Chapter 5: Making Trouble with the Master and Tea for the Apprentice

[Your teacher, He Pingsheng, heard that you returned to the Ye family. Even though you were once foolish, he still cares about you. Let him see how you've changed.]

Task Rewards:

See 1 difference: +1% practice speed

See 5 differences: +2% practice speed

See 7 differences: +3% practice speed

See 9 differences: Gain a photographic memory and quick learning ability

Ye Xiuxiu's eyes widened in shock. The rewards weren't given all at once but in stages! Even more exciting, the final reward was a special talent. However, she had no idea how to complete these tasks.

After thinking about it, she realized something—this was He Pingsheng's first time meeting her. How could he notice any differences if there was nothing to compare? Feeling frustrated, she thought the task was impossible.

Just then, Bai Qingxia reminded her that she was in the middle of a formal greeting. Snapping back to reality, Ye Xiuxiu straightened up and cheerfully shouted:

"Hello, Master Brain!"

Her small, serious stance and cute voice made everyone burst into laughter—even the serious He Pingsheng couldn't help but chuckle.

[Your teacher, He Pingsheng, noticed a difference in you.]

[Reward: +1% practice speed]

Ye Xiuxiu was stunned.

"Wait… what? I just said hello… and I already completed Task 1?"

She decided to test it again and loudly repeated: "Hello, teacher!"

This time, nothing happened. The system didn't respond.

Meanwhile, He Pingsheng smiled and said warmly, "Hello, hello! From now on, I am your teacher!"

Before beginning lessons, there was a formal tea ceremony. A servant brought out a tray with two delicate porcelain cups filled with fragrant tea. Ye Xiuxiu and her younger sister, Ye Ruyan, were supposed to present the tea to He Pingsheng as a sign of respect.

Both girls reached for their cups at the same time. Their mothers, Bai Qingxia and Liu Yuesong, watched nervously. Traditionally, the older sibling should serve tea first, but Ye Ruyan's perfect manners might change that.

Ye Ruyan gracefully stepped forward, bowed at a perfect 90-degree angle, and respectfully said:

"Teacher, please have some tea."

He Pingsheng smiled and accepted the tea, taking a sip.

Bai Qingxia was shocked. Why didn't he drink Xiuxiu's tea first?

Liu Yuesong, on the other hand, smirked slightly.

Bai Qingxia blamed herself—she hadn't taught Xiuxiu proper etiquette. But then she realized something was off. Where was Xiuxiu?

She looked around frantically, only to hear a strange slurping sound. When the servant moved aside, Xiuxiu was revealed—standing there, happily drinking the tea that was meant for He Pingsheng!

(End of Chapter)