Monster Tea Party

Chapter 5403 Distraction
The young scholar was stunned.

Didn't notice...

that……

The young scholar was a little speechless.

How would he explain this to his brother and sister-in-law?
No.

Why should he explain this?

too weird.

My brother and sister-in-law are clearly here.

Being in the same room with him.

They were even so close...

Why would he do something so obviously unnecessary?

……

yes……

Why……

Seeing his brother and sister-in-law looking at him with worry...

He felt somewhat powerless.

And the feeling of being frustrated and having no place to vent my anger.

because……

My brother and sister-in-law didn't see the little black thief.

……

The young scholar dug his fingernails into the back of his hand.

He thought of it!

"Where did the buns go?"

The young scholar raised his voice again.

"You saw so many steamed buns with your own eyes, right?"

The young scholar held up the bowl containing the steamed buns.

Now it's empty.

"If it hadn't eaten it..."

"Where did all those steamed buns go?"

……

"Didn't you eat it?"

The woodcutter asked back as a matter of course.

……

The young scholar wanted to laugh.

"Can I finish so many steamed buns by myself in such a short time?"

His brother and sister-in-law should have seen how embarrassed he was while eating the steamed buns.

He was in such a mess after eating three steamed buns, let alone more?

And in such a short time.

He is not a big eater.

He is just like the average guy.

……

The woodcutter was stunned.

Also.

My younger brother is different from him.

He does physical work and has a big appetite.

But my younger brother is a gentleman scholar.

I usually chew my meals very slowly.

So he was surprised to see his brother eating so... generously and even a little embarrassedly.

……

but……

"It's not for you to eat..."

The woodcutter looked at the empty bowl and asked, "Who ate that?"

……

"I told you it was a little black thief."

The young scholar emphasized.

"It was it that stole the steamed buns."

“It’s always been that way.”

"You should have seen it."

……

“We didn’t see it,”

The woodcutter was very sure.

The answer was straightforward.

Without the slightest hesitation.

……

Young scholar: ...

He opened his mouth.

But I don’t know what to say.

……

"…You really didn't see it?"

After a while, the young scholar asked somewhat dryly.

He still found it incredible and unwilling to accept it.

It doesn't make sense...

My brother and sister-in-law...

How come no one saw the little black thief?
……

The young scholar felt a little headache.

He reached up and knocked his head.

He knocked again, harder.

……

"younger brother."

The woman wanted to step forward worriedly, "Don't hit yourself in the head."

She had been wondering if there was something wrong with the young scholar's brain.
Now seeing the young scholar hitting her head like this, she felt particularly frightened.

Don't really knock yourself out...

……

The young scholar wanted to smile and say it was okay.

But after raising his eyes and taking in the woman's expression, his words got stuck in his throat.

He pursed his lips.

He's not a fool.

On the contrary, he is actually the one who reads the most in the family.

He is not a nerd.

In order to study, he ran around everywhere and asked for help everywhere.

He had already developed some insight into people's hearts.

He knew that his brother and sister-in-law were worried about him.

Worried that there's something wrong with his brain...

This is a very offensive thought.

But because the other party is his brother and sister-in-law.

Because they were really worried about him...

His expression was somewhat stiff, and he was at a loss for words.

……

"younger brother."

The woodcutter made a prompt decision.

"Forget about today."

"Forget what we told you about the little thief who ate the buns."

"It's our fault."

"We shouldn't have told you this."

They should have stuck to their original approach. Even if their younger brother came to ask why there were no steamed buns these days, they should have found an excuse to fool him.

Instead of telling my brother the truth.

It got my brother into trouble.

……

"Ah."

The woman nodded.

She felt a little annoyed and regretful.

It was she who asked the woodcutter to tell her brother about this.

She was worried that her brother didn't know the truth and might misunderstand her.

It's her fault.

She shouldn't let this matter affect her brother's studies.

have a look……

My brother has been focusing on this matter these days and can't concentrate on his studies.

……

The young scholar opened his mouth slightly.

What does he want to say...

But reason told him...

Although this approach may seem a bit counterproductive, it is indeed the best solution at present.

Because he, his brother, and his sister-in-law couldn't convince each other.

They all stick to their opinions.

This made it impossible for them to continue communicating.

……

Since no one can convince anyone for the time being...

Then don't waste your time and effort.

Let this matter go.

Or put it on hold.

Wait until there is a new discovery later...

Only he could continue the conversation on this topic with his brother and sister-in-law.

……

"This matter distracted you."

The woodcutter continued.

"You discovered it yourself, didn't you?"

"I can't concentrate on reading anymore."

……

The young scholar opened his mouth, wanting to explain himself.

But he found his mind was blank.

He couldn't think of any words to explain.

because……

My brother said...

Actually, it is somewhat true.

Human attention is limited.

These days, he has been too focused on the little black thief.

this is not right.

His time is short.

He needs to focus more on studying.

He wanted to let those who looked down on him and laughed at him see...

A temporary downfall doesn't mean anything.

He would eventually rise above them.

……

The young scholar clenched his fists.

He said nothing.

He nodded slowly.

it is good.

Let's do this first.

Whatever that little black thief is…

None of them were as important as his upcoming exam.

……

The woodcutter felt relieved to see that his brother accepted his suggestion.

Great.

He grinned.

"Then you study hard,"

"Your sister-in-law and I won't bother you anymore."

"You can always talk to your brother or sister-in-law if you have anything."

……

A smile appeared on the woman's face.

"You have worked hard during this time."

"Sister-in-law will stew chicken for you tonight."

"It's the pheasant your brother caught."

“It tastes delicious.”

……

"it is good."

The young scholar nodded.

He watched his brother and sister-in-law leave his room.

Listening to them carefully close the door of his room.

……

The young scholar looked at his desk.

The bowl containing the steamed buns was taken away by my sister-in-law.

His desk was a little messy because of his previous behavior.

He frowned slightly.

I feel like there's something pent up in my heart.

He exhaled slowly.

After a few more seconds of silence, he reached out and tidied up his desk.

……

"Clap~"

A scroll fell to the ground.

The young scholar was slightly stunned.