With Sheng Wei keeping an eye on the fruit wine workshop, Wei Chen doesn’t have to worry about it anymore.
Wei Chen's main job is still a scholar, so he can't do business himself. He must find a suitable person to run it on his behalf.
Although Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming are close to Wei Chen, after all, they are just from peasant families and have low vision, so they cannot control such a large business.
After much deliberation, among the people I know, Sheng Wei is the most reliable.
For so many years, although Sheng Wei has been using the banner of Sheng Hong, he has never caused any trouble to Sheng Hong. This alone is very rare.
In the Great Zhou Dynasty, officials were businessmen, and businessmen were officials. Collusion between officials and businessmen was tacitly understood by everyone. However, if one went too far, he would still be impeached by the censor, so it was common to abandon one's official position and title.
Wei Chen doesn't want to have to worry about all those bullshit things after becoming an official in the court.
Therefore, Shengwei, which is worry-free and trouble-free, has become the best choice.
After leaving the Sheng family, Wei Chen went to the market again, picked up a basket of newly-launched fruits and vegetables, and cooked some meat and sauce. Then he returned to the Sheng Family Free School and handed the gift to Shi Kai.
Even after accepting Wei Chen's things, Shi Kai still didn't show any pretense. As usual, he wanted to test Wei Chen's homework at home these days. After a few interrogations, Shi Kai saw that Wei Chen hadn't studied hard these days.<
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Then he straightened his face and lectured: "It's natural for people to worry about family matters, but you need to know that studying is the foundation of your life. The county examination is imminent, how can you slack off for a day?"
Seeing Wei Chen lowering his head and looking obediently listening to the instructions, Shi Kai sighed and said: "We were born in a peaceful and prosperous age. For poor people like you and me, the only way out if we want to get a foothold is to take the imperial examination.
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Wei Chen, you are talented and in your prime, you should cherish your time and study hard, instead of wasting half your life like a teacher, only to regret it later!"
Speaking of this, Shi Kai seemed to be touched, and his words were choked with tears.
Wei Chen felt extremely guilty. Mr. Shi was not a person who could easily get emotional, but now he was actually crying for himself. His sin was really too great!
He quickly said: "Sir, please don't get angry. The students have written it down and will never do it again in the future!"
Shi Kai's eyes were red, and he raised his hand and patted Wei Chen on the shoulder: "Good boy, there is no need to blame yourself. I am just expressing my feelings as a teacher. It is none of your business."
Wei Chen said in confusion: "Sir, what are you doing..."
Shi Kai laughed at himself and said: "It's funny to say that I have studied for decades as a teacher, but in the end I don't even know where to open the door of the Rural Examination Gongyuan.
So what if you got second place in the government examination? You're still a poor old boy?
I am hungry during the New Year and festivals, and I have to shamelessly go to Master Sheng’s house to beg for a couplet, just to make ends meet. I have lost all my character as a scholar.”
Wei Chen's heart skipped a beat, feeling that something was wrong in the atmosphere. Why did Mr. Shi suddenly talk about this?
Seemingly seeing the doubts in Wei Chen's heart, Shi Kai waved his hand and said seriously: "I have decided to resign as a teacher. I'm afraid I won't be able to teach you anymore."
Wei Chen couldn't help but turned pale with shock: "Sir, what did the student do wrong?"
Shi Kai shook his head and sighed: "You are very good. It's because of my teacher. I have decided to take another college exam in August. No matter whether I pass or not, I will have no regrets in this life."
Since the academic administration came that day, Shi Kai's long-dead heart has been rejuvenated. After weighing and struggling for more than a month, he has finally made up his mind.
"Sir, I don't want you to leave."
Wei Chen wanted to say this, but then he thought about it. The pain in Mr. Shi's heart was that he failed in the hospital exam twice and was still just a child.
Now Mr. Shi has finally made up his mind to face this scar head on. As a student, how can he stop his teacher from making up for his regrets?
When he thought of this, Wei Chen immediately gave up the idea of trying to persuade him to stay. He bowed respectfully to Shi Kai and said, "Student knows that this is your long-cherished wish in your life, and I will not stop you. I am here, and I wish you the best."
Try and come out on top!"
Shi Kai was stunned for a moment, then nodded happily: "Okay, okay, okay! I didn't expect that after two years of teaching at a volunteer school and teaching countless students, you are my disciple who understands my thoughts best.
Wei Chen, you can be appreciated by Wang Xuezheng, which shows that you are not a thing in the pool. As a teacher, your studies are shallow. It is okay to introduce you to the beginning. As for the Confucian teacher and the professional teacher, you do not dare to be a teacher. The road in the future still depends on you.
Gone."
Wei Chen quickly said: "Sir, please don't say that. Students are really lucky to have your teachings."
Shi Kai smiled and said: "On the occasion of parting, I don't have anything to give you as a teacher. You can take this book of "Great Learning Chapters" and read it."
With that said, Shi Kai opened the package, took out a book and handed it to Wei Chen.
Shi Kai's gift of the book had the intention of preaching. Wei Chen did not dare to ignore it, so he immediately took the book and bowed solemnly.
Seeing the reluctance in Wei Chen's eyes, Shi Kai said with a straight face: "Okay, all the feasts in the world come to an end. As a man, don't act like a girl. Wei Chen, do you still remember the prodigy who taught you?
Poetry?"
Shi Kai's poetry about child prodigies is easy to understand and is a book that is usually read when one is enlightened. Reading it makes one feel high-spirited and high-spirited, making one wish he could pass the imperial examination and enter the court immediately.
Wei Chen had long memorized this poem by heart. When he heard Shi Kai mention it, Wei Chen puffed up his chest and read loudly:
"The emperor values heroes, and articles teach you;
Everything is inferior, but reading is superior.
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In the morning he was a farmhouse man, and in the evening he ascended to the Emperor's Hall;
The general is innocent, a man should strive for self-improvement.
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Visit the fragrant grassland in spring and enjoy the green lotus pond in summer;
Drink yellow flower wine in autumn and sing poems about white snow in winter."
After Wei Chen finished reciting the poem, Shi Kai nodded and said: "Okay, I recited every word well. I will be a farmer in the morning, and ascend to the emperor's hall in the evening. This is the lifelong pursuit of many scholars!
When I first came to volunteer school as a teacher, I thought I had no hope of studying in this life, but I was unwilling to give in. I always wanted to teach a few successful students.
Wei Chen, if you can pass the examination, or even pass the Jinshi exam, you will have lived up to your expectations as a teacher!"
"Yes, the student has written it down."
After Wei Chen heard Shi Kai's words, he wished he could hang his head on the beam and prick his buttocks, and study hard from then on to repay his kindness.
"Okay, go ahead!" Shi Kai turned his back and choked with sobs.
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During the evening class, Shi Kai announced in the lecture hall that he was leaving.
The students didn't understand it at first, but after hearing Shi Kai's explanation, they all understood what the teacher meant and expressed their sincere blessings to him.
Shi Kai taught the students the last lesson and assigned them homework for the next month.
Finally, the students all solemnly bid farewell to Shi Kai, and everyone said goodbye reluctantly.