Chapter 12

She felt that Emma had performed very well during this period, but the problem was here—she performed too well, too perfectly!

So perfect that it didn't look like an eight-year-old child...

And just now, Emma seemed to be... deliberately knocking her down?

So, is it all fake?

Ellis's brow furrowed even tighter.

Although it's not incomprehensible, it should be to get the medal; many children have actually restrained themselves a lot during this period, no longer naughty, but Emma has done more... deliberately knocking down...

"It should be that I thought too much; after all, it's just a child, it shouldn't be, but this award should be given to other more natural children."

After the teacher left.

Emma, who had turned around, took out a string of shiny watches from her pocket, her eyes filled with joy, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly.

Night.

Emma looked at the watch again and again, and finally put it away, and began to do her homework.

David walked in at this time and put down a glass of milk. "Do you need my guidance?"

"No need, Dad, I know you are very busy."

David smiled helplessly with pride; Emma was always so sensible.

He said, "Okay, then if I give you a hug, what will you give me?"

"Give you a kiss," Emma said with a smile.

The father and daughter were filled with warmth.

David smiled and turned to go to Louis's side.

Emma looked at this scene, her expression gradually flattened, and she pulled the corners of her mouth at the mirror in front of her, revealing the same smile just now. "Give you a kiss..."

The corners of her mouth dropped, and she smiled again.

Like she was practicing.

Next door.

Louis was also doing homework, but he had already finished it; no way, although his intelligence was no longer at the peak of his senior year, it was more than enough to complete mere elementary school knowledge.

Louis, who had finished his homework, was looking at the express delivery that had taken a full half a month to arrive, which was simply turtle speed!

Inside was a kind old man statue with a smile, piles of melons and fruits and food in front of him, and flames burning.

Beside him were two child-like statues, holding two jars respectively written with the characters "good" and "evil."

It was the Stove God in folk mythology and Taoist mythology; actually, if you want to worship, portraits are also fine, but Louis felt that worshiping a statue might have better effects.

Don't look at the Stove God as if he is not very good in people's mouths, but he is a god who truly reaches the heavens; before the Qin and Han dynasties, he was even one of the main sacrifices, which shows his status.

And the stove ash, incense ash, etc., burned for sacrifice are all effective in warding off evil in traditional customs, and the longer the worship, the stronger the effect; this is also the principle of the ash-from-fire method.

Now the statue finally arrived, and his next page of inheritance was finally about to open again.

At this time.

David came in.

Seeing the statue in Louis's hand, David paused, but then realized that Louis was mixed-race, perhaps a tradition left by his previous family.

To this, he expressed respect.

"Louis, drink some milk." He put a glass of hot milk on the table, taking it for granted that Louis didn't do homework; he had already realized that Louis was a genius for so long.

"Uncle, thank you."

Watching David's back as he left, Louis began to tidy up the room, placed the statue on the north side of the room, took out incense from the express box, and began to worship.

Three days later.

The award ceremony was about to begin.

Emma changed into her red dress again, pearl necklace, looking like a princess with a special temperament.

Louis was playing with an embroidery needle, sitting quietly in the car; in the car, David and Emma were chatting, smiling and praising, "Emma will definitely get the award."

Emma smiled reservedly, but couldn't help but raise her head; it could be seen that she also felt she would win the award.

David brought Emma and Louis to the school; at this time, the school was full of students and parents, and the female teacher was preparing with a gold medal the size of a palm.

Soon, the female teacher stood on the podium and began to describe the four excellent qualities of the Citizenship Award.

"Faith, honesty, cultivation, compassion—these are four qualities that couldn't be better for children; I believe that a child who can possess these four qualities must be a treasure sent by an angel."

"Next, I will be very honored to present the award, let this child enjoy applause and praise."

"Now, the one who won this Citizenship Award is..."

Off stage.

A group of children were poking their heads, and parents were also looking at each other.

But the most eyes were on Emma; no other reason, Emma's external image was really too good, and her smile had always been very reserved, and her temperament was also good; one look and you felt she was here to receive the award.

Sensing these gazes, her smile became even brighter.

However...

"Milo Curtis!"

*Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap... *

A round of applause rang out at the scene.

The desk mate beside Emma, a little boy with yellow curly hair, was in disbelief, then hugged his mother excitedly.

The smile on Emma's face disappeared at this moment.

The heels of her exquisite little leather shoes tapped the ground constantly.

Louis, who was sitting on the other side of David, watched her the whole time; next, this poor little curly hair was about to suffer a poisonous hand—what a terrible jealousy...

Soon.

The award ceremony ended.

David and Ellis were talking in the hallway; David missed the last parent-teacher meeting because of the project in the city, and for this time Emma didn't win the award, David also had some questions.

However, after a simple talk about learning, etc., Ellis took the lead in talking about Louis.

"..."

"I heard Louis is also your child?"

"Oh, Louis is a child of a relative of mine, entrusted to me to take care of for a few days; what's wrong with him?"

"Nothing, I just feel... he is too mature, and out of place with many children here; although he is a genius, I think you should understand how important interpersonal relationships are for a child's childhood."

It must be said that this black teacher's vision is indeed sharp; of course, this is also related to Louis not covering it up.

David nodded; he thought of that kidnapping; perhaps, one day he should invite a psychologist to take a look at Louis?

Louis never thought that the person who should be seen by a psychologist was not seen, but he became the first target instead.

At this time, David reacted and asked, "How is Emma doing?"

Ellis frowned, as if thinking about how to answer tactfully.

"Emma is very good, very excellent; she has many excellent qualities that children should learn; in fact, she could become a class monitor."

"And the most praiseworthy thing is her courage, but... she seems to have no physiological fear, and can always show her success when needed to be seen, leaving a deep impression, just like those... politicians, or workplace veterans."

"I believe she will become an excellent actor in the future."

This... is it considered praise?

(End of this chapter)