Chapter 7: Entering the Lu Family for the First Time

Just now, Gao Yuan's actions startled Zhang Yi, causing him to tremble slightly. Taking advantage of Gao Yuan turning around to try the parallel bars, he quietly said to Ye Jing'er: "Miss Jing'er, you must tell the young master not to play with this; he will definitely listen to you."

Lu Chao shook his head and said, "It's nothing, these days I have been accompanying my father to the county and haven't visited my brother. Brother, please do not take offense!"

"I wonder what the happy occasion is; Uncle, why not share it so that your nephew can also share in the joy," Gao Yuan said playfully.

"Brothers, why be so polite!" Lu Hong waved his hand, "This time our family has double happiness. The first joy is that Gao Yuan's injury has completely healed. On this trip to the prefecture, I also secured you a formal official position. As long as you inform the county magistrate, you will be the military officer of Fufeng County. The second joy is Chao Er. This is my greatest gain from this trip to the prefecture; I just mentioned it to Chao Er."

I dare not, I dare not

Hello, Road Manager!" Gao Yuan nodded.

Gao Yuan seemed to see nothing, brushed off the dust from his hands and walked over, "Zhang Yi, Uncle Lu is back today. I plan to go over to pay my respects in the evening. What kind of gift do you think I should bring that would be appropriate?"

Smoothly, smoothly, I paid my respects to the governor and also met quite a few old brothers, which inevitably caused me to linger for a few more days, making you worry. Oh, by the way, after your injury, you may not remember, this is Lu Chao, my son, and also your elder brother

Lu Bin stared in astonishment at Gao Yuan's back, wondering, "How did he change so much after just a round in the underworld? He was never this easy to deal with before!" Shaking his head, he busied himself, knowing that once the master returned, there would be even more matters to attend to

Gao Yuan looked at the other person, yet did not recognize him. Zhang Yi, knowing that Gao Yuan was injured, realized that he had forgotten all past acquaintances and quickly introduced, "Young Master, this is the butler of the residence, Butler Lu Bin, a capable assistant to the master."

This time, Lu Hong went to the county town, and the round trip took more than twenty days. By the time he returned to Fufeng City, Gao Yuan had almost recovered. The equipment that Zhang Yi had set up was just completed, to put it simply, it consisted of a pair of parallel bars and a single bar, installed in the backyard. The vertical posts were made of hard mixed wood, while the three horizontal bars were made of mulberry wood, which has excellent toughness. After the installation, Gao Yuan couldn't wait to try it out a few times. However, compared to the strength, balance, and skills he had gained from long-term high-intensity training in his previous life, this body was clearly far behind. It seems that to return to his best condition, it would likely take quite some time.

Alright, we will go over there shortly. Hmm, regarding your matter, I will speak to Uncle Lu about it after we go today.

Zhang Yixiao said: "Young Master, Lord Lu treats you like his own nephew. Bringing gifts might make it seem distant, and Lord Lu would not be pleased. Just go as you are; seeing you lively and energetic is what Lord Lu likes the most."

Zhang Yi's words instantly caused Ye Jing'er to blush deeply, and she stamped her foot, exclaiming, "What are you talking about? Why would Brother Gao listen to me?" Turning her head to see Gao Yuan looking over at the two of them, she felt even more embarrassed and hurriedly ran away.

Lu Hong laughed heartily and said: "We martial artists have always been looked down upon by those scholars and officials. Even our governor suffered a great humiliation in the capital back in the day. Since then, I have been determined to ensure that my son studies from a young age. Fortunately, he has worked hard and achieved success in his studies over the years. This time, when I went to the prefecture to celebrate the governor's birthday, I unexpectedly encountered someone. Do you know who it is?" Do you know who it is?

During this period, Ye Jing'er and her family of three have been dining at the Gao family. With Gao Yuan's special instructions, the meals at the Gao household have been particularly good. After several weeks of nurturing, not only has Ye Feng noticeably grown taller and stronger, but Ye Jing'er has also undergone significant changes. Her complexion has become rosy, and her figure has finally developed some feminine curves, making her much more beautiful compared to before

However, just playing around like this left Zhang Yi and Ye Jing'er, who had come to watch the excitement, dumbfounded. As they watched Gao Yuan perform several double-arm swings on the horizontal bar, Ye Jing'er even covered her mouth and exclaimed in fear, worried that Gao Yuan might fall from above. He had just recovered from an injury, and if he fell, it would be a big problem. Especially when the mulberry wood bar bent at a certain angle with each of Gao Yuan's swings, Ye Jing'er was extremely anxious. When Gao Yuan finally jumped down, she was the first to rush over, staring at him and shaking her head repeatedly, saying, "Brother Gao, you can't play like this. If you fall, it will be troublesome."

