Self-cultivation of male support

To say that Shi Yan did have his own purpose for finding this person, but this purpose was different from what Yang Hegao thought.

In the eyes of Yang Hegao or anyone who knew the old gentleman's identity, it was Shi Yan's single-minded pursuit of success, and he wanted to get into an official career through his hand, and there was almost no second possibility.

But Shi Yan took the unexpected second path. He wanted to find a husband for his daughter.

After nearly a year of observation, Shi Yan discovered that Ayun is intelligent and alert, which can be known from the plot, otherwise he would not have become a capable man by his side under the guidance of the hero.

But what Shi Yan wants to say is that Ah Yun's intelligence is not only reflected in the ability to assist the hero in the military camp. If she can only play with the military camp, at most it means that she is good at that.

But the real wisdom is knowing everything, many things, including the things Shi Yan has done in his daily life, the books he has read, and the words he said occasionally, will make Ah Yun think about it.

Once a person can think independently, her life will have countless possibilities at countless nodes.But all smart people have a problem, that is, they tend to go astray when no one is guiding them. This is the same reason that ordinary people say that smart people tend to think more.

So Shi Yan wanted to find a suitable teacher for her to teach her.

As for why Shi Yan didn't teach in person, the reason is very simple.

First of all, there are a lot of inappropriate things in his mind, and he will always bring out one or two inadvertently on weekdays.However, the relationship between the father and daughter of the two is too close, and they live under the same roof. Ayun is young, just the age where he loves to learn to be close to the elders, and these things in him will more or less be learned by smart children.

These things are a disaster rather than a blessing for women today, especially those born in civilian families.

Therefore, Shi Yan wants to find a husband for her daughter, who can guide her well, enable her to be accepted by the mainstream while giving full play to her own value, and allow her to live freely and freely.

Of course, there is another plan to focus on this old gentleman.

Shi Yan himself has no intention of pursuing an official career, but if my daughter wants not to be wronged, it is also a good choice for her to find a capable master and a capable teacher.

"You and I have heard of the reputation of the Mei Family Academy in remote towns, and now the head of the academy is Mr. Mei's direct brother, and the students from the academy are all over the court, mountains and fields, and it can be said that the real peaches and plums are all over the world.

The old man himself was also a Jinshi in the second list when he was young, and now Mr. Xiangguo has been taught under him, and the old man himself has a lot of influence in the court.

I don't know how many people want to worship under him but can't get in. "

Shi Yan told Yang Hegao about the old man's affairs one by one, and said with a smile on his face, "Do you want to study with the old man?"

Yang Hegao was indeed very envious, but he was more practical, shaking his head and waving his hands: "Sir, what you said is indeed very tempting, as long as you think that one day you will have the power to control the wind and rain, you will be tempted.

But the first truth that He Gao learned during those years as a beggar is also a truth that will never be forgotten in his bones.Only when you are full can you have a future.

Otherwise, the day and night will be precarious, there will be no food to eat, no food will be eaten, and no matter how much you think about it, it will be a dream. If there is no tomorrow, how can you think about the future?A person like Mr. Mei is not something anyone can climb up if they want to. "

He stared into Shi Yan's eyes, and said very seriously: "Sir, my eyes are very small, and I can only see in front of me."

What's more, what he wants to say is: "Mr. Mei is really great, his family and even his academy are also great, but in Hegao's heart, sir, you are the best gentleman in the world!"

It was the first time that Yang Hegao confessed his heart to Shi Yan directly. He was a little uncomfortable, but his attitude was very firm. After speaking, he scratched his head to avoid Shi Yan's sight, and went to play with the two children in a hurry.Shi Yan could see from his eyes that this kid really thought so.

Looking at his brisk back, it was rare for Shi Yan to think about this kid's future, otherwise he would be sorry for his trust.

The days passed by, Mei Lao went to the rice noodle shop every day, except for Yang Hegao who was very active on the first day, recently Mei Lao was treated like an ordinary diner in the rice noodle shop.

There was no superfluous action on Shi Yan's face, half a month passed, and he didn't speak a word with Mei Lao.

In a word, the two are the most familiar strangers, and they belong to the kind of relationship that only exists in a simple money transaction. You give money, I sell fans, and the money and goods are both.

