Chapter 116: Become a Disciple

Aunt Zhong is indeed the know-it-all on the island, and her connections are reflected in this little one. Almost everyone greets her, and she can chat with everyone with a smile. Several children are riding in the car together for the first time, and they are all chattering and having a great time. Mumu rushes to hold Chenchen, but Su Taotao only lets him hold him for a short while before holding him back herself.

There were no child seats in those days. If there was a sudden brake or something, Mumu would not be able to sit steadily. She did not dare to take risks. She used a small strap to secure Chen Chen to her legs, supported the back of the front seat with both hands, and used herself as an artificial table and chair. Loosening the straps a little would not affect his movements.

Su Taotao thought that it was time to ask Engineer Fu to make a child safety seat for Chenchen. After she got her driver's license, she would drive by herself. When she took Chenchen out, Chenchen had to sit alone in the back, so he must have a safety seat.

As Aunt Zhong and everyone chatted and laughed, we soon arrived at the central square.

Aunt Zhong and Mumu were rushing to the train station to pick someone up. Mumu and Fu Yuanhang acted out an inseparable act. This little actor was really funny. Su Taotao decided to give him a few more grilled oysters next time. He deserves great credit for Fu Yuanhang's current cheerful and lively personality.

The supply and marketing cooperative was still crowded with people. Su Taotao held Chen Chen in one hand and held Fu Yuanhang in the other. It was too hot, so Su Taotao didn't use the carrying strap after getting off the bus. Chen Chen's small straw hat rubbed against her and made her feel uncomfortable. After a long time, it seemed a bit strenuous. Fu Yuanhang said, "Sister-in-law, let me carry Chen Chen for a while."

Su Taotao did not refuse, and put Chen Chen on his back, saying, "Hmm, Xiaohang, have you grown a little taller?"

Fu Yuanhang smiled and said, "Maybe it's because I play basketball every day. Mumu also said so."

Su Taotao felt particularly accomplished: "Keep it up and try to grow as tall as your brother."

Fu Yuanhang smiled and nodded: "Okay, I'll try my best." Then I can do more things for you, Fu Yuanhang thought.

Su Taotao pinched Chen Chen's little fat and said, "You too, grow taller and stronger quickly."

The child nodded seriously: "Yeah~~"

After finally getting in line, Su Taotao should have bought more, but Fu Zhengtu, the "laborer", was not there, so she only bought two kilograms of White Rabbit milk candy. It was a rare opportunity to see apples available, so she bought a few more and then checked out.

When they got outside, Chenchen patted Fu Yuanhang on the shoulder and kicked his short legs: "Little uncle~~Let's go~~"

Su Taotao took the child down and let Fu Yuanhang hold him.

Passing by a vegetable stall, Su Taotao bought some celery, green onions and garlic sprouts, and asked the stall owner to find some water plants to tie them together.

Two pounds of White Rabbit Toffees were packed separately, one pound was the food for the two children for the next month, and the other pound was tuition.

The six gifts of suitcases in ancient times required ten pieces of dried meat, as well as celery, red beans, red dates, etc., which each represent a different meaning. For example, celery is the homonym of "skills come from diligence", red beans represent good luck, and red dates mean passing high school early, etc.

Su Taotao's simplified version from the 1970s also has six items. Shuxiu is actually salted pork, but they just use fresh pork belly. It's the same idea anyway, the main point is a thought, and then diligent (celery), smart (scallion), able to calculate (garlic) and write, sweet (White Rabbit milk candy), safe (apple)... In short, they are all good intentions.

Su Taotao had just finished packing the "Six Gifts of Renovation" when Mr. Tang's voice, which was obviously smiling, came from behind them: "I just walked around and didn't see you. I thought you weren't coming today."

Su Taotao naturally didn't mention that she was going to the supply and marketing cooperative to queue up to buy things, so she said, "I was delayed for a while because of something."

Fu Yuanhang bowed to Mr. Tang and said, "Hello, Mr. Tang."

