Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 65 Sacrificing the Individual for the Greater Good

The Bai family father and daughter were the students that Wang Xi had been grooming, and this time, it was a test for them.

But when he finished speaking, the Bai father and daughter turned pale with fright.

"Aren't you slandering Mr.?" Bai Ningsu said, "I won't do that."

Wang Xi clicked his tongue. "You have to listen carefully to what's being said. Is this slandering the Master? This is a way of focusing all the slander on us, just so that those rumors won't affect the Master."

Bai Ningsu pondered for a moment, "It seems...it seems that's really the case."

Wang Xi said, "What do you mean 'seems'? It is exactly right. The master has been so good to us, how could I let him suffer injustice?"

Bai Ningsu glanced at Wang Xi, "I didn't expect you to be such a nice person."

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "It's not too late to know now."

Bai Siyong suddenly said, "But this also involves the Prince."

Wang Xi said, "I deliberately brought up my uncle to scare those people. Since it concerns the prince, would they still dare to talk nonsense?"

Bai Siyong nodded as if she understood but not quite.

Wang Xi asked, "Is it possible?"

Bai Ningsu glanced at Bai Siyong. Both father and daughter were somewhat hesitant, but remembering Mr. Wuming's warning, they had to win over Wang Xi, as it was a favor. They nodded nervously.

Meanwhile, an intense and exciting exam is underway at the Nameless Academy.

Hongxiu was gradually infected by the students' enthusiasm. Regardless of their original intentions, they were all working very hard and focused, which made Hongxiu feel that the teacher was more interesting than she had imagined, especially when Wang Xiaoque was not around.

Just after noon, Hongxiu took the initiative to come to the back room and find Tao Mo.

"How did you do on the exam?" Tao Mo asked.

Hongxiu said, "The students all worked very hard, and everyone performed very well, except for one student..."

Tao Mo looked at her with a puzzled expression.

Hongxiu said, "It's about Wang Xiaoque. I wonder why you sent him to assist me in my teaching?"

He made up the story, he created the dance steps, if I don't send him, who should I send? Tao Mo said calmly, "It's mainly because this boy is extremely talented. Among the four of them, Wang Xiaoque learned the best and fastest. What, is Hong Niangzi not satisfied with this arrangement?"

Hongxiu hesitated for a moment: "I want to choose someone else."

"Why?"

“Because…because he is too frivolous,” Hongxiu said tactfully.

Tao Mo stroked his beard and chuckled, "You've really misunderstood him."

"Misunderstanding?"

Hongxiu exclaimed in astonishment.

I didn't even tell you, how did you find out? Are you a god?
Tao Mo nodded. "Actually, it was my instruction to be a little frivolous in front of you."

"Why?" Hongxiu asked in surprise.

Tao Mo said, "Have you noticed that you got along much better with the students today, and they respected you more?"

Hongxiu pondered for a moment, "It seems that's indeed the case."

Tao Mo laughed and said, "This is all thanks to Wang Xiaoque. Those spoiled brats are not so easy to teach. I deliberately arranged for Wang Xiaoque to be the bad guy. The purpose was to unite the other students around you. If they are of one mind, it will be difficult for you to teach them."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Although this is not a long-term solution, it will be of great help to you in the beginning."

After hearing this, Hongxiu recalled everything that had happened that morning and suddenly realized that this seemingly kind-hearted man was actually so insightful about human nature. Even so, he should still consider my feelings. She added, "But he is dishonest."

"Your hands and feet aren't clean?"

Tao Mo frowned and said, "This was not at my behest. I wonder what he did to you?"

Hongxiu said with difficulty, "He borrowed me to teach him dance steps. After all, men and women should not touch each other, especially since I am now his teacher."

"Teaching dance steps."

Tao Mo stroked his beard and asked in return, "Red Lady, when you teach others dance steps, can you do so without touching them?"

".!"

Hongxiu remained silent.

She usually teaches women, so it doesn't matter to her.

Tao Mo then asked, "Was he correcting your movements at the time, or did he make any unnecessary movements?"

Hongxiu remained silent.

Tao Mo added, "There must be some misunderstanding. He might just be acting frivolously on purpose, but he's actually correcting your dance moves."

After thinking it over carefully, Hongxiu realized that there were no unnecessary movements, only a frivolous and sudden manner, which seemed to be deliberate. She nodded and said, "Perhaps I'm overthinking it."

Tao Mo added, "When he returns later, I will remind him to be careful again, but currently, apart from me, he is the only one who is proficient in this dance."

Hongxiu nodded. "Thank you for your trouble, sir."

After Hongxiu left, Tao Mo immediately went into the inner room, where he saw a young man sitting inside, who was none other than Wang Xi, who had just returned from Yixianjue.

"Young master, you are truly a genius! I admire you greatly."

Tao Mo said sincerely.

Wang Xi said casually, "It's nothing. I was arranged by you, and out of respect for you, I would definitely come to you."

Tao Mo flattered him again, saying, "Young master, your status is so noble, is it worth sacrificing your reputation for a courtesan?"

