Li Hehua handed the painting to Zhang Tieshan, "Zhang Tieshan, take a look at this."
Zhang Tieshan took the painting puzzledly and unfolded it. Inside was a slightly messy landscape painting. It looked a bit strange because there were quite a few ink stains on it.
This painting doesn't look like it was created by any great calligrapher or painter.
Zhang Tieshan looked at Li Hehua puzzledly, asking her what she meant with his eyes.
Li Hehua pursed his lips, took a deep breath, and pointed at the little guy in his arms with his finger, "Zhang Tieshan, this painting was drawn by the little guy last night."
This sentence stunned Zhang Tieshan. He looked at the painting, then at his son in his arms, and his eyes gradually widened.
He thought that this painting was painted by a scholar, so he thought it was a bit strange, after all, the lines were not smooth, and there were spots of ink. But if this painting was painted by Shulin, it would be incredible. Shulin had never learned calligraphy or painting, and had never even held a brush. How could he draw such a beautiful painting in an instant?
Seeing Zhang Tieshan in doubt, Li Hehua told him what happened yesterday: "Shulin only glimpsed Master Gu's painting yesterday, and he took up a brush and drew it himself last night. The painting was very similar, almost exactly the same as yesterday's painting. I was shocked when I saw it last night, but it's true. Shulin really has a superhuman talent in this, so I wanted to discuss it with you."
Zhang Tieshan had to believe it even if he didn't want to. He stared at his son in his arms, his heart unable to calm down. His Zhang family had been farmers for generations, and no one was literate. He didn't expect that his son would be so talented. How could he not be surprised.
However, Zhang Tieshan was a man who had seen the world after all. After a brief surprise, he immediately calmed down and thought a lot in his mind. However, there was one thing that he thought the same as Li Hehua, that is, he could not delay the child. No matter what the cost, he had to cultivate Shu Lin well.
Zhang Tieshan didn't rush to express his own ideas, but first asked Li Hehua what he thought, "What do you think?"
Li Hehua touched the face of the little guy who was staring at her and said, "I think the child has this talent. We as parents should not bury the child. We should find a way to let Shulin receive the best education. What do you think?"
Zhang Tieshan looked at Li Hehua for a moment and nodded, "I agree with your idea, but this matter needs to be considered in the long run. I have to find out where there are good teachers, and then find a way to ask the teacher to accept Shu Lin."
Li Hehua didn't expect Zhang Tieshan to be so concerned and thoughtful, and he couldn't help but feel a little more favorable towards him, but in fact, it didn't need to be so troublesome.
"Actually, there's no need to go through so much trouble. I have an idea. I want to first look for Master Gu from yesterday, the one who brought the painting here. He is a very learned master. He now runs his own school to teach children. He also drew the painting yesterday. I think he has a very good painting level. It would be great if he is willing to teach us Shulin."
Zhang Tieshan also thought of the teacher from yesterday. The painting he drew was indeed beautiful. Even if he didn't understand calligraphy and painting, he knew that the level was definitely not low. It would be great if he could invite him to teach Shu Lin. The only thing he didn't know was whether he was willing to take Shu Lin in. After all, Shu Lin was different from ordinary children.
"Then is he willing to accept Shulin? After all, Shulin..."
Li Hehua knew Zhang Tieshan's concerns, because this was also her concern, but how could she know if she didn't try. "Master Gu often comes to my place to buy cakes. If I see him, I'll ask him and tell him about Shulin's situation. If he really doesn't want to take Shulin, then we'll find another way."
Zhang Tieshan felt that she was right. This woman was more thoughtful than him in dealing with Shu Lin's problem.
When it was time to close the stall, it was Zhang Tieshan who moved the tables and chairs back to the courtyard on the cart. Li Hehua kissed the face of the little one in her arms, feeling very reluctant to let go, because the little one would soon follow Zhang Tieshan back, and she would not be able to see him again.
The little guy seemed to sense something as well. He held her neck tightly with both hands and would not let go. He buried his little face in her neck and was unwilling to look up.
