Chapter 18: Pity For Zhong Yong

Huo Yuan glanced at Ning Wan. Ning Wan smiled at him and nodded.

Hence, Huo Yuan straightened his back and said loudly, “During the Tai-yuan years of the dynasty Jin, the people from the county of Wuling fished for a living.”

Yes, it went quite smoothly.

“A fisherman strolled along the bank of a stream, f-f-forgetting the distance—” He was stuck.

Huo Yuan looked at Chi Nan anxiously.

Chi Nan shot him a look hurriedly but it was a pity that Huo Yuan couldn’t understand. He opened his mouth anxiously and reminded him, “when he suddenly encountered a peach blossom forest!”

“Oh, oh, when he suddenly encountered a peach blossom forest—, then? Teacher, then?”

Chi Nan was speechless.

Huo Yuan looked innocent and anxious and looked at Huo Ce carefully.

Huo Ce reached out and pulled Huo Yuan over. He patted him on his head. “Is this essay too difficult?”

Huo Yuan’s eyes were filled with tears. He nodded carefully and said softly, “Little Uncle, I’ll work hard to memorize it. I can definitely do it!”

Huo Ce ruffled his hair again and let him lean against his leg.

Chi Nan quickly smiled and said, “President Huo, Huo Yuan memorized it very well this morning. He must have been nervous when he saw you just now. It’s fine. Let’s practice tomorrow. We’ll definitely be able to do it.”

Huo Ce said calmly, “Teacher Chi, why did you give Huo Yuan such a difficult piece the moment you start? Are you trying to impress upon me that Huo Yuan is a prodigy?”

“Of course, of course, Huo Yuan is a prodigy!” Chi Nan quickly followed suit and tried his best to flatter him.

“Teacher Chi, you’ve heard of the story of Pity For Zhong Yong, right?” Huo Ce’s tone was still indifferent.

Chi Nan was stunned.

Huo Ce continued, “I don’t care if Huo Yuan is a prodigy or not. I just want him to have the joy that he should have at his age. It’s completely fine for him to learn more when he has the strength, but I don’t want him to be forcefully instilled.”

[Heh! I didn’t expect him to be so humane to Huo Yuan.]

This long-lost voice sounded in Huo Ce’s ears again, making him look up at Ning Wan. Ning Wan’s surprised expression came into view, and Huo Ce’s mood suddenly improved.

Lin Lang could not help but nod when he heard his son’s words. She naturally did not want her grandson to be too tired. She had completely ignored the fact that her two sons had received elite education since they were young. The generational gap allowed her to choose what to forget.

Chi Nan’s expression changed.

Huo Ce placed his fist on his lips and coughed. “That’s why I don’t think Teacher Chi is suitable to be Huo Yuan’s teacher. It’s been hard on you today. Han Chi, settle Teacher Chi’s fees.”

He stood up and did not look at Chi Nan. He held Huo Yuan’s small hand and slowly left.

“Mr. Huo—” Chi Nan wanted to chase after him and explain.

Han Chi was already in front of him. “Teacher Chi, please wait. Please follow me.”

Chi Nan watched as Huo Ce and Huo Yuan’s backs disappeared around the corner. At this moment, Huo Yuan was being held by Little Uncle and could simply forget the entire world. How could he care about this teacher who was teaching him while having other thoughts?

Chi Nan could only look at Ning Wan and Lin Lang for help.

Ning Wan took a step back and heaved a sigh of relief.

Lin Lang obeyed her son’s opinion unconditionally even though she felt that it was a pity. It was really not a big deal. However, Huo Ce’s way of dealing with the problem was too direct and stiff after all. How embarrassing would it be for the young man?

Hence, Lin Lang comforted him. “It’s alright, Little Chi. The fact that you were chosen by Huo Ce means that you’re an outstanding person. It’s just that our Huo Ce has a strange temper. This matter isn’t your fault. Han Chi, don’t make things difficult for him. Recommend a job to him.”

Han Chi lowered his eyebrows and replied, “Yes, Madam.”

Lin Lang was very satisfied with her arrangements. He pulled Ning Wan along and left slowly.

Han Chi politely gestured for Chi Nan to enter.

Chi Nan couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Why was this different from what was written in the book? What happened to the resentful wife from a wealthy family?

One of these two women was an old widow, and the other was an empty-shell wife whose husband did not even look at her. But why did they not have any “grudge”?

What went wrong?

Chi Nan used all his strength to maintain his demeanor and followed Han Chi out. Finally, he turned around and looked at the distant mansion. He could not help but clench his fists.

He could not rush this matter. Something must have gone wrong and made him miss a good opportunity. He needed to sort it out again.