Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.
Chapter 402 Housewarming Party 1
The next day, the couple got up before dawn. Xu Huaiyi yawned and took Gu Xiaoyu to the sports field. The father and son wore the same training suits and first ran two laps around the newly built track to warm up, and then went to the martial arts field to practice boxing. During this time, they met Jiang Yong, who took his old servant for a leisurely walk under the leafy racks, and then went to the gym at a leisurely pace, trying all the equipment with interest.
Push-hand machine, walking machine, single and double bars, waist twister, upper limb traction device, push-up stand, none of them require strenuous exercise, but after doing them one by one, I can obviously feel that my body is a lot more relaxed.
Jiang Yong realized the benefits and actively recommended it to Uncle Zhong.
Uncle Zhong couldn't refuse the kind offer, so he had to temporarily put aside the mental burden of a martial arts master and reluctantly followed the training.
He actually wanted to practice with Xu Huaiyi.
He had never seen the set of boxing that Xu Huaiyi taught Gu Xiaoyu, but he could see the beauty of it. He also hadn't seen the set that Xu Huaiyi taught the bodyguards. The moves were simpler but very practical. Accompanied by the noise of shouting, those overall uniform movements looked very powerful.
If this becomes popular in military camps...
He mentioned this to Jiang Yong tactfully. Jiang Yong thought about it and said, "Don't worry. Huaiyi is a military commander. There will always be a time for him to show his talents in the future. If he shows too much edge now, it will do more harm than good to him..."
After a pause, he said meaningfully, "And there is Sun Yu. As a master, he will also make plans for Huaiyi. He knows best what Huaiyi is capable of in martial arts."
"You are not afraid..."
Jiang Yong knew what the old servant was worried about, and smiled. "Sun Yu is not such a short-sighted person. When Huaiyi first entered school, he was still a refugee from famine, but he took a liking to him at first sight and took the initiative to accept him as his apprentice. The Sun family is a century-old aristocratic family, and their standards are very high. How harsh are the conditions for accepting apprentices? Especially Minister Sun, an old fox, Sun Yu was able to persuade him to accept Huaiyi. It can be seen that they valued Huaiyi's ability, so they were willing to take him under their wings. They value the long-term approach, how could they do something stupid like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs?"
"The better Huaiyi is, the better he will be as a master. He doesn't need to steal the credit from his disciple. Besides, do you think Huaiyi is easy to bully or someone who suffers in silence?"
Uncle Zhong was silent.
Xu Huaiyi was unwilling to suffer any loss or compromise with his biological parents and brothers, so naturally he would not indulge others.
He really worries too much.
Xu Huaiyi had no idea that even a simple act of boxing could attract the attention of Jiang Yong and his servant. After practicing his sword skills and sweating a lot, he taught Gu Xiaoyu how to shoot arrows for a while before the father and son returned to the main courtyard to take a shower.
There are enough houses in the family now, but he did not give Gu Xiaoyu a separate yard to live in. There are only a few people in the family, and if they are separated, it will be a bit boring.
The newly renovated bathroom is very convenient for taking a shower. It's a shower-style room. Just adjust the water temperature and turn on the faucet. If you are quick, it will be done in a few minutes. It was Gu Xiaoyu's first time using it and he found it quite novel and convenient. He even asked Xu Huaiyi several questions.
After taking a shower, the father and son came out feeling relaxed and comfortable. Instead of going to the dining room, they headed straight to the Begonia Courtyard.
This month is the most beautiful time of Begonia Courtyard. You would be missing out if you don’t take a closer look at it, so Xu Huaiyi built an outdoor kitchen here and a spacious pavilion, put a long dining table on it, covered it with linen embroidered with patterns, and placed a few pots of flowers. The atmosphere and beauty are instantly there. It is very pleasant to sit here to eat, drink tea and read, or write and paint.
When the father and son arrived, Gu Huanxi was busy setting the table. Jiang Yong was also there, holding A Li, and smiling as he watched her pluck a crabapple flower and try hard to put it on her little bun.
"Ali..." Xu Huaiyi clapped his hands and led his daughter into his arms with eyes full of doting.
When Ah Li saw him, her big eyes brightened several shades and she grinned like a silly girl from a landlord's family.
Xu Huaiyi loved the baby so much that after holding the baby in his arms, he kissed the baby for a long time before he was willing to put the baby in the baby chair.
With Xu Huaiyi around, Gu Xiaoyu had no chance to get closer to his sister. In fact, not only him, but others could not compete with his daughter-slave, so he could only watch with regret and go to greet Jiang Yong.
Jiang Yong casually reviewed the homework he assigned yesterday.
Gu Xiaoyu was calm and answered fluently.
This made Xu Huaiyi very nervous. He felt like he hadn't done his homework in his previous life and was afraid that the teacher would find out and ask him questions.
Gu Huanxi glanced at him with a smile, helped him out, and pushed a basket of buns in front of him, "Eat it, it's fresh out of the pot."
