Chapter 401: Ruyi Won’t Fall For It!
Chen Changsheng was originally scheduled to finish by the end of the si hour each day, but lately the teahouse had been bustling with business. Most patrons wanted to hear more, so Chen Changsheng often stayed until around noon.
This wasn’t too troublesome. Manager Zhuang even raised his monthly pay, which was good news.
After all, the teahouse’s daily earnings had doubled, making Manager Zhuang grin widely. Clerk Cao also benefited, with a big raise in his monthly pay—all thanks to Mr. Chen.
After the busy morning, Chen Changsheng would stop at the noodle shop outside the teahouse for a bowl of noodles. On days he didn’t feel like noodles, he’d grab two buns instead.
After eating, he’d return and teach Ruyi and Ping’an to recognize characters and read.
To be fair, when it came to studying, Ruyi worked hard and never slacked off. Ping’an, however, was less diligent but far better at memorizing.
Sometimes Ruyi felt very sad. “Uncle Chen, am I really that dumb?”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng asked, “Why do you think you’re dumb?”
“Ping’an remembers things after just one glance, but it takes me so long, and I often forget. He seems to know everything without even trying, but I have to struggle so hard.”