Manbao took out the newly purchased Book of Documents and clumsily read through the first chapter before spreading out her paper and pen, attempting to punctuate the sentences.
Just as she had picked up her pen, the cook called out from outside the study, "Mr. Zhuang, it's time for lunch."
Manbao found the Book of Documents too challenging. After lunch, she held the book and read it again before attempting to punctuate the first sentence.
Bai Erlang had already cleared his table and gone for a noon nap, while Zhou Silang had run off somewhere, and Zhou Lijun had also left the house.
Mr. Zhuang walked up behind Manbao and watched as she punctuated two sentences, nodding slightly in approval.
He did not disturb Manbao but turned around and went back to his room for a noon rest.
