AWB Chapter 158: 2 Pillars Become Apprentices
Chapter 158: 2 Pillars Become Apprentices
Qin Zimu also came back from the fields at this time.
After returning home and drinking a glass of water, he picked up a wooden sword and started practicing in the yard.
I was busy with work in the fields today, so I just happened to find the time now.
Qin Zimu has been practicing the basic horse stance skills for some time. This set of basic sword skills was just taught by Song Shiqi not long ago. He practices for an hour every day, rain or shine.
Qin Ruo was very pleased with Qin Zimu's self-discipline.
Song Shiqi taught very well and Qin Zimu practiced very hard and seriously, so they were both very happy.
Halfway through the practice, Zhou Dazhu came back leading the Qin family's two oxen.
Perhaps traveling across the world with a sword is a dream that many boys have had. Looking at Qin Zimu dancing with the wooden sword in great style, Qin Zimu showed a hint of envy in his eyes, and his gaze dimmed instantly.
Zhou Erzhu is self-aware and knows that the Zhou family and the Qin family are simply incomparable.
The Zhou family couldn't afford a martial arts master, let alone any spare money to study at a martial arts school.
Zhou Erzhu only took a few glances and then forced himself to look away.
After he pulled the cow into the shed and tied it up, he said goodbye to Qin Ruo and the others and prepared to go home.
The Qin family's two oxen were handed over to the Zhou family for help in management when they went to Taihe County before the New Year, and the task of herding the cattle fell on Zhou Erzhu.
Now it is still Zhou Erzhu who helps to herd cattle every day.
Zhou Erzhu would run to Qin's house several times every day. This was not the first time he saw Qin Zimu practicing swordsmanship.
I've seen it so many times that I've already memorized it.
A few days ago, Zhou Erzhu was itching to pick up a branch, recalling Qin Zimu's moves, and waved it a few times in his yard.
Just then he was seen by Old Lady Zhou, who immediately stopped him sternly.
The Zhou family knew that Qin Ruo had found a master for Qin Zimu.
Seeing her grandson also doing the same thing, Grandma Zhou felt that this was inappropriate.
Although the Zhou family and the Qin family are close, it is not fair for his grandson to practice other people's martial arts without their consent.
Although Grandma Zhou felt sorry for her grandson, she strictly ordered Zhou Erzhu not to practice anymore, and reminded him to avoid Qin Zimu if he saw him learning martial arts.
Although the Zhou family's life was much better than before, they really couldn't afford to let Zhou Erzhu learn martial arts.
After Old Lady Zhou severely criticized Zhou Erzhu, she also explained the truth to him in a gentle voice.
Maybe the Qin family won't care about this matter, but people should know when to stop.
You must know how to be grateful, otherwise even the best friendships will be ruined.
You can't just take advantage of your good relationship with the Qin family and "take without asking". The Qin family has also paid the tuition, so it is really inappropriate to learn from them secretly.
Old Mrs. Zhou solemnly promised that when the Zhou family's life got better and they had extra money, she would send Zhou Erzhu to a martial arts gym.
Zhou Erzhu has always been obedient. He understands the truth behind his grandmother's words, and he also knows that his family is not wealthy and he cannot act recklessly.
Therefore, he could only hide his love for martial arts deep in his heart and try not to touch it.
Now, seeing Qin Zimu practicing sword in the yard again, the envy and desire grew like wild weeds.
He was afraid that he wouldn't be able to control himself and would start practicing again.
So after tying up the cow, I wanted to leave as soon as possible.
At this time, Qin Ruo called Zhou Erzhu and asked him if he wanted to practice martial arts with Qin Zimu.
Yes, of course I do.
Zhou Erzhu thought about it even in his dreams, but when he thought about the situation at home, he immediately became rational again.
"Sister A Ruo, our family can't afford a master, so we can talk about learning martial arts later..." When Zhou Erzhu said this, he didn't know how much determination it took, and his eyes were red.
