Wang Wuyang kept his word and rushed to serve his master before dawn the next day.

He was said to be serving the master, but he couldn't even cut a watermelon properly. He could only fan Zhao Hao and serve tea and water.

What's the point of having such a disciple?

Zhao Hao ordered him to learn how to make the bed, sweep the courtyard, and massage his master's back and legs...

Wang Wuyang was a child of an aristocratic family, conceited about his genius, but when had he ever done such chores that only inferior people could do? He knelt beside the recliner and massaged Zhao Hao's legs, while aggrievedly saying, "Master, why did you let your disciple learn to do such chores that only inferior people could do?"

Zhao Hao lay in the chair, feeling comfortable without even raising his eyelids, and asked, "What do you think?"

"I asked Master because I couldn't figure it out." Wang Wuyang said in a muffled voice.

"You ask others about everything. What's the point of having a brain?" Zhao Hao said unhappily. Can I tell you that I'm just bored and want to torment you for fun?

"Yes, Master..." Wang Wuyang lowered his head thoughtfully. Once he started thinking hard, the strength of his hands' movements became less important.

"Be gentle!" Zhao Hao was pinched so hard that it hurt, so he opened his eyes and glared at him.

Wang Wuyang quickly slowed down his movements and suddenly realized, "I understand, Master. You are tempering my character!"

"Not so stupid..." Zhao Hao was reminded by him and immediately had an excuse. He said seriously, "You are too impetuous and too proud. You don't even understand the principle that modesty brings benefits while arrogance brings harm. Why do you keep talking about pursuing the ultimate truth?"

"Yes, Master..." Wang Wuyang couldn't help but feel ashamed, thinking back to the time when he had been arrogant and looked down on everyone, even his uncle who was the leader of the literary world. He was really arrogant and impetuous!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sweat like a pig, and said with shame: "Luckily I met Master, otherwise if I continued to be arrogant, I would not even be able to be a good person, let alone pursue the great way!"

"That's good to know... easy to press." Zhao Hao nodded with satisfaction. He thought it was a good thing that this guy was too smart. He figured out everything in his mind, saving him the trouble of talking nonsense.

"Yes!" Wang Wuyang's expression immediately changed, and he began to massage his master's legs seriously again, saying, "Master, don't worry. From now on, I will never talk about pursuing the great way again. I will follow your teachings and make a fresh start, starting with massage. I will buy some meridian books for reference, and then go to Yangzhou to learn from the master. I will definitely massage you well."

"Well, this boy is teachable." Zhao Hao became more and more satisfied. He thought that having too many apprentices like this was never too much. He could take in a few more if he found suitable ones. He could even save the money on hiring maids and servants.

However, he was not so crazy as to let Wang Wuyang learn massage. He waved his hand and said, "The autumn exam is coming soon. You should not be distracted. It is the right thing to do to concentrate on studying hard and get a good rank."

"Yes, Master." Wang Wuyang agreed honestly this time, no longer saying anything about what's so good about those crappy books. I can pass the imperial examination by writing articles with my feet.

"Well, you are Wang Yanzhou's nephew, and now you are my apprentice. If you don't pass the exam and get the first place, we elders will lose face." Zhao Hao encouraged him again: "Do you dare to say that you can definitely pass the exam and get the first place?"

“I…” Wang Wuyang was about to speak arrogantly, but suddenly remembered his master’s teachings, and immediately said humbly: “Disciple will work hard and not let Master down!”

"Study hard when you have time, attend more literary gatherings, and I'll guide you..." Zhao Hao had always wanted to give Master Zhao another helper, but he couldn't bring himself to ask. It was crazy enough to let his nephew teach his uncle, and now he's got a disciple to give orders, doesn't Master Zhao have any dignity?

Zhao Hao quickly changed the topic and asked, "Did you bring your servant here?"

"The servant stayed in Suzhou. I am here to serve the master. How can I bring a servant with me?" Wang Wuyang didn't know why he suddenly asked this.

"It's right not to bring it. You need to do everything yourself and practice it yourself so that you can cultivate your character as soon as possible." Zhao Hao said something nonsense and ended the topic.

"Yes, I will remember Master's teachings." Wang Wuyang nodded in agreement, but couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Master, don't people think with their hearts? Why did you ask me to use my brain just now?"

Zhao Hao's face darkened, thinking that this question was very complicated to answer.

Wang Wuyang saw that he looked unhappy, and immediately admitted his mistake: "It was my fault, I was too impetuous. Before I have tempered my character, I will not ask Master any more questions."

"That's better." Zhao Hao breathed a sigh of relief, and then he saw a chubby head peeking out of the door.

"Hey, isn't this Boss Tang?" Zhao Hao greeted him with a smile, "You've gained weight again."

Seeing that Zhao Hao was in a good mood, Tang Youde dared to come in bravely. He was really scared of this kid.

Tang Youde greeted Zhao Hao while putting down the large and small packages of gifts. "The business of the Gongzi Restaurant is so hot that there is no place to park on the street. I asked someone to park the carriage on the south side of the bridge and walked here."

Seeing Tang Youde bringing generous gifts, Zhao Hao's smile became more friendly. He glanced at Wang Wuyang and said, "Why don't you bring a chair to Boss Tang? This kid has no sense of vision at all."

"Book boy?" Boss Tang glanced at Wang Wuyang.

"No, he's my new disciple." Zhao Hao said calmly, "He's setting the rules."

"Are you here to learn business from this young master?" Boss Tang ignored Wang Wuyang who was serving tea and water, and sat down next to Zhao Hao.

There was no need for Zhao Hao to explain to him, so he just nodded vaguely.

"When I heard you talking to that young couple about opening a hotel on the boat, I knew that with your ability, you would definitely make a lot of money." Tang Youde looked like he knew it all along. But he regretted it deeply. He just thought it was ridiculous to open a hotel in this shabby place like Caijia Lane, so he naturally didn't say anything.

But who could have imagined that in less than two months, the Wei Ji Xian restaurant located in Cai Jia Lane would have become famous in Jinling!

Anyone who has eaten at Wei Ji Xian always praises the food, boasting that it is unique in the world and rare in heaven. They say that after eating a meal at Wei Ji Xian, the aftertaste will linger on your lips and teeth for three days, and after ten days, all delicacies from land and sea taste like chewing wax, and you dream of going there for a second meal.

Unfortunately, Wei Ji Xian only has ten tables, only 20 seats a day, and only accepts reservations three days in advance. This makes countless diners who come here to admire the restaurant disappointed, and they can only let the servants take money and queue outside the store, often having to wait for seven or eight days before they can reserve a table.

It is said that a wealthy customer offered one hundred taels of silver in order to taste the delicious food in advance, hoping that someone would transfer the reservation, but a table was still hard to get.

This made Tang Youde regret it so much. If he had a little vision and tried to persuade Zhao Hao, he could have bought a share. How could he be like this now, watching others get rich while he drooled?

ps. The leader has sent me an update, thanks to my book friend 'Wang Sun Wuyang'... Please recommend and collect it~~~~