Chapter 98 The Strict Tutor Arrives
"Hmph, from today onwards, you'll be learning first-grade material, just like An'an. Don't even think about slacking off; I'm keeping a close eye on you!"
There was no escaping it. Feng Jingling clung to the foot of the bed, inching forward, raising her hand to swear an oath, promising again and again that she would study hard, and if she broke her oath, she would be hit with slippers three times a day.
"You've got guts!"
With a cold snort, he pulled out a first-grade textbook from the bottom of his drawer, forced the boy to sit at the table, and after he finished reading a chapter of knowledge points, he immediately gave him a question to answer.
The first-grade questions were relatively simple, and the boy solved them in a few seconds. His bright eyes were fixed on Jiang Chao's face, looking for praise, and he was particularly irritating.
"Hey, what are you grinning about? Hurry up and read the next chapter."
The boy pouted, looking aggrieved, and lowered his head to read the next chapter!
The two people eavesdropping at the door exchanged a glance, then crouched down and tiptoed away, afraid of disturbing the people studying inside.
When Wu Lifang returned home that evening, she found her usually enthusiastic and affectionate godson sitting listlessly at the table, holding a pencil stub and doing... addition and subtraction!
"Lingling, what's wrong with you?"
The boy looked up at the sound, his wet eyes pleadingly fixed on his godmother.
"Ugh, giving up on the first day of tutoring? That won't do," Yunxia thought to herself, before pulling her aside. "Aunt Wu, the high school entrance exam is coming up soon. My older brother is determined to study hard. Let's not disturb him."
"Lingling is so ambitious. Keep up the good work and try to get into a top high school," the woman said with satisfaction.
On the vast ocean, a lifeline drifted further and further away, and the boy's heart grew cold. Suddenly, he noticed someone's deathly gaze and quickly lowered his head to continue doing his homework.
There's a saying that everything has its counter. Only the fierce Jiang Chao can keep the unruly husky in check. Yun Xia smiled slightly and turned to go to the kitchen to make brown sugar ice jelly to replenish the energy of the two who were studying.
Practice has proven that with a strict teacher, it's hard not to improve grades. A month later, Feng Jingling, with her tail wagging wildly, was holding a mock exam paper and circling around a few people.
With his brows furrowed, Jiang Chao, unable to bear it any longer, grabbed him by the back of his collar. "You, surnamed Feng, are you ever going to stop? It's just a 75 on the test, is it worth being so cocky?"
"It's worth it, of course it's worth it! My grades used to hover around the passing mark. I'm in a good mood today, so I'm treating you all to a big meal—all you can eat, fried chicken and hamburgers! Whew, let me go!"
"You're overjoyed with just a little achievement. I always get first place. If I were like you, I'd cause an uproar."
"What's wrong with giving a little reward for the first time? It gives you motivation to study."
"Outrageous and fallacious reasoning!"
Yunxia pulled the two apart. "You stinky Jiang Chao, your older brother's grades have improved, which means he's really worked hard lately. You've also taught him very well. What's wrong with treating yourself to a good meal?"
"Hmph, it's just that you wanted to eat fried chicken and hamburgers!"
It's fragrant and crispy, who wouldn't love it?
The little girl blinked slightly and readily admitted, "Yes, I've been wanting to eat this for a long time. Tomorrow is a holiday, let's go together."
"Heh, go by yourself, don't take me with you!"
Having spent so much time together, I had long since discovered that he was a hidden foodie. After grabbing his wrist and pleading with him, he reluctantly agreed, then turned his head and winked at the dazed husky, showing off his spoils.
Feng Jingling snapped out of her daze, secretly gave a thumbs up, and then followed with An'an in her hand.
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The boy wanted to share his joy with his godmother as soon as possible, and after much persuasion, the group finally agreed to change their route and go to Chaoan Supermarket.
Unexpectedly, just as they turned the corner, they saw a crowd gathered in front of the store and a police car parked on the side of the road. They all knew something was wrong and ran as fast as they could.
Pushing through the crowd, I entered the store. The counter was a mess, with torn banknotes scattered all over the floor. Aunt Wu, who was bruised and battered, was telling the police about the robbery.
Aunt Qu was on leave today and didn't come to work, so only Aunt Wu was minding the shop. In the evening, three masked men suddenly broke in, scaring away the customers. Two of them grabbed her, and one smashed the drawer and stole all the money inside.
"Police, you must catch the robbers! A week's worth of revenue is gone!"
Overwhelmed with grief, she was so unsteady on her feet that Jiang Chao quickly stepped forward to support her.
"Aunt Wu, money can be earned back. Let's go to the hospital to check on your injury first!"
"Xiaxia, Auntie is fine, she doesn't need to go to the hospital."
More than a thousand yuan was gone in an instant. Wu Lifang dared not 'spend money recklessly' again!
The scratches on her wrist, streaked with blood, looked very painful. Yun Xia narrowed her eyes, thinking to herself that these robbers had messed with a tough opponent.
"The on-site investigation is almost complete, Ms. Wu. Have you noticed any distinctive features on the robbers?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Lifang lowered her head and pondered. Finally, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she excitedly said, "Yes, the person who smashed the drawer had a blue scorpion tattooed on the back of his neck. The scorpion... only had one large pincer. Yes, only one pincer."
The police officer's eyes narrowed. "Ms. Wu, are you sure you saw it clearly?"
“I’m sure. I was staring intently at him when he smashed the drawer. I’m absolutely certain I didn’t see it wrong.”
"Its head is a scorpion with pincers!"
"Okay, I understand!"
From the brief conversation and the changes in their expressions, Yunxia guessed that the robber was a repeat offender, the kind who had just been released from prison.
"Ms. Wu, the police will solve the case as soon as possible, but you should be prepared that the money may... be unrecoverable."
"Officer, please make sure you catch the bad guys, bring them to justice, and educate them properly so they won't go out and harm people again."
It's truly astonishing that someone so young could say such things. Just thinking about my precious daughter at home, who's always demanding dresses, gives me a real headache.
"Don't worry, they... can't escape."
After asking the questions, the police gave some instructions and left. Jiang Chao, with a stern face, dispersed the crowd, pulled down the roller shutter, and poured himself a cup of chrysanthemum tea.
"Mom, no amount of money is as important as people. Have a cup of tea to calm your nerves."
Just then, An'an brought over a first-aid kit. "Mom, the wound will get infected if you don't treat it. Let me put some medicine on it for you."
After saying that, he lowered his head and bent over, busying himself for a long time, but still couldn't open the lid. Jiang Chao sighed, bent down and snatched the first-aid kit, opened it in a few quick movements, and skillfully treated his mother's wound.
"Ouch!" The scratch stung terribly as soon as it came into contact with the alcohol.
"Mom, just bear with it, it'll be over soon."
"It's alright, Ah Chao, keep going!"
After applying the medicine, Wu Lifang wanted to help tidy up the counter, but Yun Xia stopped her, saying, "Aunt Wu, you are injured now, don't move around."
"Xiaxia, isn't your auntie incompetent? She can't even protect the money collected from the cash register!" Her lowered eyes were filled with self-blame.
"Where? Didn't you hear the police say that those robbers are repeat offenders? If they're on their radar, it's only a matter of time before they get robbed. But this time they've met their match."
"A tough nut to crack? Xiaxia, we can't afford to go head-to-head with them. We can't afford to mess with those people."
"A defenseless little girl like you wouldn't dare to fight a losing battle! Aunt Wu, have you forgotten that there's a big boss at Chao'an Supermarket?"
It is said that Gu Xun is the boss of the south of the city, the leader of the area, and anyone who crosses him will suffer the consequences.
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