Chapter 36 The Envy of Everyone
After everyone left, Chang Xixi's face showed a trace of annoyance. It was not because of Gu Rongyu, but because she guessed what had happened. The old man had done something too cruel.
"Let's go to the study. Qingnan, go get the clothes from the guest room and ask the waiter to get a basin of water."
Chang Xixi gave the order, then pulled Gu Rongyu's sleeve and walked towards the small study. She wanted to hold hands, but when she thought about the fact that they hadn't had any physical contact yet, she hesitated.
After hesitating for a moment, Gu Rongyu's eyes darkened. Didn't she want to be intimate with him? Then where did her kindness to him come from?
Even if she is alone, she can live well! Why add another burden?
Chang Xixi naturally didn't know what he was thinking. After entering the house, the waiter brought her some water and a soft towel, and she reached out to take it.
"Ask the kitchen to make a bowl of hot sugar water with some ginger slices."
"Okay." The waiter walked out of the room and carefully helped the two of them close the door.
Qingnan, who was getting clothes, also walked to the door of the study. Chang Xixi also heard the footsteps and opened the door. "Wait outside."
After saying that, he closed the door and walked back. Seeing Gu Rongyu standing there in a daze, Chang Xixi thought that he had suffered some grievances from the teacher and was frightened.
He put down the clothes in his hand and then reached out to take off Gu Rongyu's outer coat, leaving only the lining. There was not a drop of ink on it, so he didn't need to change it.
Then he put on the new clothes, and finally the belt. Chang Xixi stood in front of him without any hesitation, holding the belt in one hand and the other hand around Gu Rongyu's waist. From outside the door, it looked like Chang Xixi was throwing herself into his arms.
Gu Rongyu saw her as soon as he lowered his head. She looked like this. A strand of her black hair slid across his chin, bringing with it a fragrance that made his heart itch like a cat's claw.
"sit down."
Frightened by Chang Xixi's gentle voice, Gu Rongyu sat down. She turned around, wet the handkerchief in water, and wiped the ink off his face little by little.
Bang!
The window was accidentally blown open. It was in a great position facing the door of the reading room. The students all climbed on the window to look in. Some made faces, some were envious and jealous.
Chang Xixi had her back to the students, who all booed and shut their mouths, watching the fun in the boudoir in silence.
After all the ink on his face was wiped off, Chang Xixi took out another cream, applied it carefully to Gu Rongyu, and asked him to tie his hair.
Gu Rongyu had already noticed the students peeking at him from the opposite side. His expression remained calm, but the corners of his mouth curled up in a tiny arc that was not easily noticed.
Qingnan, who was standing outside the door, saw this scene and broke out in a cold sweat. He clicked his tongue twice and turned his face away.
"Alright, don't argue with others from now on. If you get bullied, remember to send Qingnan back to tell me. Don't do anything reckless on your own."
"Just listen to how this gigolo lives. I've become soft-hearted. None of the concubines at home are served so well." A student gossiped.
"That's not brutal. This is great!"
Gu Rongyu was not ashamed, but proud. He grabbed her hand and said, "My wife, the teacher kicked me out. He won't allow me... won't allow me to go to school anymore."
"It's okay. If he doesn't teach you, I will! From now on, you can take classes with those students here. It's just some eight-part essays, very simple. I will definitely ensure that you will pass the imperial examination and come back." Chang Xixi said confidently, and unconsciously reached out to touch Gu Rongyu's head.
They were both stunned. Then, Chang Xixi turned her head away awkwardly and changed the subject. "I was the one who offended the old man a few days ago. You can't be blamed! He had nowhere else to vent his anger, so he took it out on you."
"Yeah." Qingnan got goosebumps when she heard the young master say "hmm". When did the young master learn to act like a spoiled child and pretend to be pitiful?
It’s really different with a woman.
"I'm sorry for you about this." Chang Xixi said a little embarrassedly, turned slightly to the side, and looked a little embarrassed.
When Gu Rongyu saw her little face blushing, his chest felt sweet as if he had fallen into a honey jar. He was drowned in the honey, and the only word left was sweet.
Although she was so strong outside, she was really warm to him. Seeing a different side of her, he became proud.
Chang Xixi naturally didn't notice these little movements. The waiter's knock on the door broke the little peace. "Mr. Chang's ginger and sugar water is here. Do you need some medicine to calm your husband? Most young men drink ginseng soup. How about I make a bowl for me?"
"No need."
Chang Xixi rejected the waiter's suggestion, her spiritual spring is the best tonic in the world!
The sugar water gave off a fragrant aroma. Gu Rongyu frowned slightly, with a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. Chang Xixi didn't care about that at all and stuffed it into his hands.
"Drink it quickly! You're weak, and you need to drink some to regain your composure after the shock."
Is he that weak? Gu Rongyu did not refute, but drank the bowl of sugar water silently. The taste was indeed not very good, not as good as Chang Xixi's cooking.
The students in the reading room were so envious that their eyes were dripping with envy. Isn’t this too good to be true?
It seems like I want a daughter-in-law like this!
She can make money, soothe people's hearts and is so gentle. Which scholar would not like such a wife? Those concubines in their families who can only blow pillows are indeed no match for a caring and thoughtful wife who understands poetry and songs.
Gu Rongyu felt secretly happy when seeing the envious look.
After comforting Gu Rong and Chang Xixi, they let the students out of the reading room and continued with the class, which this time interspersed with content from "The Analects of Confucius".
"Fine words and an ingratiating appearance are seldom found in the heart of man."
"It's about those who like to put on airs and say nice things. There are flattering words, there are genuine compliments, and there are even sycophants. These people may lack a heart of kindness. Are there many such people in officialdom? Of course there are many."
“How do we avoid these people?”
A scholar asked a ridiculous question.
Chang Xixi glanced at the scholar and said with a smile, "Some of us will definitely become people like this. What I want to teach you is how to maintain your original intentions and your kindness and goodwill after becoming such a person."
"How do we do this?"
"The other party is putting on airs, so do the same to you! If they're sincere, you can give them half, and the other half will give you a way out to avoid an ugly death."
"Brilliant! Brilliant... Really brilliant, but how do we do it?" Another question came up.
"Truth requires practice, and you don't have that opportunity right now. So, just memorize it for exams, copy it when writing articles, and use it to illustrate examples."
Chang Xixi continued to talk about other things, interspersed with some modern personal thoughts.
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