Chapter 570: Big Idiot

Mei Hong: "Speaking of breaking the pen tip and throwing it away... Well, it reminds me that in ancient times our country also had such a thing as throwing away pens."

Mei Hong: "For a long time in ancient times, red ink was used to approve the death penalty. The judge would draw circles and crosses on various items. After all the prisoners' items were approved, the last stroke was Flip it outward and throw it to the ground.”

Mei Hong: "When the pen fell, everyone thought it was unlucky and wanted to hide. But as soon as the pen fell to the ground, the government officials came to snatch it. Because it is said that if you take it home and teach your son, he will win the first prize in the future."

Mei Hong: "But that's because it was the custom at that time to avoid the bad luck of the dying person. But I don't think it is a sinful act to impose the death penalty."

Mei Hong: "Don't get me wrong, I don't mean to exaggerate the culture of my hometown. Because this set of rituals can basically be regarded as superstitious."

Clyde: "Uh, basically... you are saying that you are not sure that it really has no effect?"

Mei Hong: "No one knows. It's not a big deal because no one throws away pens when they are sentenced to death. And among those children who get the judge's pen, how many of them can become the number one scholar? Let alone the number one scholar, I'm afraid they won't even be the examiner. Can’t hit.”

Mei Hong: "If you have time to ponder these metaphysics, it is better to read more books. It is a thousand times more useful than engaging in some weird rituals. It is meaningless to only think about worshiping Wenquxing and Manjushri Bodhisattva. Knowledge cannot be obtained by seeking truth. Yes. You still have to keep your feet on the ground."

Clyde: "Although I don't quite understand what Juren and Wenquxing mean... Mr. Mei Hong is surprisingly very pragmatic."

Mei Hong: "Is this surprising?"

Clyde: "A little bit. Because you are obviously a mystic... People like this usually believe in mysticism."

Mei Hong: "...You have misunderstood the mystics too much. Mysteries are the same as ordinary spells and must be studied rigorously."

Clyde: "Huh? Really?"

Mei Hong: "Yes."

Mei Hong: "Okay, let's not talk about this. You go and wash up quickly. We have to set off after breakfast. Do you remember where you are going today?"

Clyde: "Well... the National Library, right."

Mei Hong: "..."

Clyde: "Is that right?"

Mei Hong: "You haven't counted yet, right?"

Clyde: "That's what you said! If I knew it well, could I still ask you?"

Mei Hong: "Tsk."

Mei Hong: "The last time someone asked me so confidently was..."

Clyde: "Is it still the same thing as last time?"

Mei Hong: "Yes, indeed. You are really smart."

Mei Hong: "Here, I'll give you a head pat as a reward."

Mei Hong suddenly raised his hand and punched the top of his head.

Clyde: "Ouch!"

Clyde: "It hurts! You big idiot! This is not touching your head!"

Mei Hong: "I feel pain too."

Mei Hong: "But I feel more distressed."

Clyde: "Why don't I think you feel sorry for me!"

Mei Hong: "I really don't feel sorry for you. I feel sorry for myself."

Mei Hong: "Why was I so careless in selecting people and chose such a stupid girl as a container?"

Clyde: "Just leave if you think I'm stupid! You're obviously borrowing my body to live here, but you're still so arrogant!"

Mei Hong: "...How do you have the confidence to say such things? You are obviously the one who should thank me more, right?"

Mei Hong: "Although I know your memory may not be very good, you were resurrected by me just last night, right? Have you forgotten your savior now?"

Mei Hong: "I hope we can maintain a relationship of equality and mutual help. I don't want you to always remember who owes whom a life."

Clyde: "Oh...I remember." Clyde: "You are the only one who is smart, okay? You always think I am stupid..."

Mei Hong: "I am indeed much smarter than you."

Clyde: "...Don't hurt me! Why don't we talk about something else!"

Clyde: "B-For example, you just mentioned that... uh... what happened last time?"

Mei Hong: "The last time someone asked me so confidently."

Mei Hong: "...I was playing LoL that time. One of my teammates was really screwed. He kept dying. So I asked him if he knew how to play."

Clyde: "And?"

Mei Hong: "Then he called me a sb, and I couldn't tell if he knew how to play. How can he have such a record if he can play?"

Mei Hong: "When I think about it, I feel my blood pressure has increased."

Clyde: "But ghosts don't have blood pressure, right?"

Mei Hong: "Are you going to fight with me all morning, or are you going to wash your blond hair and comb it beautifully?"

Mei Hong: "You turned over a thousand times in one night. Your hair is all a mess."

Mei Hong: "Oh, I also kicked the quilt six or seven times. Can you be more honest?"

Clyde: "I-I didn't kick it! The quilt was fine when I woke up!"

Mei Hong: "That's because I helped you build it. Little fool."

Clyde: "Then, why didn't I wake up?"

Mei Hong: "Because you sleep like a dead body."

Clyde: "This, this metaphor always seems to have some flaws that I can't figure out how to express..."

Mei Hong: "Okay, stop talking nonsense and go wash up quickly."

Clyde: "You urge me to take a shower, do you just want to watch me take a shower?"

Mei Hong: "Huh."

Mei Hong: "You are so sentimental."

Clyde: "Uh, I don't know whether I should feel relieved or hurt... Hey, don't use that tone of voice as if you're judging a fat woman!"

Mei Hong: "What do you want me to praise you for? Your figure or your appearance?"

Clyde: "It's okay! Can you take care of the girl's delicate mind?!"

Mei Hong: "I can. But then you will think that I have other ideas. Don't you think this request is embarrassing?"

Mei Hong: "I thought you could adjust your mentality after taking a shower yesterday, but it seems it still needs time."

Clyde: "Of course..."

Clyde: "...Hey! I haven't said it yet! Do you think I'm good-looking?"

Mei Hong: "But let me make it more clear now. In my eyes, you are just a very ordinary female humanoid carbon-based creature. What you look like is not important at all. Even if you look like the ancient god, I will still Come stay here."

Clyde: "So you think I look good?"

Mei Hong: "...Did you listen carefully to what I said?"

Clyde: "That's not all bullshit!"

Mei Hong: "No. I think you are good-looking, so I said this to avoid being misunderstood."

Mei Hong: "I'm just not interested in women outside at all, including you. No matter how beautiful it is, I don't have any reaction when I look at it. That's it."

Clyde: "Well... is it because you like Wu Nini and Wu Lili that you are not interested in other beauties?"

Mei Hong: "...Hmm. It's better to say that I had no interest in women before. It wasn't until I raised them that I developed that kind of emotion bit by bit."