eurekapd Chapter 61: It's really not the right time
Chapter 61: It's really not the right time
Cao Shuqing was overjoyed.
The middle-aged man didn't know who he was, but he knew who the middle-aged man was.
This person is none other than the principal of Ziguang Academy, the great scholar Pei Hongmiao.
He has been staying here for a month just for today.
He also hired the two little beggars in order to find an opportunity to get close to them and win Pei Hongmiao's favor.
Now the goal has been achieved. Pei Hongmiao is a person who loves and cherishes talents, and he really took the initiative to invite him. But this is not enough. What he wants to do is not only to be a student of Ziguang Academy, but also to be Pei Hongmiao's disciple.
He showed a longing look, and a little shyness on his face: "As a student, I am more than happy to do so. But I come from a farming family, and I can't get a recommendation letter of any importance. I am already eight years old this year, and I still have two years to take the exam for the scholar!"
Pei Hongmiao laughed: "Letter of recommendation? That's not a difficult thing!"
Seeing that the child was so young, yet responded appropriately and spoke elegantly with a scholarly air, he couldn't help but admire him even more, and looked at him with even more kindness.
Cao Shuqing raised his head and asked in surprise, "Really? Could this uncle be able to help me?"
He acted very well and the surprise was just right, which made Pei Hongmiao appreciate him even more.
This child must have been delayed in the private school in the countryside, otherwise, he would have been able to be admitted to the prodigy class of Ziguang Academy.
When he meets a younger generation who is outstanding, well-mannered and has good character, he is very willing to help him.
What's more, he also wanted to accept a few outstanding disciples. As a great scholar, sometimes he also hoped that his students would be all over the world!
With this plan in mind, I looked at Cao Shuqing again. The little boy had a straight back, an upright figure, a handsome face, and eyes that sparkled with joy and happiness.
This child could be accepted as a disciple after he enters Ziguang Academy.
Pei Hongmiao said: "There are some ways. If you are willing, go to Ziguang Academy to report tomorrow!"
Cao Shuqing happily bowed and said, "Thank you, uncle!"
Pei Hongmiao nodded at him, turned and left.
"Cao Shuqing!" A voice came suddenly.
Cao Shuqing turned around and saw Master Zhou coming towards him.
He was startled and bowed: "Master!"
"Didn't you ask for leave to stay home to observe mourning? Why are you here in the county?"
Cao Shuqing's face changed slightly. He turned back unconsciously and saw that Pei Hongmiao had stopped.
Master Zhou also saw Pei Hongmiao, and he hurried over to greet him: "My name is Zhou Xiaowen, and I am honored to meet you, Principal Pei!"
Pei Hongmiao also bowed in return: "Master Zhou, I have heard of you!"
Zhou Xiaowen was somewhat flattered: "It's my honor!"
Pei Hongmiao pointed at Cao Shuqing and asked, "Do you know him?"
Zhou Xiaowen nodded: "This child is from Taohua Village in Baiwu Town. He has been studying in my private school for two years. A month ago, his father died unexpectedly, and he asked for leave to stay at home to observe mourning!"
Pei Hongmiao smiled slightly.
Cao Shuqing was alert in his heart, and quickly revealed a sad look: "My widowed mother was heartbroken by the death of my father, and she became seriously ill. Now she is bedridden, and the town clinic is unwilling to treat her. I am anxious and came to the county town to ask. If possible, I want to bring my widowed mother here for treatment!"
Pei Hongmiao looked at him and smiled meaningfully, but said nothing. After saying hello to Zhou Xiaowen, he left.
This smile made Cao Shuqing unable to understand his thoughts for a moment.
Everything was going smoothly, all because of Zhou Xiaowen, he showed up at the wrong time and was too talkative!
Zhou Xiaowen was completely unaware of the resentment in Cao Shuqing's heart, and said with concern: "Shuqing, mourning for your father is a big deal, but your studies cannot be delayed. It just so happens that I came to this bookstore to buy books today. Come in with me, and I will buy you two books to take home and read!"
Cao Shuqing suppressed his anger and said, "Thank you, Master!"
Zhou Xiaowen asked with concern: "Does the county clinic have any advice on your mother's illness? Can it be cured?"
Cao Shuqing had lied once, so he looked calm when he spoke again: "My mother was too sad. The doctor at the clinic said that heart disease needs to be treated with heart medicine!"
Zhou Xiaowen sighed softly. There is no medicine for this heart disease. After all, the medicine is no longer in this world.
It's just a pity for the child. In the past two months, the child's academic performance has improved by leaps and bounds. He almost has a photographic memory and his learning progress has taken a big step forward. He is almost ready to give him special care and training.
But he wanted to go home to observe mourning, which was a matter of human ethics, so he could not stop him.
Fortunately, in the countryside, mourning usually only takes three months, so you won’t miss much schoolwork.
Zhou Xiaowen bought four books for Cao Shuqing, and told him not to neglect his studies even though he was sad, and also indicated that he would focus on cultivating him.
If this had happened two months ago, Cao Shuqing would have been happy and proud, but now he only felt contempt.
What does it matter if a small town teacher is given more focus in training?
In his previous life, he was admitted to Baizhang Academy and studied hard for four years before he passed the examination and became a scholar, which gave him the opportunity to enter Ziguang Academy.
Now that he has created opportunities, he can enter Ziguang Academy at the age of eight. Zhou Xiaowen, this shabby private school, is not even worthy of carrying his shoes!
But he gladly accepted the book Zhou Xiaowen bought for him.
The book is expensive, and he didn't ask for it on his own initiative.
Meng Yu's anti-terrorism training was very successful. During this period, when customers came to the store, Zhao Susu no longer sat there waiting for people to speak first. She would take the initiative to greet them, and her voice was no longer as soft as a mosquito, and she could communicate normally.
Without her around, Zhao Susu sold seven ready-made garments by herself and also received four custom orders.
She smiled more and more often, and in that smile, there was a slowly rising confidence.
She didn't restrain Meng Yu, but only told her to be careful when playing outside and to come back on time for dinner.
She can finally take charge of the shop's affairs on her own.
Meng Yu was very happy. She bought some snacks, went back to Taohua Village, and gave the snacks to Doctor Zhang.
Mrs. Zhang was so happy that she laughed from ear to ear. How could the farmers be willing to eat such a thing?
"Oh, Xiaoyu, your mother is so polite? She is so busy and can't get away, but she still asked someone to send these snacks? How can this be so embarrassing?"
"My mother said that she was injured thanks to Uncle Zhang and Grandma Zhang!"
"Hey, that's all trivial. Didn't your uncle Zhang collect the medical fees? It's all as he should do, as he should do!"
Meng Yu pouted her lips, frowned, and said angrily, "It's all because of that bad guy who killed the pig. He's so bad!"
Mrs. Zhang paused, then smiled and said, "Xiao Yufan, that bad guy who killed the pig is dead. He can't bully your mother anymore!"
Meng Yu widened his eyes, showing hesitation, disbelief, and confusion.
"That butcher Cao deserved it. Who told him to do all those sneaky things? He was pushed into the water and drowned. What a sin!"