flstandardbreds Chapter 309 You may want to settle things peacefully, but things may not be so easy.
Chapter 309 You may want to settle things peacefully, but things may not be so easy.
Chen Zhao agreed, and the shopkeeper naturally dared not disagree.
If the master agrees, they will naturally do whatever the master says.
Having been in the business world for so many years, he chimed in, "Then we'll wait for news from the young master."
Chen Zhao waved his hand, "Don't worry! My dad will definitely agree."
Emerging from the shoe shop, Little Goldfish, wearing new shoes, skipped and hopped ahead of Lin Yanqing, rarely showing his childlike innocence.
Lin Chang'er naturally followed his example. At such a young age, jumping around was his nature. It wouldn't be good to have a sullen face all day, like a little old man.
Lin Chang'er bought quite a lot, but after Li Xun and Gu Ziyan divided it among themselves, it didn't amount to much.
Chen Zhao, who was only fourteen years old, also chased after the little goldfish, while Lin Yanqing chased after him playfully.
Li Xun and Gu Ziyan then lagged behind and talked to Lin Chang'er.
Li Xun said, "Thanks to my cousin today, otherwise, my brother Ziyan and I would have been in serious trouble..."
Gu Ziyan also said, "I will remember your help today, cousin. If there is anything I can do in the future, please don't hesitate to ask me for help."
Lin Chang'er glanced at the two of them and smiled, "If I'm not mistaken, the reason Yang Cheng framed you is probably because of Chen Zhao. We brought Chen Zhao back to the right path, so Yang Cheng's unorthodox methods had no place to work, and he couldn't get any benefits from Chen Zhao. This matter is also somewhat related to me."
Gu Ziyan hurriedly said, "If it weren't for my cousin guiding Chen Zhao back to the right path, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to stay at the academy by now."
Li Xun also said, "This matter was our oversight and has nothing to do with my cousin!"
Lin Chang'er didn't argue with them. Every choice would trigger a different butterfly effect, so arguing was just a waste of energy and had no other purpose.
She continued, "Although their conspiracy has been exposed today, it's only a temporary solution. Judging from the attitudes of Headmaster Chen and the Master, this matter will surely be minimized and eventually forgotten."
"We will not expel Yang Cheng and Hu Guang from the academy."
"These two may behave themselves for a while, but there is no guarantee that they will behave themselves in the future."
Li Xun and Gu Ziyan exchanged a glance, their expressions both somewhat somber.
I just wanted to study in peace and quiet, but I ended up running into these crickets and bedbugs.
Lin Chang'er added, "Of course, even without Yang Cheng and Hu Guang, there might be He Cheng, Yang Guang, Li Guang, and so on!"
“The academy is not only an academy, but also no simpler than the officialdom. Social interaction is also a very important subject.”
"My two elder brothers are pure, kind, and sincere, and are certainly noble, but you must also know that you can't be too careful when dealing with others. In the future, you should be more cautious when interacting with people."
Li Xun and Gu Ziyan both replied, "Yes!"
Lin Chang'er added, "Scholars value their reputation most. If someone causes trouble again in the future, you two can have a good debate with them."
"The softest persimmon is the easiest to squeeze. If you don't cry, you'll have to suffer injustice all the time. You have to make a fuss when you need to. At worst, you can report it to the authorities!"
"Lord Wu values the people's livelihood most and cannot bear to see the people wronged. He will definitely give you justice. Of course, each case should be handled on its own. This is just my suggestion."
Li Xun nodded, "What my cousin said is true. You want to settle things peacefully, but things may not be so easy to settle."
Gu Ziyan chimed in, "That makes sense, Ziyan has learned something."
Lin Chang'er chuckled, "It's true that you have to learn and practice how to conduct yourself in the world. My two brothers, please remember: don't cause trouble, but don't be afraid of trouble either. When you're more ferocious than a ghost, even ghosts will fear you."
Li Xun and Gu Ziyan exchanged a glance, nodded to each other, and smiled.
