0p0 Chapter 208: Skipping School vs. Asking for Leave
Chapter 208: Skipping School vs. Asking for Leave
The dean left Hanqiu Courtyard with light steps, as if basking in the spring breeze.
Kong Xingzhi respectfully watched the dean's back, then raised his eyebrows, looked at the two people beside him, and praised: "The two junior brothers are really thoughtful. The dean has always been strict with us students. This is probably the first time he has received a gift from a student."
"The abbot took good care of us when he was in Yanzhou. No matter what we give him, it cannot compare to the abbot's kindness towards us." Wang Cheng said modestly, and then pulled Lin Yuzan, who was still immersed in the play, back to the room.
Kong Xingzhi looked at their backs, smiled meaningfully, and went back to his room to rest.
Wang Cheng gently closed the door and looked at his old friend, his eyes revealing a hint of doubt: "When did you find out?"
"Sister Qing heard from Miss Liu that the abbot wants to recruit students." Lin Yuzan stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, "In the last life, when we came here to study, this person was already the abbot's last disciple. Now it seems that it is not that simple."
Wang Cheng couldn't help wondering: "We never had the slightest intention of paying respect to the abbot."
Their guide in their previous life was not a harsh abbot, but a hypocritical headmaster. He looked at his old friend, and suddenly a light bulb went off in his head, as if he understood something: "Could this person have taken Sister Qing's childish words seriously?"
Lin Yuzan's face instantly froze, he rolled his eyes at him, and said unhappily, "I am much more handsome than the abbot, anyone with a discerning eye would know that my daughter is just talking nonsense."
However, the appearance of Kong Xingzhi just proves the saying "human hearts are hard to predict".
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"Sister Yining, you are writing letters to your family again!" Yan Ke saw her shaking the pen in front of the table and couldn't help but step forward to straighten her sitting posture.
"Sister Yan Ke, I wrote to my cousin." Xiao Yining replied, "Tomorrow is my mother's birthday, and I want to take a leave to accompany her."
She thought about it for a long time last night and decided not to add burden to her fellow villager. If she could successfully apply for leave, then her fellow villager would only need to take her father out.
Yan Ke touched her head and pursed her lips and said, "Sister Yining, a few days ago, Huang Ji's sister also used this reason to ask the aunt who raised her, but it turned out that she was using her mother's name to meet her fiancé. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to ask her."
Xiao Yining also knew about this matter. The young lady lied and blocked the way for those who came after her, making it impossible for the young lady who really wanted to go home to spend the birthday with her parents to take leave.
Because of this incident, that person's popularity in the girls' school plummeted, and he was met with ridicule wherever he went.
Now Xiao Yining is facing the same problem, otherwise she would not have thought of asking her fellow villagers to take her out.
"Let sister Yining give it a try. She's young, so maybe auntie will agree." Shi Wanwan, who was sitting behind little Yining, said. "My father's birthday will be coming soon, and I'll also ask for leave then."
"My mother's birthday is in a month, and I want to treat her then too," Chen Jiaoyi continued.
The topic was immediately brought up, but ended abruptly because of Lu Jiayi's words, "Mom's death anniversary is coming soon."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone immediately shut up in dismay.
Lu Jiayi stood up dejectedly and smiled apologetically at everyone, "Since sister Yining wants to take a leave, I will accompany you. My mother's death anniversary is the day after tomorrow."
"Oh, okay." Xiao Yining put away the letter he had written and followed Lu Jiayi out.
Shangguan Ruyi watched them leave, then sighed, "The thief who killed Sister Lu's mother has not been caught by Lord Lu yet. I heard from my father that if he is caught, Lord Lu will use his head to commemorate his deceased wife."
Liu Zhenying, who had been buried in her schoolwork, raised her head and looked at Shangguan Ruyi with expectant eyes, "Sister Shangguan, tell us what that person looks like. If we meet him, we can tell Lord Lu to catch him."
Everyone looked at Shangguan Ruyi, waiting for her next words.
"I don't know the rest, but Sister Lu has recovered her memory and only said that she saw blood-red red spider lilies on that person." Shangguan Ruyi answered truthfully.
Everyone was silent.
At this time, Xu Niannian stood up, raised her little fist, and stammered, "Big, big, big... everyone, family, family..."
Everyone:...
Yan Ke couldn't help but cover her ears and put a piece of paper in front of her, "Sister Xu, you should write something. The teacher will be here soon."
Xu Niannian's face flushed red. She immediately picked up a pen and quickly wrote a few words: "Don't worry, I will tell my dad to make sure everyone we catch takes off their clothes for inspection."
Although the method is simple and crude, it is very effective.
Everyone gave a thumbs up at the same time and observed a moment of silence for Xu Zuoshiwei.
Lu Jiayi also told Xiao Yining about this incident: "That day I only saw a bloody face and a flower under the partition, and the rest was my mother's blood flowing on me. I am a useless person. I can neither help my father nor let my mother rest in peace in the underground."
Xiao Yining looked up at her, his eyes full of pity, but his persuasion was feeble and powerless: "Don't worry, Sister Lu, the murderer will definitely be caught."
"Yeah, that's what I thought. My mother was the last person killed that year. He took revenge on my father and then stopped." Lu Jiayi said softly, then pulled Xiao Yining and knocked on the door.
Lian Zhiyou lowered her eyes and looked at the two little girls, and asked softly, "Do you want to spend your mother's birthday with her?"
"Yes, my aunt Lian, my father and I are all studying, and there is no one to accompany mother. I am afraid that she will cry tomorrow because she will miss us." Little Yining answered respectfully.
Lian Zhiyou: ...It’s not certain who will be crying.
She turned to look at Lu Jiayi, "Are you going to worship your mother?"
Lu Jiayi nodded and said sadly, "Aunt Lian, I want to tell my mother that everything is fine and ask her not to worry."
Lian Zhiyou was silent. Both of them were good kids.
She glanced at the two of them again and sighed. Fortunately, they were young and ignorant, otherwise, if these two things were put together, there would probably be conflicts.
Lian Zhiyou gently pulled Lu Jiayi to her side and said softly, "Since we have to worship, one day may not be enough. Go home after school today and prepare well with your family."
"But you..." Lian Zhiyou looked at Xiao Yining and continued, "Come back early the day after tomorrow for class. If you are late, don't blame your aunt for punishing you."
Little Yining showed a look of delight and was about to bow and thank him.
"Although you are going home, you can't forget your homework. Lin Yining, come over after dinner today. I will ask the teacher to assign you homework for tomorrow. You can go home after you finish it." Lian Zhiyou said again.
Little Yining looked at Lian Zhiyou in disbelief. How could she have the heart to say such cruel words to a three-year-old kid?
Lu Jiayi suppressed her laughter and gave Xiao Yining a helpless look.
"Don't want to?" Lian Zhiyou raised her eyebrows and asked.
Little Yining pouted her lips, nodding her head with tears in her eyes: "I'll follow my aunt's arrangements."
Woohoo, I have sacrificed so much for my mother!!!