Chapter 8, Unease

This also made the days of Zuo Xiaoyou a bit uneasy

Why? Hong Zhenan found it intriguing that Liu Bang, who was inferior in every way, could actually defeat Xiang Yu. The reason behind this piqued his curiosity. Not just him, the young girl was also listening attentively.

Maintain a cheerful mood, engage in appropriate exercise, and do not overexert yourself... Isn't this quite good! the young girl said

The younger sister and brother of the girl get along very well with Zuo Xiaoyou, and these children all admire Zuo Xiaoyou's talent. When one admires someone, even if that person has numerous flaws, the admirer will automatically overlook them. Therefore, in the eyes of these children, Zuo Xiaoyou is undoubtedly the best choice for a brother-in-law

At that moment, three extras arrived on the rooftop, and the leading man shouted, "Who is Ye Wen?"

I have heard of the Chu-Han boundary in the center of the chessboard, the boundary that was contested by the Hegemon-King of Chu for the throne.

Once experienced, one can never return. This is the answer given to him by Xiao Hei

Yip Man was taken aback for a moment and asked, "What is it?"

I did not say that what he wrote was bad said Hong Zhenan

Go quickly and return quickly

Zuo Xiaoyou knew that his words were not enough to move Hong Zhenan, so he administered another strong dose: "Old man, do you know how Zhuge Liang died?"

Hong Zhenan is the mainstay of the family, and all the family's clothing, food, housing, and transportation depend on him. The young girl is the eldest daughter in the family, while her younger sister and brother are still very young. If anything were to happen to Hong Zhenan, it would be very difficult for this family to sustain itself

Oh? Hong Zhennan's expression changed; such modern clichés, though commonplace, hold considerable power in this era: "What do you mean?"

Hong Zhenan's wife, after learning about Zuo Xiaoyou's situation, became very fond of him. From time to time, she would whisper sweet nothings in Hong Zhenan's ear, praising Zuo Xiaoyou and saying that such a wonderful son-in-law is something one might not encounter even in a thousand years, and that they must not let him slip away.

Secondly, the duration of their acquaintance is too short, and they are not familiar with many aspects of each other, which may not necessarily make them suitable for one another

"Because Liu Bang knows how to utilize people," said Zuo Xiaoyou. "Liu Bang came from a humble background; in modern terms, he could be described as a rogue with no education, spending his days in petty theft and not engaging in productive work. However, his strength lies in his willingness to listen, to accept the opinions of others, and his courage to employ capable individuals. He entrusted Zhang Liang with strategy, appointed Chen Ping to manage logistics, and assigned Han Xin to lead the military. He also had a group of petty merchants and butchers charging into battle, which can be said to be a case of making the most of each person's talents and utilizing resources to their fullest potential"

Take a look for yourself! Hong Zhenan handed two pages of paper to the young girl, who took them and glanced at them.

There are two hundred brothers following Dad for meals, and all matters, big and small, require Dad's management. How can Dad not expend effort in this regard?" Hong Zhen Nan said

"What does the first sentence say?" Hong Zhenan said

Hong Zhenan furrowed his brows, staring intently at Zuo Xiaoyou. Zuo Xiaoyou responded with a smile, facing the situation calmly

Zuo Xiao waved his hand with a smile and said, "Let your mother take a look at the prescription, and have her supervise it in the future"

Zuo Xiao You Wei Wei smiled slightly: "Alright, old man."

Life is easy, and indeed, the health condition has improved significantly compared to before. Every day, seeing Hong Zhenan with a rosy complexion and full of spirit brings great joy to the entire family of the young girl

The notes on the paper highlight the areas that Hong Zhenan needs to pay attention to, and provide a very detailed and reasonable arrangement for his lifestyle and dietary habits, covering every detail, clearly indicating that considerable thought has been put into it

Zuo Xiao You is quite speechless. Ye Wen has lost the pressure in life and his penchant for leisure and comfort has become increasingly severe. In the past, he would stand seriously to teach his disciples, but now he is even too lazy to stand. With such a master, one doesn't know whether to cry or to laugh

Left feeling helpless, he sighed and said, "Master, I will go!"

Observing the fluctuating expression of Hong Zhenan, Zuo Xiaoyou said: "Old man, do you think you can do better than Zhuge Liang?"

Dad... The young girl felt a bit of sympathy and helped Hong Zhenan massage his shoulders. Hong Zhenan smiled and patted the girl's hand

Hong Zhenan paused and said, "Stay and finish your meal before leaving"

"Master, no need to say more," said Zuo Xiaoyou, shaking his head. "It is only right for disciples to bear the burden of their master’s affairs." After saying this, Zuo Xiaoyou scolded his junior brothers, "What are you stopping for? Keep practicing!"

Old man, you must have heard of Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty

"Brother Zuo." The young girl looked at Zuo Xiaoyou, her face filled with gratitude

Hong Zhennan remained silent

With a slight cough, he said: "Yes, Liu Bang is indeed the one from the Han dynasty. However, Liu Bang was of humble origins, uneducated, lacking in martial skills, and in every aspect, he was inferior to Xiang Yu. Yet in the end, he defeated Xiang Yu and established the great Han dynasty that lasted for four hundred years. Do you know why?"

