Chapter 305 Chapter 305 Show?
The servant was very flustered. Everyone who came today was an important figure. Others left after finishing their meal. What did Master Xu mean by this?
Didn’t you see that the other guests were looking over here?
Could it be that Master Xu is dissatisfied with something?
The servant hurried to look for Zheng Ke.
When Zheng Ke heard what Xu Yunfan did, he couldn't figure out whether he was indirectly expressing his dissatisfaction with him through this action.
When Zheng Ke came over, he saw more than a dozen packed bags of white stuff on the table, all of which were filled with meat, and Xu Yunfan and his son were still cooperating tacitly. His eyes twitched.
"Master Xu, what are you doing?"
"Hey, Lord Zheng, why are you here? Are you here to see me off?" Xu Yunfan was a little flattering himself. The third-rank official had left, and Zheng Ke didn't even come, and he was just a bachelor.
Zheng Ke pointed at the packed bag, his mouth twitching, "You are..."
Xu Yunfan: "What's wrong? Can't I take it away? I asked, and they said it was okay, so I opened the bag."
"It's not that I can't, but..." Zheng Ke didn't know how to start. As a university scholar, he was at a loss for words in front of so many people.
Xu Yunfan said, "There's so much leftover food today. I thought it would be a shame to throw it all away. I'm going to Qinxuan Road soon."
Others might not understand what Xu Yunfan going to Qinxuan Road to pack meat had to do with him, but Zheng Ke was stunned and speechless for a long time.
The arrival of his youngest son was the perfect time for his fatherly love to overflow. His eyes were red with tears, and he said directly, "Then pack more to take away. If there's too much left, we won't be able to finish it. There are so many children over there, and in this weather, it won't get smelly if you leave it until tomorrow morning."
There was an abandoned yard in the past of Qinxuan Road. It was said that the yard was haunted before. It was overgrown with weeds and no one dared to live there. It was abandoned over time. Later, several men came from nowhere. These men were more or less injured, and with them appeared more than a dozen children.
Over the years, several husbands, for some unknown reason, went to the distant courtyard and picked up some children who were deliberately abandoned or became orphans for some reasons. The abandoned courtyard was also called the orphanage by everyone.
On weekdays, there were many families in the city who did good deeds and gave away porridge for the sake of reputation. Together with the money earned by several husbands working every day, the children in the yard were hungry one day and full the next, but at least no one starved to death. However, they lived an extremely poor life.
He had talked with Xu Yunfan before about the study building, so when Xu Yunfan mentioned Qinxuan Road, Zheng Ke naturally knew that he packed the meat not to take it home for himself to eat, but to send it to the orphanage.
When Su Yan came over, he saw Xu Yunfan packed so much meat, and he didn't feel embarrassed. He went up to him and asked him if he couldn't finish it even if he packed so much to take back.
Xu Yunfan took out a large sack from his shoulder bag and said, "Uncle Su, please help me hold the bag open."
Su Yan hurriedly reached out his hand when he heard this. Xu Yunfan put the packed meat into the bag while saying, "Brother Fang said his uncle is back. I thought I should take Xiaobao to meet him. Brother Fang said his uncle and his family live on Qinxuan Road, where there's an orphanage."
When the orphanage was mentioned, everyone became quiet again.
Su Yan paused, staring at Xu Yunfan blankly for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, "Okay, then go ahead."
Xu Yunfan picked up half a sack of meat and said a few more words to Zheng Ke. Mrs. Zheng came over at some point and learned Xu Yunfan's intention of packing the vegetables. She took Xiaobao and packed two bags of steamed buns for him.
Xiaobao carried two bags of steamed buns and followed Xu Yunfan closely. "Father, I'm behind you. You just had a full meal. Don't give up on Xiaobao."
"Nonsense, my father is a fairy boy, and fairies don't fart."
"Oh, father is boasting again. Xiaobao is the little fairy boy. Father, you are not young anymore. You are old. It's time to step down and give way."
"Go away! A man is a man who is destined to die young. Do you know how to speak? Be careful and let your father loosen up your muscles when you get back."
As he spoke, Xu Yunfan deliberately stuck out his butt and bumped into Xiaobao. Xiaobao couldn't stop his feet and his face hit Xu Yunfan's butt, almost falling backwards. Seeing this, Xu Yunfan laughed. Xiaobao was so angry that he jumped up and wanted to bite Xu Yunfan's butt. He kept saying that his father was bad, but he couldn't suppress the smile.
"If my father dares to hit me, I will find two other fathers and let them deal with you. Let's see if you are afraid."
The father and son went out chatting and laughing, leaving the person who watched them leave in the yard speechless for a long time.
