The Story of a Spoiled Daughter Raising a Husband

She could also become their mentor. Not only would she gain more money from her, but she could also spread Confucian knowledge in her own home without any other expenses. This was something she had always wanted to do in her life.

“Miss Tong is truly a kind person. She only met a few children, yet she was able to find them the teachers they wanted. If there are more children like her in the future, and they have the honor of being cared for by you, Miss Tong, then it must be a blessing they have earned in the past.”

Tong Qian couldn't discern the emotions in Master Qiu's words at this moment, but she was unwilling to argue with him over such trivial matters. However, her organization had never been a charity. As he said, if she were to find suitable directions for each child and have to consult Master Qiu, she would not only lack the time but also the resources available.

He hurriedly declined, saying, "Master, please don't say that. Actually, this is from a long-term perspective, for their benefit. If they can learn some martial arts, it will not only strengthen their bodies, but also allow them to protect the people they want to protect."

To be honest, ever since I met those children, I have only been giving without ever asking what they really want. But now, seeing the indescribable look in Master Qiu's eyes, it is the first time I have seriously started to think about this matter.

Suddenly, a voice drifted out softly: "They've always hoped that in the future, they'd have the chance to protect each other and the people they care about. So I'm just offering them some help within my power." As she said this, she smiled faintly, thinking of the warmth she felt when the three Li brothers spoke these words to her.

Master Qiu nodded in agreement with her explanation. Since she had already said that, what more could he say? He frowned, shook his head, and thought for a moment before naming a few masters he remembered who were skilled in teaching martial arts.

If you think about it carefully, they do meet Tong Qian's requirements. However, she hadn't had much interaction with them before. After all, one is a scholar and the other is a warrior, so they couldn't really blend together well. She only had this simple understanding of them because of her own connections. There were always many teachers coming and going, and she had gleaned some insights from their words.

After explaining the basics to her, and considering that these teachers didn't directly affect his own interests, he added at the end, "Miss Tong, if you just want them to teach children the simplest things, there's no need to look for teachers who are particularly skilled in this area."

“I think the reason you came to me for help is because those teachers are able to maintain a certain level of restraint, but they can also be particularly harsh on certain people. After all, if they were to actually train those children, the pressure they would have to bear would be too great, and I’m afraid your children wouldn’t be able to handle it.”

However, after hearing him mention a few names, Tong Qian's heart had already flown off to somewhere else. At this moment, it was completely different from what he had imagined. Only those who could truly train children as adults were the kind of people who could truly earn her trust.

If you're just treating others like children, what's the point of seeking them out? Besides, although the three Li brothers are now called children, they've essentially passed the age where they can be called children.

After asking for their address, and seeing that it was almost time, he bid farewell to Master Qiu and prepared to leave. Just as he stepped out, he saw that Madam Qiu had prepared breakfast. He was about to say goodbye, but before he could utter a complete sentence...

Upon seeing her own actions, Madam Qiu said, "Miss Tong, you've come so early in the morning, you must not have had breakfast yet. Although our family's conditions are not very good, thanks to your previous help, we can still meet our basic needs for food."

"Please stay and have breakfast with us, this old man and I. It's just the two of us here every day. There's no one else. Even if Young Master Ji comes here every day, he always eats first. We don't have the means to offer him anything."

Hearing her say that, Tong Qian couldn't help but secretly grumble to herself. She looked up at the inner room before saying to Madam Qiu in a low voice, "Madam, although I know that receiving your invitation is indeed a very happy thing, I should not refuse."

"It's just that I have to say that it's not a good time right now. I came here because I had my own things to take care of, and that's why I came here to check on Brother Xiuping. Although I now know what I wanted to know, how can I not consider that Brother Xiuping is coming soon? How can I dare to stay any longer?"

To be honest, although there was no need for me to deliberately hide my presence here, it was true that I didn't want him to know that I had been to Master Qiu's place today and that I had learned from him the real reason for his unusual behavior. If Brother Xiuping thought that I didn't trust him, then even if I had more words, I wouldn't be able to explain myself clearly.

Hearing Tong Qian's considerations, Madam Qiu, though harboring other thoughts, ultimately felt it was Tong Qian's own choice. She could only offer her opinion; the final decision rested with Tong Qian, and it wasn't the right time for her to delve too deeply into these matters.

He then spoke with particular consideration, saying, "Miss Tong, you are indeed very thoughtful. I was just thinking that it's rare for you to come here, but I forgot that you came today because you care about Young Master Ji, so you came here quietly by yourself."