Chen Gui looked at the old man with a pleading expression.
Zhou Yu frowned slightly, a smile on his face.
“I will stay in this village for a while, but not for long. Chen Lizheng, you should find a few more reliable teachers when you have time.”
Chen Gui looked excited.
"Okay...okay, okay."
So here's the question.
If we can keep the person here, is it possible to keep the old man here indefinitely?
Chen Xian nodded and chuckled, then turned and left.
While on the road.
Chen Gui and Chen Xian stood side by side.
Chen Gui was somewhat troubled.
"I dare not hope for more, Mr. Zhou. It seems that he will not be able to stay for long. I was hoping to keep him here and teach our children properly. It's such a pity."
Chen Xian: "I saw that Mr. Zhou was all alone. I suppose he had no woman to serve him tea and water, and not even a page could confide in him. He must be quite miserable."
Chen Gui's eyes lit up.
She looked at him with a smile.
"It has to be you, Brother Xian."
"I'll find someone to inquire next door if there are any older unmarried women, and see if we can arrange a maid for Mr. Zhou."
"He is, after all, a scholar who passed the imperial examination. Although Mr. Zhou is a bit old, he is still a fine man."
Chen Xian waved his hand and said, "Uncle Gui, I didn't say anything. Don't slander me out of thin air."
Chen Gui patted his shoulder with a smile.
"learn."
"I also need to arrange for the villagers to renovate that abandoned house and use it as our village school. It can't look too shabby."
The next day dawned.
The Chen family got up very early.
The rooster crows.
Perhaps something is on her mind.
Dazhu and Erzhu tossed and turned in bed early in the morning.
So he simply called the whole family.
Brush your teeth and wash your face.
Then follow Su Wenhao and practice the punches a few times.
The Chen family members felt a slight fever.
For breakfast, I had millet porridge, steamed buns rolled with green peppers and stir-fried chicken.
The braised pork belly was bubbling and steaming in the pot.
The Su brothers ate breakfast at the Chen family's house that morning.
"Wenxuan, Mr. Zhou, I wonder if they've had breakfast yet? Please take these flatbreads, eggs, and millet porridge over to them."
"Oh, right, Li Niang, bring over a bowl of braised pork."
He exuded a calm smile.
Su Wenxuan beamed with joy.
"Okay, okay, Uncle Xian, I thank you on behalf of my husband."
"Of course, it's just a meal."
Chen Xian suddenly had an idea. In ancient times, when food was scarce, a bowl of braised pork might not be enough to satisfy Mr. Zhou, but if he offered Mr. Zhou delicious dishes such as braised chicken, spicy shredded chicken, spicy lamb chops, and twice-cooked pork from time to time, he didn't believe that Mr. Zhou could resist such temptation.
In any case, Mr. Zhou is determined to stay. It would be a huge loss for Qingxia Village to let such a knowledgeable and experienced teacher leave.
Such a foolish mistake must not be allowed to happen.
Chen Xian suddenly thought of something.
"Wenxuan, Mr. Zhou may not accept this. Since ancient times, no one has accepted a reward without merit."
"Then what should I say?"
"Just say that I have a small request. The Chen family children are going to school, right? Just say what I said and ask Mr. Zhou to be stricter with my children. I don't care if they are punished by having their hands slapped or being made to stand in the corner. As long as it is helpful for their education, I will support them in everything."
"Is it okay to say that? My husband is quite stubborn."
"How about this, you ask him if the Chen family's daughters can also attend the class as observers?"
Su Wenxuan was speechless.
Historically, it has always been men who study, while women's education is only commonly seen in the private schools of wealthy families.
The uncle's thinking is far too enlightened; go ahead and write.
"Okay, I'll try my best."
However, will the gentleman's statement be the same as the uncle's?
He was somewhat curious.
Big Pillar and Second Pillar: "..."
Dazhu felt flustered and nudged Lao Er with his arm.
"Second brother, I feel that studying is even more terrifying than farming?"
Mr. Zhou's home.
A dilapidated thatched hut.
The pageboy is steaming some cakes and rice porridge.
"Sir, we have nothing at home. I'll go next door to borrow some at noon, and we can make do with this in the morning, is that alright?"
Mr. Zhou nodded and ate the pancake in small bites.
He wasn't particularly picky about food; as long as he could swallow it, it was fine. He devoted almost all his energy to reading and studying.
"Sir, this is food from Uncle Xian's house. Please try some."
The page frowned.
A dilapidated mountain village, with nothing more than wild vegetable soup and buckwheat pancakes.
It's hard to swallow and burns your throat.
I really don't know what Su Wenxuan brought it for.
A large bowl was brought out, and the page seemed to smell a hint of meat.
Wrapped in a handkerchief, something that looked like a white flour pancake.
Su Wenxuan placed these things on the table.
The pageboy stared wide-eyed, somewhat puzzled.
It contained meat, thinly rolled white flour pancakes, and eggs.
Are people in mountain villages eating so well now?
I unconsciously swallowed.
Looking at the white flour pancake in my hand, it suddenly didn't taste so good anymore.
Zhou Yu was also a little stunned. Are people's lives really that good now?
Su Wenxuan seemed to sense their confusion.
He chuckled and said, "Sir, there's no need to worry. My brother teaches the Chen family martial arts, and the Chen family is providing us with a meal. These are all things that my uncle asked me to bring to you."
Mr. Zhou frowned.
"You can't accept a reward without merit. Take it back."
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