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Usually, the people coming and going in her house were all from the village, so it was no big deal. But now that Mr. Yu came and was looking at her carefully, she couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.

Xie Wanxing stepped forward and said, "Mr. Yu, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

Mr. Yu was originally immersed in the paintings. When he heard Xie Wanxing's voice, he turned his gaze away and looked at Xie Wanxing. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He didn't seem to expect that these paintings were from Xie Wanxing's hand. So he turned his head to look at the paintings on the wall, and then looked at Xie Wanxing again, and asked with a hint of curiosity in his tone: "Did you draw this?"

Xie Wanxing nodded.

After hearing this, Mr. Yu's face showed a look of sudden realization, and with admiration in his eyes, he said, "You are so young, and you can draw such a picture. You can really be called a genius. Have you ever learned painting from any famous artist?"

Xie Wanxing shook his head and replied, "No, I just like to doodle since I was a kid. If I see something interesting, I'll just paint it with a pen. Gradually, my paintings have become like this."

After hearing her answer, Mr. Yu couldn't help but clap his hands gently and said with a smile, "Excellent, wonderful! To be able to reach such a level without a teacher is even more rare. It seems that you really have a high talent in painting. If you can have a famous teacher to guide you in the future, it will not be difficult for you to become a famous painting master."

Xie Wanxing felt a little guilty after hearing Mr. Yu's praise. After all, she couldn't tell the truth now. She had studied painting for many years in modern times. How could she be considered gifted with such a talent? She quickly waved her hand and said, "Sir, you are too kind. I just paint for fun. How could I dare to dream of becoming a famous painter?"

Mr. Yu said, "Girl, don't underestimate yourself. Talent is something you can only encounter by chance. Since you have such talent, if you are willing, when the opportunity arises in the future, I can introduce you to a few famous painters so that you can learn from them."

"Thank you sir."

Mr. Yu returned to his seat and sat down, pointing to the chair next to him. Xie Wanxing understood and sat down on it, looking very obedient and well-behaved. Somehow, from the first moment he saw Mr. Yu, Xie Wanxing had a vague intuition in his heart that the Mr. Yu in front of him was no ordinary person.

Mr. Yu asked, "Girl, what's your name?"

"Sir, my name is Xie Wanxing, which means the night star."

Mr. Yu listened, nodded slightly, and repeated it softly in his mouth, as if savoring the name. After a while, he smiled and said, "This name is convenient and nice."

As he was speaking, Cheng Huidi walked in carrying a tray. She bowed slightly to Mr. Yu politely and said with a smile, "Mr. Yu, you've worked hard on the journey. Please have some tea."

"Thank you, ma'am." Mr. Yu nodded, thanked Cheng Hui politely, then picked up the steaming teacup, gently brought it to his lips, blew on it gently, and the hot steam dissipated a little, and then he took a sip.

As the tea took a sip, Mr. Yu couldn't help but squint his eyes slightly. He had heard Old Man Zhao praising the Xie family's tea for being particularly good before. Although Mr. Yu was curious at the time, he thought it might just be his old friend's preference.

He had never expected that after tasting it himself, he would find that the tea was indeed of high quality. He put down the teacup, a look of satisfaction on his face, and said with a smile, "It is indeed a good tea."

"I'm glad you don't mind, sir." Cheng Hui asked, "I wonder if you have any dietary restrictions? That way we can prepare dinner tonight."

Mr. Yu waved his hand and said with a smile, "You're too polite, Madam. I don't have any dietary restrictions. I'm not picky about food and can eat anything. Just prepare whatever you like. Don't worry too much."

After saying that, he picked up the still steaming teacup, brought it close to his lips and took a sip. After a pause, he looked at Cheng Hui and continued, "If Madam is busy, please go ahead. This girl and I get along quite well, so let her stay here and chat with me."

"Since the gentleman said so, I will go prepare dinner first. Ah Xing, you are not allowed to act naughty." After hearing this, Cheng Hui responded and went out.

Mr. Yu came suddenly, so she had to prepare a more sumptuous dinner. She also thought about going to the space to trick Aunt Li into making some dishes, or send a note to Xie Songlin to ask him to buy some cooked food from the town.

"Don't worry, mother." Xie Wanxing smiled at Cheng Hui, with two little cat wrinkles on her face, which was very cute.

