Flattery

Author: Loeva

Flattery

The visit of Qin Zhonghai and Qin Jian's father and son surprised Qin Bai and his wife.

The couple had eaten early and were eating in the courtyard right now. Even Zhao Mo and Brother Zi were present. Zhao Mo was teaching Brother Zi to memorize the "Three Character Classic" when he unexpectedly saw Qin Zhonghai and his son coming in and hurriedly stood up.

Mr. Niu quickly attracted the visitor's attention: "Hey, why is my second nephew free to come here so late at night? Have you had dinner? Do you want to eat something here?"

Qin Zhonghai laughed and declined, then took his son and told him the purpose of his visit. He said with a sincere expression: "I have long heard that my third uncle is the most learned. It's a pity that the two places were separated in the past and my nephew never had the opportunity to ask you for advice. Now Brother Jian

He has also reached the age of studying. It is rare for his children to know how to work hard and make progress.

, my nephew has little talent and little knowledge, and I am afraid that I will delay him, so I have to seek help from my third uncle. The third uncle is a great talent and full of talents. Even if he just gives the child a few words of advice, it will be enough to benefit him. I hope the third uncle will not dislike it.

He is young and stupid, if he does something bad, just beat him and scold him."

He said this as if his own reputation as a literary scholar was false.

Qin Bai was speechless for a moment. The courtyard was not the place to talk, so he invited Qin Zhonghai and Qin Jian, father and son, into the study to talk.

Mr. Niu complained slightly and said in a low voice: "I've just eaten and I'm here to disturb you. I haven't eaten yet, so I have to start working hard. What if I get sick from exhaustion?"

Zhao Mo comforted her in a low voice and brought Brother Zi to her, coaxing Niu to immediately forget her original complaint and just focus on teasing her grandson. Zhao Mo himself began to think about whether he should hide in earlier

It would be better to go to the east chamber to avoid having to face the Wang family’s grandson-in-law and great-grandson.

Unexpectedly, Qin Jian fell behind. Hearing Niu's complaint, he looked at her a few more times, and saw Zhao Mo helping to say nice words and persuading her. She had a good impression of him. Qin Jian stepped forward and smiled and said, "But Uncle Zhao? I'd have listened earlier."

It is said that Uncle Zhao is also in the family of the third uncle now. My nephew wants to come and make friends with him, but he is afraid of offending Uncle Zhao. It is rare to meet him today, why not go to the third uncle together to listen to his teachings? "

Zhao Mo was surprised and looked at him blankly. Niu laughed and said: "Hey, how did Guang Lu become Uncle Zhao? Brother Jian, he is about the same age as you, I'm afraid he is only a few months younger than you.

When you call him that, you call him old."

Qin Jian said with a smile: "Mr. Wu and my father are of the same generation. Since Uncle Zhao is Mr. Wu's cousin, he is naturally my elder. There is nothing wrong with calling him Uncle Zhao."

Only then did Niu think of Zhao Mo's fake identity. She didn't tell the truth. She just pursed her lips and smiled and patted Zhao Mo: "Then go quickly. Don't be too shy. It's good to make more friends.

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Zhao Mo was worried to death, and this posture could not tolerate his refusal. He also understood Niu's intentions. Qin Jian had already invited him, but if he refused, it would arouse suspicion, so he followed Qin Jian in depressedly.

House.

Qin Bai didn't say anything when he saw Zhao Mo coming in.

Qin Zhonghai said a lot of good things again and again, praising his third uncle Qin Bai as the greatest talent in history and a rare famous Confucian scholar in the world. He also said how difficult it was for his son Qin Jian to study and how hard it was to find a good gentleman.

How to devote oneself to learning and study diligently? The central idea is to ask Qin Bai to give guidance on Qin Jian's homework, not just once tonight, but for a long time.

Qin Bai was used to hearing flattery when he was young. After becoming a famous teacher in Mizhi County, he often heard people say good things. He was naturally very calm and would not get confused because of Qin Zhonghai's flattery and agreed to his request.