He knew what Qin Ruo meant by asking this question, but his grandmother said that the Qin family had helped his family enough. He couldn't always take advantage of others.
Zhou Erzhu said this and left quickly without waiting for Qin Ruo to speak. He was afraid that he could not resist the temptation in his heart.
Qin Ruo couldn't help but laugh when she saw Zhou Erzhu's reaction.
The Zhou family is good in every way, except that they are a little too reserved.
To put it bluntly, it's just thinking too much.
Ever since she asked Qin Zimu to become Song Shiqi's disciple, she had been thinking of bringing Zhou Erzhu along as well.
Now the entire Zhou family is working for the Qin family. The Zhou family has always been kind and honest people, otherwise she would not have reused Zhou Dazhui.
When the Qin family was not getting rich, the Zhou family did not flatter the rich and look down on the poor. On the contrary, they always treated the Qin family well.
Zhou Erzhu is a smart and hardworking person. When studying with Qin Zimu, they can supervise each other and make progress together.
It’s just that I have a lot of things to do after I came back, so I thought I would arrange them all when I have some free time.
This matter has been delayed until now, and she only remembered it when she saw Zhou Erzhu's longing eyes just now.
Now Song Shiqi is also one of ours. Teaching one person is the same as teaching a group.
It’s a good thing that Zhou Erzhu can learn along.
Thinking of this, Qin Ruo immediately sent Banxia to invite Old Lady Zhou and her family over, saying that they had something to discuss.
Old Mrs. Zhou, Grandfather Zhou, and Mrs. Zhou Chengbai came together. They arrived very quickly and thought something had happened in the Qin family.
Just now when Zhou Erzhu returned home, he didn't mention this, but his eyes were slightly red.
When I asked him what was the matter, he was awkward and refused to say anything.
As soon as the Zhou family arrived, Qin Ruo told them her intention and asked Zhou Erzhu to practice martial arts with Qin Zimu and Song Shiqi in the future.
"Ruo'er, you can't do this, you can't do this... Erzhu is still a little young, and he has caused you trouble. Ruo'er, you don't have to worry about him."
Old Mrs. Zhou thought that her grandson had taken the initiative to ask for it from the Qin family, and her face was full of shame.
He hurriedly told Qin Ruo that he would talk to Zhou Erzhu properly when he got back and would not cause any trouble to the Qin family.
Qin Ruo was at a loss whether to laugh or cry this time. The Zhou family was unnecessary to be so cautious.
"Erzhu is a good candidate. He will be a good companion to Erlang in the future. You don't have to think too much about it. Shiqi is one of us. You don't have to worry about the tuition. After the apprenticeship ceremony, let Erzhu practice together."
"I'm looking forward to Erzhu's early success so that he can repay me double in the future." Qin Ruo added jokingly, and finalized the matter in just a few words.
Now that things have come to this, the Zhou family naturally will not refuse anymore and are extremely grateful.
Zhou Cheng and his wife looked at each other and almost shed tears.
Seeing their son looking depressed these days, the couple felt really distressed, but they could do nothing about it.
Now that Qin Ruo is willing to let Zhou Erzhu learn martial arts from Song Shiqi, it is a great joy.
The couple pulled Zhou Erzhu and kowtowed to Qin Ruo several times.
Everything the Zhou family has now was given by the person in front of them. The girl from the Qin family can afford this gift.
Qin Ruo was forced by Old Lady Zhou to sit in the main seat and accept Zhou Erzhu's kneeling greeting.
The day for becoming an apprentice was set, and Zhou Erzhu seemed to be reborn, full of energy.
He no longer had to envy Qin Zimu practicing sword in the yard, because he himself had become one of them.
On the other side, Zhou Dazhu, who had returned late after following Xue Jing to Ganzhou, was riding in a carriage that had arrived at the entrance of Changhe Village.