Xu Huaiyi immediately followed up with the conversation, "It smells so good, what's the filling?"
Gu Huanxi said, "There are also those with braised pork and shepherd's purse and egg fillings. Try them all so you don't get sick of them..."
Xu Huaiyi nodded, and couldn't wait to pick one up and put it in his mouth. He bit into the white, soft dough, and the aroma of the marinated meat became more overbearing and rich. He immediately didn't bother to say anything.
Adhering to the principle that breakfast is the most important of the three meals a day, Gu Huanxi is willing to spend the most time and effort on this. Just like this morning, in addition to the buns with both meat and vegetable fillings, she also had people cook millet and red date porridge, grind walnut and soy milk, and steamed egg custard is a must every time. In addition, she also has to prepare a few refreshing side dishes, and arrange fruit after the meal.
Anyway, although there were only a few people eating, the long dining table was filled to the brim with food of rich variety and balanced nutrition. Naturally, the taste would not be bad either. You could tell by the way the three of them were eating with relish.
Jiang Yong was also very satisfied with the meal. In the end, he felt a little full, so he called Gu Xiaoyu to accompany him along the cobblestone path, admiring the flowers and taking a walk to digest the food, and introduced him to a few senior brothers by the way.
Gu Xiaoyu listened respectfully.
Each of those senior brothers is not an ordinary person, and he still feels a little stressed about the upcoming meeting.
"Your senior brother is the dean of Luming Academy. His surname is Qin and his given name is Yueshan. He is a very upright and elegant person, but he is quite strict in teaching. When you meet him later, he will definitely test you. You should answer him carefully and don't show any fear. Otherwise, even if you are his disciple, he will probably not agree to let you go to the academy."
"Yes, sir."
The reason why Luming Academy is so famous and has a status comparable to that of the Hanlin Academy is that it has a strict admission mechanism. Not everyone who wants to get in can get in. You have to take an exam, first a written test of your ability, and then an interview about your character. In short, the requirements are very high. Qin Yueshan personally supervises the interview, and no one can save face.
It is precisely because of such inhumane strictness that Luming Academy attracts students from all over the world. Of course, in the joint examinations held every three years, the number of people who make the list is also very impressive, and there are even more scholars and juren.
"Your second senior brother is a scholar in the Hanlin Academy, Feng Xu. He has a very gentle temperament and is also very talented, but he doesn't like the socializing and fighting in the officialdom. Now he is at ease in the Hanlin Academy to edit books. His youngest son is about the same age as you and is also studying in Luming Academy. You will get to know him when you go there."
"Your third senior brother is Gu Xingzhou, the Minister of Works. He has made some achievements in water conservancy, but he is not good at flattering people and keeps to himself. He is not valued by the court. He doesn't mind. He likes to think about things. In this respect, he is somewhat similar to your father. Perhaps when the two meet, they can have a good chat..."
"Your fourth senior brother is Han Shaoping, the Minister of the Dali Temple. He is the most serious and rigid person. He never smiles and has a cold face all day long. People who don't know him would be scared when they see him. But there is no need to be afraid. He is cold on the outside but warm on the inside, especially to his own people. If you have any trouble in the future, you can ask him for help..."
Gu Xiaoyu thought to himself, he really didn't dare. He had heard of Han Shaoping's reputation. People privately called him the Cold-Faced King of Hell. Who wouldn't avoid him when they saw him?
While the master and his disciple were admiring the flowers and digesting their food, Xu Huaiyi and his wife began to prepare to entertain the guests. The first to arrive were people from Xujia Village. According to the customs in Qingzhou, when moving into a new home, the elders are required to help warm the house and the pots. Village Chief Xu and Uncle Xu both came, and Village Chief Hu also came with his eldest grandson. There were also a few people who were good friends with Xu Huaiyi, such as Gao Zhuang, Liu Xiuwen, etc. They came today mainly to help entertain the guests.
No one from the Xu family came, but Xu Maobin came with Uncle Xu, carrying a generous gift.
Xu Huaiyi warmly welcomed everyone in. Fearing that they would feel uncomfortable, he had already made arrangements and prepared a separate place for them, where they could eat, drink and have fun as they pleased, and he assigned two servants to serve them.
Doctor Jiao also came, so he was no longer restrained. After entering the house, he went to find Jiang Yong and asked Jiang Yong to take him to visit the garden. The most famous feature of this house is the beautiful scenery of the four seasons. After seeing it, he also thought it was quite good, but that was all until he saw the amusement park and the sports field.
He couldn't help but feel envious and jealous.
"You are so lucky. Even at your old age, you still have a good apprentice. The apprentice is young, but his father is willing to take care of you in your old age."
Look at what is tidied up here. Isn't it the ideal retirement life? It is much more comfortable and pleasant than living in seclusion in Hutian Village.
Jiang Yong laughed and said, "If you want, you can move in. There are still many vacant courtyards here."
Doctor Jiao said sourly, "If the name is not right, then the words will not flow..."