Li Hehua pursed her lips, slowly walked up to Zhang Tieshan, and handed the little guy over.
Zhang Tieshan looked at the little guy, then at Li Hehua, and did not reach out to pick up the little guy. Instead, he walked to the door alone and said, "I'm leaving."
Li Hehua was surprised. Why didn’t he take the little guy back?
"Hey? Zhang Tieshan, you... aren't you going to take the little guy back?"
Zhang Tieshan paused, turned around and looked over, saying in a light voice, "Now Shulin's enlightenment is the most important thing. If you see that teacher, he will inevitably want to see Shulin, so you should leave Shulin with you first. I will come to see him."
After Li Hehua was surprised, she was delighted. She was more than happy to have Shulin stay here.
Li Hehua felt that Zhang Tieshan was actually a good person, so he personally took the little guy to send Zhang Tieshan to the alley entrance.
Zhang Tieshan left the kid here, and Li Hehua felt that she must find a teacher for Shulin as soon as possible, and she was even more anxious to see Master Gu. She thought that if Master Gu didn't come tomorrow, she would go to Master Gu's school to find him herself.
But fortunately, Gu Zhijin came to dinner the next day.
Gu Zhijin, like his nephew, was impressed by Li Hehua's cooking skills. The beef fried noodles he had the day before yesterday were particularly delicious. He kept thinking about it after he finished eating it. He didn't enjoy the home-cooked food he had yesterday, so he came again during his lunch break today.
"Boss, please make me a bowl of mushroom and chicken rice today, and one more to take away." Gu Zhijin said, handing the food box to Li Hehua, "This is the food box from last time."
Li Hehua was so happy to see Gu Zhijin coming that he quickly took the food box and asked him to sit down. Then he quickly made him a rice bowl and brought it to him personally.
Seeing Master Gu eating, Li Hehua turned around to make another bowl of rice with toppings. After it was ready, he put it in a lunch box and brought it to him, "Master Gu, this meal is ready for you. Just take it back. It won't get cold."
Gu Zhijin had just finished eating. He took out a handkerchief to wipe his mouth, took the food box and thanked her with a smile, "Thank you, boss."
"You're welcome." Li Hehua held the little guy in his arms and sat down next to Gu Zhijin. "Master Gu, I have something I want to ask you for help with."
Gu Zhijin was about to stand up but stopped, "Boss, please go ahead."
"Master, please take a look at this first." Li Hehua took out the little guy's painting and handed it to him.
Gu Zhijin opened it and was stunned when he saw the content of the painting inside. He looked at Li Hehua in confusion, "Boss, who painted this? It's very similar to the painting I brought last time." It's just that the brushstrokes are too immature, as if it was painted by someone who has only learned painting for a few years.
Li Hehua patted the little guy in his arms and said, "Master, this was painted by my son Shulin."
Gu Zhijin was surprised to find that such a young child drew this picture. "This child drew this picture?" This child is so young. Could he have received enlightenment before? It is amazing that he can draw such a picture.
Li Hehua said, "Master Gu, my child has never touched a pen before, nor has he seen a painting. The only painting he has seen was yours the day before yesterday. But after returning home, he picked up a pen and drew it himself."
Gu Zhijin's expression changed from surprise to seriousness, and his gaze towards Shu Lin gradually deepened.
As a scholar, he knew very well that painting requires talent and cannot be learned by hard work. Some people have studied for half their lives and the paintings they produce are only mediocre, while others can achieve great accomplishments in just a few years. All of this is caused by different levels of talent.
The child was so young and had no idea what a pen, ink, paper and inkstone were. However, he was able to reproduce his paintings so accurately after just one look at them. This not only required a photographic memory, but also an innate talent for painting.
This child can no longer be described as talented.
Gu Zhijin knew that since the boss came to him to talk about this, there must be a reason, so he asked: "Boss, why did you come to me..."
Li Hehua put Shulin down, stood up and bowed to Gu Zhijin, "Master, I know you are knowledgeable and your paintings are excellent. I would like to ask you to teach my child how to paint. Master, I don't want my child's talent to be buried. I hope you can accept him."
