At the beginning of the famine, I became famous all over the world with my useless system

Gu Changqing never expected that his aunt would be so righteous as to kill her own relatives, and was extremely shocked.

When Gu Damao heard his mother's choice, the light in his eyes dimmed slightly, then filled with hope again. He said seriously, "Please enlighten me, mother. How am I... worse than Brother Changqing?"

Lin Qing was originally thinking about how to comfort her eldest son, but seeing that he reacted so quickly and was so determined, she decided to change her mind immediately.

She knew very well that for those who were capable of deep self-reflection and the pursuit of progress, gentle comfort was less effective than telling the truth.

"Da Mao, first of all, I want to make it clear that just because I think Changqing writes well doesn't mean you don't. You have your own unique insights, but the measures you propose are too gentle, like boiling a frog in warm water..."

Gu Ermiao had already recovered from the blow and came over to listen after washing the dishes. When he heard this, he asked at the right time: "Mom, what is the meaning of boiling a frog in warm water?"

Lin Qing didn't expect to be choked by the example, "Um... have you ever caught a frog?"

Seeing the children nod, Lin Qing continued, "When I was little, I was naughty and wanted to eat frog meat. So I caught a frog and boiled it in water. It tried to escape at first, but when it realized the water temperature wouldn't hurt it, it stayed in the water and stopped struggling.

"But the fire under the stove was still burning, and the water temperature was getting higher and higher. By the time it realized the water was boiling and tried to escape, it was already dead.

"Da Mao, your countermeasures are the same. You must know that people are as lazy as frogs. Many people will be content with the status quo and not make progress."

This time, not only Gu Damao, but also Gu Changqing who was listening patiently was stunned.

He really didn't expect that his aunt could explain the complex issue of employment through such simple and vivid examples!

Isn’t this what the headmaster said, explain things in simple terms?

It’s really awesome!

Lin Qing continued, "The recruitment topic proposed by Changqing seems simple, but the problem is that the ice is three feet thick and it is not formed in a day. It is difficult to reverse the situation after it has accumulated for a long time. If we use your method, although we can achieve the goal, it is not a shortcut."

Gu Damao was thoughtful for a moment before nodding and saying, "Mom, you're right! When I was writing, I also felt like scratching an itch through a shoe, unable to hit the bull's eye.

"But I don't feel this discomfort when I read Chang Qing's articles. His ideas are always sharp and he points out problems directly. His articles are like a butcher cutting an ox, hitting the nail on the head. Reading them is very satisfying and enjoyable."

After saying this, Gu Damao looked a little hurt.

"I, I also want to be like him..."

Seeing that his son could happily face up to his shortcomings, accept opinions, and praise others generously, Lin Qing's eyes were almost overflowing with pride.

She was very sure that such a humble person like Da Mao was definitely not an ordinary person.

The slight worry in his heart disappeared, and Lin Qing turned to look at Gu Changqing.

"Changqing, they say a person's writing reflects his character. Your writing is natural and sharp, but you seem hesitant and lack decisiveness. You should show your edge and the vigor of youth.

"If you don't show your talents at a young age, like the rising sun, you're likely to become hesitant and timid later in life, ultimately becoming frustrated and lost in the crowd."

It was the first time that Gu Changqing heard such remarks. He was so shocked that he didn't speak for a long time.

The teachers in the academy often taught them to stick to the middle way, uphold righteousness, and not to be arrogant in front of others, so as to avoid being slandered behind their backs.

Always remember that a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind; a person who is superior to others will be criticized by the crowd.

But doesn’t what my aunt said today contradict what the teacher has taught me for a long time?

When Lin Qing saw Gu Changqing's face full of disbelief, she knew that his education must have taught him to uphold the "golden mean".

"Changqing, has your teacher ever taught you, 'A gentleman hides his abilities and waits for the right time to act'?"

Gu Changqing shook his head, pondering his aunt's words, and felt more and more that she was not simple.

That's right, if you just keep trying to hide your shortcomings, you will become hesitant and indecisive as my aunt said.

"So, what's more important is that a gentleman needs to stand up when others need him and display his talents when necessary."

Gu Changqing fell into deep thought. After a long while, he sighed with deep emotion and said, "Changqing will remember my aunt's teachings."

[Ding, Gu Changqing's character favorability increased by 5. Please keep up the good work.]

Lin Qing looked at Chang Qing's shocked expression and naturally didn't want to continue to pressure him. He gave him a sweet treat and encouraged him:

"You two have always imitated others. This is your first time writing a mock policy paper. It's already great that you've gotten this far. No need to revise! Practice makes perfect. Rewrite your own topics tomorrow. After we discuss the rankings, Changqing, you can take them back to Songyang Academy and start making the signboard.

"As for the missing piece in the top three... I'll find a way to fill it in."

In the past, the two would have definitely asked her where she got the confidence to do it, but after hearing her comments on the article, they wisely stopped asking.

Seeing that his two brothers had finished their discussion and were packing up, Gu Ermiao couldn't help but say, "Mom, I still have a few questions for you about selling buns tomorrow."

Lin Qing looked at Ermiao holding a worn-out brush in his hand, and suddenly remembered that he had planned to give the four treasures of the study to his children.

"Okay, okay, wait a moment."

After delivering the books last night, the two children were so excited that they almost cried. She wanted to deliver the books again for fear that they would not be able to sleep. She wanted to find another opportunity to do so, but today was the perfect time.

So she repeated the same trick and went back to her room. After buying the four treasures of the study in the mall, she looked at the storage space and was surprised to find that the system really worked.

This set of things costs ten cents, and it comes in a high-end gift box!

Not to mention the recipient, even she herself couldn't let it go when she saw it.

When the children saw her coming out with three large wooden boxes, they asked curiously, "Mom/Auntie, what are these?"

Lin Qing smiled and said, "I saw this the other day when I was shopping. I was thinking of giving it to you later, but now that I see how successful you are, I think now is the time!"

The more Gu Damao listened, the more curious he became. He was looking forward to what was in such a big box, but he still took it sensibly and gave it to his two younger brothers first.

Although Gu Ermiao usually pretended to be mature and steady, he was still young after all. He couldn't help but open it first and screamed with sobs.

The wooden box felt heavy in his hand, with a delicate little key hanging on the copper lock. When he opened it, there was dark red velvet inside (he only found out later that this thing was gorilla velvet worth a fortune), embroidered with cloud patterns, and four things were placed in the grids of different sizes.

Although he didn't recognize the inkstone and paperweight, he recognized the pen and paper. I guess these are the legendary four treasures of the study!

How could he deserve such a precious gift when he couldn't even read a single word?!

Even Gu Changqing, who had seen the world in the academy, had his fingertips trembling slightly.

He had never used such a finely crafted wolf-hair brush before, and the style of paper was something he had never seen before, even better than Ningguang paper...