Wang Xi sighed: "After all, the Nameless Academy is just a lie. Who knows if she will see through it? The only way to ensure everything goes smoothly is to win her over and make her my woman before that happens. Sigh, I'm sacrificing my own interests for the greater good."

Tao Mo glanced at Wang Xi with a strange expression.

Wang Xi asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"what?"

Tao Mo hurriedly said, "This old man is getting on in years and is no longer able to help the young master."

Wang Xi frowned slightly: "Old Tao, you've been getting a little cocky lately."

"Don't dare, don't dare."

"It's best if you don't dare."

Wang Xi raised his right hand and flicked his fingers. "I just cast a divination for you. You will soon face a great calamity." Tao Mo hurriedly said, "Oh dear! I was wrong, young master. Please don't frighten me."

Wang Xi said, "Who's trying to scare you? I'm serious, but thankfully everything is under control."

After saying that, he beckoned with his finger. Tao Mo was very familiar with this gesture, so he immediately leaned in and listened for a while. Then, his illness flared up again, and his legs began to tremble violently.

Among these students, Hongxiu didn't have a good impression of Wang Xi. Although Tao Mo had already explained, she still had some doubts. So today, she called Wang Xi to practice in the corridor in the backyard instead of going to the main classroom.

She wanted to talk to Wang Xi alone.

"Students only perform once, so teachers should watch carefully."

Wang Xi said expressionlessly.

Hongxiu could also see that Wang Xi arrived in a huff today, and just as she was about to say something, Wang Xi started to jump up.

The footwork was executed quickly and smoothly, in one go, clean and efficient.

Even Hongxiu couldn't help but think that, just as the master said, this child was indeed extremely talented in dance.

"Have you learned it?"

Wang Xi asked.

"Huh?" Hongxiu was slightly taken aback.

Wang Xi frowned and said, "The teacher was actually daydreaming in class?"

"No, no."

Hongxiu shook her head slightly, her cheeks flushed slightly, "I'll give it a try."

As soon as I said it, I realized something was wrong; I'm the teacher.

But she didn't mind. After thinking for a while, she tried to jump up.

Before they had taken two steps, they heard a sigh, "That's not right."

Hongxiu immediately stopped, turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"

Wang Xi, expressionless and with his arms crossed, said like a robot, "Drama and dance are different. Every movement is directed at an emotion. When a woman feels wronged, her retreating steps indicate that her emotions are pulling back. The steps cannot be too fast or too big."

The degree of bending over is also incorrect. Doesn't the teacher feel awkward when stepping back?

Hongxiu frowned deeply. She had never imagined that she would be lectured by a young man for dancing, and yet, what he said actually made sense.

It was clear that this fellow stood far away with his arms crossed, knowing that the teacher must have reprimanded him and he was angry and resentful. After thinking it over, she said, "Why don't you teach Qin'er to dance it once first, and I'll watch from the sidelines."

"What does the teacher mean by that?"

Wang Xi suddenly shouted, "Isn't Qin'er a woman? Shouldn't Qin'er and the student maintain proper distance? How is the teacher's behavior at this moment any different from the teacher's previous perception of the student?"
As the sage said, "Do not do to others what you would not have them do to you." The student thought the teacher was deeply righteous, but little did he know that he applied two different standards to himself and others.

Since the teacher doesn't like the student, and the student doesn't like the teacher either, perhaps the teacher should ask the master to choose someone else to teach. The student took his leave.

After saying this, he left feeling wronged, leaving Hongxiu and the maid Qin'er looking at each other in bewilderment.

These words made Hongxiu blush, and she opened her mouth several times, but didn't know how to refute them.

Qin'er quickly said, "Sister, don't listen to that scoundrel's nonsense."

Upon seeing Qin'er, who was so loyal to her master, Hongxiu felt that what Wang Xi said made a lot of sense, and her heart ached even more.

Wang Xi, who had just left, was secretly pleased. "Little girl, she's in my script and I can't even control her. Hehehe."

"Sparrow."

Hearing a shout, Wang Xi looked up and saw his three friends walking over. He was immediately annoyed. Actors, they can change their minds in an instant.

"Brother Que, why are you so unhappy?" Wang Shuang asked with concern.

Wang Xi said, "Stop talking, I just had a fight with the teacher."

Li Jie hurriedly asked, "What do you mean? What do you mean?"

Wang Xi said, "I kindly taught her the dance steps, but she treated me like a thief, always on guard. How could I not be angry? What's the point of teaching her? She might replace me."

“That’s wonderful,” Li Jie said excitedly.

"What do you mean?"

"You're a thief!"

"roll."

Wang Xi glared at him.

Huangfu Sengnian suddenly said, "Just now, a scholar wanted to come and teach at our academy."

"what?"

Wang Xi was stunned for a moment.

Li Jie scoffed, "What teaching? He's just after Hongxiu."

Wang Xi asked, "Where is he now?"

Wang Shuang said, "I kicked him out."

Wang Xi said, "Put more force into it next time."