Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 56 In the Dark (Please read on, please vote with monthly tickets)

"Who exactly is this nameless gentleman, and why?"

After Wang Xi left, Hongxiu stood there alone, muttering to herself.

Wang Xi was right just now; she does indeed have the intention to retire, but that's nothing to worry about, because many people have already noticed that she has this intention.

The key lies in the confidence that Wang Xi displayed, which was that she believed she would definitely go to Wuming Academy.

Especially since she was using the name of Mr. Wuming, she had heard many rumors about him, and he was truly unfathomable.

This puzzled her greatly.

Because she really didn't have that thought, nor dared to have it; it was impossible.

But the other party insisted she would definitely go, which made her doubt herself. Was there some hidden agenda? Would I really become a teacher? How could that be?

As I thought about it, a sense of anticipation arose in my heart.

Just then, they suddenly heard the stepmother outside say, "That little brat is finally gone."

Before she could finish speaking, the stepmother entered the room and saw Hongxiu still standing there. She hurriedly said, "Hongxiu, why are you still standing here? Li Zhongyun is still waiting in the hall."

"what?"

Hongxiu was slightly taken aback, and quickly said, "Fake Mother, please tidy up here first."

"Alright, alright, you can go now," the stepmother said, waving her hand.

Before leaving, Hongxiu shook her head slightly, a self-deprecating smile on her lips, as if mocking her own wishful thinking.

Returning to the central hall, they saw a middle-aged man of about forty years old sitting inside. He wore a turban and a blue robe, with dragon-like eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes, a fair complexion and long beard, and a dignified appearance.

This man's surname was Li, and his given name was Linfu.

"I've kept my benefactor waiting."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Linfu raised his hand slightly and asked curiously, "Just now I heard my stepmother say that the person who came was the young master of the Wang family?"

Hongxiu nodded.

Li Linfu then asked, "What is his connection to you?"

Hongxiu looked slightly embarrassed; she herself was too embarrassed to say that the other party had invited her to be a teacher.

Upon seeing this, Li Linfu frowned and asked, "Did he make things difficult for you?"

“No, it’s just that…” Hongxiu hesitated for a moment before saying, “He came to invite me to be a teacher at Wuming Academy.”

"Teacher?" Li Linfu was also startled.

"Exactly."

Seeing his expression, Hongxiu felt even more ashamed. She was too embarrassed to talk about it. "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, my benefactor."

Li Linfu was taken aback, glanced at Hongxiu, and suddenly asked, "Did you agree?"

Hongxiu shook her head slightly: "Hongxiu is of humble origin, how can she be a teacher? I dare not agree."

After a moment's thought, Li Linfu said, "Don't you just want to retire? If you could go to Wuming Academy, wouldn't that be just what you want?"

Hongxiu laughed self-deprecatingly, "That may be true, but how can Hongxiu become a teacher?"

Li Linfu said, "I have also heard about Mr. Wuming. It is said that he acts strangely and does not adhere to formalities. His students are all unruly. If he takes the initiative to invite you, you have nothing to worry about."

Hongxiu suddenly looked at Li Linfu with a puzzled expression, as if asking, "Why are you so concerned about this matter?"

Li Linfu seemed to see through her confusion and said with a smile, "I know you have long wanted to retire, but you have always been concerned about my kindness to you, which is why you have hesitated. Alright, this trip will be your way of repaying my kindness. Once this matter is settled, we will be even."

Hongxiu was startled, and she recalled Wang Xi's words from earlier. Could it be that the nameless gentleman was truly a deity?
Seeing Hongxiu's strange expression, Li Linfu asked, "You don't want to?"

"what?"

Hongxiu glanced at him and said, "It's not that Hongxiu is unwilling, it's just that it's really too much for Hongxiu to be a teacher!"

"Didn't I tell you? They invited you, so why not give it a try? If anyone uses this to attack you, I'll take responsibility for you."

After saying that, Li Linfu added, "To be frank, with your talent, Hongxiu, you are better than many people who seek fame and fortune. You are more than qualified to be a teacher."

Hongxiu lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Why does my benefactor insist that I go?"

Li Linfu laughed and said, "This is a good thing. You don't belong here anyway, so of course I'll support you."

