Chapter 266: Chapter 266

Erya got up early and cut some grass to bring over. Ever since she learned that Zhan Jing raised a few goats to help with breastfeeding due to insufficient milk, a lot of children from the village started bringing baskets of grass every day.

This made Zhao Guangran quite happy. At least he didn’t have to get up and cut grass himself. Although the goats could graze outside during this season, by October, there wouldn’t be any green grass, so they had to rely on stored grass.

With so much support from his little buddies, Zhao Guangran felt storing grass wouldn’t be too hard.

"Ni Zi, did you go to school to enroll?" Erya asked after placing the grass properly, once again thanking the invite to breakfast. For her, since she found an additional way to earn money by digging herbs, life at home was much better.

And she wouldn’t be reluctant to give them good food, which made Erya very happy and satisfied.

"I enrolled, but I probably won’t attend classes," Gong Ruini felt puzzled by Erya’s question.

Could it be that this child plans to go to school with her? The problem is their homes are not in the same direction, and the school is in the middle of their locations; besides, they are not in the same grade, so there’s hardly any chance to meet.

Erya thought that since Ni Zi was so shy and reluctant to communicate with others, she might get bullied once she went to school, so she planned to support her a bit. She didn’t expect Ni Zi to skip school.

"If you don’t attend classes, how will you understand what the teacher teaches?" Erya was worried, "Are you concerned that you might be bullied at school?"

"Don’t worry, I’m here." Erya patted her chest, assuring that she would make sure Gong Ruini had a comfortable school life, and nobody would bully her.

This was no idle boast from Erya, "Er Gouzi and the others have said they won’t let you get bullied."

This was Erya’s biggest confidence, Ni Zi was small, and young, yet clever but quiet; she wasn’t sure how people might bully her at school.

Bullied? Gong Ruini was stunned, only able to dumbly watch Erya making various assurances, wondering if she was seen as some sweet, naive girl?

Gong Ruini admitted she didn’t talk much, that was because the games those kids played were so childish, she’d rather spend time reading, writing, or drawing.

Why was she considered easily bullied in their eyes?

"I can study at home."

"The content at school is too boring." Actually, the school was just nearby, and Gong Tao had asked Gong Ruini whether she wanted to attend classes, but Gong Ruini immediately refused.

That time she took the exam at the commune primary school left a strong impression on her; knowing that teachers weren’t held in high esteem and didn’t put much effort into teaching those kids, there wasn’t a need for a classroom to feel like a bustling market.

All in all, the thought of studying in such an environment made Gong Ruini unwilling, as for her parents’ concern she’ll become isolated, Gong Ruini thought they worried too much.

In her previous life, Gong Ruini might not have been a social butterfly, but could hold a conversation well, so there’s no reason she should lose this skill now.

Huh, school content boring? Erya’s mouth opened wide, "How could it be boring?"

"I can finish the study material in two hours a day, why go to school all day?" Even Zhao Guangran, despite being considered dumb, actually studied well; Gong Ruini couldn’t imagine studying those simple things over and over just to accommodate less smart students.

If there was no better option, Gong Ruini would only attend school, but since there’s a better choice now, why not pick it?

Didn’t you notice that even Zhao Guangran, who used to insist on attending school, had given up on it because he was too busy collecting herbs?

Wow, finish it in two hours? That’s impressive. Erya’s mouth was wide open, hearing such unexpected information today.

Seeing Erya’s surprised expression, Gong Ruini felt puzzled, did she say something scary? Actually, she wanted to say even Zhao Guangran didn’t need two hours, but held back to not discourage this girl.

Didn’t expect it still upset someone, making Gong Ruini feel awkward.

"Ni Zi, can I come over at night to consult with you?" Erya asked after learning about Gong Ruini’s courses, deciding to tag along with Gong Ruini and them.

Uh, coming over at night? Gong Ruini couldn’t dare decide, knowing that Yuan Chengjie also came to receive guidance from Zhan Jing in the evenings, any leak of this could be trouble.

Not only would many villagers be envious, even the Yuan family might face issues; didn’t they see the sacrifices Old Yuan made for Yuan Chengjie’s medical studies?

"Sure." Zhan Jing coincidentally came out and heard Erya’s question, agreeing casually.

Gong Ruini was quite surprised why Zhan Jing agreed, but since she as the host consented, Gong Ruini didn’t mind, "Keep in mind, what we’re learning is confidential, you can’t tell anyone."

Gong Ruini quickly understood why Zhan Jing agreed, because Erya was honest, the only one delivering grass daily; others came every two or three days, this scored points with her.

Another reason was Erya kept secrets, her parents were sensible and wouldn’t gossip outside, otherwise, any of these conditions unmet probably wouldn’t win Zhan Jing’s agreement.

Erya was elated by the agreement, "I won’t tell anyone, but Ni Zi, what exactly are you learning, how come it’s so much?"

Could Ni Zi have reached third-grade curriculum already? This made Erya quite anxious, as she was starting third grade herself.

"We need to learn calligraphy, painting." Being together every day, no matter how hard Gong Ruini tried to conceal, she’d inevitably reveal a bit, might as well start with some disclosure.

Need to learn these? Erya was stunned, could Gong Ruini handle it? Erya finally understood why Gong Ruini seemed constantly worn-out.

"No wonder you don’t like going out to play." Learning these things and collecting herbs was indeed busy.

Previously Ni Zi didn’t seem to have time in the afternoon, it was probably not being delicate wanting to rest but busy with these.

"Yes, I have a lot to learn, no spare time to go out." Gong Ruini noted Erya wasn’t jealous, which relieved her, otherwise being with someone who was always jealous wouldn’t be pleasant. Read full story at novel•fire.net