Chapter 210: Squeeze in
Brother Shen tried other dishes. He was young and his taste was similar to that of a child.
He had eaten all kinds of chicken, but this was the first time he had eaten a fried one. He didn't know what kind of condiments were wrapped around the whole chicken, but it tasted better than all the other kinds of chicken he had eaten in the past.
There were two plates of fried food on the table, one was fried chicken, and the other was a fried food platter, including fried mushrooms, fried meat, and fried tofu, served with a unique sauce and a layer of steamed pancakes, which was quite novel.
The eldest princess didn't touch the delicacies, but praised the braised pork with sour beans.
"This method is rare. It is simple when you think about it, but few people do it. The chef in your house is a man with ideas." The eldest princess praised.
When the food was served, everyone found it novel.
A large casserole was presented, filled with braised pork and served with crispy pickles. The layer of golden rice crust at the bottom was also soaked in the aroma of oil.
Every grain of rice is soaked in the sauce of the braised pork. Every bite seems to be filled with happiness.
The princess still maintained her taught manners, but Brother Shen didn't look like a young master from an aristocratic family at all. His head was almost buried in the bowl, and he kept saying "delicious".
"No wonder Niuniu didn't let me see the cook. It turns out she was afraid that I would poach him." Brother Shen complained casually.
After hearing this, the princess gave up the idea of summoning the cook and only ordered someone to prepare a reward for the cook.
The guests and hosts enjoyed the meal very much. Brother Shen ate a lot and he even shouted, "I really wish I could have three meals a day at your house."
The princess looked at him with a half-smile and said, "If you really think so, it's not a bad idea."
Brother Shen's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to his mother: "If that's the case, then I will move in today!"
The eldest princess tapped him lightly on the head and said, "Don't jump up and down in front of the gentleman."
Brother Shen’s face was full of confusion.
The princess explained, "When a day is chosen, I will let you perform the formal ceremony of becoming your disciple."
Brother Shen looked at Gu Mingda, who nodded slightly at him.
"I take Uncle Gu as my master, so I should be considered Niuniu and A Zhao's senior brother?" Brother Shen said belatedly.
Shen Ling smiled and said, "You are a new comer, and you still want to be the eldest senior brother?"
Brother Shen let out a whine.
Gu Zhao was so excited that he almost jumped up: "Great, I'm a senior brother now!"
Niuniu comforted: “Brother Shen, I still call you brother.”
Brother Shen listened to the little girl's words, feeling a little comforted, and then looked at Gu Zhao with expectation.
Gu Zhao didn't care about that. He was jumping up and down, showing off to everyone he met: "I have a junior brother now. From now on, I will be Senior Brother Zhao!"
Brother Shen: …
In the end, it was Gu Mingda who ended the farce. He grabbed Gu Zhao and said, "Liu Yue, send the young master to the school and let him listen carefully to the teacher's lectures."
After hearing this, the honest and simple Liu Yue immediately ran over and took Gu Zhao's hand and was about to go out.
Gu Zhao hadn't shown off enough, but when he saw his parents' gloomy faces, he didn't dare to be presumptuous anymore and went out obediently.
But as soon as he entered the classroom, his classmate asked casually, "Gu Zhao, do you still remember what the teacher taught this morning?"
Gu Zhao's ears automatically filtered out what he didn't want to hear, and he asked his deskmate: "How did you know I became a senior brother?"
Classmate:?
Gu Zhao continued to straighten his body and show off: "My father just accepted a disciple today. He is ten years older than me, but he still wants to call me senior brother."
The eldest princess did not stay in Gu's house for long. After lunch, she left with her daughter and only kept Brother Shen.
Brother Shen forgot about his junior brother’s troubles in the shortest possible time. He excitedly said to the Gu family: “As promised, I will accompany you to have a good stroll in the capital!”
When he said this, he looked at Gu Mingda with a guilty look in his eyes. After all, this was his future master, and he was afraid of being scolded by him if he was not doing his job properly.
In the past, all his masters couldn't stand the word "play". If he just mentioned it, they would scold him severely, and would make a big fuss about the slightest mistake.
As time went by, Brother Shen no longer liked to study and was even afraid to meet his teacher.
Gu Mingda was not angry, but bowed to him and said, "Young Master Shen, the Spring Examination is coming soon. I am afraid I can't accompany you. Please accompany them. Thank you for your hard work."
Although Brother Shen has a child's mind, he likes to be treated as an adult, especially since Gu Mingda is his respected elder and future teacher.
At this moment, he felt as if he had taken on a heavy responsibility, and immediately patted his chest and assured: "Uncle Gu, don't worry, I will take good care of you."
Except for Gu Mingda and Gu Yan who had to stay at home to review their lessons, all other members of the Gu family went out.
Brother Shen and his sister knew the capital city very well. They took the Gu family to visit for most of the day and did not return until dark.
"I'll pick you up early tomorrow morning." Brother Shen's face was still red with excitement when they said goodbye.
He always felt that there was nothing fun in the capital, so after being a little provoked, he decided to travel far away from the capital along the Jiuqu River.
Now he realized that the capital was still the same capital, but it had become much more interesting with the change of people around him.
Although he is a good-for-nothing, he never lingers in red-light districts like other playboys. Instead, he is devoted to finding delicious food. He cannot find close friends outside, and is constantly belittled by his father when he returns home. Although the first half of Brother Shen's life was splendid, it was full of frustration.
Although the Gu family consists of old and young people, they are all good at providing emotional value.
Brother Shen took them to tour the capital, and they were amazed and praised every place they went to.
"If it weren't for you, a native Beijinger, leading me here, I would never have known there is such a fun place." The amazement in Old Mrs. Gu's eyes was genuine.
The object of her admiration was simply a storytelling teahouse in the capital.
The old lady was not being polite at all, but was expressing her sincere admiration.
“Brother Shen, I have lived for so many years and have really broadened my horizons. Thank you.” The old lady’s eyes were filled with pure gratitude.
At that moment, Brother Shen had a feeling that the old lady’s words were not directed at the eldest princess’ son, but purely at him as a person.
Even Father Gu, who was a little confused, held Brother Shen's hand tightly when they parted.
Niu Niu stared with her eyes wide open all the way, and even if she was so sleepy that she rubbed her eyes, she still forced herself to see something new. When she arrived at the door of her home, she fell asleep in Zhang Yuniang's arms.
Zhang Yuniang looked at Brother Shen apologetically, “Ayan will take the Baiyun Academy exam tomorrow, and the whole family will go with him.”
When Brother Shen heard this, he felt a little envious.
The Gu family was not wealthy, but the closeness among family members was something that was not found in the princess's mansion. His mother stayed in the palace most of the time, his sister was devoted to her studies, and his father was never seen, which made him seem redundant.
"Baiyun College, I haven't been there yet. Can I go with you guys tomorrow?" Brother Shen asked expectantly.
Zhang Yunniang said, "There's nothing wrong with us going together, but we have to leave the city before dawn tomorrow, and I'm afraid the young master won't be able to get out of bed."
Brother Shen lives in the inner city, so he has to get up earlier if he wants to leave the city.
Brother Shen immediately said, "I won't go back tonight. I'll squeeze in with Zhao, okay?"
He really wanted to stay with the Gu family and didn't want to go back and face the cold yard.
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