Chapter 7 — Hao Mon Swap

“Grandma Luc, please have some tea.” The old lady took it and nodded, "Stable." Lam Tri Ha breathed a sigh of relief. It's my turn. I picked up the cup of tea and walked in front of the old lady. “Grandma, please have some tea.” The old lady took it, the lid of the cup just touched the rim of the cup, she suddenly asked: "Do you know what tea this is?" Everyone in the living room turned their eyes to look over. Lady Luc looked at me nervously. Luc Thua Da frowned, "Grandma, he just arrived, how could he know?" Lam Tri Ha said softly: "Is it this year's new tea?" The old lady didn't look at her, just looked at me. I said: "It's not new tea. It's Vu tien tea from the old year, it has passed through the fire, suitable for you." The old lady's hand that was holding the rosary stopped. “Who taught you?” “The director of the orphanage likes to drink tea, I used to make tea for her.” “So tell me, why did you pour me seven servings full?” "A full cup of tea is for guests, seven parts is to leave room for retreat." The whole living room fell silent for a few seconds. The Luc family's second uncle put down his teacup and reassessed me. The tension on Mrs. Luc's face also relaxed a bit. The old lady took a sip of tea, "Not bad." Lam Tri Ha's fingernails scratched the edge of the breakfast box, making a very soft sound. The family banquet begins. I was arranged to sit in the last position. Luc Thua Da sat next to me, lowered his voice and said, "You are really lucky." “Um.” “Grandma asked at the right time, you know.” “Um.” He was annoyed with my attitude, "Besides um, what else can you say?" I picked up a chopstick of green vegetables, "I know." At the dining table, Lam Tri Ha suddenly stood up. "Grandma Luc, I heard Aunt Luc say that Ninh Duong's performance was very good, he ranked first in the class. Coincidentally, my cousin also studies at Nhat Trung Hai Thanh school. He said that this time the exam questions have some repetitions from previous years. How about letting Ninh Duong explain to everyone how he studied." Lady Luc's face changed slightly. This may sound like he's praising me, but it actually means I won the exam. The third aunt of the Luc family smiled and added, "Is that so? It's really not easy for a child to come out of an orphanage and get first place in the exam." Mrs. Lam said: "Tri Ha, don't make it difficult for people. Not everyone can express this kind of learning method." Luc Thua Da looked at Lam Tri Ha, "Why are you mentioning this?" Lam Tri Ha looked at him warmly, "I'm just curious." The old lady put down her chopsticks, "Ninh Duong, tell me." I looked at Lam Tri Ha, "Which subject do you want to listen to?" Lam Tri Ha didn't expect me to respond, "Let's do Math." "Okay." I asked the servant to get pen and paper. "The last problem in this exam can be divided into three steps. The first step does not require applying the formula, but drawing the auxiliary line first." I both speak and write. The cousins in the living room who were still going to school also gathered around to watch. At first they just intended to watch the excitement, but then someone whispered: "Her method is really simple." The son of the Luc family's third aunt, Luc Gia Minh, asked: "How can this place change like that?" I said: “Because these two angles are equal.” “I understand.” Luc Gia Minh slapped his thigh and spanked him, "Your teacher taught for half a day and you still didn't understand." Lam Tri Ha's face became increasingly unsightly. I put down my pen, "The lecture is over." The old lady looked at Lam Tri Ha, "Do you understand?" Lam Tri Ha forced a smile, "Ninh Duong spoke very well." For the first time, Luc Thua Da was not angry with me. After dinner, the old lady called me into the study. Lady Luc also followed in. The old lady asked: "Are you familiar with the Luc family?" I said: "Familiar." Lady Luc smiled, "Ning Duong is very understanding." The old lady glared at her, "Understanding things doesn't mean you can arbitrarily accept resentment." Lady Luc's smile stiffened. “I heard you moved her room to the third floor?” Mrs. Luc quickly explained, "Mom, Thua Da and the girl keep arguing, I'm afraid they will have a conflict." The old lady said: "Thua Da has a bad temper. You don't take care of Thua Da, but you take care of the new kid?" Mrs. Luc lowered her head, "I will arrange for her to move back." The old lady looked at me

oh, “Tomorrow move back to the old room.” I said: “Thank you, grandmother.” When Mrs. Luc left the study, her expression was not at all good. In the car, she didn't say a word. Returning to the villa, Luc Thua Da got out of the car first and suddenly stopped in front of the door. “Today's math problem, didn't you really memorize it beforehand?” I looked at him, "You can ask another question." “Who wants to ask you?” He kicked the small pebble under his foot, "Don't think grandma praises you, that you can do whatever you want in the Luc family." Lady Luc came from behind, heard this sentence, and immediately shouted, "Thua Da, that's enough." Luc Thua Da was stunned. Mrs. Luc looked at me, "Ning Duong, move back to the second floor tomorrow." I nodded. She said again: "In the old house, the old lady really liked you. Don't disappoint the old lady's expectations in the future." The words are pleasant to hear. But I get the idea.