Chapter 252: His Disciple is a Treasure (Part 2)

dies at Shuxiu are difficult, let alone our daily expenses. I can't bear to see you tighten your belt and live frugally. I can't stand it! Not to mention silk and satin, delicacies from mountains and...Li Yunting brought over a few baskets of steamed dumplings. On the wooden tray, there were also rice porridge, vinegar dishes, and salted vegetables. After hearing the last few words, he put down his things and said to Xu Huaiyi, "I also took a name."

Xu Huaiyi was stunned, “Didn't men only get their courtesy names after the coming-of-age ceremony at the age of twenty”

Li Yunting is two years younger than him. She is eighteen this year.

Li YunTing explained, "Before my master left, he had already prepared this for me."

"Oh, oh, then what's your name"

"Clouds and Peaks."

Xu Huaiyi felt awkward. His meager ink supply was really something he regretted now. He had no idea what Yunxiu meant, and he didn't want to guess blindly. He could only dryly laugh, "This is a good choice of characters..."

One has to ask the daughter-in-law.

Unexpectedly, Li Yunting, who was known for being frugal with his words, took the initiative to explain, "The name 'Yunxiu' comes from 'Yun Wu Xin Yi Chu Xiù,' which describes clouds emerging from a mountain peak shrouded in mist. It also symbolizes an ambitious heart, a broad mind, and a promising future."

Xu Huaiyi understood, and praised even more sincerely, "This character is well-written. Your master has high hopes for you."

Li Yunting hummed, "From now on, you can just call me by my courtesy name."

Xu Huaiyi readily agreed.

Li Yun Ting glanced at Su Zhe, then lowered her head to eat.

Su Zhe's smile froze for a moment at the corner of his mouth, then stretched out again. "Huai Yi, do you know what my given name means"

Xu Huaiyi twitched the corner of his mouth. Why was he being tested like this Did he look like someone with a vast amount of knowledge "Your parents, hope you are safe"

Su Zhe smiled and said, "That's right, but it's not comprehensive. The two characters 'Zi An' are full of meaning, such as noble character, erudition, and happiness and contentment."

Hearing this, Xu Huaiyi said with heartfelt emotion, “So your parents have high expectations for you.”

Su Zhe was amused by this, laughing non-stop.

Xu Huaiyi, “...”

He should still eat.

But during meal times, Su Zhe didn't stop talking to him, not at all concerned with the old saying about not speaking while eating. In short, he seized every opportunity to cultivate their friendship.

Li Yun Ting shot him several daggers with her eyes.

Su Zhe completely ignored him.

After dinner, they went their separate ways to class. Then it was quiet.

Who would have thought, after school, Su Zhe came again.

Xu Huaiyi was just about to go find Sun Yu, when he saw him, his eyelids twitched. He had to find something for this young master to do, otherwise, he would be pestering him all the time and rumors might spread!

"WaiYi, where are you going"

With a shout filled with righteous indignation, Su Zhe's voice was unusually natural and intimate.

Huaiyi Xu rubbed his arms, "I'm going to see my master, what brings you here Is something the matter"

Su Zhe said, "It's nothing, I just came to ask you if there's anything I can do. After all, I'm also a member of our disaster relief preparation committee, right"

"Yes, yes, yes, rest assured, I won't let anything happen to you. But I need to see the master first before we can get started."

Su Zhe raised an eyebrow. "Why"

Xu Huaiyi said matter-of-factly, "Of course it's because what we did requires the academy's consent. Now that we have food and silver, how to distribute the food, how to spend the silver, and how to make up for the class time we missed while on duty outside the city – these are not things we can decide by ourselves. We must consult the academy masters."

Su Zhe followed up, "So, you've already made detailed plans"

Xu Huaiyi didn't hide it, "I stayed up all night last night to write a disaster relief plan, I don't know if it works, I'll take it to Master to have a look."

Su Zhe's eyes flashed with a moment of hesitation.

