Chapter 9: The Tangled Misunderstanding
Especially Wang Yu, who was sitting right next to Tang Hao, was momentarily stunned upon witnessing this scene. He then gently tapped Tang Hao, who had already stood up and was completely focused on him, with the back of his hand, and subsequently gestured with his mouth towards the hands of Young Master Wang resting on the dining table.
This is a school where two people have spent three years. They have naturally been dining in this cafeteria for nearly three years and are well aware that although the food in the cafeteria of County No. 1 High School is not particularly good, the quality of the provided utensils is quite satisfactory. Someone once joked that if the quality of the cafeteria food were half as good as the quality of the utensils, then their lives would have already entered a moderately prosperous stage.
Today, it is the first meeting for the three individuals with the Crown Prince, and none of them truly understand what kind of person he is. They only heard the Crown Prince himself say that he comes from a mountainous area where there is no electricity. To be honest, in the minds of many, upon learning that a certain place lacks electricity, they tend to think of it as a wild and uncivilized area. Who knows how barbaric the people there might be? Do they resolve disputes solely through physical confrontation? To be honest, in the minds of many, upon learning that a certain place lacks electricity, they tend to think of it as a wild and uncivilized area. Who knows how barbaric the people there might be? Do they resolve disputes solely through physical confrontation?
More importantly, Tang Hao would also misunderstand.
After all, Tang Hao is just an ordinary senior high school student, and more importantly, he is a good student in his third year of high school. Otherwise, he would not yearn for the college entrance examination so much, nor would he discuss with his friends at the dining table about which schools to apply to after the exam. He certainly would not have been assigned by his homeroom teacher, Chen Zeming, to share a dormitory with Han Jingjing, a top student.
Wang Yu nervously looked up at Wang Shizi, only to realize that the guy opposite seemed to be completely unfocused, as if he hadn't heard Tang Hao's words. He then let out a long sigh of relief, ... his palm slapped more forcefully on Tang Hao's thigh, and then he raised his hand to point more clearly at the spoon that Wang Shizi was kneading with both hands
Clearly, this rhetorical question once again led to misunderstandings among several diligent senior high school students. After all, that slight elevation in voice sounded quite threatening. Tang Hao's expression changed noticeably, and Wang Yu once again revealed an awkward smile. In order to ease the atmosphere, he immediately explained: "Haha, that Wang Ge, what Haozi means is that you are so talented, you will definitely be able to hold an official position in the future!"
At this moment, the expression of the Crown Prince could actually be described as bewildered. When a person is lost in thought, their attention naturally cannot be focused, and they rarely display a rich array of emotions. The Crown Prince was certainly no exception; however, in the eyes of Tang Hao, he appeared to be nothing more than a cold, expressionless figure. But why this cold demeanor? Clearly, Tang Hao, much like Han Jingjing and Wang Yu, instinctively interpreted this as a silent threat.
With the steps provided by these two individuals, and given that Tang Hao was already feeling apprehensive, if he still did not realize the opportunity to retreat gracefully at this moment, it would truly be a case of an intelligence mishap. Thus, the next moment, he sulkily sat back down, though he still muttered, "If it’s not a waste, then it’s not a waste, why make it so serious? Do you think you are a government official?"
Especially the dining spoon provided in the restaurant, not only is it engraved with the words "Canteen of County No. 1 Middle School," but it is also a standard stainless steel spoon. It is not easy to bend it in half even with a little less strength, let alone twist it together effortlessly like Wang Shizi does. The difficulty of that would be immense. For them, trying to bend this spoon into a perfect ring that could fit around a finger would be an absolutely impossible task, not to mention someone like Wang Shizi treating this spoon as if it were soft metal, casually kneading it.
This is indeed a misunderstanding, but the three individuals at the dining table are unwilling to believe that the actions of Prince Wang are merely subconscious gestures stemming from his struggle with the issue. Thus, Tang Hao felt afraid
Han Jingjing, who was sitting next to the Crown Prince, immediately chimed in, saying: "Exactly, Tang Hao, what Wang Ge said is not wrong. Wasting food is always undesirable. Look at me, my appetite is about the same as yours, and I have finished eating too."
As he spoke, Wang Yu forcefully tugged at Tang Hao's pants, clearly providing Tang Hao with a way out while also reminding his friend that tomorrow was the day of the college entrance examination, and that no matter how frustrated he felt, he had to swallow it down for now
Beside him, Wang Yu, who clearly understood Tang Hao's thoughts on the matter, quickly spoke up: "Alright, Haozi, hasn't the teacher always taught us that every grain of rice in our bowl comes from hard work? If we are going to eat, let's eat; it's always better not to waste! Besides, tomorrow is the day of the college entrance examination, so we should eat well tonight to have more energy for tomorrow!"
Heaven can bear witness, the Crown Prince truly does not have the thoughts they imagine. Just now, he merely experienced the process of drifting away and then returning to his senses. His contemplation was solely about whether it is correct to impose his own standards on others.
While saying this, he also pushed his plate forward, as if he was deeply afraid that Tang Hao would not believe him
For this chubby boy, it is indeed quite a dilemma at this moment. On one side is a friend he has known for three years, and on the other side is someone he has only just met today, yet has already captivated him as an idol. Moreover, at this moment, Han Jingjing truly admires Prince Wang more and more. This guy not only has a sharp mind, but it also appears that he possesses great physical strength. He is simply the embodiment of his two favorite historical figures, Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei, combined. It is simply extraordinary. Who says that intelligence and physical prowess cannot coexist? After all, isn't this the best example right in front of him?
They were even less aware that at this moment, Crown Prince Wang had already lost his focus, pondering why his seemingly reasonable persuasion had resulted in Tang Hao's misunderstanding. His hands moved instinctively, leading them to purely interpret the Crown Prince's actions as a demonstration. Could it be that the next step would involve taking action?
"You mean..." Tang Hao began to speak but abruptly swallowed his words. Having lived in County No. 1 Middle School for three years, he was naturally well aware of the quality of the cafeteria spoons. He had even amused himself by bending one of those things with his hands, so he was fully aware of the hardness of the spoon. At this moment, seeing Wang Shizi effortlessly squeezing the metal spoon, he could no longer utter a word.
Although Tang Hao appears quite robust, fighting is truly not his strong suit, especially considering that it is the day before the college entrance examination. If he were to get into a fight and sustain any issues, missing the long-awaited exam would be incredibly unfair to him. Moreover, the strength demonstrated by Wang Shizi's hands is on an entirely different level. Just the thought of being struck by such powerful fists makes Tang Hao feel quite uneasy.
The conversation among a few people finally brought the Crown Prince back to his senses from his contemplation. At that moment, Tang Hao's mumbling was just coming to an end. The Crown Prince, who had not clearly heard the previous words, naturally asked, "What did you say?"
Fortunately, there are not many people in the cafeteria at this time, and Han Jingjing and Wang Yu, who are beside him, are still considered his friends. Even if he temporarily lowers his head, it is not too embarrassing.
What are you taking pictures of? How? Are you really planning to listen to him and finish this meal? We have been classmates for three years, which side are you really on!