ing what Master Tianming had said.However, "but..." Master Tianming hesitated and looked troubled."Master, what is it If there's anything you need me to do right away, just tell me!" Wei Zhonghua felt...Chapter 336: Tutor, No Gifts for the First Meeting

Bai Jing called him Senior Apprentice Uncle very sincerely. The Bai Jing she was now when seeing Xiao Yu wasn't the same as back then in the deep sea where she was unwilling to acknowledge him. Now her husband not only拜師拜了Xiao Yu as his teacher, this relationship wasn't inferior to a father-son relationship even though Xiao Yu was younger. That was just the rule.

When they first met Xiao Yu back then, if she didn't call Xiao Yu Senior Apprentice Uncle forcefully, others might be angry but in the end it wouldn't have any consequences because at that time this title wasn't very important. But now things were different; after Xiao Hongyang became Xiao Yu's apprentice, even though she didn't call him Master, she still had to make a gesture.

Moreover, since attending the opening ceremony of Myriad Lives Hall, she saw Xiao Yu's extensive network. Even their department head’s son treated Xiao Yu very politely. And after returning from Xiao Yu's opening ceremony, without her knowing why, she was inexplicably promoted half a level to become their department's deputy director.

The usually officious deputy director didn't use any official jargon this time and spoke sincerely, telling her that with such a strong connection they had been hiding...

It left her completely baffled.

Only after the deputy director had spoken for quite some time did she understand. It turned out that the deputy director was being promoted to become the vice-director of the bureau, and this position would be taken over by her, Bai Jing. In other words, his promotion to vice-director was thanks to Bai Jing.

Actually, Bai Jing's appointment was personally signed off by the department head’s office. And since this deputy director had been hardworking all these years, it wouldn't have been appropriate just to kick him out. At this time, there happened to be a vice-director being transferred to another region, and he would take over that position.

With cadres being younger nowadays, many young and experienced officials were eyeing the post of vice-director. But since this deputy director was already in his fifties, he had long given up on any hope for promotion.

However, unexpectedly, it ended up that this deputy director received this bizarrely vacant position of vice-director. When this appointment came out, everyone's eyes fell to the ground as they realized the least likely person among them had snatched this spot.

This outcome not only baffled others but even confused him himself because he hadn't considered it and thus hadn't sought any connections for it. But now that this matter happened to land on his shoulders, there was no way he wouldn't be astonished by it.

Later after much inquiry, he learned that this promotion could be said to have been fully thanks to Bai Jing's light, as she being promoted deputy director of the department had made him vice-director.

Hence there was such a scene where the deputy director treated Bai Jing so politely. He didn't expect that in their department they were hiding someone as capable as Bai Jing and to secure her promotion, even sacrificed a position of vice-director for her. And he also felt very fortunate that he had been her superior all along, otherwise, he would have remained merely a deputy director until retirement.

Now the deputy director was completely honest with Bai Jing and told her everything because now he knew she had deep connections, naturally wanting to cling onto her legs tightly.

Although currently he was half a level higher than Bai Jing, he believed it was only a matter of time before Bai Jing surpassed him, and this time wouldn't be long. Perhaps in the future, he would rely on Bai Jing for protection, so when speaking to her he didn't hold back anything.

Upon hearing the Chief's account, Bai Jing instantly understood what was happening. From the order announced in the Minister's office, it wasn't hard to see that this was due to Xiao Yu.

This was because she didn't know anyone from the Minister's office, but the only person who could appear on stage, Li Hanbo—the son of the Minister—whom she met when Wan Sheng Tang opened, must be involved in this matter. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to hold a deputy chief position for so long.

Now, however, they were willing to give up a deputy director position to help her advance. If it wasn't because of Li Hanbo's intervention, even if she was beaten to death, she still wouldn't believe it. Therefore, Bai Jing treated Xiao Yu exceptionally respectfully this time.

Xiao Yu smiled and nodded at Bai Jing when he saw her.

"Uncle Teacher, this is my lover Zhao Hong!"

"Zhao Hong, this is Uncle Teacher Xiao, also the teacher of my second brother."

Yue Hongbin walked over to introduce them.

Zhao Hong looked at Xiao Yu. He had already heard about Xiao Yu from her family more than once. When Yue Hongbin was making that phone call earlier, he said that Xiao Yu would come, and when she met Bai Jing by the door just now, because Bai Jing feared she might be like her, she told Zhao Hong about Xiao Yu.

And just now in the courtyard, they were talking about this as well. Since Bai Jing had only been promoted for a few days and didn't live here, she hadn’t told anyone at home yet; therefore, when she saw Zhao Hong, she started talking to her about it right away.

When Zhao Hong heard what Bai Jing said, she was instantly surprised. After carefully observing Bai Jing and seeing that she wasn't lying, she felt deeply shocked.

The ministerial department in Jingde City was different from local areas; if one didn’t have a background here, even this low-level half-rank could hold someone back for life. Moreover, originally, Bai Jing only enjoyed the benefits of a deputy chief position and had no actual power at all.