In fact, Gu Zhijin had already guessed this in his heart, so he was not surprised by Li Hehua's request. To be honest, this child's talent for painting is much higher than his, but he has just started to learn and needs someone to teach him seriously. It is still possible for him to teach him now, but who can be said for sure who will teach whom in the future.
He had seen many knowledgeable people, but he had never seen such a talented painter. He also couldn't bear to see such a good seedling being ruined, so he was willing to teach the child. So he agreed after a moment's hesitation, "Boss, I agree, you can send the child to me, I will teach him personally."
Li Hehua was overjoyed, but he still told Shu Lin's peculiarity without hiding anything. "Master, thank you so much for accepting my child, but there is one thing I can't hide from you: my child's temperament is different from that of normal children. He basically doesn't talk, doesn't pay much attention to people, and doesn't react too much to the outside world. In short... that is..." Li Hehua couldn't say more.
Okay, I looked down at the little guy with a look of helplessness and pity.
Gu Zhijin understood what Li Hehua meant as soon as he heard it. This child is self-isolating.
He had heard of people with such symptoms before. Such people were usually immersed in their own hearts, had no reaction to things outside, didn't like to talk to people, and didn't like to talk, just like this child.
Gu Zhijin looked at the little guy who was snuggling obediently beside Li Hehua and couldn't help feeling pity for him, but he also felt that God was fair. Perhaps his special talent was an extra compensation for him.
Although he knew that the child was special, Gu Zhijin did not change his mind, "Boss, I know the child's situation. I will teach him well according to his situation. You don't have to worry."
Li Hehua was pleasantly surprised. He had never expected that Master Gu was such a kind person. He was willing to accept the little guy even though he knew his condition. He was so grateful that he didn't know what to say. "Master Gu, thank you so much! Thank you!"
Gu Zhijin smiled and said, "Boss, you can prepare the child first, and then send him to my school."
Li Hehua quickly agreed and asked about some things that needed to be prepared for going to school, and wrote them down one by one.
As soon as Master Gu left, Li Hehua picked up the little guy and turned him around, "Baby, Master Gu has accepted you. You can go to school from now on. Are you happy?"
The little guy put his arms around her neck and looked at her.
Li Hehua wanted to share this with Zhang Tieshan, but Zhang Tieshan didn't come today. Li Hehua guessed that he might not have time today, but that was true. Unless farmers had something to do, they would not have the time to rush to town every day.
Then I'll tell him about the little one next time he comes.
With a happy mood, Li Hehua was busy and felt full of strength. When it was time to close the stall, she suddenly stretched out her hands and grabbed the two edges of the table, trying to lift the table up at once like Zhang Tieshan. As a result, she staggered and was fortunately held by a big hand.
Li Hehua turned around and saw that it was Zhang Tieshan.
Li Hehua was embarrassed and asked to change the subject, "Why are you here?" She thought he would not come today.
Zhang Tieshan didn't say anything, but silently lifted the table and moved it to the cart, as easily as if he was carrying a chicken.
Li Hehua felt that all the flesh on his body was in vain and was empty.
Zhang Tieshan moved quickly and in no time he had moved all the tables and chairs. He picked up the prey that was just on the ground and put it all on the cart.
Li Hehua then saw the prey on the ground. It turned out that he was here to sell the prey today, and then he came to see the little guy.
Zhang Tieshan helped push the cart towards the courtyard. Li Hehua didn't know what to say, so he had to tell him that Master Gu had agreed to accept Shu Lin today.
Zhang Tieshan nodded when he heard this, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, which was rare for him. It was obvious that he was happy.
Li Hehua couldn't help but wonder, is the little guy autistic and so quiet, or did he inherit his father's bad habit? Could it be that he has both and they combined to become what he is now?
While Li Hehua was daydreaming, Zhang Tieshan pushed the cart into the yard, but did not leave immediately as usual. Instead, he took out a handful of silver from his lapel and handed it to Li Hehua.
Li Hehua was puzzled, "What for?"
