Golden Branch

Wang Mian: ...

Well, actually, she wasn't as self-deprecating and self-denying as Wang Heng imagined.

Of course she knows the principle that "every inch has its own strengths and weaknesses".

After seeing the real boss and the real genius, Wang Mian just realized his own shortcomings and reminded himself again not to have an unnecessary sense of superiority!

However, her friend's words still comforted her.

Wang Mian's eyes seemed to be lit up with stars, "Jiu Niang, am I really that powerful?"

"Of course! Amian is the best! Your food is unparalleled in the world! Didn't you see that Mr. Shen is impressed?"

Seeing that her words had an effect on Amian, Wang Heng boasted even more vigorously, "First, Mr. Shen was attracted by the overbearing aroma you created. Secondly, he was willing to accept me, a female student who wasn't very outstanding, because of the delicious food."

"Amian, although this is partly due to Mr.'s illness, he must have encountered many delicious foods during his travels. But you are the only one who can help him control his aversion to food!"

"Anorexia? Jiu Niang, are you saying Mr. Shen Du has anorexia?"

Wang Mian was stunned. He was so focused on the boss's incredible talent that he didn't notice his abnormality.

After Wang Heng's reminder, Wang Mian finally reacted. She secretly glanced at the old man who was still testing Lou Yu. Hey, this man is a little too thin.

Wang Mian had previously thought that the old man was deliberately pursuing "thinness in old age", but after careful observation, Wang Mian realized that the old man's thinness was morbid!

But he did not have the dying look of a terminal illness as seen in later generations. He was in good spirits, and his words and actions were free and easy, just like an old immortal who had returned to nature and was not bound by worldly affairs.

Wang Mian was impressed by Shen Du's temperament, but also secretly disliked his arrogance, so he didn't pay attention to anything else.

Anorexia?

Correct!

Patients with anorexia will become terribly thin.

“…” Wang Mian turned his gaze back to Wang Heng. Jiuniang, Jiuniang, you are so intuitive and observant, but you always say that you “have no talent”?

It’s already pretty awesome, okay?

Jiu Niang has never been arrogant. While she is low-key and humble, she never ignores the excellence of those around her.

For example, Wang Mian has a clear understanding of herself.

But every time she faced Jiu Niang's praise and compliments, she couldn't help but feel ecstatic and forget herself.

For example, this time, after listening to Jiu Niang's words, Wang Mian had an illusion:

Could it be that I am the time-traveling version of Huang Rong?

Relying on food, he conquered the famous Shen Du, who was like "Hong Qigong"?!

If things go wrong, Mr. Shen might not only accept Lou Yu and Wang Heng, but also break the shackles of identity and prejudice of family background and accept Wang Mian, a "lowly person", into his family!

She doesn't even need to learn Mr. Shen's "Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms". Just the title of a famous scholar's disciple can allow Wang Mian to easily cross the class barrier and become a talented woman and upstart that everyone admires!

When Wang Mian thought of this possibility, the light in his eyes became brighter.

wishful thinking?

No, this is called a dream. It’s not illegal to think about it. What if it comes true?

Wang Heng felt Wang Mian's sudden burst of "ambition" and her eyes flashed slightly: Amian, it seems that you also want to become Mr. Shen's disciple.

However, this is normal.

There is no best in literature, but Shen Du can still be called the "Wei in the North and Shen in the South" together with Wei Lingqing, and he is undoubtedly the leader of writers.

Such a celebrity, let alone these young girls, even gentlemen like Wang Lin admired and followed him, and they wanted to become his disciples!

Wang Heng pursed her lips lightly and made a secret decision: This matter was all A Mian's credit.

It’s just that my brother was able to “coincidentally” meet Mr. Shen, and was able to naturally accept his test, and was also helped by Amian’s delicious food.

A Mian is good in everything except her background.

Wang Heng never despised or looked down on her identity as a peasant girl, but the people around her and her classmates in the academy still cared about her.

For example, Zheng Yi knew that many things were Wang Mian's credit, but she still regarded Wang Mian as a lucky guy who got in by clinging to the noble lady.

For example, Lu Jialan clearly saw that Wang Heng treated Wang Mian like a sister and a friend, but she still believed that Wang Mian was Wang Heng's "slave".

"This is unfair to Amian!"

"Amian is a disciple of the immortals who has had a miraculous adventure. If she hadn't been unwilling to show off and hadn't passed on many of the credits, she would have long been considered a 'talented woman'!"

"It's my mother's place, and it's all thanks to Amian!"

The title of "talented woman" may not even be worthy of Amian.

She should be regarded as a talent and counselor by the real noble (the Prince of Qi), instead of being trapped in the countryside and continuing to be despised and ridiculed.

"...That's right! Lou Yu, are you willing to become my disciple?"

