??Chapter 604: Chapter 605: Extrely Talented_1
Chapter 604: Chapter 605: Extrely Talented_1
Tianniu, who had been utterly bored lying in bed and daydreaming, watched as Qiao Yuanming brought in that sheet of problems. Thinking it was just another one hitting a wall, she didn’t pay much attention, since Muniang had already explained those problems to her, and she found them amusing.
“Tianniu, take a look. Another one’s just co to propose as a tutor. Do you think he’s suitable?”
With a casual glance, Tianniu saw the na Zhao Jiangshui and felt a surge of joy inside her, nearly bouncing off the bed. She quickly said, “Yes, yes, I need to pay my respects to my teacher right away, this master is so learned!”
Qiao Yuanming, not understanding, only held back Tianniu from getting up, “Your injuries haven’t healed yet. Let’s wait for another day.”
But how could Tianniu wait? Her heartthrob had co knocking at her door; she absolutely had to et him. Throwing on an outer garnt haphazardly, she said, “I’m all better, Dad, don’t worry. It’s not often that such an erudite teacher passes by—you can’t miss such an opportunity!”
Zhao Jiangshui had been sitting outside for less than the ti it takes to finish a half-cup of tea when Tianniu hurried out. The wound on her back still hadn’t healed, burning painfully; in fact, she was just forcibly holding herself together.
“Zhao Jiangshui!” Tianniu called out excitedly.
Zhao Jiangshui looked at her lively appearance, still full of vigor, and he kind of set his mind at ease.
“Why are you here? Could it be that you missed ?” Tianniu said gleefully.
Zhao Jiangshui turned the conversation away, “I thought you had been beaten and couldn’t get out of bed—that’s why I ca to check on you.”
In her heart, Tianniu was still happy; his concern for her ant he didn’t despise her that much.
Zhao Jiangshui glanced at her and, seeing she didn’t seem like soone who had been beaten, stood up and said, “Since you’re alright, I’ll be leaving now.”
He didn’t even understand why he had impulsively co, especially after seeing that she was fine, which made him feel like a fool.
However, Tianniu caught hold of him, “Who said I’m fine? I have a huge gash on my back. I can’t even get out of bed.” It seed she had moved the wound, and Tianniu hissed in pain.
Zhao Jiangshui imdiately stopped in his tracks, “Don’t move around, why did you get out of bed if the wound isn’t healed?”
“It’s because you ca,” Tianniu blurted out without thinking.
Zhao Jiangshui’s fair face turned red; he had never interacted with girls like this before. Suddenly hearing sothing that sounded like a confession, he felt embarrassed himself.
Tianniu quickly corrected herself, “No, no, that’s not what I ant. I ant, isn’t it rare for soone to co proposing as a tutor? You know, I’ve always liked studying, but sadly, no tutor is willing to teach . I think you are pretty great, and you are a scholar too; such a fine title, you definitely could teach
a lot. I got so excited that I hurried over.”
Zhao Jiangshui’s mouth twitched violently; it wasn’t that no one was willing to teach her, it was she who had driven them away. Just as he entered, he had encountered a teacher who’d been rejected here.
“But I couldn’t answer that question either, still…”
“Which question? That was just sothing I wrote on a whim, being unsolvable is the best answer, and you, Zhao Jiangshui, are the only one who achieved it!” Tian Niu solemnly spouted nonsense.
Just then, Qiao Yuanming ca in with tea, spotted Zhao Jiangshui, and smiled as he said, “Master, please have a seat. It is rare for my daughter to have a tutor who can teach her, so please do not disdain us. Na your price, and as long as it is within our ans, we will certainly et it.”
Qiao Yuanming’s attitude was sincere, which made Zhao Jiangshui feel too embarrassed to decline, especially with Tian Niu looking at him so eagerly. In a mont of heat, he agreed.
Muniang had originally intended to match Tian Niu with Jianghe, but now that Tian Niu evidently had soone she liked, Muniang naturally would not ddle and draft a Love Match; when it ca to marriage, it was best to let her decide for herself.
That evening, Qiao Yuanming told Madam Liu about hiring a new master, and when he ntioned that Tian Niu had agreed to it herself, she was overjoyed. Her daughter would finally settle down—a truly great matter.
However, upon seeing Zhao Jiangshui himself the next day, Madam Liu felt nervous. Even though he had credentials as a scholar, a person of distinction indeed, the way her daughter looked at him seed conspicuously inappropriate.
Zhao Jiangshui was so young and had a refined appearance. Tian Niu was Madam Liu’s own flesh and blood, and she knew her well. Despite having many brothers, she had never looked at a man with such eyes. Madam Liu surmised that the person Tian Niu had previously spoken of liking was likely him.
What if sothing untoward happened while her daughter was alone with such a man? At that mont, Madam Liu was not inclined to trust Zhao Jiangshui’s character. She initially considered firing him, but thinking of her daughter’s rare fondness and fearing to push her away, which might result in her refusal to marry at all, Madam Liu decided to keep him. His presence would keep Tian Niu more settled.
Madam Liu then made a point to have Qiao Yuanming keep watch at all tis at ho. Whenever Zhao Jiangshui ca to teach, he was to keep an eye on the situation.
anwhile, Muniang was busy with Mrs. Lin’s wedding preparations and so Madam Liu had not shared her concerns, not wanting to trouble her with worries. After all, it was her own daughter’s affair—how could she constantly bother soone else with it?
In the blink of an eye, three months passed, and the Zhao Family’s ho was decorated inside and out with lively celebration, the firecrackers bursting with noise. They invited all the neighbors; Mr. Zhao, dressed in a crimson festive gown with a bright red flower pinned to his chest, bowed and thanked each guest with gratitude, making the atmosphere exceptionally lively.
When the auspicious hour arrived, Mr. Zhao hurriedly mounted a tall horse and, leading a procession of carriages, went to fetch his bride.
Mrs. Li, who had long been envious of Mr. Zhao, peered at the scene and could not help grinding her teeth in anger, “She’s just a widow remarrying, yet she’s making such a big spectacle. Isn’t she ashad? If it were , I wouldn’t even have a wedding feast, I’d just sneak into the man’s house and be done with it. What’s with this grandeur?”
Others, however, ridiculed her, “Mrs. Li, you’re just jealous, aren’t you? Both widows, yet Mr. Zhao didn’t fancy you, preferring soone else. Oh, I heard that you even dangled the businesses left by your deceased husband as bait, but Mr. Zhao never took any notice, did he?!”
Incensed, Mrs. Li retorted, “That’s because he has no taste!”
Everyone laughed uproariously.
Mr. Zhao, of course, had no mind to pay attention to these petty disturbances. All his thoughts were on Mrs. Lin; he had dread of marrying her since his youth, often imagining her in a wedding dress. He had thought such dreams wouldn’t co to fruition, but today, against all odds, his dream had co true. Mr. Zhao couldn’t contain his delight. All the way, he felt buoyant and full of zest, as if he had rejuvenated by ten years.
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