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Li Zhouwei responded politely, and Madam Hu could only nod, watching him return to his desk. She ground ink for him as the boy silently practiced calligraphy.
She watched the child writing with steady, precise strokes, each character upright and orderly. For a moment, she found herself at a loss for words.
Madam Hu stayed until deep into the night, yet Li Zhouwei hadn't moved from his spot even once. There was no trace of the usual mischief or restlessness of a typical child; his expression remained unchanged as he silently practiced his calligraphy.
Madam Hu stared into his eyes, watching the colors shift gradually. As the sky darkened, the hues in his gaze grew more radiant. The old white-furred monkey came forward to light a lamp. The dim, yellow glow illuminated the room, casting shadows that held Madam Hu entranced.
She stayed until the sky was entirely dark. The old monkey approached, his voice hoarse as...
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