The next day, Xiao He went to the swordsmanship class that Liu Rulan had arranged for him.
Coincidentally, this martial arts school was owned by Pu Rong's family.
However, Pu Rong was not there; instead, Ma Hongwu, who had been pestering Xiao He about the origins of the boning knife technique, was there.
Upon seeing Ma Hongwu, Xiao He's heart skipped a beat, while Ma Hongwu's eyes lit up: "Young friend Xiao, I didn't expect you to come to our martial arts school!"
Xiao He: "Hehe, yes, I've come to learn basic swordsmanship."
Oh dear, Sister Liu, you're such a terrible teammate! Why did you put him here?!
After what happened last time, Xiao He had a vague idea that this old man Ma probably doubted his boning technique.
However, Xiao He didn't care too much.
Anyway, he hadn't known Grandpa Ma for very long, and the two were relatively unfamiliar with each other. Even if the old man had any suspicions, he wouldn't be able to find out anything.
But now that we've met again, I'm afraid...
To Xiao He's surprise, the old man was very friendly this time, completely unlike the sharp and probing manner he displayed during their last meeting.
"Young friend Xiao, I've seen the video of you saving people! I really didn't expect it. Not only are your swordsmanship excellent and your movements so agile, but you're also kind-hearted. This old man is truly impressed!"
Xiao He understood.
It turned out that the incident of saving people last time had cleared up the old man's suspicions.
Xiao He breathed a sigh of relief and humbly replied, "Senior Ma, it was nothing, it's not worth it."
"Oh, no need to be so modest. Since you're willing to come to our martial arts school to learn, I'll definitely arrange the best teacher for you—"
"No, that's not necessary—"
But before Xiao He could refuse, the old man grabbed his arm and led him upstairs: "Yes, yes, you must have the basics, right? Oh, it's okay if you don't, I promise I'll teach you in half a month. Don't worry, it definitely won't affect your filming schedule..."
After confirming that Xiao He was not a bad person practicing "evil skills," Ma Hongwu became very enthusiastic, treating Xiao He as a very talented junior. He kept talking to him all the way, and Xiao He couldn't refuse the old man's kindness, so he was half-pulled and half-draggled upstairs.
The second floor of the martial arts school has many independent practice rooms, most of which are closed at the moment. The sounds of practice can be faintly heard coming from inside. Xiao He even saw through the glass of one of the doors that a teacher in training clothes was leading a group of little kids in practicing horse stance.
Of course, in another classroom, he also saw a group of elderly men and women practicing Tai Chi. Their movements were neat and their postures were relaxed and steady. Looking at them carefully, he really felt a sense of Yin and Yang circulation and the simplicity of the great way.
It's clear that this martial arts school is quite popular.
"arrive."
Ma Hongwu led Xiao He to a relatively smaller classroom, which was a practice area for small classes or private lessons. The decoration and facilities were also very complete, and the walls were even cleaner and tidier than the large classroom they had just passed.
Ma Hongwu knocked on the door, then led Xiao He into the practice room.
There were two people in the practice room at that moment. They must have been chatting, but after hearing Ma Hongwu's commotion, they both stopped talking and looked over.
Xiao He raised his eyes and met those two pairs of gazes, his body suddenly stiffening.
"Did I disturb you?"
Ma Hongwu asked with a smile.
“It’s alright,” one of them replied. “Uncle Ma, what’s wrong—”
"I brought a student with me. Would you be willing to mentor him?"
Ma Hongwu turned his head and found Xiao He still standing at the door. He waved with some confusion, "Young friend Xiao, come in!"
Xiao He: "..."
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