Mr. Yu leaned back slightly in his chair, his hand gently stroking the edge of the teacup. He seemed to be thinking for a moment, then raised his eyes to look at Xie Wanxing, and asked with a gentle smile on his face, "Is Ah Xing your nickname?"

Xie Wanxing nodded and said, "Yes, sir, that's what my family calls me."

Mr. Yu asked, "Axing, your brothers all go to school, but have you ever gone to school?"

"I have read it."

"Oh?" Mr. Yu's interest piqued. His eyes, originally filled with a gentle smile, now shone with curiosity and anticipation. He asked, "What books have you read?"

Xie Wanxing was very honest and listed all his treasures: "The Analects, The Doctrine of the Mean, The Spring and Autumn Annals, The Book of Changes, The Book of Rites, I have read them all, sir."

In the past, Xie Wanxing wanted to keep her shortcomings to herself and live a simple life, but some time ago she figured out what she wanted to do in the future, so naturally she didn't plan to keep hiding it anymore.

This time, all the famous teachers have arrived, and she also wants to follow them and steadily master this ancient knowledge. Since she has decided not to hide it anymore, why not just be open and be a genius in the eyes of everyone?

After hearing her answer, Mr. Yu's expression of approval instantly turned into a look of shock that he could hardly conceal. His eyes widened slightly. He leaned forward slightly and asked with a hint of urgency in his voice, "Axing, how old are you now?"

Xie Wanxing was not surprised by the shock in his eyes. After all, anyone would be surprised to hear such books at her age. She replied, "Sir, I am six years old."

Mr. Yu hurriedly asked, "Have you read all these books? Do you understand them?"

"I've read it all and I understand a little bit." Xie Wanxing got off his chair and bowed to Mr. Yu. "If possible, I hope you can explain it to me."

"Okay." Mr. Yu sat up slightly straighter, his eyes filled with anticipation. He said, "Then let me test you first. Let's start with a simple one. The Analects of Confucius says, 'A gentleman is not an instrument.' What does this mean?"

Xie Wanxing lowered his head slightly, and after a moment's thought, he said, "Sir, the meaning of 'a gentleman is not an instrument' is that a gentleman should not be like an instrument, limited to a specific purpose or talent. A gentleman should have broad knowledge, diverse talents, and noble moral character, and should not be constrained by a single skill.

"Just as a gentleman must be able to govern a country while also cultivating his character, understanding poetry, literature, rituals, and music while also caring about the lives of the people. A gentleman should constantly pursue self-improvement, making a difference in all matters, and doing so in accordance with morality. Only in this way can he respond to the myriad things in the world, rather than being like an object, limited to a specific scope."

"Excellent! Excellent!" Mr. Yu beamed. "During the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Huan of Qi united the nine states and brought peace to the world. This was a magnificent event. But what was the basis for his hegemony?"

Xie Wanxing continued calmly, "Sir, Duke Huan of Qi's hegemony was based on many factors. His own ambition and desire to achieve great things were the foundation. Furthermore, the wise and capable assistance of Guan Zhong cannot be ignored. Guan Zhong offered sound strategies for both domestic and foreign affairs, greatly increasing Qi's national strength and ensuring the smooth implementation of its policies. In diplomacy, he upheld the principle of honoring the king and expelling the barbarians, winning the hearts of the various princes while also aligning with the wishes of the Zhou Dynasty. This enabled him to form alliances with the various princes and subjugate the four corners. Furthermore, Qi also possessed advantageous geographical advantages, abundant resources, a prosperous population, and a wealthy nation, all of which gave it the potential to dominate. The interaction of these factors ultimately led to Duke Huan's hegemony."

After listening to this, Mr. Yu nodded secretly in his heart. This little girl's analysis was very logical and clear, and her choice of words was very appropriate. Although she was only six years old, she already had such knowledge, which was truly extraordinary.

He thanked Zhao Wenli again and again in his heart. He thought he had found a good place for himself to retire, but he never expected that he would meet such a talented young man here.

Although women often face restrictions in their studies in this world, Mr. Yu believes that it would be a real shame if such a smart child, regardless of gender, could not be properly educated.

At that moment, he decided to accept Xie Wanxing as his disciple. His eyes were full of expectation and love. He looked at Xie Wanxing and said with a bit of excitement, "Okay, that's great. Ah Xing, are you willing to accept me as your master?"

Xie Wanxing instinctively knew that Mr. Yu must be a powerful figure, so he naturally wanted to hug him. He immediately knelt down and kowtowed, "Master."