The leader was so excited that he couldn't accept such twists and turns. He shouted: "Is what Mr. Lu said true?"
Lu Yao nodded and said: "Of course what I said counts. Today is the first day of the New Year. In order to give back to our customers, our wine fairy has sold candles that were originally sold for three cents for two cents today, and the soap is also five cents cheaper.
Why don’t you hurry up and buy it?”
"I'll buy ten."
"I'll buy twenty."
"Don't fight with me."
Seeing their rush to buy, Lu Yao quickly ordered the shopkeeper and clerk to put out the candles in the warehouse.
There were not many candles given away when selling wine before, and he could make 400 candles and 100 soaps every day. At this time, the two warehouses were full of them. There were 4,000 candles and 100 soaps.
There are also 1,200 yuan, just for them to snap up during the first year of junior high school.
The waiter in the restaurant was selling out almost as soon as he brought out a box, and box after box was filled with coins.
Some people brought the candles back and invited their friends to come over to buy them. For two hours, there was no shortage of people in front of the restaurant. Finally, as the evening approached, all the stocks in the two warehouses were sold out, and some people couldn't buy the candles.
People with scented soap all beat their chests and shouted that they were too late.
They didn't blame the restaurant for anything. The restaurant had already given them a huge discount.
Normally, it would cost them one penny a day to light an oil lamp, but now one candle can be lit for four days, saving half the money.
The door to Jiuzhongxian was closed, and the waiter and shopkeeper sat slumped on the stools, not even wanting to move a finger. They were too tired. Working with high intensity for two consecutive hours would make anyone tired.
After selling all the items, I made a total profit of thirty-eight yuan. Although the money was not much compared to selling wine, other stores selling candles would probably only be able to buy this much money in half a year.
Lu Yao smiled and said: "Looking at how hard everyone is working, everyone's salary today will be two hundred cents more. We won't sell alcohol tonight. You go back to rest early and have a reunion dinner with your family. You don't have to come so early tomorrow."
, Anyway, I’m going to trouble you a little bit these days.”
Even though he was very tired, the shopkeeper stood up and saluted Lu Yao, "Everyone understands that our boss treats us so well and remembers it in our hearts. Today's wages for one day are equal to half a month's wages for the past days. Needless to say, my boss, we also
I will take good care of the restaurant."
"I feel relieved now."
Lu Yao stayed in the restaurant for a while and then got up and left.
Letting him stay in the restaurant all the time means suffering for him. Since he doesn't want to suffer, let's give it to someone who is willing.
When he returned to Lu Mansion, he planned to sneak back to his small courtyard, but he didn't know that Lu Xu was already waiting for him here.
"I didn't expect you to actually get it done. You didn't use any shameful means, right?"
Lu Yao's head was full of black lines, so he dared to think that he was this kind of person in Lu Xu's eyes.
Lu Yao shook his head and said: "Father, you have watched me grow up since I was a child. I will be the kind of person you said."
"It looks very similar to me."
Lu Yao: "..."
"It's best not to have one. If the child is born before the scientific examination is over, our family will lose face."
Lu Yao explained strongly: "It's really not true. You have to believe that Yun Yu and I are innocent."
"Okay, this matter is over. I came to you today for another matter. Are you somewhat sure of passing the scientific examination?"
Lu Yao originally wanted to say that he was very sure, but this seemed too pretentious, so he decided to lower his standard a little. Suddenly he found that saying 70% was not appropriate. Except for people like Su Shi and Zeng Gong, no other students dared to say that they could have it.
70% will make the list.
To be on the safe side, Lu Yao stretched out a hand and said, "50%, I'm 50% sure."
Lu Xu didn't believe Lu Yao's prediction for him anyway, and said suspiciously: "I'm afraid it's not that high!"
Lu Yao slowly lowered a finger and found that Lu Xu's eyes were still wrong. He took off another finger. At this time, Lu Xu nodded, indicating that this was the correct number.
Lu Yao didn't know what expression he should use to express his feelings at this moment. Since you have an idea in your mind, why ask me? It's really unnecessary.
Lu Xu sighed: "The certainty of 30% is a little low, but if you can achieve 30%, it is already embarrassing for you. I still have some weak points with Uncle Ouyang Yong, I don't know if it will work."
Lu Yao was shocked. Lu Xu was blatantly trying to give him a back door. He had never realized that this father was so good before.
Lu Yao said in a low voice: "I think Uncle Ouyang is a bit difficult to talk to. I went to Ouyang Mansion half a month ago, and Uncle Ouyang looked at me like he wanted to drive me away right away. My father, a thin-faced Uncle Ouyang, probably wouldn't give it to me."
Bar."
It was okay if Lu Yao didn't say anything, but as soon as he said it, Lu Xu suddenly became angry, "You still have the nerve to say that I asked you to study before, but you didn't listen and wandered around outside the house all day. Now it's almost time to raise your eyebrows.
It's already too late even if I know I'm worried. Even if Uncle Ouyang Yong doesn't give me this face, I still have to beg him with a shameful face. If you fail, what will the officials think of you?"
What do you think?
"The officials will definitely look at me differently." Lu Yao felt funny thinking about it, but it was impossible for him to fail. He was very confident in himself.
Isn't it just books like the Four Books and Five Classics? Memorize them clearly in a week.
