Chapter 1161: Chapter 1159: The Most Swaggering Apprenticeship in History
Really, comparing people is just like comparing the living to the dead. So many people want to apprentice themselves to Old Mr. Meng and canât, but this little girl actually refused.
Thatâs right, no matter how tactfully itâs put, everyone can tell thatâs a tactful refusal, right?
Wufu received a look from everyone that said she didnât know what she was doing and calmly drank her tea.
Becoming an apprentice, what a hassle!
Old Mr. Meng didnât expect Wufu to refuse either, but he is a peculiar person. The more you cling to him, the less he wants to bother with you. If you keep your distance, he will insist on bringing you under his wing, just to see what you can do!
So, he gave a cold snort and said, "When I take on a student, I naturally choose the one I like. If I take you on, how much I teach you and how much you learn is all up to your own abilities. As for passing on my skills, what does that have to do with me? Iâve already taken on a disciple; whether my disciple takes on others is your problem. I might not even live long enough to see that day!"
"Donât worry, sir, you look full of vigor and energy. Living another twenty or thirty years shouldnât be a problem!" Wufu said.
Old Mr. Meng said, "So why are you still standing there? Arenât you going to pour tea for your master?"
Wufu giggled and asked, "Are you really going to take me as a disciple?"
Old Mr. Meng said, "What, you finally find it hard to believe?"
"I can take you as my master." Wufu said, "But let me make it clear, I am quite busy and may not always be able to stay by your side to learn carving." As if sheâs saying, if youâre willing, we can go ahead with the apprenticeship.
Everyone took a sharp breath.
What a bold statement, what an arrogant tone!
Wanting to become an apprentice but still setting conditions, is this really how a disciple should talk? Is there such an unfilial disciple? This must be the most arrogant apprenticeship in history.
Wufu really hadnât thought much about becoming an apprentice, especially in carving. She already had two lifetimes of experience as a jade carver. She had learned everything she needed to learn, and taking on a master would merely be a formality. She didnât need it as a livelihood but as an interest.
Having a master would mean one more relationship to handle, and in the future, she would certainly be tied to Ah Jiu, considering Beiyanâs ambitions...
Wufu looked at Old Mr. Meng. She didnât want to hurt this old man. What if she and Ah Jiu stood opposed to Nanyue in the future? What then of this master?
Therefore, she wanted to keep things light in Nanyue, uninterested in forming too deep ties with too many people to avoid future entanglements or being hurt.
Old Mr. Meng thought Wufuâs look was a bit complicated and strange, but he couldnât figure it out then. It wasnât until many years later that he understood the meaning behind that look.
It was about being considerate, not wanting to hurt his old heart.
But at that moment, Old Mr. Meng couldnât foresee it and just thought Wufu was a bit proud, which matched him well because he was also proud.
"Rest assured, I donât need you to follow me closely," Old Mr. Meng snorted lightly, feeling a bit irritated. Was he really taking on an apprentice, or was it more like this apprentice was harder to deal with than himself, as if he was begging for it.
"In that case, I hope you, sir, wonât regret it in the future," Wufu solemnly bowed to him.
Old Mr. Mengâs mouth twitched, and he gave a heavy snort, pointing his nose to the sky.
With the conversation at this point, Third Old Master Wen had someone bring the tea. Wufu held it up high with both hands above her head, saying, "Disciple Wu Fu, offering tea to my master."
Everyone watched as she kowtowed three times loudly, completing the apprenticeship ceremony, witnessing the most arrogant and bold apprenticeship in history.