Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 47 Father and Son Never Hold a Grudge Overnight (Please Read On and Vote)
Wang Xi initially approached the Bai family simply to sell wine, but now that the Nameless Academy is growing larger and larger, Wang Xi also needs to start cultivating his own power in preparation for any eventuality, and the Bai family is naturally the first choice.

"Dog head. It's you?"

When the door opened, Bai Ningsu was startled to see that it was Wang Xi who opened it and took a small step back.

Wang Xi said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm just standing here as punishment. I'll open the door for you while I'm at it."

A hint of schadenfreude flashed in Bai Ningsu's eyes as she muttered under her breath, "Serves him right!"

"Ok?"

Wang Xi looked at her.

"Oh dear! Young master, please don't be offended. My daughter is ignorant and shouldn't be taken seriously."

Bai Siyong hurriedly stepped forward and glared at her daughter fiercely.

"Old Bai, don't try to explain for her."

Wang Xi smirked and said to Bai Ningsu, "Little Bai, you can be arrogant all you want now, but I will graduate one day."

A look of panic flashed in Bai Ningsu's eyes.

Bai Siyong was also sweating profusely, and quickly said with a smile, "Please calm down, young master. When I get back, I will definitely teach her a lesson."

Wang Xi snorted and asked again, "Why aren't you busy making money in the shop? What are you doing here?"

Bai Siyong quickly explained, "We heard that you were unwell, so we came to visit you."

After saying that, he raised his hands, and it was clear that both he and his daughter were carrying many gifts.

Previously, Tao Mo was worried that the parents would come to his door demanding justice, so he made it public that he was unwell.

"At least you and your daughter have some conscience," Wang Xi said. "The teacher is in the front hall now. Remember, don't say anything out of line."

Bai Siyong nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, yes, I will definitely not say anything more."

Wang Xi then looked at Bai Ningsu.

Forced by the tyranny, Bai Ningsu whispered, "I...I'll follow my father's lead."

"go in."

Upon arriving at the front hall, the Bai family father and daughter bowed to Tao Mo with great respect.

“Thanks to your care recently, our shop has been able to overcome the difficulties. My daughter and I will never forget your great kindness. We also heard that you are unwell, so I brought my daughter to visit you. This is just a small gift, nothing more.”

After saying this, the two presented their gifts.

"Just put it on the table."

Tao Mo waved his hand gently.

"Yes."

After the father and daughter put down the gifts, Tao Mo said, "Actually, the credit for your shop's ability to overcome this difficulty does not belong to me, but to my few good-for-nothing disciples."

Bai Ningsu hurriedly said, "This is all thanks to your hero's wine and your brilliant plan."

Tao Mo chuckled and said, "You are all business people, so you should know that a name can't really change anything. The key is that my apprentice found some friends to support you. That's how Hero Wine can play its role and change your store's predicament."

Bai Ningsu said, "But this is also Mr.'s arrangement."

Tao Mo chuckled and said, "Whether it was my arrangement or not is not important, because if it were an ordinary person, do you think this plan would still succeed?"

Clearly, this success is due to the status and position of my disciples. Going forward, if you wish to advance further, you must cultivate relationships with my disciples; this was the main reason I initially allowed them to cooperate with you.”

"Yes Yes Yes."

Bai Siyong nodded and said, "The old gentleman has always considered our father and daughter's needs. We are truly grateful."

Tao Mo simply said, "I just didn't want to leave any hidden dangers for you and your daughter. I meant well but ended up doing something wrong."

Bai Ningsu was taken aback, and cautiously said, "Sir, I also have a question to ask you."

Tao Mo then looked at Bai Ningsu.

Bai Ningsu asked timidly, "When will they graduate?"

This question stumped Tao Mo, but fortunately, he was also an old swindler. After a moment's thought, he said, "It all depends on the fate between us, master and disciple."

Bai Ningsu felt a pang of panic upon hearing this.

The father and daughter came today with genuine sincerity to visit Tao Mo, for no other reason than to chat for a while before taking their leave.

Once outside, Bai Siyong said to Bai Ningsu with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, "So you know what fear is?"

Bai Ningsu said, "Of course I'm afraid."

Bai Siyong said, "Then why do you keep provoking him?"

Bai Ningsu immediately burys her head in the sand, lowering her eyelids and remaining silent.

Bai Siyong said, "We should go and apologize to Wang Shaolang properly later. The old man's intention is very clear: he will leave one day. We must take advantage of this opportunity to be on good terms with Wang Shaolang and the others."

Bai Ningsu nodded and said, "I understand."

Upon arriving at the gate, Wang Xi stood there listlessly.

Urged on by Bai Siyong's gaze, Bai Ningsu stepped forward, bowed, and said, "I have offended you in many ways in the past, and I hope that Young Master Wang will forgive me."

Wang Xi glanced at her indifferently, "I also liked your unruly attitude just now."

