Zhou Silang could not put his mind at ease, so he squatted in the courtyard watching Manbao go into the study room for her lesson with Mr. Zhuang. After finishing her class, she still sat at her desk diligently working on her homework.
It wasn't until it was almost time for Bai Shan and the others to finish school that Daji was preparing to go to the government school to pick them up, and Manbao finally put away her books and homework, stood up, and bowed to bid Mr. Zhuang farewell.
Mr. Zhuang stopped her and said, "Manbao, there are many injustices in this world, and you will encounter many more in the future. I hope that no matter what happens, you do not forget the initial purpose of your studies. I won't pursue the matter of yesterday, but from now on, you are not allowed to ask for leave from the pharmacy or from me for financial reasons, do you understand?"