After a while, some people sneered and muttered quietly, "It's just a pretense. If they really felt sorry for the child, why didn't they come over and give a few hundred taels? They earn so much, and a wedding cost over tens of millions. A pair of dragon and phoenix candles is over a thousand taels. If they really wanted to spend that much, why wouldn't they be willing to spend a penny? Instead, they had to do something so shameful and let everyone know about it?"
If Xu Yunfan really had such a kind heart, it wouldn't be a problem for her husband to give her a few hundred taels since he earned so much, but did he give it to him?
No!
We came to a wedding banquet today, but he had to pack up the food in front of so many people. If it wasn't a deliberate show of kindness, what else could it be?
Even if the man who was speaking was just mumbling softly with his lips pursed, the people around him could still hear it.
Perhaps, some people present held the same idea as the young man, but some did not think so.
No one stipulates that rich people must help the poor without asking for anything in return.
Those families who do charity work in the capital, and the ladies who give out porridge and do charity on weekdays, ask yourself, among these people, who can guarantee that what they do is without any purpose?
Lu Fengnian frowned. "I think you're just being unreasonable. Just because Xu Xueshi makes money, does that mean we have to pay him? Did those people who gave out porridge to charity before do it on purpose to gain a good reputation? They have money, so why didn't they just give out money? Why did they have to give out porridge outside the city for everyone to know? If you say that, wouldn't it be more likely that they were putting on a show? Why didn't you blame them instead of Xu Xueshi?"
"That's right." Lu Fengzhi was unwilling to be outdone. "Other people also spent a lot on their weddings. So, if they do good deeds in the future, they will be suspected of being deliberately showing off? If you say that, who will dare to do good deeds in the future?"
As soon as the words were spoken, some of the women present looked unhappy.
Everyone who could come here today was powerful and influential. Some of them had given away porridge and clothes before, but no one gave money directly.
So, it turns out that they are willing to do good deeds, even if no one says it openly. After hearing this today, is it possible that some people secretly think that they are putting on a show?
This time, everyone was dissatisfied and their faces darkened.
"Master Mai, what do you mean by that?" Some young ladies were unhappy. "So, is there anything wrong with us doing good deeds?"
"We have never heard of such remarks. Could it be that we are simply ignorant?"
"So, according to what he said, if someone spends more than Master Xu on their wedding, wouldn't that make them look more like a show?"
One word can cause a thousand waves.
Others did not dare to agree.
How could they agree? Xu Yunfan spent more than 10 million on fireworks alone for his wedding, not to mention other things. If other things were added, it would be even more unnecessary.
To be honest, in the Great Yan Dynasty, how many people can be so generous?
And those few people, are they the ones they can discuss?
They are royal relatives, are they just trying to get away with it?
"Master Mai can make such remarks. Master Mai is a real good parent."
Zheng Ke said coldly that today was a big wedding day for their Zheng family. After Mai Hong said this, who would be happy as the head of the family?
The young master who just said that Xu Yunfan was putting on a show was Mai Hong from the Imperial College who participated in the provincial examination with Xu Yunfan.
Mai Hong is seventeen years old this year. His teacher is Mr. Qian, who was embarrassed and angry to death by Xu Yunfan during the teacher interview.
Master Qian was scolded by Xu Yunfan for a long time, in front of other masters and the invigilator. How could he not bear a grudge against Xu Yunfan, as he was always petty? And Mai Hong was one of his most proud students.
As for Mai Hong, he originally wanted to achieve good results in the college examination and become famous, but he didn't expect a dark horse named Xu Yunfan to appear halfway. What's more outrageous is that because of Xu Yunfan, it doesn't matter that he, Mai Hong, was born in the Imperial College.
With Xu Yunfan around, who does he think he is? Who knows his name?
Mai Shijie's heart skipped a beat. Without even thinking, he slapped his son on the back. "Asshole, what nonsense are you talking about? Lord Zheng, all the lords..."
Mai Hong's head was tilted after being hit, and it was this pain that instantly woke up the man who was blinded by jealousy. He realized what he had just said, and his heart sank. When he looked up and saw the dissatisfied and hidden glances of others, his face turned pale.
Su Yan sneered, "Master Mai, you're really joking. Young Master Mai is already seventeen this year, how can he be so young and ignorant?"
Something happened in the front yard, and it involved Xu Yunfan. How could Lord Qin and Second Lord Qin in the backyard not come to take a look? After learning the whole story, they immediately quit.
Lord Qin angrily shouted, "How dare you! My grandson-in-law has always done things with a clear conscience. How dare you casually judge and criticize him? Lord Mai, your son must have read so much that he's completely lost. Even after entering the Imperial College, he still speaks so irresponsibly. Is this his fault, or is it your fault as a teacher and elder?"