Zhang Tieshan: "Shulin wants to study. This is his tuition fee. Take it."
Li Hehua waved his hands quickly, "No, no, I have money, I will give it to Shu Xiu."
Zhang Tieshan ignored him, still holding out his hand, and said without question: "Take it!"
Li Hehua saw that he had to take it, and she struggled for a while, and finally reached out to take it. In ancient times, men were probably very patriarchal, thinking that supporting a family was a man's job, and they were embarrassed to use women's money, so Zhang Tieshan gave her the money. If she didn't accept it, wouldn't it hurt the man's face?
Then she would accept it. Anyway, all the money would be spent on the little one, and she would not use his money.
Seeing that Li Hehua accepted it, Zhang Tieshan was satisfied and said, "I'm leaving."
Seeing him turning around and leaving, Li Hehua hurriedly called him, "Hey, you forgot your prey, you didn't take the prey!" and pointed at the prey on the cart.
Zhang Tieshan did not stop, but just said, "The prey is for Shulin to eat," and left.
Li Hehua was speechless. How could Shulin finish eating this big rabbit and this big pheasant? It would be good if he could finish a few legs. How long would it take to finish the whole thing?
Li Hehua sighed, kissed the little guy's face, and muttered: "Baby, your dad thinks you are a big eater! Are you?"
The little guy answered her by blinking his big eyes.
Li Hehua patted his little back and said, "Okay, then mom will make different dishes for you. Eat more and try to grow fat."
That night, Li Hehua prepared the chicken and made a pot of clay pot chicken.
Earth pot chicken consists of two parts: chicken and dough.
First, knead a dough with flour, add a little salt and set it aside to rise for a while. This is what you will use to make pancakes.
Then chop the chicken into pieces, clean it, pour oil into the pot, put the garlic cloves into the oil, stir-fry on low heat until golden and wrinkled, then pour ginger, garlic and other spices into the oil and stir-fry until fragrant, put the chicken pieces into the pot, add a spoonful of sugar, a spoonful of cooking wine, and a spoonful of soy sauce, stir-fry evenly, pour in boiling water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for half a minute.
While the chicken is cooking, you can make the pancakes. Divide the dough that has just risen into several equal portions, roll each portion into a ball, and then soak the balls in water to make the pancakes softer and more delicious.
When the dough is almost soaked, take it out one by one, flatten it, pull it into long strips, and stick them on the edge of the pot in order, so that half of the dough is above the soup and half is below the soup. Then cover the pot and simmer for a while.
When the clay pot chicken is out of the pot, put the prepared green and red peppers and fried garlic cloves on the chicken, and the clay pot chicken is ready.
The rich aroma instantly filled the kitchen, and Li Hehua himself was drooling over the aroma. The little guy stared at the pot closely, and it was obvious that he wanted to eat it.
Li Hehua was very satisfied with the effect.
But before eating, Li Hehua took out a large bowl, filled it with earthen pot chicken, and said to the little guy, "Baby, this is for your teacher tomorrow, that is, Teacher Gu. He will be your teacher from now on, and you have to study hard with him. So, if we have anything delicious, we have to think of your teacher."
Teachers are very respected in this era. Their status is almost the same as that of parents. Students will do their best to help teachers when they have problems. Li Hehua thinks that the little guy is still young and doesn't know how to respect his teacher, so she will do it for him. When he grows up and becomes sensible, he will be able to do it himself.
It just so happens that this food is what Master Gu needs, and his children will definitely like it. Besides, it is not something valuable, so Master Gu should accept it.
The chicken Zhang Tieshan brought was particularly large, and he used the large iron pot at home to cook a large pot. The portion was really large, and even if he gave a large bowl to Gu and his son, there would still be a lot left. She and the little one couldn't finish it at all, so Li Hehua thought about it, took out a large bowl and filled it with a bowl, and said to the little one, "Then let's leave a bowl for your father as well. After all, he caught the chicken, so we have to show our gratitude, right?"
The little guy blinked, and Li Hehua knew that he must agree.
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