Hearing this, Shen Gui frowned and asked in confusion, "Brother Chen, what do you mean?"
"Brother Shen, don't pretend to be confused because you understand. The bet between Shen Ji Bu Xing and Shi Jun seems to be a loss, but in fact you have made a lot of money."
"To put it bluntly, next spring, if your son is not in the top three of the high school gold medal list, so what?"
"The bet is void. My son received Shijun's teachings for nothing, but Shen Ji didn't have to pay anything."
"On the contrary, if your son is among the top three on the gold list, it will be a great joy."
"Those of us who are businessmen, it seems that money leads the way and we are extremely prosperous."
"But in fact, we are at the bottom among scholars, farmers, industry and commerce."
"It's not a loss at all to exchange half of the family property for a Jinshi in the family."
"What's more, the poet has now taken out rare items such as silk. I wish you Shen Ji to become an imperial merchant."
"Before the spring of next year, the business can be doubled. All in all, there will be no losses."
"Who wouldn't want to do such a good deal?"
Chen Huaian spoke so clearly that if Shen Gui continued to act stupid, it would appear to be his fault.
But even so, the fat, white and wealthy face was still frowning and turning red.
Apparently he was angry.
When Gu Beichuan said these words before in the Gu Mansion, he just felt that the other party was a money-obsessed man, and the lion opened his mouth.
It wasn't until later that my son said that the other party was talented and good at teaching, that he believed that he was really worth the price.
It was only now that Gu Beichuan used an unheard-of new cloth to help him win the imperial merchant selection in one fell swoop that he felt that this transaction was worth it.
But now, these people are blatantly telling him that they want to get involved too.
Really irritating.
Even Shen Liangfu looked unhappy.
He believed that studying under a teacher should be a very sacred thing. It is indecent to weigh money and gains in such a philistine way.
"Brother Shen, I don't actually have to ask you to help me with this."
"The rest of us can find our own channels."
"I can also see Mr. Shi in person, but it's just a little more twists and turns."
"Why do you have to hurt us for such a trivial matter?"
"If it goes through, wouldn't it be nice if our children study under the same roof and have some kind of friendship, and we can help each other in the future?"
At that time, everyone had different opinions and followed the advice.
After a long time, Shen Gui could only sigh.
He really didn't expect that so many people would now be clamoring for something that he once didn't care about.
After all, he is shallow and his vision is not ruthless enough.
"Of course I can help convey your demands."
"It's just that whether Shijun agrees or not, and who he agrees to and who he doesn't agree to, is beyond my control."
When everyone heard this, they were overjoyed and said, "That's right. Brother Shen can help with the introduction. The rest is entirely up to Shi Jun."
Just like that, the matter was settled.
The time was pushed back three or four days, and the documents from the court came down.
Shen Gui and Uncle Fu took the documents and finally set off back to Huainan.
…
In Nanshan Residence, Gu Beichuan frowned and looked at the person in front of him in surprise.
I saw this man, with ragged clothes and unkempt hair, and a bag on his back. At a rough look, it should be some medicinal herbs.
If they met on the street, Gu Beichuan would most likely mistake the other person for a beggar.
However...this is not the case.
"Are you the friend the monk said?"
"You call him a monk?"
"Otherwise? What do you call him?"
"No one knows his last name. People in the world only address him as Demon Buddha."
"Devil Buddha? It sounds like a powerful nickname. Can you elaborate on it?"
At this time, the beggar changed the subject: "My name is Li Dongbi. He asked me to protect you for three years, but he did not serve you as a slave."
"So from now on, except in situations of life and death, don't call me."
"Also, since I'm working for you, you have to provide the clothes, food, and shelter."
"If it doesn't make sense, I'll stay here. If it does, then go find the monk you mentioned and ask him to hire someone else."
This..., after hearing this, even Gu Beichuan couldn't help but frown.
If this is regarded as a transaction, then this person's service attitude is really a bit bad.
"Senior, just stay in Nanshan for now. As for the clothes and food, they will be delivered immediately."
After hearing this, Li Dongbi turned to leave, but was stopped.
"Senior, the monk said before he left that he would ask senior to bring me superior internal skills and mental methods. I wonder if senior will bring them?"
"Take it, take it." Li Dongbi curled his lips, seeming a little impatient.
"It's just that this mental method has always been passed down orally, and I have never brought the rubbings with me. After I wash up, I will write it to you. After you keep it in your heart, burn it."
After saying that, Li Dongbi ignored Gu Beichuan and walked impatiently towards Nanshan Residence.
After he left, Gu Beichuan rubbed his nose.
This man is really a master.
If ordinary people haven't washed themselves for such a long time, they might be infected with a foul odor.
But standing next to this person, Gu Beichuan did not smell the slightest odor, but instead had the slightest hint of medicinal fragrance.
It's really incredible.
After washing up, Li Dongbi changed into white clothes and trimmed his beard and hair. He actually... looked a bit handsome!
Then he started to feast. It is worth mentioning that although Li Dongbi ate a lot and quickly, he looked very elegant when eating.
It's also strange.
After eating and drinking, he even burped.
Seeing Gu Beichuan watching helplessly from the side, he was too embarrassed to continue resting, and instead began to memorize the inner skills and mental methods.
I wrote two articles in total, one is called "Chun Yang Jing" and the other is called "Yao Wang Canon".
After finishing writing, Gu Beichuan found that the words were all in regular script with a very charming character, which was pleasing to the eye.
Obviously, the person in front of me is also accomplished in calligraphy.
You don't look like a beggar no matter how you look at it, how did you end up like this?
Gu Beichuan couldn't hold it back anymore, so he asked more: "Senior, may I ask, what do you do?"
"Hang the pot to save the world, practice medicine to save people." Li Dongbi did not shy away from it.
"That's the doctor?"
"good."
"As far as I know, whether it is in Daqian or other vassal states, practicing medicine and consulting clinics can earn a lot of money."
"I treat people and don't charge money."
"No... no cash?"
"This is our sect's tradition. If you charge money to treat illnesses and save people, what's the point of hanging a pot to save the world?" Li Dongbi snorted coldly, seeming to be dismissive of those quack doctors who desperately wanted money.
"Then, I wonder how your sect spends its time?"
"The secret method of Zen - alms."
..., I finally know how you managed to become such a virtuous person.
"Since you don't need any money, there must be many people asking you for treatment, right?"
Hearing this, Li Dongbi seemed to be greatly stimulated, and his voice trembled: "No... They said that those who don't charge must be quacks and cannot be treated by me."
Gu Beichuan: "..."
