Chapter 31 Someone Comes to Challenge
"When he walks, his steps are clanging, and he is full of energy, holding a famous artist's fan in his hand."
Chang Xixi nodded continuously, "Very good. I'll end the get out of class early today. By the way, go home and review the content for your imperial examination. I want to listen to your lecture tomorrow."
"Yes, sir."
After school, Chang Xixi slumped on the table, flipping through the contents one by one. These people were not stupid at all, and they could get the point with a little guidance.
After reading it, she guessed that Gu Rongyu should be done with school, so she went straight to the door and waited.
Qingnan came out carrying a bamboo basket, followed by Gu Rongyu. She went to greet him, "Husband, why are you finishing get out of class so early today?"
"The old man's grandson was sick, so he left school early. The person he had hired to lead the reading had a soft voice and little energy, so he left first."
Chang Xixi heard that her husband was quite picky and would skip school just because the sound of reading did not suit his taste.
"It's okay, go home and read it yourself."
The three of them took a ox cart back to Wanfu Village together.
With the full moon in the sky, Chang Xixi sat in the yard thinking about the money she had earned today. The cram school was on the right track, but there were only so many students. From now on, she would only make a few taels of silver a month, which was completely below her expectations.
As he fanned himself with a small fan, his mind was spinning. The daily turnover of this teahouse was not much, so why not... thinking of this, a cunning smile appeared at the corner of Chang Xixi's mouth. Very good, let's do it this way.
The second day.
Chang Xixi asked the students to talk about the content they had reviewed at home, and then discuss and refute it together. Everyone must speak. She went to the front to discuss some matters with the shopkeeper.
"How much does it cost to rent your teahouse?"
The shopkeeper leaned forward, clacking his abacus, and asked, "A year or half a year?"
"Maybe for half a year first!" Chang Xixi looked around the teahouse and saw a stage for opera performances. "Is this where they used to perform folk songs? Why aren't they performing there now?"
"Business is bad, and gradually no one comes to listen. It's a good thing, it saves a lot of money. It just so happens that there are a lot of people these days, so I want to invite someone to come and fill the stage."
"No need to treat me. I promise your business will be even better in the future. However, I have to pay for the tea that comes to you because of me. Let's cooperate and win together."
The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Sir, you are right. Harmony brings wealth. Everyone who sees it will get a share."
She wrote another contract, showed it to the shopkeeper, and then spent money to invite a legal advisor from the yamen to act as a witness. After both parties signed and put their fingerprints on it, the deal was done.
After the matter was settled, Chang Xixi asked the shopkeeper to call the waiter over. She gave him some instructions and waited for the opportunity.
Money has to be earned slowly...you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry.
The sound of reading came from the backyard. Chang Xixi patted the waiter on the shoulder and said, "From now on, it's up to you. I'll give you a satisfactory tip. It depends on whether you can do the job to my satisfaction."
"Don't worry, sir. I'll take care of this."
Chang Xixi walked back to the classroom in a good mood, "How did the lecture go?"
The students stood up and saluted. Chang Xixi nodded and said, "Hand in all your work. You can end the get out of class today and come back tomorrow after noon."
"What are we going back for? You haven't told me the details yet, sir."
"Then let's go to the reading room next door and continue our discussion and reading. You can even chat about family matters. The topic doesn't matter, the main thing is that you guys should communicate more and pool your wisdom."
Chang Xixi spoke, she just wanted to be lazy, that's why she said such high-sounding words.
However, these scholars do lack quality communication. Colleagues should also have good feelings with each other, not compete with each other, and have a sense of teamwork.
In ancient times, only gentlemen worked for the country, loyal ministers died for their advice, and soldiers died on the battlefield. They were nothing more than traitors and ghosts who just wanted to leave their names in history.
It's a pity that there are too many people like this. It's better to live a good life. Chang Xixi sighed. She still taught her students well and made money happily.
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The old lady came out of the study in the backyard with a ruler in her hand, and walked into the hall of the school. When she saw that there were only a few people sitting in the seats, her face frowned!
"What's going on?"
"Where are the people? Why are there only a few of you left? Where did the others go? In the past half month, you were late and left early, but your studies have improved a lot."
The scholars didn't dare to speak and sat in their seats with their heads down.
The old teacher was furious and glared at him. "If you don't tell me, all of you will leave school today! Don't come here again! I won't teach you this book anymore."
The wife was furious, and the family members hurried over. "I don't know where this Mr. Chang came from. He rented the backyard of a teahouse and taught there. It's been half a month. Why don't you go and take a look? After all, you are a famous retired scholar in the area within ten miles."
The lady persuaded the old man to stop being angry. He wanted to go and meet Mr. Chang. Could he be more powerful than him?
Gu Rongyu only heard from Qingnan that Chang Xixi had also opened an academy and had accepted quite a few students in the past half month. No one was there to take the imperial examinations, but they all wanted to listen to what the female teacher was talking about.
How could a woman have the ability to teach scholars!
But I didn't expect that what she said really made some sense. These people thought it was interesting and went there every day. Later, they kept silent about the content of the class and it became a secret.
It attracted more people to listen, and even people came to the old master's place from time to time to take the class. I also heard that people were not allowed to bring servants in there.
The next day.
The old man trimmed his beard and stood at the door of the teahouse in high spirits. Who in the city didn't know him? Everyone respected and loved him.
The waiter came forward and said, "Sir, what are you doing here? If you want some tea, I'll have someone bring it to the academy. Why bother you to come here?"
"I'm here to look for Mr. Chang. I heard he opened a school here. My students have been dwindling."
The waiter didn't dare to say anything more and said with a smile, "Mr. Chang hasn't arrived yet. Why don't you go inside and wait? I won't charge you for the tea."
"You shouldn't have accepted my money! I came here today to challenge you."
"Yes, yes."
The waiter comforted the old teacher and took the time to go to the backyard. Chang Xixi had just sent Gu Rongyu to the academy and saw the waiter who was in a hurry.
"What happened? Is someone here to cause trouble? Don't worry, I'm here for you."
"It's the old teacher from the academy, sitting in the front hall. He's been waiting for a quarter of an hour. Would you like to meet him, Mr. Chang?" said the waiter.
Chang Xixi strode into the front hall, and the waiter beside her reminded her, "That's him, the one sitting by the window."
"Master, you're up pretty early! Hello, I'm Mr. Chang."
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