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Mei Shuang, who considers herself knowledgeable due to her university diploma, is quite confident in her academic abilities, especially since Young Master Lin is at most a high school student. She feels more than capable of tutoring him.
Since she cannot help him emotionally, she decides to provide significant assistance academically.
Before this, Mei Shuang had never realized that she had a talent for teaching. In just a few days, she has become good friends with Young Master Lin, who she had previously slapped, and her role has shifted from being Lin Yuan's companion to his teacher. This title is not given lightly; it reflects her genuine expertise. Even the most obscure knowledge becomes clear and understandable after Mei Shuang explains it, leaving Lin Yuan greatly impressed.
Sometimes, while explaining concepts, Lin Yuan would suddenly stare at her in astonishment, as if he were looking at a monster.
In response, Mei Shuang would give him a light tap on the head to remind him to focus.
In Mei Shuang's eyes, aside from the day Lin Yuan got drunk and acted out after a breakup—which left her speechless—she genuinely appreciates this student. Especially since Lin Yuan has exceptional talent and quickly grasps academic concepts.
A good teacher also needs good students to highlight her achievements, right? The key is that Lin Yuan knows how to get along with people and caters to Mei Shuang's preferences, which endears him to her.
For instance, when Mei Shuang is thirsty, Lin Yuan proactively brings her water;
When Mei Shuang is hungry, Lin Yuan quickly arranges for someone to bring pastries, specifically in the flavors that she enjoys;
Initially, these gestures made Mei Shuang feel uneasy and inappropriate, but eventually, she accepted them with ease.
It’s not that she feels undeserving; rather, to show her appreciation for this student’s respect, she puts all her effort into teaching Lin Yuan.
Beyond academics, Mei Shuang also teaches him how to relax and adjust himself, how to review what he has learned effectively, and how to better capture the essence of writing. In short, Mei Shuang’s extensive knowledge truly plays a role here as she often shares previously unheard-of insights that leave Lin Yuan dumbfounded.
The progress of Lin Yuan is evident.
Mr. Lin has high hopes for his only son and eagerly wishes for him to excel in his upcoming exams to bring glory to their family. Therefore, he closely monitors Lin Yuan’s studies and requires him to write down everything he learns each day for review.
Previously worried that his son might become despondent after breaking up with the daughter of the Gardener's Family, which could affect his exam performance this year, Mr. Lin was pleasantly surprised to find that with this companion by his side, his studies have actually improved significantly. It is said that his mood has also brightened. Especially as he reads increasingly neat and profound essays written by his son, he naturally feels more pleased with each passing day.
More than half a month later.
Lin Yuan's father hurried back from a business trip, and the first thing he did was to inspect Lin Yuan's study.
He just wanted to see how this reading companion had changed his son, allowing him to improve so rapidly in such a short time.
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The weather outside was getting hotter. After the recent rainy days, the heat set in immediately.
Mei Shuang, who had been explaining things to Lin Yuan for most of the morning, was now extremely thirsty. She drank three large cups of water before feeling quenched. There was no helping it; on such a hot day, even Lin Yuan had changed into lighter summer clothes, while she still wore her thick hemp garment.
The hemp clothing suited her current status as a servant, but more importantly, it was loose enough to conceal her obvious curves. Sometimes, even Lin Tian'er, who occasionally visited, found it strange to see Mei Shuang in her thick blue hemp outfit, sweating at the tip of her nose. Mei Shuang explained that she was afraid of the cold.
Being hot also consumed energy, and after quenching her thirst, Mei Shuang suddenly felt hungry again.
Seeing his "teacher" eyeing the plate of Jujube Cake freshly delivered from the Small Kitchen, Lin Yuan couldn't help but smile. This teacher always had a good appetite, so he personally went over to bring the Jujube Cake to Mei Shuang and naturally sat down beside her, gently saying, "Go ahead and eat. I ordered two portions today; it should be enough for you..."
A refreshing scent unique to men mixed with the sweet aroma of Jujube Cake wafted over to Mei Shuang, making her feel somewhat uncomfortable. She glanced at this teenage boy and thought that he was still just a child; perhaps she was overthinking things.
Not holding back any longer, she pinched off a piece of soft Jujube Cake and tasted it, praising, "Today's flavor is even better than yesterday's..."
As she lowered her head to savor the delicacy, she completely missed the way the man beside her looked at her with eyes full of affection...
The plate of Jujube Cake quickly emptied. Wiping her mouth and lifting her gaze, she happened to meet Lin Yuan's eyes.
With a smile at the corners of his lips, especially with those eyes that usually appeared slightly melancholic now sparkling brightly, his intense gaze made Mei Shuang choke on a piece of Jujube Cake.
"Cough cough!" Mei Shuang covered her throat and began to cough.
Lin Yuan came to his senses, hurriedly got up, and brought water to Mei Shuang, while gently patting her back and saying, "Take it slow, no one is competing with you..."
After quite a struggle, Mei Shuang finally swallowed the piece of Jujube Cake. She awkwardly wiped her nose and tears, vowing never to eat Jujube Cake again.
