Chapter Nine, thoughts are difficult to fathom

The sunlight streamed in through the window at an angle, and the moment he opened his eyes, the deep pupils beneath his thick eyelashes shimmered with a watery glint. He furrowed his brows leisurely, unable to deny that this annoying fellow possessed a pair of very enchanting eyes

"Yes, but Brother Wan is carrying mung bean cake." Youyou finished eating and set down the bowl and chopsticks

Just as she ran out of Master Bian's courtyard, she saw Cheng Yueren standing in the shade of a tree by the mountain path. She glared at him fiercely, wondering if he was so heartless as to come and gloat over her pitiful state of hunger after having filled his own stomach. A true scoundrel among scoundrels

The Yuetianheng near the desk was originally listening with great interest, but felt quite disappointed when the esteemed scholar Bian suddenly walked over from behind the large desk. As one ages, one becomes like a child; despite being a learned individual with such a prestigious reputation, a close friend and chess companion of Zhu Liancheng, he takes pleasure in catching Youyou daydreaming and cheating, as if not allowing Youyou to make a fool of herself each day means he has gained nothing.

Li Yunshun chuckled, as if he had just learned something very amusing

Li Yunshun was somewhat taken aback, raising his eyebrows slightly, and finally, a sly smile appeared at the corner of his mouth

Huo Wan'er was quite happy to leave school early, but because Youyou was left behind, she couldn't help but feel reluctant. However, Yue Tianheng, who was pulling them away, wore a face full of joy, his smug expression surpassing even the satisfaction he had just felt when watching Cheng Yueren being punished with a ruler. Youyou gritted her teeth and "watched" him leave, truly unable to understand why her father had taken on such a disciple

Youyou shivered slightly, awakening from her dreamlike state as she looked at the imposing figure of Master Bian. "Grandpa Bian, your lecture today was particularly splendid," she sweetly smiled. Master Bian claimed he had come to engage in a game of chess with her grandmaster, but he had stayed on without leaving, tormenting her for a full six months. Fortunately, her father had come to visit her and took her on a journey through the rivers for more than half a month, allowing her to escape. Now, she feared nothing else but that Master Bian would fall in love with the bamboo sea, settling here to enjoy his retirement and wait for death, which would likely mean she would perish before him. He had tormented her for a full six months, and thankfully, her father had come to see her, taking her on a journey through the rivers for more than half a month, allowing her to escape. Now, she feared nothing else but that Master Bian would fall in love with the bamboo sea, settling here to enjoy his retirement and wait for death, which would likely mean she would perish before him.

The ever-alert Cheng Yueren was likely exhausted from his recent martial arts practice, sleeping unusually soundly. Even when Bian Daru approached him, he did not wake up. Bian Daru, with a leisurely demeanor, followed closely behind, chuckling softly and shaking his head.

The master specifically instructed to prepare a meal of four dishes and one soup for her. Youyou was so absorbed in eating that she lost track of everything around her. Li Yunshun sat across from her, watching with a smile. When he saw her add another half bowl of rice, he finally laughed out loud: "You can eat so much rice after having steamed buns? Truly remarkable."

The pleading gaze barely caught a glimpse of Yue Tianheng, and before she could express anything with her expressive eyes, his smug and gleeful expression had already clearly answered for him. She reluctantly averted her gaze, while the attending Huo Wan Er Shao displayed their helplessness with sorrowful expressions, indeed, it was their fathers who had forced them to come, claiming that it was a rare opportunity to hear the teachings of the esteemed scholar Bian.

Huo Shaoxun glanced at Cheng Yueren, took Youyou's hand, and said, "Let's go back to eat."

Oh, is that so? The Sichuan accent of the esteemed scholar Bian is quite strong. Then please repeat the most精彩之处 of what I just said.

In order to eat earlier, she took the plunge and ran to Master Bian, hoping to learn as much as she could. She came to the Bamboo Sea to learn martial arts, not to rush to the capital to become a top scholar. She truly does not understand why her master insists that this overweight old man, who cannot lift a hand or carry a shoulder, teaches them to read.

Bian Da Ru appeared unexpectedly surprised after reciting most of the text, and in the end, he even gave her three slaps as a small punishment. After the punishment, he invited her to have a meal together. Although she was very hungry, she still maintained a bit of dignity; looking at Grandpa Bian, nothing tasted good!

"Grandpa Bian, how can someone fall asleep during such an exciting lecture!" She wished she could drag Master Bian over to Cheng Yueran's side and catch him dozing off.

He waited for half a day, but she did not respond. Glancing sideways, he walked directly to the bedroom of the neighboring scholar, Bian. Youyou then heard his rough yet melodious voice resonate smoothly. Although she could not discern where he had reached in his recitation, she was certain that he had passed with ease.

