Chapter 2, Apprenticing under Ye Wen

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Zuo Xiao and You did not purchase a coal stove, so there is no hot water available. They also do not have a preference for taking cold baths, so they simply wipe their bodies with a wet towel

Users can rest assured that the temporal cleansing occurs only once and will not be repeated or compounded

These two sets of clothing were placed into the watch space by Zuo Xiaoyou, allowing him to change clothes at any time

In Hong Kong in 1950, if one were to only eat steamed buns, five dollars could sustain an ordinary person for half a month. However, for the Ip Man family of three, with his wife currently pregnant, five dollars would only be sufficient for three days' worth of food for the family, which is entirely inadequate for their living expenses

Breakfast options are diverse, including shrimp dumplings, fried noodles, pan-fried buns, and stir-fried rice noodles, generally leaning towards southern flavors

Reverse aging?" Zuo Xiaoyou's expression changed as he thought of a very terrifying consequence: "Could it be that traveling through time would make one ten years younger? Then if I travel three times..."

Seeing this middle-aged man who was a head shorter than himself, and who had a face identical to that of Donnie Yen, Zuo Xiaoyou felt a bit excited. Brother Yen! This is the living Brother Yen!

This era is truly wonderful ... as long as you have one million.

Sitting on the edge of the rooftop, gazing into the distance, the ancient buildings and the pedestrians in the style of the Republic of China all testify to him that this is an era filled with darkness, yet brimming with potential for revival, full of unknown wonders

The beef noodles I had for dinner at the food stall downstairs were quite satisfying. The portion of beef was generous, the noodles were chewy, and the broth was even better, leaving me feeling content. When it came time to settle the bill, it was only 2 yuan. This was still due to the ample amount of beef; otherwise, a bowl of beef noodles without meat would only cost 0.5 yuan, which could make one cry from the low price.

Zuo Xiaoyou is from Beihe and enjoys wheat-based foods. He bought ten fried buns and a bowl of tofu pudding from a breakfast stall, simple yet delicious. ... When it came time to settle the bill, it was 2.2 yuan ... . ... Such a low price leaves no room for complaint.

The so-called luxurious mansion spans only 91 square meters in size

Secondly, in this era, there are no gas stoves; people cook using firewood or coal, with the more advanced option being the honeycomb coal stove. For modern individuals like Zuo Xiaoyou, using such items is truly painful and also unhealthy

After waiting for nearly twenty minutes, Ip Man finally arrived

"Alright, no problem." Ye Wen said with a beaming smile, though his smile was somewhat shy, as he rubbed his hands together and added, "First, pay the tuition fee, pay the tuition fee."

In 1950, in Hong Kong, it was still possible to purchase quality clothing, as long as one was willing to spend money. There were many places selling dresses, and custom tailoring services were available.

I checked the watch, and it is now seven thirty in the morning. It is not far from here to the training place; a walk only takes ten minutes

After bidding farewell to Ip Man, Zuo Xiaoyou went to the nearby police station, as he first needed to resolve his identity issue in this world. Currently, Hong Kong has very lenient household registration management; regardless of where one comes from, as long as they register at the local police station, they can immediately obtain a local household registration. With a household registration, one can purchase their own property in the area.

In addition, Zuo Xiaoyou also purchased two new outfits as a backup

Firstly, there are no range hoods in this era

Zuo Xiao You feels a bit bored, and currently does not know where Ye Wen lives. In this era, it is also impossible to use Xiaomi to call Apple, so one can only patiently sit on the rooftop and wait

Zuo Xiao You provided each room with a wooden bed, a large wardrobe, and two sets of bedding

You heard it right, in the precious land of Hong Kong, a 91 square meter apartment can indeed be considered a luxury residence. Unlike the mainland, where one would feel embarrassed to claim they live in a luxury home without a villa of over 300 square meters, the royal courtyards of the ancient city resemble parks, and one could easily get lost without a guide.

The new house has been simply renovated, the flooring has been laid, the walls have been painted, and the water and electricity are fully installed. After a brief cleaning and purchasing some furniture, it will be ready for occupancy

Before and after the War of Resistance, many refugees from the mainland fled to Hong Kong for shelter, bringing with them a variety of cuisines from all corners of the country, which is why the culinary scene in Hong Kong is exceptionally rich

Zuo Xiao and You Mei did not purchase kitchen supplies

After giving the salesperson a benefit of 10 yuan, the staff enthusiastically helped Zuo Xiaoyou find a cleaner and also assisted in contacting a furniture factory. Before dark, everything was finally tidied up to a certain extent

Thank you, Master

Zuo Xiao You Mo Mo's face, his gaze quite unsettled, this is entirely how he looked at the age of 20

The user underwent a temporal baptism while traversing through time and space, resulting in a phenomenon of reverse aging in their body

Strolling leisurely to digest his meal, he found the main door tightly locked when he arrived at the rooftop, with not a single soul in sight

From the perspective of the entire film's timeline, it should only span a few months from beginning to end. When Zhang Yongcheng first appears, her belly appears to be about five to six months along, and by the end of the film, she has just given birth a few days prior. Therefore, the entire duration is at most three to four months. Given such a short period, renting would be the best option; however, Zuo Xiaoyou has his own considerations and decides to purchase a property.

Before going to bed, Zuo Xiaoyou went to the bathroom to brush his teeth, but he saw an astonishing scene in the mirror

The world of Ip Man ... ... '' Zuo Xiaoyou murmured.

