Chapter 52 Giving Gifts

Author: Emei Swordsman

Chapter 52 Giving Gifts

The few of them didn't talk much all the way, and soon returned to Luxi Academy. After Gu Yunji settled in the dormitory, he took the gifts he bought in Hangzhou Fucheng to the courtyard of the mountain chief Xu Chengyu.

"Oh, you know you're coming back. Why are you thinking about me, an old man that no one cares about?" Seeing Gu Yunji coming, Xu Chengyu pretended to be angry and deliberately turned his head away from him.

Gu Yunji was a little confused and asked Xu Shuhua on the side: "Teacher, what happened? Didn't I tell the teacher before I left? Do you think I have been away for too long?"

Xu Shuhua glanced at Xu Chengyu who was lying on the Taishi chair, and said helplessly: "Dad is not angry with you, he is angry that no one is accompanying him. Most of the students went back during the Dragon Boat Festival, and many gentlemen also went home to visit relatives.

Daddy has nowhere to go, and I have been very bored during this period. I finally saw you come back, and I was not happy enough to express my joy, but I refused to say anything about it. "

Gu Yunji said: "Didn't Teacher Qingming meet up with some friends in Hangzhou last time? Why didn't you go find them this time?"

Xu Shuhua was afraid that Xu Chengyu would hear it, so he lowered his voice and said: "Dad prepared Qiu Lu Bai at the last party. All the uncles were drunk. I heard that many of them were talked about by their families after they went back and told them to drink less. So this time again

I couldn't shirk all the invitations, so dad had no choice but to stay in the academy."

Even though her voice was soft, Xu Chengyu, who had a keen sense of hearing, caught it. He turned around and retorted unconvincingly: "Who said they won't come? That's because I don't want to invite them! I'm more comfortable on the mountain alone.

, it would be better if they didn’t come!”

Although he cared deeply in his heart, he still refused to admit defeat. Gu Yunji was a little confused about whether to laugh or cry, so he could only comfort him: "Teacher, don't be angry, I'm back now, I'm here to accompany you. You see, I also brought some for you and Miss Xu

Here’s the gift.” As he said that, he opened the package he had brought.

"It doesn't matter whether it's a gift or not. I'm very happy if you have this intention to become a teacher. Don't spend too much money." Xu Chengyu's mood suddenly brightened when he heard that the young disciple had brought him a gift. Although he said it was not important, he

I was actually very curious, and my eyes couldn't help but glance at the package in Gu Yunji's hand.

"It's not something valuable, and it doesn't cost much. I just hope that the teacher and Miss Xu won't dislike it." Gu Yunji said as he took out the "Catholic Essentials" and carefully wiped off the dust on it.

A book? This guy actually gave me a book? Xu Chengyu was curious and confused. He was thinking that he shouldn't show too much expectation later when he saw Gu Yunji handing the book to Xu Shuhua next to him:

"This is the "Catholic Essentials" from the British Isles. The first half is written in Western characters, and the second half is written in Korean characters. I think Miss Xu seems to be very interested in translating Western characters, thinking about this

You might be able to use this book, so I bought it and gave it to Miss Xu."

Xu Shuhua didn't expect that Gu Yunji would give him this, and he was quite surprised: "Thank you Mr. Gu, I once saw a copy of "Catholic Essentials" from a Westerner. Unfortunately, there was no translation version at the time, so I didn't understand it very clearly. I didn't want to

I met Mr. Gu today."

Now, Xu Shuhua can not only take a good look at this book, but also compare it with the previous and later translations, understand more Western words, and thus improve his language proficiency.

Originally she thought that Gu Yunji would give some hairpin rings or something, and she was still a little hesitant in her heart. She felt that it was not good to be ambiguous like this, but she didn't expect that he would give this. It was so appropriate and appropriate, and his behavior was not inappropriate and polite, which made Xu Shuhua couldn't help but feel sad.

Have a good impression.

Seeing that she liked it, Gu Yunji smiled slightly: "As long as Miss Xu can use it, it means that I didn't do anything unnecessary."

It turned out to be for Xu Shuhua, and he thought it was for himself. He had waited so long for nothing. Xu Chengyu was a little embarrassed, his eyes avoided, and he looked away pretending not to care.

Sensing Xu Chengyu's thoughts, Gu Yunji put away the smile in his eyes, took out a large brocade box from the package and put it in front of him: "This is the new pastry from Yufangzhai, there are many kinds, because I don't know which one you like.

It tastes good, so I bought some of everything.”

As he spoke, he opened the lid and revealed the colorful pastries of different styles inside. These pastries were small and exquisite, exuding a faint alluring aroma. Xu Chengyu sniffed and his eyes suddenly lit up.

Gu Yunji said: "I came here to hand in my homework, and I saw you eating pastries several times. Sometimes the pastries were gone, and you would reach for it habitually when drinking tea, but nothing came up. I think you must be very happy.

If you like pastries, I brought some back to you this time when I passed through Fucheng, Hangzhou."

Xu Shuhua came over and said with a smile: "You are right to give this gift. Daddy likes to eat Yufangzhai's snacks the most. Every time he drinks tea, he must take two pieces to go with it. It's a pity that we live in the mountains and are not close to the city."

It's too far away, so we can't eat it every day. Now that you've given me such a big box, Daddy can eat it for a long time."

Xu Chengyu coughed uncomfortably and said duplicity: "Don't listen to Shuhua, why do I love eating so much?"

As he said this, he reached into the box and took out a piece. He put the snack into his mouth and felt the soft, waxy and oily texture. Xu Chengyu suddenly narrowed his eyes with satisfaction.

Gu Yunji handed him a cup of tea at the right time. Xu Chengyu took it and took a sip. He felt completely comfortable and said, "You have a conscience if you don't forget to bring something for me when you go out."

Seeing that Xu Shuhua and Xu Chengyu were both very satisfied with the gifts they gave, Gu Yunji was relieved. Thinking of what happened today at Hongyun Restaurant, he told the whole story and asked: "Teacher, what is the entertainment party that Ren Yingze mentioned?"

What?"

Xu Chengyu concentrated on eating the cakes and said absently: "The entertainment party, as the name suggests, is for fun. It happens around the Mid-Autumn Festival every year. It's not surprising that you encountered such a thing today. After all, our academy and the government school have had grievances for a long time.

This entertainment party was organized by the government to enhance our relationship and eliminate conflicts."

"At that time, everyone will gather together in the suburbs, eat and drink, recite poems and lyrics, play Cuju with each other, run horses and so on. Although the starting point is good, today's entertainment festivals have long changed. There are two parties every year.

Students from different universities secretly compete with each other, and they compete with each other at every turn, and no one is convinced by the other."

Xu Chengyu swallowed the last bite of the pastry, then reached out to pick up a new piece, and continued: "But the Hangzhou government is happy to see the success. Progress can only be achieved through fighting. Later, they also set up lottery jackpots in various competitions. Whoever wins will get the reward."

Who. So gradually, it became the default rule for Luxi Academy and Hangzhou Fuxue to compete with each other for honor through the development of entertainment fairs."

Gu Yunji understood clearly and asked again: "Then according to what you said, it would be good to win at the entertainment party, but wouldn't it be embarrassing to lose?"

"What are you afraid of being embarrassed?" Xu Chengyu didn't care, "No matter how many people we lose, our Luxi Academy will be able to regain its place in the next imperial examination. Is their academy good at it?"

As he spoke, he changed his subject: "But you still have to be well prepared. Many local dignitaries will also come to watch when the time comes. It will be a good opportunity to make a name for yourself."

Xu Chengyu stood up, patted Gu Yunji on the shoulder, and smiled deeply: "It's okay for other students to embarrass people from Luxi Academy, but you can't embarrass yourself as a teacher."
Chapter completed!