Chapter 327 - 327 327 Learning to Maneuver (Part 1)_1

327: Chapter 327: Learning to Maneuver (Part 1)_1 327: Chapter 327: Learning to Maneuver (Part 1)_1 “Can it be done?” Yang Ruxin interrupted Old Yang’s contemplation.

“Definitely.” Old Yang came back to his senses, glanced at Yang Ruxin, and then chuckled, “I will have Rulin start on it as soon as possible for you.” Because Yang Ruxin’s drawing was very detailed and even marked some points of attention, any woodworker would understand it at a glance.

After thanking him, Yang Ruxin then took her leave.

Leaving her great uncle’s home, Yang Ruxin was in very high spirits.

Truth be told, her personality was clear-cut in terms of love and hate.

If someone offended her, as long as she lived, she would definitely seek retaliation.

But for those who were kind to her, she would go to great lengths to repay the kindness.

As for her great uncle, her gratitude was sincere.

Of course, she also had some ulterior motives.

Isn’t there a saying that receiving gifts creates obligations?

The old man would surely stand on her side in the future.

“Big sister, didn’t you say you wanted to buy that courtyard?

Why…” Xiaofeng had been silent, but he was puzzled and didn’t understand why his big sister had changed her mind.

“Xiaofeng,” Yang Ruxin patted her little brother’s head, “interactions between people sometimes shouldn’t be too explicit; sometimes we must learn to be indirect.”

Xiaofeng was confused.

“Take for instance this time; our great uncle initially said he would gift it to us, so if we stubbornly gave money for it, wouldn’t that be like slapping his face?” Yang Ruxin raised an eyebrow slightly, “Like if you give Zhou Xiao something because you like and want to help him, but if he turns around and gives you money, would you feel comfortable?”

Xiaofeng still frowned.

Yang Ruxin said no more.

These were things he needed to figure out on his own.

Whether he understood them at the moment wasn’t important.

After all, the youngster was still young.

What she intended was to cultivate in him a habit of thinking.

“I understand now.” Xiaofeng suddenly lit up, “Our great uncle truly likes us, but giving him money would be like drawing a line with him.

That would make him unhappy, so big sister instead presents him with nice things.

I know, the Lingzhi mushroom is something valuable.”

“Oh?

Xiaofeng knows about it?”

“Have you forgotten?

Uncle Li Yi came across one in the mountains last year, though it was much smaller than the one big sister has.” Xiaofeng sighed slightly, “Big sister, you did all this for me, right?”

Yang Ruxin realized she had no recollection of Li Yi finding a Lingzhi, but she didn’t dwell on it.

Instead, she smiled and patted Xiaofeng’s head, “Grandparents aren’t reliable.

Xiaofeng, if you want to pursue an official career in the future, you can’t do without the support of someone from the clan.

So, the Lingzhi mushroom is worth giving.”

“Big sister, I will definitely work hard,” Xiaofeng said with determination.

“Xiaofeng, remember this, the imperial examination is just a means.

Do your best,” Yang Ruxin stopped, squatting down to look Xiaofeng in the eye, “Don’t be arrogant in success, nor discouraged in failure.

Stay humble but confident; that’s the right way to handle things.”

Xiaofeng nodded as if he understood, yet he didn’t.

“It’s okay if you don’t understand now.

You’ll eventually get it,” Yang Ruxin pinched Xiaofeng’s nose, “Let’s not worry about these things for now, we should hurry home.

Big sister will make something delicious for you guys…”

Meanwhile, at the great uncle’s house.

Old Yang looked at the large purple Lingzhi mushroom on the table, his expression indecipherable.

“My lord, what is this girl thinking…” Yao Chunqin was also stunned looking at the large Lingzhi, “This stuff is rare.

Last year, Doctor Li came across one, much smaller than this, and it was said to be worth thirty silvers.”