But just in a few days, she was promoted to chief. Don't underestimate a small ministerial department's chief; if this chief wanted to make things difficult for someone, even local bureau-level officials would be helpless.

So after Yue Hongbin introduced him, although Zhao Hong saw that Xiao Yu looked very young and only a few years older than her son, making it hard to address him as "uncle teacher," she still forced herself to say: "Uncle... Uncle Teacher!"

Yue Hongbin and Bai Jing calling him "uncle teacher" made him feel justified in responding, but Zhao Hong addressing him as such left him somewhat uncomfortable.

"Alright, alright"

………Please sit down!" Xiao Yu said to Zhao Hong. He didn't know how to address her properly and decided to just call her vaguely for now! Xiao Yu thought silently.

"Uncle Master, you all chat, we will go check on the kitchen!" Zhao Hong said. Since she first called him Uncle Master, she had no more burden or unease calling him that now.

After a while, Zhao Hong and Bai Jing kept bringing dishes into the house.

Zhang Cuicui also followed them in to rest on the sofa. Although the old lady looked relatively robust, her age was catching up with her after being busy in the kitchen for half a day, so she was now somewhat tired.

When most of the dishes were set out, a teenage boy around 17 or 18 years old walked into the room from outside.

"Uncle, why did you call me back" The teenager returned and asked Yue Hongbin.

"I called you back because there's something to discuss. Why so many useless questions" Upon hearing the teenager's reply, the old man frowned and said.

His grandson didn't like studying, after school he would hang out with a group of rowdy boys around his age, which was a headache for the old man. However, there was no way to change it; what made him happy was that despite not liking to study, his grandson had decent character and good medical talent.

"Junior Brother, this is Xiao Tianpeng, son of Hongyang!"

"Tianpeng, this is your Grand Master. Go give him a bow!"

The old man pointed at Xiao Hongyang and told Xiao Yu, then turned to look at Xiao Tianpeng, continuing in a stern voice.

When Xiao Tianpeng heard the old man's words, he looked at Xiao Yu and knew that this person was his father’s master. Although he disliked studying and liked causing mischief, he wouldn't dare act rashly with his father’s master.

Seeing how young Xiao Yu was, just a few years older than him, calling him Grand Master made him feel somewhat uneasy, but he knew that even if he felt uncomfortable, he still had to call him that. He grew up following his grandfather and understood the many rules in their family with strict discipline. Knowing his naughty behavior and dislike for studying wouldn't be too bad if his grandfather found out, but breaking the rules could result in serious punishment from his grandfather's feather duster.

Since he was young, he had been beaten several times for not following the rules. As long as he followed the rules, no one would dare to touch him because his grandfather would get angry with anyone who did. Thus, over time, he realized that as long as he adhered to規矩, nothing bad would happen.

"Master Tutor, your humble disciple Tianpeng pays his respects!" Therefore, after hearing his grandfather’s words, Xiao Tianpeng turned his eyes and respectfully knelt down before Qi Yù, bowing and speaking to him.

“Tianpeng, you may rise.”

Xiao Yu looked at the kneeling Xiao Tianpeng and said. Just now, he had seen Xiao Tianpeng’s actions, and he was quite satisfied with Xiao Tianpeng's performance. This was his most legitimate grand-disciple, and in terms of relation, it wasn’t inferior to Old Yue either. Therefore, he paid special attention to him.

“Hehe.” "Thank you, Master Tutor! But Master Tutor, isn't it customary for elders to give their juniors some token gifts during a first meeting"

Xiao Tianpeng did not get up after hearing Xiao Yu’s words. Instead, he revealed a mischievous smile and said to him.

“Xiao Tianning… Who taught you such disrespect” Old Yue heard what Xiao Tianpeng had to say but was still able to keep it together despite wanting to laugh at how bold the child was. He maintained his serious expression as he spoke.

"How do you speak to your grandmaster" Bai Jing, who was tidying up after the meal on the other side of the room, was shocked and afraid that Xiao Tianpeng would anger Xiao Yu when she heard what he had said.

“Hmm”

…… "Hahaha!" When Xiao Yu heard what Xiao Tianpeng had to say, he paused for a moment before bursting out laughing. The Yue family turned their attention towards Xiao Yu; they initially thought that Xiao Yu was angry but saw that his expression didn’t appear like it at all and thus relaxed.

"Alright, alright. Tianpeng, what do you want" After laughing, Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Tianpeng and asked.

“Well… Well I haven't thought about it yet, but whatever Grandmaster gives me, I’ll take without being picky. But I assume that Grandmaster wouldn’t trick his grand-disciple either!”

Xiao Tianpeng had thought for a long time and still hadn’t decided on what he wanted. However, after turning an eye towards Xiao Yu, he kicked the ball back to him.

Upon seeing Xiao Tianpeng in front of him, Xiao Yu couldn't help but nod inwardly in approval.nd her neck and glanced at Xiao Yu with an expression of happiness.She didn’t refute Jin Xiu Zhu’s words; whether it was a stone or jade, it couldn't match Xiao Yu's intentions.Jin Xiu Zhu saw Yun Xi...