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Chapter 14 Grandma Takes Charge, One Is Worth Two

Gao Haoran didn't delay. When he saw Song Tingnan again, he asked her, "Have you talked to your elders? Have they agreed to let you learn kung fu from me?"

"Master Gao, you've agreed to my request?" Ting Nan asked instead of answering.

“Yes, I agree to take you as my apprentice, but your elders need to agree first.” Gao Haoran deliberately avoided mentioning the word “parents.” From what he knew, Song Wanli might not agree to learn kung fu from Nan. Putting aside the tuition fee, which he could refuse, the main issue was that it would take up time and interfere with his business.

"Master Gao, don't worry, they will agree," Song Tingnan said earnestly.

"Alright, once your elders agree, I'll teach you after we meet." Learning kung fu isn't something that can be done in a day or two; it can't be done secretly.

Gao Haoran guessed correctly. As soon as Song Wanli heard about learning kung fu, he immediately refused: "What kind of kung fu does a girl need to learn? Who do you want to fight?"

“Uncle, I’m learning kung fu to protect myself. In the future, when I’m doing business, I can go further and buy more.” Ting Nan argued, “Besides, if I learn kung fu, I’ll be stronger and can carry more.”

"That won't work either. Learning kung fu takes time, and you shouldn't waste your time running errands." Song Wanli was tempted, but disagreed. Running farther and picking up more goods were things for the future. Besides, when you grow up, you can naturally pick up more goods and run farther.

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"Grandma, please help me talk to my uncle." Tingnan had been pestering her grandma for days. "Grandma, I really want to learn kung fu. My master is amazing. If I have kung fu, I'll feel more confident when I'm out and about, and I won't be afraid of ghosts when I come home late."

"What are you talking about? There are no ghosts. You're just scaring yourself." Qian Shuzhen didn't say it, but she still felt sorry for Ting Nan.

"Grandma, please help me put in a good word for me. I'm a girl, and I'm always running around outside. I'm afraid I'll grow up like this..."

"Pah, pah, pah... Don't talk nonsense!" Qian Shuzhen couldn't bear to imagine those things. "I agree, I'll go find your uncle now. What's your master's name? What are his requirements? What do we need to do?"

"Great! Master said you all agreed to meet." Tingnan happily hugged Qian Shuzhen. "Grandma, you are so good. You are the best grandma in the whole world."

"You brat, now you're criticizing me. Just a couple of days ago you were pouting and ignoring me." Qian Shuzhen tapped Tingnan's forehead.

"grandmother……"

"Alright, stop shaking my arm, I'm going to find your uncle." Qian Shuzhen tiptoed to Song Wanli's room.

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An hour later, Song Wanli came over with his grandmother. He didn't give Ting Nan a good look, but he didn't scold her. He went straight to a chair and sat down.

Ting Nan, being very perceptive, helped her grandmother sit up against the headboard, lest she cause the old lady more worry.

After Qian Shuzhen was seated, Song Wanli asked, "What is your master's name? What kind of person is he? Have you found out?"

Ting Nan recounted the information she had gathered to her uncle.

Song Wanli nodded and said seriously, "A teacher for a day is a father for life. Taking a master is a big deal. In the past, we would set up a few tables and hold a ceremony to celebrate the apprenticeship, but now we can't be too ostentatious. And you are a girl. Talk to your master and see when he has time. We can visit him and discuss it."

“Okay, Uncle!” Ting Nan was touched by her uncle’s seriousness.

“Being accepted as an apprentice should be taken seriously. What gifts should we prepare for your master?” Next, Qian Shuzhen discussed with her uncle about making a red envelope, buying two catties of pork, and purchasing four kinds of pastries.

Song Tingnan found her uncle's change very strange, but since her grandmother didn't say anything, she didn't ask. Anyway, it was beneficial to her; she could learn kung fu.