I am a miracle doctor in Dream of the Red Chamber
Chapter 32: Daiyu is away and Baochai takes the opportunity to get close to Baoyu
On the fourth day of the twelfth lunar month, at Lin Mansion in Yangzhou City.
On the night of the third day of the twelfth lunar month, An Wuxia agreed with Qi Zhen that they would return to Beijing on the fifth day of the first lunar month the day after tomorrow, together with Daiyu, Nanny Wang, and Xueyan, accompanied by Jia Lian.
So early in the morning on the fourth day, Lin Ruhai, dragging his weak body and holding the hand of little Daiyu, met Jia Lian to greet him and express his condolences. He also agreed to return to Beijing on the fifth day and all matters had been arranged.
Speaking of the Rong and Ning mansions, although everything seemed calm on the surface in the month or so since Daiyu left, quite a few things had happened there.
Since Jia Yucun came to Rongfu to teach, the academic performance of Jia Baoyu, Jia Lan, Qin Zhong, Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun has really improved greatly. In addition, his teaching method is flexible and extremely strict, so everyone is a little afraid of him. Because he always likes to have a stern face, the children secretly call him "Jia Yanshi" (Jia Yansu) in private.
It was just that Aunt Xue saw that Rongfu had hired a new private teacher, so she hurriedly confided her feelings to Mrs. Wang, hoping that Baochai could study with Sanchun. She could also learn some needlework from Li Wan, which would help Baochai better integrate into the life of Rongfu.
In this way, under the arrangement of her mother, Xue Baochai successfully accompanied Baoyu and the other three sisters to study and read. Her father was there at that time, and he loved this girl very much. He made her read and write, and she was ten times better than her brother. Xue's father loved Baochai very much, had high hopes for her, and carefully cultivated her to read and write. He devoted countless efforts to Baochai, and also laid a solid foundation for Baochai since childhood.
Jia Yucun saw that Baochai was very knowledgeable at a young age and had a rigorous and hard-working attitude towards academic research. He praised all his students again and again, hoping that they would all learn from Baochai.
During the class that day, Baochai noticed that Qin Zhong, Baoyu's study partner and Ningfu Xiaorong's eldest wife's brother, was always absent-minded, and from time to time he would peek at the comic strip of little figures in the handkerchief box hidden under the book.
When school was over, Baochai paid special attention to Qin Zhong. When no one was paying attention, he went to a secluded place and flirted with the little nun Zhineng from Shuiyue Temple, behaving intimately and ambiguously.
Baochai was naturally shocked after observing this. She thought to herself, "This Qin Zhong usually looks quiet, shy, and well-educated. How come he has only been in the Jia Mansion for a few days and he is already hanging out with this sister-in-law! It seems that you can't judge a person by his appearance, and you can't measure the depth of the sea by a bucket!"
From then on, Baochai deliberately distanced herself from Qin Zhong. She went out to play with her best friend Sanchun. But she couldn't help but worry secretly in her heart. Qin Zhong was Baoyu's study partner, but he was a romantic and sentimental girl who didn't care about his studies at all. If she didn't guard against him, he would inevitably lead Baoyu astray.
After school that day, Baochai went to Rongxi Hall to look for Baoyu. It happened that Qingwen was doing needlework, and Baochai smiled and praised her, saying, "No wonder the old lady assigned you to Baoyu, it turns out that your needlework skills are so sophisticated and exquisite."
Qingwen was always eloquent. She smiled and said, "It's just some needlework skills. You'll get the hang of it if you do it more often."
Xiren smiled and hurriedly served tea, saying, "Miss Bao, please have some tea. It's rare for her to be so modest. She is the only one in the room who is picky about food."
Qingwen smiled and said, "Whether one is cunning or not depends on the person, right?! In front of a calm and decent person like Miss Bao, I should have restrained my tongue a little bit!"
