"Hmm... that doesn't seem quite right. The master imparts wisdom and is deeply respected by everyone. I think this is a rather bright path!"
His gaze was fixed on Jiang Huaiyu. "How can you, a wise man, be so self-deprecating as to raise such a question?"
Jiang Huaiyu smiled gently and replied, "I just feel that with Tu Gongzi's age and talent, there may be an even more brilliant future waiting for him to explore. It seems a bit of a waste for him to serve as a wise man."
“But I think that becoming a wise man is a wonderful thing in itself, not to mention that the treatment you offer is quite generous and enough to make a living, so why not do it?”
Jiang Huaiyu looked at his priceless clothes but did not respond.
Tu Wenying didn't seem to want to continue the topic either. "I will remember Mr. Jiang's kindness. Now let's get back to the main point."
Jiang Huaiyu nodded slightly, pointing at Feng Yun and Huiyi.
"Young Master Tu, these two students each have a difficult problem that they cannot solve independently. Please take on the responsibility of being their teacher and guide them for half an hour."
"That's all?" Tu Wenying seemed somewhat surprised.
Jiang Huaiyu said calmly, "As a wise man, one's duty is to guide students in exploring knowledge and shaping their character. The teacher's task is to impart your wisdom and guide them in their in-depth learning. Young Master Tu, the rest of the time will depend on your performance."
After she finished speaking, she returned to her original seat.
Tu Wenying was stunned for a moment, then seemed to suddenly understand something, and hurriedly walked towards Feng Yun and Huiyi.
Upon seeing the questions, he almost burst out laughing, because they were far too easy. He was confident that he could solve all the problems and teach the two children in less than fifteen minutes. However, when he tried to explain the questions, both children seemed confused, clearly only having a superficial understanding.
He felt somewhat helpless and could only change his teaching method. But no matter how he explained it, these questions were just a few basic concepts. He explained them in the usual way, but the two children still found them difficult to understand. As a talented person, he had never encountered any knowledge he didn't understand from childhood to adulthood, but now, standing on the podium, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
He stared at the questions, then suddenly glared angrily at Jiang Huaiyu, his eyes flashing with dissatisfaction.
"Why is Master Jiang making things difficult for them? These problems are clearly beyond their capabilities!"
Jiang Huaiyu leisurely savored his fragrant tea and chuckled, "Isn't there also the talented young master Tu?"
Tu Wenying's eyes widened, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "You're deliberately making fun of me!"
Jiang Huaiyu spoke calmly and slowly: "Young Master Tu, please do not be anxious. There is still plenty of time. Why don't you think back to how your teacher taught you step by step when you were a child?"
Tu Wenying recalled his grandfather's kind face. All his knowledge came from his grandfather's teachings. He had been taught by his grandfather since childhood, and his grandfather's teachings still echoed in his ears...
Time slips away quietly.
Just as the deadline was about to arrive, Tu Wenying suddenly stood up and announced with a smug look on his face: "This young master has finished solving the problem."
He gently patted Feng Yun and Hui Yi on the head and smiled, "Go tell Master Jiang what you just learned?"
Feng Yun and Hui Yi obediently carried the books to report back.
After listening, Jiang Huaiyu smiled slightly and nodded in praise: "Very good, you all understand it quite well. Young Master Tu's talent is truly admirable."
However, Tu Wenying sighed and said with emotion, "I understand now. To become an excellent teacher, besides having profound knowledge, the most crucial thing is how to guide students."
He finally realized that when his brother was studying at the academy, he always complained that the teacher's lectures were difficult and obscure, making them daunting. The teacher was highly regarded in the academy and even the entire county. He had once thought that his brother was just making an excuse to avoid studying, but now it seemed that perhaps it was not that the teacher lacked knowledge, but that he had not found a suitable teaching method that students could easily accept.
Tu Wenying sat wearily in the chair, muttering to herself, "Just this short while of being busy has left me feeling completely exhausted."
Without thinking, he noticed the food on the table and reached out to take it.
"Huh? What kind of cake is this? It looks so tempting! Master Jiang, I won't stand on ceremony!"
He grabbed a fish cake and eagerly put it in his mouth.
Jiang Huaiyu quickly reminded him, "These fish cakes are cold and will have a fishy smell. If Young Master Tu is hungry, I'll have a servant go to town to buy some fresh food. Would that be alright?"
Tu Wenying took a bite of the fish cake, and her eyes immediately lit up.
"This pancake is absolutely delicious, with a wonderfully fragrant aroma and a tender, crisp texture. There's not a trace of fishiness in it! Is Master Jiang just making up this excuse because he doesn't want me to taste it?"
He pursed his lips and took out a piece of silver from his pocket, placing it on the table.
"I'm not eating for free, this is the charge!"
Seeing Tu Wenying's expression at this moment, Jiang Huaiyu couldn't help but be a little surprised, "Don't you really find the smell fishy?"
She smelled the fish cakes, and even now she still felt a tightness in her chest.
Tu Wenying ate with relish and pushed the plate of fish cakes in front of her, saying, "Why don't you try it yourself and you'll understand?"
Jiang Huaiyu quickly waved his hand, "If Young Master Tu finds it delicious, then please enjoy it as you please. It would be too much of a waste of money."
After tasting half a plate of fish cakes, Tu Wenying smiled and took the silver back, praising repeatedly, "Master Jiang, who made these fish cakes? They are so delicious!"
“I did it,” Yingxiang replied.
Tu Wenying casually tossed the silver coins to her, "This is a reward from me. Tell me, what's so special about these fish cakes?"
Yingxiang replied, "There's nothing special about it; it's just made with river fish, wild vegetables, eggs, and flour."
Tu Wenying nodded. "So it's wild vegetables. No wonder it has such a unique flavor and a wonderful aroma."
He then asked Yingxiang for some tips on making fish cakes, and then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Thank you for your guidance, young lady. My grandfather loves fish, but we have never tried this cooking method before. When I get back, I will ask the cook in my family to try making a batch of fish cakes for my grandfather to taste!"
Yingxiang politely returned the greeting, "Young Master Tu is so young, yet he already has such filial piety."
Tu Wenying waved her hand, then turned her gaze to Jiang Huaiyu.
"Master Jiang, have I passed the test?"
“That’s true,” Jiang Huaiyu nodded in agreement.
Tu Wenying's eyes sparkled with joy, "Then can I become a teacher at Fushun Academy?"
Jiang Huaiyu glanced at him. "Logically speaking, you can."
Upon hearing this, Tu Wenying was immediately displeased and raised her eyebrows, asking, "What do you mean by that?"
Jiang Huaiyu gazed at the setting sun on the horizon and sighed softly, "I'm afraid your family will object."
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