lcionline Chapter 240 Extra (5) Daily Mischief 05
Chapter 240 Extra (5) Daily Mischief 05
As the saying goes, good fortune never comes in pairs, but misfortunes never come singly.
Lin Shiming pretended for more than three years, but finally revealed his true colors when he was almost four years old, causing a huge disaster. He not only angered the whole family, but also made Zhang Ting point out his unusual behavior, and she immediately withdrew her previous tolerance and indulgence towards him.
This is not counting.
Because the Lin family's search for him was too drastic, alarming the entire court and the public, Lin Yunyue had to return and give an explanation. This directly led to their travel plans being abruptly cut short.
Having lost both the watermelon and the sesame seeds, Lin Shiming was heartbroken.
Not to mention he didn't even get the world-destroying, golden cheat code he imagined. It was a complete loss.
Even after the wound on his buttocks had healed and Lin Shihe's anger had subsided, and Lin Yunyue and his wife set off back to the military camp, he still couldn't accept the fact that he couldn't find the reclusive master.
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In the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, the second young master Lin still diligently practiced his martial arts every day, but he always had a long face.
"Shi Ming".
Lin Shihe strolled over from outside the courtyard.
"Where's your calligraphy practice from these past few days? Let me see it."
Lin Shiming's hand trembled as he wielded the sword.
Since returning from the trouble he caused at Buddha Mountain, Lin Shiming has completely unleashed his true nature. He discovered that Lin Shihe's methods for dealing with him were always the same, and upon reflection, he realized that this almost cost-free, high-return pleasure was incredibly pleasurable.
So Lin Shiming stopped acting and became a troublemaker, causing chaos in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion every two days.
Even Lin Yunyue's antics, after he casually complained to his good friend, became a regular source of amusement for Emperor Longyun in the palace. Every now and then, Emperor Longyun would summon Lin Shihe to the Xuanzheng Hall to "guide his studies and inquire about his recent life."
But as the saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get his shoes wet." After being arrogant and carefree for more than half a year, Lin Shiming was finally caught out and fell into the hands of his own brother.
During this period, he was exhausted both physically and mentally from Lin Shihe's superior methods. Every day when he opened his eyes, he was met with pain and torment.
For three whole months, he couldn't muster any enthusiasm for anything. Not to mention those calligraphy lessons that annoyed him just looking at them, how could he possibly have the mood to practice writing characters with straight lines?
I keep putting things off until tomorrow, and then I'm too busy tomorrow. I'm anxious all day long, then I comfort myself at night that I still have time, and then I fall asleep peacefully, getting a good night's rest. In just ten days, my plans have been revised seven or eight times, but my coursework hasn't changed at all.
Then I checked the almanac, and wow, my brother's checking my schoolwork tomorrow! Oh no.
(Playing myself)
He feigned composure, attempting to stall for time: "Brother, didn't you tell me that the worst thing in practicing martial arts is to interrupt? Don't rush, I'll bring you my homework after I finish practicing today's swordsmanship."
"No need." Lin Shihe continued walking towards the study without stopping. "Just tell me where it is. A few sheets of paper aren't worth you bringing it to me in person."
Lin Shiming broke out in a cold sweat. “…How could I trouble you, elder brother? It is my honor to personally deliver the homework to you.”
"Ah."
Lin Shihe sneered and suddenly stopped walking towards the study. He turned around and looked at his younger brother, who was tense and looked just like a teacher collecting homework.
"You didn't write it down, did you?"
"..."
"Is it unfinished, or is it completely untouched?"
Lin Shih-ming: Guess?
Lin Shihe smiled even more brightly, "Little brother, do you still remember our promise?"
Lin Shiming stopped what he was doing and pitifully tugged at Lin Shihe's clothes, "Give me a chance, brother, I'll go and fix it right now!"
“It’s too late! Xiaoming,” Lin Shihe pinched his younger brother’s still chubby cheeks and laughed heartily, “You’re going to be put in solitary confinement and made to copy books as punishment.”
Lin Shiming, as if he had lost his parents, made a last-ditch effort, "Why don't you just beat me up..."
"Hit you? Do you think I'm stupid?" Lin Shihe poked Lin Shiming's forehead. "To punish you, I'll naturally pick on your sore spots."
Lin Shiming is a typical example of someone who forgets his mistakes after being punished. He takes advantage of the fact that Lin Shihe won't really hurt him, and just keeps causing trouble.
In his eyes, being beaten was nothing special; it was something that didn't require thinking or using his hands. He could just endure it and it would pass. Moreover, Lin Shihe couldn't force him to study during the days he was injured, so the days of recuperation could be considered as a vacation.
But confinement was a different story from copying and memorizing books. Not only was it tedious and boring, but he also had to do it himself. For the free-spirited Lin Shiming, it was the worst kind of torture.
Between the two, he would much rather sacrifice his own backside.
This mentality allowed Lin Shiming to successfully fish in troubled waters for more than half a year under Lin Shihe's clutches. It wasn't until a few months ago that Lin Shihe, who had long been aware of the situation and was extremely meticulous, finally figured out Lin Shiming's true nature after several tests and caught this maverick kid red-handed.
Every time he was punished, it was practically like giving him a day off.
Can this be tolerated?
Lin Shih-ho absolutely could not tolerate it.
Therefore, Lin Shizi, who saw through his younger brother's true nature, unilaterally changed the punishment for Lin Shiming's mistakes, specifically choosing the things that he couldn't stand the most.
Sure enough, in just three months, the number of times Lin Shiming made mistakes dropped drastically, and Emperor Longyun mentioned the "discontinuation of updates" several times.
This time, Lin Shiming once again forgot the pain once the wound healed, and couldn't help but slack off again after a month, only to fall into Lin Shihe's hands once more.
"...Really, can't we talk about this?" Lin Shiming blinked his big eyes, struggling to abandon his macho pride as he pleaded with his brother, "Brother, I love you the most, please!"
Lin Shihe averted his gaze from his spoiled younger brother, lest he waver. He looked up at the sky, cold and ruthless, "You're confined to your room for three days and forced to copy the history of the nation. I'll have someone keep an eye on you at all times."
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As the saying goes, things come and go; fortunes change; the righteous are one foot high, the wicked are ten feet high; one rises while the other falls; the wheel of fortune turns...
Lin Shiming, who had taken history classes in his previous life, wholeheartedly agreed. He wasn't the type to accept his fate, much less willing to be completely controlled by Lin Shihe.
For the past three months, Lin Shiming, who appeared to be defeated and dejected, has not given up. He has been secretly thinking about how to turn the tide against his beloved brother and regain the initiative.
Today marks the beginning of his actions.
Following his search for a reclusive master, Lin Shiming's second major project in his life has officially begun!
It's that time of year again when cicadas sing in the height of summer, a time when the body's energy is at its
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After being confined for three days, Lin Shiming emerged from his room dejectedly. The first thing he did was announce to everyone that he would "turn over a new leaf" and respectfully serve his brother tea, water, and food every day.
"...I will definitely study hard and share my brother's burdens!"
Lin Shiming patted his chest, making a confident guarantee, while Lin Shihe, who knew his younger brother's true nature well, looked at him suspiciously.
Not right.
He swore on the life of his sworn brother Lu Yuxu that there must be something fishy about this.
"Brother? What kind of look is that? Don't you want me to change my ways?"
That's a really insightful statement.
Lin Shihe immediately dropped his suspicious look and softened his tone, "Of course not, I naturally believe you."
When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it. I refuse to believe I can't handle you, you little brat. We'll see.