Xiren bowed and said with a smile: "Amitabha! Miss Bao is the first person who can make you behave yourself! It seems that you really like Miss Bao's elegance and generosity!"
Baochai smiled quietly and said, "Sister Xiren is a jokester, but she is very clear about Qingwen and the word respect."
As they were talking, Baoyu came in and said with a smile, "Sister Bao, how come you have time to come here? You are such a rare guest!"
Baochai smiled and said, "I know you have many things to do on weekdays. Sister Lin and you have always been alone before, so I naturally don't want to bother you anymore."
Baoyu looked at Baochai and said, "Sister Lin came here earlier than you, and we were both raised by our grandmother. We are used to eating and sleeping together, so naturally we are more familiar with each other."
Baochai changed the subject and said very considerately: "Miss Lin lives here alone and has no other relatives. It is understandable that she likes to stick to you. I hope that Master Lin can recover quickly when we go back this time, and we can see Miss Lin soon."
Baoyu quickly put his hands together and prayed, "Sister Lin is a blessed woman, and Uncle Lin is a lucky man."
Baochai also hurriedly smiled and said, "Yes! Let's wait for their good news!" After Baochai finished speaking, she went to look at the calligraphy of Baoyu's homework on the desk.
Baoyu was a little shy at this time. He smiled and said, "Excuse me, Sister Bao! Mr. Jia said that you are the most outstanding among all our young men. My clumsy writing skills are really a joke."
Baochai was embarrassed by Baoyu's praise, and blushed shyly and said, "Brother Bao, how could you know that there are no people in this world who are born knowing everything. It's just like a piece of iron being made into a needle, or water dripping through a stone. I think your handwriting is very good, and it is very similar to your usual free and unrestrained, passionate and upright character."
Xiren came over and said with a smile: "Miss Bao, please stop praising him. Master Bao can't stand being praised. He will definitely become proud."
Baochai smiled and said, "Brother Bao is naturally modest. He has been concentrating on studying recently, which makes my aunt and uncle very happy. He is different from Mr. Qin Zhong. Although he looks handsome, suave and gentle, he is a man with a crooked mind."
Everyone was shocked for a few seconds after Baochai's words. Baoyu quickly covered for her and said, "Of course he was very attentive, but you just don't understand."
Xiren waved her hands hastily and said, "Second Master, please stop talking. I think Miss Bao knows as much about her son as we do."
Baochai said bluntly: "Mrs. Xiaorong is such a smart and considerate person, but I didn't expect that my brother would be so unmotivated! He is just like my hateful brother! Isn't it really disappointing?!"
Baoyu bowed his head and said ashamedly: "Actually, this little thing of a son is not a big deal among us young masters."
Baochai said very opinionatedly: "Although it's not a big deal, it's a pity for such a good girl. Moreover, she is a nun. She should be clean and behave properly. Who knows whether a man like Qin Zhong will treat her sincerely? How reliable is he?!"
Baoyu said hurriedly: "Sister Bao, let's not talk about Qin Zhong and the others. Have you finished all the homework that Mr. Jia gave you?!"
Baochai said, "It's not finished yet, but I came to see your homework. How about we recite it together, practice calligraphy together, and learn from each other?"
Baoyu clapped his hands happily and said, "Great! I couldn't ask for more!"
So the two of them happily finished their homework together. Baochai told Baoyu many good ways to recite and the techniques to help him remember. Baoyu said gratefully: "No wonder Baojie reads so well! It turns out there are clever methods to follow!"
Baochai smiled and said, "That's natural. Haven't you heard that if you use the right method, you can get twice the result with half the effort! This is the same principle as managing and appointing the right people to the right positions in our shops. As long as you find the right method, everything will be much easier to do."
Baoyu was very impressed by her. He bowed and said with a smile, "Please give me more guidance in the future. My studies will surely make great progress. I will definitely repay you handsomely in the future!"
Baochai blushed and lowered her head and said, "We are brother and sister, who should ask you to thank me! ..."
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