'I was just trying to be diplomatic!' Juhua thought in exasperation. She couldn't very well ignore the comment, so she said irritably, "What's the use of just being smart? If he doesn't listen and won't study properly, all the brains in the world won't help."
Mrs. Lin's eyes lit up. She grinned at Juhua and said, "Even I can't manage this little rascal Laicai. Juhua, look how well he listens to you! Why don't you let Laicai come study here with his aunt? You and Qingmu can teach him regularly. When Laicai becomes a Scholar, he won't forget his aunt and his big sister Juhua. Right, Laicai?"
'What rotten luck,' Juhua thought. 'I was perfectly fine staying in my room. Why did I have to come to the kitchen? This is just asking for trouble.'
