Volume 1 Rebirth Return Chapter 9 Master is a Tycoon (Revised)

  "Don't think being the master of Tianji Gate is easy, you know that as a master, one must be well-versed in both ancient and modern knowledge. Not to mention being proficient in all aspects of music, chess, literature, and painting, but also having one or two specialties. However, if you've already cultivated the 'Wu You Zhen Jing', then learning other things will be twice as easy." Liu Qingyun said with a proud smile, stroking his non-existent beard.

  "Tomorrow I'll teach you the skills, so you can graduate early."

  Su Rui furrowed her brow and said, "Master, can it be later? I still have some things that I must do."

  Seeing Liu Qingyun's puzzled look, Su Rui spoke again: "My parents have just passed away, and the culprit is still at large. The tyrannical ruler of Qingmu County, Zhang Fumin, and his second-in-command Li Wansheng are oppressing the people, which is unforgivable. And Li Fufu and his wife, relying on the fact that Grandfather Li once saved my parents, claim to be my uncle and want to obtain custody of me, plotting to get compensation and the remaining property left by my parents. If these three things are not resolved, I won't be able to focus on my studies."

  Liu Qingyun thought for a moment and said, "Li Fu couple is simple, it seems you already have a solution. However, to prevent him from bothering you every day, it's best to make him dare not appear in front of you once. Prison seems like a good place to go. And that driver who caused the trouble, should be Zhang Fumin's son, right? If we take down Zhang Fumin, then his son will also be taken care of."

  "As a teacher, I'll first help you deal with Li Fu and send him to prison. As for his wife, she's just a rural village woman, someone will take care of her."

  "However, Zhang Fumin can help you resolve this as your teacher, but judging from your appearance, you must want to take revenge personally. Although I, as your teacher, cannot see through your future, I can also see the occasional flash of hatred in your eyes. One should enjoy life to the fullest, and human life is not just for seeking revenge. However, it's also true that one should avenge if there's a grudge. But if you're immersed in hatred and can't extricate yourself, then life will be meaningless. You must know that you are not living just for revenge." After finishing speaking, Liu Qingyun walked out of the study with his hands behind his back, leaving Su Rui standing alone in the room, frozen in a daze for a long time.

  After a while, Su Rui, who had reacted, looked at the door with emotion, and the warmth and gratitude in her eyes seemed to be overflowing. She said thank you softly towards the door.

  The door of the study creaked open, and Liu Qingyun stood at the entrance. She saw Su Rui still standing in the same position as when she left, her whole body warm and radiant. What's so touching about just a few words?

  "You silly girl, standing there like a wooden stake, do you want Master to clean up the room for you personally? The meal isn't even cooked yet, and you still expect me, your master, to take care of you?" Liu Qingyun scolded fiercely. However, if one ignored the abnormal flush on the back of his ears...

  What? Su Rui's eyes widened in shock, this was not the optimistic and energetic master who had just guided her. This was simply a strange and eccentric old man!

  "What's wrong with you, still standing there? Come on, follow me." After saying that, he walked away with his hands behind his back. As he walked, he muttered to himself. "Can this girl really revive the Tianji Gate? Did Heaven make a mistake? No, no, no, I shouldn't question Heaven's will... What a close call..."

  Su Rui hurried to catch up, walking while examining the courtyard house. Just now, because of her eagerness to pay respects to her master, she hadn't carefully observed it when she entered. Only now did she notice that this courtyard house was a second-class compound, but smaller than usual ones. The first entrance didn't have a gatehouse, directly leading to the main hall. Moreover, the main hall was built very small, clearly not welcoming guests. Although it was small, it was very exquisite, with intricate carvings and beautiful decorations. Upon closer inspection, it even had a hint of the Prince Gong Mansion's style. This made Su Rui feel nostalgic, and she involuntarily stopped in her tracks.

  Liu Qingyun had long discovered Su Rui sizing up the courtyard, but didn't pay attention to her. As she walked, she realized there was no sound behind her anymore, and when she turned around, she saw Su Rui staring blankly at the corridor, lost in thought.

  Feeling someone was watching her, Su Rui snapped back to reality, feeling a bit embarrassed.

  Liu Qingyun saw Su Rui had come back to herself and walked through the flower gate towards the front yard.

  Su Rui quickened her pace to keep up with Liu Qingyun's footsteps and said, "Master, this is the Siheyuan, isn't it? It really is beautiful."

  "What's wrong, you like it? I have two more in the capital, but one has been donated. The other one will be yours after my hundredth birthday. It's much more beautiful than this one. Unfortunately, my Gongwangfu was donated for nothing, and I'm afraid that the good things of our ancestors will be ruined."

  Gong Xiang Wang Fu! Su Rui couldn't believe it, Gong Xiang Wang Fu was actually donated by Master. In her previous life, she had heard her grandfather mention that Gong Xiang Wang Fu originally belonged to a very high-ranking old man. At that time, she asked her grandfather curiously, "How high is his status? Is it higher than Grandpa and Great-Grandpa?" Her grandfather just smiled and didn't answer. Later on, no matter how much she asked, he wouldn't say anything. When she asked her great-grandfather, he also remained silent. If Master was really that mysterious old man, then the Tian Ji Gate must have been incredibly powerful. It wasn't until now that Su Rui realized she had actually stumbled upon a stroke of good luck.

