"I learned it from books." That's not exactly a lie.

Seeing the suspicious looks on Jiang Liu and her second uncle's faces, Qiu Yan added, "My great-grandfather gave me a lot of books, and I bought some myself as well."

She thought that in the future, she could compile a Chinese dictionary for her second uncle to refer to.

Hearing Qiu Yan say this, Qiu Dafu seemed to be deep in thought.

He attributed all the credit for his niece's literacy to her childhood sweetheart, Zhao Zheng.

Before Zhao Zheng, he had studied the classics for several years and had also taught Qiu Yan some simple characters.

Later, because his family was poor and he could not afford the tuition, he dropped out of school.

Jiang Liu was still suspicious. "Xiao Yan, did you really learn these symbols from a book?"

“Of course. The method is also very important if you want to study well…” Qiu Yan changed the subject and began to promote her strange alphabet to her second uncle and Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu was initially skeptical about the methods Qiu Yan taught.

When she discovered that this method could indeed help her learn to read quickly, she was amazed.

“I think Xiaoyan could become a female teacher at the academy.”

After Jiang Liu finished speaking, Qiu Yan shook her head and joked with a smile, "Sister Jiang has been well-versed in poetry and literature since childhood, so she is more suitable to be a teacher than I am."

She's busy with her business and is planning to open a pharmacy after the New Year, so she doesn't have time to teach and educate.

Qiu Dafu nodded first, then shook his head, "Liu'er will only be my teacher."

“I think your suggestion, sister, is excellent.” The speaker was Qiu Ling’er.

She had just returned from having fun outside, and the first thing she heard was what Qiu Yan said, which she wholeheartedly agreed with.

Jiang Liu was stunned for a moment, "Ling'er, that would only work if an academy needed me."

"Well... I'll have to ask you, sister." Qiu Ling'er's eyes sparkled, her mind gleaming.

"Ling'er, what do you mean by that?" Qiu Yan asked, puzzled. Jiang Liu and Qiu Dafu were also confused.

Qiu Ling'er smiled mischievously and looked at Qiu Yan.

“Sister, would you be interested in opening a girls’ academy in Baiyang? That way, Sister Jiang could go there to be a teacher.”

"A girls' academy?" Qiu Yan knew that her younger sister had once wanted to study at Lu Ming Academy, but Elder Mu had not agreed.

Now, her sister's words have piqued her interest.

"Yes, Grandpa Mu said that Luming Academy does not accept female students. It was his suggestion that a girls' academy be opened in Baiyang."

He added that he was getting old and lacked the energy, but if his sister was willing, he could fund her to manage the affairs.

Qiu Dafu listened silently without offering any opinions.

After hearing this, Jiang Liu chimed in, "Xiao Yan, in my opinion, this method is feasible." She felt that if that were the case, becoming a female tutor wouldn't be a bad idea.

Qiu Yan smiled and replied, "Let me think about it."

Qiu Ling'er nodded. "Okay."

Regarding the matter of the girls' academy, I'd better let my older sister think it over carefully; I can't force her.

After saying this, she glanced around and said, "Sister, where is Brother Gu? Brother has also disappeared this morning."

Qiu Yan glanced at Qiu Xu's room, assuming her younger brother was studying. "I don't know either."

Could it be that the two of them went to the Li family?

With that in mind, Qiu Yan decided to go to the Li family.

"Xiaoyan," Jiang Liu called out to her.

"Tomorrow is New Year's Eve. I plan to go to Baiyang to bring some new clothes for my family. I'll also buy some books for your second uncle."

Before Qiu Yan could answer, Qiu Dafu said, "I'll go with you."

Suddenly, with a whoosh, a black dog moved like lightning, rushing straight in and directly to Jiang Liu's feet.