The next day happened to be Pei Han's day off, and Pei Han specially postponed the start of class by half an hour, so Pei Ji was able to sleep until he naturally woke up, which was a rare occurrence for him.
However, Pei Han has always been very rigorous in his teaching. Although the start time was delayed, the teaching time was doubled compared to usual. He also assigned homework in class, requiring Pei Ji and Shi Tou to complete it and hand it to him for review.
After Pei Han finished teaching the day's lessons, the two children stayed in the study to continue their homework, while he returned to his bedroom.
Min Yueqing was lounging on the couch in the outer room, eating peach pieces with a small silver fork. She ate a few bites herself, and didn't forget to feed Xiao Wei, who was looking up at her, a bite when she had a spare moment.
Not long after breakfast today, Amei came over to report, "Someone came and delivered a small basket of peaches. They said it was ordered by the master. These peaches are not big, but they are quite plump and look very fresh!"
Upon hearing this, Min Yueqing immediately recalled what Pei Han had said when they were eating double-skin milk a couple of days ago. She couldn't help but admire Pei Han for always keeping his word and never making empty promises.
Even if Min Yueqing took it as a casual remark during a chat, he would remember it and then arrange for someone to do it. This was a world of difference compared to some people who were keen on making empty promises and being glib.
Just as Min Yueqing was forking another piece of peach to feed Xiao Wei, Pei Han walked in and said with a smile, "How does this peach taste? The soldiers found it when they were patrolling the nearby mountains not long ago. It didn't look very ripe at the time, but I picked some for you to try today. It should be sweeter in a few days."
Min Yueqing pointed at Xiao Wei, who was staring intently at the peach pieces, and said with a smile, "We think they taste pretty good. The peach flavor is quite strong, and the texture is crisp."
Pei Han sat down opposite Min Yueqing, tasted a piece, and nodded, "Wild peaches from the mountain, picked fresh as they were just ripe, taste really good, quite sweet."
Min Yueqing looked outside the door and asked, "Where are Lele and Shitou?"
"They stayed in the study to do their homework, and since I had some free time today, I talked to them a bit more."
Min Yueqing nodded and joked, "It seems they're not as lucky as we are."
Pei Han chuckled, then suggested, "Since we have nothing to do now, how about we play a game of chess?"
Min Yueqing readily agreed, believing that the most interesting way to play chess was to play against someone of similar skill level.
Seeing this, Amei quickly set up the chessboard.
After only a short while, Min Yueqing could tell that Pei Han was definitely a master in this game. His playing style was steady and focused on the overall strategy. He seemed unassuming, but every move he made was full of hidden secrets.
Min Yueqing, on the other hand, is completely different. Her playing style is typically offensive, preferring to take the initiative and actively attack. However, considering that the original owner's style was slightly more conservative, she had to constantly remind herself to hold back.
As a result, Min Yueqing's pace of placing pieces slowed down, which actually better matched the original owner's habits. The two of them continued placing pieces back and forth, completely unaware of the passage of time.
Pei Ji came running in from outside, "Mother, it's raining outside!"
Min Yueqing then snapped out of her thoughts about the game and looked out the window. It was indeed raining heavily. The rain was hitting the eaves and making a continuous "whoosh" sound, and then dripping down the eaves. She hadn't heard it at all before.
Pei Han's eyes held the same surprise as hers. When their eyes met, they couldn't help but smile at each other.
After Pei Ji ran closer, he squeezed under Min Yueqing's hand and forced himself into the gap between Min Yueqing and the small table, staring intently at the chessboard.
Little Wei, who was sitting obediently next to Min Yueqing, was shocked by Pei Ji's actions. What was wrong with these humans? They were even better at finding loopholes than it.
Xiao Wei angrily nudged Pei Ji's arm with his head. It was the first time Pei Ji had been "closed" to by Xiao Wei, and instead of realizing Xiao Wei's annoyance, he felt a little flattered.
Pei Ji tried to reach out and pat Xiao Wei's head like Min Yueqing had done, but Xiao Wei quickly tilted his head back and dodged Pei Ji's hand with lightning speed.
That wasn't all. After dodging, Xiao Wei stood up warily, glaring at Pei Ji.
Pei Ji looked at it with a wronged expression, "Xiao Wei! You don't play with me, so why are you trying to freeload off me?"
Xiao Wei couldn't understand Pei Ji's words, but felt that this tiny human was provoking him, and still dared not relax his gaze on Pei Ji for even a moment.
Pei Ji stopped staring at it and turned to continue watching Min Yueqing and Pei Han play chess.
The game was nearing its end. Min Yueqing suddenly changed her playing style, but because she was worried about ruining her image, she played cautiously. She thought she would lose badly, but in the end, she only lost by 2 points.
Min Yueqing remained silent. What was going on?
One person was afraid of being exposed and dared not play freely, while the other was incredibly considerate and secretly let them win; it felt like they were playing house.
Min Yueqing was unwilling to repeat such a terrible scene, so she decisively changed the subject.
"Lele, have you finished your homework?"
Pei Ji held up the paper in his hand and replied, "Mother, I've finished. Shi Tou hasn't finished writing yet; he's still in his study." After saying that, Pei Ji handed his homework to Pei Han.
Min Yueqing was secretly delighted. As expected of my good boy, he knows how to cooperate with me!
Min Yueqing said to Amei and the other woman, "Go cut a plate of peaches for Lele and pour a bowl of milk."
Min Yueqing is now a very skilled master of balancing things. Whenever the little one wants to eat something, she can't forget to give Xiao Wei a portion as well, otherwise Xiao Wei will use his dawdling technique.
Not long after, Amei and Azhu arrived carrying a tray.
"Mother, where did these peaches come from?" Pei Ji hadn't seen much fruit since arriving here, so he couldn't help but be curious.
Min Yueqing gestured towards Pei Han with her eyes, "Your father ordered people to find it from the mountain."
Pei Ji forked a piece of peach and ate it. Hearing Min Yueqing's words, he immediately asked, "So there are peaches on the mountain? Are there any other fruits?"
"You're even using the analogy of applying what you've learned to other situations?" Min Yueqing said with a smile, "Most likely."
Pei Ji immediately became interested and pleaded, clinging to Min Yueqing's arm, "Mother, can we pick them ourselves?"
Having had previous experience picking fruit, Pei Ji was still very enthusiastic about this activity. He found it fun to do it himself, and the fruit he picked himself seemed to taste better.
Min Yueqing... of course, was pretending to be seriously considering it.
This trick always worked, and Pei Ji took the bait again. He snuggled into Min Yueqing's arms, his tender face rubbing against her neck with practiced ease, occasionally letting out soft, pleading sounds.
This coquettish manner of hers is not so much similar to Serena Williams', but rather exactly the same.
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