"I don't lack money."
Mr. Zhuang fell silent for a moment before asking Manbao, "How much did your estate produce this year?"
Before Manbao could answer, Bai Erlang spoke up, "Teacher, I have my own additional income. I can buy a horse without relying on the estate's revenue."
"What income do you have?"
Bai Erlang puffed out his chest and said, "I won nearly two hundred taels betting on football yesterday. A few more trips and I'll have enough for a fine horse."
Manbao and Bai Shan turned their heads in surprise to look at Bai Erlang, their mouths slightly agape in astonishment.
Mr. Zhuang's hand trembled as he pointed at Bai Erlang. Manbao turned to see the teacher's face turn an ashen hue, worried that he might collapse, and quickly rushed up to press his Hegu acupoint.
Mr. Zhuang's mind became a bit clearer, then he shook off Manbao's hand and pointed at Bai Erlang, saying, "Go, bring me the discipline ruler."
