Li Qiu has lived for decades since he started reading and became literate. He has not seen a thousand children as big as Yunjing, but he has seen eight hundred. He has seen people who are calm when dealing with troubles, and he has seen people who speak clearly and coherently.
, he has also seen precocious people...
But to be honest, he had never seen many people like Yunjing who combined multiple situations into one.
At first, he had the idea of just going through the motions, but now after a short exchange with Yun Jing, and in view of Yun Jing's performance, he started to look at it more seriously.
Looking at Yun Jing seriously, he smiled kindly and asked repeatedly: "Really, no one taught you to say such things?"
"No," Yunjing answered calmly, shaking his head.
No one had ever taught him to say such words, so Yunjing was naturally not afraid of Li Qiu's questioning, and even looked at him without even avoiding his eyes.
As for whether his performance would be too unusual, Yun Jing thought about this question, but he still insisted on himself. After all, the world is a big place. He may be a little bit special, but it is absolutely nothing in the world. It is impossible for Li Qiu to think about it.
Without knowing this, there is nothing to hide from.
It wasn't that Li Qiu was being arrogant, he just couldn't believe that Yunjing, a farm boy, could behave like this. He looked at Yunjing and smiled and said, "It's not a good thing for a child to lie. If you let me know those words, someone else taught you."
Yes, but you said you didn’t come to lie to me, then there would be no need to take the next school exam, and your desire to become my teacher will never be possible.”
Lying to others is not a good quality. As a scholar, Li Qiu is not a deep understanding of evil, but he definitely does not have any good impressions. Reading, literacy and learning often focus on a sincere heart. If the heart is not sincere, the person is not righteous, and he will not be righteous as a person.
How can I still understand the principles in the book?
Distorted understanding?
You may be able to deceive others, but you can't deceive yourself. If a scholar has evil intentions from the beginning, and in the future he will become more knowledgeable and do bad things more viciously than ten or a hundred martial arts practitioners, that's for sure. That's why Li Qiucai deliberately emphasized that Yun Jing
Are you lying to yourself?
Perhaps Li Qiu was too harsh. After all, the growth of children will be affected by the teachings of their elders and the environment they live in. However, it is precisely because of such harshness that no one has been able to accept him as a disciple in these years.
one.
"Mr. Li, my little Jing has been sensible and well-behaved since he was a child. He will not lie to you." Yun Lin stood up and helped Yun Jing, wanting to help Yun Jing prove that he was really a good boy.
Li Qiu looked at him and smiled without saying anything. He motioned for Yun Lin to sit down and calm down. Then when Yun Lin sat down nervously, he looked at Yun Jing and didn't worry about whether he was lying or not.
Changing the subject and asking with a smile: "Xiao Jing, right? The real test begins next, are you ready?"
As soon as he said these words, Yunlin and the others' hearts were in their throats, and they held their breaths and did not dare to disturb him.
Yunjing was calm and nodded: "I'm ready, sir, please tell me."
"Well, the first question is, you want to study with me as your teacher, so let me ask you, why are you studying?" Li Qiu looked at Yunjing seriously and asked, but he nodded slightly in his heart. At this critical moment,
Yun Jing can still be calm, this kind of character is really rare.
Hearing this question, Yunjing was slightly startled. He thought he was going to take the exam for something, but this?
But then he thought about it, this question is not easy to answer. What is the purpose of studying? Everyone's answer is different. For the same reason, different answers will produce different results in Li Qiu.
There was no immediate answer, Yunjing thought carefully about how to answer.
In fact, when faced with this problem at this moment, Yunjing really wanted to say something like establishing a heart for heaven and earth to show off, which would definitely sway Li Qiu, but he just thought about it, regardless of his current living environment.
In addition to having the knowledge to say such words, he would only make people laugh. In the final analysis, he himself does not have such noble and great sentiments. He would blush and feel ashamed if he said those words.
With thoughts flickering in his mind, Yunjing was not prepared to talk about any great goals or speculate on what kind of answer would satisfy Li Qiu. Instead, he followed his own heart and answered from his own perspective.
He looked up at Li Qiu and said, "Sir, I study so that I won't be blind!"
Hearing his answer, Li Qiu was stunned for a moment. He had thought about what lofty ideals Yun Jing would say, but he never thought it would be such an answer.
He was slightly dumbfounded and said: "Why do you say that?"
After thinking about it, Yunjing said: "I heard from the old people in the village that you can read after reading, and you can read books after reading, and books record almost everything in the world. I have lived in the countryside since I was a child, and even the town
This is my second time here. I don’t know what the world is like. But after I can read and write, I hope to understand the world from books. Otherwise, my world will always be as big as Xiaoxi Village and I can’t see it.
