Chapter 187: Martial Uncle, Your Disciple is All Ears!
"Wang Zijia, my nephew, there’s no need to be so formal. I’m just here for a visit out of plain boredom," Sha Heng said with a smile, following Wang Zijia to sit down at the tea table near the window. "I heard from the head of the Fu Tower that a genius teacher has recently arrived. I found time today, so I came over to take a look."
Wang Zijia arranged the tea set and, with the respect due from a disciple, served tea while replying, "Martial Uncle, you flatter me. My appointment as a second-class teacher is solely due to the head of the Fu Tower’s exceptional promotion."
"Sit down and chat with me. We are both second-class teachers at Fu Tower; there’s no need for such formality." Sha Heng dismissed with a wave of his hand, gesturing to the young girl who had come with him. "Qing’er, come!"
"Yes, Grandfather!" The young girl approached timidly and took something from Wang Zijia’s hand.
Wang Zijia obediently sat down opposite Sha Heng while An Xingsheng quietly left the room.
As Wang Zijia sat down, he casually glanced at the girl who was pouring tea for him. She was around fifteen or sixteen, her features still youthful, but her beauty was already emerging. Perhaps due to her upbringing, she seemed introverted and well-behaved.
"Wang Zijia, your reputation lately has reached even my old ears," Sha Heng began, looking kindly at Wang Zijia, who had just sat down.
"Compared to the other martial uncles in the tower, I am still far behind. I only dare to teach the basics, and my junior brothers below may not fully understand. They exaggerate my abilities, making me a joke in Martial Uncle Sha’s eyes," Wang Zijia responded humbly.
"When one person praises you, it’s flattery. But when everyone praises you, it’s merit. Without real ability, those youngsters in the tower wouldn’t behave like this."
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After exchanging flatteries for a while, Wang Zijia noticed that they weren’t getting to the point. Considering his current status, he had to humble himself and finally took the initiative to ask, "I’m a bit slow, what is the purpose of Martial Uncle Sha’s visit? If there’s anything I can assist with, I certainly will."