With a furrowed brow and a look of deep concern, Master Bian was already itching to lightly tap his palm with the ruler. She certainly knew that when it struck her hand, it was never with such force. She even suspected that Master Bian had secretly learned the martial arts of their ancestor, as the strikes were so painfully effective.

"Little fool, your master just likes fox spirits." Li Yunshun tilted her head proudly, and for some reason, her gaze drifted for a moment. She smiled and sighed, "The thoughts of a young person... truly difficult to fathom"

Is there no one to bring you food

At first glance, she was overjoyed

She was still so captivated, staring intently at the book in front of her, with her large, round, dark pupils clearly reflecting every word and sentence of the timeless classics. Perhaps she was so engrossed that she didn't even notice when the esteemed scholar Bian approached her.

The esteemed scholar Bian gently tapped his shoulder with a ruler, prompting him to slowly open his eyes and sit up straight

Cheng Yueren stood up and calmly admitted that he had fallen asleep

Cheng Yueren leaned motionless against the window frame, merely casting a casual glance at him. Not to mention that this illiterate little beggar would surely be lost in the clouds listening to the great scholar's lecture; even if he understood, could he save her?

She looked helplessly and angrily at the paragraphs of text on the page, it was almost time for dinner, she was so hungry

Faced with such a direct response, Master Bian could not add further reproaches and could only settle for giving him twenty slaps on the hand. Youyou watched from the side, beaming with joy, and very earnestly counted for Grandpa Bian, fearing that he might miss one.

"You must be hungry, Youyou," said Wan Huaijun, holding a small box. "First, have some mung bean cake. Hero Pei specifically instructed to save some food for you." He presented it in front of Youyou.

With a rumbling stomach, she recited every word and phrase that she hated to the core. The servant had already delivered lunch to Master Bian, and the aroma... She sniffed, and it even overshadowed the fragrance of flowers. Cheng Yueren, this unscrupulous fellow, must have already eaten his fill! He showed no intention of helping her at all, truly a petty person!

Due to Cheng Yueran's heinous acts, leisurely walking is merely a trivial matter, exempt from punishment

Ah! She couldn't help but call out to him

Before she could think of how to insult him a few times, Wan Huaijun and Huo Shaoxun called her name as they leaped around the corner of the winding stone path, one after the other. Although Huo Shaoxun's leg injury from being pulled was not serious, it still affected his agility. Youyou watched and felt even more resentment towards Cheng Yueyan. Huo Gege had always cared for her since childhood, and this time he had done this for her revenge. Cheng Yueyan, that heartless and ruthless person, had wronged her and caused her to hurt Huo Gege!

Youyou gazed intently at the books spread out on the desk, appearing very focused and serious

Wan Huaijun, sitting anxiously behind Youyou, secretly nudged her.

Finally, his voice came to a stop, and it seemed that Master Bian had asked him something again, prompting him to speak at length once more

The spacious and bright study has its door open, and the flowers in the courtyard are in full bloom. Every time a gentle breeze blows into the room, it carries a rich fragrance.

In the previous session, the eloquent scholar Bian Liangyao, who was explaining the famous text, glanced at her a few times while speaking, showing no sign of appreciation for her earnestness and diligence in learning. Among the few children that Zhu Liancheng had entrusted him to teach temporarily, Youyou had been following him for the longest time, and he could be said to know her very well.

The resentment of Young Master Huo Wan Er towards Cheng Yue Ran is evident, as he caused their disqualification and bullied You You. Each incident, each matter, makes it difficult for them to ignore him.

"Master Uncle, why are you laughing so happily? You must not laugh like that in front of my master; it is simply like a fox spirit, and a particularly cunning one at that!" Youyou squinted her eyes at her.

She did not hate Yue Tianheng for long before she began to panic. Cheng Yueren's advantage lay in her strong memory. When she was reciting the first paragraph repeatedly and stammering, Cheng Yueren, who had been silently reading, confidently stood up.

He turned around coldly to look at her, and she was taken aback. What was she calling him for? To ask him to be chivalrous and wait for her? It was obvious even to the toes of his feet that he was not that kind of person

Master Bian decisively decreed without omission: Cheng Yue and Youyou are to be punished by reciting in the study, and they may only leave after reciting the entire text.

"Bun?" Yoyo bit her chopsticks, "Where are the buns?" She really wanted to eat some, but there were none at noon today

Youyou picked up a piece and ate it, feeling somewhat regretful, "I am particularly hungry; it would be great if what you brought were buns."

Youyou saw Cheng Yueren looking elsewhere, not knowing what he was doing. Unable to help but want to make a few sarcastic remarks about him, she was pulled away by Second Young Master Huo Wan.