Bai Siyong quickly stepped forward, "Young Master Wang, please don't be offended. My daughter is ignorant, please don't take it to heart."

Wang Xi glanced at Bai Siyong and said, "If you have nothing to do, don't wander around. Go back and make money. That's the basis of our cooperation."

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Bai Siyong nodded repeatedly: "Young Master, please rest assured, we will do our best to sell more wine and earn more money for you."

Wang Xi nodded, and after a while, he said, "What are you all still standing here for? Are you here to laugh at me?" "No, no, no, we'll take our leave."

Bai Siyong bowed and then looked at Bai Ningsu.

Bai Ningsu also bowed slightly, saying, "This humble woman takes her leave."

Wang Xi waved his hand, and the father and daughter quickly went out the door.

After the door closed, Wang Xi's expression changed, and he reverted to his true colors, shaking his head and saying, "It feels so good to give others a workout. I'll give my dad another one when we get back. He said that in the face of wind and rain, this little bit of pain is nothing!"

Wangfu.

"Husband, what happened?"

Princess Xue noticed that Wang Shouyi, who had just returned, seemed sullen and appeared to have been drinking, so she couldn't help but ask him what was wrong.

Wang Shouyi glanced at his wife and said, "Today His Majesty ordered Kaishan to be promoted to Vice Minister of Rites."

"This is a good thing!"

Princess Xue's face lit up with joy, but she looked at Wang Shouyi with a puzzled expression and asked with a smile, "Is it because of the education reform?"

Wang Shou nodded slightly.

Princess Xue smiled and said, "What? My husband is still arguing with my cousin about these things?"

Wang Shouyi sighed, "This was originally my idea, but..."

Princess Xue said, "What can we do? We knew beforehand that His Majesty would never educate you about this matter."

You can't even read a few characters, how are you going to get a job in the Ministry of Rites?

Wang Shouyi added, "If it were just Kai Shan who got promoted, I would be happy. The key is that His Majesty also promoted Wu Xin to Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, who is in charge of reforms in poetry and prose education."

Princess Xue frowned slightly upon hearing this.

But she soon realized that there was nothing she could do about it.

"Daddy! Daddy!"

Hearing several shouts, Wang Xi ran into the house.

Princess Xue shook her head when she saw him covered in sweat and said, "You child, why are you still so reckless?"

"Isn't my child just too excited?" Wang Xi chuckled.

Princess Xue asked, "Why are you so agitated?"

Wang Xi asked, "Did Father get promoted?"

Wang Shouyi was taken aback. "What are you talking about?"

Wang Xi said, "I heard from Xiaoman that her father is going to become the Vice Minister of Rites. I heard it's because of what the teacher taught about helping the people acquire property. It was Father who first mentioned this to His Majesty. I suppose Father will become the Minister of Rites."

This is really a pot that cannot be opened.

Wang Shouyi's lips twitched a few times, but he remained silent.

Princess Xue quickly said, "Nonsense! How can one become the Minister of Rites so easily?"

“Not the Minister of Rites!” Wang Xi asked again, “Then what official position did he get promoted to?”

Princess Xue was speechless.

Wang Shouyi glared at him. "Is this something you can interfere with?"

“Father’s promotion is a joyous occasion, why can’t I inquire about it?” Wang Xi said matter-of-factly.

Wang Shouyi said, "Who said Father got promoted?"

"what?"

Wang Xi was greatly disappointed: "Father didn't get promoted?"

"no!"

Wang Shouyi roared.

"why?"

Wang Xi's face tightened, and she roared with resentment, "It was clearly Father who mentioned it first! Is it because Father can't read?"

This is truly devastating!

Wang Shouyi immediately clenched his fist, which was as big as a clay pot.

Princess Xue quickly said, "Just focus on your studies and don't worry about these things."

Wang Xi immediately replied, "Mother, I've been working hard lately. The wine is selling well, and I've even become a supervisor. Now, at the academy, I'm second only to the principal and above dozens of others."

As he spoke, he looked at Wang Shouyi and said, "Father, you are so untrustworthy. We agreed to work hard together, and I have already become a supervisor, but you have not been promoted yet. I don't know if you are just fooling around outside all day and not working hard."

What did you say?

Wang Shouyi was already very unhappy, and now his anger level immediately soared to the critical point.

Princess Xue was sweating bullets for Wang Xi: "If you don't leave now, your mother won't be able to stop your father."

Before the words were even finished, he vanished in a flash, leaving only the words, "Father, you broke your promise."

"You little brat, just you wait, I'm going to tear you to pieces later."

Wang Shouyi pointed to the door and roared, but then he saw his wife smiling to herself. He was both annoyed and angry, and shouted, "It's just reading and writing, I don't believe I can't beat that brat!"

Princess Xue immediately chimed in, "My husband is right. If we can't even compare to that brat, then what will become of us?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Shouyi felt a pang of guilt once again.

(End of this chapter)