Chapter 476 The Academy Disbands Early

The setting sun shone through the window sill and cast its light on the peach blossom branches in front of the window.

The three little ones sat in the study, each pulling up a chair and sitting at the table.

They took out their brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones and began to review what the teacher had taught them that day.

In ancient times, there was actually no homework; it all depended on the students' self-discipline.

If one wishes to pass the imperial examinations as soon as possible, one must study diligently every day, digesting the teachings of the Master and making them one's own reserve of knowledge.

Wu Choudan knew that his whole family had high hopes for him, so he studied diligently and didn't want to waste his parents' expectations.

Pingping wanted to get first place in the exam so that her mother would be happy.

An'an looked at the peach blossom by the window and wanted to draw it using Tao Jing's method to give it to her mother.

But she ruined several sheets of paper in a row and was still not satisfied, and her mood became worse and worse.

She threw the pen on the table, and the splashed ink landed on the flat paper, leaving an ink stain.

Pingping and Wu Choudan could tell that An'an was in a bad mood, so they stopped writing to comfort their little sister.

“An’an, your mother said you can’t just throw things away.” Wu Choudan spoke first, then realized that he was scolding her rather than coaxing her.

Meeting An An's resentful eyes, he felt somewhat helpless and looked to Ping Ping for help.

Pingping jumped off the chair, walked to An'an, took her little hand, and looked up at her, saying, "An'an, your mother told you to control your temper and not to take it out on things. Have you forgotten?"

An'an flung Pingping's hand away, pouted, and said, "Mother is talking about adults, I'm still a child!"

Pingping's lips twitched, still speechless at An'an's words.

He realized that An'an always managed to find a loophole in her mother's words to refute the original statement.

Moreover, those words left one speechless.

Before Pingping could speak, An'an stood up from her chair, crossed her arms, and said, "Brother, don't play with Yang Fan anymore, his father is a bad person!"

Pingping had already heard An'an say this when she picked her up in the study.

He was a little depressed. An'an and Yang Fan used to get along really well, so why did things suddenly change now?

Furthermore, An'an kept saying that Yang Fan's father was a bad person.

However, Pingping didn't have time to think about it at the moment. She reached out to An'an and said, "An'an, come down first, don't fall!"

"You have to promise me first!" An An pouted and stomped her foot, making it clear that she wouldn't get down until the other party agreed.

Just as the brother and sister were at an impasse, the study door suddenly opened.

An'an didn't even look to see who it was before she obediently sat down, holding onto the armrest of the chair.

She was bold, but it was ineffective with Wan Qiqi, because the other party always found a way to persuade her.

Wan Qiqi brought in a plate of snacks and found Pingping standing next to An'an. An'an's pen was carelessly tossed on the paper, staining Pingping's paper with ink.

It was obvious that An'an was throwing a tantrum, and Pingping was trying to comfort her.

Wan Qiqi pretended not to know anything, walked in, placed the snacks in the middle of the table, and asked, "Why are you back so early today?"

"Something seems to have happened at the academy, so the teacher told us to come back first!" Pingping replied.

An An looked at Wan Qiqi, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating, and finally replied, "Yes."

Wan Qiqi sensed something was amiss, but she didn't want to ask the two children. After putting down the snacks and giving them a few instructions, she left the study and let the children study on their own.

As soon as she came downstairs, she saw Wu Gousheng rushing in and asking, "Sister Qi, have Pingping and An'an returned?"

He went to pick up his child at the usual time, only to find that school had already ended and all the children had left.

Even after classes have ended, Hefeng Academy does not immediately close its doors.

Even if the front gate is closed, the back gate will still be open, or someone will answer the door if you knock.

But today, everything seems unusual.

“It’s in the study upstairs, don’t worry.” Wan Qiqi gestured for Wu Gousheng to follow her out, and said, “Have someone go and find out what happened at the academy today.”

Although she didn't want to meddle, the academy was related to her child's studies, and as a parent, she had the right to know what was happening at the academy so that her son could study peacefully there.

"I've already spoken to Uncle Xiang, and we should have news later," Wu Gousheng replied.

A look of shock flashed across Wan Qiqi's eyes, but she quickly looked relieved.

Wu Gousheng has been growing rapidly with her these past few days.

Now, she doesn't need to ask about the things she's wondering about; Wu Gousheng will take the initiative to inquire, which is a clear sign of progress.

Observing words and expressions is a lesson that must be learned.

Wan Qiqi said no more. After working at the restaurant for a while, she left the restaurant with the three children, just as everyone was getting off work.

Coincidentally, the owner of the grocery store next door was also bringing his child back.

In the past, Pingping would always greet the son of the grocery store owner when she met him, but today she seemed a little silent.

When Boss Yang saw Wan Qiqi, a faint smile appeared on his lips. He said, "Manager Wan, what a coincidence. Thank you for the pastries. They taste very good."

"It's nothing, I should thank you. I was so busy at the restaurant that I didn't even know the child had finished school." Wan Qiqi smiled and gestured for the child to call out to someone.

"Uncle Yang!" Pingping and Wu Choudan called out in unison.

An'an seemed somewhat unwilling, and her expression towards Boss Yang also appeared somewhat unnatural, with a hint of displeasure in her eyes.

Finally, she called out softly, "Uncle Yang."

Wan Qiqi sensed something was wrong, but remained unmoved, smiling as she looked at the other person.

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