Chapter 127: Become a Disciple
Wang Guilan lovingly took Zhang Juexia into her arms and said, "My good child, I will love you dearly from now on."
Zhao Baofeng also echoed, "Aunt will love you from now on."
Zhang Juexia was inexplicably moved. These people had no blood relationship with her, but they could always make her feel a little warmth in the subtle ways.
Ye Beixiu, who was driving a car outside, felt very distressed. He secretly vowed to be extra nice to Zhang Juexia in the future.
Just as Liu Mingda said, the snow had stopped falling when we reached the town, but it was a little cold. The icy wind made people shiver and they didn't even want to talk.
Ye Yunsheng and Zhao Baofeng attached great importance to Ye Suyun's apprenticeship.
They bought two jars of wine, two packs of snacks, a basket of dim sum, a piece of meat, and two wild products from home, making a total of six gifts.
The group also went to Zhaoji Woodworking Factory. After all, Ye Suyun and Zhao Xin were already engaged, so they should be informed about this.
Coincidentally, Zhao Xiang and Li Ju were at home, but Zhao Xin had gone out to work and was not at home.
Zhao Xiang and Li Ju were also very happy to hear that Ye Suyun wanted to become their apprentice. After all, if she learned this skill well, it would benefit their Zhao family in the future. Everyone understands this truth.
Li Ju pulled Ye Suyun aside and asked with concern, "Is the master you want to worship really Manager Yao of Yaoji Cloth Shop?"
"Well, it was my sister-in-law who helped mediate for me."
"Oh, this is such a great opportunity! Shopkeeper Yao is a skilled embroiderer, and she doesn't take on apprentices easily. There are so many families in our town who have wanted to send their children to learn embroidery from Shopkeeper Yao, but she has politely declined."
After saying this, Li Ju turned to Zhang Juexia and said sincerely, "Niece-in-law, our family must thank you very much for Suyun's matter."
How could Zhang Juexia dare to be so arrogant in front of all the elders? "Auntie, we are all family, no need to be polite."
Wang Guilan looked outside and said, "We have to hurry over. It would be bad if we miss the auspicious time."
Li Ju nodded quickly.
Zhao Xiang urged Li Ju, "Becoming a disciple is a big deal for a child. You should go with Suyun."
Li Ju readily agreed, "I have two jars of fine wine at home, I'll take them along."
"No, no, we have prepared the gifts. As long as you go, we will be happy."
Zhao Baofeng pulled Li Ju without saying anything and walked out.
The Zhao and Yao families were not far apart. With the addition of Li Ju, it was no longer convenient for Ye Jishun and Ye Yunsheng to squeeze into the carriage, so they walked to Yaoji Cloth Shop.
When Manager Yao, who was busy in the shop, saw this scene, he quickly put down his work and ran out.
"It's here so soon, I thought I would have to wait a few days!"
Zhang Juexia smiled and responded to her words, "Good things should be said as soon as possible. Manager Yao, should we discuss this in the shop, or..."
Shopkeeper Yao looked around and saw that there were indeed quite a few people coming. "Let's go to the backyard."
It was also Zhang Juexia's first time to go to the backyard of Yaoji Cloth Shop. She looked carefully and found that it was actually a courtyard with an entrance, and the yard was very clean.
When people come in, they feel that the owner of the yard is a straightforward person.
Manager Yao led the person into the house and asked the maid to serve tea.
Zhang Juexia introduced everyone to each other and then everyone sat down.
Wang Guilan did not get nervous at the critical moment and said a few sincere opening remarks. Then Li Ju talked about the ceremony of becoming a disciple.
Manager Yao was not modest. After all, she had already promised Zhang Juexia, and she really wanted to take in an apprentice.
Ye Suyun was quite satisfied. Of course, if Zhang Juexia wanted to become his disciple, she would be more than happy to do so.
But she also knew that the relationship between master and disciple was based on fate.
It's good for her and Zhang Juexia to be like this.
She sat upright in the seat of honor, accepted Ye Suyun's tea, accepted Ye Suyun's greetings, said a few words of instruction, and gave Ye Suyun a gift. The ceremony of becoming a disciple was completed.
Everyone in the room was grinning from ear to ear. Li Ju was the happiest of all. She smiled and said to everyone, "My boss has already booked a table at Manfu Restaurant. Manager Yao, please be kind enough to come and have a look!"
"Mrs. Zhao, you are too polite. Suyun has become my apprentice. I will teach her sincerely. So please don't bother with the banquet!"
"That won't do. My boss has already made the arrangements. Besides, my cousin, aunt, and in-laws have come all the way here. We should at least have a meal together!"
After Li Ju said this, Manager Yao shut up tactfully and agreed with a smile.
Zhang Juexia then remembered to ask Shopkeeper Yao, "Have you arranged the time for my sister's lecture?"
"It's cold now, and if it snows it'll be inconvenient to go back and forth. Let's do this. After dinner, I'll teach her some simple things and let her go home with her homework. If you come to town someday, bring her along, and I'll teach her further based on her ability to adapt."
When spring comes and the weather warms up, I'll let her live with me for a while, and then we can start teaching her seriously."
"What about this bundle of repairs?"
Shopkeeper Yao thought for a moment and said, "Suyun can be considered my last disciple, so I will not think of accepting any more disciples from now on.
I have a good relationship with Juexia, and for her sake, I want to waive the tuition.
But if I don't pay the rent, I'm afraid it will break the rules of my industry. So, I'll just give you six taels of silver as a token of my appreciation.
However, there is an old saying that a teacher can only lead you to the door, but the practice is up to you. What you will become in the future depends on your fate.
She will live here then, and if the shop needs her help, I will pay her."
The Ye family was extremely grateful to Shopkeeper Yao for being so understanding. Ye Yunsheng quickly took out some silver and handed it to Shopkeeper Yao, saying, "The child will be left to you from now on."
Li Ju thought of the silver and started fighting with Ye Yunsheng for it.
Ye Yunsheng insisted on paying the money. "My dear relative, I know you mean well, but Suyun hasn't married into your family yet. It's only right that we pay for it. Please don't argue. Otherwise, how can we have the nerve to eat lunch?"
The words were rough but the truth was there, so Li Ju didn't insist any further.
Manager Yao took Ye Suyun to the inner room, and everyone drank tea and talked about family matters in the main room.
Zhang Juexia felt that he didn't have much in common with his elders, so he walked out of the yard.
When Ye Beixiu saw his wife coming out, he followed her out as well, "Thank you, my wife."
Zhang Juexia didn't respond and asked, "How much silver do you think a house like this in the town would cost?"
Ye Beixiu shook his head. "I really don't know. Why don't we ask around? Madam, do you like it?"
"A little bit. You said there's a lot of people coming and going in front, and then there's this whole world behind.
After a busy day outside, I can have a good sleep in this little courtyard at night and go back to work full of energy the next day. Such a life is also very pleasant. "
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