Hearing that it would be difficult, Li Ju's face wrinkled up immediately and her tone became hesitant. "Brother, can you tell me how difficult it will be?"
Li Xu really didn't know how to answer this question.
After all, he has never practiced martial arts.
After a moment of contemplation, he responded, "I'll go ask you in the next few days. I'll tell you when I'm clear, and then you can make a decision."
"Yeah." Li Ju nodded in response.
During dinner, Li Xu told everyone about this matter.
Li Jiakang and others are very supportive.
But I didn’t expect that after listening to it, Li Chen also wanted to learn martial arts.
Everyone in the Li family felt that it was the same whether they were driving one sheep or letting two sheep go.
So he agreed to let Li Xu go and ask first.
This made Li Chen very happy.
After dinner, I went to Du Hong's house.
After exchanging pleasantries with the Du family, Li Xu got to the point. "Xiao Sen, are you going to Qi Wen's house tomorrow afternoon?"
Du Sen scratched his head, a puzzled look on his face, "I haven't thought about it yet, brother-in-law, why are you asking this?"
Li Xu briefly explained the situation and then added, "I want you to inform them in advance. If they agree, I will come to consult about this matter later."
Mainly, he was worried that Qi Wen's family would not be willing to teach outsiders.
If you go to their door rashly, you will be rejected in person.
Then your face will not look good.
With Du Sen coming to say hello in advance, you can tell others what they think.
Even if others really disagree, you can still save some face for yourself.
I heard that Li Chen and Li Ju might learn martial arts.
Du Sen was overjoyed and quickly patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, brother-in-law, I will go and tell them about this tomorrow afternoon."
"Okay." Li Xu thought for a moment and then instructed, "If Qi Wen's family is unwilling to teach outsiders, don't force them. You can ask them to help introduce a martial artist who is willing to teach."
He was afraid that Du Sen, who was so stupid, would have unpleasantness with Qi Wen's family because of this matter.
So let me be clear in advance.
He also felt that a county town was so small that those who practiced martial arts should have some connections to some extent.
It's much better than asking around as a layman.
Although Du Sen didn't quite understand, he still agreed.
At this time, Yang Li asked, "Xiao Xu, do you mean that you want Xiao Ju and the others to just learn the skills without becoming apprentices?"
After hearing this, Du Feng and others on the side finally reacted.
No wonder they always felt that what Li Xu said was a bit awkward.
Li Xu nodded and admitted, "I do have this idea."
He knew that the family backgrounds of those who practiced martial arts were generally not simple.
Maybe it will become a bomb in a few years.
But I was also afraid that if I didn’t let Li Ju and the others learn something now, they would not have the chance to learn even if they wanted to later.
That's why I came up with this method, hoping to have less involvement with them.
As for Du Sen, there is really nothing we can do about it.
He is already engaged to Qi Wen and can't run away.
We can only take one step at a time and see what happens next.
Originally, Li Xu planned to tell Qi Wen's family about this matter when he had a face-to-face conversation with them.
Unexpectedly, Yang Li saw through his intention and asked the question.
Li Xu naturally had no need to hide anything.
Hearing his answer, Du Hong hesitated and said, "If you do that, they probably won't teach you the real thing."
Li Xu smiled and explained, "I don't plan to let Xiaoju and the others learn too much. It's enough for them to be able to protect themselves. If someone is willing to teach, I can increase the fee."
Everyone in the Du family: ...
They all looked at Li Xu, their eyes revealing the same meaning - are you sick?
Instead of learning the complete tradition, they plan to spend more money to learn only part of the content.
Isn't this sick?
Seeing their looks, Li Xu touched his nose and continued, "Xiaochen is restless. If he learns too much, it will easily lead to trouble. Xiaoju has never suffered any hardship in her life. If she learns too much and suffers too much, regardless of whether she is willing or not, my family and I will not have the heart to let her suffer.
Since they can't learn so much, I simply won't let them become my disciples, so as not to embarrass them."
Although the reason is a bit far-fetched, it can still be barely justified.
Du Ming and the others looked at each other and said no more.
After chatting for a while, Li Xu said goodbye and left.
The next night.
Come to the Du family again.
Du Sen said excitedly, "Brother-in-law, Grandpa Qi and the others agreed and said you can come over anytime."
"Okay, come with me now. I don't know the way." Li Xu then said to Du Ming and the others, "Uncle Du, Aunt Yang, I'll go and ask about the situation first. I'll come back and talk to you later."
Du Ming smiled and said, "It's okay. Go quickly and be careful on the road."
Yang Li said the same thing.
Li Xu nodded and walked out with Du Sen.
Not long after walking, the two came to a courtyard.
Du Sen went forward and knocked on the door.
After a while, a young girl opened the gate.
Seeing Du Sen and the other man, the girl immediately smiled. "You came here so late, I guessed it was you. Is this your brother-in-law? Come in, come in."
Hearing this, Li Xu immediately understood her identity and smiled as well. "It seems you are Qi Wen. This is the first time we've met since you and Xiao Sen got engaged. Let me introduce myself. My name is Li Xu, and I'm the fiancé of Xiao Sen's sister Du Hong."
Qi Wen has a dark complexion.
Maybe he got tanned like this because he practiced martial arts in the sun since he was a child.
Her appearance is just average.
But her eyes are very distinctive.
It appears very bright in dark environments.
Although she is thin, her frame looks bigger than that of an average girl.
He is about the same height as Li Xu.
The three of them walked towards the main hall, and Qi Wen continued, "Brother-in-law, I'm really embarrassed by what you said. I'll go to Uncle Du's house in a couple of days and get to know Sister Du Hong and the others."
Li Xu's face changed, and he quickly said, "That's not what I meant. Don't think too much."
In the past, when a man and a woman got engaged, the two families would have a meal together.
After that, unless there are special circumstances, the woman will not go to the man’s house at will before marriage.
This is not just because the girl is reserved.
I'm also afraid of people gossiping about me.
Now that there are no conditions for eating, it is normal that Qi Wen has not met them.
But from what she said, maybe she misunderstood that Li Xu was making a sarcastic remark about her.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have said he was a little sorry and would come back in two days.
Qi Wen waved his hand and said with a smile, "Brother-in-law, I understand what you mean and didn't think too much about it. In fact, I had this plan a few days ago, but I just hadn't set a date. Du Sen also knew about it."
"Yes, yes, Qi Wen was discussing this with me this afternoon." Du Sen echoed.
Only then did Li Xu breathe a sigh of relief.
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