The teacher believed that since the answer Niannian got wasn't learned through proper study, it must be the result of cheating. So, the teacher spent a full twenty minutes lecturing Niannian and her father.
Finally, the teacher was hoarse from talking. Seeing that the two showed good attitudes of admitting their mistakes, the teacher let them go home.
When they reached the school gate, Xiaotuanzi hung her head guiltily.
"Dad, I'm sorry. I didn't know it was cheating."
"Hehe, it's okay. Let me tell you, when I was a kid, I wasn't good at studying. I was about to get spanked, and at that time, I also thought about cheating to get good grades..."
To ease Xiaotuanzi's nervousness, the silly dad started to expose his own past.
When they got home, Niannian's mom saw that the driver she sent hadn't brought them back, but it was her father - in - law who had picked them up. Immediately, she sensed something was wrong.
After giving her father - in - law a gentle scolding, she finally learned what had happened.
This old man always spoiled the kids. When he was nervously waiting to see if his wife, who always had the final say in the family, would scold Xiaotuanzi for cheating, he was surprised that she didn't seem to care at all.
"Wife, aren't you worried about our child cheating?" Yu Shanhe asked out of pure curiosity, with no ill - intention.
"Cheating? I don't think our child was cheating. She suffered so much on the mountain and learned so many skills. It's okay for her to use them. Besides, didn't Niannian say that she won't do it again? There's nothing to worry about. Niannian has always been a good kid who keeps her promises. I believe in her."
Niannian, who was eavesdropping outside, couldn't help but shed two lines of tears when she heard her mother's confident words.
Don't get me wrong. These weren't tears of gratitude.
She remembered that once she learned how to cheat at cards. She tried to use her lightning - fast card - playing skills in a quiz. However, her test score was completely different from her usual ones, and the teacher immediately suspected that she was cheating.
After this was discovered...
She was beaten by both her parents, and then her elder brother gave her a long lecture.
Wuwuwu~
Comparisons are odious!
"Mom, Dad, I'm home!" Yu Qiu's voice came from the entrance. When the whole family rushed out to greet him, they saw a young girl standing beside him.
Yes, the elder brother was in love.
His girlfriend was his secretary and also his college classmate.
This time, it was the elder brother who fell in love first.
The two didn't have much interaction in school. By accident, the girl sent her resume to the elder brother's company.
Because her resume was very outstanding and she was an alumnus of the elder brother, she was quickly hired.
Spending time together every day, the elder brother gradually fell in love with this girl.
This future sister - in - law wasn't extremely kind - hearted, but she was extremely protective of her own people. She could be ruthless to her enemies, but as gentle as a spring breeze to her family.
She was smart, well - educated, and very intelligent. Although she wasn't extremely beautiful, just a petite and charming girl, when she smiled, her eyes were like crescent moons, looking very cute.
She made people feel warm.
The girl faced all difficulties actively, as if nothing could ever stump her.
All her wonderful qualities made people admire her. The elder brother's eyes always followed her, and before he knew it, he developed a crush on her. After the last relationship's lesson, the elder brother took action immediately this time. Without any hesitation, he arranged to confess his love.
The first time he confessed, the future sister - in - law didn't agree.
After all, a man like the elder brother, who had excellent looks and a wealthy family background, the future sister - in - law didn't think he would fall for her. It wasn't because she lacked confidence, but because people become more realistic after entering society. The future sister - in - law could face reality and naturally bowed to it.
Facts proved that the elder brother was very patient and indeed a dedicated man.
No matter how many times the future sister - in - law rejected him, the elder brother never gave up.
Finally, he won her heart. And today was the day when the elder brother brought his girlfriend home to meet the parents.
Xiaotuanzi took one look at the future sister - in - law and liked her immediately.
She had a typical lucky - for - her - husband face. With her around, the family would surely be peaceful. She was kind, lively, and positive, more than worthy of the elder brother.
During the meal, everyone had a great time.
Niannian's family showed full respect to this future daughter - in - law.
And this future sister - in - law was also very friendly and respectful.
Since it was her first time visiting, Niannian's mom didn't keep the future daughter - in - law for a long chat. Instead, she asked her eldest son to send his girlfriend home early.
When the house became quiet, Xiaotuanzi went back to her room, picked up the rabbit mask beside her, and put it on.
She took out her phone, opened a live - streaming app, and clicked on her personal account.
It showed that she already had more than three million fans.
This was arranged by Brother Luo Wuyou for her.
