let Maria..."
But as soon as he thought about having Maria place her hands on the chests of his eight brothers, Blake suddenly felt jealous.
"Forget it, you guys won't learn. It's fine, I can recognize the words on my own!"
The eight brothers initially didn't want to learn, but upon hearing Blake's words, they felt somewhat resentful.
Second Brother said, "Blake, how can you say that about us? We also love learning! We always wanted to go to school and learn to read, but we never had the chance. Now that we finally have the opportunity, why won't you let us learn?"
Third Brother nodded repeatedly, "That's right, we really want to learn how to read. Let Luna teach us!"
They didn't know how Blake learned the words in the dictionary. They thought it was Maria who patiently taught him.
Who wouldn't want such a beautiful woman to teach them how to read?
The other brothers also quickly chimed in, "Blake, let Luna teach us how to read! We really want to learn!"
Blake's jealousy grew stronger. Did these eight brothers really want to learn how to read, or were they just coveting Luna's beauty?
Maria was unaware of Blake's thoughts and generously said, "If they really want to learn, I can help them."
"No, you can't!" Blake rejected outright.
"Why not?" the eight brothers couldn't understand.
"Because I want to personally teach you. That way, I can feel accomplished!" Blake smirked.
The eight brothers felt both disappointed and helpless, agreeing reluctantly.
The six little girls also wanted to use their Magic Pearls to help their eight little uncles quickly learn the words in the dictionary. But they worried that their eldest uncle wouldn't be pleased because he wanted to be the teacher himself.
With the twelve little bunheads mastering all the knowledge, they no longer resisted learning. They eagerly flipped through the books in the bookcase, fully enjoying the process of learning and the pleasure of conquering knowledge.
While studying earnestly, I forgot all about eating and drinking.
By the time Ivy and Alexander returned, it was already evening.
They were extremely surprised to find all 18 children reading in the study.
They were also deeply moved. How sensible and eager to learn these children were!
They grew up effortlessly without a single worry, and learned on their own without any guidance!
With such outstanding children in their family, how many parents of children their age would be envious!
"Kids, Mommy and Daddy have brought lots of delicious food for you," said Alexander, standing in the doorway of the study.
"Daddy?"
"Daddy! Mommy!"
"Daddy...".
"Mommy..."
"Daddy and Mommy, you're finally back!"
"I haven't seen you all day!"
"Where in the world did you go?"
All 18 children rushed out of the study together and surrounded Alexander and Ivy tightly.
Alexander hugged each of the children and felt his arms grow tired.
It wasn't because his arms were tired from holding the children; it was from maintaining the same position with Ivy during their stay in the hotel for too long.
Ivy was probably tired too, so she told the children, "Daddy has already hugged you all, don't make Mommy hug you too, Mommy is tired."
"Why is Mommy tired?" Little Shuai asked with his mouth wide open.
"Because... Mommy is pregnant, there will be a little brother or sister in her belly again..."
Alexander came up with a rather perfect excuse.
"Ah, is it true or false?" Little Shuai immediately became unhappy and pouted, saying, "Daddy, Mommy, how many more children do you want to have? Don't you have enough with the 18 of us?"