With a glance from Tao Ran, A Jiu's voice grew softer and softer, and no one could hear what she said in the end.
Tao Ran stared at the glutinous rice balls on the ground, remaining silent for a long time.
"A-Jiu, clean up the mess. From now on, she's not allowed in the kitchen." Tao Ran said, then looked at Wan Qiqi. "A-Jing, go back to the study and finish the tasks assigned for today."
"Oh." Tao Jing lowered her head and obediently headed towards the study.
Wan Qiqi could tell that Tao Jing was in low spirits and very dissatisfied with Tao Ran's arrangements, but she had no choice but to comply.
Chen Yongliang stood at the kitchen door, his sleeves still rolled up.
He watched Tao Jing's figure disappear, wondering if he had done something wrong that caused Tao Jing to be scolded.
A moment later, Wan Qiqi followed Tao Ran into the academy's teaching area, chatting as they walked.
“Ah Jing is rude, ignore her demands.” Tao Ran’s long robe fluttered in the wind, and his expression became more serious.
Wan Qiqi glanced around the classroom and said seriously, "I don't think she's being rude. This is the kind of energy she should have at her age. She shouldn't be restrained."
Tao Ran stopped and squinted at Wan Qiqi.
Wan Qiqi could clearly sense the change in Tao Ran's eyes; they were no longer as gentle as before, but had become more sharp.
She knew that Tao Ran's gentleness towards her stemmed from Wan Ziyan.
"Make her like you?" Tao Ran suddenly opened his eyes and said, "Do you know that if it weren't for him, what you did wouldn't be recognized by the world?"
“I know, but what the world approves of is only what most people approve of, and it’s not necessarily right.” Wan Qiqi was not afraid; she stared into Tao Ran’s eyes and told him her decision.
Tao Ran's eyes trembled slightly, seemingly filled with shock.
His lips moved, as if he wanted to say something.
In the end, he said nothing and lowered his eyes slightly.
After a long while, Tao Ran looked up at Wan Qiqi, his eyes softening slightly. "When did you come here today?"
Although he asked this question, he looked at Chen Yongliang, who was not far away.
Wan Qiqi also looked over and said with a faint smile, "Hasn't Headmaster Tao already guessed why I've come?"
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