"Someone's here to investigate?"
Lin Ke raised an eyebrow and immediately told Chen An, "Chen An, help Uncle Chen get some rest first. Teacher, let's go see what's happening."
Chen Pingping knew he couldn't get in Lin Ke's way, so he said nothing and let Chen An lead him away to rest.
Fortunately, the Plum Blossom Tree Spirit, Ning Caichen, was watching over the Hanging Mountain Tea Shop, so the two of them didn't need to keep an eye on it.
Li Chungang nodded to Lin Ke. "Let's go."
When the two came outside, they found that the Immortal Realm Painting Studio had already been surrounded.
Chaoyang Street was already narrow and crowded. With so many people gathered, it was even more congested now.
Several constables stood at the front, with a crowd of onlookers outside and two men in official robes standing inside.
"This establishment has been sealed by our Children's Education Bureau!"
One of the men in official robes faced the crowd and spoke softly. "Some citizens have reported these so-called comics and novels for interfering with their young children's elementary education. They even make children neglect their schoolwork to read comics and novels!"
As soon as he finished speaking, some of those who had been lining up to buy comics and novels began discussing it.
"Aren't they selling cheap books here? You mean these blasted comics aren't books?"
"Ma'am, you're a little behind the times. Comics are books too, only they're drawn."
"So they're pictures! I thought they were books with writing! I was going to buy some for my second boy. Forget it, forget it..."
"Yes, exactly! So these aren't good books after all! Luckily, I was still in line and hadn't bought any."
"I only came because I heard they sold cheap books here.