So, the trio agreed to go catch cicadas together after school.
Scholar Meng, who was walking into the classroom from outside, happened to witness the entire conversation between the two children. His heart swelled with pride, for these kids were not only intelligent but also displayed excellent character.
Therefore, during class, Scholar Meng shared a few stories about how the sages had faced their fears and eventually conquered them.
The two listened intently, finding the sages in the stories impressive. They felt they needed to study hard and strive to be like the sages.
Their fear and hesitation faded away. As soon as the Teacher dismissed the class, they said goodbye to him, gathered their books, and dashed out.
Today, Zhao Yu, Zhao Zhitong's older cousin, was there to pick her up from school. It was his second time picking up his little sister, and he was still somewhat nervous, staring unblinkingly at the school gate.
