Chapter 310: Sports Meet Events (Part 1) [Requesting Monthly Tickets]
"But...but I..."
She bowed her head respectfully, cautiously glancing at Kang Shi's reaction out of the corner of her eye. Her heart was pounding faster than ever before, like a lotus leaf in a sudden storm, so fast it almost made her feel suffocated.
It was almost in my throat.
This Mr. Kang...
Will he agree?
Thinking back on her previous offense to Kang Shi, Yu Zi felt remorseful. She felt like a prisoner awaiting sentencing, worried about her future. She held her breath nervously, barely daring to breathe. Finally, the answer came from above.
Kang Shi said, "Alright, since it's the lord's wish."
Whether you have one child or two, it's still the same.
He thought to himself with a sense of helplessness.
only--
"After all, Miss Yu is not as good as your father..."
Kang Shi didn't spell it out too clearly, but those who understood understood. Lin Feng was a few years younger than Yu Zi, but he had a teacher like Chu Yao to guide him personally, and he came from a minor aristocratic family. His basic education in the inner chambers was not much less than that of ordinary noble families. On the other hand, Yu Zi's learning was all taught by her birth mother when she was young. It was hard to say how much she had actually learned from that teacher.
His suggestion was to let Yu Zi audit Lin Feng's classes.
Anyway, whether Chu Wuhui teaches one student or two, it's still the same; the more capable, the more work. If there are still shortcomings, he'll offer some pointers. Shen Tang nodded; this suggestion was good. Lin Feng was too young; Tu Rong was the only one his age.
However, Tu Rong was, after all, the senior brother, not the senior sister.
There are barriers between them, and they can't play together.
With Yu Zi and Lin Feng by his side, he wouldn't be too lonely.
Shen Tang made the final decision.
Yu Zi's heart, which had been pounding in her chest, finally settled down. She cautiously followed Kang Shi to meet her new teacher.
Chu Yao, the Forced Believer: "???"
Kang Shi was worried that Chu Yao would politely decline, so he spoke first before Chu Yao could say anything: "This is the lord's will. The lord admires this young lady Yu very much. I trouble Wu Hui to do his best."
Chu Yao: "..."
He merely glanced at Yu Zi, and though he didn't speak, his tightly pursed lips betrayed his true feelings—he was not very willing.
Yu Zi, a seasoned street urchin, was adept at reading people. She knew to some extent that she wasn't very popular, but she didn't know why. Gritting her teeth, she offered a curtsy and, with a thick skin, said, "Please, teacher, accept me as your student..."
Her shallow little thoughts naturally couldn't escape the notice of the two literary scholars present. Chu Yao didn't give Kang Shi any face: "This old man's energy is limited, and I've already taken on two students. If Miss Yu doesn't mind, just call me 'teacher'..."
"Yes, sir."
This result exceeded Yu Zi's expectations.
She was only slightly disappointed for a moment before breaking into a smile.
Lin Feng happened to be there as well, so Chu Yao asked him to take Yu Zi downstairs to settle her in. It would be good for the two girls to stay together and look after each other. After Yu Zi left, Kang Shi frowned and asked, "Wu Hui, you don't seem to like Miss Yu very much?"
Chu Yao countered, "What does 'like' mean?"
Kang Shi changed his tune: "You have a problem with her?"
Based on his interactions with Chu Yao, he knew that although Chu Yao was older, he wasn't a rigid or unreasonable person. Furthermore, Yu Zi's decision to marry was understandable; her background wasn't what she wanted. Chu Yao couldn't possibly hold a grudge against her because of this.
The lord himself spoke up, and Kang Shi came over with his men.
Are you not even going to give Chu Yao face?
This is so unlike a beaver!
"What problem could I possibly have with a teenager? The reason I'm not taking her as a student is simply because your two sons are already a handful, and I have too many mundane affairs to spare for taking on another one. Besides, this young lady Yu looks somewhat familiar..."
Kang Shi: "..."
He couldn't help but imagine a dramatic scene unfolding before his eyes, since the self-reference "this old man" had already appeared.
"Your enemy?"
What a coincidence?
Chu Yao shook his head and said, "They are not enemies."
Worried that Kang Shi might overthink things, he added, "She's just an old friend, I suppose. She's a bit older than me, and it's a bit presumptuous of her to take on a young lady like Yu, who looks similar to her, as a student. Just teach her; there's no need to be so formal about the master-disciple relationship. If you can't manage that, you deal with those household registers all day; you can teach her more in your spare time... By the way, do you know how talented she is?"
Kang Shi said, "It hasn't been investigated yet, but it can't be too bad."
Chu Yao murmured, "...It shouldn't be too bad."
"Wu Hui, do you think it's possible that Miss Yu is a relative of your old friend? Is it really possible for such a coincidence to happen?"
Chu Yao thought for a moment, then shook his head.
"It shouldn't be."
He didn't elaborate on why it wasn't so.
