BHBF Chapter 86.1

Boss, He’s Becoming a Father (Arc 4) Chapter 86.1: Playful Son (61)

Shao Yu didn’t react for a moment and asked, “What other people?”
“Other apprentices.” Shao Jiashan said.
Before he received systematic training, he did find learning very difficult. Now that he has such a systematic set of teaching materials, Shao Jiashan feels a lot more relaxed.
Although there is still a lot to learn, it is no longer as trivial as before. Now when he studies, he had a very clear progress and could see the future goals.
When Shao Jiashan got the advantage, the first thing he thought of was other people. He felt that such a good method was suitable for promotion to other apprentices.
After Shao Yu understood what he meant, he felt a little happier. The fact that Shao Jiashan could think of this showed that he had really started to think about it.
If a person never uses his brain, he is almost half useless. But once he starts to use his brain, even a stubborn stone will eventually become smart.
“Okay.” Shao Yu nodded.
The corners of Shao Jiashan’s mouth curled up.
But Shao Yu continued, “But these are not yet complete. If you are willing, you can review them further during your study.”
Shao Jiashan was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then asked, “Can I make changes to what you wrote?”
Shao Yu nodded.
Shao Jiashan didn’t understand the twists and turns of so many scholars. After hearing what Shao Yu said, he became more motivated at the thought of doing the same thing with his father.
Shao Jiashan still studies independently every morning, follows Shao Yu in the afternoon, and provides free medical consultations together in the evening. Because he has new teaching materials and studies and practices all year round, he is making rapid progress.
By the time Shao Yu’s three-year term was over, Shao Jiashan was already able to treat some minor illnesses.
Shao Jialiang was also about to start his exams, and Shao Yu personally monitored the studies of his two sons. Although the content of their studies was different, Shao Yu made adjustments.
Originally, Shao Jialiang could have taken the exam three years ago, but Shao Yu stopped him. Although his youngest son was a good student, in Shao Yu’s view at that time, he was just studying hard and did not have much life experience.
Following Shao Yu now is actually equivalent to helping the government office for three years. Shao Jialiang is a smart man, and three years of practice is enough for him to grow gradually.
Xiao Han also spent three years teaching her first batch of students. Among these students, only a small number were girls from wealthy families, and the vast majority were girls from ordinary families.

Xiao Han taught them everything she knew, and they were left to understand and practice the rest on their own.

The people of Lingnan are open-minded, so there is no particularly strong separation between men and women. When the first batch of students graduated, Xiao Han remembered that this class was proposed by Shao Yu, so she specially invited Shao Yu to give a graduation speech.

Shao Yu did not refuse. He started speaking without any preparation.

What Shao Yu talked about was also very simple. He just talked about his original intention of persuading Xiao Han to open a class.

“It’s not to find something for the Madam to do to pass the time, but to hope that her abilities won’t be buried in the backyard. Only by spreading them out can she help others.”

Shao Yu said so.

Xiao Han felt sad when she heard this. When she was in the capital, she acted lawless and caused her husband to be demoted. After she came to this place, it was her husband who saw her anxiety and arranged this teaching class for her.

When she was in the capital, she was always thinking about plundering, plundering wealth, plundering resources, plundering things that did not belong to her. She put in all her efforts and used all means, but in the end, everything was in vain as her husband handed over his property.

In Qingning County, she was no longer a plunderer, but became a teacher. In the teaching process, she actually felt more happiness. She realized that she was no longer just Shao Yu’s wife and the mother of her children, but she was now herself.

She can also have her own things to do instead of calculating and planning about her husband and children all day long. She sees her own world.

Shao Yu had already said at this time: “The original intention of your coming here may be because this is the property of the county magistrate’s wife, and the elders in your family forced you to come here.”

“Perhaps you will also feel that before you get married, you should enjoy some leisure time in your boudoir. Studying is really too hard.”

After hearing this, some of the girls below lowered their heads, because that was indeed what they thought at first.

Isn’t it good to be a good daughter at home? Why do you have to come here and learn needlework techniques from a bunch of girls you don’t know?

Young ladies from wealthy families would have generous dowries and obedient servants when they got married, so it would probably be difficult for them to do these needlework themselves.

But Xiao Han’s teaching attitude has always been very good, and the atmosphere here is also very good. Gradually, they forgot that their original intention of coming here was for Xiao Han, and instead spent three very different years.

Shao Yu said, “It’s hard work, but what you learn may be useful to you, or you may never use it in your lifetime.”

“Even this class may be suspended indefinitely with Madam’s leaving.”

Shao Yu’s term of office has expired, and the old emperor has summoned him back to the capital. This time he will certainly return with his family. With Xiao Han leaving, the class will naturally be suspended because there is no one to preside over it.

When the girls below heard this, most of them showed reluctance on their faces.

Shao Yu continued, “But the skills you learn here are like the last layer of security in your life. With your own unique skills, no matter what you go through in the future, don’t give up on yourself. Remember that you still have this strength.”

The girls below were still too young at this time. Those from wealthy families did not understand Shao Yu’s words at all, while those from ordinary families had already started to rely on the techniques they learned here to supplement their family income, so they could understand a little.

Many years later, most of these girls have married and had children, and have even begun to experience the ups and downs of life. When they recalled what Shao Yu said today, they finally understood.

After Shao Yu finished speaking, Xiao Han went up and said a few words. She also took out the handkerchief she had carefully prepared.

There were thirty girls in total, so she prepared thirty handkerchiefs, each of which was embroidered with the same pattern and a line of words: XXX, the first graduate of Qingning Suzhou Embroidery Academy.

