"So, what are your plans for the future? Will you continue to study as a student? Or will you follow my advice and continue studying for another year?"
He took a big sip of tea and gritted his teeth, "One more year of study, and I'm going to be the top phoenix!"
Ambitious! Xu Jiang's eyes were filled with admiration.
Zeng Zhui finished his wish and stared at Xu Jiang eagerly. "But I don't have enough money to stay in Kyoto for long, so I want to find a job to make a living. May I ask if Madam Xu is short of help here?"
So he came here for this matter, Xu Jiang laughed.
"No need!" Lin Hongchu stood at the door and glared at him angrily. How come someone came to steal his job in the blink of an eye?
Zeng chased after him and said, "If you don't need it, then you don't need it. Why are you so fierce?"
"I'm quite busy here. Hongchu and I are more than enough." Xu Jiang followed Lin Hongchu's advice and politely declined. Seeing his frustrated expression, she advised, "However, you could ask Mr. Du Hui. He works at the Imperial College and has many connections. Perhaps he can find you a job."
Zeng Zhui said awkwardly, "I just lost face at his house the other day, and now I'm bothering him again with this terrible story. I'm afraid I'll be looked down upon."
Xu Jiang chuckled. Apparently, he felt embarrassed and couldn't save his face. So he tried to comfort her, "It wasn't a theft, so why would you be looked down upon? Anyone who looks down upon you for this isn't a good person either, so there's no point in associating with them."
Zeng Zhui still felt sad, probably because he was frightened by Du Hui.
Xu Jiang wanted to say something to save Du Hui's life, fearing that the student she had just secured would flee again. So she added, "Don't worry, Mr. Du isn't such a superficial person. On the contrary, he's kind and generous, eager to help others. Although his words may be a little harsh, he has a good heart. At Xieyue Tower, he even spoke up for you. Have you forgotten?"
Zeng Zhui shook his head and said sincerely, "I will never forget your kindness in helping me."
Seeing his expression wavering, Xu Jiang continued, "To be honest, the fact that my bookstore can gain a foothold in the capital and publish poetry collections is all thanks to his help."
"real?"
"Absolutely true." Xu Jiang handed him the poetry collection.
Zeng Zhui took it and looked at it. Seeing that the preface was indeed written by Du Hui, he said, "Then I will visit him again tomorrow and ask him about it."
This man was a proud man, and Xu Jiang feared he might change his mind and not go, so she warned him again, "You're all alone in the capital now, and everything is difficult. So, just put your face in your pocket for now. Don't be stubborn. Ask for help when you need it. Find a job and get on your feet. Only then can you study and prepare for the exam with peace of mind."
Zeng Zhui saw her giving him advice and comforting him, and he couldn't help but think that along the way, he had never been treated so well, nor had he ever heard such heartwarming words. He was immediately deeply moved, and he took Xu Jiang's hand, tears in his eyes, and said, "Madam Xu, you are such a good person."
Xu Jiang tried to pull his hand away but failed. He looked up at the sky and sighed, "Why is this guy so stupid?"
After Lou Yunchun finished his case, he rushed to the bookstore without even taking off his official uniform. Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered, he saw a scoundrel flirting with his beloved, and the smile in his eyes froze instantly.
Seeing Lou Yunchun's dark face, Lin Hongchu couldn't help but feel sorry for Zeng Zhui in his heart.
Zeng Zhui, rest in peace.
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