Qin Huai was deep in thought, wondering if Zheng Da's lack of words was because he was too insightful, too perceptive, thus unable to articulate anything. Maybe he's not tongue-tied but simply too brilliant. Just as Qin Huai was pondering this, Cao Guixiang's gentle tone suddenly turned stern, like a principal discovering you'd altered your uniform after warmly asking about your lunch and comfort just moments ago.
"Daydreaming again, aren't you listening to me? Your ears can hear me, but your mind shouldn't be wandering. Your attention isn't fully on the cutting board. If your hand hadn't paused just now, you would have cut your hand twice."
"It seems this business trip affected you. You should find a strict mentor to watch over you every day."
Qin Huai: ...
Qin Huai said helplessly, "Master Cao, you're fishing for enforcement again!"
Cao Guixiang smiled and said, "All's fair in war, right?"