Qin Bai first asked Qin Jian about his study progress, and then asked a few questions. After listening to his answers, he asked him to write a few words, and then said: "Brother Jian is still laying the foundation at this age.

Now that he is studying at the Yao family, the teacher in the school is very knowledgeable, so he can continue to study with him. If there is something you don’t understand and you don’t want to ask the teacher, just come to me and I will explain it to him. Again.

As for anything else, we have to wait until he lays the foundation for two more years. He still has talent, but the foundation is not very solid, and he needs to practice his calligraphy for a few years."

Qin Jian's face burned when he heard this, and he lowered his head in agreement. He usually heard a lot of compliments, and he was said to be the most outstanding junior among his relatives and friends. When he heard such honest comments, his face couldn't stand it. But Qin Jian couldn't stand it.

Bai is an elder and has always had a reputation for talent. He can't say that the judgment is unfair, so he can only admit it with gritted teeth.

Qin Zhonghai laughed and said: "What Third Uncle said is fair. This child is spoiled by his mother, and people around him always say good things about him, so he is a little ignorant. He should really be told to listen to Third Uncle earlier.

That's right, he really knows what it means to be superior to others." He went to praise Zhao Mo, saying that he has extraordinary bearing at such a young age, and you can tell at a glance that he is a well-educated child, and he will definitely be successful in the future if he studies with Qin Bai.

After finishing the compliment, he praised his "cousin" Wu Shaoying again, saying that he had already gained a reputation for talent in the Imperial College, and his talent reputation was so loud that everyone in the capital knew about it.

The more Zhao Mo listened, the more uncomfortable he became. He felt that Qin Jian's gaze on him was unsettling. Qin Bai also felt uncomfortable after hearing this: "Zhong Hai, if you have something to say, just say it directly. Don't worry about it."

Children are being bullied here. Guanglu has always been shy, and Shaoying also comes from a small family, but I can't help you praising me like this."

Qin Zhonghai laughed a few times and then said: "Third uncle, don't be angry, my nephew is also impatient. Brother Jian is quite talented in reading, but with our family's family background, you also know how many people around him can

To tell the truth? Naturally, I support him everywhere, and it is inevitable that I will praise him to the point where I don't know how high the sky is. He is a child who is not sensible. If he can control it, it will be fine. If not, he will be in a state of admiration from now on. He really thinks that he is a peerless genius and will not work hard anymore.

Wouldn't studying be ruined? At this time, if there is a respected elder who can point out his homework and let him know what is good and what is good and how much he weighs, then the nephew and his wife can rest assured. But where is this in the family?

People? Now that the third uncle is back, my nephew finally has hope, how can he be pleading carelessly? If there is anything rude, please don't blame the third uncle. My nephew is also worried about his descendants."

Qin Bai smiled: "You have a fatherly heart, why don't I understand? You don't have to worry too much. I think Brother Jian is fine. It's not like what you said. He is also a good student, and he has good intentions."

It’s just that the child is still young and needs to continue to study. As for finding an elder to guide him in his homework, it is not difficult at all. His maternal grandfather, the Yao family, is full of scholars, so why can’t he find an elder?

Are you willing to teach him? There are many Jinshis in the Yao family, who are better than me, who is white."

Qin Zhonghai hurriedly said: "Third uncle, you are too humble. It's not that you didn't have any honors back then. It was just that you were dismissed when the Qin family was in trouble. Later, the Qin family was rehabilitated. The Holy Father has issued an edict to return your honors. You are still a civil servant now. If you hadn't been without

According to the news, he might have taken the high school exam a long time ago. How can he be said to be white? As for Brother Jian’s maternal grandfather’s family, it is true that there are many Jinshi and Juren, but everyone has their own affairs, so there is no time to teach someone with a foreign surname.

