Chapter 76 Proposal
"Please sit down, the humble house is simple, please don't dislike it." Wu Wencai welcomed the two into the house. Seeing the dust everywhere in the house, he was unconsciously embarrassed. He picked up a piece of paper full of calligraphy, wiped it on the chair, and then made a gesture of asking for help.
"Brother, I'm not saying that, your living conditions are a bit inhumane..." Li Yaoyue looked around. The room in front of her could be described as a bare wall. An old wooden table was filled with various calligraphy works. After writing the front and the back, they had to be written in the middle. It is conceivable that Wu Wencai may not even be able to afford the paper that practices calligraphy on weekdays.
"What we scholars seek is to establish our minds for the heaven and earth, establish our destiny for the living and the people, carry forward our unique knowledge for the past sages, and bring peace to the ages. As for this material aspect... there is no requirement." Wu Wencai said wisely.
Didn't ask you to invite us in with a happy look on your face? Li Yaoyue smiled in her heart, but she didn't expose it. Instead, she nodded in cooperation.
As a scholar, she not only has no brains but also needs face. She smiled slightly in her heart.
As Li Yaoyue expected, after talking to the two, Wu Wencai couldn't help himself. He rubbed his hands with a very embarrassed expression and asked with a slightly embarrassed expression: "That... aren't you saying that you're here to give me the fee for taking the scientific exam..."
When Li Yaoyue and Wan Sanqian heard this, they couldn't help but smile at each other. Li Yaoyue said, "What are you going to take the scientific test? Your Xianling Town has always been a hub for communication between the Immortal Academy and the mortal world. Look at you, why not go to the Immortal Academy to try your luck. Isn't it much better to practice immortality than to take the scientific test?"
Wu Wencai shook his head and said, "I study just to benefit all the people who have learned. Only by taking scientific exams can I realize my ambitions."
Li Yaoyue nodded in agreement and smiled: "Okay! Well said, then are you willing to pay a little bit of a small price to realize your ambition?"
Wu Wencai nodded and said, "Of course I do it! Not to mention a little price, I am willing to pay no matter any price!"
"Okay!" Li Yaoyue slapped the table and snapped her fingers at Wan Sanqian with a "click" and said with a smile: "Miss, take out the gift quickly!"
Wan Sanqian smiled slightly, took out a small box from the storage ring, opened the lock with the key, and opened the small box. She saw that there were neatly placed Tao Te Ching, Songs, Spring and Autumn, Zuo Zhuan... and there were also some Taoist practice methods for health preservation. On these books, there was also a silver note of 1,000 Jiaozi.
"This...this...this...this are all collector's editions!" Wu Wencai showed an excited look on his face, and he couldn't put it down and stroked the collector's editions of books, and said excitedly to Li Yaoyue and Wan Sanqian.
"That's it! As long as you agree to our request, these books and this thousand Jiaozi will belong to you! And you will get more out of print books and Jiaozi in the future!" Li Yaoyue blinked at Wu Wencai.
"Really?" Wu Wencai solemnly put the out-of-print book in his hand back and bowed: "But it's okay to say it, Wencai agrees!"
Seeing Wu Wencai's appearance, Li Yaoyue cleared her throat and seemed a little embarrassed. After all, she was an honest child since she was a child and had never cheated an honest person like this...
"Ahem, Brother Wu, you said just now that your ambition is to establish your heart for the world, establish your destiny for the people, inherit your unique knowledge for the past saints, and bring peace to the ages... If you want to realize such a grand ambition, you will definitely be the top scorer in high school! The expenses you will spend during this period are probably gone." Li Yaoyue said with a pretentious sigh.
"Oh, who said no, I can't afford this ink, paper and inkstone." Wu Wencai sighed dejectedly. His family's ancestral property has almost been sold. There is no other source of income at present, and he is worried about money all day long.
Seeing this, Li Yaoyue thought there was a chance, so she patted Wu Wencai's shoulder to comfort her and said, "So we are here to help you? As long as you marry Miss Nanshi in the town, with her financial resources, you can naturally help you take the exam!"
"Plop!"
Wu Wencai was so scared that he sat on the ground and murmured: "I can't do it! I can't do it! I can't do it... I can't do it!"
"Don't be so excited, what's wrong with this!" Li Yaoyue immediately ran over and helped Wu Wencai up and persuaded: "Although Miss Nanshi is a little plump, she is at least well-off, so it's good if she doesn't dislike you. Besides, the saint also said that people should not behave like a person, and marry a virtuous person with a wife! Don't always be greedy for beauty!"
"Why don't I know what the saint said? Besides, where did you see that she is virtuous?" Wu Wencai was stunned for a little while, but he was not stupid!
"Well, don't care which saint you are. The key is that you want to realize your ambitions! Now there are chaos outside, and there are treacherous ministers in the court, and the people are living in poverty. This is a great opportunity to realize your ambitions! What's more, look at the figure and shape of Miss Nanshi... she looks rich and prosperous, and why is she not virtuous? If you marry her, you will definitely have a good career and will soar!" Li Yaoyue analyzed for Wu Wencai with a serious face.
"But...but..." Wu Wencai wanted to argue, but Li Yaoyue immediately interrupted him and said, "Nothing is not bad! If you don't say it, we will say that you are close. You are so old and haven't married yet... It's great if you are unfilial to the three no queens! You are sorry to the people and the ancestors now. Do you still want to continue living like this!"
After hearing Li Yaoyue's words, Wu Wencai fell into deep thought. It was obvious that he was touched by his heart. People who study are the most concerned about filial piety, but now he not only sold all his ancestors, but also left no descendants. He is really sorry for his ancestors. Li Yaoyue's words touched the pain in his heart.
Seeing that his words worked, Li Yaoyue immediately squatted down and continued to work hard. He whispered in Wu Wencai's ear: "Besides, this matter is not as bad as you think. When you will be the top scorer in high school in the future, you will rise to the top... Well, it is not necessary to abandon your wife, but isn't it a matter of just one sentence to take a few concubines and raise a group of singers?"
"Young Master Li's words are reasonable..." Wu Wencai widened his eyes and murmured with a dull expression.
"I tell you, there is no such store after passing this village. If Miss Nanshi is anxious and find someone to marry, you will not regret taking medicine! You have to think it through!"
Wu Wencai closed his eyes, took a deep breath, gritted his teeth, stomped his feet, and said, "Okay! A man can bend and stretch, and I will go to the Nanshi girl's house to propose marriage tomorrow!"
Chapter completed!