Chapter 116: Become a Disciple
Aunt Zhong is indeed a know-it-all on the island. Her connections are reflected in this little one. Almost everyone greets her. She can chat with everyone with a smile. It is the first time for several children to ride together in a car. They are all very happy. Mumu rushed to hold Chenchen, but Su Taotao only let him hold him for a short while and then took him back.
There were no child seats in those days. In case of a sudden brake or something, Mumu would not be able to sit steadily. She did not dare to take risks. She used a small strap to fix Chenchen on her legs, and supported the back of the front seat with both hands. She used herself as an artificial table and chair. It would not affect his movement if she loosened the straps a little.
Su Taotao thought that she should ask Engineer Fu to make a child safety seat for Chenchen. After she got her driver's license, she drove herself. When she took Chenchen out, Chenchen had to sit alone in the back, so she had to have a safety seat.
Aunt Zhong and everyone else were talking and laughing, and they soon arrived at the central square.
Aunt Zhong and Mumu were going to the train station to pick someone up. Mumu and Fu Yuanhang were acting reluctant to part. This little drama queen was really funny. Su Taotao decided to give him a few more oysters when she grilled them next time. Fu Yuanhang was so cheerful and lively now, and he deserved the credit.
The supply and marketing cooperative was still crowded with people. Su Taotao held Chen Chen in one hand and Fu Yuanhang in the other. The weather was too hot, so Su Taotao didn't use the carrying strap after getting off the bus. In addition, Chen Chen's small straw hat rubbed against
her and made her very uncomfortable. After a long time, it seemed a bit strenuous. Fu Yuanhang said, "Sister-in-law, I'll carry Chen Chen for a while." Su Taotao did not refuse. She put Chen Chen on his back and said, "Huh", "Xiaohang, have you grown a little taller?"
Fu Yuanhang smiled and said, "Maybe it's because I play basketball every day. Mumu also said so."
Su Taotao felt particularly accomplished: "Keep it up and try to grow as tall as your brother."
Fu Yuanhang smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll try my best." Then I can do more things for you, Fu Yuanhang thought.
Su Taotao pinched Chenchen's baby fat: "You too, grow taller and stronger quickly."
The child nodded seriously: "Yeah~~"
After finally getting in line, Su Taotao should have bought more, but Fu Zhengtu, the "laborer", was not there, so she only bought two kilograms of White Rabbit milk candy. It was rare to see apples available, so she bought a few more apples and checked out.
When they got outside, Chenchen patted Fu Yuanhang on the shoulder and kicked his short legs: "Uncle~~Let's go~~"
Su Taotao took the child down and let Fu Yuanhang hold him.
Passing by a vegetable stall, Su Taotao bought some celery, spring onions and garlic sprouts and asked the stall owner to tie them together with some water plants.
The two pounds of White Rabbit milk candy Su Taotao packed separately, one pound of which was the food for the two children for the next month, and the other pound was the tuition.
In ancient times, the six gifts of tuition included ten pieces of dried meat, celery, red beans, red dates, etc., which represented different meanings. For example, celery is the homonym of "diligence leads to success", red beans mean good luck, and red dates mean passing high school early.
Su Taotao's simplified version from the 1970s also has six items. Shuxiu is actually salted pork, but they just use fresh pork belly. It's the same idea, the main point is the thought, and then diligence (celery), intelligence (scallion), ability to calculate (garlic) and write, sweetness (White Rabbit milk candy), peace and safety (apple)... In short, they are all good intentions.
Su Taotao had just packed the "six gifts" when Mr. Tang's voice, obviously with a smile, came from behind them: "I just walked around and didn't see you, and I thought you wouldn't come today."
Su Taotao naturally didn't say that she was going to the supply and marketing cooperative to queue up to buy things, so she said: "I was delayed for a while just now."
Fu Yuanhang saluted to Mr. Tang: "Hello, Grandpa Tang."
Chen Chen also imitated his uncle and saluted to Mr. Tang: "Hello, Grandpa~~"
The more Mr. Tang looked at the two children, the more he liked them. He stroked his goatee, laughed, walked forward and took one in each hand: "Okay, okay, good children, good children, let's go, let's talk when we get to my place..."
Anyway, Mr. Tang was sure that they were here to see him.
Su Taotao calculated the time. It would only take them seven or eight minutes to walk from the Central Square to Mr. Tang's house at their slow pace. They agreed that Fu Yuanhang would take this bus to leave the island in the future, so it wouldn't be too tiring for Mr. Tang to come and pick him up.
Su Taotao decided not to mention the matter of picking him up to the island for the time being, and to wait until he wanted to go.
After entering the house, Grandpa Dumb was obviously very happy to see them. He served tea and gave snacks to the two children. He especially liked Chenchen and kept staring at him.
Chenchen was not afraid of him. He gave Chenchen a candy, and Chenchen took it, and smiled as he took a candy from his little schoolbag and gave it to him.
Grandpa Dumb happily accepted the candy from Chenchen, and wiped the cleanest part of his body with one hand to make sure there was no dust, then he reached out to Chenchen's little head and touched it gently.
Chenchen held the candy in his mouth, showing his small teeth, and smiled at him.
Grandpa Dumb smiled as wide as he could, and couldn't close his mouth.
After watching the interaction between the old and the young, Su Taotao smiled and took out the prepared "six gifts" and presented them to Mr. Tang.
"Mr. Tang, this is Xiaohang's apprenticeship gift. Thank you for your kindness in recognizing Xiaohang. I hope you will take care of him in the future." Mr.
Tang is not an old-fashioned man, and he doesn't like to hear such flowery words. Su Taotao didn't say much, etiquette cannot be abandoned, and the important thing is to be sincere.
Fu Yuanhang took the teacup beside him, bent his waist, and offered it with both hands: "Teacher, please have some tea."
This was something that Mr. Tang had never expected. He always did what he wanted and never paid attention to these red tapes. In his opinion, these were just empty courtesy, and studying hard was more important than anything else.
But at this moment, when he heard Fu Yuanhang's words "Teacher, please have some tea", he suddenly felt a sense of responsibility that he had never experienced before. Since ancient times, teachers have been teaching, accepting students, and solving doubts. With Fu Yuanhang as a good student, his skills can be passed on, and he can also be considered to have a successor.
Mr. Tang took the tea with shaking hands, took a sip and put it aside: "Okay, from now on you will be my student, Tang Boyong. The master will lead you into the door, but the practice is up to you. Only after repeated tempering can steel be made, and a drop of water can wear away a stone.
The sea of knowledge is boundless and the boat is made through hard work. The mountain of books has a path and diligence is the way. There is no shortcut to learning. Perseverance is the key. Don't give up halfway. The teacher hopes that you can persevere and surpass the master in the future."
Fu Yuanhang is 90 years old . Tang Lao raised his palm and lifted Fu Yuanhang's hand: "Okay, just this time, don't do this in the future. I am most afraid of these red tapes. I feel uncomfortable when I hear these flowery words. Follow me and learn
well, which is more important than anything else." Fu Yuanhang nodded: "I understand, teacher
."
Old Tang pointed at the scallions, garlic and celery he had just put on the side. He knew what the meaning was. He stroked his goatee and smiled: "Xiao Su, your six gifts are thoughtful and interesting. I like them very much."
When I was on the train, I knew that this family was well-educated and particular.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have raised such a good child.
I asked Old Wu to stew the pork belly for the child at noon, and the White Rabbit milk candy could be left here for the child to eat in the future. He was very happy to receive such a gift.