Shao Xi ordered a table of good wine and food in the lobby of Junxiao Tower, and asked the shopkeeper and waiter to take good care of Lao Wu and Ning'er, and promised that he would compensate for the damaged tables, chairs and benches according to the price. The shopkeeper and the waiter naturally agreed happily and did not dare to neglect.
Shao Xi and Bai Jinqing returned upstairs and invited Hu Yushan and others to sit down in the private room.
As soon as he sat down, Han Shaoguang sighed: "I originally thought that only Jin Qing's movement skills were so good, but I didn't expect that Brother Shao's movement skills were not inferior to Jin Qing's. Can you people with both civil and military skills leave some way for us to survive? We can't. I’m both envious and jealous!”
Shao Xi smiled and said: "What is there to envy? The way to cultivate martial arts is the most difficult. Unlike you literati who only need to practice mind skills to improve the meridians, we also have to practice Qi Hai."
Hu Yushan sighed at the side: "Alas! For people like you and Jin Qing who have excellent meridians, even the hard work of cultivation is worth it. After all, we will all be generals and prime ministers in the future, and mediocre people like me, Even if I get some good ideas but don't have the qualifications, how can I not envy you?"
"Brother Yushan is wrong! Although talent in meridians is an innate advantage, without hard work, everything will be in vain. Therefore, the key to success or failure is not what God gives you, but what you can take from God. To what!"
Shao Xi's words made several people present feel excited. This is indeed the truth. Instead of complaining about the injustice of God, it is better to rebel against God on your own. Since God is so stingy that he refuses to give you this, just grab it from Him yourself.
Things in this world have always been like this. When a person is down and helpless, more people choose to add insult to injury and want to make up for it. But if the same person becomes successful, he will find that there are good people around him. He was very considerate and caring. People are so realistic, they always flatter others and suppress others everywhere.
Therefore, never think about what God will give you or what others will give you. Everything can only be obtained by yourself.
A noble person is something you can only meet but cannot ask for. A person who can give you a piece of steamed bun when you are the hungriest is also your noble person. And when you are happy, the person who adds icing on the cake to you may be the biggest villain in your life.
Does Shao Xi have a noble person? Of course! Growing up, I cared about what he ate, what he drank, and taught him literature and martial arts, which made him heartbroken.
If it weren't for Lao Wu, he didn't know what his end would be now! In his heart, Old Wu was not a servant, but his relative, even though this old guy was usually quite out of shape.
Lao Wu, who was sitting downstairs drinking, sneezed loudly, causing snot and saliva everywhere. Ning'er was holding a handkerchief and wiping him, as if taking care of a paralyzed person in bed. Same as stroke patients.
"I wonder which bastard is secretly scolding me behind my back?" Old Wu said to himself.
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"I wonder what kind of movement technique Brother Shao is practicing? When I climbed over the railing just now, I felt that Brother Shao's movement technique was more light and elegant."
Bai Jinqing's question interrupted Shao Xi's emotion.
"What I practice is called the 'Lifeless Body Technique'. It is mainly used for escaping. The emphasis is on the body, and it is especially useful when climbing over obstacles. I think your body technique is more practical and more effective in avoiding other people's attacks. , I don’t know where I got this habit from.”
"When I was four or five years old, my grandfather met a Taoist nun. I was thin and often sick at the time, so I learned this body technique from her, but I haven't seen my master in these years."
"Is the movement technique you practice called 'Flower Dance'?"
"How does Brother Shao know? Back then, Master said that only she and I could master this movement technique. Where did Brother Shao hear about this movement technique?"
"To be honest, it was the old servant downstairs who taught me the Kung Fu. He was also the one who told me about your Kung Fu."
Bai Jinqing looked surprised, "I didn't expect this senior to be a reclusive master. My master once told me that anyone who knows the name 'Flower Dance' must be a master of movement skills."
Shao Xi almost spit out his drink, "Is he the best? He runs like a rabbit and is a noob when caught."
Bai Jinqing waved his hand and said seriously: "You can't say it like that. My master once said that if one can practice body skills to the extreme, although one cannot resist the enemy, one can come and go like the wind, as free and easy as an immortal. , Brother Shao's ability to come and go freely and without hindrance is really enviable."
"You still envy my movement skills? I just saw your movement skills that were like teleportation, and I couldn't be more envious!"
Bai Jinqing knocked the folding fan into the palm of his hand and said excitedly: "How about this, you and I teach each other's body skills, so that both of us brothers have learned two kinds of body skills, wouldn't it be better?"
Shao Xi actually had this intention for a long time, but he was embarrassed to mention it because he didn't know if Bai Jinqing's master had ever told him not to teach his body skills to others. Now that Bai Jinqing proposed it himself, he just wanted it, so he readily agreed.
Zheng Yuanxiu spoke at this time, "I said you two should stop talking about martial arts and why not talk about girls."
Upon hearing this, Bai Jinqing slapped Zheng Yuanxiu on the head.