Child? In terms of closeness, naturally you, my uncle, are closer. I can’t write two characters of Qin in one stroke. Our own family is closer than outsiders. In the past, we just didn’t have the opportunity to listen to your teachings. Now, since

We are reunited, how can we miss this great opportunity? If Brother Jian has benefited from your teachings and has made great progress in the future, it is also your contribution. My nephew is very grateful. My grandfather's spirit in heaven will definitely be happy to see us.

The family is in harmony."

Qin Bai heard some of the meaning and smiled slightly: "After listening to what you said, if I don't give Brother Jian good guidance, I will become a sinner of the Qin family. It doesn't matter, he is now a student of the Yao family and has his own teacher.

Teach. As I said just now, he can come and ask for advice at any time. I also have a few books here that may be of some use to him. He can take them back and read them by himself. If he doesn’t understand anything, he can ask. I will look for two more books another day.

If you have a good copybook, send it to him. If he is free, he can write it down and show it to me when you are finished."

This already means agreeing to give advice. Qin Zhonghai looked happy and pushed his son quickly: "What are you doing standing still? Why don't you thank your third uncle quickly?" Qin Jian thanked Qin Bai hurriedly, and Qin Bai waved his hand.

He took two books from the bookshelf and said to Zhao Mo, "Have you finished reading the one you took from me?"

Only then did Zhao Mo wake up from his stupor: "Yes, I've finished reading it. I'll get it right away." After saying that, he turned back to the house to get the book and delivered it to Qin Jian.

When Qin Jian saw the title and author's name on the book cover, he was immediately in awe. He heard Mr. Xueli mention this book, saying it was a rare and good book. Only the rich and scholarly people in the world would collect it.

Not many copies exist. The Yao family does have one, but it is never borrowed. Even the direct descendants of the family have to softly beg their elders to get it, and they can't take it out of the study. His grandson wants to

I had to wait in line behind my cousins ​​to borrow it, and I don’t know how many years it would take. I never expected that my third uncle had a copy here. Judging from the pages, it must be quite old.

Qin Bai said: "These are all old books. Look through them carefully. If you like, you can copy a new one. When you finish copying, return the book to me and you can read the new one yourself."

Qin Jian hurriedly agreed, and Qin Zhonghai thanked Qin Bai again and said many nice words. Qin Jian stared at the book in his hand for a while, and began to be anxious to go back to his residence to read. When he went to Qingfeng Yuan tonight, he originally just wanted to please his father.

Yes, he was suddenly splashed with cold water and received some unexpected "criticism". He was still a little annoyed, but now it had completely turned into a surprise. He began to look curiously at the bookshelf behind Qin Bai and the objects on the floor.

I kept those big boxes, thinking how many good books my third uncle still had here? I never noticed them in the past. He really should come here more often.

Because Zhao Mo was standing nearby, Qin Jian chatted with him very enthusiastically, and asked him what he thought after reading the book, and offered to visit him in the future. The two of them could communicate more and learn from each other.

I was very confused, but in order not to arouse suspicion, I had no choice but to agree.

After finally waiting for Qin Zhonghai to leave with Qin Jian, Zhao Mo asked Qin Bai with a sad face: "What should we do? I asked my grandnephew to come to talk to me often in the future."

Qin Bai just smiled: "It doesn't matter, he wants to make friends with you. If you like him, then make friends with him. If you don't like him, just ignore him."

Zhao Mo sighed: "I'm just afraid that if he asks about my origins, I'll reveal my secret."

Qin Bai was not worried. He comforted him with a few words and asked him to go back to his room to rest. He had to go out tomorrow.

Mrs. Niu had sent her grandson back to her room early. She entered the room and asked her husband: "My second nephew has been sitting here with his children for a long time. He just flatters you. What on earth are you doing here? The Marquis of Cheng'en's family has a great business. Really?"

Can’t find a good gentleman?”

Qin Bai smiled: "He has already told his purpose, and I understand it. This kid is a smart man, but it's a pity..." He paused and did not continue.

The can was broken and dropped...
Chapter completed!