Li Hui bowed and said, "I don't dare. How dare I sit with Dong Weng? Besides, I'm not thirsty either."
Gu Qian smiled and nodded, picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He looked up at the surrounding fields and said, "Look at the growth of the crops. It's very gratifying. I asked the farmers and they told me that even if they were injured due to drought before,
However, since the seedlings were irrigated when they were about to die, the overall growth was not greatly affected. This year’s harvest is estimated to have little impact.”
Li Hui nodded and said, "That's very good."
Gu Qian was in a happy mood, pointing to the fields in the distance and said: "Look, you can tell the difference by comparing it with that piece of grain seedlings. To the north is someone else's farmland. Even if it rains now, it will still be a withered and yellow color. It will never be seen again.
It is difficult to restore vitality. But my East Lake Manor is different. The green seedlings are like a blanket, and it is full of vitality. Those acres of land have not been able to receive the critical wave of water to save lives. I am afraid that there will be no harvest this year."
Li Hui had seen this a long time ago. On the way here, he saw the greenery in East Lake Manor, but the seedlings in other paddy fields were dead and the rain was naturally weak. It was a sharp contrast.
"Congratulations to Dong Weng." Li Hui said with a smile.
Gu Qian turned his head and looked at Li Hui and said, "You seem to be a little absent-minded. These are all your fault, don't you feel happy?"
Li Hui bowed and said: "I don't dare, I don't have any credit for it. It's all Dong Weng's decision and it has nothing to do with me."
Gu Qian smiled slightly and said softly: "Li Hui, I know that you have been wronged, and I feel very unhappy. I even have some resentment towards my Gu family. Is that right?"
Li Huidao: "I don't dare!"
Gu Qian said in a deep voice: "Actually, even if you have such thoughts, it's no wonder. My Gu family really shouldn't have treated you like that that day. I'm also very sorry. I went to beg for your permission, but it was useless and harmful.
You were almost thrown into jail. But the facts proved that you were right. The rain fell from the sky and everything came true. Not only did you not talk nonsense, but you also saved my Gu family and farmland from losses. Not only was there no fault, but you made a great contribution."
Li Hui said in a deep voice: "That matter was Dong Weng's decision. I did not ask Dong Weng to do this. Therefore, I dare not take credit for it."
Gu Qian nodded, stood up slowly, walked to the edge of the field, looked at the green sea around him with his hands behind his hands, and muttered: "You did not ask me to do that, but I decided to gamble because of the reasons you mentioned.
A handful. If it weren’t for what you said makes sense, old man
My husband will definitely not do that. You refuse to admit it because you are still frightened and wary, fearing that my Gu family will do something to you again. It’s no wonder. But in my heart, I never mean to blame you. Other people’s
You can’t blame me for what you did.”
Li Hui bowed and said, "How dare I?"
Gu Qian continued: "What happened is over, so why should you worry about it? Let me tell you, it is often a good thing for young people to suffer some grievances. If you can't bear this grievance, how can you stand on the world? How can you get ahead?
"
Li Hui was stunned, and suddenly felt that what Gu Qian said today was beyond his imagination. Gu Qian had no need to tell him this. He had a high status, and there was no need to explain this to himself. He was just an identity.
He's just a humble young man. Gu Qian said these words a little abruptly.
"Li Hui, I'm very curious about you. The diversion of water for irrigation and the prediction of heavy rain from this hurricane are surprising. I asked someone else, you have been with your mother in Wu County for more than ten years, and I haven't seen anything special about you.
The teacher at the private school also said that you are not smart.
You are taciturn, timid and timid, and do not interact with others. But when I see you, it is not what they said. You are eloquent and know things that I have never heard of. Can you tell me why this is?"
Gu Qian stared at Li Hui and asked.
Li Hui was shocked. Gu Qian actually secretly investigated his past, which gave rise to huge doubts. His character and behavior after time travel aroused his suspicion. In fact, his mother and Chou Gu also expressed the same
I mean, Li Hui heard the conversation between them some time ago and felt that he had surprised them.
The possessed skin turned out to be a dull and cowardly dull gourd. It was obviously impossible for me to continue his character. I couldn't pretend to be one either. So there was a difference in personality. There was nothing I could do about it.
"Dong Weng, people always have enlightenment one day. There is nothing strange about this. Besides, it's not like I didn't understand anything before, I just didn't say anything." Li Huidao.
Gu Qian smiled and nodded: "It makes sense, people will grow. So, let me ask you, that day when you offered to help me solve the problem of water diversion and irrigation, is it really what you said?
Is it to repay a favor?"
Li Huidao: "Of course it is."
Gu Qian chuckled and said: "But as far as I know, you probably don't have a good impression of our Gu family. You are often ridiculed and humiliated by Gu Chang, Gu Yun and the others in the family school, right? You also said that one day you will have to ask for help."
To get justice, let them kowtow and apologize to you, right? You must be full of hatred towards my Gu family."
Li Hui's scalp was numb. Gu Qian had indeed investigated in detail. There were indeed moments in his memory where he was yelled at, bullied, bullied, and treated like slaves by Gu Chang, Gu Yun and other children of the Gu family in the home school. Perhaps at that time,
It is unknown what exaggerated words Li Hui said. However, these have all been recorded.
Gu Qian asked this because he suspected that he was lying to him and that he had any intentions.
Sure enough, it was indeed not a good thing for him to ask him to accompany him today. What was the purpose of his asking these words? It made people very confused.
