Xiao Hechuan presented the tea to Zhong Yun with both hands. He took it with one hand, smelled it first, and then took a sip. Sure enough, nothing bad was made by the Xie family. This was the top-quality Hanzhong Longjing tea, or the new tea from last year, with an excellent taste.
"Mr. Xiao is really modest. You don't look like someone who knows a little about the tea ceremony."
Xiao Hechuan did not deny it, but just smiled slightly. He knew that the teacher did not like people who flattered him unconditionally, as he thought it was hypocritical.
"The students made a fool of themselves!"
"Very good, I like your brewed tea very much. Do you like Longjing tea too?"
Mr. Zhongyun's temptation and test of him has already begun.
"If I'm not mistaken, this is Hanzhong Longjing, last year's new tea. It is made from the tenderest and most refined parts. The brewed tea is emerald green in color, rich in aroma, mellow and refreshing, and shaped like a sparrow's tongue. It has all the four characteristics of tea. It is a rare good tea. People who love to drink it have good taste!"
He was very good at understanding Mr. Zhong Yun's strengths and always hit the mark, which made Mr. Zhong Yun's liking for him grow rapidly.
But just looking at these is not enough. If he wants to become his last disciple, he will have to endure many more tests.
But fortunately, Zhong Yun was interested in continuing the conversation with him.
Everyone outside was staring at the tea room, wanting to know what they were talking about inside. After all, the two of them had been sitting inside for an hour.
Finally, the boat had docked and the poetry reading was about to end when two people were seen slowly walking out of the tea room, one after the other.
When Zhong Yun went in, he still had an indifferent look on his face, as if he had completed a task. When he came out, there was a gentle smile on his face, and some appreciation that could not be ignored.
During this hour, they not only drank tea, but also discussed chess and calligraphy. He then realized that this young man was amazing and excellent in all aspects.
He is good at planning and has a good sense of proportion. Although he almost lost several times, he was able to stay calm and turn the tide. He is truly a promising talent.
To put it bluntly, Mr. Zhong Yun is a person who admires the strong. He likes the kind of strong people who have something in all aspects. Moreover, this person's strength cannot be high-profile and conceited. He must be low-key, humble, and not show off. Xiao Hechuan can do just that.
He has a strange temper, and that's what's strange about him.
At the beginning he had only a slight admiration for Xiao Hechuan, but now he has been completely controlled by him.
As soon as the two came out, several deans gathered around eagerly. Zhong Yun glanced at them calmly and said to Xiao Hechuan:
"After the New Year and the Lantern Festival, come to Baiyun Academy and prepare your apprenticeship gift!"
When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
What the hell? In just one hour, Mr. Zhong Yun, who never accepted closed-door disciples, decided to accept Xiao Hechuan as his only nominal student?
The heartbroken voices of several deans seemed to be audible at the scene.
This includes Ye Congwen, who couldn't tell whether he was happy or sad, or both.
The good news is that Xiao Hechuan entered Baiyun Academy, but the bad news is that he cannot be his nominal teacher. If his future is limitless, all those honors and glory will belong only to Zhongyun.
When Xiao Hechuan heard Zhong Yun's words, for a moment, he couldn't hide his joy.
In this life, he can finally call him teacher in front of others openly.
“Students will definitely live up to the teacher’s high expectations!”
He again performed the standard etiquette towards him.
Zhong Yun nodded with satisfaction, then left first.
Xiao Hechuan began to think about what to prepare as the gift of becoming a disciple. He also wanted to quickly bring this good news home to share it with Sui Sui.
"Congratulations, Hechuan. You have such a high starting point. Your future is limitless!"
Su Yanqing has also been waiting for Xiao Hechuan. Now he has become the only nominal student under Mr. Zhong Yun. In the future, he will receive private lessons from Mr. Zhong Yun. Isn’t this a high starting point?
"Thanks for your good wishes, Brother Su, if you have nothing to do later, why don't you go find a place to have a couple of drinks?"
It has been so long since Xiao Hechuan was reborn. What makes him happiest is that his family is still there, and what makes him most relieved is that he still has a good wife. Now, he has finally fulfilled his wish and become his teacher's disciple. This is his second happiest thing.
"Okay, I'll treat you." Su Yanqing did not miss any opportunity to please his brother-in-law.
Today, Xiao Hechuan's status has risen rapidly. He has become famous in the circle of talented people in Jeju. He can be said to have gained both fame and fortune.
Xiao Hechuan's goal had been achieved. He didn't care about other people's opinions. He simply ignored Ye Congwen, said hello to Mr. Xie, and followed Su Yanqing away.
The only clown is Ye Congwen.
Ye Shu, who had been behind the bead curtain, had never taken her eyes off Xiao Hechuan since the moment he came out. The strange and powerful desire to control him in her heart, wanting to possess him as her own, was almost uncontrollable.
In the past, she had dreamed of Su Yanqing, but due to his family background, she could do nothing. But what does Xiao Hechuan have now? Sooner or later, he will become her possession.
He has already entered Baiyun Academy, which is his own territory and there are many opportunities there.
But she didn't know that what Xiao Hechuan was thinking was, if you dare to provoke me, I will make sure your end will be even more miserable than in your previous life.
…
Jiang Sui waited at home for a whole day, and Xiao Hechuan didn't come back until after dark.
He and Su Yanqing drank some wine and were slightly tipsy. Su Yanqing was also drunk, so he sent someone to send him back.
The door was open all the time. Xiao Hechuan was holding a large mahogany carved box with three layers. It was the prize he got today.
He hid the uncarved jade in the bottom layer, planning to carve a pair of mandarin duck pendants by himself and give them to Jiang Sui as a token of their love.
When Jiang Sui came to him, she had nothing, and it was so hasty and sloppy. He thought that he would give her everything that others had in the future.
Jiang Sui was making the bed when Xiao Hechuan came back. After he put the wooden box on the table, the first thing he did was to go up and hug Jiang Sui.
Jiang Sui only turned around when he heard the sound, but before he could react, he was hugged in someone's arms, and the smell of wine lingered around him.
He didn't want to do anything at the moment, he just wanted to share his happiness with her.
"You, you drank alcohol?" Jiang Sui thought, isn't tea the main drink at poetry gatherings? How come alcohol is also involved?
"Well... I drank a little, but I'm not drunk yet!"
Xiao Hechuan's current state is very different from usual. From his slightly drunken tone, one can tell that he is extremely happy.
She just happened to see the carved wooden box on the table, and she understood that he was so happy because he had won the first prize in the poetry competition today and successfully earned the prize.
She was happy for him too.
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