  Recovering from her astonished expression, she put her doubts deep in her heart, looking at the back of Liu Qingyun, with a serious and solemn expression. This was an opportunity given to her by heaven, and she must seize it!

  Su Rui found that Liu Qingyun had brought herself to the kitchen, and hastily opened her mouth to say "Master, you won't make me live in the kitchen, will you? I see so many side rooms in the backyard, just choose one for me to live in."

  Liu Qingyun gazed at Su Rui with a look of 'it's a pity that iron can't be made into steel', "You're not hungry, but I'm starving! Do you want to starve your master to death? Hurry up and cook!"

  Realizing her mistake, Su Rui hastily said "I know, Master."

  After taking a look at the ingredients in the kitchen, I found that there were only some common vegetables. However, they were very fresh, and Su Rui only knew how to make a few home-cooked dishes.

  They had already thought of a menu in their minds, and with just the two of them, three dishes and one soup were just right, not too little, and wouldn't be left over.

  After thinking for a while, Su Rui rolled up her sleeves and started washing the vegetables. Liu Qingyun saw that Su Rui's movements were quite skilled, nodded secretly, and left.

  Su Rui thought it was almost evening, so she decided to make a simple and quick farmer's one-pot dish, which would have both dishes and staple food. She used to love eating her grandmother's one-pot dish, with the rolls soaked in broth, paired with small ribs, it was incredibly delicious.

  When she was checking the seasonings, she found the sweet bean sauce of Liubiju, so she decided not to make the country-style stir-fried pork, but instead made Beijing-style shredded pork. Too nostalgic for that flavor. The third dish is just a cucumber, matching meat and vegetables. As for the soup, she decided to make tomato and egg drop soup. This way, two people can eat just right, no need to worry about not being full.

  After a while, the last dish was served in the dining hall, and then went to call the cheap master to eat.

  Liu Qingyun walked into the dining hall, saw the dishes on the table, and gave Su Rui a strange look before sitting down to eat.

  Su Rui was taken aback by him, and only then did she realize that she had actually made jingjiang rousi! A 14-year-old girl who had lived in Qingmu County since childhood might be able to cook some simple dishes, but how could she possibly make jingjiang rousi? She silently scolded herself for being too proud. She sat down nervously, looking at Liu Qingyun, wanting to explain something, but opened her mouth and then gave up. How could she explain it? The secret of rebirth was absolutely not to be spoken out loud. So she simply remained silent.

  On the other side, Liu Qingyun picked up her chopsticks and started eating, expressionless. Liu Qingyun didn't eat much, and Su Rui also didn't eat much because of her worried heart. As a result, the originally delicious dishes were left with a lot remaining.

  Liu Qingyun put down her chopsticks and said expressionlessly, "It seems that you can barely get it in your mouth. It looks like the first thing you need to learn is cooking skills." After finishing speaking, she stood up and left the dining hall.

  Su Rui saw that he didn't mention the Beijing-style braised pork, and let out a sigh of relief. However, she then heard him say that her cooking was just barely edible, and she stuck out her tongue in disdain. In her heart, she thought: "This lady's cooking is already very delicious, others want to eat but don't have the qualifications yet, giving it to you and you're still so picky, if you have the ability then cook it yourself."

  After washing the dishes, Su Rui wiped her hands dry and walked out of the kitchen to find Master Liu Qingyun sitting in a rocking chair in the courtyard.

  Liu Qingyun saw Su Rui come out of the kitchen and took her to her bedroom.

  Arriving at the bedroom, Liu Qingyun finally spoke up and said "Take a look and see what's still missing, I'll go prepare it for you."

  Su Rui looked at this bedroom, feeling as if she had traveled back in time to ancient times. The room was very simple, with a desk by the window, several sheets of rice paper on it, and an inkstone next to it, with a few brushes inserted into the pen holder. A delicate Pearl Mei was planted in a ceramic basin by the window. Turning her head, there was a dresser, on which were placed a copper mirror wrapped in cotton cloth and a red lacquer carved box for hair accessories. The bed made of sandalwood had light-colored mosquito nets hanging from it, making the whole room simple yet elegant.

  It seems that when I was cooking for myself, Master went to prepare a bedroom for me. I couldn't help but feel even more grateful to Liu Qingyun.

  "Master, this place is great, I don't lack anything. However... that mirror... it's all modernized! They actually made me use a copper mirror!"

  "Cough, cough, I didn't expect to have a female apprentice either. The only dressing table in the warehouse is this one, and I'll ask someone to send another one over in a few days." Liu Qingyun said with some embarrassment.

  Looking at the simple bedroom, Su Rui's mouth twitched. "Master, these...these can't all be antiques, right?" The more she thought about Master donating the Gongzheng Prince's mansion, the more possible it seemed.

  "It's nothing valuable, just from the Ming and Qing dynasties." Liu Qingyun said lightly.

  I'm going crazy! The furniture from the Ming and Qing dynasties is worthless! Su Rui decided to tightly hug Master's thigh! Local tyrant!

  "The room next door is my bedroom, the side house on the right is the study, you've seen it before. The storage room is on the left, if you need anything, you can go find it there. I'm going to rest now, you can take a walk around by yourself." With that said, he walked out of Su Rui's bedroom.

  Su Rui looked at her bedroom and thought to herself, this is all money!

  Digression

  Only after writing did I realize that three thousand words are hard to write, give me some support!

  Adjusted the time slightly.