At first, Yang Hegao could bear it, thinking that the husband had his own calculations in his mind, but after such a long time, the two of them didn't even talk to each other, Yang Hegao was anxious for the husband, and the corners of his mouth swelled up a lot. The bubble, which was so bright and conspicuous, was pulled by Shi Yan to pour the coptis soup that had been under fire for three days.

The bitterness of the whole person's will has depressed a lot, and even after half a month, eating has no taste in his mouth.

As a result, I drank the Coptis chinensis soup for nothing, and the blisters in the front scabbed, followed by another row, and my complexion became worse and worse, with two huge dark circles dangling around my eyes all day long.

People who didn't know thought he didn't learn well, and went out to be a thief in the middle of the night.

He was really angry, he was so lucky to meet Mr. Mei, no amount of scholars could ask for it.Being able to get in touch with the old gentleman is something that can change his life. Of course he is anxious for the best gentleman in the world!

Shi Yan took a look, come on, I really can't hide this matter from this kid, so I found a time, took him to the study, and explained my plan one by one.

Yang Hegao was very shocked at first, but soon he was affected by the calm attitude of the husband, thinking that maybe he was making a fuss out of a molehill, is it normal for the husband to think so?

So following this line of thought, he quickly discovered the problem: "Recently, I have asked someone to inquire carefully. If the Meijia Academy accepts students, the requirements may be relaxed a little bit. As a student of the academy, you can go out and call yourself Meimen. Be a man with your chest up and be respected.

But the academy has rules, female students have never been confiscated, and there is even a rule that young women are not allowed to enter and leave the academy at will, because they are afraid that women's sex will affect the students' self-motivation.

Therefore, it is impossible for Ayun to become a student of Meijia Academy.

As for letting Mr. Mei accept Ah Yun as a closed disciple, I dare not even think about it. "

Yang Hegao looked at Shi Yan with eyes full of admiration: "Sir, you dare to think so much, He Gao feels ashamed!"

"I've heard Mr. Liu say a lot these days, and only then did I realize that in Mr. Mei's position, closed-door disciples can't be accepted as they wish.

The old man's closed disciple means that he is the younger brother of Lord Xiangguo, and he has become natural allies with many people in the court. Before leaving the teacher, he has already stepped into the arena of power with one foot.

To say something taboo, Mr. Mei once taught Jinshang, and it seems that Mrs. Mei's students are also in the same class as Jinshang.

At this level, accepting a closed disciple is not only his personal matter, but also depends on the family's attitude.If you only take it in to serve the left and right, that's all. It doesn't matter much, and anyone can accommodate it.

But the question is, who would believe that the closed disciple accepted at this time is someone who can serve and live by his side with peace of mind?

Let's not mention these things, it's all after Mei Lao agreed to accept Ayun as a disciple, the premise is that we have a way to get Mei Lao to nod and agree. "

Although it's not entirely true, this kid's attitude of doing a lot of homework recently is worthy of recognition.

So Shi Yan explained briefly: "So Ayun's female status is both restraint and protection for her, and it all depends on Mei Lao's attitude at that time."

Constraint means that the Mei family has never had female disciples before, even if it is a Mei family girl, there are women in the family who can go to school, and the men study different books.The difficulty suddenly increased for the old gentleman to accept female disciples.

Protection means that once the old gentleman nods, as a woman, she is doomed to be unable to do many things, and others will be infinitely less vigilant towards her, and her classmates will be more tolerant, and the outside world will be more respectful.

"As for how to get Lao Mei to nod?" Shi Yan looked at a cookbook on the bookshelf that he had just finished writing last night, and chuckled: "Everyone has weaknesses, if you pinpoint it, you can break it with one blow, just wait. Not in a hurry!"

Shi Yan said that he was not in a hurry, Yang Hegao thought that the matter would come to an end soon, but unexpectedly, another three months had passed, and it was the day when Mr. Zhou was busy preparing for the provincial examination.

Yang Hegao was more or less anxious, afraid that the duck he got would fly away. When he turned his head and saw that the husband was very calm, with no emotion on his face, he first defined himself: "The character is not good, you need to be more directional. Sir study."

This one was squatting under a tree to accompany Ayun and Xiaobao to make paper kites to exercise their minds, when Liu Erbo brought someone in.

The visitor's clothes looked inconspicuous at first glance, but upon closer inspection, the collar of the white clothes was exposed under the rough linen, which seemed to be made of soft and delicate cotton cloth.

