Transmigrated into a Grandpa, Embracing the Laid-Back Life

Chapter 23

Chapter 23: This isn't stealing, it's academic borrowing

The oppressive atmosphere in the Zhou family dining hall was instantly ignited by Zhou Yulin's return.

He practically charged inside, his face bearing a mix of excitement, shock, and fervor, completely lacking the steadiness expected of a young master from an established family.

"Father!"

Zhou Wenhai was holding a teacup. Seeing his son in such a state, his brows furrowed slightly. "What matter has you so flustered? This is utterly unbecoming!"

Zhou Kang, who had been sitting awkwardly to the side unsure whether to leave or stay, also looked up curiously.

Zhou Yulin paid no heed to his father's scolding. He rushed to the table in a few quick strides, his breathing somewhat unsteady from running so urgently.

"Father! That Su Ming... he... he is absolutely no ordinary person!"

Zhou Wenhai's hand, holding the teacup, paused mid-air. His sharp gaze settled on his son.

"Explain in detail."

"Yes!" Zhou Yulin took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and recounted everything he had seen and heard in the backyard exactly as it happened.Imitating Su Ming's tone, he named the three ugly clay pots the "Natural Way Group," the "External Intervention Group," and the "Adversity Survival Group."

He quoted Su Ming's statement about "peering into the principles of the minute to gaze upon the Great Way."

With each sentence he spoke, the gravity on Zhou Wenhai's face deepened.

Meanwhile, Zhou Kang's face beside them turned from pale to green, then from green to purple, as if he had been publicly slapped back and forth over a dozen times, his cheeks burning with shame.

The very jokes he had used to mock Su Ming earlier were now, spoken from his own nephew's mouth, becoming profound insights containing supreme wisdom.

This was simply absurd!

"...And that's what happened." After finishing, Zhou Yulin looked at his father with blazing eyes. "Father, I presume to ask, could I also set aside a plot in our backyard to emulate Brother Su's method, establishing these three groups for verification? Observing and recording day and night, within half a month, my Investigation of Things essay will surely achieve a breakthrough in understanding!"

He expected his father to readily agree, perhaps even praise him extensively.

*Crack!*

A sharp sound rang out.

Zhou Wenhai slammed the teacup heavily onto the table. Tea splashed out, leaving a few dark stains on his meticulously kept scholar's robe.

"Foolish!"

wasn't loud, but it struck Zhou Yulin's heart like

Yulin was

gaze cold and sharp as

Su Ming, Brother

another's diligent thought, you wish to take it for your own use

child of the Zhou family, is your way

flushed a purplish-red, shame and grievance twisting together within

and borrowing from each other. Since

That's plagiarism! The most despised conduct for a scholar! If

forth in the

tightly his nails nearly dug into his palms, his heart

shortcut to success seen by his

about to drip with

great anger? Be careful not

face and a refined, serene demeanor, gracefully stepped out.

the discord in the hall. She first soothingly patted her husband's

speak properly with your father. What is

find his anchor. He recounted the whole story from

Liu listened quietly, an understanding

softly to Zhou Wenhai, "Husband, Lin'er is also acting out of eagerness for his studies.

"In my humble opinion, this matter might not be

his wife, the fire in his eyes

mind. Since he could explain this method fully in front of Lin'er, it shows he is not someone who hoards his

above all. For Lin'er to

why not have Lin'er prepare a modest gift and visit him personally tomorrow morning under the pretext of seeking guidance? Honestly state our intention, saying we

If he doesn't, that is his right, and we will desist without pestering. This way, we neither lose the dignity of our Zhou family nor

the

Zhou recommended him; there must be a deeper meaning. Today, if we set aside our pride, interact with him respectfully, and

acted like a key, finally unlocking the lock

Yes.

true knowledge is more precious than any gold or treasure. A youth with such uniquely clear thinking, his value far

a connection, rather than

the superior

sigh. The tense atmosphere in the

Zhou Yulin, his gaze having returned to

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