"You...you..." Lu Xu pointed out that Lu Yao was so angry that he could hardly speak.
"It's not my fault that you don't have any knowledge in your stomach and you still learn from others to compose lyrics."
"What does this have to do with composing lyrics? Everyone agreed with me on the lyrics I wrote." Lu Yao was speechless. The lyrics were good, but it was a crime. It really had no justice.
"I'm so angry. Please come in and study for me. Go to Ouyang Mansion with me tomorrow morning." Lu Xu really wanted to beat Lu Yao with a stick, but he thought that Lu Yao now has a title.
It's really annoying that I can't even fight.
To be honest, Lu Yao really didn't want to go. He had the ability to win the ranking, so why bother asking Ouyang Xiu? Besides, Ouyang Xiu would definitely not look good on him. Wouldn't it be a living hell to go by himself?
"Can you not go?" Lu Yao asked weakly.
"No! Even if you kidnap me tomorrow, I will kidnap you to Ouyang Mansion." After saying this, Lu Xu walked away directly. With a son like Lu Yao, Lu Xu would lose several years of his life.
As the saying goes, if you can't resist, then enjoy it.
Since Lu Yao can't resist Lu Xu, he must try his best to make Ouyang Xiu change his mind tomorrow. If there is a chance, he will ask for a calligraphy to be collected.
Lu Yao has no other hobbies other than collecting.
Lu Yao returned to the room and threw the book aside. Such a great opportunity was of course to copy the book. His obedient wife was still waiting to see. Nothing was as important as this.
As soon as daylight dawned, Lu Yao was woken up by Uncle Fu's rapid and strong knock on the door. Uncle Fu shouted with his unparalleled loud voice: "Erlang, please salute quickly. The master is already having breakfast. If you are late at night
Some masters will personally carry you out."
Sure enough, being someone else's son is not an easy thing.
Lu Yao put on his clothes and opened the door while unconscious.
Uncle Fu pushed Lu Yao to the main hall step by step. He was so sleepy that Lu Yao almost fell asleep standing up.
Yesterday I stayed up until midnight to copy more books.
After taking a few mouthfuls of porridge, Lu Yao followed Lu Xu with his hands full of things, including the Lu family's unique strong wine and soap.
Lu Yao will never give up any advertising opportunity.
When Lu Yao and his son first arrived at Ouyang Mansion, Ouyang's doorman opened the door and was shocked to see two people standing at the door. Maybe they had been waiting here last night.
The disciple hurried to the inner courtyard to report the matter. Ouyang Xiu probably hadn't gotten up yet at this time.
Why did Lu Xu come so early? It was not because Ouyang Xiu was so famous. Leaders in the literary world were not just talking about it. Moreover, he was also the examiner of next year's scientific examination, and he was a very popular figure.
He was afraid that if it was too late, he wouldn't be able to squeeze through the door of Ouyang Mansion. Countless literati and students would definitely come to visit Ouyang Xiu today.
After a while, the servant came back and saluted Lu Xu: "Master Lu, my master would like to ask you to go to the main hall and wait for a while."
Lu Xu patted Lu Yao and said, "Stop sleeping and come into Ouyang Mansion with me."
After drinking half a cup of tea in the main hall, Lu Yao's sleepiness gradually disappeared, and he saw Ouyang Xiu walking in from the front.
Lu Xu and Lu Yao quickly stood up and saluted. Ouyang Xiu also saluted and said with a smile, "Why did Uncle Qing come on the second day of the Lunar New Year this year? It was not so early in previous years."
Lu Xu smiled and said, "To be honest, Brother Ouyang came here today to ask for something."
Ouyang Xiu immediately knew Lu Xu's purpose, glanced at Lu Yao and walked towards the main seat.
When Ouyang Xiu passed by Lu Yao, Lu Yao respectfully called out, "Uncle Ouyang."
Ouyang Xiu said "hmm", but he couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry.
After Ouyang Xiu sat down, Lu Xu said, "Brother Ouyang, you should have heard about the fact that Yao'er was ordered to take the exam."
Ouyang Xiu nodded and said, "I heard a little bit about it."
Lu Xu shook his head and sighed, "Yao'er has not liked reading since he was a child. The officials asked him to take the scientific examination this year. Isn't it just to embarrass Yao'er? But he can't refuse, which is really sad!"
Noticing Ouyang Xiu's glance, Lu Yao immediately sat upright, his back straight, never leaning on the chair.
Ouyang Xiu glanced at Lu Yao for a few times and then smiled and said: "Uncle Qing, I think you are worrying too much. With Erlang's literary talents, it is not easy to get on the list. It also requires you as a father to worry about it."
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Lu Yao nodded. It seemed that Ouyang Xiu understood him, and all the resentment he had towards him was wiped out.
Lu Xu sighed again: "Yao'er is my biological son. How could I not know his abilities? He is really just gold and jade but is corrupted inside. He cannot withstand the scientific examination!"
Ouyang Xiu stroked his beard and said: "I don't think so. I have read Erlang's lyrics recently. Even an old man like me, who has been reading all his life, feels that they are not up to par. Erlang will definitely become a great literary figure in the future.
It's just a stepping stone for him, Uncle Qing, just watch it."
A smile appeared on the corner of Lu Yao's mouth, and now Ouyang Xiu looked more and more pleasing to his eyes.
