As the sun set and darkness fell, Zheng Fenghui once again walked into his home looking haggard.
As soon as they crossed the threshold, they saw Gu Qinlan holding a round fan with an exquisite pattern, waving it gently. Her eyes gleamed with cunning, and a mocking smile played on her lips: "Our young master Zheng has finally arrived? Could it be that he has returned defeated once again? Don't forget, our agreed three-day deadline is fast approaching."
Zheng Fenghui snorted coldly, his face full of defiance: "The deadline has not yet arrived. There is still one day left. I will definitely get what I want."
Gu Qinlan raised her eyebrows, her smile widening: "Oh? Really? I've reached an agreement with Polang, and he's agreed to teach you martial arts."
Zheng Fenghui's eyes lit up instantly: "Are you telling the truth? He really gave his approval?"
Gu Qinlan nodded slightly: "When have I ever lied to you? However, if you continue to hesitate about enrolling, this opportunity will vanish like smoke in the blink of an eye."
Zheng Fenghui had originally intended to retire, but Gu Qinlan's words seemed to have injected new vitality into him.
"Just you wait, I will return tomorrow with good news!"
He made up his mind that even if he had to kneel and beg tomorrow, he would make Master Xiao nod in agreement!
However, at this moment, his stomach started growling uncontrollably. Thinking about how he hadn't eaten or drunk anything all day in order to gain Master Xiao's sympathy, and had to evade wild dogs, he realized how miserable he was.
Zheng Fenghui hurriedly went to his residence, intending to replenish his strength.
Gu Qinlan then turned to Hongye, who had followed her, and instructed her, "Go to Master Xiao's residence immediately and deliver a visiting card. Tomorrow at noon, I will invite him and his wife to Wangjiang Tower for a meal."
Fuyu asked curiously, "Miss, are you planning to lend the eldest young master a hand?"
Gu Qinlan sighed helplessly: "What else can we do? He has been making trouble for several days, but Master Xiao still hasn't given in. It's obvious that he doesn't want to take him as a disciple."
Fu Yu asked worriedly, "What if the eldest young master reverts to his old ways and acts recklessly after entering school?"
Gu Qinlan pondered for a moment and said, "If that's really the case, then he is indeed beyond redemption."
But she believes that Zheng Fenghui should be changed after going through this arduous academic journey.
After all, what is easily obtained is often taken for granted; only what is obtained through great hardship is truly treasured.
Through this incident, Zheng Fenghui will surely learn the importance of discretion in his future actions. At least he will think twice before making mistakes.
He was deeply moved by his mother's meticulous care and concern for Feng Hui.
Zheng Huaiyu made an unexpected appearance and bowed gracefully to Gu Qinlan.
Gu Qinlan raised her eyebrows slightly: "You heard everything just now?"
Zheng Huaiyu nodded sincerely: "I went to Mother's courtyard to look for you. The maids told me you were here, so I followed them and happened to overhear your conversation with Sister Fuyu. Mother, I am very grateful."
Deep down, she was indeed filled with gratitude.
Although Gu Qinlan could have stayed out of it, she did everything she could to plan for their future.
She recalled Zheng Fenghui's previous assessment of Zou Shi: "This mother has only been with us for three months, yet the care she has given me far surpasses that of you."
At that moment, she felt a deep resonance with those words.
Looking back, when her younger brother was expelled from school, their birth mother never really investigated the reasons behind it, except to constantly blame him for being naughty and ignorant. Nor did she painstakingly cultivate her brother's character like Gu Qinlan did.
As for finding a martial arts instructor for my younger brother!
She came to pay her respects to Gu Qinlan for this very reason.
Thinking of this, she bowed deeply to Gu Qinlan again: "Thank you, Mother, for finding such an outstanding martial arts master for Feng Hui."
The men of the Zheng family will all be sent to the battlefield in the future, so they must hone their martial arts skills to ensure that they can return safely from the flames of war.
Previously, Zheng Fenghui's martial arts master was found by Zou through someone. Zheng Fenghui practiced with him for two or three years, but he still couldn't master the basic skills. Later, his father, who was also their third uncle, returned and expelled that martial arts master from the family, and hired a reliable one instead.
However, when the younger sister was in charge of the household, she thought that the martial arts master's salary was too high, so she dismissed him and replaced him with a half-baked one.
Zheng Fenghui is now eight years old, but the skills he has truly mastered are still just bits and pieces taught by his second martial arts master.
Today, upon learning that Gu Qinlan had personally requested the renowned Swordsman Breaking Waves to become Zheng Fenghui's martial arts instructor, she was overjoyed.
Therefore, she decided to go to Gu Qinlan to express her gratitude.
Gu Qinlan gently helped her up: "Since you call me mother, then I should naturally plan for your future. Besides, the men of the Zheng family bear the heavy responsibility of protecting the Western Wei dynasty and its people. Based on this alone, I must give it careful consideration."
"Alright, let's go back now, it's almost dinner time."
Zheng Huaiyu obediently followed behind Gu Qinlan, secretly vowing to work hard and become a person like Gu Qinlan in the future.
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the next day.
Madam Zheng, Gu Qinlan, graced the Taibai Tower with her presence and reserved a sumptuous banquet.
When the appointed time arrived, Mr. Xiao and his wife arrived on time.
As soon as Mr. Xiao sat down, he got straight to the point: "Mrs. Zheng, I know the reason you summoned my husband and me here today, but I must be frank, I cannot agree. Zheng Fenghui is arrogant and lacks ambition, and his attitude towards his classmates is even more arrogant and rude. If I let him step into my school, how can I explain to the parents of the other students?"
Mr. Xiao, well past forty, sported a flowing beard, stood tall and lean, and had a firm and dignified gaze. When Zheng Fenghui was mentioned, a flicker of agitation crossed his face; he was clearly angered by Zheng Fenghui's actions.
His wife was quietly tugging at his sleeve, signaling him to stop talking, but Mr. Xiao remained indignant.
"Don't pull me back! Am I someone who fears power? At worst, I'll just quit this school. I absolutely cannot let Zheng Fenghui, this black sheep, ruin the educational sanctuary I've painstakingly built!"
"Madam Zheng, your Prince Duan's Mansion is powerful and influential. You could easily take any school you want. Why do you insist on causing trouble at my small academy?"
Madam Xiao's eyes reddened with anxiety, and she quickly apologized to Gu Qinlan: "Please forgive him, Madam. My husband did not mean to offend you. He was just worried that Young Master Zheng might harm the other students. Please forgive his slip of the tongue, Madam, for his wholehearted concern for the students."
Seeing this, Gu Qinlan quickly stepped forward to help Madam Xiao up: "Madam Xiao, please don't do this. What have you done wrong? The one who is wrong is Zheng Fenghui. Mr. Xiao is wholeheartedly concerned about the well-being of his students. He is an educator with both virtue and talent. I admire him so much that I would never have any feelings of disrespect towards him."
Madam Xiao was stunned for a moment, not expecting Gu Qinlan to give her husband such high praise.
Looking back, when Zheng Fenghui was expelled from school by her husband, her mother had gone to her home to berate him and threatened to teach him a lesson.
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