Chapter 464

Chapter 464

In the face of absolute benefits, Fang Buyu's little quirks don't even count as flaws anymore.

Seeing that Fang Buyu had left, Zhou Jieshu said to Yu Cheng, "Go to the co-op and buy some orange candy for me."

Yu Cheng was at a loss for words. Why's the old man using such a cliché way to get rid of me?

"How about I just hang out outside for a bit? I won't eavesdrop on your conversation. It's so cold, and you're sending me so far away. Do you really have the nerve?" Yu Cheng helplessly negotiated with the old man.

Zhou Jieshu, unfazed by his plan being seen through, directly rejected his proposal: "Just do as I say. I have my reasons."

"Alright, I'll go now. Please don't get mad." Yu Cheng took the money handed to him by the old lady and went out.

With just the two of them in the room, Zhou Jieshu gently spoke to his disciple again: "Qinghe, can you fill me in on your family situation?"

This time, Wang Qinghe did not refuse. To get the full picture, the teacher had even sent people away. If he didn't speak now, he would be ungrateful.

Moreover, he wasn't too proud and would refuse anyone's help.

Wang Qinghe's tone was calm: "Teacher, I was kidnapped and then found. You know about this."

Zhou Jieshu nodded: "Yes, I know that."

"But the person who kidnapped me was actually put up to it by my third uncle."

Zhou Jieshu was somewhat shocked. Could He Zhifei really tolerate his younger brother doing this?

"To keep up appearances, they decided to let the matter rest.

My third uncle's son has been living with the He family. Because I returned, they thought I was cramping their style. So they teamed up with the family that had kidnapped me before, looking to hire someone to take me out.

However, that plan fell through. The people they hired had been under surveillance from the start.

Today, I was lured out, but before they could do anything to me, they got busted.

Now He Youde has been arrested. I had already gathered evidence about him hiring someone to kidnap me.

I'm planning to bring the evidence forward to ensure He Youde gets what he deserves.

Because of this, the He family's been at each other's throats."

Wang Qinghe talked about these events casually, not mentioning the hardships he endured.

After all, those who care will get it without needing to be told. For those who don't care, speaking is a waste of time.

As he spoke, Wang Qinghe also quietly observed his teacher.

He wasn't sure if the teacher would see him as rebellious or would support his actions.

This was important.

Zhou Jieshu was stunned by what the He family had done. He Zhifei seemed quite normal before. What was he thinking, doing something so stupid?

Was he crazy?

Has he lost his mind with age?

They were bullying his son. If Qinghe hadn't been lucky, he could've been killed.

He Zhifei actually got into an argument?

Is it because Qinghe dug up the past again?

"Qinghe, listen to your teacher, this family is no longer your concern from now on." Zhou Jieshu's expression was serious. None of this family had his apprentice's back. He only knew that his apprentice had recently been found and was worried that he might not be close with his parents, so he pressed a bit further.

He hadn't expected so many bombshells. Had he known earlier, he would've shown more concern for this kid.

The He family could mess with Qinghe's future apprenticeship.

Hearing this, Wang Qinghe felt a sense of relief.

The teacher clearly has a good head on his shoulders.

"You want to sue that He Youde? Take tomorrow off, I'll go with you. To steer clear of those He family folks.

Your household registration hasn't been transferred back to them, right?"

Zhou Jieshu was deeply concerned.

"No, I don't want to acknowledge them."

Wang Qinghe's words put Zhou Jieshu's mind at ease. Luckily, this kid isn't one to blindly follow filial piety.

"From here on out, you're done with them. By the way, He Youde's son, is he called He Tian?" Zhou Jieshu recalled Xiao Fang dropping He Tian's name earlier.

Said the factory director's daughter is tight with him...

Xiao Fang still needs to dig up some dirt on He Tian?

"Yes, it's He Tian."

Xiu Juan beside him confirmed.

"That's good. His father gave my apprentice hell, now that his old man's locked up, I can't let him off the hook either."

Zhou Jieshu said, sliding the study materials back to his apprentice: "Don't worry, I've got your back on this one. You just focus on starting my apprenticeship as I planned for you. Qinghe, remember.

Your life hasn't yet reached its full potential, so don't get bogged down in this mess.

Just move forward, do what you should do."

Wang Qinghe clenched the pen in his hand; he couldn't help but feel touched.

Between him and his teacher, apart from the teacher's guidance, he hasn't brought any benefits to the teacher. Instead, this teacher has done a lot for him.

What he can do is to repay this old master.

Maybe not exactly how the old master pictured it, but the end result is the same.

After a while, Yu Cheng came back from the supply and marketing cooperative, covered in snow.

"It's snowing outside, you're just making people suffer. Have you finished chatting with your precious apprentice? Otherwise, I'll go make a snowman?" As soon as Yu Cheng entered the room, he started complaining.

But though his mouth was sharp, his actions were honest, handing a large bag of orange candies to Zhou Jieshu.

"Xiu Juan, get me some kraft paper." Zhou Jieshu called towards the kitchen.

Soon, someone came out.

Xiu Juan glanced at her old man, sighed, and decided to let it go! After all, they had agreed to let him save face.

She found a few sheets of brown paper and handed them to Zhou Jieshu.

Zhou Jieshu split the big bag of orange candies into three parts, wrapped them up, and gave one to Yu Cheng and another to Wang Qinghe.

"It's almost New Year, so I'm giving you some candies so you can have a sweeter New Year," Zhou Jieshu said, glancing at the stunned Yu Cheng, and cheerfully took out some more candy vouchers.

"Getting married, and later having kids, you'll need these. Now that you've taken my gifts, you'll have to look out for my young apprentice in the future," Zhou Jieshu added, just as Yu Cheng was feeling touched.

Yu Cheng's gratitude instantly dropped by half.

He knew it! The old man always had an ulterior motive!

So that's what he was after.

Yu Cheng quietly took the gifts but didn't mince his words: "You've found the right person, don't worry. As long as I'm around, no one will bully your young apprentice."

After saying that, Yu Cheng couldn't help but marvel at Wang Qinghe! He acted so innocent, like a little lamb. None of his relatives could match Wang Qinghe's acting skills.

He couldn't figure out what the old man was thinking, believing Wang Qinghe was some pitiful soul.

"Yu, your medicine's ready. It's snowing pretty hard outside, take this umbrella," Xiu Juan handed the medicine and an umbrella to Yu Cheng.

Yu Cheng was really touched: "You're so kind, I'll head back now. I'll return the umbrella tomorrow."

After leaving, Yu Cheng didn't go straight home. Instead, he took the umbrella and went to a nearby friend's house, planning to leave later with Wang Qinghe.

He still had some juicy gossip to share with Wang Qinghe!

Wang Qinghe learned things as quickly as ever, mastering today's material in about an hour.

Zhou Jieshu was so impressed he wished he could rush out and give those He family members a good thrashing.

Those useless scoundrels who only wasted his young apprentice's time!

"Teacher, I'll head off now?" Wang Qinghe saw that the teacher had nodded, indicating he had learned enough for the day, so he got up to leave.

"Ah? Sure, sure, go ahead," Zhou Jieshu was already thinking about how to make his young apprentice's life more peaceful. Maybe he should find him a different job?