When Lin Chang'er returned to the restaurant, she thought that the little ones should have already eaten and drunk their fill and were lying around waiting for her.
When she pushed open the door, she discovered that things were not quite as she had imagined.
The table was laden with food, just as it had been when she left.
The group of younger children kept glancing at He Fei and the other unfamiliar faces, as if afraid they might steal some food.
As the wait became longer, Gu Xiaoman, Zhou Yi, Li Qingyang, and Li Chuan, along with the younger ones, all started to feel sleepy, their heads slumped against the backs of their chairs, drowsy and half-asleep.
Someone shouted first, "Auntie's back!"
The group opened their eyes almost simultaneously.
Gu Xiaoman, with her small body as agile as a deer, suddenly jumped down from her seat.
"Auntie, Auntie!" she ran over.
Upon seeing this, Zhou Yi immediately tried to climb down the chair using both hands and feet, crying out, "Brother, wait for Xiao Bao! Wait for Xiao Bao!"
Unfortunately, his legs were short, so in the end, his uncle Zhou Li carried him across.
A group of little ones immediately surrounded Lin Chang'er.
"Auntie, you're finally back! If you hadn't come back, Xiaoman would have fallen asleep!"
Lin Chang'er laughed heartily, "Wow, really? If Xiaoman falls asleep, she'll miss the little gift her brother bought for her!"
Gu Xiaoman jumped for joy, "What did brother buy for Xiaoman?"
The little goldfish lifted its feet, "Shoes just like my brother's!"
"Wow!" Gu Xiaoman jumped up, "Xiaoman wants to wear the same shoes as her brother! Xiaoman wants to wear them now!"
Lin Chang'er always doted on children, so she took out his pair of shoes and handed them to him.
Gu Xiaoman immediately grabbed the shoes and went to change. Once she was dressed, she couldn't help but show them off to her friends, "My brother bought these for me!"
Each of the younger children revealed a hint of envy in their eyes.
Lin Chang'er smiled and opened a bag of shoes. "Everyone has some, but they're different from Little Goldfish, Little Deer, and Xiaoman's, but they're all new shoes!"
"Wow! Thank you, Auntie! Thank you, Auntie!"
The private room immediately erupted in excitement, and the little ones forgot that their stomachs were already growling with hunger!
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Zi called over the waiter and asked him to take the dishes away and reheat them.
Soon, all the little ones in the private room received their shoes.
In rural areas, shoes are rarely made to fit little children perfectly; they are usually made larger so that the shoes can be worn longer.
So each little one chose the shoes they thought were suitable.
Needless to say, Li Qingning and her siblings, as well as Li Chuan, also wore the same pair of tattered shoes for several years.
Now that they have new shoes, they are reluctant to wear them and hold them in their arms, treating them like precious treasures.
Although Zhou Yi has a pair of tiger-head shoes, his parents said that he can only wear them during festivals!
So I really cherish the shoes I'm holding in my arms right now.
When the food was served again, the little ones devoured it in no time, finishing every last drop of soup.
He Fei and the other guards at the city gate were all shocked!
Lin Chang'er is an honest person. He Fei and the others helped her today, so before leaving, she asked the shopkeeper to pack up a few roast chickens and a few jugs of wine for them to take back with them.
He Fei was a shrewd and straightforward person, so he didn't refuse. He just said that he would help them drive the carriage out of the city later.
Lin Chang'er naturally did not refuse.
Although they didn't get to visit the academy, the little ones got to eat candied hawthorns and received a pair of shoes, so they were all very satisfied with their trip to the county town.
Lin Chang'er originally wanted to see Wu Qingfeng, but she was delayed by matters at the academy and could not go.
After exiting the city gate, He Fei and the others got out of the carriage. Lin Chang'er handed a bag of shoes to Liu Zi, saying, "These are for you brothers! They're not the latest styles, but they're durable and wear-resistant. Wear them when you're working in the fields or training. You won't feel bad if they get worn out!"
"Thank you, young lady!" Liu Zi took the shoes, hugged them to his chest, and his eyes inexplicably reddened.