After the matter of the Holy Cult was completely resolved, Xiaotuanzi had some free time.
Although many powerful and wealthy people wanted Niannian and her fellow apprentices to help them with fortune - telling.
However, Xiaotuanzi, whose savings were already quite substantial, didn't want to charge a high price for her services.
Instead, she was keen on helping the poor or those who were really in urgent need.
But unfortunately, she was just a child and couldn't go to the rooftop or the park to set up a fortune - telling stall like the old man every day. So, she could only help people by chance.
Later, Luo Wuyou said that he had set up a very popular live - streaming platform and wanted Xiaotuanzi to go and support him. After understanding what live - streaming was and that she could help others through it, Xiaotuanzi immediately agreed.
But Niannian didn't want to show her true face.
Having fans was really troublesome. Especially when she had to show up in public to gain some faith power before, and after she came back, she was chased by many aunts.
Xiaotuanzi knew how powerful fans could be.
That's why she always wore the rabbit mask during live - streaming.
Since the platform belonged to Luo Wuyou, as long as he didn't want others to know, no one could find out Xiaotuanzi's information, so she felt at ease using it.
"Okay, today's live - streaming starts. If you have difficulties, please click on the 'apply to speak' button. After sending gifts, you can have a video call with me~"
Xiaotuanzi looked at the bullet - screen on her phone screen and selectively ignored a few messages.
She didn't know why there were always a few English messages popping up on the screen from time to time.
She couldn't understand them at all. It was so annoying.
After that, Xiaotuanzi learned to ignore them.
[Bullet - screen: Hey, isn't this the legendary little master who was on TV before? By the way, why are you typing in English? Are you international friends?]
[Bullet - screen: Shh! They're not international friends. We're all native Chinese.]
[Bullet - screen: This is really the little master you mentioned. But don't expose her. Our Little Tuanzi doesn't want others to know her real identity. Let's just pretend we don't know.]
[Bullet - screen: Right. I heard that she was chased by some crazy fans before. Be careful what you say. Don't scare our Little Tuanzi away.]
[Bullet - screen: But aren't you also making it public by typing in English on the bullet - screen?]
[Bullet - screen: You're talking nonsense. Our little master is illiterate in English!]
[Bullet - screen: So you're proud of having a master who is illiterate in English?]
[Bullet - screen: Hehe, I'm proud.]
[Bullet - screen: Proud +1]
...
Today's fortune - telling was finished, and Xiaotuanzi ended the live - streaming as scheduled.
Burning incense, taking a bath, and drawing talismans were her daily bedtime routines.
She had already drawn fifty talismans today. Niannian put all the talismans into a small box. On the box, it was written "For Grandpa Chu Dacheng".
Grandpa Chu was still helping Xiaotuanzi buy and sell talismans.
His business was booming, and now he was a well - known figure in various circles.
He had made a fortune by being a middleman.
He was really kind to Xiaotuanzi.
She would send this stack of talismans to Grandpa Chu in a couple of days. He would surely make a lot of money again.
Lying in bed, Niannian held her phone and sent some messages.
Hehe, Master was going to bring Mistress down the mountain.
Mistress's soul was gradually stabilizing and was almost a celestial being.
She was forced to become a ghost king, and then with Master's careful nurturing, she was now completely out of the jurisdiction of the underworld.
Mistress had recently left seclusion, and Master said he would bring her to stay at home for a while.
It had been a long time since she last saw Master, and Xiaotuanzi was extremely excited.
Then there was good news from the third senior brother.
The matter in the imperial capital was settled, and he would come back to Xiaotuanzi as soon as possible. He wouldn't have to leave for a long time in the future.
The third senior brother said that he would accompany her as she grew up.
The second senior brother had gone traveling. He used to be penniless wherever he went, but now that he had money, his love for traveling couldn't be contained, so he went out to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the motherland.
He had just sent a set of photos taken on the grassland.
The fourth senior brother had entered college and told her some trivial things that happened at school.
He said he missed home so much.
Niannian said she would wait for him to come home.
It was great that everyone was here. It was really great!
"Hi, Niannian!"
Suddenly, a huge black hole appeared in the room, and the Black and White Impermanence walked out of it.
They were smiling and holding gift boxes in their hands.
"Your birthday is coming in a couple of days. We came here especially to give you gifts. We were afraid we wouldn't be able to make it then. May our Little Tuanzi have good days like this every year and good times every moment."
"We hope you'll be safe, happy, and have a blissful life."