Since they planned to steal lotus pods, they all decided not to go to the Book Collection Tower that afternoon.
Bai Shan took the lotus pods to school, and during the noon recess, he shook the pods and went to the Book Collection Tower, giving them to Mr. Wu who sat in front reading.
Mr. Wu looked up from his book and squinted at him for a moment, saying, "It's you."
He reached out for the lotus pods, sniffed them, and said with a smile, "Quite fresh."
Glancing at Bai Shan's empty hands, he put the lotus pods aside and asked, "Delivering these now, you won't be coming to the Book Collection Tower after school?"
"I have things to do today and won't come, Mr. Wu. I will take my leave." He had come just to deliver a lotus pod, and naturally, he would leave after that.
Mr. Wu did not try to keep him and waved his hand allowing him to leave.
The attendant helping Mr. Wu could not resist his curiosity and asked, "Mr. Wu, why does Bai Shan keep bringing you food?"