Every girl’s name is on it, and those who don’t have a full name have their nickname embroidered on. At least everyone is not called Mr. So-and-so, but has their own name.

When the girls received the handkerchief, their eyes were wet. Some of them even held Xiao Han’s hand and said, “Madam, I really don’t want you to leave.”

Xiao Han was reluctant to leave the girls, but the whole family was going back, and she would feel lonely if she stayed here.

Compared to leaving, she was actually more reluctant to leave this class.

At first she was reluctant to teach, but gradually, she felt that this place had condensed so much of her hard work that when she thought about it ending with her departure, she felt like she was dreaming.

The girls were also like this at this time, reluctant to leave Xiao Han and this classroom.

Shao Yu suddenly said, “You’ve forgotten this.”

Xiao Han took the handkerchief handed to her by Shao Yu.

It was the same handkerchief given to the girls, but the line of words at the bottom was not embroidered.

Shao Yu said, “The first dean of the college should also have her own name.”

Immediately a girl volunteered and said, “Madam, I will help you embroider.”

Others followed suit and said, “We can embroider too.”

Shao Yu said, “Then everyone should embroider a few stitches.”

Together, the group embroidered a line of words quickly. The girls paused, looking at each other. Finally, Jiang Rongrong, the eldest daughter of County Lieutenant Jiang, stepped forward and asked, “Madam, what is your maiden name?”

Xiao Han was startled, but quickly said, “Rhyme.”

Soon the handkerchief was embroidered. Xiao Han looked at the line of words at the bottom and her eyes became slightly moist.

Jiang Rongrong took out a peony painting she had embroidered and said, “Madam, you have taught me a lot. I don’t know what to give you, so I’ll leave this for you as a souvenir.”

The other girls were obviously well prepared as well. The parting gifts they prepared for Xiao Han were all embroideries.

These embroidery works could not be prepared in a day or two. Everyone has witnessed Shao Yu’s performance during his term, so the girls also know that Shao Yu will not stay here for long, so they started preparing gifts for Xiao Han early.

Xiao Han looked at the pile of carefully prepared gifts, which clearly embodied the girls’ full love, and her nose couldn’t help but feel sore.

The girls also thought that there might not be such a class in the future, and they couldn’t help but hug her and cry.

Shao Yu said softly from the side, “Madam, leaving doesn’t mean this place is gone.”

Everyone was stunned when they heard this.

But soon a girl said weakly: “But we don’t have a teacher.”

“There are many ready-made teachers,” said Shao Yu.

Everyone still looked confused.

Shao Yu said, “After three years of being a student, haven’t you learned anything?”

“I…we?” the girls asked unconfidently.

Shao Yu nodded.

“But our skills are limited and we are no match for Madam.”

Shao Yu said, “The master leads you to the door, but the practice is up to you. Madam has taught you all the techniques of Suzhou embroidery. The rest depends on your understanding. She taught you this way, and you can also teach the newcomers this way.”

After hearing this, all the girls looked at Jiang Rongrong first.

Jiang Rongrong was recognized by all the girls as the best student, so they felt that if they had to elect someone to be the new dean, it would be Jiang Rongrong.

Faced with the expectations of everyone, Jiang Rongrong was not intimidated. After careful consideration, she took on the responsibility.

But soon, new troubles arose.

They originally had classes at the Shao family’s house. Later, after the backyard of the yamen was renovated, the Shao family did not move in, but used it for Xiao Han to teach.

Now that Shao Yu’s term of office has expired, he is about to be transferred back to the capital. With the arrival of a new county magistrate, he may not be able to stay in the backyard of the county government office. Even if there is a new dean, classes will still have to be suspended due to lack of venue.

Xiao Han didn’t want her hard work to be ruined, so her eyes fell on the screen in the classroom that she used for teaching.

The screen is embroidered with layers of peonies in brilliant colors, as if they are about to bloom from the cloth.

“I’m not taking it.”

“Madam?” The girls were extremely surprised. They obviously knew how important this embroidery was to Xiao Han.

Xiao Han said, “Sell it, get some money, and build a house as an academy.”

This embroidery is Xiao Han’s most proud work and will surely fetch a good price.

The girls immediately advised her not to do so.

Shao Yu said, “Since Madam has made up her mind, there is no need to persuade her.”

The girls were still a little sad.

Shao Yu added, “Since the academy is going to teach the girls, let them have some sense of participation.”

Xiao Han didn’t understand what he meant. Shao Yu’s eyes fell on the pile of embroidery that the girls gave to Xiao Han, and Xiao Han immediately understood.

“Are you willing to sell them?” asked Xiao Han.

The girls originally gave these embroidery works to Xiao Han as gifts. Now that they were going to build a new college, Xiao Han even sold her favorite works. How could they be reluctant to part with them?

With this pile of embroidery, they don’t have to worry about the new college anymore.

It was originally a graduation ceremony, and everyone was immersed in the reluctance to see Xiao Han leave, but at this time Shao Yu led them to start discussing things about the new college.

A group of girls gathered together, talking at once, and soon set up the framework of the new school.

The new college has a dean, but Jiang Rongrong cannot be the only one to take care of everything. Everyone has to take on some work. Those who are good at accounting will be in charge of finances, and those who are good at embroidery will be teachers.

Shao Yu added, “Since we are running a school, we don’t have to stick to just one thing. We can teach reading and writing, housekeeping, and even self-defense classes if we know martial arts.”

 

 

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