Chapter 290 Teacher Bailey, let me help you!
Same team, same mountain path.
The difference this time is that the group has two more members: a cat and a dog.
Mao Mao led the big white cat, running ahead with a trot, while Sophie followed behind, led by a big golden retriever.
After more than half a month of adventure, they had almost worn down the mountain path. The three older brothers were used to following Mao Mao, but this was Xia Xiaoxiang's first time here.
It was the first time Mao Mao had taken her mother into the mountains, and she was so excited. She pointed out things to her along the way: "Mother, this is a waterfall."
“Mother, this is a tree.”
“Mother, this is Huahua.”
Xia Xiaoxiang replied speechlessly, "I recognize them, I recognize them all."
Mao Mao continued to tell her, "Mao Mao caught butterflies here last time."
"My brother fished here last time to feed Mao Mao."
"My third brother drew this place last time."
Xia Xiaoxiang kept replying, "I know, I know."
Today, Lou Hongjian even went to the trouble of carrying his camera out. He found a scenic spot and had the two little girls stand there so he could take their picture.
Mao Mao was already used to being her brother's little model. As soon as her brother spoke, she immediately ran over and stood in line.
Lou Hongjian raised his camera and pointed it at the two little ones: "When I get back, I'll develop the photos and send a copy to Sophie as well. That way, you can keep a memento for each other, and even when summer vacation is over and you go back to your own homes, you can still look at the photos and think of each other."
These words struck a chord with Mao Mao and Sophie.
The two little girls held hands, their eyes sparkling, posed for a commemorative photo.
They not only wanted to take photos of themselves, but also brought their cats and dogs along.
The big white cat and the golden retriever squatted at the feet of the two people, two fluffy white and golden balls. Click! As the shutter was pressed, the golden retriever lowered its head and enthusiastically licked the fur on the big white cat to one side.
"Meow—!!!"
The big white cat extended its sharp claws.
Mao Mao hurriedly hugged the big white cat: "Cat, no, you can't fight."
Sophie hurriedly spread her arms to block the golden retriever: "No, you can't hit Luna."
"Meow!!"
"Brother! Help!"
Lou Fengju sighed, strode over, and separated the cat and dog by the scruff of the neck of the large white cat. The large white cat struggled and howled in his hands, but it couldn't break free from his grasp.
Mao Mao trotted over with her short legs, and after her brother put the cat down, she hugged the big white cat into her arms, using her little hands as a comb to smooth the cat's fur while coaxing, "Good kitty, don't be angry."
"Meow--"
Over there, Sophie was also teaching her dog, "Luna, you can't bully Mao Mao's cat."
The big dog wagged its tail: "Woof woof!"
Xia Xiaoxiang sat on the large rock next to her, listening to the incessant meowing and barking, and couldn't help but sigh again.
It would be better to stay home and learn foreign languages from the first wife and the others.
Thinking of this, she took a small notebook out of her pocket.
While Mao Mao went to her tutoring class next door, Xia Xiaoxiang wasn't idle either. She didn't have a summer vacation. Several wives in the family gave her lessons every day, and when she said she wanted to learn foreign languages, the first wife and the third wife were also willing to teach her.
This little notebook was made by Xia Xiaoxiang herself. She wrote down the words she had learned so far and would take it out to look at them from time to time so that she wouldn't forget them.
Now, Xia Xiaoxiang took it out again to review it.
Miss Bailey sat down to rest on the same large rock as her, and when she took out her notebook, Miss Bailey also caught a glimpse of its contents.
Noticing the English words written above, Miss Bailey raised an eyebrow.
Sitting so close, Xia Xiaoxiang's whispers couldn't escape her ears.
When she got to the tenth word, Miss Bailey finally couldn't hold back anymore.
“…You mispronounced it.” Miss Bailey repeated the word she had just read in perfect pronunciation, and said coldly, “Didn’t anyone point it out to you?”
Xia Xiaoxiang was taken aback.
She quickly came to her senses: "Yes, yes, the eldest wife and the others often correct me, but I just can't pronounce it correctly. However, the eldest wife says that I'm a beginner, and it's good enough if I can remember it."
"beginner?"
"Hey, let alone this foreign language, I've only just started learning Chinese."
"..."
Xia Xiaoxiang turned to the next page.
Upon seeing the words, she immediately froze.
How do you pronounce this word again?
The third concubine taught her several times, how come she forgot again?
Unfortunately, neither the first wife nor the third concubine were present at the moment, so she didn't know who to ask.
Xia Xiaoxiang stared at the word with a bitter look on her face, about to skip it, when a cold reminder came from the side.
That's exactly how that word is pronounced.
Xia Xiaoxiang was stunned for a moment, looked at her, and her eyes lit up instantly.
Miss Bailey soon regretted it.
She made a casual reminder, but she didn't expect to be pestered with questions. Even when she put on a cold face, she couldn't scare the person away.
Xia Xiaoxiang was an illiterate country woman who had never been to school, never read books, and never received literacy training. But before her second aunt started teaching her, she already knew some characters, and she even knew what a pineapple was! It was through this shamelessness that she learned these things from others.
This is the butler of a big shot's family, a graduate of a prestigious university. They only attended classes with her for a few days, and their studies have progressed by leaps and bounds. They can already count from 50 to 100. If she can also benefit from this, wouldn't she be able to learn a foreign language in no time?
After reading the entire notebook aloud, Xia Xiaoxiang was still eager for more. Pointing to a bee not far away, she asked, "Teacher Bailey, how do you say 'bee' in English?"
Miss Bailey: "..."
"What did the stone say?"
"How do I describe this carp? Oh, wait a minute, could you please borrow a pen from Third Young Master and write it down for me?"
Miss Bailey was too tired to walk any further, so she sat down to rest.
But when Mao Mao and Su Fei finished taking photos and comforting the cats and dogs, and continued on their way, she got up rather impatiently.
However, her physical strength was limited, and she soon showed signs of fatigue again.
Xia Xiaoxiang proactively extended her hand and said enthusiastically, "Teacher Bailey, let me help you!"
Miss Bailey glanced at her but didn't refuse, placing her arm on Bailey's hand.
The mountain road is difficult to walk, but having someone lend a hand makes it much easier.
Before giving birth to Mao Mao, Xia Xiaoxiang lived in the countryside and worked in the fields every day. Her physical strength was much better than Miss Bailey's.
Xia Xiaoxiang helped the person up and took the opportunity to ask, "Teacher Bailey, how do you say 'I'm helping you' in English?"
Miss Bailey: "..."
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