Upon hearing the word "study," Father Jiang shook his head.
He did not believe that Qiu Dafu would make any progress in his studies.
Although I don't expect Qiu Dafu to pass the imperial examinations and obtain an official position, nor do I expect him to pass the lowest level of the imperial examinations,
However, reading a book is always a good thing.
"Anything else?"
"No, that's all." Qiu Dafu slowly shook his head. Apart from his craftsmanship, he was not interested in anything else.
If the Jiang family hadn't been a family of scholars, he wouldn't have thought about studying.
However, now, thanks to Professor Jiang Liu, he is gradually immersing himself in the world of books.
"Is all you do is build houses? Are you planning to be a craftsman for the rest of your life?"
"Qiu Dafu, you're already in your thirties. You can't afford to be without ambition." Father Jiang didn't want Qiu Dafu to continue building houses.
His son-in-law still needs to have a decent job so that his daughter won't suffer injustice in the future.
What Jiang's father said was all said by Jiang's mother.
Jiang Liu retorted, "Father, Dafu is ambitious."
Qiu Dafu was so busy that he barely had time to rest, and only in the last few days did he have some free time.
Father Jiang glanced at his daughter and said, "I heard from Liu'er that you once studied martial arts at a martial arts school. I have a vacancy here to connect with the escort agency. From now on, you will work for me and be responsible for checking the newly arrived official salt to see if it has been diluted with water."
"If you want to change positions in two years, that's fine, but only if you don't make any mistakes."
Jiang's mother's face lit up with joy. "Dafu, quickly thank your Uncle Jiang."
Jiang Liu smiled at Qiu Dafu, wanting to hear his reply. However, she didn't think Qiu Dafu would agree with his father's idea.
As expected, Qiu Dafu, without hesitation, cupped his hands and said:
“Uncle Jiang, I am deeply grateful for your kindness and should not refuse, but I have other work to do right now.”
He was pleased that his father-in-law was considering his feelings, which meant that his future father-in-law had accepted him.
But he always follows his heart when doing things.
The house that Qiu Yan entrusted him to build is almost finished, but he must also do his best to fulfill the prefect's request.
Moreover, he only has a passion for craftsmanship.
"Qiu Dafu!" Father Jiang slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and his face was filled with anger. "How dare you refuse me!"
If Liu'er hadn't fallen for Qiu Dafu, this lucrative position would never have been his.
Qiu Dafu stood up and cupped his hands, saying, "Integrity is the foundation of being a person. Now, entrusted by Lord Xu, I will begin repairing the city walls and moat in half a month."
Jiang Liu was also hearing about this for the first time, and she was very happy that Qiu Dafu had gained the favor of the prefect.
Mother Jiang nodded secretly, "Since we have gained Lord Xu's trust, we must serve him wholeheartedly."
She thought her husband would be pleased, but instead, he frowned.
"Is that so?" Upon hearing this, Mr. Jiang was greatly displeased.
“This Prefect Xu, you are my son-in-law. Repairing the city wall? That’s a tough job, and it’s fraught with danger. Why didn’t he assign it to someone else? Why did he have to give it to you?”
The city wall was so high that some craftsmen fell during its construction.
Furthermore, during the rainy season, the moat would occasionally burst its banks.
Seeing that Qiu Dafu had finished his drink, Jiang's father poured him another cup and clinked glasses with him, saying, "I'm sorry to have troubled you. When we get back this time, I'll talk to him and have him let you quit this job."
"Father-in-law, you can't dismiss me." Qiu Dafu was forced to drink another cup.
After finishing the drink, he felt unwell and sat down on a stool.
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