413 Disappoint Them
He started chatting with Xue Sifu, and then Xue Sifu pointed at Jiang Yue and Xue Yan, who were washing the dishes in the corner.
“I really like eating the liangpi here. It’s delicious.” Shen Yuxuan said.
“It’s all Jiang Yue’s work,” said Xue Yan.
“Jiang Yue, you’re so amazing.” Shen Yuxuan’s eyes were filled with admiration. “You’re different from other babies. Shen Qing is also different from other kids. No wonder Wufu told me that you’re going to get married when you grow up.”
Xue Yan and Jiang Yue choked on their words and did not know what to say.
Xue Yan coughed, trying to change the topic, but he didn’t know how to do it. Fortunately, Sifu came over with a bowl of liangpi, and said with a smile, “There’s no more space at this table. Yuxuan, just make do with it and sit here to eat the bowl.”
“This is a good place to eat and talk.” Shen Yuxuan had just finished his popsicle and took the bowl of liangpi. “Thank you!”
“What are you thanking me for? If it’s not enough, just say it and I’ll make more.”
“It’s enough, I won’t be able to eat any more.”
Shen Yuxuan finished eating the liangpi while sittong on the stool. Xue Sifu then served him a bowl of iced sour plum juice. After Shen Yuxuan finished it, he prepared to return to the academy.
Xue Yan carried a small wooden box that had not been touched and gave it to Shen Yuxuan when Shen Yuxuan was done eating. “There are popsicles in here. Please give them to the others.”
“Alright,” he said and carried the small wooden box over. “Do you want to go back to the academy to see the others?”
Xue Yan slightly lowered her eyes, looking at the ground. After a moment of silence, he slightly shook her head, “No, I’ve let them down. It’s better not to go back.”
In the three years he was in the academy, his teacher and the others had devoted almost all their efforts to him. Now, however, he had chosen the path that most of them were unwilling to see him take.
Shen Yuxuan was silent for a moment with this response, then said seriously, “Shen Qing, the staff always say that you were the most outstanding of all the students they have taught.”
Xue Yan choked.
It was painful hearing such a statement.
After a long while, he smiled and urged him to leave. “Hurry back. If you’re late, the teacher will hit your palm again.”
“Alright, then.” Shen Yuxuan left.
Shen Yuxuan had already left, but Xue Yan only stood there, watching his friend leave.
He wasn’t looking at Shen Yuxuan, but in the direction of the Shengming Academy.
After a while, he turned around and met Jiang Yue’s gaze. He smiled and did not say anything. Instead, he walked over and squatted down to continue washing the things with her.
“The teacher who taught you should still want you to go back and visit them,” she said.
“I know,” His hands did not stop washing the things, but because he had his head lowered, she could not see his expression. “But I’m afraid I’ll make them even more disappointed with what I’ve chosen.”
Jiang Yue fell silent.
“Ah Sifu, I’m back!” Suddenly, Xue Wufu hopped back like a monkey. “My popsicles are sold out again! I even brought back three more people! They said they wanted to eat the ice!”
“Wufu, you’re amazing.” Xue Sifu immediately complimented him.
Xue Wufu was so excited that he could restock and sell popsicles again.
“Don’t go yet.” Xue Erfu smiled and raised his leg to block his way. “You keep running everywhere. Even if you’re not tired, I’m tired watching you do it. Have something to eat. It’s time for you to have lunch. You, Xue Yan, and Jiang Yue can eat first. We’ll take care of the shop. Wufu, is there liangpi ready?”