The navigation took Luoyang to an old and dilapidated community. There were several small brick-concrete buildings. The red bricks on the walls had begun to disintegrate. A layer of red brick powder was piled under the corners, and there was white alkali in the cracks of some bricks.
There was no access control. There was an old man sitting in a small pavilion built with gusset boards next to the gate. He didn't ask who Luoyang was looking for and didn't bother to answer.
When Luoyang entered the community, he didn't see the building number. Even after locating here, he couldn't find the house Bai Jing rented, so he sent a message on WeChat: Xiaobai, I'm here.
White porcelain doll: Master, enter the building on the left side of the gate, the fourth room on the third floor. I am packing things. Come up.
Luoyang entered the small building on the left, climbed to the third floor, and then counted the doors to the fourth door.
The door was ajar, but Luoyang knocked on it anyway.
"Master, come in." A pure voice said.
Luoyang opened the door and walked in.
The room was very small, only about twenty square meters, and it had all the functions of a bedroom, kitchen, living room, and even a study, making it a bit messy.
Bai Jing was stuffing clothes into a suitcase by the bed. She turned back and glanced at Luoyang, looking a little embarrassed: "Master, my place is small and a bit messy. Just sit down and I will finish it right away."
Luoyang didn't sit down. He walked up to Bai Jing and watched her stuffing clothes into the suitcase. He asked curiously: "You brought so many clothes, can you wear them here?"
Bai Jing raised the corner of her mouth slightly: "Master, I am a girl. Girls all love to be beautiful, so I must bring a lot of clothes."
"That's right. Where are the other experts?" Luoyang changed the subject.
Bai Jing said: "They took the high-speed train to Chang'an City. I booked a hotel for them. We will meet at the hotel after we go there. Then you can meet them and explain the situation. By the way, I will remember all the expenses.
After all, I didn’t spend a penny of the money you gave me, and I didn’t line my own pockets.”
Luoyang smiled: "You and I are so clear about what we do as masters and disciples. There is no need to keep accounts. If you don't have enough money, just tell me and I will get it for you."
Bai Jing blinked his big eyes, as if he was wondering if the master's words contained any hidden meaning that required understanding or comprehension to understand.
At this moment, a strange noise suddenly came from next door.
It was the sound of furniture vibrating and springs being squeezed, accompanied by strange sounds of "um, um, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah".
We are all adults and understand instantly.
Without any warning, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became silent and awkward.
Luoyang frowned and wanted to complain, but he swallowed his words again. It was so early in the morning, what happened to someone having morning exercises, and it was in his own home, what did it have to do with him?
This society needs to be tolerant and allow such voices to exist.
Her fair face turned red, and she said awkwardly: "Master, there is a young couple next door. I have hinted it several times, but they just ignored me." She glanced at the wall where the sound came from,
The resentment is deep, "I usually do it two or three times in the evening and once in the morning, as if there are KPIs to be completed, and I am also drunk."
Luoyang couldn't help but be happy: "You actually calculated the numbers. Are you planning to write a paper or something?"
Bai Jing stamped her feet: "Master! I will ignore you."
Luoyang suddenly felt a little regretful. He was someone's master, so saying something like this seemed a bit disrespectful. However, when he thought about it, he and Bai Jing's master-disciple relationship was not formal in the first place, and they were both of the same age.
Young people, it's okay to make a joke.
"The environment you live in is too bad. How about this? After this matter is finished, you go and choose a house and I will pay you a down payment or something." Luoyang said that his disciples live in such an environment.
, his master cannot afford to lose face like this.
Bai Jing blinked again. Just now she was thinking about the master's thoughts. After hearing these words, she naturally guessed a direction.
"What, don't you like it?" Luoyang thought the female disciple would be very happy, but he didn't expect her to react like this.
Bai Jing said tentatively: "Master, why did you suddenly remember to pay me a down payment?"
Luoyang said
Said: "You said before that the environment you live in is bad, but I haven't felt it yet. Today I came here and saw that it is indeed very bad. So I thought I would give you a down payment and improve your environment."
Bai Jing pursed her chubby lips with her tongue: "Master, I majored in archeology. I was still in graduate school, but my mentor died. I don't even have a job. It will be difficult to find a job in the future. Please pay me a down payment."
, what will I use to pay off the mortgage in the future?”
"Well, isn't it difficult to find a job in this major?"
"Master, you know, there must be connections. If Professor Su doesn't die, I can still find a job, but once he dies, my employment prospects will be slim." A small expression of frustration appeared on his fair face.
Luoyang thought for a moment: "How about you go with ***."
Bai Jing looked at Luoyang and continued to test: "Master, what should I do with you?"
Just as Luoyang was about to speak, the commotion next door suddenly intensified, and the sound of furniture scraping against the ground was particularly obvious. A few seconds later, a man's muffled sound was heard. He was probably moving the furniture, and after a while of exerting force, it finally moved into place.
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The embarrassment level skyrocketed.
