The Husband I Snatched Is Not Right!-Chapter 212: If Your Vision Is Too Narrow, This Is Where You’ll Stop
Yu Tingwan was aware that the previous incident had left a shadow over Zhao Yu, but she hadn’t expected such a strong reaction.
No wonder her aunt of the Yu Family was so anxious about it. She was afraid that Zhao Yu would give up on the idea of marrying for years to come.
However...
Her thoughts weren’t very kind either.
Especially when she saw Liu Yan’s shocked expression as if the sky had fallen, she couldn’t hold back her laughter, leaning on Hui Niang’s shoulder uncontrollably.
The student named Lu also descended step by step. As he passed the purse on the ground, he glanced at Liu Yan.
She looked quite pretty, and in the past, he would have been willing to lend a helping hand.
Soon, his gaze fell on Yu Tingwan, who was ahead, swaying beautifully.
This girl was truly stunning.
If only she had dropped the purse.
His gaze paused for a moment as he saw Zhao Yu, whom he usually looked down on, heading over there and calling an elderly woman "aunt."
Lu’s eyes brightened, and he quickly walked over, changing his usual demeanor.
"Brother Yu, is this your family?"
Meanwhile, Liu Yan picked up her purse silently.
Alright, alright, I’m just a joke.
How could she not realize that the scholar avoiding her like a snake was the cousin Yu Tingwan spoke of?
Liu Yan’s enthusiasm was dampened.
On one side, she was eager for Zhao Yu.
On the other, she had just made claims not so long ago.
No wonder Yu Tingwan was wary of her.
Lu humbled himself, considering the close relationship between Yu Tingwan and Hui Niang, they must be mother and daughter. Besides, the girl hasn’t put up her hair yet, if... if she wasn’t married, then...
Zhao Yu was dim-witted, reading introductory books at his age, a laughingstock indeed.
That’s why, from the time the person joined the academy, he wasn’t liked very much. Especially since the teachers treated him so favorably!
It was Mr. Zhao who had introduced him into the academy.
Both surnamed Zhao, clearly benefiting from connections!
Zhao Yu was a country boy, perhaps a poor relative of Mr. Zhao’s family.
But he was different, he was a native of the county.
However... things were different now.
He bowed to Yu Tingwan and Hui Niang: "I am a classmate of Brother Yu."
Hui Niang quickly said, "No need, no need."
"You must be Ah Yu’s new friend, right?"
"Our Ah Yu is introverted, so please take care of him. Come to our house when you have time."
Lu thought he had plenty of time now.
Zhao Yu was straightforward, but not stupid.
Lu was proud and somewhat looked down on him.
"No."
Zhao Yu honestly replied, "Aunt, he and I aren’t close."
Hui Niang: "Ah?"
Lu: ???
Zhao Yu was a bit ungrateful.
He was willing to be friendly, shouldn’t he have been ecstatic and taken the opportunity?
"Well..."
He couldn’t save face: "In the academy, didn’t you ask me about difficulties with studying?"
"But you didn’t tell me."
Zhao Yu was puzzled: "You told me to figure it out myself."
"Last time we ate, you said I ate a lot but wasn’t smart."
Zhao Yu was baffled and suspiciously looked at Lu: "We aren’t close enough for you to specially bow to my aunt and cousin-in-law."
Lu was stunned, his manners lost: "Cousin-in-law... cousin-in-law?"
He was incredulous: "She’s your cousin-in-law? How is that possible?"
She clearly looked like a young, beautiful girl!
Behind them, Liu Yan: ...
Alright, alright, she was wrong from the start. If she wanted to pick someone to shadow, at least it should be someone uglier, and Yu Tingwan clearly wasn’t suitable!
Zhao Yu gradually realized Lu’s intentions, his brows knitting into a dark line.
He rarely showed his temper to others.
Even though he wasn’t close with everyone at the academy, outwardly they seemed to get along; the teachers were willing to look after him.
He owed this to his cousin and cousin-in-law.
Even though Lu was often dissatisfied with him, it wasn’t important; he read his books, so why worry?
But now, he couldn’t hold back.
"My cousin-in-law married my cousin earlier this year."
He always spoke his mind, leaving no room for subtlety or saving face for others: "Don’t have any inappropriate thoughts."
"Lu classmate, even if you’re knowledgeable, you’re not even in the top five at the academy. You can’t compare to even a finger of my cousin."
This was pure provocation and disdain in Lu’s ears.
But in the ears of Mr. Zhao, who was stepping out, preparing to head home, it was the truth.
"Wan Niang."
He called out with a smile.
"Are you all also waiting to take me back home? If I had known, I would have come out earlier."
Mr. Zhao descended the steps: "Next time, remember to bring Nannan along when you visit."
As he approached, he placed a hand on Lu’s shoulder.
"Why aren’t you heading home?"
Lu: "Sir!"
He instinctively complained: "Zhao Yu actually said I’m not as good as..."
"Enough!"
Mr. Zhao’s face turned stern: "Is it that you’re dissatisfied with me allowing Zhao Yu into the academy? Or are you dissatisfied with me? The exams are soon, and yet your mind is unsettled."
His tone was calm: "I’ve talked to you about this many times."
Lu’s face turned pale.
Mr. Zhao continued: "Besides, he wasn’t wrong. His cousin indeed... you should know my mentor, Old Master Sun."
"Even he, with half a foot in the grave, couldn’t compare, let alone you?"
"There’s always someone better, and as a student, you should be humble."
Lu was incredulous.
"I don’t need to say how hard you’ve worked these days. With your knowledge, you might pass the initial exams, but if your perspective is too narrow, you’ll stop there."
Mr. Zhao finished what he had to say, hoping Lu would take it in.
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Once back in the alley, everyone went to their homes with their own thoughts, Hui Niang went to the kitchen to prepare.
However, she still pulled Yu Tingwan into a corner, as some words had been stifled within her all the way back.
She wasn’t trying to act like an old-fashioned mother-in-law, criticizing the girl for catching the attention of boys when she went out. Her daughter-in-law was beautiful, and it was inevitable for others to notice. How could she blame Wan Niang?
"What was that Liu Family girl up to?"
"Deliberately dropping a purse at the academy gates earlier?"
She had seen it with her own eyes.
"On the way back, she kept staring at Ah Yu, making him so nervous he couldn’t speak properly and kept shrinking back."
Liu Yan continued to try to talk to Zhao Yu.
She picked up a plate of snacks: "Brother Zhao, do you want some?"
Zhao Yu shook his head nervously.
Mr. Zhao: "Give it to me, I’m just hungry."
Liu Yan poured tea: "Brother Zhao, are you thirsty?"
Zhao Yu shook his head again.
Mr. Zhao was unceremonious: "Liu Family girl, pour me a cup."
Liu Yan: "There are also peanuts here."
Yu Tingwan couldn’t bear it any longer: "That’s enough."
She spoke softly: "If I remember correctly, these were all prepared by my mother for Ah Yu."
Hui Niang couldn’t help but speculate: "She wouldn’t be..." 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
Yu Tingwan: "She is."
