The Headmaster is well aware of Mr. Yu Shan’s temperant, and with a smile, he refrained from ntioning the matter of apologies again. In this incident, the Headmaster is inclined toward Brother Shengsheng. This affair was not instigated by Brother Shengsheng and his two brothers; quite the contrary, they helped those in need as they encountered unfairness along the way. Moreover, the doctor said that although the children’s injuries appeared severe, they were actually just superficial wounds and would heal in a few days: "Old Dong, how are these children so strong?" Fan He is very formidable in academics, but when it cos to fighting, he’s rather weak. So Brother Shengsheng and his brothers took on six people all at once.
Mr. Yu Shan proudly said: "These grand-disciples of mine began practicing martial arts at the age of four; even now, they practice martial arts every morning. That’s why these kids are as robust as little tigers." Elders surely love children who are healthy and spirited.
The Headmaster, stroking his long beard, said: "Old Dong, Brother Feifei is talented and diligent; I’m considering recomnding him to Elder Wen. What do you think?"
Mr. Yu Shan’s eyes brightened, but he didn’t imdiately agree: "I’ll go back and ask Zichang, and I’ll reply to you later. How’s that?"
Mr. ng replied with a smile: "Alright."
Brother Shengsheng and his brothers followed Mr. Yu Shan ho. On their way back, Brother Xuxu held Mr. Yu Shan’s arm and said: "Master, when mother punishes us, please speak kindly on our behalf!"
Mr. Yu Shan laughed and said: "You were helping others this ti, your mother won’t punish you."
Brother Xuxu shook his head and said: "Master, mother will definitely punish us. Master, you must speak well of us then!" The thought of copying the Thousand Character Classic ten tis made Brother Xuxu feel a sense of impending doom.
Mr. Yu Shan cheerfully agreed: "Alright."
Yueyao had been in the studio and only ca out at dinner ti. Seeing the appearance of the three brothers, Yueyao imdiately knew they had been fighting again: "Got into a fight again?"
Upon seeing Yueyao’s stern look, Brother Shengsheng and Brother Feifei obediently lowered their heads, while Brother Xuxu looked at Mr. Yu Shan eagerly.
It was the first ti Mr. Yu Shan saw Yueyao angry, and receiving Brother Xuxu’s plea, he smiled and explained the cause and effect to Yueyao: "We can’t bla the brothers for this. Seeing their classmates bullied, they stood up against it, which is comndable."
Yueyao’s expression softened sowhat. Although this situation wasn’t initiated by Brother Shengsheng and his group, fighting was still wrong, and punishnt should not be exempted, though it wouldn’t be as severe as last ti: "You’ve been learning Analects with the teacher for two months now, copy down what you’ve learned."
Hearing that they had to write out the Analects, Brother Xuxu’s face turned sour. But seeing Yueyao’s displeased expression, he dared not seek help from Mr. Yu Shan.
After dinner, Mr. Yu Shan spoke to Yueyao about the matter the Headmaster brought up: "Yueyao, Elder Wen is a Great Scholar of our ti, if Brother Feifei can beco his disciple, his future will be promising."
Yueyao was greatly surprised: "The Elder Wen you ntioned, could he be the Old Mr. Wen who wrote ’Ancient Prose Collection’?"
Mr. Yu Shan nodded: "Indeed, it is him. It’s Elder ng who sees Brother Feifei as a promising talent, which prompted this idea. Elder ng and Elder Wen share a friendship of over thirty years, and Elder ng is well aware of Elder Wen’s tastes; his words imply that Brother Feifei ets Elder Wen’s standards."
Yueyao was overjoyed: "If this can succeed, I won’t have to worry about Brother Feifei."
Mr. Yu Shan grinned: "You don’t have to handle this matter; focus on preparing the art exhibition." Mr. Yu Shan holds a great reputation in the art world, but still has a certain gap compared to the all-knowing Elder Wen.
Yueyao was delighted to act as the carefree shopkeeper.
The next day, Mr. Yu Shan took Brother Feifei to visit Elder Wen. Although Elder Wen trusts Elder ng, he is getting on in years, and this student might be his last. Ordinary people are extrely exacting when it cos to closed-door disciples, and Elder Wen is no exception. He did not imdiately agree, but planned to observe first.
With such an outco, Mr. Yu Shan was already very satisfied, bluntly praising Yueyao for her effective teaching: "Children should be strictly educated!" Thinking of his two grandsons, both talented yet still unaccomplished due to lack of proper guidance.
Brother Feifei was not too happy about separating from Brother Shengsheng and Brother Xuxu: "Mother, neither my brother nor my younger brother are coming, just alone. Mother, I don’t want to go."
Yueyao felt very pleased; the fact that Brother Feifei considered his brother and younger brother demonstrated her successful education.
Xiang Wei laughed and said: "You silly child, do you know who Old Mr. Wen is? He is a Great Scholar of our ti, respected even by your mother; if you can beco his disciple, it would be a trendous blessing for you."
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