Chairman Wang contemplated before he told his assistant, "Call He Shu and tell him to come and see me."
"Yes, Chairman Wang."
The assistant looked at Chairman Wang and said softly, "He Shu says it's the Apothecaries' exam tomorrow, so he says it is inappropriate to see you now since you are the main examiner."
For a moment, Chairman Wang was unsure if he should feel proud of his disciple for having strong principles. Perhaps he should feel annoyed by his inflexibility.
"Never mind. I can't be bothered with him." Chairman Wang waved his hand.
Each year when it was time for the main exam, He Shu would act this way, so he was accustomed to this.
*
After hanging up the phone, He Shu looked at the charred medicinal herb dregs and could not resist scratching his already disheveled hair.
For the Nth time today, he poured the dregs into the trash can by his feet.
