"This isn't good,"
Meng Jingwei, caught between laughter and tears, said, "I really need to learn quickly, otherwise it will be very troublesome later."
"I didn't say you couldn't learn. I'll teach you."
"You'll teach me?" Meng Jingwei's eyes lit up. She suddenly remembered that Qing Muyue had learned the cipher in a very short time, and there must be a special trick, so she became a little expectant. "Alright, what's the secret? Tell me."
The man chuckled, "What secret? These words all need to be memorized by rote."
"No trick, how did you learn so fast?"
"Because..." Qing Muyue raised his hand and lightly tapped her nose, "Your husband is smart."
Seeing the proud look on his face, Meng Jingwei was amused. "I never realized you were so good at flattering yourself before."
Noon.
Qing Muyue prepared a lavish lunch. The few of them sat down to eat in the dining room. At this moment, Old Chentou looked up and said to Meng Jingwei, "I discussed it with your mother today and arranged a schedule for you. From now on, classes start at six in the morning and end at three in the afternoon, after which you will begin martial arts training. Time is tight, and we must utilize every moment."
Looking at the timetable on the table, Meng Jingwei's fair skin was tinged with a hint of coldness. "Up at six, end at ten..."
She murmured, then let out a faint snort through her nose, as if venting her dissatisfaction.
He Xiaolan Ya put down her chopsticks, a familiar elegant smile on her face. "We know it's a bit tough, but it's all for your own good."
Meng Jingwei picked up a slice of spicy beef and chewed it slowly. "Then I should thank you."
She didn't look up, replying sarcastically.
After the meal, before Meng Jingwei could go upstairs to study, a servant quickly ran in. "Mr. Bei, Madam Lanya, He Xiaoyanyi is here with He Kaoliannuo and He Kalingchuan."
Old Chentou stood with his hands behind his back, his brow furrowed. "What are they here for?"
"They said, they said..." the servant glanced at Meng Jingwei, "They said they are here to see the young lady."
He Xiaomingjin's eyes darkened. "Tell them to leave. Who allowed them to come without permission!"
"I'll go see them."
Meng Jingwei ignored everyone and walked out.
He Xiaolan Ya, constrained by her status, couldn't go out and had to go upstairs, intending to observe the situation from the window of her room.
It also avoided an awkward encounter if they came in later.
"I'll go with you."
He Xiaomingjin, not wanting to worry about Meng Jingwei, followed her out.
Walking out of the living room, through the small courtyard, Meng Jingwei saw the He Ka siblings standing outside beyond the fence.
Reaching the outside of the courtyard, Meng Jingwei looked at them calmly. "Do you need something from me?"
"Yes, I brought Lingchuan to apologize to you." He Xiaoyanyi, always calm and wise, gave an impression of maturity and prudence in his words and actions.
He Kalingchuan, unwillingly, turned his head. He was displeased but still said against his will, "What happened that day was my fault. I'm sorry."
He Kaoliannuo, however, stretched her neck to look into the courtyard, as if searching for something. Finally, she asked, "Meng Jingwei, where is your little follower?"
Meng Jingwei remembered Qing Muyue saying that He Kaoliannuo had discovered his true identity, but she was so preoccupied with Qing Muyue that a fanciful thought arose in Meng Jingwei's heart...
Could He Kaoliannuo be interested in Qing Muyue?!
A woman's sixth sense is very strong.