Chapter 56: If you get into trouble in the future, don't tell your teacher about it

The weather has been nice recently, with sunny days for several days in a row.

The brothers were doing the work of drying the beans, and the preparations for the restaurant were also proceeding in an orderly manner.

It's a good time to go harvest beans today, but I have Xiao Yu's class in the morning, so I can't leave for the time being.

Lao Xiao held Li Xiang's latest dog-paddling calligraphy in his hand, and after a long while he frowned and praised him for his progress.

“When a person walks in the world, he cannot stand without words.”

Xiao Yu put down the piece of paper that Li Xiang had put down, stroked his beard and said, "As your teacher, I should give you a name."

Word? Could it be the word elephant?

It was hard for Li Xiang not to think of the "elephant" in Crayon Shin-chan. He always felt that Lao Xiao had no good intentions and was still holding a grudge for the spray he had given him.

What if I give myself a name that sounds like a dog bite, then wouldn’t my life be ruined?

Thinking of this, Li Xiang immediately declined politely: "Teacher, I haven't even put on the crown yet..."

"No problem." Xiao Yu laughed.

Li Xiang could see that Lao Xiao was a bastard who had swallowed a weight and was determined to harm this young boy who was as weak as a water chestnut.

Xiao Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Xiang means the law of heaven and earth. Why not just call him Meng Ze?"

"Meng is the eldest among brothers." Old Xiao was afraid that he didn't understand, so he added an explanation.

Meng Ze, well, it sounds pretty nice too.

But Lao Xiao actually has another meaning, who can control the rules (hands on hips).

"This is a good word!" Li Xiang said happily. He thought Lao Xiao was going to trick him. It seems that he was judging others by his own standards.

Seeing that Li Xiang was satisfied, Xiao Yu felt secretly proud.

Humph, Wei Xuancheng, the name of this precious disciple was given by me, Xiao Yu!

You were the first to accept a disciple, but as for choosing a name, I, Xiao, got the upper hand!
"In that case, Meng Ze."

Lao Xiao called out.

"Ah, here I am, teacher."

Li Xiang responded happily.

Xiao Yu glanced at him and asked calmly, "As the saying goes, heaven, earth, the emperor, parents and teachers are the most important. As a disciple, isn't it natural for us to respect our teachers?"

Li Xiang knew there was a trap, but he could only bite the bullet and nod his head, "That's the truth."

"Then why don't you share the delicious food with Wei Xuancheng and me?" Old Xiao asked with a jealous look on his face.

"Ah...this..."

Li Xiang originally thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be like this?

"I happened to buy a restaurant outside, and together with Li Xin from Uncle Wei's family..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xiao Yu.

"This restaurant is opened by Master Xin of the Prince of Wei's Mansion. It has nothing to do with you."

"Why do you say that?" Li Xiang asked, scratching his head.

Xiao Yu said calmly, "After all, you don't want to be picked on by those imperial censors and criticized for competing with the people for profit in the court."

Li Xiang said sternly, "I understand what you mean, but as the elder brother, how can I retreat behind and let my brothers take the lead when something happens? This is absolutely not feasible."

Xiao Yu looked at him and saw that he didn't look fake. He stroked his beard and smiled, "In that case, I feel relieved."

Li Xiang:?
Lao Xiao, are you fishing?
"If the censor impeaches you, how will you deal with it?" Xiao Yu asked again.

"If enemies come, we will fight them with our soldiers; if floods come, we will block them with earth." Li Xiang was not worried about this kind of thing. It was just opening a restaurant. What could it do to Uncle Xiang?

Xiao Yu took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and placed it in front of Li Xiang.

Li Xiang picked up the paper and opened it. It turned out to be the restaurants with the best business in Chang'an, as well as the interest transfer relationships between them and officials, and even their immediate family members were directly involved in the management.

Wow, you do a great job on intelligence work, Lao Xiao.

"Teacher, I will repay you for your kindness." Li Xiang put away the paper and said with a smile.

"Meng Ze is responsible, but I, as a teacher, am not." Xiao Yu looked like he had nothing to do with it. "As for whether to repay or not, if you get into trouble in the future, don't expose your teacher. That will be the best repayment."

Li Xiang rolled up his sleeves and chuckled, "Teacher, what are you talking about? How could a student be such a person?"

I added in my mind, I am not my great uncle Li Zhi, how could I possibly do something as shameless as betraying Shangguan Yi?
I couldn't help but realize something. You literati are really cunning. Before giving me something, you try to test whether I am a responsible person, right?

"Let's stop here today. I am not feeling well and I am going to go back and rest."

As he spoke, Xiao Yu stood up and yawned.

"Would you like to ask Master Sun to go and take a look at you?" Li Xiang asked tentatively.

"No need for that. Life and death are determined by fate." Xiao Yu said indifferently.

Li Xiang nodded in affirmation: "That's right, we can't let Master Sun treat patients carelessly, what if he really sees something?"

Xiao Yu took a deep breath, pointed at Li Xiang and cursed: "Isn't that just like trying to cover up one's own faults?"

Li Xiang the little elephant spread his hands, indicating that he had nothing to say.

Xiao Yu glared at him and turned away.

As soon as Lao Xiao walked out of Qianhua Gate, Li Shimin slipped up from behind with a fat rabbit in his hand.

"It is indeed autumn. This rabbit is so fat." Li Shimin picked up the rabbit and shook it towards Li Xiang with a smile: "Xiang'er, look what good stuff the old man has caught for you."

You may be craving for roasted rabbit, Li Xiang complained inwardly.

Li Xiang walked forward and took the rabbit, but the rabbit kicked, sank slightly along his hand, and slipped out.

He looked up at the stunned Li Shimin with an innocent face, pretending nothing had happened and said, "Aunt, God is merciful. Maybe God took pity on the rabbit and let it slip away when I was not paying attention."

The rabbit had already run away, so Lao Li’s plan to secretly eat a rabbit had to go down the drain.

He glared at Li Xiang with his beard puffed and was speechless for a long time.

"Don't worry, grandpa. I will make sure you have something good to eat in a few days." Li Xiang promised.

"Really?" Li Shimin was originally disappointed, but his eyes lit up when he heard that.

"Seriously!" Li Xiang assured, patting his chest.

I was still thinking about how to get some good beef from Cheng Yaojin's house.

Yesterday, I heard Cheng Chubi boast that the cattle in their family are fed with the best grains, and they only eat and sleep on weekdays, so the meat is extremely delicious. This kind of high-quality grain-fed beef... It is impossible for Li Xiang not to be tempted.

But if you want to eat beef, you have to have a reasonable reason.

After having lunch in Lizheng Hall, Li Xiang stayed with Li Mingda for a while and then slipped out of the palace.

In the courtyard of Yongchangfang, the soybeans laid out the day before had already been dried. When Li Xiang went there, this batch of beans had just been collected, and Li Jingren was directing the drying of the next batch of beans.

Seeing Li Xiang coming, Li Jingren walked over excitedly.

"Brother, the last batch of beans has been harvested. When do you think we should start pressing the oil?"

"Have the craftsmen completed the work according to the drawings?" Li Xiang asked.

"It's done. We're just waiting for your inspection." Li Jingren said with a smile.

Li Xiang smiled and said, "Okay, then our main task this afternoon is to press oil, and we can prepare to open our business in the next two days!"

(Seeking follow-up reading, investment, and monthly tickets)

(By the way, give a thumbs up to the character cards, thank you all)

(End of this chapter)