Chapter Four, Su Baniang.
The old man is Cheng Wenying. Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but smile and said, "No need for formalities. Your address is too polite. Just call me Yinqi. How is your eighth uncle?"
The shopkeeper said to the little maid, "Si Yue, this is Mr. Su from Ke Long, with a water token, incognito, wanting to see the old master."
Cheng Wenying's fat hands kept waving: "Inappropriate, inappropriate. A talented young man like you, I truly admire. However, since Elder Brother Lao Shi has entrusted me to be fair and impartial in granting the title, I cannot interfere. It's a pity, such a pity... Oh, by the way, you mentioned earlier that this is one matter. Does that mean there is another matter?"
Cheng Wenyin called for Siyue to come and take care of him first, then chatted with Su You for a few moments, speaking to him as if he were not just a five-year-old child anymore.
A young woman was lying on a carved wooden bed, half leaning against the pillow. When she saw Su You approaching, she struggled to sit up and said, "Bā Niáng has offended Little Uncle."
Cheng Wenyin thought for a moment and sighed, "Ba Niang, she has a strong personality...sigh. You are her uncle and younger in age, it wouldn't hurt for you to go and comfort her a bit."
Suyou replied, "No, usually it's just invisible playfulness. I've casually listened to some things from the village primary school, and I've also read some books from the village households."
Okay!Cheng Wen straightened his body and placed both hands on his knees: "The clear waters of Chengjiang and the pure sands of Huzhu."
Suyou nodded and said, "As sisters-in-law in the inner courtyard, with limited horizons, some words should not be taken to heart. You have been taught by your sister-in-law since childhood, so you must have an open mind, be magnanimous, and not be bothered by trivial matters."
The shopkeeper was secretly surprised, while the young master's composure and indifference set him apart from other rural children, showing a distinctly different temperament.
The little maid nodded and said, "Understood, please wait in the side room, young sir, while I go and report."
Cheng Wen raised his hand and said, "Please sit down and speak."
Su You has tested Cheng Wen several times. Now he has a general understanding of his character and personality. He then said, "When my nephew came this time, the old master instructed three things: the first is to start learning, the second is to ask Mr. Mingyun for a pen name..."
Suyou had to bow: "I dare not refuse the elder's order."
Without waiting for Si Yue to introduce, Su You stepped forward and made a deep bow: "Younger Su You has seen the Lord Elder of the Temple."
Su You replied, "I will be six years old during the Chinese New Year."
Suyou has some emotions: "Thanks to the elders in the clan, the families in the village, and all the relatives who have taken care of me, I am deeply grateful and admire them."
Suyou said: "After the winter, I will be six years old, and I still don't have a courtesy name. This time in the city, my uncle asked me to ask Mr. Mingyun to give me a courtesy name, which is also a small matter. Perhaps my uncle will give me one for my marriage, it's the same."
Cheng Wenyin nodded slightly and said, "I am quite familiar with the 'Analects'."
The furnishings in the inner hall are also different, and the courtyard, dripping water, eaves, and roof tiles are all exquisitely crafted.
After considering his words carefully, he said, "Thirdly, congratulations to my brother-in-law on having a new child. Secondly, when Mr. Zhongxian was present, he always showed great love and care towards Baniang, and the elders in the family also took good care of her. Upon hearing that Baniang was ill, we couldn't help but be concerned."
Eight Niang's tears couldn't stop flowing: "They... they all won't let me see Xun'er."