Chapter 17

"Genius, this is true genius!"

Lin Yazǐ's body trembled slightly from excessive excitement, his eyes fixed on Dongfang Xiuzhe, who was quickly flipping through a dictionary at the desk.

He became more and more excited the more he watched!

Oh, this child could actually learn without a teacher, and there was such a prodigy in the world, right before his eyes!

Lin Yazǐ had met many people and had seen talented individuals before, but compared to this child, they were like dwarfs standing next to a giant!

He was so shocked that he couldn't recover for a long time. Lin Yazǐ hadn't been this excited in a long while.

He had heard various rumors and speculations about the young master from the outside, and although he didn't entirely agree, he admitted that the young master's personality was indeed unique.

"Geniuses are always different!"

He used to scoff at this statement, but now he began to feel that it had deep meaning.

Today, he was surprised to discover that the young master wasn't foolish at all, but was incredibly smart, almost unparalleled in the world!

Lin Yazǐ didn't even realize how the first class ended. He stood motionless by the door, not even noticing when Dongfang Long and Xie Qiuping arrived.

"Adviser, how did Zhe'er perform today? Did he cause any trouble?" Dongfang Long asked.

However, there was no response. Lin Yazǐ was still lost in his own world.

"Adviser, Adviser... Adviser?" Dongfang Long called out several times before Lin Yazǐ finally snapped back to reality.

"General, you're here!" Lin Yazǐ realized he had lost his composure and quickly regained his focus.

"Adviser, what were you so deeply engrossed in just now?" Dongfang Long asked curiously.

"General..." Lin Yazǐ had a look of hesitation on his face.

"Adviser, feel free to speak your mind!"

Dongfang Long had known him for so long; how could he not know that Lin Yazǐ had something to say?

"General, did someone teach the young master before me?" Lin Yazǐ asked, still skeptical about Dongfang Xiuzhe's ability to learn without a teacher.

"Indeed, we did invite someone, Mr. Cao Mengde, but he left after a short while and refused to give a reason!" Dongfang Long was puzzled by Lin Yazǐ's question.

"Then, apart from Mr. Cao, has anyone else taught the young master to read and write?" Lin Yazǐ asked again.

"Probably not?" Dongfang Long turned to his wife, and seeing Xie Qiuping shake her head, he added confidently, "No one else!"

"I think I know why Mr. Cao insisted on leaving!" Lin Yazǐ suddenly changed the subject.

"Oh? How do you know that, Adviser?"

Dongfang Long was intrigued. He knew that Lin Yazǐ didn't make baseless claims.

"Because I had the same thought, I believe Mr. Cao felt the same way!" Lin Yazǐ's expression was very complex.

A child like Dongfang Xiuzhe, whose knowledge rivaled his own, made him feel ashamed, and he had even considered giving up for a moment.

However, Lin Yazǐ then realized that there must be a greater secret about the young master, a mysterious force that deeply attracted him, making it impossible for him to stop!

Dongfang Long and Xie Qiuping were greatly surprised and quickly asked for an explanation.

"General, Lady," Lin Yazǐ's expression became very serious and earnest, "The young master is truly a one-of-a-kind genius!"

He wasn't exaggerating at all; he was speaking from the heart.

This one statement left Dongfang Long and Xie Qiuping completely baffled.

Genius? Who was he talking about, their son?

How could this be possible? Zhe'er had always been odd and rarely spoke; how could he be a genius?

Neither of them believed it, thinking the Adviser was overpraising.

Seeing their skeptical expressions, Lin Yazǐ's excitement burst forth again, and he hurriedly recounted the day's class.

Dongfang Long and Xie Qiuping were speechless, their faces frozen in shock, their eyes wide open, unable to believe that the person Lin Yazǐ was describing was their Zhe'er.

"Is this true? Is this really Zhe'er?"

The news was too sudden and unexpected!

In their hearts, they had been content as long as Dongfang Xiuzhe could be a normal child, not foolish or dull. Now, to suddenly learn that their son was a rare genius in the world, it was too much for anyone to accept!

"Adviser, are you really telling the truth?" Dongfang Long's eyes were wide open, his face trying to smile but holding back.

"Every word is true!"

"Ha ha, my Zhe'er is a genius, ha ha, my Zhe'er is a genius..." Dongfang Long was so happy that tears almost welled up in his eyes.

It was no wonder; in Dongfang Long's heart, he had always felt guilty about what happened to his son at birth.

Meanwhile, after returning to his room, Dongfang Xiuzhe began to sigh.

"Was my performance today too over the top? If my parents ask why I know so much, how should I answer?"

"Should I tell them that I was reincarnated and brought memories from my past life?"

He shook his head. Dongfang Xiuzhe knew he couldn't tell his parents this.

"How can I find a reasonable explanation? It's really a headache!"

"If only I had someone to help me plan and strategize!"

The shikigami couldn't do this; he could only command them to do tasks, not discuss problems with them.

Of course, special shikigami were an exception.

At this moment, Dongfang Xiuzhe suddenly realized that, although there were many people in the mansion, there was no one he could confide in.

The outside world had always misunderstood Dongfang Xiuzhe. He wasn't actually a quiet person; it was just that he had too many secrets and no one to confide in.

"I'll find a completely trustworthy assistant when the opportunity arises." He made this decision in his heart.

Dongfang Xiuzhe himself probably didn't expect that the right person would soon appear, and not just one.

The purpose of Dongfang Xiuzhe's performance today was simple: to let Lin Yazǐ know that he didn't need anyone to teach him to read and write. The language and script in this world were the same as in his past life, and relearning them would be a waste of time.

Although his intentions were good, he overlooked his childlike identity.

A child being able to read and write without any instruction was a remarkable feat anywhere.

But this wasn't the most troubling thing for Dongfang Xiuzhe.

What truly troubled him was that Lin Yazǐ was not an ordinary person and seemed to have developed a strong interest in him. Without absolute strength, he didn't want anyone to know about the secrets of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements.

"What a headache!"

Just as he was frowning, Dongfang Xiuzhe suddenly smiled. Had he found a solution?