Chapter 004: Life is becoming increasingly comfortable

When emotions become unbearable, how can a teacher still have the face to stay? Because he is unable to teach the students and has returned to the Su family, at that time, Old Master Su can no longer use this matter against him

The elder Gongsun should be living nearby, arriving earlier than him each time. Among these individuals, he is the most passionate about fishing. As for Old Zhou, he goes fishing for three days and spends two days mending his nets, often disappearing without a trace

In fact, this issue is quite a perplexing matter. What can one expect from a person who is uneducated and lacks skills? A shopkeeper? An accountant? Or perhaps a clerk? If he is able to manage any of these roles, it would indeed be surprising

Thus, the matter of Su San's employment was finalized through discussions between both sets of parents

When there are many people, there will always be those who resent the monopolization of power and resources by a few, leading to discussions about division. This has become a primary reason for the complexity of relationships

Before engaging in business in the previous life, my ideal was to become a teacher. Especially during my early years of studying, when the history teacher passionately spoke at the podium, his eyebrows dancing as he recounted this secret history and that story. This idea became particularly strong for me. Unexpectedly, the ideal that was not realized in the previous life has come to fruition in this life

He is not very interested in Dou Di Zhu, because the men who play Dou Di Zhu are unreliable. It is evident that he is a dependable man, which is why he does not like Dou Di Zhu

Another elderly man who often fished together with him was surnamed Zhou. In contrast, he was somewhat arrogant. He always contradicted Zhou's words, dismissing his fishing theories as worthless. Ironically, when it came to actually catching fish, it was always he who first fully accepted Zhou's methods.

Therefore, once Old Master Su spoke about this matter, it was evident that this 'disaster' could not be pushed away, so he readily agreed. In the blink of an eye, he proposed that Su San go to the Li family's school to become a teacher

He guessed that Gongsun must have held an official position, for in this society, only those who have once occupied high positions possess insights that are different from the ordinary. In the ancient times when the people's wisdom was not yet developed, there was still a significant distinction between learned individuals and the common village elders

He watched all of this with great interest, forming a stark contrast with Yu'er, who appeared to be still half-asleep. Despite being told not to come, she stubbornly refused to listen.

He always wore a smile on his face, not responding to their words, and simply focused on eating. He did not mention the matter of taking her back, and as soon as he finished his meal, he stood up to take his leave. This was to avoid the awkwardness of having his father-in-law and mother-in-law accompany him in conversation after the meal, as neither side knew what to say and it would certainly be very uncomfortable.

The two laughed heartily and then sat down in one spot to fish. Gradually, more people began to fish, and it was not until the sun was high in the sky that Old Zhou appeared with two young attendants, but instead of going elsewhere to fish, he insisted on squeezing in between Gongsun and him to cast his line.

Old Master Su truly lives up to his reputation as a person who has spent his entire life in the business world; his mind is sharp, and a single blink of his eye brings forth an idea

It is indeed a clever move. However, the old man Li's hope of seeing him make a fool of himself is likely to increase. After all, allowing someone like Su San to be a teacher is indeed rather unreliable

Each time, it was his extremely displeasing brother-in-law who, feeling greatly indignant, under the orders of the esteemed father-in-law, "sent" him out the door

Forget it, it is better not to let him lose his composure. I also do not want to attract attention; it is sufficient to get by.

He still spends the most time on reading and practicing calligraphy. His temperament is inherently calm, often sitting still for several hours without moving. Even when faced with classical Chinese texts, which require a great deal of guessing to comprehend, it does not diminish his patience. In fact, he feels that continuing in this manner is perfectly acceptable.

It is utterly absurd, reckless, and even detrimental to the students to expect a good-for-nothing scoundrel, who spends his days frequenting brothels, to become a teacher

"How can one become a gentleman?" Old Master Su's jaw dropped to the ground

The Li family is a large clan, and the situation is quite complex. The elder Mr. Li is the patriarch, and his several siblings also live together, without having divided the family.

Rather than trying every means to please others, it is better to let go of such concerns and live one's life happily. Of course, if possible, he still hopes that someone will be a bit more enthusiastic towards him; after all, he is just an ordinary person, and being met with coldness is not something that an ordinary person would enjoy.

Another scenario is: Su San has a thick skin and can endure. ... Perhaps, he might truly become motivated, turn over a new leaf, and dedicate himself to learning ... . ... This would also be a situation where everyone is happy. The old Li family would also be able to hold their heads high in front of the old Su family.

Beneath the lush green trees, one might glimpse a corner of a manor, and occasionally hear the crowing of chickens from several farmyards, surrounded by a tranquil pastoral landscape.

Su San would certainly not involve herself in the affairs of the Li family. It was only after being unable to refute Old Master Su's words that she made a trip to the Li family. At the family banquet, she always sat far away and did not speak much with him

All the fish have been caught, where would there be any fish daring to take the bait? Shouldn't we return early instead

Of course, there are always various trivial matters to attend to

Good!

