Chapter 1356

The shop assistant continued his tale, "In the end, the scholar became the top scorer. On his way back home, he deliberately passed by this river, still craving the fish he had eaten. He enjoyed another meal of fish, and from then on, people claimed that eating fish from this river increased one's chances of becoming a top scholar. "Gradually, it became known as the Scholar River. Every year in April and May, the riverbank is filled with students and their parents seeking good fortune. It coincides with the fish season, so barbecue clubs have sprung up along the river." As the shop assistant finished speaking, Abigail, who had been spraying insect repellent, suddenly stopped. She turned to look at him and asked, "Is it necessary to eat fish?" "That's what we locals say. Most visitors these days are nearby high school seniors," he replied. Abigail glanced at James, who was setting up the food rack. She then sat on the mat, deep in thought. No one else noticed Abigail's subtle chang