Chapter 12 The Scholar is Frustrated

Author: Lao Zhongos

Chapter 12 The Scholar is Frustrated

After the problem of Mo Xiaobei's trouble was solved, everyone had a lively meal with Mr. Zhu.

When Bai Zhantang and Mr. Zhu were changing cups, Mr. Zhu said: "Although Xiaobei has just arrived at the academy, it can be seen from today's performance that although he is naughty, he is not dogmatic and dares to break the rules. He is different from ordinary children. In the future,

There will be great potential!”.

Everyone in Mo Xiaobei's inn was very happy to hear Mr. Zhu boasting so much and toasted repeatedly. Zhang Chen thought to himself: "He is indeed a promising person, a future Red Flame Madman, and a dangerous person worth ten stars."

Mo Xiaobei nodded repeatedly when she heard her husband boasting about her, and stood next to Mr. Zhu obediently to help pour the wine.

"How could my Xiaobei have such a promising future?" Tong Xiangyu asked in disbelief.

When Mr. Zhu saw everyone in the inn, he said with disbelief: "You all know about our local prefect Lu, right?".

Everyone looked at the scholar and nodded: "I know, I know."

"He has a grandson who can be said to be a child prodigy who has been sensible since childhood. He learned literature at the age of three, memorized poetry at the age of five, and can read four books and five classics at the age of eight!" Mr. Zhu said with emotion.

When the scholar heard Mr. Zhu boasting so much about himself, he pressed his hands proudly, as if he wanted to keep a low profile.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Zhu changed the subject and said, "You know how my grandson is doing now. I heard that he fails in the exam every year and is so depressed that he wants to sell off his family's property."

This time everyone looked at the scholar with pity in their eyes, and the scholar was immediately discouraged and lost all the previous pride.

"Sooner or later, you have to redeem yourself," the scholar said in a low voice through gritted teeth.

Zhang Chen, who was nearby, quickly raised his glass and said to Mr. Zhu: "Sir, if that person becomes a late bloomer, as the ancient saying goes, don't bully a young man into being poor. Let's be merciful."

Mr. Zhu laughed after hearing Zhang Chen's persuasion and said: "Forget it! Let's drink. After all, if a gentleman doesn't speak up, others will do evil. You really shouldn't talk about the prefect's grandson behind his back!" Everyone in the inn once again changed glasses and the atmosphere was restored.

lively!

"It's okay! I can leave," Mr. Zhu said unsteadily.

"Mr. Zhu, please go slowly. Lao Bai will take Mr. Zhu back to the academy." Tong Xiangyu shouted worriedly when she saw Mr. Zhu wandering out of the door.

"Don't worry, shopkeeper," Bai Zhantang supported Mr. Zhu and slowly disappeared at the entrance of the street.

Everyone returned to the inn, cleared away the dishes, and chatted at the long table.

"Brother Xiu Cai, what's wrong with you? You've been looking down since you just finished eating." Zhang Chen asked with concern when he saw Xiu Cai sitting motionless at the table.

"It's nothing, I just feel like a failure. I thought I could read literature at the age of three, memorize poetry at the age of five, and read the Four Books and Five Classics at the age of eight!

I thought that when I was young and successful, I could win the exam in one day, but I never expected that I would end up in a situation where I would have to sell off my family property after failing repeatedly. I am so ashamed of my ancestors!" the scholar said with excitement.

Everyone came forward to comfort the scholar, and Zhang Chen also came to his side and said: "Brother scholar, don't worry, the ancients said that if you don't see each other for three days, you will be impressed by it, not to mention there are so many examples of late bloomers!".

The scholar suddenly raised his head and said with fire in his eyes: "From now on, let the person named Zhu see that the grandson of Magistrate Lu is not someone to be underestimated."

After Tong Xiangyu saw that the scholar had regained his fighting spirit, he said: "It's so good! It's so good!" Then he went upstairs to rest with a sigh of relief.

Zhang Chen suddenly thought that because Mr. Zhu did not punish Xiaobei but praised her during this home visit, Mo Xiaobei became even more mischievous and got into a lot of trouble. He quickly stopped Mo Xiaobei who was about to go back to the room and said: "Xiaobei, you

But remember, even though I didn’t criticize you this time, you still have to recognize the lesson and don’t contradict your teacher again.”

"If you can remember me, I will buy you some candied haws to eat tomorrow." Looking at Mo Xiaobei's nonchalant promise, Zhang Chen quickly increased the amount.

Did you hear that you can eat candied haws on a stick? Xiao Fei nodded excitedly and said, "Brother Xiaochen, don't worry! I will never hit you sir."

Hearing Mo Xiaobei's assurance, Zhang Chen broke into a cold sweat on his forehead, thinking that he was indeed a red flame madman and wanted to beat Mr.

Seeing Mo Xiaobei jumping up and down, Zhang Chen was still sweating in his heart for Mr. Zhu.

Just when Zhang Chen was about to take a rest, there was a noise outside the house, and a burst of ghostly cries and howls came over. He heard clearly that it was the scholar's voice. He hurriedly came to the backyard just now and saw the scholar holding a jar of wine and yelling, with Big Mouth Brother standing by.

persuade.

Zhang Chen came to Dazui and asked: "Brother Dazui, wasn't Brother Xiu Cai very stable just now? Why did he drink again?".

Dazui said helplessly: "Who knows what happened to him? He was about to rest in the room just now.

Suddenly I ran to the kitchen and brought a jar of wine and started drinking, shouting that I would definitely stand out and restore the glory of my ancestors.

While he was drinking and vomiting, I tried to persuade him but he refused to listen and if he kept doing this he would wake up everyone else. Just in time, Xiaochen, you came over and helped him carry him into the house."

The two men quickly helped the scholar, who was lying next to the stone mill and vomiting non-stop, into the house. Zhang Chen said to Dazui: "Brother Dazui, Xiucai needs to trouble you tonight."

"It's all trivial. Xiaochen, please go back and rest!" Da Zui waved his hand nonchalantly.
Chapter completed!