"Oh, Qingyang, you're so stupid..." Shen Mo exclaimed again, put down her pen, turned sideways, held Lu Qingyang's face with both hands, and looked at him carefully:
"Are you sure you didn't...sneak up and read last night?"
Lu Qingyang was held in her arms, feeling the delicate touch of her palm. He couldn't help but chuckle and kissed her palm.
"You goodness, I was so busy last night, how could I have time to read?" He said meaningfully.
Shen Mo blushed and slapped him in a scolding tone: "You are so rude!"
"What about... English?" Shen Mo was still a little unwilling to give up and flipped through the English review materials. "My pronunciation always feels weird. Can you help me listen to this sentence: 'The development of science and technology is the primary productive force.'"
Lu Qingyang listened to her finish reading and nodded: "The meaning is completely correct, and the pronunciation is basically fine, except that the emphasis of 'primary' is on the first syllable, and the pronunciation of 'tive' in 'produc-tive' can be clearer, with the tip of the tongue lightly touching the gums, like this..."
He demonstrated it once, his pronunciation was clear and fluent, and it sounded particularly comfortable.
After Chen Mo learned it a few times, she found it much smoother.
She watched Lu Qingyang demonstrate fluently, her eyes almost overflowing with admiration: "Qingyang, you... you didn't secretly study abroad?"
"Do I look like someone who has been abroad?"
Lu Qingyang deliberately frowned, cleared his throat, and put on the posture of a "strict teacher": "Since you are so confident, I will ask you a question. If you can't answer it, I will punish you."
Shen Mo was amused by his behavior and wanted to laugh, but she suppressed it, trying to look serious and straightening her back: "Come on! I'm not afraid!"
But the slightly red tips of her ears still revealed a hint of nervousness.
"Okay, first question." Lu Qingyang picked up his Chinese review materials and flipped to the section on ancient poetry appreciation. He pointed to a line of poetry. "'This feeling can be recalled, but at that time it was already gone.' It's from Li Shangyin's 'Brocade Zither.' Question: What kind of emotion does this line express? Analyze the profound meaning of the word 'lost' in the context of the entire poem."
Shen Mo concentrated on thinking.
She had memorized this poem, and the artistic conception was beautiful, but it required precise analysis of the emotions and meaning of the words... She organized her words and answered cautiously:
"It expresses the poet's profound remembrance of lost memories and endless longing for lost emotions. 'Wonderful' not only refers to the confusion and sense of loss at the time, but also embodies a profound sense of the passage of time and the impossibility of retrieving the past, along with a sense of helplessness and bewilderment at the tricks of fate. The poem's allusions are obscure, its artistic conception hazy, and this sense of 'wonderful' permeates the poem, forming the core of the poet's complex emotions."
Lu Qingyang listened and shook his head critically, "Hmm... it's close, but not quite precise. 'Wonder' focuses more on the complex, indescribable feeling of bewilderment and loss when faced with the passing of beautiful things. It's a momentary, intense feeling, not just a lament afterward. Furthermore, in light of the allusion to 'Zhuangzi's dream of a butterfly', this sense of loss also carries with it the philosophical reflection that life is like a dream, reality indistinguishable from illusion. So, one point deduction! Not a good enough answer."
"Ah? This is not enough?" Shen Mo widened her eyes in dissatisfaction, "I think I have made it quite clear!"
"A strict teacher produces excellent students." Lu Qingyang suppressed his laughter and announced seriously.
"Question One: The Punishment Takes Effect. Continuing, Question Two: Political Question: Briefly describe the specific content of the 'Four Cardinal Principles' and the significance of their establishment."
This topic was relatively basic, and Shen Mo had it in mind and recited it fluently.
"Yeah, I know it quite well." Lu Qingyang nodded.
Just when Shen Mo thought she had passed, he suddenly changed the subject, "But you only answered 'what' and 'significance', without considering the current context of ideological emancipation and rectifying wrongs to explain why it is re-emphasized and established at this point in time. It seems lacking in depth. I'll deduct another point! The penalties are cumulative!"
"Lu Qingyang! You're cheating!" Shen Mo was really getting anxious now, reaching out to hit him, "This is obviously the standard answer! You're deliberately making things difficult for me!"
Lu Qingyang smiled and grabbed her soft fist, then pulled her into his arms:
"Why are you being so difficult? Learning requires understanding both the facts and the reasons behind them. Okay, since you didn't answer both questions perfectly, the punishment is immediate."
He lowered his head and leaned close to her cheeks, which were flushed with anger and shyness. His warm breath brushed against her skin. "Do you want to know what the punishment is?"
Shen Mo was held in his arms, feeling the rise and fall of his chest and his burning body temperature, and her heartbeat involuntarily quickened.
She looked into his eyes so close to her, and her voice dropped involuntarily: "...What?"
Lu Qingyang's kiss gently fell on her lips, which expressed a little dissatisfaction.
"Hmm..." Shen Mo trembled all over at his sudden gentle attack, and her original protest was instantly blocked, with a vague moan.
She subconsciously wanted to push him away, but her hand rested softly on his chest, more like she was reluctant to accept.
The kiss didn't last long, but it was enough to make Shen Mo's cheeks flush and her breathing slightly disordered.
Lu Qingyang stepped back a little, resting his forehead against hers, his nose rubbing against hers, his eyes filled with tenderness and a triumphant smile:
"This is the punishment... If you don't answer well, you will receive 'love education'."
Shen Mo was embarrassed and annoyed by his shameless yet sweet "punishment". Her face turned even redder and she said angrily, "You...you are using your power for personal gain! How can anyone punish someone like this!"
"This is my territory, and I have the final say on the rules."
Lu Qingyang was confident and righteous. His fingers gently stroked her lips which were moist and slightly swollen from his kiss, and his eyes became more and more profound.
"And isn't the effect great? Look how focused you are now! Your face is flushed! Your qi and blood are flowing so well! You'll definitely be able to remember more."
"That's nonsense!" Shen Mo retorted, but her heart felt as sweet as if a honey pot had been overturned.
This unique "punishment" made her both shy and excited.
"Okay, the punishment is over, let's continue reviewing." Lu Qingyang stopped while he was ahead and loosened his grip on her a little, but his hand was still around her waist, maintaining an intimate distance, and he picked up the English materials on the table.
"If you can't answer, you will still be punished," he said meaningfully.
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