Chapter 97: I Come to See What

"Lan shenzi, you must be careful."

Zhang Qiao reminded.

Lan Yue Niang nodded; she didn't go immediately, but returned home to tidy up before heading toward the Mountain God Temple.

But when she arrived, where were the people?

Shi Lin had already left.

Lan Yue Niang, uneasy, rented an ox cart and rode to the town.

Qiao Sheng, hearing of this, said to Lan Yue Niang: "Mother, did Qiao Er say what that man looks like?"

Lan Yue Niang shook her head.

Qiao Sheng, not knowing who it was, decided to stay home tonight and ask Zhang Qiao early the next morning; when the door opened the next morning, Shi Lin's voice came from one side.

"Qiao Sheng, long time no see!"

"Shi Shushu!"

Xiao Shitou ran out at the sound.

Shi Lin hadn't seen Xiao Shitou for some days and missed him; as soon as he saw him, he reached out and lifted him in a hug.

"You've grown taller, and heavier too."

Xiao Shitou said with a bright smile: "Shi Shushu, I not only grew taller and heavier, I can also read, recognize characters, and write now. I'm studying at Feng's Private School, and have been there for some days. By the way, there's something you surely don't know: my mother opened a restaurant, and business is great."

Qiao Sheng: "…"

He hasn't hidden anything from Shi Lin; he told him everything.

Shi Lin was somewhat surprised; he truly hadn't expected Feng Qingyang to take Xiao Shitou, since he always sets high standards for disciples—doesn't accept those without foundation, those who look unsightly, or those he doesn't favor.

"Why did you come?"

Qiao Sheng, looking at Shi Lin, asked.

Upon hearing.

Shi Lin, with a slightly annoyed expression, said: "What do you mean how did I come? My son is here; I came to see what's wrong with my son."

Xiao Shitou laughed.

Qiao Sheng couldn't bear to watch, said nothing in front of Xiao Shitou, and after sending him to Feng's Private School, called Shi Lin aside to talk.

"I don't know if you're just like you said, only here to see Xiao Shitou. If it's only to see him, I have no objection. But if you have any other intentions, I advise you to stop…"

Xiao Shitou cared about Shi Lin.

If he does something that makes him sad.

He would be very upset.

Shi Lin slightly raised an eyebrow and said: "Qiao Sheng, am I such a person in your eyes? Rest assured, I won't hurt anyone, nor Xiao Shitou."

"Better that way."

Qiao Sheng left, seated on the ox cart.

Shi Lin did not leave Wu tong zhen, because besides sending his nephew to Feng Qingyang's private school, he had other matters here.

Afternoon dismissal.

Qiao Sheng, as usual, arrived at the doorway before dismissal and waited; after about a quarter hour, the end‑of‑class bell rang.

The door opened.

Na Lan Ruo Lan saw her and started chatting again.

They chatted for a short while.

Xiao Shitou ran out carrying a book box; he was the fastest today, and as soon as he arrived, he hugged Qiao Sheng: "Mother!"

"Good boy."

Qiao Sheng, after receiving him, didn't stay any longer.

Got onto the ox cart.

Xiao Shitou put down the book box and started chattering.

"Mother, a new classmate joined our private school; in class we either study with the master or practice calligraphy, and he just sleeps, sleeps all the time."

"What happened next?"

Qiao Sheng asked curiously.

Xiao Shitou lowered his voice and began.

"Later, the master couldn't stand it and ordered Shi Jin not to do that, but he still did. The master punished him to attend class standing, yet he still slept while standing."

At this point Xiao Shitou laughed; it was his first time seeing someone sleep while standing.

Realizing he hadn't finished.

Xiao Shitou continued: "When the master couldn't tolerate any longer, he brought a gong; whenever Shi Jin fell asleep, the master would strike it in front of him. After many times, Shi Jin dared not sleep anymore."

(End of chapter)