Chapter Nine, Wang Hengyue's Team

This meal can be considered a farewell toast, and several people drank to the point of intoxication. When they woke up the next morning, Wang Hengyue still felt a bit dazed.

Wang Hengyue nodded

Yu Lei, this name is peculiar, like a torpedo?" Wang Hengyue muttered to himself, then said, "Since that's the case, you can follow me. As for what exactly to do, I will explain once I arrive at the military.

Mei Lishi was a missionary of the Northern Presbyterian Church in the United States, serving in Dengzhou for 34 years. After founding the first school for the deaf and mute in China, "Dengzhou Qiyin School," with his second wife Mei Naide, he relocated the school to Yantai in 1898

"You are quite self-aware," Wang Hengyue said with a smile

He spoke very slowly, intending for Yang Fangyun to fully understand. Yang Fangyun did not say a word, merely nodding silently.

Wang Hengyue was momentarily taken aback, and it took him a while to realize that this "Lord Wang" was likely referring to himself. He reined in his horse and, to his surprise, saw that it was that shameless scholar Yu Lei who had come!

This person truly possesses some skills, Wang Hengyue thought to himself

Then the student thought, my newly trained army currently consists of one battalion, stationed in Leshan. Ye Duling is solely responsible for training the troops, and it is certain that the esteemed person will be placed in the Leshan army. Therefore, the student waited here for the esteemed person's arrival

Yu Lei replied with his hands hanging down: "The students have nowhere to go; in Chengdu, they are truly despised by both gods and ghosts, and not a single person is willing to take in the students..."

Qin Guangcheng and Yang Fangyun had been waiting in the living room. By the time Wang Hengyue and Peter arrived, Qin Guangcheng had already prepared everything needed for the journey.

You, shameless... Peter was infuriated; his Chinese was already half-baked, how could he possibly outtalk Yu Lei? In his anger, he could only keep repeating "shameless" to Yu Lei.

The adult is wise! Yu Lei showed no sign of joy: "The student can just ride a horse with this foreign devil."

This remark caught Wang Hengyue's attention; this person's observational skills are exceptionally keen: "And then?"

Qin Guangcheng continued, "After the Meili couple moved their School of Enlightenment to Yantai, he became one of the first graduates of the Yantai School of Enlightenment. There, Fang Yun learned how to understand the lip movements of others and also acquired much knowledge that is common among normal individuals"

"Lord Wang, the scholar pays his respects to you." As soon as Yu Lei arrived, he knelt on the ground and bowed several times to Wang Hengyue with utmost respect before standing up.

"No, no! Absolutely not, absolutely not!" Peter shouted loudly. Unfortunately, Wang Hengyue over there had already nodded, and this was beyond Mr. Peter's control.

"The esteemed adult is wise! The student can write, can use an abacus, can manage miscellaneous tasks. The adult's wages can be given at discretion; it is acceptable either way. The adult has acquired a low-cost accountant and assistant, what is there to complain about?" When Yu Lei said these words, he wore a serious expression: "Moreover, since the adult has taken in the student, the student will surely honor the adult as one would honor their own biological parents. If the adult scolds me, it is a great honor for the student; if the adult strikes me, the student would consider it an immense privilege. The adult might as well think of it as having taken in a godson."

Wang Hengyue never expected that he would make such a request: "Do you want to join the army with me?"

As he spoke, he turned his head towards Yang Fangyun: "Fangyun, this is Mr. Wang Hengyue, who is about to go to Leshan to take up a new military position. Although you have a disability, you still have ambitions. Staying here for too long may hinder your future. You should accompany Mr. Wang to Leshan. Although Mr. Wang is younger than you, his literary talent and military prowess will surely lead him to success in due time. By being by his side, you may also secure a bright future. It would not be in vain for your master to have entrusted you to me. You must treat Captain Wang with the respect due to a superior; do not be negligent for even a day!"

After riding a short distance, a person suddenly emerged from the roadside, urgently waving their hand: "Lord Wang, please wait! Lord Wang, please wait!"

Wang Hengyue scrutinized him and asked, "What is your purpose in seeking me?"

"You, thick-skinned, extremely thick!" Peter exclaimed, unable to bear it any longer.

Wang Hengyue glanced at Yang Fangyun and thought for a moment. Indeed, such shameless individuals might actually prove useful in this era at any time

When he was six years old, he fell seriously ill. Although the illness was cured, unfortunately, he could no longer hear. Qin Guangcheng nodded at Yang Fangyun and sighed: "Later, I heard that the Meili couple in Shandong specialized in teaching deaf and mute students, so I sent him there in hopes of making up for it a little. Fangyun also proved to be diligent, excelling in all subjects and graduating smoothly"

Yu Lei's response was one of utmost respect: "Yesterday, I saw Lord Wang along with Qin Guangcheng and Du Charlie enter the official offices of Yedu Ling and the library. Upon reflection, it seems that they are about to organize a new army, and judging by Lord Wang's attire, he must have just returned from the West. The new army is in dire need of talents like him. I also noticed that Lord Wang, along with Manager Qin and Du Charlie, emerged from the stone-carved spring with beaming faces, which leads me to believe that the Lord must have already received an assignment from the governor."

Indeed, it is important for a person to have self-awareness. Yu Lei was not the least bit angry: "On that day, Lord Wang showed compassion to the students and granted them a chance at life. I kindly ask Lord Wang to show mercy once more and allow me to join the army."

They sent him all the way to the city gate of Chengdu. Qin Guangcheng repeatedly urged him that if things did not go well in the army, he must remember to come back. Only then did they part reluctantly, waving goodbye with lingering feelings.

In 1887, American missionaries Mr. and Mrs. Meili established the "Dengzhou School for the Deaf and Mute" in Dengzhou. This special school, aimed at children with hearing and speech impairments, is the earliest school for the deaf and mute in China

Wang Hengyue shook his head at Yu Lei's shameless demeanor, about to refuse, when suddenly Yang Fangyun tugged at him and whispered, "This person, we need him, he is useful"

Qin Guang prepared three horses for them. Wang Hengyue had never ridden a horse before, and even getting onto the horse's back was quite a struggle for him. In contrast, Tu Shu, Peter, and Yang Fangyun were quite skilled in horsemanship and had no difficulty at all. Given Wang Hengyue's situation, it was not surprising.

"How did you end up here?" Wang Hengyue was quite puzzled

Regardless of how shameless this person may be in their actions, not everyone possesses the ability to make such keen observations and judgments. Merely through observation, they were able to accurately deduce Wang Hengyue's future prospects.

God knows what kind of trouble this group of people will cause when they go to Leshan

"What are you waiting for me to do here last night?" Wang Hengyue was completely at a loss.

The personnel have been waiting for your arrival since last night

This person is already in his thirties, significantly older than Wang Hengyue, yet treats Wang Hengyue as if he were his own father, all for the sole purpose of securing a meal.

Your face is as thick as mine. Yu Lei said calmly, "In order to make a living, aren't you just as shameless, running to Yedu all day long?"

Wang Hengyue's absurd feeling, what does he consider himself to be? What kind of people did he bring along? A deaf person, a foreigner, and an unscrupulous scholar—does this count as his own team in the military?

In this world, there are shameless individuals, but none can surpass Yu Lei!