A Warm and Quiet Life

From then on, Qin Guan was in endless trouble. People who lay down with dogs woke up with fleas. Being around unreliable people made him seem like a bandit himself, which made the graceful Teacher Rong extremely dissatisfied.

She hit Qin Guan's legs and arms with a thin rubber stick.

"It's only been a few days, and you already look like a Hutong idler. Behave yourself! Sit straight and stand still! Where is your elegance? You are not a very good student. Real grace is in a person’s very core. Behavior reflects one’s spirit. You’re either noble or vulgar. Nobility maintains one’s countenance even when they fall down."

Qin Guan felt a chill as he imagined those two guys being taught by Teacher Rong.

That day, Qin Guan began his lyre-playing, chess, calligraphy and painting courses. They were all supposed to help his consistent good behavior.

Actually, Qin Guan had been reading cursorily about all these skills except for painting.