Zhou Quan knew that he was trying to find a protective shield for himself.
Yue Ze is now on the verge of passing the imperial examination and becoming a scholar, but with his background and the lack of anyone to protect him, his future path is either to be manipulated and controlled by others, or to pass the examination to a higher level and become an official. But no matter which path he takes, without family support or assistance, he will face great difficulties and may even lose his life if he is not careful.
Therefore, regardless of whether his previous words were true or false, Zhou Quan believed that he was telling the truth in his last sentence.
"Have you discussed this decision with Xiaolei?"
“I want to see what you think first. If you’re not willing, I don’t want to trouble Xiao Lei. If you are willing, I’ll go back and talk to Xiao Lei. He’s the first person in the world to treat me as a friend, and I don’t want to disappoint him because of my own affairs.” After Yue Ze finished speaking, he lowered his head and knelt down, not seeing the fleeting look of admiration in Zhou Quan’s eyes.
For a child who wasn't raised by his parents to have this mental ability is quite impressive, and the fact that he still defends Xiao Lei is indeed remarkable.
"Get up. If you want to learn some self-defense skills, I'll arrange someone for you. Someone will teach you kung fu and stay by your side. There's no need for you to sign a contract of servitude with me, nor is there any need for you to become my disciple," Zhou Quan said calmly.
Yue Ze paused.
Was he unwilling to accept me as his apprentice?
Zhou Quan's original plan was excellent; he had already achieved his goal of arranging for someone to teach him martial arts. However, what he really wanted was to have some connection with their family.
I can occasionally see Zhuzhu.
Zhou Quan glanced at him indifferently, his eyes narrowing.
“Tell me your true purpose!” Zhou Quan said coldly.
Yue Ze was startled. He looked up at Zhou Quan and saw the sharp look in his cold eyes. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
He knew that someone like Grandpa Zhou could probably read his mind with just one glance.
He knelt on the ground, remained silent for a while, and then respectfully kowtowed, saying, "I suppose you know about my background. I have relatives, but it's as if I have no relatives; I have a home, but it's as if I have no home."
"I have no intention of having any connection with them in this life. I just want to rely on my own abilities to go as far as I can and stand as high as I can. There are many people in this world who are not satisfied, and how many people can have a satisfactory life?"
"Brother Zhou, have you ever felt that after living for more than ten years, your life was all gray, and everything you saw was gray, lifeless, without sunshine, and without flavor?"
"But one day, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in this gloom. Would you look at that glimmer of light a few more times? Would you want to get closer to that glimmer of light, or even follow it and keep it company?"
Yue Ze said softly.
Zhou Quan looked at him calmly, but his heart skipped a beat. He had naturally experienced this feeling before, and for a long time at that. That bright spot in his heart only came after his rebirth.
And he encountered that glimmer of hope?
After a moment of silence, Zhou Quan gestured, "Get up and talk, come and have some tea."
"I'll say it on my knees: the 'bright spot' I'm talking about isn't Xiao Lei. He's my best friend, someone I'd never betray in my life. But he's different from that other bright spot. That other bright spot gives me the confidence to live well, and to live with dignity," Yue Ze said softly.
Zhou Quan squinted.
Pearls.
"Do you know that if you say what's on your mind, I might cripple you?" Zhou Quan said coldly.
"I understand, please let me finish."
Yue Ze knew that Zhou Quan had guessed, so he automatically lowered himself to the status of a junior and did not dare to call him "Brother Zhou". He kowtowed again and said, "This junior would not have any bad intentions. Please rest assured. This junior knows his own status. Besides, there is a generational difference between us!"
Zhou Quan snorted inwardly, thinking, "Let's hear what he has to say!"
"As she grows up, she will definitely need capable people around her. Whether it's practicing medicine or helping the family with their work, she will need helpers. There are at least eight years left until she grows up. During these eight years, I will strive to learn more skills. In the future, I only hope to protect her. Even if it's just a coachman or a servant, as long as I can protect her, that will be enough."
"You may not realize how much sunshine her pure smile brought to my gloomy life, and how much salvation it gave to the younger generation!"
After Yue Ze finished speaking, he respectfully lay down on the ground, waiting for Zhou Quan to decide his future.
These were his true feelings. He knew he could never be as good as her in this life; he only wanted to stand behind her and be the one who would protect her and ensure her a carefree life.
In the future, she may live happily ever after with the man she loves, but she needs someone to manage her business, and he wants to be that person.
Zhou Quan sighed inwardly. This thought was so similar to his own. He was luckier than her, able to be her sunny husband, standing shoulder to shoulder with her, and able to help her solve her problems.
But one is a fourteen-year-old boy, and the other is only a seven-year-old child. Who would believe such a thing?
However, he heard what was in his heart, what he really thought and what he really hoped for, and every word he said was true.
"Yue Ze, you've got some nerve, daring to say that to my face." After a long silence, Zhou Quan said coldly.
Yue Ze said softly, "I always have to give it a try. Even if you don't like me, I will never regret it in my life. After all, I fought for that ray of sunshine."
Zhou Quan gave a faint "hmm," and said, "Then we'll see how you perform. If you can prove your abilities within three years, I'll take you on as my apprentice after that."
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