Chapter 25
Xu Ming returned to the Xiaochun Courtyard of the Xu family residence at a time that wasn’t particularly late—just about a quarter of an hour later than usual.
Chen Suya didn’t ask why Xu Ming came back later than usual. After all, being held back by the teacher, a delayed lesson, or playing around a bit on the way home were all normal occurrences.
Xu Ming didn’t intend to explain the situation to his mother, either. If he told her, she would surely worry. Even though it was something that wouldn’t stay hidden for long, he figured that if he could spare his mother a day of worry, he would.
After lunch, Qin Qingwan came to find Xu Ming to play.
Every time Qin Qingwan tried to bring up the fight at the academy, Xu Ming cut her off. Qin Qingwan’s large, peach-blossom eyes blinked knowingly, and she quickly caught on, dropping the subject.
Sitting in the courtyard with Xu Ming, as usual, they began reading the Tianxuan Heart Method. Partway through, Qin Qingwan leaned against Xu Ming’s shoulder and fell asleep.
Chen Suya came over, picked Qin Qingwan up, and carried her to the room for a nap together. As for Xu Ming, Chen Suya knew her son never napped. He had always been full of energy, and she was used to it by now.
While his mother was napping, Xu Ming resumed his usual sparring session with the big white goose.
The Tianxuan Goose won again, but this time, it didn’t press down on Xu Ming to declare its victory. Despite its win, the big white goose was drenched in sweat, realizing it needed to intensify its training. Otherwise, in a few months, it might find itself pinned beneath its “little brother.”