Deep down, he didn't want to have anything to do with these rich, spoiled brats.
Because when these people were at the academy, they looked down on poor students like them who had no family background and no money.
"Auntie... I don't want to see Cheng Fang and the others," Zhao Yan said, revealing her true feelings.
He Tiantian looked at Zhao Yan and, seeing his uneasy expression, seemed to know something.
"Why don't you go see him?" He Tiantian asked in detail.
"This..." Zhao Yan couldn't give a specific answer either.
"Yan'er, do you feel that you and Cheng Fang are not in the same circle or on the same level, which is why you don't want to talk to him?"
Zhao Yan nodded.
He Tiantian took a deep breath. "Then think about it. If you pass the imperial examination next year and become an official, you'll be dealing with people of higher status and rank than you. These people have different personalities and intentions. Those who are nice to you may not be sincere, and those who are not nice to you may not be harmful. What should you do?"
"This..." Zhao Yan took two steps back in surprise.
"Are you going to hide? Even if you can avoid a few people, what about those who are connected to your official position?" He Tiantian retorted. "As a person, you can't be too rigid and dull; you have to be more tactful. Why are cart shafts made round? Because only tactful people can go further and longer..."
He Tiantian then launched into a long explanation of all the inspirational quotes and life lessons she had learned in school.
In fact, Zhao Yan belongs to the type of person who focuses solely on studying and has little social experience.
Even if she explains it clearly now, Zhao Yan will definitely make the same mistakes again in the future.
But the reason she still wanted to say it was that she hoped Zhao Yan would remember her words today when he made mistakes in the future.
What is the right way to do it?
Zhao Yan's expression turned stern after hearing this.
He said seriously, "Auntie, I understand what you mean. I'll go right away."
He Tiantian followed Zhao Yan out the door, but to her surprise, Widow Zhang and Cheng Taotao not only didn't leave, but the two of them chatted happily with Cheng Fang.
Cheng Taotao pushed her younger sister, Cheng Zhizhi, forward, saying, "This is my sister; she just turned fourteen this year."
Cheng Fang has always enjoyed being surrounded by young girls, especially since he thinks Cheng Taotao and Cheng Zhizhi are really pretty.
Cheng Fang clicked his tongue and couldn't help but exclaim, "These two young ladies are truly like fairies descended from heaven. I've seen many well-bred young ladies in the city, but none of them are as beautiful as you..."
“Cough cough…” He Tiantian coughed twice in a cold voice.
"Young Master Cheng, this is Yan'er. You should tell me what you need him for," He Tiantian urged.
Cheng Fang then looked away and turned to Zhao Yan.
His father had warned him before he came that he must be polite and earn Zhao Yan's forgiveness.
Otherwise, he wouldn't need to go back, nor would he need to acknowledge his father anymore.
Cheng Fangke doesn't have that kind of backbone; he still has to yield to his father when necessary.
"Afu, bring up the apology gift," Cheng Fang ordered, suppressing his anger.
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