The wicked sister-in-law is in charge; meals include fish and shrimp.

Chapter 306 All Ready

Hearing the noise, he excitedly stood up, but then, realizing something was wrong, immediately sat back down, his eyes fixed on the courtyard gate.

Seeing that the person who came was not what he expected, he stood up and waved his hand, "Go back, I have already closed my doors to disciples."

The visitor was clearly shocked; he had been preparing for this trip for quite some time.

I came here early this morning, only to hear this devastating news.

If it were someone else saying it, that would be one thing, but since Wu Ya Zi said it himself, it must be true.

I'm just curious about who the legendary Master Wu's last disciple was.

When he inquired the day before yesterday, he hadn't heard any rumors, so it must have arrived yesterday?

Curious! Really curious! And also truly regrettable.

Without saying much, the man left. Later, several more groups of people arrived and, upon hearing Wu Yazi say that he already had disciples, some even burst into tears.

Exhausted from dealing with everything, Wu Ya Zi reclined in a chair, eating snacks. He didn't even look up when he heard noises outside the courtyard gate, and lazily said:

"Go back now, I have a disciple."

A burst of giggles came from outside the door, followed by Wen Luozhi's clear and melodious voice, "Does the promise you made to us yesterday not stand?"

Wu Yazi jolted awake and sat up from his chair.

Seeing Wen Luozhi's carefree demeanor, she also became a little temperamental, "I told you to come at the same time yesterday, and you really came at the same time yesterday?"

"There's absolutely no sincerity involved!"

Seeing Wen Zijing smiling to the side, he glared at her and said, "Are you going to become her disciple or is your sister going to become her disciple? Come here right now!"

"What are you dawdling over for?"

"The teacher's lesson is correct."

Wen Zijin was not angry and bowed.

Wen Luozhi and Wen Zixun hurriedly took out all the items for the apprenticeship ceremony and held a simple but sacred apprenticeship ceremony.

"Master, please accept my bow."

Wen Zijing knelt on the ground with utmost sincerity in his eyes. Wu Yazi helped him up, saying, "Being my disciple requires far more sacrifice than ordinary people, Zijing, you..."

"This disciple will never give up easily." Wen Zijin looked up at him, and Wu Yazi seemed to see his younger self in that instant.

"Good, good, good! Hahaha!" Wu Yazi laughed heartily and began to test the students on the first half of the book he had given away yesterday.

Wen Zijin answered fluently, and the master and disciple discussed scholarship in the small pavilion. Wen Zixun looked up at the roof and couldn't help but ask, "Will Fifth Brother live in a place like this from now on?"

He felt a little sorry for the old man; this place was even worse than the thatched hut they used to live in.

Wen Luozhi frowned and replied, "Is this what the wit of literati is like?"

She glanced around and saw that the brother and sister had taken advantage of the early hour to tidy up the small courtyard and roof.

The fact that Wu Yazi chose to live in such a place means that he prefers quiet, and they can only try their best to create a good environment for him.

On the way here, considering that she needed a good environment to study, Wen Luozhi also bought a lot of flowers and plants to bring with her.

Wen Zixun built a simple fence to enclose the small courtyard, and Wen Luozhi planted flowers and plants around the perimeter.

A path paved with pebbles leads directly to the thatched cottage in front of the door, with artificial flowers and plants on both sides that are impervious to wind and rain.

The roof had been reinforced, and when Wen Luozhi stepped into the house, she didn't feel the drafty feeling she had when she came in yesterday.

Pot after pot of tea was served in the small pavilion, and Wu Yazi was extremely satisfied with his newly initiated disciple.

Before they knew it, most of the day had passed. When the master and apprentice had finished talking, they looked up and were both taken aback by what they saw in the courtyard.

Wu Yazi put down his book and went for a walk in the yard, touching the flowers and the grass, and even stomping his feet on the path by the gate.

He had always wanted to do it, but with his old bones, it would be too much of a hassle, so it remained just a thought.

"Old sir, come in for dinner." Wen Luozhi came out of the kitchen carrying a bowl of steamed pork with rice flour. Wu Yazi responded and ran into the house.

There was no wind in the room, and when he looked up, he found that all the holes, big and small, above his head were gone.

Not bad! Really good!

Everyone else just wants him to go out, look at other people!

He was in a great mood, and at the dinner table he even served food to Wen Luozhi and Wen Zixun, saying, "You've worked hard all day, it's all my fault for being lazy on weekdays."

The meal was still enjoyed by everyone, and Wen Zijin felt very ashamed that her younger siblings had worked so hard for her all day.

He was just about to roll up his sleeves to tidy up when Wen Zixun stopped him, saying, "Fifth Brother, you go and keep the old gentleman company. I'll do it."

Wen Zijin shook her head and pressed him down to sit. "Sixth brother and Luo Luo have worked hard. Fifth brother isn't that precious. What can't I do?"

Wen Luozhi pulled Wen Zixun away, saying, "Come on, Sixth Brother, let's go chat with the old gentleman!"

She gave Wen Zijin a big smile.

I'm afraid I'll be quite busy from now on, and I don't know if I can send someone over to help.

Although Wen Zijin can do everything, studying is still the most important thing.

Because there were still many things to prepare for the restaurant's opening tomorrow, the group chatted for a while before Wen Luozhi and Wen Zixun had to go back.

"Old sir, Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother and I often come to visit you."

"And Yan Che too."

Wen Luozhi boarded the carriage and waved to the master and apprentice. Wu Yazi was still a little reluctant to part with her, saying, "You'll keep your word!"

If this girl hadn't shown no interest in literature, he would have really wanted to take her on as his apprentice.

When the two returned to the restaurant, Yan Che's lips were so pouty that you could almost hang an oil lamp on them.

He and his father were bored at the restaurant, dealing with the onlookers who came to watch the spectacle.

These brother and sister are really something! They abandoned him to go and see Wen Zijin become an apprentice.

You should at least bring him along...

Wen Luozhi didn't care whether he was really angry or not. She finished arranging the rest of the things and headed back to her courtyard.

Wen Pandi was sweeping the yard when she saw her return and rushed over to grab her hand. "Sister, why are you only coming back now? Has Fifth Brother finished his business?"

Compared to when she was in the village, Wen Pandi has become much more lively and is no longer timid when looking at people.

She was raised well in town and has grown into a beautiful young woman. Who would recognize her as Wen Pandi, the neglected daughter from Shanquan Village?

When she was in town, she didn't dare to wander around because Wen Zhuzi would look for her. But after coming to the prefectural city, she was free from constraints and felt like a happy little bird.

Wen Luozhi chuckled and patted her head. "I was delayed a bit over there, but everything's taken care of. Are you all ready for the restaurant's opening tomorrow?"

Wen Pandi nodded vigorously. She had already memorized her opening remarks for tomorrow and had rehearsed them many times. She was sure she wouldn't mess it up!

Looking at her confident expression, Wen Luozhi couldn't help but sigh. The little ones had grown up so quickly, and she suddenly felt a bit like she was in another world.

Da Ya and Er Ya are now doing a fantastic job at the Dessert Wonderland. Xiao Hu has grown up, become more sensible, and is doing very well in school. Plus, they have Mo Li, a little adult, to keep them company.

After leaving the old house, Pandi seemed to be reborn and was able to handle many things on her own.

Helian Zhiyan is now a boy in every sense of the word, and she thinks it's a good thing that she's no longer a delicate little girl.

After all, we'll eventually have to go back to that place; it's not good to let it become a parasitic plant.