Chapter 301 Two Reasons
Mr. and Mrs. Song were still in the kitchen.
Hearing the two of them discussing how to live in the future, Gu Xixi waved at Lao Qian, indicating that there was no need to go in and disturb them.
As for Lao Qian’s doubts about peach blossoms and plum blossoms.
Gu Xixi smiled and explained in a low voice, "He didn't want to see real peach and plum blossoms. Peach and plum... can also be said to be flowers, but they are not flowers."
Old Qian was getting more and more confused. "It's a flower and it's not a flower? What on earth is this..."
Gu Xixi said, "You see, the orchids in this courtyard are planted by me, while the peaches and plums are the flowers that Mr. Song wants to cultivate himself, that is, the children in our village school."
"The saying 'puppetry of students spread all over the world' means that a teacher has trained many students, and the outstanding ones are all over the world."
Old Qian suddenly realized, "I have heard this sentence before, but I didn't know it was interpreted in this way."
He then said happily, "Since Mr. Song said he wants to train the children in our village, it seems that he has really decided to stay."
After waiting for a while, the Song couple came out of the kitchen.
Mrs. Song greeted her politely, said she was going back to her room to tidy up, and went in first.
Seeing this, Lao Qian and Gu Xixi said goodbye to Mr. Song.
Mr. Song said, "It's rare to have such a beautiful orchid. I'm afraid I won't be able to take good care of it in the future and let it down."
"Boss Gu, could you please stay for a moment and tell me what are the tips for caring for orchids?"
Old Qian is a very smart man. When he saw this, he knew that Mr. Song wanted to keep Gu Xixi alone to talk.
He smiled and said, "There is still a lot of farm work to do in the orchard, so I will leave first."
"Xixi, you are the best at growing things. Teach Mr. and Mrs. Song."
Gu Xixi responded with a smile, "Uncle Qian, take care."
After Lao Qian left, Gu Xixi took out a list and handed it to Mr. Song. "The orchids you planted in your yard are relatively easy to grow. I have prepared the fertilizer and placed it in the west corner of the kitchen."
“I’ve also written down the usual times for watering and fertilizing.”
"If there is anything else wrong, there is a student named Zhang Minglei in the village school. Just tell him to tell me and I will come to your house to treat these orchids."
Mr. Song took the paper and looked at it, then said, "It was already prepared a long time ago, why didn't you take it out just now?"
Gu Xixi smiled and said, "I guess Mr. has something to say to me, so..."
Mr. Song snorted with an ambiguous tone and said, "Since I have retired from the county school, I just want to live a leisurely life for a few years."
"I didn't come to your village voluntarily at first. You are so smart, you should know the reason."
Gu Xixi nodded, "It's hard to refuse a favor."
Mr. Song still lowered his eyes to look at the orchid on the ground, making it impossible for Gu Xixi to see his emotions at the moment.
"Liu Yi was once my student."
Although Gu Xixi was unfamiliar with the name, she still responded, "Master Liu?"
She originally thought that even Master Liu's last name was fake, but she didn't expect it to be real.
Mr. Song did not comment and continued, "When he was young, he was also educated by me. At that time, I was still young and had not yet married. After failing the imperial examination three times, he thought that he was not destined to rise to a high position."
"I decided to teach and educate people as a juren, and I first opened a private school in my home. Liu Yi came at that time."
"He was so outstanding, and he went to the capital to take the imperial examination, but there was no news of him since then."
"Two years ago, I wrote to other students who were serving as officials in other places to inquire about him, but no one knew of Liu Yi."
"But before the New Year, he suddenly came to my house to find me."
Mr. Song smiled and said, "Of course, we haven't seen each other for so long that I can't recognize him. Fortunately, he said that he has been doing well these years and is finally going to Beijing to serve as an official."
"He mentioned Boss Gu to me, saying that with Boss Gu here, I will definitely receive the highest courtesy when I go to Huachidu Village."
"What I saw today actually confirmed what he said."
Gu Xixi asked, "So, you can't refuse his request and agree to teach in the village school?"
Mr. Song finally raised his eyes to look at Gu Xixi, "This is just one of the reasons."
"And this." He took out a letter from his sleeve and gave it to Gu Xixi.
Gu Xixi glanced at Mr. Song in confusion, then unfolded the letter and read it.
This is an invitation letter, inviting Mr. Song to be a teacher in Huachidu Village, Qingtian County.
The language is humble and the words are sincere, which shows the spirit of visiting the thatched cottage three times and the spirit of respecting the wise and humble.
Gu Xixi recognized the handwriting; it was written by Mu Nanzhao.
But the Mu Nanzhao in the letter made her feel very strange.
He would actually lower himself so much to help invite a master for the village?
Mr. Song said, "This is the second reason why I can't refuse."
"It's just a short invitation letter, but it's written so fluently and with exquisite words. The handwriting is even better, it can be used as a model. He is indeed a genius who can win three prizes in the imperial examinations."
"Just based on this letter, I will agree to his request without hesitation."
Gu Xixi bowed her head slightly and said, "Sir, you value talent."
She was secretly worried. After receiving Mu Nanzhao's letter, would Mr. Song also know that Mu Nanzhao was Mr. Chen from the village school?
If so, her relationship with Mu Nanzhao...
Mr. Song glanced sideways and said, "This letter also comes with a five hundred tael silver note."
"Liu Yi said it was the reward given to me by the letter writer."
Gu Xixi frowned and blurted out, "No."
"I should be the one to pay for this."
However, she had spent a lot of money in the past six months, and the next step was to invest in tea gardens and tea making. She still lacked confidence when it came to money.
Mr. Song suddenly smiled, sweeping away his previous solemn expression, "Don't worry, the banknotes will be confiscated."
"As a teacher, I only teach my students wholeheartedly and live on the tuition fees given by their parents. I will never accept money that I shouldn't accept."
"Besides, five hundred taels is too much. If I accept it, I'm afraid my bones will be bent."
Gu Xixi was filled with respect and bowed, "Sir, you have a lot of character. I admire you. Thank you again on behalf of the children!"
Mr. Song waved his hand and said, "I am willing to teach the children to read. No need to thank me."
"It is Boss Gu who is staying here. There is indeed an important matter that needs to be clarified in advance."
Gu Xixi relaxed a little and said with a smile, "Don't worry about the tuition. Most families in the village can afford it now."
"In addition, it is my responsibility to invite you to the village. My child also needs to go to school, and his tuition will be calculated based on your previous salary at the county school. Just let me know."
Mr. Song said, "Then I won't be polite to you."
Gu Xixi smiled in her heart. Mr. Song was a straightforward man. Just as he said, he only took the money that was deserved.
Mr. Song then changed the subject and said, "But I want to talk about something else."
Gu Xixi was stunned.
Then Mr. Song said, "The person who wrote the letter is an old friend of Boss Gu, and they have a deep relationship."
"Boss Gu and I both know who he is, so we won't reveal his name."
It was as if thunder exploded above Gu Xixi's head.
She looked at Mr. Song with gritted teeth, "You know everything."
Mr. Song nodded and said seriously, "I have a request to Boss Gu."
"Of course, whether you agree or not, I will teach in the village school, so this is not a condition, just a request."
Gu Xixi then became serious and said, "Please go ahead."
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