Chapter 24: The Rivals Meet on a Narrow Path
Teacher Wang felt that Li Meiyu was being a bit too harsh, but he was unaware of the circumstances, so he diverted the topic, "The airflow from your electric fan is too weak, why not consider installing a ceiling fan?"
"A ceiling fan can’t be moved between rooms." Mentioning the fan reminded Li Meiyu of yesterday’s incident. She complained, "Yesterday I was set on buying a large pedestal fan. I had already negotiated the price with the boss, but a young girl snatched it away. I thought it wasn’t worth quarreling over a fan, so I didn’t argue. Nowadays, these young girls take advantage of their good family conditions and are completely lacking in etiquette. I’m afraid the next generation they raise will be even worse."
The other teachers echoed Li Meiyu’s words, criticizing the girl. They even brought up several examples to support their point. Seeing everyone agreeing with her, Li Meiyu’s mood improved. She picked up the kettle on the table, found it empty, then took it straight to the kitchen.
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Back in the room, Tong Yao was busy folding clothes. Si Chen had gone downstairs to move tables and chairs. When he returned, he ran into Li Meiyu exiting the kitchen. Seeing Si Chen carrying two stools, she hurriedly stopped him, "Doctor Si, could you lend me your stools? My friend is coming for dinner and we’re short of seats."
Si Chen slightly raised his brows, handed her a stool, and Li Meiyu eyed the other stool in his hand, "Doctor Si, could you lend me that one too? I will return them to you after dinner!"
"Yaoyao needs to sit," he tossed out a sentence, then headed back to his room.
Having been refused, Li Meiyu was somewhat displeased. It was just a stool, who cares?