"Dong Weng, what happened in the private school was just a fight between children. If Dong Weng doesn't mention it, I can't even remember it. Not to mention having any dissatisfaction with the master's family. As for the offer of help that day
Dong Weng thought of ways to divert water for irrigation, and it was indeed out of gratitude that he wanted to help Dong Weng share his worries.
My mother told me how she looked back on her family back then. It was you who took my mother and I in. Our mother and son were able to take shelter under the Gu family and live in peace. How can we not remember such kindness in our hearts?
Dong Weng is worried about something, so naturally he wants to help Dong Weng share his worries." Li Hui replied carefully.
Gu Qian smiled and said nothing, his eyes seemed to have a sharp light.
Li Hui added: "Of course, I also have some small selfish motives."
"Oh? What kind of selfishness?" Gu Qian asked with raised eyebrows.
"I am already seventeen, and I still rely on my mother to support me. I am too thin to work outside, so I thought I could find an errand job with Dong Weng. That day Dong Weng refused my mother's request, and I
I don't know how high-minded I am to stand up. I admit that I want to show off in front of Dong Weng and prove that I am useful, so that Dong Weng can look at me differently. That's all." Li Hui said in a low voice.
Gu Qian looked at Li Hui and suddenly laughed, his eyes softening.
"That's it. That explains why you chose not to go to a private school. It turns out that you are filial, you can't bear to see your mother working hard, and you want to earn money to support her. Very good. I am very satisfied that you can tell the truth.
.Li Hui, you passed the test. From today on, you can follow me. I just need someone who can do things. From now on, you will run errands and do things for me. What do you think?"
"What?" Li Hui looked like he was in a daze. But soon, he understood in his heart.
The reason why Gu Qian said these words today and strangely asked himself so many things was actually a test of himself. He had decided to let himself do things around him, but he was not yet confident about himself.
Li Hui's guess was correct. Gu Qian wanted to test Li Hui today.
As an important figure in the Gu family of Wu County, Gu Qian must be screened and trustworthy by everyone around him. Li Hui helped him solve a difficult matter this time. Ten thousand acres of farmland was not lost due to drought.
There is no need to worry about the military rations that Gu Yan, the young master of the family, promised to Huan Da Sima. This is a great achievement.
This young man Li Hui is capable, but Gu Qian must ensure that this person is trustworthy. What Gu Qian is worried about is Li Hui's purpose of helping him solve the problem. Gu Qian does not believe in the so-called repayment of kindness. On the contrary
The more real reason was that Li Hui admitted that he wanted to find a job to support his family.
For such a capable young man, Gu Qian must keep him by his side to give him advice on things to do. The Gu family's reputation is now low, and they need to recruit talents to revitalize them. Of course, this is to appease Li Hui. After all,
What the family head did before was very unfair to Li Hui.
Li Hui lowered his head and pondered. Before, he really hoped to rely on the Gu family and gain some development with the help of the Gu family's reputation. But after the incident three days ago, Li Hui had to make a cautious decision.
Moreover, until now, the Gu family has not expressed any apology for his unprovoked behavior that day. Although Li Hui understood that it was unlikely that these high-ranking families would bow their heads and apologize to him, but if they thought it was for him
A kind of charity without any regrets, you must seriously consider your choice. Otherwise, you may suffer the same situation in the future.
"What? You don't want to? Do you know that even if you are a member of the Gu family, it is not easy for you to do things around me."
Seeing Li Hui's hesitation, Gu Qian said in a deep voice.
Li Hui raised his head and said in a deep voice: "Thanks to Dong Weng for giving me such an opportunity. I know that this is an opportunity that many people dream of. But... I apologize for not agreeing to it."
Gu Qian frowned and said in a deep voice: "Don't you hope to get a job to support your family? I will give you generous treatment so that your family can have enough food and clothing."
Li Hui smiled bitterly and said: "I do think so, and I will do the same. But I may not work in the Gu family. I have already agreed with my mother that I will sell my property and return to Danyang County in a few days. My father is in Danyang County.
We have an outhouse and some relatives in the local area, so we can survive by returning to Danyang County and buying a few acres of thin farmland."
Gu Qian said in surprise: "What? Are you planning to go back to Danyang County?"
Li Hui nodded slowly and said: "Yes. I will also take this opportunity to say goodbye to Dong Weng today and thank Dong Weng for taking care of my mother and son over the years. We will keep it in our hearts."
Gu Qian looked sad and sighed: "I didn't take care of you. Hey, it seems that you were really hurt by what my Gu family did this time. It was my Gu family who acted inappropriately and couldn't keep people's hearts. I even
Ashamed."
Li Hui cupped his hands and said: "Dong Weng, please don't say that. We can't bear it. We, mother and son, just want to live a peaceful life and have no other intentions. Of course, my mother was really scared, so she made such a decision."
Gu Qian looked at Li Hui and said: "But, what can you do when you return to Danyang County? Do you really want to farm and support your family? Isn't it a waste of your talents?"
Li Hui smiled and said: "I don't have much talent, I'm just a commoner."
Gu Qian was silent, frowning and thinking.
Li Hui slowly took off his new robe, uncovered the silk hairband on his bun, carefully folded it and placed it on the small wooden table, bowed and said: "Dong Weng, I think you have nothing more to say. I'll take my leave.
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Gu Qian remained silent. Li Hui cupped his hands, turned around and left slowly.