The day before the apprenticeship, Lin Mingde took his two sons and Lin Yuniang to Mr. Lian's residence, Mr. Lian's place was much better than Lin's mansion, and I heard that it was given by the emperor.

Mr. Lian's attitude towards Lin Mingde this time was not bad, and after the next person served tea, Mr. Lian asked Lin Mingde: "Tomorrow is the apprenticeship banquet, why did you come here today?" ”

Lin Mingde put down the teacup and said with a smile: "I heard that Mr. accepted 4 male students, I don't know what Mr. standard is for accepting students?" ”

Mr. Lian glanced at Lin Yingguan: "What?" Do you want me to take you as a son? ”

Lin Yingguan hurriedly stood up: "Yingguan has always admired Mr., and I hope that Mr. can give me a chance to serve Mr. around." ”

Even the old gentleman was noncommittal, glanced at Lin Yuniang, and asked her, "What do you think?" ”

Lin Yuniang smiled and said, "My brother is talented, Mr. might as well test him." Lin Yuniang actually didn't know how well Lin Yingguan had learned, but basically everyone in the Lin Mansion was praising him, and Lin Yingguan's impression of Lin Yuniang was quite good.

Even the old gentleman is a little interested, Lin Yuniang is a smart person, Lin Mingde also won the Jinshi at a young age, and Lin Yingguan should not be bad. Even the old gentleman accepts students, and the first requirement is that students must be smart, and if Lin Yingguan is accepted, it will be very beneficial to Lin Yuniang's teaching. Father Lin and Mother Lin are worried about Lin Yuniang's girl's family, so if she is with Lin Yingguan, she won't be so worried!

Of course, even the old gentleman didn't let others talk about it, so he naturally wanted to take the test for Lin Yingguan: "Tell me, why do you want to study?" ”

Lin Yingguan had already guessed that Mr. Lian might test him, but he didn't know that he actually asked him this question, reading, isn't it natural?

Lin Yuniang was also confused, and almost blurted out: I read for the rise of China! In fact, this kind of question is difficult to answer, you first need to know whether the person asking your question is a utilitarian or an idealist, or is he particularly fond of making chicken soup? If you are a utilitarian, you should be a little more straightforward, and you can't be too straightforward, and if you are an idealist, you can learn from Premier Zhou, or say something to ask for the life of heaven and earth.

Lin Yingguan said slowly: "When students start reading, it is naturally natural, how can children from families like ours not study?" However, students also like to read, and the subset of classics and history contains many life principles, some students can do it, some can't, and hope to become better by reading books. Of course, I prefer to be able to be titled on the gold list and apply what I have learned. ”

Lin Yuniang was about to applaud, of course this answer is not the best, but it is also a very good answer, it is easy to infect people by answering sincerely from her heart.

Even the old gentleman remained silent, and asked Lin Yingguan another question: "What books do you read on weekdays?" ”

Lin Yingguan replied respectfully: "Students like to read the subset of Bible history, and they will also read some travelogues in their spare time. ”

Even the old gentleman asked again: "Have you read the Book of Changes?" ”

Lin Ying nodded: "I've seen it, but it's not familiar." ”

Mr. Lian took a sip of tea and thought for a while: "Do you read other idle books besides travelogues?" ”

Lin Yingguan shook her head, Lin Yuniang was a little anxious, she now knows a little bit about Mr. Lian, she is definitely not the kind of serious reader, if it is those serious teachers, she will naturally be happy with Lin Yingguan's answer, but even Mr. Lian may feel that Lin Yingguan is too utilitarian.

Even the old gentleman really asked again: "Can you tell me the reason?" ”

Lin Yingguan said: "Students don't like that, they find it boring. ”

"Have you ever written an article?"

"No, my previous husband said that I was still young, and I should lay a good foundation first."

Mr. Lian put down the teacup: "Then you can try to write one today, and you can take why you read." ”

Lin Yingguan hurriedly responded and followed the people of Lian Mansion to the study. Mr. Lian said to Lin Mingde: "If your son is really smart, then I can accept him as a student, it has nothing to do with Lin Yuniang, and I don't plan to accept any more students recently, don't lead anyone else to my door." ”

Lin Yuniang said: "What Mr. said seems to be able to influence Mr., I don't dare to think so." ”

Lin Mingde nodded and said, "This is natural, I brought Ying Guan here, and I dared to come because Ying Guan was really good, so naturally I wouldn't disturb Mr. indiscriminately." ”

Mr. Lian took out a pair of Go and said to Lin Yuniang: "I heard that you didn't play Go well?" ”

Lin Yuniang had a bitter face, it must have been Zhang Wensi who said: "Yes, students don't like to play Go very much." ”

Even the old gentleman was stunned: "How can you not play Go?" Lao Yong, go and get the Go primer in my room. ”

Lin Yuniang slandered in her heart, what's wrong with not being able to play Go? She just doesn't like it! It's a pity that I only dare to think about it in my heart and dare not say it.

Lao Yong took the book out, and even the old gentleman took it to Lin Yuniang: "You take it back and take a good look, you must play Go well!" ”

Lin Yuniang took it embarrassedly, and flipped it casually, well, I don't understand it.

Even the old gentleman looked at her face and said, "Your eldest brother, will he?" Let him teach you. ”

Lin Mingde said: "Yes, yes, although you can't play Go very well, it's still okay." ”

Lin Yuniang grimaced in her heart, and said resignedly: "The student knows." ”

Even the old gentleman ignored Lin Yuniang, looked at Lin Mingde and said, "I heard that you played Go well?" ”

Lin Mingde heard the sound of the piano and knew the meaning of elegance, and immediately said: "I want to ask Mr. Lian for a few tricks." ”

The two of them took advantage of the situation to play chess, and Lin Yuniang watched from the side for a while, and she found that she really couldn't understand. She understands the basic rules of Go, and of course, she understands this. Mr. Lian and Lin Mingde played very time-consuming, I don't know if Lin Mingde's Go is really good, or Mr. Lian is actually not very good at Go.

Anyway, when Lin Yingguan finished writing the article and came out, Lin Mingde and Mr. Lian were still playing chess. Lin Yingguan handed the article to Mr. Lian, who glanced at it and said to Lao Yong: "Lao Yong, you put it away first, and I'll look at it after I finish this game." ”

Lin Mingde looked at Lin Yuniang and said, "Otherwise, let Lao Li send you back first, it's boring to watch here." ”

Lin Yuniang looked at Mr. Lian eagerly, Mr. Lian nodded, she immediately smiled and said, "Then let's go back first, Mr. must read my brother's article carefully!" ”

Even the old gentleman beckoned, and he didn't have time to deal with her.