In the bigger world, what's the difference between that and being blind?"
To be honest, Yunjing also knew that these words should not be uttered by his age and environment, but he still said it. This was the truest thought in his heart. As for what Li Qiu thought about it,
He doesn't care too much. After all, if the apprenticeship is unsuccessful, he may not have any interaction with the other party in the future. Why should he care? If the apprenticeship is successful, they will spend more time together in the future. If he is stumped, he still pretends to be himself all the time?
It's better to show your true self from the beginning.
After hearing Yunjing's answer, Li Qiu didn't care that he could say such mature words. Instead, he said with a smile: "Many people once came to me and wanted to become my teacher. My first question is:
They all asked why they studied, and their answers varied. Some said they wanted to honor their ancestors, some said they wanted to be named on the gold medal list, some said they wanted to change their destiny, some said they wanted to govern the country and bring peace to the people, and some said they wanted to clarify their minds.
Only you gave me a different and most special answer. Maybe this answer is related to your living environment, but the most important thing is sincerity, careful consideration, and even a bit of a return to nature, which is really eye-catching."
Hearing his reply praising Yun Jing, Yun Lin and others beside him were overjoyed. Does it mean that Yun Jing is satisfied with him? Does it mean that Yun Jing hopes to become his teacher?
Although Yunjing was happy with Li Qiu's praise, he knew it was not over yet, so he looked at the other person calmly and waited for the next step.
Next, Li Qiudao said: "You said you study because you don't want to be blind. This is just your current thinking. I won't comment too much. After all, people's ideas will change over time. I'm asking you the second question.
Before you answer me, can you read?"
Yunjing shook his head.
He has been in this world for more than six years, and this is his second time in the town. How can he have the chance to learn how to read?
Seeing Yun Jing shaking his head, this was beyond Li Qiu's expectation. He could talk and say those words without even knowing the words. This was really unreasonable, but it was reasonable. After all, he lived in the countryside.
, you can imagine how slim the chances of literacy are.
He didn't think that Yun Jing was lying to him. With his little knowledge, he could clearly understand this kind of thing.
Frowning slightly, Li Qiu shook his head and said: "You are illiterate, so this is difficult. In the past, those who came to me as apprentices, regardless of their knowledge, were at least proficient in writing, which would make it easier to take exams. In your situation..."
After a pause, he said: "Well, let me test you with two more questions. If it satisfies me, I will consider whether to accept you as my disciple."
In fact, whether to accept a disciple or not depends entirely on Li Qiu's thoughts.
He himself does not want to accept apprentices. He is still studying and wants to go further. Accepting apprentices will be very troublesome. In the past, most of those who came to be apprentices made excuses after he asked the first question.
If you are a guest and you really can’t lose face, you will continue to avoid making the other person look bad.
But not wanting to accept disciples does not mean that he does not accept disciples. If he really meets the right one, he will not mind accepting them. Otherwise, he might as well just spread the word and say clearly that he will not accept disciples. How can he provoke so many people?
Someone comes to your door?
But now, Yunjing is the one who takes the initiative to continue.
Yunjing's conversation, his calmness in dealing with things, and his simple sincerity all gave him an unexpected surprise.
Especially Yunjing gave him an indescribable sense of intimacy, which made him a little moved.
If Yunjing answers the next two questions satisfactorily, he will really seriously consider whether to accept a disciple.
"Excuse me, sir," Yunjing nodded.
Smiling, Li Qiu said: "First of all, this question may be a little cruel to you, or even a little incomprehensible, so you have to think it over carefully before answering me. To be fair, I am a little hesitant to ask this now.
This question is really difficult, so I still ask it because I really want to hear your answer. Listen carefully, what I want to ask is, are you engaged now? When one day you study, study, and gain fame,
Your fiancée is not worthy of you, but at that time there was a beautiful lady from a wealthy family who fell in love with you and could help you in your career by saving you ten or twenty years of hard work. What should you do then?
Should you continue to marry your engaged fiancée, or should you divorce your wife and marry that beautiful rich girl for the sake of your future?"
Hearing this question, Yun Jingxin said that he is really greedy... Oh no, cruel!
It's really cruel. This question is not only a test of character, but also a test of will, and even a test of life!
To be honest, this question is a bit disgusting, but the fact is that many people in the world often face such a choice.
Li Qiu probably realized this, so he hesitated before asking the question. He also deliberately emphasized that the question would be cruel or even embarrassing. Maybe he had experienced such a question before...