This Student Xie's meaning needs careful pondering. The implication is that it doesn't matter how a child grows up physically; what's more important is the character, knowledge, and qualities developed later.
Student Xie is as rational as ever. Student Lin Hao and Student Li Qi'an are speechless.
"Ahem." Ren Chongda approached and cleared his throat.
The three students turned their heads, surprised to see the counselor, and called out in unison, "Teacher Ren, are you ambushing us?"
This group of little rascals is becoming increasingly outspoken with him.
Ren Chongda glanced at the three of them and said, "You're discussing your senior brother and sister's child behind their backs; be careful, the walls have ears."
No way! The three waved to the counselor, indicating they hadn't spoken ill of the senior brother and sister's child.
Besides, it's hard to believe the counselor is uninterested in whether the child takes after the father or the mother.
