Mr. Zhuang said, "You have always been very proud. When you were in Qili Village, the people you interacted with were all genuine and pure, so in some respects, you inevitably lack experience. For this reason, starting your studies at the academy will be even harder for you than it is for others, especially since you are younger than most of the other students and more likely to draw attention."
Mr. Zhuang wasn't foolish. Moreover, he was only responsible for three disciples now. Even though Bai Shanbao had been doing very well, his expression still showed a touch of melancholy.
Just yesterday everything was fine, and even this morning when he left the house, he was mostly excited. How could it be that after leaving home for just one day, he came back changed?
He didn't ask Bai Shanbao what had happened at the academy; instead, he told him, "No matter what happens, as your teacher, my only hope is that you remember you are there to study."