Kang Shi was worried that Yu Zi would be suspicious because she had been rebuffed by Chu Yao, so he thought he would teach her more in private.
His worries were clearly unnecessary. Yu Zi was initially somewhat frustrated, but she quickly recovered and followed closely behind Lin Feng.
He stared at Lin Feng's retreating figure, lost in thought.
"We've arrived—from now on, Madam Yu will live here. My room is next door. You can call me if you need anything."
Yu Zi whispered her thanks: "Thank you, sister."
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng blushed and waved his hand.
"No, no, no, I'm not that old."
Yu Zi was taken aback: "Huh?"
If she's not the older sister, could she be the younger sister?
The two girls introduced themselves and then—Yu Zi looked at Lin Feng, who was a little taller than her, and fell silent.
"...I guess I've been eating too well lately...I've grown taller quickly, and my sleeves are all too short..." Lin Feng muttered to herself, a little embarrassed, as if she was worried that Yu Zi would misunderstand and think she was greedy.
The changes in the past two months make it seem like I've aged two or three years.
A few days ago, the teacher said she would have someone make her new clothes.
I also reassured her that this was a normal phenomenon.
Although the influence of literary energy on the body is not as great as that of martial energy, the growth rate is much faster than that of ordinary people.
They will surpass ordinary people in every aspect.
Including height.
How tall can that student be?
Chu Yao thought about his lord's short stature.
He said: "It's hard to say..."
[Will he be as tall as Uncle Half-Step?]
Chu Yao: [No.]
Lin Feng breathed a small sigh of relief.
She was always worried that she would grow to be as tall as Uncle Banbu and the others—too tall but not have a robust physique or broad, sturdy shoulders; from a distance, she would look like a skinny bamboo pole, which would be too ugly—the little girl was still somewhat vain.
Lin Feng felt he was growing fast and didn't want to waste money on new clothes, so he cut two pieces of cloth to join together the hem and added another piece to the bottom of the old skirt so he could still wear it.
Hmm, let's save the young master some expenses.
The two girls, close in age—Lin Feng being rather naive and Yu Zi eager to befriend her—quickly became acquainted, their newly formed friendship even leading them to share a room. As night fell, after washing up, Lin Feng applied medicine to Yu Zi's wound.
"Go to sleep, I'm going to blow out the light."
Lin Feng blew out the oil lamp and lay back in bed.
"Isn't Sister Yu going to sleep?"
Yu Zi lay in the warm, cozy bed she never dared to dream of, the faint scent of grass filling her nostrils, but sleep was nowhere to be found. She worried that if she fell asleep and then opened her eyes again, she would be back in that cold, drafty, dilapidated temple, and that the experiences of the past two days were just a beautiful dream. She tossed and turned, unable to sleep, her movements disturbing Lin Feng beside her.
Yu Zi mumbled from under the covers, "I can't sleep..."
"But is the wound still itchy?"
Yu Zi's chilblains on her hands and feet were quite severe. When she lay in bed, the cracks would hurt and itch, and even the medicine couldn't stop the pain.
Yu Zi truthfully replied, "No... I just feel like I'm dreaming, and I'm afraid to sleep, afraid that it'll be fake when I wake up."
Lin Feng had most of his face buried under the thick blanket.
She smiled.
She could empathize with Yu Zi's feelings.
The best way is to shift your focus and have a chat.
Yu Zi subtly inquired about Shen Jun.
Lin Feng is naive, but not without his own defenses.
What should be said can be said, and what should not be said will not be discussed at all.
But the core of their conversation was the same—Shen Jun, he/she is truly the best man/woman in the world.
You say one thing, I say another.
The wind made Shen Tang seem like a figure from heaven, unparalleled on earth.
I gradually felt sleepy and fell asleep without realizing it.
Lin Feng was a diligent student and woke up before dawn. He carefully lifted the covers, lit a lamp, and got dressed, but still woke up Yu Zi, who was sleeping on the outer side. Upon hearing that Lin Feng was going to find their teacher, Chu Yao, for early class, she quickly sprang to her feet.
"Me too, me too, I'll go too." Yu Zi was a little intimidated by Chu Yao, but she still went to report with high spirits.
Compared to learning skills, shame is nothing!
Shen Tang also wanted to say—
Compared to happiness, saving face is nothing!
"Sinking! Young! Pear!"
The dawn of Fugu City was greeted by Qishan's rare roar. Shen Tang turned her head and saw Qishan holding something that looked like a feather duster, and felt a little flustered.
Startled, the boar beneath him pushed off with all four hooves and skillfully slid far, far, far away across the ice.
_(:3」∠)_
Today's update is 1500 fewer.
I didn't have time to update tonight because I accompanied my younger brother to meet his future in-laws (the two families sat down for a meal and a meeting). We chatted until after 10 pm. Sigh, my perfect attendance record! *crying*
(End of this chapter)
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