Luoyang looked away from the wall next door and found that Bai Jing was staring at him, his eyes sharp and a little shy, a little nervous, as if he was observing and analyzing something, and he already had the answer in his heart.
He thought about what she had just asked, and suddenly understood something. He coughed dryly: "Don't get me wrong, I mean you don't have to find a job, you can work for me. Brother Shi is also working for me now.
, I will give him a monthly salary of 28,000, and if you are willing, I will give you 30,000."
"Master, why do I have to be two thousand taller?" Bai Jing continued to test.
"You are a graduate student. With a higher education level, your salary will naturally be higher." Luoyang said.
"Then what exactly do I do?" Bai Jing asked again.
"For example, if I dig the No. 4 pit of the First Emperor's Mausoleum this time, it can be regarded as working for me. In addition, if I have any ancient texts for you to translate in the future, you can translate them, and maybe occasionally do some errand work." Luoyang Neng
That's all that comes to mind.
Bai Jing stared at Luoyang without saying a word, but her eyes became more and more intense.
Luoyang was stunned for a moment: "What are you looking at?"
"Master!" Bai Jing suddenly shouted, came over in two steps, and hugged Luoyang.
Luoyang suddenly froze, with nowhere to put his hands and not knowing what to do.
"Xiaobai, you..."
After several seconds, Bai Jing let go of Luoyang and turned around, not daring to look at Luoyang.
But Luoyang saw there were tears in her eyes, and he said with concern: "Okay, why are you crying?"
Bai Jing wiped the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand, turned around, with a smile on her face, but tears still shone in her big eyes: "I'm so happy, except for my parents, no one has ever been so kind to me. Just now, you let me
I thought of my dad, so I couldn't help it and gave you a hug."
Luoyang: "..."
He is only a year or two older than Bai Jing, so it is indeed a bit embarrassing for her to regard him as her father.
"Master, I take what you say seriously. I will work for you from now on." A bright smile appeared on his fair face.
"Well, no problem. By the way, who are you? I've never heard you talk about your family." As her master, and now with the identity of a boss, Luoyang felt the need to learn more.
"It just so happens that I am from Shaanxi, which is only 200 kilometers away from Chang'an City. My home is in a small village on the Loess Plateau. My mother is a teacher in a village primary school, and my father is a farmer. Three years ago,
He passed away due to illness." After saying this, Bai Jing sighed, "If only I had met you at that time, you would definitely be able to cure my father's illness."
Luoyang wanted to comfort her, but didn't know what to say.
"My mother opposed me studying archeology, but I was stubborn and didn't listen to her. Now I see she was right. I can't even find a job if I study archeology. Fortunately, I met you. Master, you are so kind."
Bai Jing showed a sweet smile and looked at Luoyang
There are also some changes.
Luoyang said: "When you go to Chang'an this time, you can go back to visit your mother. I am also serious about the house. You can look back and see where it is suitable. I will pay you the down payment."
"Yeah!" Bai Jing was moved in her heart and moved her steps. She seemed to want to hug her master, but she didn't come after all.
Luoyang was actually worried that she would come over to give him a hug or something. It would be really embarrassing for her to treat him as her father. He also diverted his attention: "Hurry up and pack up. Chang'an is not far away. We can also take the high-speed rail there."
Bai Jing stuffed the last two pieces of underwear into the suitcase and zipped it up: "I'm ready."
"Give it to me and I'll help you carry it." Luoyang went up and lifted her suitcase.
Bai Jing said: "Master, do you just bring a suitcase?"
"Well, just buy whatever you need when you get there." Luoyang suddenly remembered something, "By the way, can you drive?"
"Yes, Master, why are you asking this?" Bai Jing began to guess again in her heart.
Luoyang said: "Although we are not a company, we are still in the nature of a studio. It is inconvenient not to have a car. We will buy a car in Chang'an City and you will be responsible for driving. It will also be convenient for you to go home to see your aunt."
"It's really convenient to have a car, but..."
Luoyang asked her: "But what?"
Bai Jing looked a little embarrassed: "I got my driver's license in college and haven't touched a car for several years. Are you sure you dare to take my car?"
"Practice makes perfect. Once you become proficient in driving it, you will be fine. If there is anything you don't dare to sit on," Luoyang said.
"Okay, but you have to accompany me back to my hometown before I drive." Bai Jing actually made a condition.
"Okay, it would be good to go to the Loess Plateau." Luoyang readily agreed, dragging his suitcase and walking out, "Let's go and book high-speed rail tickets on the way."
Bai Jing picked up the computer bag on the computer desk and followed her. When she was about to go out, she couldn't help but ask: "Master, I have something to ask you. Don't be angry if I say it."
Luoyang glanced at her: "You tell me, I'm not angry."
"Master, you are buying a house and a car, are you..." After hesitating for three seconds, Bai Jing mustered up the courage to speak out, "Are you supporting me?"
Luoyang: "..."
The master and apprentice's boat seemed to be leaking.