On the other hand, Shen Du had already finished his investigation of Lou Yu, and he was already 80% to 90% satisfied with Lou Yu.

Why not ten points?

Shen Du’s requirements are too high.

Even for the two prospective disciples, Gu Zhe and Wang Yan, Shen Du only gave them seven and eight points.

Lou Yu's score is already the highest among the three, and it best meets Shen Du's requirements for his personal disciples.

It turns out that nothing is perfect. Eight or nine points is already quite difficult to achieve.

Besides, there is Yang Rui’s favor, and the fat girl’s “blessing”… adding them together, it’s exactly ten!

Shen Du stopped insisting and finally said that he wanted to accept him as a disciple.

Lou Yu didn't hesitate and knelt down on the ground, "Yu greets you, sir!"

"Haha! Okay! Okay!"

Shen Du is in a very good mood today.

It seems that an effective "prescription" has been found for the symptoms of anorexia.

He accepted another extremely talented disciple.

It's a double blessing.

Oh no, there's one more missing—

Shen Du smiled and asked Lou Yu to stand up. He then turned his gaze to a plump little girl: "Girl, you are right. Your 'brother' really doesn't need you to 'give way' to him!"

Hearing Shen Du's name being called, Wang Heng quickly sat up straight.

Her eyebrows were curved, her smile was sweet, and her voice was soft and sticky: "Brother, you are very talented, and the master has a keen eye for talent!"

You are all awesome!

Wang Heng was truly happy for Lou Yu.

Lou Yu: ...Silly girl! You've done this for me, how could I possibly forget you?

Moreover, Lou Yu heard the hidden meaning in the teacher's words, and it seemed that the teacher was still willing to accept Ajiu as a student.

But the fat girl pretended to be stupid and only knew to say "Congratulations", but did not respond to the gentleman's hint at all.

You don’t answer?

I'll help you answer it!

"Sir, since I don't need Ajiu to give up my position, please accept Ajiu as your disciple."

Lou Yu did not stand up, but knelt on the ground as if to become a disciple and made a solemn request.

Shen Du was satisfied. Lou Yu was not only talented, but also knew how to read people's expressions and understand their meaning. He was truly smart and insightful.

Wang Mian desperately agreed in his heart: Right, right, right! He has both high IQ and high EQ.

Both IQ and EQ are online, and both IQ and EQ are off the charts!

Shen Du was about to take the ladder handed to him by Lou Yu when he said, "Well, just take this fat girl."

Wang Heng spoke first, "Sir, today's incident actually..." There was another "hero".

Amian is an independent individual and should not become his appendage.

If the gentleman wants to reward merit and "cherish talent", there is no need to add Wang Heng to the list. He can just accept Amian directly!

Lou Yu knew Wang Heng too well, and was even more aware of how much she valued Wang Mian.

Lou Yu had heard about today's events while riding here on horseback.

Fatty and Wang Mian were having a picnic by the river. The delicious food Wang Mian cooked was so fragrant that it spread for miles and attracted Shen Du who was passing by.

Mr. Shen, who suffers from a strange disease and has been unable to eat for years, ate the vegetable buns served by Wang Mian personally.

Mr. Shen’s strange disease seems to be “cured” by Wang Mian’s delicious food!

Therefore, the fat girl had the opportunity to be accepted as a disciple by Mr. Shen.

The fat girl wasn't one to take credit for other people's work, not to mention that that person was Wang Mian. She would only -

but!

We can't let the fat girl do whatever she wants in this matter!

"Ajiu!"

Before Wang Heng could say anything offensive, Lou Yu shouted softly.

Lou Yu understands Wang Heng, and how could Wang Heng not understand Xiao Ba Wang?

When she heard Lou Yu's "soft cry", she knew that Lou Yu was angry and was about to scold her!

She pursed her lips, feeling unconvinced, but without any resistance, she kept her mouth shut.

Lou Yu raised his head and said to Shen Du with a smile, "Sir, we're having a picnic today, and Jiu has prepared a lot of food!"

"Since you like this mountain game, why not try more?"

Shen Du is so intelligent that he is almost a demon. He is no longer an ordinary old fox, but a fox demon and a fox fairy!

The eye contact between the two children was so obvious, how could he not see it?

However, he was a little curious:

1. Why is the little girl so resistant to taking him as her master?

She doesn't seem like a fool and should understand the value of being a "disciple of Shen Du".

Second, how will Lou Yu persuade the little girl?

This pair of children are not related by blood, they are just neighbors, but they have a very deep relationship and a strong tacit understanding!

There is no need to say much, just a glance and both parties understand.

"...Interesting! Two children with only a superficial relationship can actually support and care for each other!"

All these thoughts flashed through his mind quickly, and Shen Du forced a smile: "Okay! Then I'll try it!"

Lou Yu stood up and gave Wang Mian a look.

Wang Mian: ...Got it! You little pervert!