Besides, it's not a good deal if you're the one who's asking for it. Xu Huaiyi wouldn't want to miss out on a bite of food, but he can't be so annoying, right?
Jiang Yong said meaningfully, "Then it will justify the reputation."
Doctor Jiao was stunned. "How do you correct your reputation? Xiaoyu wants to study and take the imperial examination, and Huaiyi also wants to take the military examination to become an official. Are you instigating me to compete with you or with Sun Yu for your apprentice?"
He obviously couldn't win.
Jiang Yong reminded, "The Gu family is not just the two of them, so you can't pass on your medical skills to others?"
Doctor Jiao asked curiously, "You want me to teach A Li's mother?"
How much gossip would that cause?
Jiang Yong was speechless, "Can't you see Ah Li?"
Doctor Jiao raised his voice in surprise, "Ali? How old is she? Besides, are Huaiyi and his wife willing?"
Jiang Yong said, "Although Ah Li is only nine months old, she is smart and clever. You should have noticed this. When she can speak and walk, she can follow you to learn. I have seen that the descendants of medical families all learn to recognize herbs from their elders since they were babies, right?"
Doctor Jiao nodded subconsciously.
"As for whether Huaiyi and his wife are willing, from what I know about them, they should be happy to see it happen. Huaiyi is a little doting on Ah Li, but Gu is a strict mother. She usually pays great attention to Ah Li's education. She herself has read a lot of books and practiced good handwriting. How can she let her daughter know nothing?"
"Then you can just study and learn calligraphy with Gu. You don't have to learn medicine. It's inconvenient for a girl to learn medicine. How many wealthy families are willing to let their children learn medicine? They are afraid that it will affect their reputation and affect their marriage..."
Influenced by the founding emperor, this dynasty did not underestimate doctors and regarded them as minor disciplines. The court even opened a medical school to train doctors. The imperial physicians from the Imperial Medical Bureau took turns to attend classes and no one dared to neglect them.
There were women in the medical school, but they were all girls from poor families who wanted to fight for a way out for themselves. Those with good medical skills could enter the palace to treat concubines and have a rank. For ordinary people, it was definitely a change of family status and a meteoric rise. In the future, when they got married, they would have good choices. Even the son of a minor official could be their match.
Xu Huaiyi is capable and his bright future is just around the corner. He doesn't need his daughter to work hard for him.
So although Dr. Jiao was tempted by Jiang Yong's proposal, he did not hold much hope.
Jiang Yong said, "If you believe me, the young couple will agree. You are not a quack doctor. If they learn from you, they will be considered as a famous teacher. It will not affect Ah Li's marriage in the future."
Seeing how much Huaiyi loves his daughter, Ah Li will most likely not get married and will only marry a son-in-law, so that won't be a problem at all.
Doctor Jiao was so persuaded that he was ready to act. "Then, please help me ask a question later."
He brought it up on his own initiative, which was a bit cheap.
Jiang Yong agreed with a smile.
At this moment, Xu Huaiyi was bringing Gu Xiaoyu to entertain several classmates and friends. Su Zhe and Li Yunting arrived the earliest, almost one after the other. Both of them brought generous gifts. Then came Meng Ping. Meng Ping was short of money and could not give too much gift money, so he did not consider himself a guest and took the initiative to find some work to do to help him organize the housewarming party.
When Wang Qiu Sheng and Zhao Sanyou came, both of them brought their children. The children were about the same age as Gu Xiaoyu, and each of them looked like their biological father. One had delicate features and was a little shy, while the other was chubby and carefree. The children had no interest in appreciating the flowers, and all they did was eat, drink, and play.
Gu Xiaoyu took them to the amusement park. It was like throwing a mouse into a rice jar. They were so happy that they didn't know what to do.
Even the adults' eyes lit up when they saw this. Wang Qiu Sheng and Zhao Sanyou quickly left the scene and entered Fei Daddy mode.
Su Zhe was the most excited. He privately pulled Xu Huaiyi and asked, "Why didn't you tell me about this great thing?"
Xu Huaiyi said disapprovingly, "It's just for children to play with. It's not something rare."
Su Zhe's eyes widened, "Why aren't you rare? Which of these wouldn't be rare if I took it out?"
"You want to sell it? I'm afraid not. Ordinary people can't afford these things. Rich people can take a look at them and go back to make them themselves. There is no market for them."
"Then don't sell anything, just open an amusement park like this."
Xu Huaiyi was stunned, because in his previous life, these things were very common in parks and were free for children to play with. Influenced by this thinking, he really didn't think about using them to make money.
"Do you think there's a way?"
"That's great!"
Seeing that he was eager to try and his eyes were shining, Xu Huaiyi did not want to spoil his fun. "Then go ahead and charge admission. In addition to having fun, you can also prepare some food that the children like to eat, so that they will not be bored for the whole day."
It is easiest to make money from children and women. This principle has been applicable throughout history.
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