Gu Benluo knew this hurdle would be hard to pass, but he hadn't given up hope. Trying to win some sympathy, he copied his younger brother and hugged Jin Qianqian's arm, whining affectionately.
"Mother, there's a lantern festival in Yongchang County tonight. I promise I'll memorize all the essays Father assigned by tomorrow. Can I please...?"
"Why didn't you plead your case when your father was just here?" Jin Qianqian asked.
"Mother~" Gu Benluo continued to whine, "You're the one who calls the shots for matters big and small in our family. As long as you give the word, Father definitely won't object..."
Jin Qianqian pinched his nose. "Do you dare say that to his face? Your father is doing this for your own good. You've been playing around for so long; it's time to focus your mind."
