Chapter 284 Going to the Estate
Xiao Yanran was almost the first to burst into tears!
Before doing this, Xiao Yanran thought that at worst she would just get a beating, but she never expected it to turn out like this!
Such punishment was worse than death for Xiao Yanran!
That's exactly what I wanted—for her to suffer!
Xie Qingran looked at the three little kids expressionlessly: "Let's begin!"
Although it was only three simple words, the three children did not dare to hesitate and hurriedly lowered their heads to start copying them as punishment.
Mr. Bai was somewhat surprised to see Xie Qingran being so strict with the three children.
He looked at Xie Qingran and found it hard to believe that she looked like this when she had a cold face. She was indeed just like the legends.
"Mr. Bai, you've worked hard. You can go back and rest now. I'll keep an eye on them here." Xie Qingran stood up and bowed respectfully to Mr. Bai.
Mr. Bai sat there, unmoved: "I am also their teacher. I also bear responsibility for their mistakes. I will stay here with them."
Before long, Xiao Yu could no longer hold on.
He took a deep breath and looked at Xiao Yanran with a helpless expression, his eyes full of resentment: "I told you no, no, but you insisted on doing it! Now look what happened?"
"Brother, you're so long-winded." Xiao Yanran was speechless for a moment: "Instead of wasting time talking nonsense here, you should hurry up and write. My hands are about to fall off!"
Well……
Seeing the little kids starting to fight amongst themselves, Xie Qingran found it amusing. She tapped her hand lightly on the table and then said irritably, "You'd better shut up and stop whispering!"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately shut up and continued copying.
Qin waited at home for a long time but her child didn't come back. After making inquiries, she realized that her little darling had caused trouble!
After thinking for a moment, Madam Qin still hurried over.
Seeing Xiao Jin kneeling on the ground diligently writing, Qin almost burst out laughing. She silently sat down next to Xie Qingran and exchanged glances with her.
Xie Qingran knew that Madam Qin hadn't come to blame her but to watch the fun, so she asked Baozhu to serve tea.
"It's dinner time now, let's serve the food, let's eat here."
Xie Qingran glanced at Mr. Bai and smiled faintly.
"Mr. Bai, would you mind having dinner with us?"
dinner?
As soon as those two words were uttered, the three children nodded in unison, their stomachs growling loudly.
They were hungry too!
This was just the beginning. In order to make sure the children remembered this incident thoroughly, Xie Qingran specially asked the kitchen to prepare a large table of delicious food, all of which were the three children's favorite dishes.
As the dishes were served, Xiao Jin was the first to break down. He was young and couldn't resist the temptation. He burst into tears, crying, "Auntie, I know I was wrong! Waaah, I'm so hungry! Ah Jin is so hungry!"
"Okay, we can eat after we finish copying." Xie Qingran took a bite of Xiao Jin's favorite dish with a blank expression and answered this question very gently.
Upon hearing this, the other two eager children lowered their heads silently and sped up.
Qin Shi found it amusing to look at her son's pathetic state, but she still mischievously joined Xie Qingran in eating heartily.
Mr. Bai was a scholar, so he had no idea that there was such a way to punish unruly children. It seems he should learn it properly.
After copying it fifty times, it was already past midnight.
Xie Qingran sat there the whole time, witnessing the children's breakdown.
Looking at the trembling copies they handed in, he said coldly, "You can continue next time, and I will continue too."
"We won't dare again, sister-in-law!"
"We will definitely learn from Mr. Bai!"
Xiao Yanran quickly shook her head and admitted her mistake, then walked up to Mr. Bai.
She knelt down very seriously and performed a deep bow respectfully: "It's all Yanran's fault for offending you, sir. Please forgive me."
"It is a great virtue to admit one's mistakes and correct them. Please get up, young lady."
"Practicing calligraphy is difficult, but you can't stop practicing. You will naturally understand its importance in the future."
Mr. Bai stepped forward, gently helped Xiao Yanran up, and patiently taught her.
"Madam, you've worked hard. I'll take my leave now." Mr. Bai said, bowing to Xie Qingran.
Xie Qingran smiled and waved her hand. Baozhu and Yuhuan took the food they had heated up and placed it on the table.
The three children were already starving, so they rushed over and started eating without saying a word.
Seeing the children like this, Xie Qingran found them incredibly cute and smiled gently before saying, "Let's see if you have the energy to cause trouble on an empty stomach!"
"Sister-in-law, you've been so good to us!" Xiao Yu said, eating braised pork and looking at Xie Qingran with gratitude. "Sister-in-law, we'll never do it again!"
Xiao Jin was young, but he was already quite tired. His hands were trembling as he held the chopsticks, but he still nodded along, looking as cute as a chick pecking at rice.
Xie Qingran knew that the three children were tired, so she specially asked for leave from all their classes the next day.
Mr. Bai went to see Mr. Liao, his face full of surprise: "Teacher, this Lady Zhenguo is really extraordinary. She can actually solve problems in such a way. It's really interesting."
"Interesting? Is that all?" Mr. Liao smiled. "This lady is very wise. If you teach your three children well, you will naturally rise to prominence. Xiaobai, you are a capable person. As your teacher, I hope you can do even better!"
It's difficult for children from poor families to achieve success because of the unequal distribution of resources. No matter how capable someone like Mr. Bai is, he still has no chance to get ahead.
Coming here to be a tutor for three children is the best option Mr. Liao could think of.
"Thank you, teacher!"
Mr. Bai knelt on the ground, kowtowed once, and then turned around to go back to rest.
The next day, early morning.
Xie Qingran sat in the restaurant, watching the children take their seats, and said calmly, "No classes today, how about I take you to the manor to fly kites?"
"No classes today?" Xiao Yanran looked at Xie Qingran in disbelief. "Sister-in-law, you're not joking with us, are you?"
Xie Qingran smiled slightly: "I never joke. You all pack your things and have a good time at the manor today!"
Upon hearing this, everyone cheered, and even Baozhu and Yuhuan wore relaxed smiles on their faces.
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