Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 24 Ripples

With the end of Qin Zhong's remedial classes, Lai Shangrong's life is back on track.

This made him both regretful and fortunate.

Probably knowing that there were only a few days of classes, Qin Keqing intentionally or unintentionally increased the frequency of observing and making up classes.

After mid-April, the temperature rose sharply, making the charming fragrance on Qin Keqing's body more intense. In addition, his clothes were much thinner. At this time, Lai Shangrong could only concentrate and not squint.

In addition, Youshi, probably because he was afraid of being misunderstood, would burn bridges, unload mills and kill donkeys, so the closer the make-up period was to the end, the more diligent he became.

Although she is not like Qin Keqing, who makes people move when they smell the fragrance, but the light clothes are less covering up, and the exaggerated contrast is very visual impact. In addition, she is not like Qin Keqing who sits still and likes to be busy and careless. The sudden bending down really killed Lai Shangrong.

On the last day of make-up classes, the two of them arrived together. Under the torment of each other, they almost made a joke.

So after the extra lesson was over, he still had mixed feelings and couldn't say a word.

Pan You'an also had mixed feelings. After hearing Siqi's message, Lai Shangrong finally agreed not to target him again. He was happy but also a little sad.

Si Qi was very secretive about this matter, and he did not dare to go into details about why Lai Shangrong agreed.

Although I don’t know if there is any ulterior deal between the two.However, Lai Shangrong agreed, so he guessed the right direction.

It is not difficult to guess what demands Lai Shangrong would make when trying to save others by oneself.

When I think of this, it's like my bones are stuck in my throat, I can't spit it out, and it's accompanied by a deep sense of regret.

Gradually this remorse turned into resentment.

While resenting Lai Shangrong for stealing love, he also began to wonder if Siqi had planned to climb high.

Otherwise, why would he rush to find Lai Shangrong, without the restraint of his daughter's family at all?But his original pleading has been selectively forgotten, and he has made excuses for himself. It was just a move to test Siqi.

Once the seeds of doubt were planted, they would take root and sprout. It didn't take long for Siqi to become synonymous with being a slutty person in his heart.

And he himself was imagined as a protagonist who turned grief and anger into motivation. He looked for excuses to go to the Rong Mansion to find treasures and jade to flatter him, and he changed his ways to please others.

Looking forward to the day when the serfs will stand up and sing, they will trample under their feet a pair of bad men and women.

Unlike Lai Shangrong and Pan Youan who couldn't say anything, Baoyu and Qin Zhong cheered and completely released their shackles.

The two of them had intended to get close to the comely-looking Pan Youan, but Baoyu was unwilling to go alone because of their friendship, which was why they delayed for so long.

Now that the last trace of worry is gone, there is no reason not to indulge.

Lai Shangrong was also unexpected about this situation.

Fortunately, although Baoyu was difficult to control, he could start with Qin Zhong. After they failed to hand in their homework for two consecutive days, he found Qin Zhong and threatened to start making up lessons again next time.

This made the two of them restrain themselves a lot. They finished their homework first after school every day before they dared to go out and play.

Anyone with a heart can see Baoyu's attitude of putting academics first.

On this day, in Lixiang Courtyard.

Aunt Xue and Baochai sat on the couch together, watching their daughter doing needlework with her head down.I couldn't help but sigh: "Do you think this housekeeper Lai's son knows some magic?"

Baochai dropped his work, raised his head and said with a smile: "Mom is always thinking blindly, how can there be any magic in this world!"

Aunt Xue pondered: "If it wasn't a magic spell, why did Baoyu's child suddenly change his temper?"

Baochai said calmly: "It's just some tricks, nothing worth making a fuss about."

Aunt Xue was dubious: "Oh? What means? Your uncle has been an official for so many years, does he still lack means? Why don't you see him using Baoyu?"

Baochai laughed and said: "He just used the method of provoking the generals, and because he was from a humble background, he didn't care about the majesty of being a teacher, and instead led Baoyu and the others to play some tricks.

Besides, I have also watched his games, which are of no use to the imperial examination. They are just math games. If the treasures and jade pictures are fresh, he will change his tricks and play with them!How could uncle follow Baoyu's temper like him? "

Out of curiosity, Baochai also read Baoyu's homework. Although she was studying, she didn't need to take the imperial examination. Even if Lai Shangrong had done some simple crossword puzzles, she couldn't see the key and just thought it was just coaxing him with different tricks. Playing.

"Huh? It's useless for the imperial examination? Then have you told Auntie You?"

"Mom is confused! How come aunt and the others don't know? The old lady has already said that it is good to learn by taking it with you, but everyone just turns a blind eye! If my daughter goes to say it, she will be a villain in vain!"

Aunt Xue said regretfully: "Oh! After doing this for a long time, I was just playing with him. I thought if he really had magic, he could just cast it on your brother!"

Baochai shook his head and said with a smile: "It's not just playing around. I see that Baoyu has made great progress in his knowledge recently. I think he will teach him when he comes to class. Although it won't make him change his temper, it can still be regarded as a good way to encourage learning."

Aunt Xue patted her chest, a pair of ominous creatures running around in shock, and she was able to suppress it by chanting a Buddhist name.

"Amitabha! In this way, I am relieved. Although your uncle and aunt have good ideas, the title of Duke's Mansion is still inherited by Lian Er... At first, I was worried that Baoyu had no personality and only knew how to hang out in the inner room. How can I help your brother in the future..."

Aunt Xue chattered for a long time, but Baochai was silent, only stroking the golden lock on her neck.

He sighed: "My son! I just suffered a lot from you!"

Baochai forced her face to smile and said: "Marriage has always been a matter of parents' orders and matchmaker's words, so there is nothing bitter about it. It's just... Baoyu and sister Lin were just childhood sweethearts, and the old lady had such an attitude, so it's okay if my aunt didn't take the initiative to mention it. That’s all, but you want us to spread the word here and there. There’s no reason why a girl’s family should rush into this marriage matter.”

Aunt Xue took Baochai into her arms.

"Your brother's household was closed because of the Xiangling case. Now our family has lost its title of Royal Merchant and only carries the title of Merchant of the Household Department. Those in charge below are a little unable to restrain themselves, let alone our hometown in Jinling. He is eyeing the people who are trying to kill our family.

Your brother is used to being careless and a bastard. Who can we, the orphans and the widowed mothers, expect to go?If it weren't for the reputation of this house, they would have come to visit him long ago. "

Baochai comforted her, "It's all because of my daughter's uselessness. If it wasn't for not being selected as a servant in the palace, mother wouldn't have to worry about it."

Aunt Xue patted Baochai's shoulder and sighed: "Silly boy! It's not necessarily a good thing to lose the election in such a shameful place! You didn't look at your big sister, even if your aunt and the others are like you, you don't see them very often in a year." Come back."

After hearing this, Baochai buried her head in Aunt Xue's arms, and hugged her mother tightly with a pair of lotus-rooted arms.

"Well! Mom, don't worry, my daughter won't have to worry! Blaming others will not help the situation now that things have come to this. It will only add to the troubles."

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(End of this chapter)