Gao Yuan had long noticed this young man, who quietly sat there, presenting a stark contrast to Lu Hong, whose physique clearly resembled that of a martial artist. He truly did not expect that he was actually Hu Hong's son

Hello, elder brother. I hope you can forgive me. After my injury, I have forgotten many things, even recognizing you, elder brother.

Gao Yuan shook his head

Thank you for your kind words! Compared to Lu Hong's exuberance, Lu Chao, although pleased, appears much calmer. He truly lives up to the reputation of someone well-read, as his emotions do not manifest on his face. This is in stark contrast to his father, whose feelings are easily discernible just by looking at his expression

Seeing Ye Jing'er turn pale with fright, Gao Yuan laughed heartily and said, "It's nothing, but I promise you that I won't play for a while. My body hasn't fully recovered yet, and I still feel some pain with intense exercise. After some more time, I will be completely fine, and then you can come and watch me perform some tricks for you."

Li Ru, oh Li Ru, a great figure of his time. He is truly respected in all countries, and I never expected that he would come to celebrate the governor's birthday. Later, I learned from the governor that he had helped Li Ru when he was young. I knelt in front of the governor for an hour before he agreed to introduce my son to Li Ru, but he could not guarantee that Li Ru would accept my son as a disciple. You must understand, being a disciple of the great Li is a tremendous honor. My son has also made us proud; now your elder brother has already become a disciple of the great Li. This time, he will tidy up and then travel with the great Li. Haha, who says that a family of martial artists cannot produce scholars?" Lu Hong laughed heartily, "Haha, who says that a family of martial artists cannot produce scholars?" Lu Hong laughed heartily, "Even the governor praised me for having a good son!"

Thank you, Butler Lu! Gao Yuan nodded at him and strode towards the lobby

Thank you very much, young master! Zhang Yi is endlessly grateful

"You are not allowed to leave today, as it is a day of double happiness, and it is also the farewell banquet for your elder brother who is about to embark on a journey for study. You may only leave after having dinner here," Lu Hong said with a hearty laugh.

Uncle, I hope you are well, it has been a long journey!" Upon entering the hall, I immediately spotted the tall figure of Lu Hong, who was conversing with a young man seated beside him. The young man appeared to be a few years older than Gao Yuan. When Lu Hong saw Gao Yuan enter, he joyfully stood up, walked up to Gao Yuan, and patted his shoulder firmly, saying, "Good lad, you have truly recovered quickly. I didn't believe you were completely well before, but now, well done.

Upon entering the gate, there was not the typical screen wall found in ordinary households, but rather a space resembling the backyard of the Gao family, albeit several times larger. On one side, weapons were neatly arranged. Passing through this area, one would arrive at the main hall. A man dressed in a blue robe approached, bowed to Gao Yuxing, and said with a smile: "Young Master Gao has arrived. The master was just speaking of you, and he is delighted to hear that you are now able to move about."

Congratulations, elder brother, congratulations! Although I do not know who Li Ru is, Gao Yuan still humorously continued to congratulate Lu Chao.

The Lu residence is located at the western end of Fufeng City, separated by a considerable distance from the Gao family. Compared to the Gao family, the Lu residence is several times larger. Within the tall walls, which are over a person's height, there are several buildings with red bricks and green tiles. At the entrance, on the steps, stand two soldiers holding long spears. Upon seeing Zhang Yi and Gao Yuan approaching, they both nodded in acknowledgment, clearly indicating a familiarity.

One must sincerely toast to the elder brother, wishing him success in his studies during this journey and the realization of his grand ambitions

Thank you for your care, Uncle! Gao Yuan bowed and asked, "Was your journey smooth, Uncle?"

Lu Bin said with a smile: "Earlier, I heard Zhang Yi mention that after the young master was injured, he forgot everything from the past completely. I didn't believe it at first, but seeing it today, it really is the case. The young master doesn't even recognize me anymore, and I used to be the one he was closest to. Gao Shao, you should hurry over, don't keep the master waiting anxiously"