Hongxiu said, "Thank you for your kindness. I will go and give it a try."

"That's right."

Li Linfu smiled and nodded, as if suddenly remembering something, "However, you do belong to the Jiaofang (a music and dance academy). If you go to the Wuming Academy, according to the regulations, you still need the Jiaofang's consent."

As he spoke, he chuckled to himself, "However, this is a small matter for Young Master Wang and the others, but you must make it clear to them first to avoid future trouble." Hongxiu nodded and said, "Yes."

Li Linfu suddenly raised his hand and patted a scroll on the coffee table next to him. "By the way, what do you think of this law?"

Although this person lacked literary talent, he was proficient in music. Before Wang Xilai arrived, he was discussing a musical piece with Hongxiu.

Hongxiu was taken aback, and quickly said, "This law was created by our benefactor, so it is naturally perfect."

But her mind was no longer on that.

"As for music theory, I will still listen to your advice," Li Linfu said with a smile and nodded.

As soon as Wang Xi returned to the carriage, just like Huangfu Sengnian before him, he was dragged into the carriage by Li Jieman and Wang Shuang, two brutes.

"How did it go? Did you see Hongxiu?"

"Of course I saw it."

Wang Xi shook his head and said, "I have to say, Hongxiu is really beautiful. Her temperament, her figure, even her voice are so wonderful. She is simply the perfect candidate for a teacher."

Hearing his description, Li Jieman's mouth watered, and he angrily got out of the car, saying, "No way, I need to lie down too. I've already learned your trick."

"Hey!"

Wang Xi quickly grabbed him, "Are you crazy? If you go now, will they still fall for it? They'll just become annoying and ruin our plans. Besides, we agreed beforehand that whoever invites them gets to keep them."

Huangfu Sengnian asked in surprise, "Hongxiu agreed to your request?"

"of course not."

Wang Xi smiled and said, "We never thought she would agree today. Our purpose in coming here today is mainly to meet her first, and to create an image of Lao Tao as a great person in her mind, constantly instilling in her the idea that she will definitely come to our academy."

In this way, whatever happens in the future will be linked to Lao Tao, and we can use this to create many coincidences, so that Lao Tao will eventually step in.

"Don't worry, everything is under my control. She can't escape."

He concluded by clenching his fist with confidence.

"mean!"

"Shameless."

Wang Shuang and Li Jieman cast disdainful glances at Wang Xi.

It's so sour, it could soak a whole pond of radishes.

Wang Xi looked at Li Jieman and Wang Shuang, "What do you mean by this? When we were discussing this before, you all cheered and applauded. Are you just jealous that your brother is doing well?"

Li Jie snorted, "We brothers have always shared both good times and bad. Who was the one who was disloyal first?"

Wang Xi said irritably, "Can you even talk about loyalty in this kind of thing?"

"Why not?" Wang Shuang said matter-of-factly.

"I bother!"

Wang Xi said, "We agreed beforehand that if you don't keep your word, then we'll part ways and stop playing this game."

"Ouch!"

Li Jie said sarcastically, "What kind of beauty does that Hongxiu possess that has captivated you so much?"

Wang Xi said, "Even if it's Sister Hua, I won't let you touch her. This is a matter of principle, and it has nothing to do with her looks."

Li Jie asked doubtfully, "Brother Que, you weren't like this before."

"???"

Wang Xi stared at him in shock.

Huangfu Sengnian suddenly had a thought, "Don't worry, of course we will acknowledge it, but if Hongxiu really comes to our academy, then she will be our teacher, right?"

Wang Xi asked cautiously, "What do you mean?"

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Since she is our teacher, we should of course respect her. If you can win her heart through your own abilities, we will be happy for you, but you cannot use those despicable means."

"Yes! Yes!"

Li Jieman nodded excitedly, "Seng Nian is right, you can't force our teacher, it's a matter of principle."

Wang Shuang rolled up his sleeves, showing off his muscles.

"Put away that stiffness of yours, who are you trying to scare?" Wang Xi said, "What coercion? Do you think I, Wang Xiaoque, am that kind of person?"

"Yes."

The three of them said in unison.

(End of this chapter)