Chapter 481: A Historic Meeting?
Chapter 481: A Historic Meeting?
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Wow, you sure know how to tackle problems.
After listening to his younger brother's brilliant problem-solving process, Lyon's mouth twitched as if in a spasm, and he began to repeatedly bite his lips.
If he couldn't figure out the arrangement of the carriages, he'd simply ignore the problem and focus on how to increase the number of carriages. Then, he'd arrange them however he pleased.
This approach to problem-solving... how should I put it... it's very William-like.
His younger brother's mind seemed to never be constrained by rules. From the start, he'd always disregard confusing elements and go straight to the heart of the problem, no matter what it was.
Whether it's a problem or not, if he can solve it, he solves it. If he can't, he'll solve the problem for the person who set it. As for whether the process is correct or not, it's not even on his mind. All that matters is whether the problem is solved or not.
...
"Well, it's not entirely wrong."
Seeing Anna, who was so angry that she was gritting her teeth, Lyon could only offer some consolation.
"Although the method of solving the problem is a bit off, this flexible thinking is still commendable. Let's not... um... let's not rush to crush their potential... Besides, they're still young, and they'll probably stop writing so chaotically when they're a little older."
She probably won't write so chaotically, but who knows, she might start causing chaos in other ways!
Facing her older brother, who was willing to tolerate anything except hitting the children, Anna couldn't help but stomp her foot in frustration. "What about Melanie?"
Melanie didn't get it right either? Upon hearing Anna's words, Lyon, who was turning the key in the door, turned around in surprise.
"But Melanie's math is pretty good, isn't it? I remember the teacher praising her as a genius. How could she not answer this question?"
"She answered it, but she didn't even write the process. She just glanced at it and wrote down the answer. She finished a two-hour test in five minutes, and then she started helping others cheat for money. She even developed a system... a system of passwords, using the sound of the pen tapping on the desk to transmit the answers."
"In that exam room, every child except William passed with full marks in math. This little rascal earned nine silver coins in pocket money from helping others cheat!"
"..."
"Also, to avoid the money being confiscated if this incident was discovered, she lent out all the money as soon as the exam ended. She signed contracts with nine children in her class, agreeing to repay with a year's worth of snacks and toys, and she even calculated a four-point interest rate!"
Oh dear... this is much more serious than William's actions. There's no way her older brother could protect her from this. You might as well just take the punishment!
After hearing about Melanie's equally astounding actions, Lyon, who had just entered the house, put William down and turned to Melanie, helplessly saying:
"Big brother got off work early today, so I'm not too tired. How about... we skip the shoulder massage for now?"
"No, big brother!"
Seeing that he was about to let go, Melanie's face fell, and she pouted.
"My pocket money was deducted too much, so I wanted to earn some snacks... I know I was wrong. I promise this is the last time I'll help others cheat. I definitely won't do it again. If I do it again in the future, let Anna beat my butt!"
"You won't have a future chance. I'll beat your butt this time!"
"Waaah!"
"..."
My vacation is quite eventful...
Lyon shook his head as he watched Anna spank Nicole's butt, which was resting on her knees, with loud slaps. After Anna had delivered about a dozen slaps, Lyon interrupted.
"By the way, Emma's daughter will also be attending Bridge Academy soon."
"Little Ellie?"
Hearing Lyon's words, Anna paused her hand and her face lost its anger, replaced by a look of surprise and delight.
"But isn't she in poor health and needs more rest? Can she go to school now?"
"Yes, Ellie's health has improved significantly."
Lyon gave An Na a subtle glance, hinting that it was time for her to make her escape, before responding:
"You know, that child hasn't interacted much with her peers in the past, and she's rather gentle-natured. So, I thought it would be good for her to be in the same class as Melanie and William."
"With two familiar friends, Ellie's integration into the class would be faster, and with William and Melanie looking after her, I won't have to worry about her being bullied."
"..."
Bullied? Was that all he was worried about? Upon hearing Lyon's words, An Na couldn't help but glance at him.
With these two little devils watching over her, not only would Ellie not be bullied by her peers, but even if she tried to bully her teachers, it wouldn't be much of a challenge.
It had to be said that for this well-behaved child, the most dangerous peers were none other than these two little devils. She felt that if Ellie spent time with them, the chances of her being led astray were exceptionally high.
"Brother."
An Na couldn't help but call out to Lyon as these thoughts crossed her mind. She then asked curiously:
"You're telling me all this because you want me to inform the school when I take Melanie and the others to school tomorrow, right?"
"No, I have time tomorrow. I'll go with you."
Lyon shook his head at her words, then spoke with a hint of apology:
"The reason I'm telling you this is that I want you to look after one more child. I hope Ellie can live here with us."
"Huh?"
An Na blinked in surprise, finding it hard to believe what she had just heard.
"Brother? You want Ellie to live with us?"
"Yes."
Lyon nodded, "You know, Emma and I have the same job, and she's even busier than I am. So, she rarely has time to come home.
Ellie didn't have a choice before, so she had to stay home alone. Now that she can go out, if she's still by herself, living in that empty mansion, it would be too lonely...
Hmm? Why do you look so surprised? Is there some difficulty in having one more child live with us?"
"It's not that... Ellie is a good child, and I don't mind her living with us. But..."
An Na shook her head slightly, then hesitated as she spoke:
"Brother, about this, have you discussed it with Veronica?"
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"What I mean is..."
Seeing Lyon's expression of surprise, as if he still didn't understand what she was trying to ask, An Na shook her head helplessly. She shooed Melanie and William back into the inner room and then, blushing, asked in a low voice:
"Aren't you getting married to Veronica soon? Don't you think there might be issues between her and Emma?"
"Let's not talk about issues for now... Who told you I was getting married?"
"Huh? Isn't that what's happening?"
An Na blinked, puzzled by his question.
"That's what the newspapers are saying, right? And Veronica came to our house yesterday, asking if I'd be her bridesmaid. She waited for you, but when you didn't show up, she got me a new doctor, bought Melanie new clothes, and gave William a whole set of books..."
"What? She came to our house again yesterday?"
"Yes."
Seeing Lyon's reaction, An Na found it odd.
"She said she came to discuss the wedding with you. Even though she didn't get to see you, she still found me a new doctor, bought Melanie new clothes, and gave William a whole set of books... Oh, that's right!"
At this point, An Na seemed to remember something, and her expression turned peculiar.
"When Veronica came yesterday, William was doing his homework. After seeing William's history homework, she couldn't help but laugh for a while. Then, she took his homework book and thought about it for a long time. She even borrowed some of William's old homework books to take back with her..."
Borrowed William's old homework books?
Hearing An Na's words, Lyon furrowed his brows in confusion.
Veronica was so busy, why would she be interested in a primary school student's homework? Even if it was William's, wait a minute... William's old homework books? Those were the Pan-Continent Unification Initiative books!
(End of Chapter)
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