Lord Qin knew exactly who Mai Hong's teacher was. He also knew exactly who Xu Yunfan had conflicts with and who he had offended.
Lord Qin had good reason to suspect that it was Master Qian who instigated Mai Hong.
The Second Lord Qin's eyes were sharp. Even though Mai Hong's face had changed, even though Mai Hong was only seventeen years old, this was not a reason for him to make mistakes. If he didn't prove it clearly today, how would others look at Xu Yunfan?
Xu Yunfan earns too much, and who knows how many people will be jealous of him in the future.
"So what if my grandson-in-law spent a lot on his wedding? That's his ability. You say he's hypocritical, but I have to ask you, how many people in the world are hungry and cold? Can he help all the poor people in the world? But he is trying his best. Do you know who the workers in the North Suburbs Factory, the Food City, and the various factories of Xiao Qin's family are? If you don't know, you can go and check. If you do know, you still say that my grandson-in-law is putting on a show. Have you lost your conscience? As a student, this is how you talk?"
Whether it was Lord Qin or Second Lord Qin, their words were a heavy blow to a student. Their words were just short of blatantly stating that Mai Hong was not worthy of being a student.
When these words come from the mouths of the two masters of the General's Mansion, the meaning is different.
Ma Shijie was speechless after what the two masters said, and the faces of the father and son turned pale and blue due to the questioning.
Some of the people present were smart and thought a lot, and they grasped the key points immediately.
Master of the Imperial College?
Who is Mai Hong’s teacher?
Oh, it’s Master Qian. Although Mai Hong has other masters, the only one he truly worships is Master Qian.
And who is Master Qian? Isn't this person...
Lin Qing and other scholars from the Hanlin Academy who came to celebrate the birthday couldn't help but frown.
The Imperial College of the Dayan Dynasty did not have the position of Jijiu. Instead, it had a Dean. Although the Dean was ostensibly supervised by the Hanlin Academy, in reality, this was not the case.
Let me ask, who dares to supervise the president of the Imperial College who is so famous for his gifts?
That was why Xu Yunfan was framed by Master Qian on his first day in the Hanlin Academy.
If the information about the dean of the Imperial College was well done, it would be fine. But if it was not, if Xu Yunfan dared to say that the dean did a bad job, he would be questioning his ability. But if he flattered without finding fault, he would be a scapegoat if something went wrong, and he would never end up in a good situation.
Not to mention others, even Mai Shijie felt a chill down his spine. So, his son was blinded by greed today, was it actually because of the influence and instigation of Master Qian?
Some people thought a lot, while others didn't. Mai Hong's words reminded them that on the day of Xu Yunfan's wedding, the dragon and phoenix candles used were said to be different from the pair that the Fang family got, but they were more grand and complicated.
Xu Yunfan did spend a lot of money on his marriage, but he earned more than he spent. Besides, his money didn't come from the wind, so what Mai Hong said was a matter of course, which was too narrow-minded and harsh.
Xu Yunfan had no idea what had happened in the Zheng Mansion.
He asked the servant to go to the orphanage first. When he arrived at Qinxuan Road, he first delivered the meat to the orphanage. The two men in the orphanage happened to be there today. Suddenly, they heard a noise outside the door and turned their heads to look.
For the couples, this kind of knock on the door is the last thing they want to hear.
Here, apart from people who want to abandon their children and knock on the door when no one is around, there are rarely other adults coming.
Usually, such a knock on the door means that a new family has arrived at their orphanage.
Their orphanage is now struggling to make ends meet. The more children there are, the greater the burden. But if a child is left at the door of their orphanage and they don't pick him up, are they just going to watch him be taken away by stray dogs?
Just when the men were feeling distressed, a clear voice rang out, "Excuse me, is anyone home?"
A lighter knock on the door sounded again. This time, a childish voice came, "Dad, are the uncles not home? We've been knocking for so long and no one has come to open the door."
Xu Yunfan put down the sack and tried to look through the crack in the door like a thief. Just as he squinted his eyes, he heard a squeak and quickly straightened up.
The uncle who came to open the door knew that the people outside were a father and son, but when he saw this pair of young and handsome father and son, he was still stunned for a moment, "Excuse me, who are you?" It was impossible for them to find anyone. Who could they come to the orphanage to find?
Xu Yunfan took Xiaobao's hand and said, "My father and I heard that this is an orphanage, so we went to eat at a rich restaurant today and packed some meat back. There was a lot, and we couldn't finish it ourselves, so we thought of giving some to the children as a snack. Please don't mind if you don't like it."
Even though he knew that it was impossible for him to show disdain for someone who might not even be able to eat a bite of meat for half a year, Xu Yunfan still said it.
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