บท 156: Chapter 156: Loving Couple

The arrival of Mr. Bai Zepei's teacher at their home at a time when they had not informed the old patriarch was potentially problematic. The old mansion didn't need another stir of complaints about how the second branch of the family was disregarding the elders and dismissing their importance.

The accusation of being unfilial was too heavy to bear, and Bai Ruozhu did not want to be falsely charged with it.

She chatted and laughed with everyone she met, spreading the news of the impending visit from Bai Zepei's teacher. Soon, the news spread throughout the village. Many people envied them, commenting on Bai Zepei's luck of having such a good teacher, which contributed to him achieving first place in his examinations.

"Look at you, pleased as punch, be careful that Mr. Xie might think you're too extravagant," Lin Ping'er chided once she returned home with the news, poking Bai Ruozhu's head with her finger.