The story that Mrs. Wang told was this: Many years ago, there was a kind person in her village. How kind was she? She supported countless people by herself.
A kind-hearted woman could not bear to see so many women being treated as abandoned babies, so she took great pains to set up a charity house. The charity house really saved many people and was able to maintain basic operations at the beginning, but everything changed later.
Gradually, some people started using the charity as a place to temporarily raise their children. When the girls they sent there reached marriageable age, their parents, who hadn't planned to keep them in the first place, would take them back. With the free betrothal money in hand, who could say no?
As for that kind-hearted woman, she did not have the spare energy to raise so many children, so she began to try to slowly change her strategy, but was cursed by countless people. No one remembered what she had done before, and in the end, her old age was miserable.
"...I also hope that everyone can live a good life, but no matter where you go, the evil of human nature cannot be underestimated." Ye Wanwan said at the end, feeling very emotional.
If she just kept them, what would happen over time? Would there be some lazy people who were just waiting for her to support them? That was all unknown.
After hearing Ye Wanwan's story, everyone sighed. These were things they had never experienced before. They had no idea there would be parents like this, nor did they imagine these things would be so common, let alone that good things would be so difficult to do.
"Master, I understand..."
"I understand too."
"Me too."
"Me too."
"So the teacher came up with this idea. It's better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish." Han Zhengfei nodded repeatedly, pretending to be quite good.
Ye Wanwan changed the subject and asked loudly, "Then do you know why His Majesty put you in my hands?"
"Let us learn from the Master and have some real knowledge and skills." Han Zhengfei said first, answering the question quickly.
"They think we are too muddle-headed and want us to suffer a little."
"I can't stand this mess of palace studies anymore."
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"What you said makes sense. If a country wants to prosper, it always needs someone to work hard. If it's not you, there will be someone else."
"Everyone is lucky. His Majesty didn't think of giving up on you at the moment and wanted me to change you. But this opportunity won't last forever. I believe you all understand."
"I'm sure you've all experienced the disappointment of your parents, brothers, and elders, and have wondered if you should make an effort to change. This is an opportunity for everyone."
"People can not fight for everything, but they can't have nothing. At least you should have the ability to stand up when you are needed." After saying so much in one breath, Ye Wanwan didn't know if they could accept it all at once. She just turned around and walked slowly forward along the way she came.
The road ahead is long, and we'll see where we end up. Aren't the grass and flowers by the roadside also doing well? There's no reason not to keep going. Everyone keeps moving forward, slowly and steadily.
Han Zhengfei was the first to follow Ye Wanwan's footsteps. The scene of his old father pinching his ears and repeating to him was still vivid in his mind. Oh no, he was actually a little convinced.
"Master, please wait for me." Han Zhengfei jogged a few steps to catch up with Ye Wanwan.
By the time the others reacted and tried to catch up, all they could see were the backs of the two people walking further and further away.
"Teacher, what do you think I should learn?" Han Zhengfei, the only one who forced himself to join the students in chatting and talking last night, said excitedly.
It was the first time he knew there was such a school. In addition to learning those boring knowledge, students could also learn a variety of skills. Moreover, the confidence in their words was something he envied.
"What do you want to learn from me?" Ye Wanwan asked back. Life is long, and if possible, she still hopes that everyone can pursue their passion as much as possible.
The years are too long, and only love can withstand all difficulties in the world.
When asked this, Han Zhengfei was like a deflated ball, not answering immediately. He really hadn't thought about this question. How could he answer it? This was too difficult!
How could he bring himself to say this? He hadn't thought about it in over a decade! This was too embarrassing! Last night, six-year-old kids were all talking about wanting to be the best carpenters!
"Okay, take your time to think about it, there's no rush." Ye Wanwan said with a smile. Slowing down her pace, "Let's wait for them."
The wind blows gently, trying to wash away the travelers' fatigue along the way. The sun shines lazily on the earth, sometimes making all things look unusually lovely.
"What's wrong?" After chatting for a few sentences, Ye Wanwan saw that Han Zhengfei looked a little unhappy, and was afraid that he was exhausted, so she asked with concern.
Han Zhengfei shook his head repeatedly and denied it three times, "Nothing, nothing, really nothing."
He didn't dare to say it again! He didn't bring much money when he came, so he thought that if he could spend more money on the master, it would be considered as a way to relieve the anger in his heart. This is also something he can't say...
Now the teacher said that in addition to the work in the school, they also have to help with other things so that they can have enough food and clothes here, so he might as well bring more money!
When the others caught up, Ye Wanwan repeated what she had just said to Han Zhengfei. But to her surprise, this time there was no one arguing with her, and no complaints were heard either.
"Send it to them, and have someone send some hot water over, so they won't be unable to walk tomorrow." Ye Wanwan took out ten sets of prepared foot bath medicine bags and placed them on the table.
The maid behind him received the order, responded, picked up the medicine bag and turned to walk towards the school.
Meanwhile, in the school, the naked Han Zhengfei was like a frightened deer, panicking and hastily wrapping himself in clothes, glaring at the shameless Mu Fan.
"Mu Fan, are you sick?" Han Zhengfei put on his clothes and was extremely angry at Mu Fan's rogue behavior.
He said he was taking a shower, a shower, a shower! And yet he insisted on barging in. How could someone be so shameless! He was so pissed off!
Mu Fan, who was scolded, didn't take it seriously and curled his lips, "We are all grown men, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. You have something that I don't have."
"I'm too lazy to talk to you, a barbarian. Tell me what you want to talk to me about. If you have something to say, say it quickly." Han Zhengfei frowned, speechless.
It was obvious that his family was made up of military generals and rough men, while Mu Fan's family was a family of civil officials, but how could this kid be even more unkempt than him! He had no idea what shame was! He was so embarrassed for him!
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