Chen Chen also imitated his uncle and bowed to Mr. Tang: "Hello, Grandpa~~"

The more Mr. Tang looked at the two children, the more he liked them. He stroked his goatee, laughed, and walked forward to take one of them in each hand: "Okay, okay, good kids, good kids, let's go, let's talk about it when we get to my place..."

Anyway, Mr. Tang was certain that they were here to find him.

Su Taotao calculated the time. It would only take seven or eight minutes to walk from the Central Square to Mr. Tang's home at their slow pace. They agreed that Fu Yuanhang would take this bus to leave the island in the future, so it wouldn't be too tiring for Mr. Tang to come over and pick him up.

Su Taotao made up her mind not to mention the matter of taking him to the island for the time being and wait until he wanted to go.

After entering the house, Grandpa Dumb was obviously very happy to see them. He served tea and gave snacks to the two children. He especially liked Dust and kept staring at him intently.

Chenchen was not afraid of him. He gave Chenchen a candy. Chenchen took it and smiled as he took out a candy from his own schoolbag and gave it to him.

Grandpa Dumb happily took the candy from Dust, and rubbed the cleanest part of his body again and again with one hand to make sure there was not a speck of dust. Then he reached out to Dust's little head and touched it gently.

Chenchen held the candy in his mouth, showing his tiny teeth, and looked at him with a smile.

Grandpa Dumb smiled as wide as he could, and couldn't even close his mouth.

After watching the interaction between the old and the young, Su Taotao smiled and took out the "Six Gifts" she had prepared and presented them to Mr. Tang.

"Tang Lao, this is Xiaohang's apprenticeship gift. Thank you for your kindness in recognizing Xiaohang. I hope you will take care of me in the future."

Mr. Tang is not an old-fashioned person and he doesn't like to hear those flowery words. Su Taotao won't say much. Etiquette should not be abandoned and what matters is to be sincere.

Fu Yuanhang took the teacup beside him, bent over, and offered it with both hands: "Teacher, please have some tea."

This was something Mr. Tang had never expected. He had always been free to do what he wanted and never paid attention to these red tapes. In his view, these were just empty formalities and studying hard was more important than anything else.

But at this moment, when he heard Fu Yuanhang say "Teacher, please have some tea", he suddenly felt a sense of responsibility that he had never experienced before. Since ancient times, teachers have been responsible for imparting knowledge, accepting students, and resolving doubts. By accepting Fu Yuanhang as a good student, his skills can be passed on, and he can be considered to have a successor.

Tang Laozhi took the tea with shaking hands, took a sip and put it aside: "Okay, from now on you will be my student, Tang Boyong. The master will lead you to the door, but it is up to you to practice. Only after repeated tempering can steel be made, and dripping water can wear away stone.

There is no limit to learning, and hard work is the only way to success. There is no shortcut to learning. Perseverance is the key, and you should never give up halfway. The teacher hopes that you can persevere and surpass your teacher in the future."

Fu Yuanhang bowed 90 degrees and saluted again: "Please remember the teacher's teachings. I will study hard and live up to the teacher's expectations."

Elder Tang raised Fu Yuanhang's hand with his palm facing up. "Okay, just this once. Don't do it again. I am most afraid of these red tapes. I feel uncomfortable when I hear these flowery words. It is more important than anything else to learn from me."

Fu Yuanhang nodded: "I understand, teacher."

Old Tang pointed at the green onions, garlic and celery he had just placed on the side. He knew what the meaning was at a glance. He stroked his goatee and smiled so hard that his teeth were showing: "Xiao Su, your six gifts are thoughtful and interesting. I like them very much."

I knew when I was on the train that this family were all well-educated and sophisticated people.

Otherwise, you can’t teach such a good child.

At noon, I asked Old Wu to stew the pork belly for the child to eat, and the White Rabbit milk candy could be kept here for the child to eat in the future. He was very happy to receive such a gift for becoming a disciple.