However, just as Mu Achen lifted his foot, he heard Old Meng inside the house say to the man with the leather bag:
"Give me an hour, give me an hour to think about it."
"Okay, I'll go out to eat first, and I'll be done eating by then."
"Then I won't keep you here."
"No need, you and your sister-in-law can discuss it first. Anyway, I only have one hour."
The man with the briefcase got up and stepped out of the house. He was visibly taken aback when he saw Mu Achen and Amo standing outside.
This wasn't because he knew Achen and Amo, but because Achen and Amo were both wearing Miao clothing.
The man with the leather bag was a local, so he knew how wealthy the Miao people were now.
He was wary of the Miao people, and even more wary of a black Miao man like Mu Achen, who wore a Miao knife at his waist and a plain silver ring around his neck.
He wanted to go up and say hello, to get to know him, but when he saw Mu Achen holding the hilt of the Miao sword in his backhand and stepping forward, he was actually a little scared and quickly took several steps back.
Fortunately, Ah Chen wasn't targeting him; he didn't even glance at him, but simply knocked on the door, which relieved him.
"My beloved teacher."
Ah Chen called out softly.
When Old Meng, who was sitting in the chair, heard someone call him "Master", he slowly raised his eyes while he was deep in thought. When he saw Mu Achen dressed in black Miao clothing, he obviously did not recognize him at first.
After all, it's been several years.
However, in his life, there were only a few people who called him "mentor" without permission. Apart from Mu Achen and She Ling from back then, the others are all now in universities.
"Who are you--"
Teacher Meng Ci would never have guessed that this belonged to Mu Achen, so his gaze naturally shifted to Amo, who was dressed in black Miao women's clothing, standing next to Miao Lang who had already entered the room.
"Tang Mo?"
Meng Ci naturally recognized that Amo graduated from No. 1 High School as the top scorer.
Besides, she is the current holy maiden of the Miao people.
"Hello, Teacher Meng."
When Meng Ci saw Amo holding Achen's hand, he was shocked.
The Miao holy maiden's husband is the future Miao king.
Even though many people don't know the future Miao King's name, Meng Ci does; it's his student.
Mu Chen, Mu Achen.
"Ah Chen? You're Ah Chen?"
Meng Ci stood up and looked Achen up and down. He was certain that this was Achen.
Achen put down the gifts in his hand, looked at Meng Ci, whose expression was becoming increasingly excited, and nodded, "Student Mu Achen is late, please forgive me, teacher!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ah Chen turned his head and called out to the woman beside him: "Auntie!"
"Ah Chen?" The woman stepped forward in surprise.
"It's me, Mu Achen, the Mu Achen who used to come here and bother you all the time."
Teacher Meng Ci looked Mu Achen up and down again, and finally held Achen's hand tightly, "It really is Achen, it really is! You've grown taller and more grown up, I almost didn't recognize you! And you've even started a family, that's wonderful, wonderful!"
"Teacher, I disappointed you back then."
"Please sit down, please sit down! Tang Mo, you sit down too."
Meng Ci told his wife to quickly pour water, and then said to A Chen, "You did nothing wrong, you are excellent. It is the teacher who is incompetent. Knowing that your test paper was switched and that your spot was taken, I was powerless to do anything about it. I am sorry."
"Teacher, please don't say that. What happened back then was actually your fault, otherwise you wouldn't have been promoted—"
"Let's not talk about this anymore, Ah Chen! Over the years, the people I feel most sorry for are you and She Ling! After that incident, you disappeared without a trace, and that girl She Ling also vanished. You two should have been able to reach even greater heights, but I was powerless to help you."
Over the years, Meng Ci has always held a grudge against him!
Now that he has met the people involved from back then, and his most outstanding student, he finally has the opportunity to repent.
At that moment, Meng Ci's eyes reddened and became wet.
The teacher and student talked about the past.
The aunt brought over tea, and Amo got up to take it, pouring half a cup for Mengci and Achen respectively.
Half an hour later---
Meng Ci nodded in sudden realization, then looked at A Chen and asked, "So, you've been staying in the Miao village and rarely come out these past few years?"
"Mm!" Ah Chen nodded.
"Well done, Ah Chen! The person who took your place back then has been brought to justice. Just like pulling up a radish and bringing out the mud, none of them have escaped!"
"Also, I heard that Zhang Xiang has been arrested as well. I suppose that must be your doing?"
Ah Chen nodded again.
Meng Ci said with relief, "I knew you, this bright pearl, wouldn't be buried! After your Miao Drum Festival last year, a lot of news spread."
"Afterwards, the teacher heard that the future Miao King came from the Black Miao branch and was named Mu Achen. At the time, the teacher thought it was just a coincidence, but later found out that it really was you."
"Back then, the teacher wanted to visit you, but the teacher was too ashamed."
Yes, for a dedicated teacher, how could he not feel distressed when his student's grades were stolen and he was powerless to do anything about it?
Ah Chen smiled and said, "So many years have passed, it's really nothing. Teacher, you don't need to take it to heart. Besides, aren't I doing just fine now?"
"Of course you're good, little Miao boy. You married Tang Mo, the top scholar in eastern Guizhou, and even the top female scholar in Guizhou Province. You're truly remarkable."
"And your achievements! In Tianfeng County today, when people talk about the future Miao King, everyone praises you. Your teacher is proud of you."
Being praised by his respected teacher made Achen feel a little embarrassed.
Amo listened quietly. She also wanted to know about Achen's studies at No. 1 High School. She didn't expect that his hard work far exceeded her imagination.
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