It’s just cooking, I’ll do it myself!

Well, the old man is an anorexic patient. His stomach has been damaged by hunger for a long time and he cannot eat spicy or greasy food.

Then make some porridge?

It just so happened that today I had the preserved eggs that she had just "reproduced", so I decided to make some preserved egg and lean meat porridge.

By the way, there are also some fish that were just caught, which can be used to make fish soup.

Prepare a few more kinds of soups that are light and nutritious, which may help to further overcome the old man's anorexia!

Wang Mian quickly prepared a recipe, and then asked the maids, chefs, etc. to help prepare cooking utensils and ingredients.

A small red clay stove, a purple clay stew pot, preserved eggs, minced meat, fish fillets, and various fresh seasonal vegetables as side dishes...

There were ding-dang-dang and crackling sounds, and Wang Mian was busy all the time.

While busy cooking on the spot, Wang Mian did not let the "diners" just watch.

She took out some snacks and cold dishes that she had prepared in advance, asked the maids to pack them up, and sent them to Shen Du and others one by one.

Shen Du: ...It looks novel, and the color and taste are not bad, but it lacks the fat girl's "good fortune".

Wang Heng didn't eat it, but was pulled aside by Lou Yu.

"Brother, don't scold me! I know I shouldn't treat Mr. Shen as a good man who 'teaches everyone'."

Before Lou Yu could speak, Wang Heng shrank her neck and admitted her mistake.

She knew that her behavior of pushing Wang Mian out and asking her to take back her "apprenticeship" position was inappropriate.

Shen Du did appear to be approachable and straightforward today, but deep down he is not a person who treats people with courtesy.

If he really "taught without distinction", he would have had many students all over the world like Mr. Wei Lingqing.

He is arrogant because of his talent, and he looks down on others. He doesn't say it, but deep down he still values ​​the status quo of scholars and commoners.

There are great scholars to talk and laugh with, and no poor people to associate with!

Wang Mian was not even from a poor family, he was just a lowly commoner.

Even if Wang Mian had "merits", in the eyes of a clan like Shen Du who was used to being superior, he was just a subordinate of Wang Heng.

The reward for the merit will only be credited to Wang Heng, the "master".

If Wang Heng rashly returns the credit to Wang Mian and asks Shen Du to accept Wang Mian as his disciple, it would be a categorical humiliation to Shen Du. This is not becoming a disciple, but making an enemy!

Lou Yu stopped Wang Heng not because he was afraid that she would be so reckless and get herself into trouble.

Lou Yu was worried that Wang Heng would cut off his path to becoming her apprentice!

"Knowingly!"

Lou Yu knew that Wang Heng knew everything, but she still did it!

This is even more hateful!

"Brother~~"

Wang Heng showed a pitiful little look, stretched out two fleshy fingers, quietly pinched Lou Yu's sleeve, and shook it gently.

"Brother, I know I was wrong! But, but I——"

"You want to hide your incompetence! You don't want to bear the reputation of being a disciple of a famous scholar!"

Lou Yu still doesn’t understand Fatty?

Especially that night by the Yi River, Lou Yu heard Wang Heng's mumbling and knew her heart knot. Lou Yu understood the fat girl's "strategy" even more -

Make yourself fat and make yourself ugly!

When studying, there are also various disguises.

Although he is obviously smart and talented, he still acts dull, wooden and ignorant.

When faced with such a rare opportunity as a famous scholar accepting him as a disciple, he would only want to turn it down for fear of losing too much attention.

But despite Lou Yu's desperate efforts, he still couldn't tell Wang Heng domineeringly:

Fat girl, you don’t have to hide your shortcomings anymore!

I will protect you. No matter how beautiful or talented you are, I will protect you and will not let you be coveted or hurt in the slightest!

He is not strong enough!

I can’t become the fat girl’s protector yet!

At this moment, facing Wang Heng's "willfulness", Lou Yu would not be angry or annoyed with her, but would only hate himself for not working hard enough and not being strong enough!

Taking a deep breath, Lou Yu said to Wang Heng as gently as possible, "Fatty, do you still want to 'send' Zheng Yi away?"

When Wang Heng heard Lou Yu's words, a hint of surprise flashed in her big round eyes: "Brother, is that thing done?"

Lou Yu: ...Look! How smart!

He just mentioned Zheng Yi, and the fat girl guessed that something had been done.

Lou Yu sighed in his heart again: The fat girl’s talent really cannot be wasted!

"Alright! So, you need a new elder to teach you!"

Wang Heng had no biological mother to teach her, so she had Zheng Yi, who used to be a female attendant, as her tutor, who could barely make up for this shortcoming.

It’s a pity that Zheng Yi was restless and self-righteous, and almost harmed Wang Heng.

Even if Wang Heng didn't want to send her away, Lou Yu would still "deal with" her...