Watching his son so close to that young scholar, bustling around serving him tea and water, especially the way his son looked at the scholar—it was clearly not a normal gaze but more akin to romantic feelings; and the scholar, being served by his master, remained calm and composed.
This was quite a shock!
So that's why my son has been so well-behaved lately!
Lin Yuan's father observed for a while with a cold gaze. Ultimately, he had good composure and did not explode immediately; he simply cleared his throat heavily.
Seeing his father return, Lin Yuan stood up and called out, "Father."
Mei Shuang was terrified. She had just eaten and drunk so much while being served by the precious son of someone else, not knowing how long this old man had been watching from outside.
Mei Shuang also awkwardly stood up. When she glanced at Lin Yuan, she saw him chuckle lightly, then he raised his hand to gently wipe away the crumbs from her lips.
The sight of his neat teeth made Mei Shuang's heart skip a beat, her face flushed red as she instinctively took a step back.
This boy seemed quite charming.
Lin Yuan's father was seething inside as he watched this scene. His son had previously been infatuated with the daughter of the Gardener's Family to the point of nearly losing his life over it; now it was even worse—hiding in the study engaging in this disgusting behavior of broken sleeves. Truly outrageous!
Lin Yuan's father's expression darkened as he fixed his gaze on Mei Shuang, staring back and forth countless times until Mei Shuang felt flustered and uneasy.
What Lin Yuan's father thought was that this scholar had looked somewhat refined before, but now upon closer inspection had some feminine traits—delicate skin and features, especially that flawless little face; if she were a girl, she would indeed have some beauty.
He maintained a stern face and asked, "Lin Shoutong, I ask you, how has your son's studies been lately?"
"Uh, uh, let me speak to the master," Mei Shuang stood upright and said honestly, "The young master's studies should have improved..."
"Oh? Tell me, how has he improved?" Lin Yuanwai said dismissively while sipping his tea.
Seeing his father's demeanor, Lin Yuan knew he was displeased and quickly defended Mei Shuang, "Isn't the child's work shown to father every day—"
"I am asking Lin Shoutong!" Lin Yuanwai slammed his teacup down on the table in annoyance.
This made Mei Shuang jump, and she cast a worried glance at Lin Yuan.
Unexpectedly, Lin Yuan didn't care at all.
Despite being somewhat timid about his recent heartbreak, he stood tall in front of his father without fear.
He certainly understood why his father was angry; it had to do with seeing him serve Mei Shuang tea and water outside. But what could he do? He enjoyed it!
"Father can just test me to find out," Lin Yuan said nonchalantly.
Seeing his son's indifferent attitude and how he was defending the servant girl with his words, Lin Yuanwai felt even more irritated. He glanced at the slightly flushed Mei Shuang and couldn't help but curse, "Fine, let's test you today! If you don't pass, this Lin Shoutong is unqualified and will immediately get out!"
Mei Shuang shivered; this job might be over!
Seeing Mei Shuang's pale face, Lin Yuan felt a pang of sympathy and straightened his neck defiantly, "If we are going to test, then let's do it!"
Lin Yuanwai was unrelenting. "We'll test what you've learned these days. Now that the New Empress has ascended the throne, the world is peaceful and the people are safe. There are plenty of praises for her reign, but one must remain vigilant in times of peace. You should not forget to prepare for potential troubles. Use this as your topic and quickly write an essay."
Mei Shuang stared wide-eyed; what kind of topic was this? The scope was too broad!
To her surprise, Lin Yuan picked up a brush and began writing without hesitation.
When Lin Yuan was writing, Lin's father observed Mei Shuang, who stood to the side, too nervous to breathe.
The delicate and tender Lin Shoutong made him increasingly angry. Not only did this young man look like a woman, but he also dared to seduce his own son. Compared to the saying that beautiful women bring disaster, the idea of a man loving another man was even more disgusting.
He thought about it: if word got out that his son liked men, would the Lin family still be able to hold their heads high? No way. Now that there was a hint of trouble, he had to get rid of this book boy who was harming his son!
Having made up his mind, he felt calm inside. He leisurely sipped his tea while starting a casual conversation with Mei Shuang, asking her where she was from, who was in her family, and what she was doing out here—just trivial small talk.
Mei Shuang had no interest in such topics. She occasionally glanced at Lin Yuan, who was writing vigorously, thinking that this was the end for her. With a topic like this, given Lin Yuan's knowledge and thought process, he probably wouldn't be able to write anything impressive. It was clear that Lin's father was deliberately making things difficult for her as an excuse to dismiss her.
Realizing this, Mei Shuang felt more at ease. If she got fired, so be it; she was just staying here temporarily anyway.
Half an hour later, Lin Yuan put down his brush and blew on the ink marks on the paper, signaling that he had finished.
Lin's father was somewhat surprised. He set down his teacup and walked over to the table in confusion. Just one glance drew his eyes in. Doubtingly, he picked up the small characters on the paper and began to read carefully.
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