Chapter 294 Professional, Just Different
Putting aside the task she completed, what she did to Mr. Fan that day was just giving him a cup of tea, letting him rest at home for a while, and helping him find a carriage to go back. She didn't even pay for the fare. In general, it was just a piece of cake, just like the task issued by a certain five that day.
But Mr. Fan attached great importance to this matter, because she casually mentioned that Zhuang Qingsui was learning to read and write and was thinking about going to a girls' college, and Mr. Fan remembered this matter clearly and actually did it.
Mr. Fan is a very affectionate person who values friendship.
This kind of person is also the most worthy of making friends with.
Zhuang Qingning felt more admiration and respect for Fan Wenxuan.
"Thank you Mr. Fan for your concern and for taking so much trouble." Zhuang Qingning stood up, took the scroll and bowed again.
"Miss Zhuang, you are too polite. It's just a small favor." Fan Wenxuan stroked his beard and laughed, "Please don't take it to heart."
"I also saw that you, Miss Zhuang, are kind, so your sister naturally follows your temperament and is a person of good character. When it comes to studying, knowledge is one thing, talent is another, and the most important thing is character and temperament. If she is studious and has good character, she should be cultivated well, otherwise it would be a pity."
"Besides, I really like Miss Zhuang's courtyard. I also think that Miss Zhuang is a smart person. I think we are quite compatible. I haven't made a friend of different ages for many years. I just want to talk to Miss Zhuang for a few more words."
Of course, I couldn't tell anyone that I wanted to see Zhuang Qingning more and think more about how to achieve a marriage.
"Thanks to Mr. Fan for not minding, it is a blessing for me and my younger sister." Zhuang Qingning smiled, "Mr. Fan got here early in the morning, I guess he hasn't had breakfast yet. I was just about to prepare breakfast. If Mr. Fan doesn't mind, why don't we have some together?"
"I'm not a good cook, but it's still edible."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Zhuang." Fan Wenxuan was not polite.
"Please wait a moment, Mr. Fan."
Zhuang Qingning washed her hands, tied an apron and went into the kitchen, while Zhuang Qingsui helped by setting the table.
A moment later, breakfast was served.
The steamed egg custard is topped with river shrimps, mushrooms, diced carrots and corn kernels. The golden and fragrant thin corn batter looks soft and glutinous with a crispy texture. Zhuang Qingning said that the pancakes are made with whole grains, and there are two or three refreshing and appetizing cold dishes, celery and dried tofu, cucumber and peanuts, and cold-mixed white jade mushrooms.
The dish was delicious and tasty. Fan Wenxuan, who was used to eating Beijing delicacies, couldn't help but praise it.
I wouldn't say it's extremely delicious, or even better than any delicacies from land or sea, but the most important thing is that it's very fragrant and comfortable to eat. It's much more comfortable to eat than those so-called delicacies that are made with expensive ingredients and novel styles.
Excellent cooking skills.
Fan Wenxuan burped contentedly and made another note in his little notebook.
"Miss Zhuang's cooking skills are really good." Fan Wenxuan praised again.
"Mr. Fan, it's good as long as you like it. It can't be called great, but it's eatable." Zhuang Qingning smiled, and cleaned up the dishes with Zhuang Qingsui. After feeding Snowball, it was time for Zhuang Qingsui to practice calligraphy.
Fan Wenxuan suggested that he take a look at the words written by Zhuang Qingsui.
Although Zhuang Qingning was quite knowledgeable about ancient Chinese literature, he was not a professional after all. Seeing that Fan Wenxuan was willing to give him some guidance, he naturally agreed, cleaned up the table, and put out paper and pen.
When Zhuang Qingsui first started practicing calligraphy, his handwriting was naturally average, but his pen-holding and sitting posture were impeccable and very standard.
Seeing this, Fan Wenxuan nodded with satisfaction.
Zhuang Qingsui was taught how to write by Zhuang Qingning, and it can be seen that Zhuang Qingning did the same.
Especially when he saw the regular script copied by Zhuang Qingsui on the pieces of loose paper, Fan Wenxuan's eyes brightened.
The characters have the grace that a woman's should have, yet they also have the strength of a man's. Such characters cannot be written without several years of practice.
"Did you write this?" Although Fan Wenxuan had some guesses in his mind, he still asked to confirm his guess.
"Yes." Zhuang Qingning nodded and smiled, "My handwriting is poor, I'm afraid it won't be acceptable to Mr. Fan."
"Although this calligraphy is not as good as the masters, it is not bad." Fan Wenxuan thought for a moment and said, "Who did Miss Zhuang learn calligraphy from?"
"I learned it from my father. My father used to be an accountant. He could read and write, and had read some books. I studied with him for a few years when I was young." Zhuang Qingning said.
Fortunately, the original owner's father could indeed read and had read some books, and the original owner also read and learned to read when he was young, so Zhuang Qingning dared to teach Zhuang Qingsui and Zhuang Mingli to read openly, and he also made such excuses to others, which would not arouse suspicion.
"I see." Fan Wenxuan nodded, "I guess your father has read a lot of books."
The daughter who can be taught is quite insightful, very intelligent, and graceful in dealing with people.
Fan Wenxuan became more and more appreciative of Zhuang Qingning, and then told Zhuang Qingsui a passage from the manuscript he brought with him.
Zhuang Qingsui listened attentively and was able to follow Fan Wenxuan's ideas. He sat upright and behaved properly, looking a bit like a school student.
After listening for a while, Zhuang Qingning couldn't help but nodded slightly.
She had also learned about the schools here. Students who were just starting to learn elementary education all studied basic books such as Hundred Family Names, Thousand Character Classic, and Rules for Being a Good Pupil and Child. They were required to recognize more characters, understand the principles of life, and lay a solid foundation before learning things like the Four Books and Five Classics.
Mr. Fan was different from others. He directly talked about an article, and it was a descriptive fu. He explained it in simple terms and it was easy to understand. There was no boredom in his explanation like memorizing the Hundred Family Names.
Seeing that Zhuang Qingning was also listening attentively, Fan Wenxuan couldn't help feeling proud. During a short break, he smiled and asked, "Do you think my lectures are a little different from others?"
"Yes." Zhuang Qingning nodded. "Ordinary teachers pay more attention to laying a solid foundation when teaching. It is rare to find someone like Mr. Fan."
"Basics, what is a foundation? Ordinary people think that if they know more words, they will be able to study and read easily in the future. However, they remember the words but do not understand their meanings. When they read the book, they are confused again. All their efforts before are in vain."
Fan Wenxuan said, "It's better to proceed step by step, using the text to teach the words, so that you can learn faster and it won't be so boring and annoying."
"Mr. Fan is absolutely right."
Zhuang Qingning secretly gave Fan Wenxuan a thumbs up.
Professional, it's really different.
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