Xu Huaiyi, upon seeing this, simply feigned ignorance. "When the master looked back, I explained it in detail to Zian again. If there are any improprieties, wouldn't that be grounds for Zian to make fun of me"

Upon hearing this, Su Zhe immediately replied, "Alright, then I'll be waiting."

Then Xu Huaiyi bowed slightly and left.

Sun Yu had his own office. When he knocked, Ma Zichen was already there, the two of them talking about something. Seeing Xu Huaiyi, Ma Zichen jokingly said, "Oh, your proud disciple is here."

Sun Yu smiled and conceded, "You're just being sour."

Mazda snorted, thinking of Li Yunting who had caught his eye. She hadn't given him any face at all, which made him feel a little uncomfortable. He had finally found a good prospect, but someone else had beaten him to it.

Xu Huaiyi rushed over and bowed, "Master, Master Ma."

Sun Yu asked, “What brings you here”

Xu Huaiyi took out the finished proposal from his bosom and respectfully handed it up with both hands.

Sun Yu took it over, spread it out and looked at a few lines casually. Then his expression became increasingly solemn and serious, and his reading speed slowed down.

Ma Ziqin was familiar with him and didn't shy away. He leaned in, originally curious to steal a glance, but as a result, his face also became seriously solemn.

Xu Huaiyi waited quietly, his heart racing. Although his daughter-in-law had praised him and given him affirmation, what if…

After a moment of silence, Sun Yu looked at him with a complex expression. Although she believed this plan was written by him, she still asked again, "Did you write this"

Xu Huaiyi said, “It was written by my disciple. He stayed up all night working on it.”

With Lee Yunting as a witness, no one can say that he plagiarized.

Sun Yu mused for a moment, then suddenly sighed with emotion, “Master is truly fortunate to have you as my disciple.”

He's lacking confidence now, wondering if he has the ability and skill to teach Xu Huaiyi. He doesn't want to be outdone by his apprentice, that would be ridiculous!

Xu Huaiyi immediately said, “It is a disciple’s fortune to be able to have Master as my teacher.”

Mazic said sarcastically, "Alright, you master and apprentice don't need to be so humble with each other. Are you saying I have no disciples"

Xu Huaiyi said, “Students dare not.”

"Your master dares."

Son Yu smiled and rolled his eyes at him, "Come on, are you jealous of me There are plenty of good prospects in the academy. Find one and take them as your disciple."

Mazda sighed helplessly, "As if I didn't want to Alas, once you've seen the sea, all other water seems shallow, and except for Mount Wushan, there are no other clouds."

If it's already good, there's no need to settle for less.

Xu Huaiyi, "…".

Is this poem appropriate here

Sun Yu was also disgusted with him enough, and started shooing him away. "I have something to do here, you go take my class."

Ma Zichen knew that the master and apprentice were about to speak their minds. He stayed away, as it wouldn't be appropriate for him to be there, and he certainly wouldn't want to be so tactless. Therefore, very politely, he excused himself and left.

The door closed, leaving only the master and his student inside. Now that they were alone, their conversation became much more relaxed.

"Huaiyi, do you know the weight of this plan"

"The weight of something doesn't matter; it depends on who holds it. Someone who is willing to help disaster victims will see it as a treasure, while someone indifferent to them will see it as worthless paper."

So you actually dare to say that.

"Before the master, a disciple has nothing to hide."

This sounds good to me, Sun Yu felt relieved and praised highly, "You're right, this plan is indeed a treasure for some people. This disaster relief strategy is so comprehensive that even those old foxes who have been in the court for decades might not be able to come up with something as perfect as yours."

Direct and concise, every point is elaborated clearly and thoroughly. Without flowery language, it's easy to read and understand. There are only facts on the page, no wasted words. If the officials at court could write reports like this, why would the people be unhappy and the Great Yong dynasty weak

This apprentice is a treasure too.les contracts Xu Huaiyi had brought back, writing down the general information about those people on a sheet of paper."Little fish, you take a look too."Gu Xiao Yu accompanied A Li in playing, upon he...