The cloth shoes with thousand layers of soles stepped on the bluestone road, leaving a slightly damp shoe print on it.If you look carefully, you can see the plum blossom shape on the shoe print.This is not the leisure and elegance that ordinary people can have.

These discoveries did not move Yang Hegao's face, what made him want to stand up on the spot to meet him was the face of the visitor, wasn't it the old Mr. Mei whom he had seen and missed in the past few months!

Suppressing the excitement in his heart, he forced Ayun and Xiaobao to stand up and greet the visitor calmly. Liu Erbo explained to the three of them with a naive smile: "This is the fan who often goes to our store. Mr. Mei, you should know.

The old man heard that our boss is compiling the "Food Classic", and he happened to have the materials that the boss needs, so he came here to visit today! "

Uncle Liu couldn't hide the pride in his face when he spoke. In his eyes, Mei was always an ordinary diner. The diners were so obsessed with their own rice noodles that they even visited the owner's house specially. compliments.

Yang Hegao felt that his legs and feet were numb from excitement, but in fact, his face was very calm and he saluted: "Yes, I often see the old man going to the store to eat noodles on weekdays. I didn't expect to see him at home today. You are also fate.

My husband should be in the study right now. Since you and your husband have something to talk about, I won’t bother you any more. Let Uncle Liu lead you the way! "

Speaking of making way, there is a sense of being neither humble nor overbearing.

Mr. Mei is also very interesting. When he saw the three children, he directly pulled off the purse hanging from his waist, like a real countryman, and like neighbors visiting each other, he took out three shiny candies from it and put them in the bag. into the hands of the three.

Looked at the disfigured kite being rattled by the three of them, touched the foreheads of the three of them, and said with a smile: "They are all good boys, my master is very lucky!"

The two younger ones took a look at Brother He Gao, and seeing Brother He Gao nodded, they happily took the candies.

After taking other people's things, especially Xiaobao, seeing the candy his father never let him eat, his eyes lit up instantly, and he bowed to Lao Mei very sweetly: "Xiaobao bows to grandpa, grandpa, you are such a good man !"

Yang Hegao laughed angrily at this kid, it's not so embarrassing, but what can I do?Hurry up and Ah Yun to thank Mr. Mei.

I saw that although the kid was greedy, he didn't immediately stuff the candy into his mouth when he held the candy in his hand, but how many people caught the sound of swallowing.

As a result, the man covered his mouth with his chubby hand to cover up, and said: "Xiaobao is not greedy, Xiaobao is not drooling, Xiaobao likes grandpa, grandpa is really a good man! In the future, please invite grandpa to play at home more Son!"

Guilty eyeballs rolled around, I really didn't see, Yang Hegao didn't know how such a gentleman would give birth to such a foodie son, it really hurt the reputation of the gentleman.

It was the first time in Mei's life that he received such an unpretentious and straightforward flattery. He was so teased that he took off the purse from his waist again, and under Xiaobao's surprised eyes, he slowly turned the purse from the inside. All of them.

The childishly showed it to Xiaobao: "Look, it's gone. Will grandpa be welcome to play at home in the future?"

Xiaobao felt that he was a generous child. Although he was disappointed, he still patted his chest and said to Mei Lao: "Grandpa is so pitiful. Next time Xiaobao will save his own candy. When grandpa comes, Xiaobao will treat him to eat!"

Mr. Mei laughed out loud after being teased, and followed Uncle Liu, but within two steps, he heard the clever boy talking to someone in a low voice that he thought: "Sister, next time grandpa comes to my house, I will definitely bring a present." , we don't suffer..."

The smugness in his tone made the well-informed old Mei pause.

Ayun responded briskly, and also warned in a low voice: "My sister knows, but she can't say it."

Xiaobao is an honest child, if he doesn't understand, he will ask: "The truth is like this!"

Ayun couldn't explain the truth behind it, so he just covered his younger brother's mouth with the same chubby little hand, and emphasized with a serious face: "But you can't say it!"

Uncle Liu, who was leading the way for Mr. Mei, sped up a lot with the naked eye. Yang Hegao covered his face in pain, and couldn't imagine what Mr. Mei's face would look like after hearing this.

The husband swung a hoe in front and wanted to ask her to be a teacher, but Ayun demolished the wall at a speed so fast that no one thought that he completely missed Lao Dier as soon as they met.

Bless yourself.

