Chapter 1156 - 368 The True Love, Lay the Cards on the Table
The lecturer intent on sowing discord blushed with shame, knowing that if he continued, this pedantic and useless person would really turn against him, and might even repeat his words to Mo Qingze, thus seeking to curry favor and move up in rank.
Considering this possibility, the lecturer even resented the well-intentioned Servant Meng, but he quickly apologized, "Brother Meng, it was my foolishness. I spoke without thinking, and I hope you won’t take it to heart. I won’t say such things again."
Servant Meng didn’t know the other’s true thoughts and, seeing that he acknowledged his mistake, naturally refrained from lecturing further, but couldn’t help reminding him, "Such words must never be mentioned again. If you feel dissatisfied with Mr. Mo, you could learn more from him. Over time, you’ll realize that what I’ve said wasn’t just flattery."
"Yes, yes, I thank Brother Meng for the reminder," the lecturer agreed hastily, his true thoughts known only to himself.
Servant Meng, who had worked with the lecturer several times, knew him well. Seeing his quick agreement albeit a disdainful expression, he knew his words hadn’t truly been taken to heart.
Acknowledging this, Servant Meng shook his head helplessly, but couldn’t bring himself to say more.
Soon it was time to leave the office. Worried that Old Master Cui hadn’t arrived yet, Mo Qingze deliberately waited for his colleagues to leave before exiting the Hanlin Academy, only to see Old Master Cui waiting for him at the usual spot.
Seeing Mo Qingze emerge, Old Master Cui, who was courteous but kept a distance in front of his peers, waved enthusiastically and called out with a smile, "Ziyu, come on, our farm has sent a lot of fresh bamboo shoots, and Mother has specifically asked me to invite you over to taste them."
Taste bamboo shoots? Mo Qingze’s lips twitched slightly, almost hearing the muffled laughter of his colleagues nearby. Meeting Old Master Cui’s expectant gaze, he had no choice but to approach the Cui family carriage, gave Old Master Cui an equal’s greeting, and boarded his carriage.
The Cui family’s carriage left the Hanlin Academy slowly, as some people gathered in small groups and whispered among themselves: