As the saying goes, filial piety comes first among all good deeds.
Ning Weimin indeed has no relatives, but serving his teacher is like serving his father.
Since he thought of everyone, how could he forget his master Kang Shude?
After all the chores were arranged, Ning Weimin made a special trip to have a good talk with the old man.
He had only one purpose, to persuade Kang Shude to quit his job as a gatekeeper and enjoy his happiness.
"Old man, you see that part of your house has come back now. I bought a new yard. We have bought so many belongings. Even if we are unlucky again in the rest of our lives, we can live by just living.
It’s a good time.”
"Besides, I'm doing pretty well as your apprentice now. Even this salary and bonus are worth ten ministers. Do you think you still need to continue working?"
"I'm not telling you that. Outsiders would be surprised to see our situation. Even the neighbors in our courtyard don't know what to say. But outside of this courtyard, the neighbors may not understand.
Yes. Maybe someone is saying that I am immoral behind my back. You said that I am going to have a reputation of not caring for the elderly. Isn’t it unfair?"
Ning Weimin tried his best to express his good intentions tactfully.
But the problem is that the elderly in this era are most particular about superiority and inferiority.
Even the most humble person outside is still the "Top Emperor" when he returns home.
The most annoying thing is when people from younger generations interfere with your own behavior and habits.
As a grandson and a daughter-in-law, even if she has good intentions, she is still suspected of pointing fingers and committing disobedience.
So when Kang Shude heard these words, he felt as if he had been touched and found fault.
"What's the matter? You want me to quit my job just to have a better reputation! Oh, am I doing it for the money? Just mind your own business, and don't worry about mine...
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Ning Weimin had no choice but to apologize quickly.
"Old man, don't get me wrong. Of course I know you're not doing it for money. You go to work just to have something to do. You don't want to stay at home and stare at the wall in a daze. Right? I mean, now our
The situation is different from the past. If you are willing, there are many things to do. You will never be idle and bored. Then why should we let others take care of us? We are not free."
"Look, although we have restored part of this house, we still need to repair it later. How will the repair be like? Don't worry if you don't personally supervise it. What if the repair is not to your liking? And we and my father.
Apart from you, who else is capable of sorting, summarizing, and sorting out those belongings and objects?"
"It is no exaggeration to say that even if the experts from the Forbidden City come, they will have no chance. First, they are restricted by categories and have their own specialties, and they may not be good at miscellaneous things. Second, they don't have the ability to run an antique shop like you. You
Back then, it was Mr. Song's big job of checking cabinets. How to arrange, put, store, and save, who can compare with you?"
"Also, doesn't my Zhai Palace have a second-hand shop that earns foreign exchange? Sun Wufu only knows how to collect but not choose. I have been busy with other things, so I haven't been there for a long time.
Now the things he collected are all stored in the warehouse. There must be a lot of good things in there. Without selection, the thrift store can't sell new goods. We can't let foreigners pick up our bad things, can we? If you can help,
If you want to help with the eyes, then I will..."
The more Ning Weimin talked, the more enthusiastic he became.
However, this time, before he even finished speaking, he was attacked by Kang Shude.
The old man said "Hmm" in a weird voice and continued on.
"Yes, then you are really suitable! What did I say about urging me to quit my job? You are thinking about calling me for nothing. That's nice to say, let me leave the jade factory to work for you, and you can arrange these jobs for me. Which one is it?
Easy? Then I won’t be more tired?”
Look, how difficult it is to communicate this matter with Kang Shude.
I wonder if older people are just so stubborn, so suspicious, and so sensitive.
Anyway, good words cannot be understood normally.
Ning Weimin's good intentions were completely ignored by the old man.
Things just went wrong.
However, Ning Weimin was not discouraged and was amused by the old man.
Because in this matter, Kang Shude behaved as stubbornly and unreasonably as any other ordinary old man, but too much like a child.
Compared with the way he talks about all kinds of old allusions on weekdays, he looks like a different person.
Therefore, Ning Weimin could only resort to coaxing his children.
"I said, old man, where did your words go? It's too foreign. I am your apprentice. I am asking for your help. How can I call you a messenger? You are an old man. With this ability, you just want to hide it and watch the door.
, is this ridiculous? How do you usually teach me to make a difference?"
"Besides, even if I am really employed by my old master, I will still be polite and courteous to others. This is what you taught me. The more capable people are, the more we have to respect others. I am like this to outsiders.
Don’t tell me that’s right for you.”
"It's even more impossible for me to let you work hard for me in vain. I don't feel sorry for you at all. Don't forget, we are not working. Everything is entirely up to you. If you want to do it, you can do it. If you don't want to, you can just rest."
"Let's just say that you come to Zhai Palace, just like you go to the park when you have nothing to do. I will drive you in the morning and evening, and we go to and from get off work together. For dinner, would you rather eat simple Western food in Zhai Palace's cafe, or palace dishes in Tan Palace? You can also eat snacks, porridge and noodles. Even if you are willing to eat at the canteen in the Temple of Heaven Park, there are people at Zhai Palace who can prepare meals for you."
"And I also have an office in the Zhai Palace. There is a big sofa in it. After lunch, you can drink tea, read the newspaper, and take a nap. There are many old people outside the Zhai Palace on weekdays.
There are plenty of people playing the piano, singing, playing chess, and walking birds. There is also no shortage of people to chat with you and relieve your boredom."
"If you want to raise birds, let's get some. Don't you love Peking Opera and play the piano? You can pick them up again. Every Sunday, there is a small second-hand goods market we run in front of the Zhai Palace, and snacks from the service bureau are also available.
It will be sent to part of the cafe in Zhai Palace and a buffet will be held. You can also eat and drink as you like."
"In addition, you have to help me pick things, and it won't be in vain. Half of the things you pick will belong to you. From now on, half of my salary will also belong to you. What about? Let's put it this way, you have to listen to me and help me.
I am sitting in Zhai Palace. From now on, you are no longer Master Kang, you are Prince Kang..."
At the end of the sentence, Ning Weimin couldn't help but speak frivolously, and teased his master with a little disrespect.
But from these words, Kang Shude could clearly feel how thoughtfully his apprentice had considered the details for him, and how much he cared about him.
What's more, if you ask yourself, this treatment is really on par with the prince. Even if it is a joke, there is some truth in it.
So instead of being angry, the old man remained silent. After a long time, he hesitated and asked.
"You arranged this for me? Aren't you afraid of others gossiping?"
"Gossip?" Ning Weimin laughed. "That's our territory, who dares?"
These words were so arrogant that Kang Shude couldn't help but frown.
He was disgusted with Tushengjian, but unexpectedly, Ning Weimin said another reason, which completely made him lose his temper.
"Hey, I know, I know. You don't want to listen to it, and you want to lecture me. But what I really mean is that I have managed all the interpersonal relationships in Tiantan Park up and down, inside and outside, very solidly. I give
The benefits they bring cannot be given by others. You are my only relative, so I just want you to enjoy the happiness there? No one will have any objection. In other words, I want to take care of you.
No, I can’t take care of you, so what’s the point of being the leader? I’m really tired of doing this job. Even when Mr. Song from our company came, I said the same thing.”
Ning Weimin then took out another deposit receipt and placed it in front of Kang Shude.
"Old man, I didn't pay much attention to you for the first time. I was confused. This is 20,000 yuan and it will expire soon. You can use it as pocket money."
"I have another idea. How about I accompany you around the country after you quit your job? We can go wherever you want. As long as you want to go."
"Don't look at me like that. I understand now that the things in my hands are actually not that important and can be put aside. In life, the first thing you need to do is to know how to cherish your loved ones."
These words made Kang Shude feel warm in his heart.
He didn't want the money, so he just refused to return it.
But it was so strange that my lips trembled for a long time. I wanted to say something, but I didn't have the right words.
Instead, a bright light flashed in the corner of his eye.