Chapter 131 Good intentions
"Master, please accept my disciple's greetings!" Jiang Zhiyu was not polite at all and immediately performed a great ceremony to pay his respects to his master.
The old beggar Yun Lao was startled and hurriedly supported Jiang Zhiyu, with an awkward smile on his face: "Hey, little girl, I was just joking, why do you take it so seriously?"
Jiang Zhiyu raised his head, staring at Master Yun with his bright eyes, and said firmly: "Master, although you are joking, I have long been eager to become your disciple and learn from you. Now that the opportunity has come, I will do my best."
Old Yun looked at Jiang Zhiyu's serious expression and couldn't help feeling deeply moved.
This woman is not an ordinary person. With her tenacity and perseverance, she will definitely achieve success in martial arts. So, he nodded gently, with a glimmer of recognition in his eyes.
"Well, since you are so sincere, I will accept you as my disciple. But before that, you have to go to a place with me."
Jiang Zhiyu heard this, a glimmer of joy flashed in his eyes, and he nodded hurriedly and agreed: "Master, I obey your command!"
So, the two of them left the Imperial College and came to an ancient first-class restaurant. Inside the restaurant, there was an endless stream of guests, and it was very lively. Yun Lao led Jiang Zhiyu through the crowd and came to a quiet corner.
As soon as they sat down, Elder Yun said to Jiang Zhiyu, "Zhiyu, please wait here for a while. I will prepare some food for you. We can eat and talk later."
Jiang Zhiyu nodded, and Yun Lao stood up and left. She looked at the prosperous scene around her and couldn't help thinking of her hometown. At that time, she was still a carefree little girl, following her father every day, learning martial arts, and living an ordinary and happy life.
Soon, Elder Yun came back with a table of sumptuous dishes. He looked at Jiang Zhiyu, a trace of love flashed in his eyes, and said, "Zhiyu, let's eat first, and I will tell you why I brought you here later."
The two began to eat, and Jiang Zhiyu listened to Master Yun's explanation while eating. It turned out that Master Yun was once a famous knight in the martial arts world. He lost his memory due to an accident and ended up here. This Yipin Restaurant was opened by a woman he had treated in the past, and the two formed a deep friendship.
"Zhi Yu, do you know why I want to accept you as my disciple?" Old Yun suddenly asked.
Jiang Zhiyu put down his chopsticks and said seriously: "Master, I don't know, but I would like to hear the details."
Elder Yun sighed softly and said, "Back then, I met a woman named Hong'er in this restaurant. She was a dancer, but she had a kind heart. I saved her life, and she was so grateful that she passed on her dancing skills to me. Later, she passed away due to an accident. Before she died, she asked me to find someone who was destined to pass on her dancing skills."
When Jiang Zhiyu heard this, her heart moved. She knew that this destined person was herself.
"Master, I am willing to take on this important task and pass on Hong'er's dancing skills."
Elder Yun looked at Jiang Zhiyu, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes. He nodded and said, "Okay, in that case, let's get started."
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Jiang Zhiyu couldn't help but asked, "Master... are you short of money?"
"Long time ago, I was so tired that I thought to myself, ' ...
Jiang Zhiyu was slightly stunned. She originally thought that Yun Lao would sneer at this question. After all, he looked shabby and down and out, but she didn't expect him to answer like this. Seeing Yun Lao muttering to himself as he walked towards the old beggars in the distance, Jiang Zhiyu couldn't help but feel a sense of doubt in her heart.
She hesitated for a moment, but still followed him. Yun Lao walked up to the old beggars, took out a few copper coins from his pocket, handed them to them, and then turned to leave. When the old beggars saw the copper coins in Yun Lao's hand, a glimmer of greed flashed in their eyes, and they quickly took the copper coins, bowed and sent Yun Lao away.
Jiang Zhiyu looked at this scene and couldn't help but feel a little confused. She followed behind Master Yun and couldn't help asking, "Master, why did you give them money? They don't look like people who need help."
Elder Yun stopped and looked back at Jiang Zhiyu, a smile flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Zhiyu, not all people in this world are as kind as you think. Some people will do anything to survive in difficult situations. And these old beggars, although they look greedy, they are also trying to survive. I gave them money to let them know that this world is not only cold and ruthless."
Hearing what Mr. Yun said, Jiang Zhiyu couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
What Yun Lao said was right, but she still felt a little uncomfortable. She was silent for a while, and then asked: "Then why don't we help those who really need help?"
Elder Yun smiled and said, "Zhi Yu, giving money is not the only way to help others. Sometimes, we need to observe carefully to understand their real needs. And these old beggars, what they need is not money, but to regain their dignity as human beings."
Jiang Zhiyu couldn't help but feel a little confused when she heard this. She looked at Elder Yun with a hint of respect in her eyes.
Although Mr. Yun looked shabby on the outside, his inner kindness and wisdom were far beyond her reach.
The two continued walking forward and met a ragged little beggar on the road. When the little beggar saw Yun Lao, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes and he quickly hid aside. Seeing this, Yun Lao smiled slightly, walked up to the little beggar, took out a copper coin from his arms, handed it to him, and said gently: "Child, raise your head and look at me."
The little beggar hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised his head, his eyes full of vigilance and fear. Yun Lao looked at him, patted his head gently, and said, "Don't be afraid, kid. This copper coin is for you. I hope you can use it to buy a bowl of hot porridge to warm yourself up."
The little beggar looked at the copper coin in Yun Lao's hand, and a trace of surprise and gratitude flashed in his eyes. He took the copper coin and whispered, "Thank you, Grandpa."
Elder Yun smiled and said, "My child, remember, although there are many indifferent and ruthless people in this world, as long as you have good intentions, you will always meet good people. You must learn to be grateful and learn to cherish."
The little beggar nodded heavily, with a determined light in his eyes. Jiang Zhiyu looked at this scene and couldn't help feeling a little moved.
The two continued to walk forward, and met many people who asked for help along the way. Yun Lao either gave money, or gave love, or gave encouragement, which made Jiang Zhiyu sigh at Yun Lao's kindness and wisdom.
Back at the Imperial College, Jiang Zhiyu couldn't help but say to Master Yun: "Master, you are really my role model. I want to learn from you and be a loving and wise person."
Elder Yun smiled and said, "Zhi Yu, you already have a kind heart. As long as you persist, I believe you will become an outstanding person."