Xu Gao quickly said, "Tuan-ge'er, go and talk to your father about it. It would be best if your father agreed, but if he doesn't, we can think of another way, right?"
Upon hearing this, Tuan Ge'er timidly glanced at Cheng Kai, then at Xu Bai. Seeing Xu Bai grinning at him, he mustered his courage, walked up to Cheng Kai, and bowed to him like an adult. He said sincerely, "Father, Rong Bing, I want to find a martial arts master with good skills. Please help me find one."
Cheng Kai had never interacted with a child like this before, and he looked at Xu Gao for help.
Xu Gao smiled and said, "Husband, this is something the child sincerely asks you to do, you must agree."
Cheng Kai thought about how his grandfather had treated him when he was a child, and finally summarized it before saying, "Brother Tuan, learning kung fu is not something that can be done overnight. If you want to master kung fu, you have to endure many years of hardship. I can grant your request, but I will not give you a chance to regret it. Since you have made up your mind to do it, you must do it to the best of your ability. Do you understand, Brother Tuan?"
Tuan Ge'er didn't really understand, but since he had made up his mind to become a great person, he figured it was only right to suffer. So he clasped his hands and said, "Tuan Ge'er is not afraid of suffering."
Cheng Kai nodded and said, "In that case, I will find a master with excellent martial arts skills and good character for Tuan Ge'er."
Tuan Ge'er smiled happily, revealing his tiny teeth. Xu Gao found his child's smile adorable and chuckled a few times. Then, thinking about how after his birthday next year, the child would have to prepare for rigorous training in the coldest and hottest winters and summers, enduring a lot of hardship, he felt a pang of reluctance. As a mother, it's always a bit heartbreaking to see her child suffer.
Xu Yao listened quietly to Xu Bai talking to Tuan Ge'er. Later, when she saw Tuan Ge'er making a request to his father, her eyes lit up even more. She felt that her youngest brother was really talented. With just a few words, he had taught Tuan Ge'er to make a request to his father. Xu Yao had watched Tuan Ge'er grow up day by day since he was born, so she naturally knew how afraid Tuan Ge'er was of contact with his father.
Xu Bai was startled when he suddenly noticed the way Xu Yao was looking at him. He asked, "Fourth Sister, why are you looking at me like that?"
Xu Yao smiled and said, "Little Seven, Fourth Sister has only heard that you are eloquent, but seeing you today, it is indeed true that you live up to your reputation."
Xu Bai said embarrassedly, "Not at all, it's mainly because we're on the right side. As the saying goes, 'With reason, you can go anywhere; without reason, you can't even take a step.' That's exactly the point. By the way, Fourth Sister, you're going back to the capital, right?"
Xu Yao sighed and said, "I really don't want to leave now that you're here, but my mother says I've been in Liaodong for far too long. I'm getting old, and I need to hurry back and find a family to marry into."
Xu Bai felt that although Xu Yao was somewhat domineering, she was actually a very insightful person, and her words and actions carried a chivalrous air.
Xu Bai comforted her, saying, "Fourth sister, marriage is a lifelong matter, so you should go back and choose carefully."
Xu Yao nodded and said, "Yes, that's what everyone says. But there are only so many families in the capital. I know them all. I've thought about it, and the women of my age are either already engaged or I don't think they're suitable. Xiao Qi, I think my marriage is going to be difficult."
Xu Bai thought for a moment and said, "Fourth sister, why do you insist on finding a husband in that small town of the capital? Daliang is so big, and there are so many good men. Surely you can find someone who is a good match for you?"
Xu Yao said with some worry, "But I don't want to marry too far away. If I marry far away, it won't be convenient for me to go back to my parents' home when I miss home."
Xu Bai listened, stroked his chin, nodded, and said, "That really is a difficult situation. Sigh, why does she have to get married?"
Xu Yao nodded in agreement and said, "I also think that there's no such thing as having to get married. My mother saved up so much dowry for me. Wouldn't it be better for me to live on my own with that dowry? But my mother said that my idea was outrageous and scolded me."
Xu Bai felt that his fourth sister's thinking was quite in line with his own. In modern times, she would be a non-marriage advocate. It's just a pity that nowadays, girls can't stay unmarried. However, he had heard that there were female households, but the conditions for establishing a female household were very strict.
The two stood together and sighed a few times. The kitchen had already brought the prepared food over there. Xu Gao called them to come and eat. Hearing that there was something delicious, the two put aside the things that had been bothering them and hurried to the side hall to have lunch.
On Li Mama's side, Yan Hong and Cui Liu stayed in Li Mama's room.
Granny Li hurriedly packed the luggage, and when Yan Hong tried to help, Granny Li pushed her aside forcefully.
Yan Hong pouted and said, "Granny, look at you, what are you doing? We came here together, so of course we should go back together."
Granny Li stopped what she was doing, pointed at Yan Hong and Cui Liu, and said angrily, "What did I send you here for? Look at you, it's been months and you haven't done anything right. Do you think Madam will let you off easily when you go back?"
Yan Hong said nonchalantly, "Granny, this can't be blamed on us. Our master doesn't even come back once a month. Even if we want to do something, we have to wait for him to come back, right?"
Yan Hong isn't afraid to go back; her parents will find her a husband from their household.
"Cui Liu won't do. She was originally bought by the Lady of Qingping, and her motives weren't pure. If she can't help the Lady now, what good will come of it for her later?"
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