["It’s also because you didn’t manage your children well. As parents, you need to reflect on this. If they want to play around, why are they attending school? My Yaoyao is excellent in this regard, very sensible. Even if she doesn’t listen in class, she might fold paper or scribble with ink, but at least she doesn’t disturb others. Don’t forget that Mr. Sun’s wife is still recovering from her illness!"]
It wasn’t just intimidation; those people were afraid of Yu’s father, but the last sentence was truly impactful.
That very day, every family disciplined their children.
From then on, Yu Tingwan slept very quietly.
Well-rested and comfortable.
The little girl was also willing to share so of her food with them, and over ti, they got along very well.
Before coming to Xilin Village, her childhood was exceptionally carefree.
Old Master Sun didn’t complain anymore.
He couldn’t help but fall into reminiscing.
He rembered that Yu Family’s Yaoyao was quite pampered and later complained about the desk being too hard.
So she moved to another place to sleep.
For example, his room.
At first, it was just a small couch under the window.
Later, she climbed right onto the bed.
When the master couldn’t find her, he searched everywhere!
He even thought she had skipped class!
He finally found her in his own room.
He was just about to scold her when he saw the little girl sleeping soundly in his wife’s arms.
His wife, frail and ill, gently stroked the little girl’s hair and, seeing him, couldn’t help but smile and softly said.
["I like this child."]
He felt his throat tighten.
["If we had a daughter, she would be just as charming and lovely."]
Old Master Sun stared at the girl in front of him, who wished she could bury her head in the ground, as if trying to rge her with his mories.
Honestly, if we were to list Yu Tingwan’s misdeeds, it would take three days and nights.
Liu Yan had seen all kinds of people, but soone as unique as Yu Tingwan was a first for her.
After hearing what Old Master Sun had to say, she was a bit incredulous and even turned her head to look at Yu Tingwan.
"What’s going on?"
"You’re so rare, but you act as if you’re everywhere."
Yu Tingwan couldn’t take it anymore: "Shut up."
"Can’t you see I want to find a hole to crawl into?"
Liu Yan got her!
Noticing Old Master Sun move, Yu Tingwan instinctively straightened her back.
But Old Master Sun walked past her and sat on a stone bench in the yard.
The little girl turned her head to look, eting a familiar yet unfamiliar stern face.
Familiar because she had seen it many tis before.
Unfamiliar because so much ti had passed; she was now a married woman, and the master had...aged.
Old Master Sun chuckled, "Even though I’m no longer teaching, half of Ze County knows ."
"Most of the teachers currently in the academy were taught by . The head of the academy has to call uncle when he sees ."
"Not very famous?"
Yu Tingwan was mortified: ...
Old Master Sun: "Bad temper, scolding and punishing people, who caused that? It’s those troublemakers under my tutelage causing problems."
Troublemaker Yu Tingwan: ...
Recalling Yu Tingwan’s earlier words, Old Master Sun’s face darkened.
He spoke with a booming voice.
"Get over here!"
Yu Tingwan whispered, "Why so fierce?"
She slowly moved over.
"You’re getting on in years, why is your voice still so loud?"
As Yu Tingwan approached, she lightly poked him with a fingertip and tilted her head, biting her lip to observe his reaction: "We haven’t seen each other for years; at least give so face."
Tea and snacks were placed on the stone table.
Old Master Sun sneered. After talking so much, he was indeed parched and just as he was about to raise a hand to pour water, soone beat him to it.
"Let do it, let do it."
Yu Tingwan poured it to about eighty percent full, bent slightly forward, and respectfully handed it to him.
"You’re finally showing so foresight."
Old Master Sun sneered, took a few sips, and put it down. Perhaps his mood was too complex, for he found himself taking several deep breaths to calm down.
Finally, he raised his hand.
Yu Tingwan widened her eyes: ???
She almost thought Old Master Sun could pull a ruler out of thin air and chase her around the yard with it.
But Old Master Sun took her by the wrist, pulling her to sit in front of him, and sighed.
"Let your teacher take a good look."
Yu Tingwan cautiously glanced at him: "What are you looking at?"
"Just seeing how Yu Family’s Yaoyao has grown into a big girl."
Yu Tingwan suddenly froze, a wave of bittersweet emotion rushing through her heart.
On the side, Liu Yan was enjoying the show and hadn’t realized Yu Tingwan had so serious backing!
Hui Niang was stunned.
"This..."
She was confused.
After all, she didn’t think the troublemaker Old Master Sun ntioned should be Wan Niang.
But it seed...it really was.
"Please forgive her."
Old Master Sun: "This girl is a bit pampered; please be patient with her."
Saying that, he pointed to the side.
It was in Mr. Zhao’s direction.
"That’s the standard for my teaching."
Saying that, he pointed at Yu Tingwan.
"Rebellious pupil."
"But even so, this child was really like one of mine, and the one my late wife missed most."
He clarified his stance: "If she does anything wrong, co to , and I’ll take care of it."
Hui Niang quickly said, "Wan Niang is excellent, both filial and sensible."
The ntor of Mr. Zhao next door and Wan Niang’s teacher had different levels of influence.
They always say once a teacher, always a father. This made Wan Niang half a family mber.
Hui Niang quickly said, "Wan Niang, take good care of the teacher. I’m going out to buy so vegetables. I’ll ask your Aunt Zhao and Nannan to co over for dinner later."
The girl responded crisply.
Seeing Hui Niang about to leave, Liu Yan also found it inappropriate to stay too long.
She planned to look for Yu Tingwan again later, and left together with Hui Niang.
Yu Tingwan turned her head and said proudly to Old Master Sun, "I’m now soone who talks sense. See? My mother-in-law treats like a daughter."
After saying that, she stretched out her hand and tugged on Old Master Sun’s sleeve again.
"I’m really not used to it."
Old Master Sun: ??
You’re not used to not being scolded?
Yu Tingwan chuckled: "Actually, this is the first ti I’ve had family support on my husband’s side."
Old Master Sun paused. His expression changed for a mont. He only asked, "Have you read any books lately?"
Yu Tingwan: ...
Here we go again, huh.
"No."
Old Master Sun: "That’s just right."
"Ren Qi."
Mr. Zhao was still in shock and hurriedly responded, "Here."
"Retrieve the gift I prepared for Nannan for ."
Old Master Sun looked at Yu Tingwan: "In the next few days, find ti to transcribe it for ."
No!
Yu Tingwan shot to her feet: "Why do I have to copy it?"
Old Master Sun: "Although it’s a bit thick, you should be able to finish it quickly."
"I’ll test you on it later."
Considering the distance between the two households, Old Master Sun smiled a little.
"A girl with a good brain, but doesn’t use it for reading. Now that I have free ti, apart from teaching Nannan, I’m willing to teach you again."
"Over the years, I’ve had nothing to do, and I’ve been regretting going easy on you when you were young."
Yu Tingwan held back: "Swallow your words."
"I can pretend I didn’t hear that."
Old Master Sun seemingly didn’t hear: "When did you get married?"
Yu Tingwan responded crankily, "At the end of last year."
Old Master Sun looked at the girl’s attire and the bright Wei Family courtyard, secretly nodding.
However, he was quickly puzzled.
"Ren Qi said the Wei Family’s son is good at studying and stands out in other ways."
Though his health isn’t great.
But for soone like Old Master Sun, as long as soone is good at studying, he’s impressed!
Yu Tingwan: "That’s right."
Old Master Sun frowned: "Then why did he choose you?"
He thought of a possibility: "Did you fool him?"
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