Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

Chapter 52 Give Gifts

The few people didn't speak much all the way, and soon returned to Luxi Academy.After Gu Yunji settled in the dormitory, he took the gifts he bought in Hangzhou Fucheng and went to the courtyard of the mountain chief Xu Chengyu.

"Yo, you still know how to come back. It's hard for you to think about me, an old man who no one cares about." Seeing Gu Yunji coming, Xu Chengyu pretended to be angry, and deliberately turned his head away from him.

Gu Yunji was a little puzzled, and asked Xu Shuhua beside him: "Teacher, what's wrong? Didn't I tell the teacher before I left? Could it be that I've been away for too long?"

Xu Shuhua glanced at Xu Chengyu who was lying on the teacher's chair, and said helplessly: "Daddy is not angry with you, he is angry that there is no one to accompany him. During the Dragon Boat Festival, most of the students went back, and many gentlemen went home to visit relatives. Daddy has nowhere to go, this period of time is extremely boring, finally saw you come back, I was too happy to be happy, but still refused to say anything."

Gu Yunji said: "Didn't Teacher Qingming invite a few friends to get together in Hangzhou last time? Why didn't you go to them this time?"

Xu Shuhua was afraid that Xu Chengyu would hear him, so he lowered his voice and said, "Dad prepared Qiu Lubai for the last party, and all the uncles were drunk. I heard that many of them were told by their family members after going back, so they asked them to drink less. So this time again I can't shirk all the invitations, so Dad can only stay in the academy."

Although her voice was low, she was caught by Xu Chengyu, who had a keen sense of hearing. He turned around and retorted unconvinced: "Who said they didn't come? That's because I don't want to invite them! I'm more comfortable on the mountain alone , it's better if they don't come!"

Obviously caring very much in his heart, but still refused to admit defeat, Gu Yunji was a little bit dumbfounded, so he could only comfort him: "Teacher, don't be angry, I'm back, I'm here to accompany you. Look, I even brought you and Miss Xu Here are the presents." He said, and opened the package he brought.

"It doesn't matter whether the gift is a gift or not. I'm very pleased to be a teacher if you have this intention. Don't spend too much money." Hearing that the little disciple brought him a gift, Xu Chengyu's mood suddenly brightened. Although he said it was not important, but I was actually very curious in my heart, and my eyes couldn't help but glance at the package in Gu Yunji's hand.

"It's not something valuable, and it's not expensive. I just hope the teacher and Ms. Xu don't dislike it." Gu Yunji said while taking out the "Catholic Essentials" and carefully wiped off the dust on it.

a book?This kid actually gave me a book?Xu Chengyu was curious and puzzled, and was wondering whether he could show too much expectation later, when he saw Gu Yunji handing the book to Xu Shuhua next to him:
"This is "The Essentials of the Catholic Church" from the British Isles. The first half is written in Western characters, and the second half is written in Chinese characters. I think Ms. Xu seems to be very interested in translating Western characters. Thinking about this You might need this book, so buy it and give it to Miss Xu."

Xu Shuhua didn't expect that Gu Yunji would give him this, and he was quite pleasantly surprised: "Thank you, Mr. Gu, I once saw a copy of "The Essentials of the Catholic Church" from a Westerner, but unfortunately there was no translation version at that time, and I didn't understand it very well. I saw it at Mr. Gu's place today."

Now, Xu Shuhua can not only take a good look at this book, but also compare the translations before and after, and understand more Western words, thereby improving his language level.

Originally, she thought that Gu Yunji would send some hairpins or something, but she was still a little hesitant, thinking that it would be ambiguous and not good, but she didn't expect him to send this, it was really appropriate and appropriate, and his behavior was not out of line and polite, Xu Shuhua couldn't help feeling Have a good impression.

Seeing that she likes it, Gu Yunji smiled slightly: "As long as Miss Xu can use it, it means that I didn't do anything unnecessary."

It turned out that it was for Xu Shuhua, but he thought it was for himself, so he waited so long for nothing.Xu Chengyu was a little embarrassed, his eyes dodged, and he pretended to look away indifferently.

Sensing Xu Chengyu's thoughts, Gu Yunji put away the smile in his eyes, took out a large brocade box from the package and put it in front of him: "This is the new cake from Yufangzhai, there are many kinds, because I don't know which one you like taste, so I bought some of each.”

As he spoke, he lifted the lid to reveal the pastries of various colors and styles inside. These pastries were small and exquisite, exuding a faint and attractive aroma. Xu Chengyu sniffed, and his eyes lit up immediately.

Gu Yunji said: "I came to hand in homework before, and I saw you eating pastries several times. Sometimes the pastries were gone, and you habitually reached for them while drinking tea, but found nothing. I think you must be very If you like pastries, I brought some back for you when I passed by Hangzhou Fucheng this time."

Xu Shuhua came over and said with a smile: "Your present is the right one. Daddy likes to eat the dim sum from Yufangzhai the most. Every time he drinks tea, he must take two yuan to go with it. It's a pity that we live on the mountain, and we live in the city. It’s too far away from here, so I can’t eat it every day. Now that you have given such a big box, Dad can eat it for a long time.”

Xu Chengyu coughed uncomfortably, and said duplicity: "Don't listen to what Shuhua said, how can I love food so much?"

As he said this, his hand reached into the box and took out a piece. He put the snack in his mouth, feeling the soft, glutinous and oily taste, Xu Chengyu immediately narrowed his eyes in satisfaction.

Gu Yunji handed him a cup of tea at the right time, Xu Chengyu took a sip, felt his whole body was at ease, and said: "I didn't forget to bring something for my teacher when I went out, you have a conscience."

Seeing that both Xu Shuhua and Xu Chengyu were satisfied with the gifts they gave, Gu Yunji was also relieved.Thinking of what happened in the Fortune Restaurant today, he told the whole story and asked, "Teacher, what exactly is the fun fair that Ren Yingze mentioned?"

Xu Chengyu concentrated on eating the pastries, and said absently: "Fun fairs, as the name suggests, are for fun. The time is around the Mid-Autumn Festival every year. It is not surprising that you encountered such a thing today. After all, our academy and the government have long-standing grievances. This fun fair was organized by the government to enhance our relationship and eliminate conflicts."

"At that time, everyone will gather together in the suburbs, eat and drink, recite poems and write lyrics, play cuju, run horses and so on. Although the intention is good, today's entertainment fairs have long changed. The students of this school are secretly competing, and they will compete at every turn, and no one will obey the other."

Xu Chengyu swallowed the last bite of pastry, then stretched out his hand to pick up a new piece, and continued: "However, the Hangzhou government is happy to see the success, and progress can only be made if there is a struggle. Later, they set up prizes in various competitions, and whoever wins will return." Who. Gradually, it became the default rule for Luxi Academy and Hangzhou Fuxue to compete with each other for honor through the development of the entertainment fair."

Gu Yunji knew it in his heart, and asked again: "Then according to what you said, it's good to win at the fun fair, but wouldn't it be embarrassing if you lost?"

"What are you afraid of being ashamed of?" Xu Chengyu didn't care. "No matter how many people are lost, our Luxi Academy will be able to find a place in the next imperial examination. Can they do it?"

As he said that, he changed the subject: "But you still have to prepare well. There will be many local dignitaries and dignitaries going to watch it. This is a good opportunity to make a name for yourself."

Xu Chengyu stood up, patted Gu Yunji on the shoulder, and smiled deeply: "It's okay for other students to lose Luxi Academy, but you, you can't lose face as a teacher."

(End of this chapter)