Rock Sugar And Pear Stew | L.K Adaptation

Chapter 1

"Whatever".

Without hesitation, Lisa tore open the pack of stickers and stuck them on her own pencil case and bag.

At an angle that Lisa wouldn't see, Jungkook rolled his eyes.

....

After school, as the form teacher. Teacher Bae needed to make sure that every student was safely picked up by their parent before she could get off work.

Jungkook was the last child left. Teacher Bae standing with him at the school gates to wait for his parent.

It was September and the weather has already became cooler. Jungkook was wearing a blue and white long sleeved school uniform. Basked in the warm evening glow of the setting sun, he curiously gazed at the pedestrians passing by. His tiny face was fair and delicate, with clean looking and exquisitely formed features. Looking at his face, Teacher Bae wondered just now many girls this child would be disaster to in the future. May Buddha bless them.

Seeming to sense Teacher Bae's gaze, Jungkook raised his head to look at her.

Teacher Bae gave a light cough before remembering. The invoked a sudden sense of sympathy in her. She gently said, "Jungkook".

"Teacher Bae, what is it?"

"Lisa, she....if she bullies you, you can tell me. Don't be afraid".

Jungkook tilted his tiny head, gazed at Teacher Bae and asked, "Teacher Bae, why am I deskmate with Lisa?"

Teacher was slightly flustered. "Eh...."

Being stared at by a pair of discerning and clear looking eyes, Teacher Bae felt a little guilty.

She was silent but Jungkook had already answered this question for her, "It's because Lisa's dad is the school principal, isn't it?"

Teacher Bae lamented slightly. Kids nowadays are indeed not simple minded. With such astute young minds, how do all teachers continue carrying out their duty of hoodwinking them....

Jungkook had guessed correctly. In a single class, there will always be a scarcity of students with excellent grades. Jungkook was both smart and obedient. Principal Manoban was hoping his daughter would be positively influenced by this outstanding child after spending time with him.

With Jungkook's question, Teacher Bae's eyes flickered. She placed one hand on his shoulders and asked something that has been worrying her, "Jungkook, tell honestly, has Lisa ever hit you?"

Jungkook shook his head, "No".

"Has she ever scolded you? Said anything mean?"

"No".

Teacher Bae secretly gave a sigh of relief and consoled him, "I've already criticized Lisa. Should anyone bully you in the future, don't forget to let me know".

Jungkook did not wish to offend Lisa. To be exact, the entire class did not wish to offend her.

Primary school students possess uncomplicated but acute perspectives: the principal manages the teachers while the teachers manage the students. In other words, a students, they are never able to disregard the might of the principal.

This naturally meant that they are not able to disregard the might of the principal's daughter as well.

....

Jungkook's mother drove a champagne coloured minivan. She stopped the car in front of the school gates. From its exterior to its colour, the car was pretty eye catching.

With her light makeup, business attire and heels, Mrs. Jeon looked quite young. She held Jungkook's hand and apologized to Teacher Bae, "Sorry. I got delayed by somethings. I apologize for troubling you".

"No problem". Teacher Bae waved her hands. She smiled and asked, "What kind of supplementary classes has Jungkook been taking these days?"

"On your advice, I've withdrawn him from all academic related remedial lessons. He is learning the cello now and picking it up well". Mrs. Jeon gave a soft smile. When discussing their children, parents will always have a sense of tenderness and pride.

"Not taking up anything sports related? There are quite a few boys learning swimming, taekwondo, and even fencing".

Mrs. Jeon was a bit depressed. "He doesn't like to exercise. After attending the swimming class once, he refused to go again. Other sports didn't interest him either".

The two adults did not converse for too long as Jungkook had to rush to his cello class.

In the car, Mrs. Jeon asked Jungkook, "How was today?"

Jungkook pondered for a while and gave a noncommittal reply, "Still alright".

Mrs. Jeon looked over to see her son's eyebrows lightly furrowed, looking as if something was weighing heavily on his mind. She chuckled and asked, "What's up with you?"

Jungkook was embarrassed to tell her that he was being bullied by a girl in school. He was silent for a while before softly replying, "My deskmate is too stupid".

"You can't say that of a classmate" Mrs. Jeon corrected him, "Kind-heartedness is the most important human trait. Complaining about classmates because they are stupid is extremely narrow minded, do you understand?"

Jungkook felt wronged but still had to agree that he had erred, "Understood".

"Is your deskmate for this school term still Lisa?"

"Mm".

Mrs. Jeon laughed, "Lisa is very adorable though!"

Jungkook's face tightened. "Not adorable at all".

She did not want to continue the conversation with her son and turned on the radio broadcast.

The radio was tuned into the traffic station which was currently broadcasting a song dedication. With his husky voice the radio DJ read, "A listener Spinach" with the mobile phone number ending in 4591 wants to dedicate a song to his childhood sweetheart...."

Jungkook asked his mother, "What does childhood sweetheart mean?"

"Childhood sweetheart refers to people who grew up together. For example, just like you and Lisa".

"Oh. Not a good phrase".

"...."

Author's Bonus

L: What has become of the person who bullied you when you were young?

J: She is my wife now.