After returning to the Tradition Academy and standing beneath a tree around the lake, thinking back to the shadow on that carriage window, Chen Chang Sheng wasn’t in a good mood. He wanted to scream at the river but he was afraid to disturb the people living in the Herb Garden on the other side of the wall. He wanted to curse but noticed that his master or senior never taught him how to.
He turned around sadly and walked towards the library. On his way through the forest, he saw a orange tree and there were many new-born small fruits hanging on the branches. Instinctively, he plunked one down and ate it. His eyes and eyebrows then proceed to wrinkle due to the sourness of the fruit.
“Even you are going to bully me?” He kicked the orange tree and his breath got heavier.
Small oranges fell down like rain drops and a moaning was heard from the back of the tree.
Luo Luo rubbed her head and walked out. In her right hand was a lunch box and her left hand covered her mouth. Her face was filled with surprise as if she saw something strange.
Chen Chang Sheng was a little surprised as well. He asked, “didn’t you go back to sleep?”
Luo Luo answered, “Auntie Li prepared some late night snack and I was going to share with master.”
Chen Chang Sheng saw her expression and was confused, “Then why are you surprised?”
Luo Luo opened her wide eyes and answered sincerely, “I never knew that a character like master would have such a childish side as well.”
Chen Chang Sheng was a little embarrassed and walked towards the library.
A quiet voice was heard from the forest and it was affected by the sourness of the green orange.
“I only turn fifteen in a few months, so what if I have a childish side…..”