Chapter 134: Sneaking into the County Town
Even Zhao Yue was curious about their strong determination, especially Zhao Zhitong, who could still study so peacefully even though her family had just experienced an incident.
He poked Qiao Muchen with his little hand, glanced at Zhao Zhitong, and asked, "Look, is Zhao Zhitong really fine? How can she sit still like that? If it were me, I would’ve wanted to slip back home long ago; I wouldn’t be able to sit still at all."
Disrupted, Qiao Muchen tapped him on the head with a book, clearly displeased. "That’s why Teacher always praises Tongtong and not you."
Disdained by Qiao Muchen, Zhao Yue pouted unhappily and said arrogantly, "Humph, I’m not bad either! Teacher has been praising me for making a lot of progress recently. I’m just curious; we have to deal with bad people tomorrow, yet Zhao Zhitong isn’t worried at all. Look at our classmates; tomorrow is a day off, and they’re already too restless to sit still, just thinking about how they’ll play."
Qiao Muchen rolled his eyes at him and said, "Tongtong already said that you have to focus on whatever you’re doing; you can’t divide your attention. You can’t be trying to fish and catch butterflies at the same time."
Listening to this, Zhao Yue was completely bewildered. "What on earth are you talking about?"
Qiao Muchen couldn’t be bothered with him anymore. "I’m going to read. Don’t bother me. After school, you can ask Tongtong to tell you the story of the little kitten trying to fish; then you’ll understand."
After that, he ignored Zhao Yue, turned around, and went to recite his texts.
"I won’t bother you, stingy!" Zhao Yue made a face at Qiao Muchen’s retreating back but was seen by Mr. Meng, who happened to walk by his side just then.
With a snap, the Teacher’s ruler landed on his book, and Mr. Meng’s stern voice rang out, "Have you memorized it yet? Stand up and recite it for me."
Zhao Yue was so scared that he immediately ducked his head, burying it on the desk, and began reading aloud loudly from his book.
Scholar Meng shook his head helplessly. This child, he thought. He’s quite smart, but such a handful. He just can’t seem to shake off that mischievous nature, good one moment and naughty the next. Then, Teacher led the students in their reading.