"Master Ye," Zuo Xiaoyou said with a respectful expression, cupping his fists and bowing, "I have long admired your esteemed name. I am your disciple, Zuo Xiaoyou, and I earnestly request that you accept me as your student"

Little Black, what is going on?

"No, no, five dollars is enough, sufficient." Ye Wen is an honest person: "Fifty is too expensive, no one would spend that much money to learn martial arts."

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Being ten years younger has its advantages, as it equates to gaining a decade of youth for free. In a good mood, Zuo Xiaoyou threw himself onto the bed and turned off the light. After a tiring day, he quickly fell into a comfortable sleep

In reality, he is a thirty-year-old man, and returning like this will surely raise suspicions

During this period, the real estate market in Hong Kong was not as tense as it would later become, and there were also newly completed properties awaiting sale. Zuo Xiaoyou quickly found a newly built property that was relatively appealing, a 1,000-square-foot luxury apartment on the second floor

For an actor who has played minor roles for over a decade, Brother Zidan is undoubtedly a legendary superstar. If he did not know that the person before him was merely a character portrayed by Brother Zidan, he would genuinely want to ask for an autograph

What is going on

This is? '' Seeing so much money, Ye Wen was astonished and did not understand what Zuo Xiao You meant.

With bright and lively eyes, skin smooth and tender, the iron-gray stubble caused by frequent shaving has also disappeared. It truly embodies the saying – a youthful lad, full of spirit.

"Sure, you go ahead! Come early tomorrow." With one hundred and twenty yuan in hand, Ye Wen was in a great mood; this amount was enough to cover the living expenses for his entire family for two months, so he had no objections to Zuo Xiaoyou's requests.

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The kitchen utensils have not been purchased, but some teapots and bowls have been bought. This house has three bedrooms, one living room, one kitchen, and one balcony

The current Ip Man is indeed destitute; in order to cover the tuition fees, he is willing to teach any disciple, and the tuition is incredibly cheap, only five yuan per month

Zuo Xiao You Song let out a sigh, recalling something, and said: "Master, could you teach me tomorrow instead? I have a few matters to attend to today"

Why hasn't the master arrived yet

In the 1950s, there were no water heaters in Hong Kong. Fortunately for Zuo Xiao and You Yun, this newly constructed apartment had a bathtub. At one end of the bathtub, there was a faucet for water, but it only provided cold water. If one wanted to take a hot bath, they had to boil the water themselves

Thank you, Master

Xiao Hei is the name given by the smartwatch, which is black in color, making the name quite fitting.

If squatting is what it takes, then so be it! It is certainly better than using the latrine like others do

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Complete main quest 1: Become a disciple of Yip Man

A shadow flickered, and a middle-aged man of short stature, dressed in a black Republic of China-style gown, quickly walked out of the storeroom. Upon seeing Zuo Xiaoyou, who was dressed in Western attire (a casual outfit from 2015), his eyes revealed a hint of surprise and anticipation as he asked, "I am Ye Wen, are you here to learn martial arts?"

Users can settle in a remote mountainous area. Xiao Hei came up with a bad idea

In the early morning, Zuo Xiaoyou energetically got out of bed, went into the bathroom to relieve himself. He brushed his teeth, washed his face, and wiped his body with a wet towel.

Xiao Hei's response relieved Zuo Xiao You, but there was still some concern: "What will I do when I return to the real world?"

The process of obtaining a household registration is very straightforward. After locating the local police station, it took only half an hour to acquire the legal household registration. Subsequently, Zuo Xiaoyou and Ma did not waste any time and went to view houses.

The living room does not have a sofa; it only contains a八仙桌 and four wooden chairs, along with quite a bit of empty space. However, having just moved in, there is not enough time to furnish it fully. I will gradually add more items in the future.

Zuo Xiaoyou's sincerity (in the form of money) moved Ye Wen, who quickly helped Zuo Xiaoyou up and said happily: "Alright, since you want to learn, I will definitely teach you with all my heart. Come, I will now pass on to you the Wing Chun Kung Fu."

Master, your Wing Chun is so impressive, yet you only charge five yuan for a month's tuition? Left and Right thought to suggest to Ye Wen: Isn't that too cheap? How can it be acceptable without at least fifty yuan for a month?

Many people are not very familiar with the so-called thousand-foot luxury apartments in Hong Kong. Most people might assume that a thousand-foot luxury apartment refers to a luxury apartment of one thousand square meters, or that three feet equals one meter, leading them to naturally imagine a three hundred square meter luxury apartment. However, this is not the case.

Having finished tidying up, Zuo Xiaoyou left the house and went to the snack stall downstairs for breakfast

The damp towel brushed against the skin, causing a cool sensation that raised goosebumps. Soaking the towel in water, I stood in front of the mirror, patting my face: "Once I return to the modern era, I must take a nice hot bath."

It is impossible to speak indirectly with an honest person; therefore, Zuo Xiaoyou could only take out all one hundred yuan from his pocket. After some thought, he silently counted out an additional twenty yuan, totaling one hundred and twenty yuan, which he handed over to Ye Wen

"Master, this is the tuition for two years." Zuo Xiaoyou knelt down, bowing his head, and said, "I earnestly request Master to impart the essence of Wing Chun to your disciple."

The house belonging to Zuo Xiaoyou in 1950 was considered to have the latest architectural layout, but in Zuo Xiaoyou's eyes, it was very rudimentary, especially the toilet, which was not a flush toilet but a squat toilet