Old Man Li solemnly calculated a date, wrote it on a bright red invitation, prepared gifts for the gentleman, and formally paid a deposit, which was then ceremoniously delivered to the Su residence with music and fanfare

Hehe, this is what you said yourself, so don't try to pin it on Ningyuan

Although Old Master Su did not force him to bring the woman back, he would always ask him to deliver something to the Li family every now and then

Good morning, Su Xiaoyou

Life is becoming increasingly comfortable

However, Old Li actually did this, could it be without deeper meaning? In fact, how could Old Li be unaware of his own intentions?

Thus, every month, he inevitably has a few days filled with worries

It is he who wishes to see whether, if he were in the classroom, citing classics and demonstrating extensive knowledge of history, Old Man Li's jaw would drop.

Su San never argued with the old man; no matter what he said, she simply listened with a smile. Once he finished speaking, she would let it go and not take it to heart. This attitude, in fact, puzzled the other old men greatly

Gongsun never engages in disputes with others; when he senses that the timing is not right, he subtly shifts the topic, making his words feel like a refreshing spring breeze.

Ah...! This old fox... actually does not suffer any loss at all. Acting as a shield for the Li family, it must be looking to make up for it, which is why it is so pleased.

Hasn't my old friend Gongsun heard the story of 'The Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate'? Such a large red carp is destined to transform into a dragon, isn't it just a fish that has attained spiritual enlightenment?

The elderly man, whose surname is Gongsun, appears to be of some means based on his attire. His manner of speaking is refined, and he expresses unique insights in his words, suggesting that he has experienced significant events and weathered many storms in life.

The key point is that these elderly gentlemen possess a certain air of tranquility and nonchalance, and in their conversations, there is a boldness that knows no bounds; without needing to think too much, the feeling of being able to speak freely is, in fact, what truly draws him to fish by the lake

Old Master Su means that since the Su family and the Li family are now in-laws, and he himself is already a married man, he should keep his wife by his side

He has now developed a liking for fishing, and several elderly men who often fish by the lake frequently share their fishing experiences with him. After returning from fishing, he and Yu'er would hide in the small courtyard, grilling fish to eat. In this era, such a way of eating is quite rare, thus it has a unique flavor, although the variety of accompanying condiments is somewhat limited, which is a slight regret.

Isn't this placing the blame on others

This is absurd, if this continues, it will turn into an old man fishing for a dragon's egg, and if this gets out, it could lead to a death sentence

Go to your father-in-law's place and find something to do

It was rather her numerous cousins who spoke up frequently, likely out of a sense of schadenfreude, mostly hoping that he would bring Li Yue'er back to the Su family to suffer.

There is a situation where the teacher is not even as good as the students he is supposed to teach. One wonders how the teacher can bear such a reality

Old Master Su turned his eyes and fell silent. Upon returning home, he waved his hand and said, "Three, in a few days, you will go to the Li family school to be a teacher."

Old Master Su has indeed presented a difficult problem to Old Master Li

Old Master Su was at a loss whether to laugh or cry; Su San, this duck, had gotten into a predicament, but how to get down, he simply did not know

He naturally does not care about the likes and dislikes of all these people; the experiences of his previous life are laid out before him. What kinds of human conditions and the warmth and coldness of the world has he not experienced?

Do not say that you set out early, for there are those who set out even earlier. Yet I am the one who is late

However, Old Master Su could not bear to see him so carefree. Considering that his injury had healed and that he no longer frequented brothels, gambling dens, or other shady places, he thought it might be time to find him some work to do

I have not seen you these past few days. I, the old man, have been fishing in the rain and have surprisingly had a bountiful catch. I even managed to reel in a rare big red carp. Haha ... ...

What is a fish spirit? It is merely a red carp

According to his wishes, matters of romantic affection between men and women should be left to develop naturally, what is there to seek? However, since the old gentleman insists on this, he cannot go against it too much. After all, Su San had been too unruly before, so the words spoken naturally carry no weight.

Su San looked at the date on the invitation, and there was still some time before the so-called auspicious day. With nothing much to do, during the day, she continued to go fishing by the lake. The rest of her time was mostly spent reading books, practicing calligraphy, or playing Dou Di Zhu with Yu Er and the servants. Life was truly comfortable.

Is Old Li the kind of person who can be easily taken advantage of? ... Old Li is even more ruthless ...

During the rainy season, I do not go out, but stay upstairs reading and writing, and I also teach Yuer to write. When feeling bored, I play cards with Yuer. Yuer has now learned a new game called "Landlord." Every day, she is so playful that she always engages the servants in battles.

Unfortunately, Old Man Li's hope of seeing him in a predicament will not be realized. Such a difficult situation will not occur in his presence

The previous generation had three households, and by the time of Li Yue'er, there were many siblings. Li Yue'er's elder brother followed Old Master Li in business, supporting the facade of the main household, while the others could only rely on the assets of the main household to get by.

"Why can't I be a gentleman?" Old Li, calm and composed.

Walking along the street to the end, one can reach the banks of East Lake. There is a wide road by the lake suitable for horse-drawn carriages, extending into the distance around East Lake.

Carrying a bamboo pole, as dawn began to break, he slowly made his way towards East Lake. Along the way, most of the shops had not yet opened, with only a few breakfast stalls selling snacks still attracting some customers. The leisurely lifestyle of the people in Wuling is evident from the morning streets, where there are not many hurried passersby.

Oh, then I might as well head back early

Oh, how do you say it, are you going back?