Chapter 741: It turns out to be Jieyuan
Mr. Zhou patted his chest!
"As for me! I am talented and well-educated. I am most suitable to teach and educate people. I want to be a teacher with many students all over the world!"
"Is this true?" Xia Siya asked doubtfully, "Why doesn't it look like it?"
Mr. Zhou: "...Isn't that discrimination? Back then I won four prizes in a row!"
An expression of immense pride appeared on Mr. Zhou's face.
"Although people call me Zhou Dame now, but back then—"
Mr. Zhou patted his chest again.
"I am the famous Jieyuan of Qingzhou Prefecture! Who would not respectfully call me Zhou Jieyuan when seeing me?"
Mr. Zhou raised his chin high.
Everyone: “…”
The image of Jie Yuan suddenly collapsed.
Tang Bao began to understand the master's intention of inviting Mr. Zhou to teach at Fude Academy.
Since this person was able to win four prizes in a row, he must have real talent and knowledge!
"Then why didn't you pass the exam?" Tang Bao asked, "With your talent, if you took the Spring Examination, even if you didn't win the first place, you should have no problem passing the Jinshi exam, right?"
After hearing what Tang Bao said, Mr. Zhou's proud chin drooped down.
"Alas! The first time I took the Spring Examination, I caught a cold and fainted in the examination room. The second time, I broke my leg on the way to the capital. The third time, I was struck by lightning as soon as I left Qingzhou Prefecture. The fourth time..."
The more Mr. Zhou spoke, the sadder his expression became.
Everyone was also affected by Mr. Zhou's misfortune, which refreshed their cognition.
Mr. Zhou sighed to the sky, "So, the first time I fainted in the examination hall was the closest I ever got to winning the first prize. Heaven is jealous of talented people... Heaven is jealous of talented people..."
Everyone: “…”
Aren’t you afraid that God will continue to strike you down and make you die young?
"Little girl, although Zhou has been plagued by bad luck in recent years, he has never neglected his studies. He has written books and compiled detailed explanations of the Four Books, detailed explanations of imperial examination questions from past dynasties, and outlines of difficult questions..."
The more Mr. Zhou spoke, the brighter his eyes became, and he looked at Tang Bao with burning eyes.
"How's it going? You won't suffer any loss or be cheated by using me. It's definitely worth it!"
Tang Bao's mouth twitched. From what he said before, it seemed that this man was knowledgeable but had no luck. From what he said after, it seemed that he was just a street vendor!
No, he was selling his own!
"Mr. Zhou, do you always speak in such a...down-to-earth way?" Tang Bao asked.
Mr. Zhou: “…”
His expression froze.
"Little girl, are you saying... Mr. Zhou's words are not elegant?" Mr. Zhou sighed. "Alas! You don't understand. If anyone else were struck by lightning, hit by bird droppings, or tripped over flat ground all day, who would still be able to speak nonsense? It's already a rare thing that Mr. Zhou didn't point his finger at the sky and curse in the streets!"
Tang Bao thought about it and agreed.
Mr. Zhou did not become cynical, nor did he give up. He still maintained a positive attitude, which is rare.
Su Laowu patted Tang Bao's shoulder and said, "Sister, Mr. Zhou's words make sense. Why don't we just agree to his proposal? If he can't teach the students well, it's not too late to fire him."
"Right, right!" Mr. Zhou nodded repeatedly and said, "I promise to teach diligently and give my all to my students!"
Tang Bao was happy in her heart, but her face showed a reluctant expression.
"All right."
You can continue to keep the letter from Master!
The task of inviting the master has been completed by half!
Mr. Zhou was overjoyed.
Tang Bao said again: "Then let's sign the contract, first for ten years!"
Mr. Zhou: “…”
ten years?
"Why, Mr. Zhou is not happy?" Tang Bao said: "In that case, then..."
"No, no! I'm happy! Absolutely happy!" Mr. Zhou said quickly, "I'm happy to sign a lifelong contract!"
He never wanted to fall on flat ground and get hit by bird poop again!
Tang Bao: "...Actually, I want to say that if you think ten years is too long, you can also sign a five-year, three-year, or one-year contract..."
Mr. Zhou: "...Can I change my words?"
Tang Bao shook her head and said apologetically, "A gentleman's word is as good as gold!"
Mr. Zhou rubbed his chest and said, "Little girl, don't speak half-sentences anymore!"
"I didn't say half of it!" Tang Bao said seriously, "If I said half of it, I wouldn't have added the other half."
Mr. Zhou: “…”
Speechless!
"hehe……"
Master Zhiku laughed again.
Although because he hadn't laughed for many years, his expression was stiff and looked very strange when he laughed.
"This young donor is exceptionally intelligent and kindhearted. She's doing this to help you." Master Zhiku looked at Mr. Zhou and said, "The more she talks to you, the less bad luck you'll have."
"So that's it!" Mr. Zhou suddenly understood.
The look he gave Tang Bao was full of gratitude.
Tang Bao: “…”
I really didn’t know about this!
"Master, can I borrow your pen and ink?" Tang Bao looked at Master Zhiku and asked.
Strike while the iron is hot!
A teacher who was obtained so cheaply must be confirmed!
"Of course you can." After Master Zhiku said this, he told a young monk to get it.
In a moment, the young monk brought a set of writing brushes, ink, paper and inkstone.
"Fifth brother, you write it." Tang Bao said, "Just follow Mr. Liu's salary."
Old Man Su nodded.
When Mr. Zhou heard that there was still a salary, his chest, which had been choked by Tang Bao and was having difficulty breathing, immediately felt better.
For so many years, he has been living on his family inheritance because he was so unlucky.
Now I can finally earn money on my own and buy jewelry for my wife!
"Master Zhiku is right. Young master, you are indeed kind-hearted." Mr. Zhou said with a smile on his face.
Tang Bao sighed: "Mr. Zhou is really a true character. It's rare to find a scholar like you who doesn't care about the nobleness of a scholar, doesn't care about face, and can put down his status."
Tang Bao truly admires her and has no intention of being sarcastic.
But when Mr. Zhou heard it, it was not the case.
What do you mean he's not noble? He doesn't care about face?
If it weren't for the bad luck and the humiliation he suffered, who wouldn't be a scholar with a proud and unyielding character like a pine tree?
Su Laowu had seen the contracts signed with the teachers in the academy, so he picked up his pen and wrote it down in no time.
"Alright, please sign here, Mr. Zhou."
As Su Laowu spoke, he handed the pen to Mr. Zhou.
Mr. Zhou took the pen and was about to write his name when he suddenly stopped.
His eyes were fixed on the deed.
"Good words...good words..."
Mr. Zhou praised repeatedly.
"You can tell a person by his handwriting. Just by looking at this exquisite handwriting, I know that you have a noble character and are very talented!" Zhou Juren said, looking up at Su Laowu and asking, "Will you take the Autumn Examination this year?"
Su Laowu nodded: "Exactly!"
Mr. Zhou nodded and said with the tone of an experienced person, "As a former top scorer in the exam, I wish you all the best in winning the first prize and taking home the title of first place in this case!"
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