At the same time, Yang Hegao also understood what the husband said before. He could not continue to teach the two children. The two children were used to being free at home, so they could say whatever they wanted.

Especially Ayun, she is too smart, she is young, and she has half-knowledge and ignorance about many things, and she is easy to leave the worldly and duplicity impression in her actions, which is not a good thing for a girl's family.

Hope everything goes as expected sir.

Everything in the study was quiet and peaceful, and it was indeed as Mr. thought, but there was a big gap between what Mr. Yang Hegao thought and what Mr. Yang Hegao thought.

Shi Yan took out his recently completed "Food Classic" and discussed with Mei Lao one by one. The conversation was full of love for food. The two of them discussed which seasons and which ingredients are best to eat, and which ingredients should be used in what way. Cooking can best preserve the original taste, and a series of discussions were conducted on which ingredients are produced in the most authentic places.

During the period, there was no lack of quotations from scriptures, tracing back to the source. When Mei Lao said the first half of the sentence, Shi Yan knew where it came from. When Shi Yan said a certain work, Mei Lao expressed his opinion on it.

The two views are either the same or different.At the same time, they drink a cup together to repay their confidantes, and at the same time they don't try to persuade each other. When they are enjoying themselves, Shi Yan clapped his hands and smiled, and invited Mr. Mei to have dinner at home.

"The boy cooks himself, please taste the boy's craftsmanship!"

Mr. Mei also readily agreed, and he did not show the slightest fear and discomfort of asking Mr. Xiucai to cook for him as an ordinary citizen.There was no trace of reluctance on Shi Yan's face.

The two are just like Boya Ziqi meeting a bosom friend, there is no identity, status, age gap, this moment is just two people who love food colliding, there are countless people who want to share the joy with each other, happy Like two kids.

No one mentioned the identity of the other party, nor did they say a word about the other party's apparent age, experience, life experience, and family environment.

Who in this world can't have his own little secret?

A confidant should give the other party enough respect.

Shi Yan invited Mr. Mei to take a look at the kitchen at home. Mr. Mei didn't have the idea of ​​a gentleman staying away from the kitchen, so he followed immediately. The two of them stayed in the kitchen for nearly an hour. .

The smell of food wafted out from the kitchen, swirling around the tip of everyone's nose all the way, and mischievously drifting away, only the lingering fragrance lingered on the tip of the nose, hooking people's hearts.

The old lady Miao couldn't stand the torture of this scent, so she just went out of sight and out of mind, and took her pony for a walk to chat with her aunt's house next door.

The two children wrinkled their noses and stretched their necks to look around the gate of the courtyard. The saliva at the corner of Xiaobao's mouth was dripping, and Yang Hegao's sleeve was wet from wiping the saliva.

Stimulated by the various scents in the air, he wanted to follow Mrs. Miao and leave, but after he left, there was no one to take care of him at home, so he could only continue to suffer and be happy.

In the courtyard, Shi Yan and Mei Lao turned a blind eye to the three heads that appeared from time to time at the door. They sat at the table, sipping a small drink and a sip of food, chatting and laughing. Smiling narrowly, clinking a glass tacitly, hearing the sound of swallowing saliva coming from the door, he took another bite of food contentedly.

Delicious.

Shi Yan took a sip of wine and heaved a sigh of relief.

He showed his true skills and took special care of Mr. Mei for several months, so that the taste of rice noodles in Mr. Mei's mouth increased day by day. The old man may not take it seriously at first, after all, he has eaten too many good things. The price of rice noodles After all, it’s just a bowl of rice noodles.

But later on, the taste is too overbearing. I don’t feel it when I eat it, but if I don’t eat it for a day, I always don’t think about it. I feel that there are some important things that have not been completed today.

It can be regarded as completely cultivating the eating habits of the elderly.

Later, I inadvertently mentioned to Mr. Liu in the store: "I am writing a book called "Food Classic" about folk delicacies near Bai'an County. I hope Mr. Liu can make a bridge in it."

Elder Mei just happened to hear it.

Although the old man didn't say anything on the spot, he didn't even raise his eyelids, but he still waited for someone to come today!

After a long time, Yang Hegao asked Shi Yan: "Sir, if you act like this, how do you know that Mr. Mei accepts Ayun as his apprentice, does he value her, or does he value her having a father like you?"

Shi Yan was quite proud: "I use my ability to find a master for my daughter, who is hindering me?"