He has already asked Xiao Hei, and unless he can draw the girl in the lottery for completing the task, it is impossible to take the girl out of this world in any form or by any means

Firstly, the girl is only 15 years old, having just emerged from the realm of being a loli, and is unable to take action either to the left or to the right

Dad? The young girl was taken aback

The Hong family is quite satisfied and fond of Zuo Xiaoyou, and the young girl, as the party involved, is not entirely indifferent either. Since Hong Kong is still governed by the Qing legal code, a girl can marry at the age of fourteen, which means she has reached the age of marriage. If she encounters someone she likes, she can completely marry and have children.

"Don't worry!" Zuo Xiaoyou put on a coat and said, "I believe it's just a misunderstanding, and it will be fine once we clarify it."

He also cannot return to the cinematic world he has experienced in any form or by any means

Hong Zhennan's wife understood the importance of the situation. After reviewing the prescription, she decided to strictly arrange Hong Zhennan's diet and lifestyle according to its guidance every day. Meanwhile, Hong Zhennan himself gradually began to delegate the tasks in his hands to his disciples.

On this day, Zuo Xiaoyou was practicing martial arts on the rooftop with a dozen or so junior disciples. Ye Wen, the homebody, sat on a stool with a large cup of tea beside him and a tin box on which a lit cigarette rested. He casually pointed out the mistakes in his disciples' boxing techniques, basking in the bright sunlight, feeling quite comfortable.

Without waiting for Hong Zhenan to respond, Zuo Xiaoyou continued to speak to himself: "It was due to exhaustion. Zhuge Liang was meticulous in handling every detail, taking all matters into his own hands. Even a trivial matter, such as administering twenty strokes, required his approval before execution. After all, a person's energy is limited, and Zhuge Liang was no exception. He was burdened with too many concerns each day, leading to mental and physical fatigue, and ultimately, he passed away at the age of fifty-four due to illness"

Dad ... ... "the girl wanted to persuade.

Initially concerned that his disciples might not perform well, as time passed, Hong Zhenan discovered that they seemed to be doing quite well. Consequently, the pace at which he delegated authority gradually increased, and his lifestyle became increasingly relaxed

These are certainly very good, but what satisfies Hong Zhenan the most is the family background of Zuo Xiaoyou

Dad! The girl became anxious

The young girl said after finishing reading, "Dad, Brother Zuo wrote very well!"

Thus, in the face of the increasingly ambiguous attitude of the young girl, Zuo Xiaoyou continued to feign ignorance. However, during this period, well-bred young women were very traditional and would never take the initiative to pursue a man, which caused the girl much frustration, and she had no idea how many times she had cursed Zuo Xiaoyou for being so dense.

Hmm. Hong Zhenan has gone upstairs

"Then why are you frowning?" the girl asked, puzzled

In terms of appearance, although Zuo Xiaoyou is not a handsome man, he is much more attractive than Ye Wen and Hong Zhenan. His physique is also very good, and coupled with an air of scholarly elegance, he resembles a precious gem, captivating all who behold him

a wealthy and cultured orphan

Speaking of this, Zuo Xiaoyou looked at Hong Zhenan, who appeared to be deep in thought, and said: "Knowing how to recognize and employ talent is precisely what a leader should do. A leader only needs to grasp the overall direction, while delegating specific tasks to subordinates. This approach not only maximizes the capabilities of subordinates but also allows oneself to work more easily, achieving a win-win situation. Why not embrace it?"

It is precisely because of this that your illness has not improved, old man. Left Xiao You advised, "Old man, I can understand your feelings. Being responsible for the livelihood of hundreds of people must be a tremendous pressure. Fortunately, you are a martial artist and your health is relatively good; if it were someone else, they might have collapsed long ago.

There is no need to say more. Hong Zhenan stood up and turned to leave

Good

Seeing the junior disciples continue to practice their martial arts, Zuo Xiaoyou turned gently to Ye and said: "Master, I am leaving"

Ip Man stared blankly for a while, picked up a cigarette, took a puff with a furrowed brow, rested his forehead on his hand, and it was clear that he was suffering from a headache

You just need to understand. Regarding the central issue, Hong Zhenan sighed: "Those foreign devils are always exploiting us Chinese. If it weren't for my connections, not just my two hundred brothers, but everyone in Xiangjiang running a martial arts school would have a hard time teaching martial arts peacefully."

The girl asked, "Dad, what’s wrong? Is the prescription from Brother Zuo not good?"

"Your disciple Huang Liang has injured our brother, and he is now in our custody. Bring money to Li Hongji at the fish stall to redeem him." After speaking, the leader said, "Let's go." The three left the rooftop

In this atmosphere of unease, the scene where Huang Liang posts small advertisements and gets into a fight with Hong Zhen Nan's apprentice finally unfolds

In the end, this is the world of cinema. If the task is completed, he will have to leave this world. What will happen to the girl if the two truly ignite a spark?

Orphans are good! They are free from worries. When a daughter gets married, she does not have to endure the displeasure of her in-laws. Moreover, Zuo Xiaoyou is wealthy, possesses outstanding literary talent, and has a good temperament and character

Hmm. The girl nodded repeatedly

Then I must trouble you. Ye Wen stood up, feeling a bit ashamed: "I always have to trouble Ah You, I..."

Hong Zhenan remained silent

Zuo Xiao You looked at this scene, fell silent for a moment, and said: "Old man, as a superior, it is sufficient to know how to appoint the right people; there is no need for you to tire yourself out so much."

As the instigator, Zuo Xiaoyou also received the gratitude of the girl's family, and Hong Zhenan had a very favorable impression of Zuo Xiaoyou

Ah You? Ye Wen's face showed joy, but soon changed to worry: "Can it be done?"