"You have the nerve to talk about girls? I haven't settled the matter with you just yet. When will you be able to control your big mouth? Don't talk nonsense."
Zheng Yuanxiu rubbed his head and said aggrievedly: "I'm not wrong! You and Miss Liu are in love with each other. Are you thinking all day long that they are all fake? And can you please don't hit me next time? Head? Spring is coming soon."
Everything in this world can be tolerated, but this gossip cannot be tolerated, regardless of gender.
At this time, Bai Jinqing looked at the four gossipy faces in front of him, shook his head helplessly, sighed and said: "Although Miss Liu and I fall in love with each other, her grandfather holds the same views as my grandfather on world governance. Contrary to this, the two families have been arguing about this for many years and have become on the same level. The two of us can only exchange letters privately to express our love."
Shao Xi looked confused after hearing this, "What does this have to do with you two being friends? The two old men have different views on governing the world. That's their business. Why are they talking about marriage for the whole generation of the grandchildren?" Come up."
After hearing Shao Xi's remarks, the other people at the table also looked at him in confusion, thinking that this brother was too bold to speak out. Which family doesn't have to listen to the elders when it comes to marriage? He spoke briskly.
Shao Xi felt a little baffled when he saw several people staring at him. He said bluntly: "Isn't it like this? You are marrying Miss Liu, not his grandfather. Miss Liu is marrying you, not your grandfather. What does the matter between you two have to do with these two old guys? It's simply It's inexplicable that the two of them had a disagreement, which made it impossible for you two to be together."
When several people heard Shao Xi say this, their jaws almost dropped on the table.
Hu Yushan hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Oh, my brother Shao! You must not speak nonsense! Not to mention that he is our teacher, even if he is an ordinary elder, we should not judge ourselves rashly!"
Shao Xi also became energetic at this moment, his neck stiffened and his eyes widened.
"Why do you judge yourself so rashly? You touch your conscience and say, do you think so in your heart? The love between a man and a woman is a matter of two people. The elders can at most give some advice and serve as a reminder. , what kind of words are you inserting yourself into and interfering now? Especially for this inexplicable reason, what does statecraft have to do with marrying a wife and having children? Inexplicable, inexplicable!"
Several people were dumbfounded when they heard what Shao Xi said. This was the first time they heard someone dare to say such rebellious words and dare to question the decisions of their teachers and elders, but they felt it was very reasonable.
Shao Xi patted Bai Jinqing on the shoulder and said: "Brother, I support you! Don't be afraid, move forward bravely! For your own love, for your own happiness! If these two old guys leave it to me, I won't believe you. I can’t deal with them.”
Bai Jinqing said to Shao Xi with a mournful face: "Brother Shao, if my grandfather hears what you said, he will probably kick you out tomorrow. You'd better take care of yourself!"
Shao Xi smiled evilly, "Of course I won't do it forcefully. There must be a strategy for everything. Tell me, what are your grandfather's preferences?"
"My grandfather only likes reading, copying, writing, and teaching books. What's wrong?"
"Not really, I'm just going to do whatever I want."
Several people looked at Shao Xi now, unable to believe that this was the high-spirited young man at the poetry meeting before. At this time, what they see in their eyes is a cunning and scheming little fox, the kind who will count the money for you after you sell him.
Zheng Yuanxiu slapped his forehead and said: "Oops, I almost forgot! Tomorrow all the students will go to the academy to thank their master and perform the ceremony of binding. I haven't prepared anything yet, and I don't know if it will be too late to buy it tomorrow morning. I'm afraid the dried meat is already there. It was robbed.”
Shao Xi looked at Zheng Yuanxiu helplessly, "Brother, have you forgotten where you are sitting now? This is a restaurant! Just ask the shopkeeper to pack a portion for everyone. Why bother running out to buy it tomorrow morning? You Can’t you think about the problem in another way?”
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Several people looked at Zheng Yuanxiu like an idiot, making Zheng Yuanxiu go crazy.
"Why are you looking at me like that? I just didn't react for a moment."
Shao Xi put his thumb on his chin and asked, "Aren't you tired of giving these things away all year round? Don't you, gentlemen, get tired of keeping them?"
"This is a ritual. These things must be given. Of course, many disciples will also give other gifts. The children of the princes and nobles will even give some expensive calligraphy, paintings and jade to please Mr. Wang. We Of course the average poor scholar cannot afford to give it away."
"It's vulgar, it's too vulgar! I'm not saying that it's vulgar to give gifts of dried meat and wine, I'm saying that it's too vulgar to send calligraphy, paintings, and jade articles. If you want to give them, of course you should give them something innovative. It's not about being expensive, but it's about being clever."
Han Shaoguang asked curiously: "Brother Shao, do you have any innovative ideas? I wonder what gifts Brother Shao will give you tomorrow?"
"It's a secret for now, but it's sure to surprise you all."
"cut--!"
The few people who stretched their necks and waited for the answer suddenly lost interest...
