Read Novel Full Chapter 606, A High Five Oath (1 more
Chapter 606: Chapter 606, A High Five Oath (1 more
Xie Zhinuan was so sincere that Shitou, on the contrary, felt he was harboring a petty mind.
After taking a deep breath, he finally asked, "Why are you willing to do this for us? What can people of our status bring you? Aren’t you afraid that after all your hard work and money, in the end, we may not listen to you and instead repay your kindness with ingratitude?"
"..."
Everyone was stunned.
However, Xie Zhinuan laughed, "Yes, I have thought about it. What if after all I do today, you turn out to be ungrateful, like a thankless cur, making everything I’ve done be in vain? But I want to take that risk. There’s always an ’if,’ isn’t there?"
Her smile was gentle, tinged with a degree of detached relief.
"No matter what you choose to do in the future whether or not you work for me, it’s not that important to me. By the time you’ve grown up, I believe I’ll have many capable people by my side. As for the Silver spent over the years, I’ll just consider it as thrown into the water for the sound of it. To put it bluntly, I still give alms and buns to the beggars on the street. I don’t lack this bit of money, so why should I nitpick here?"
Xie Zhinuan stood up and walked over to Shitou.
The boy was only about fourteen years old, skinny to the point of being skin and bones, but his eyes alone were exceptionally striking.
Dark and profound.
She knew that if this child was taught well, he would surely achieve something in the future.
Whether in business, government service, or the military, he would be able to carve out his own world.
Such a promising sapling, Xie Zhinuan did not wish to stifle it.
"Even if you choose the latter and wish to leave when you grow up, I will not force you to stay. You are free to leave at any time. This is what I can promise you!"
"..." Shitou pursed his lips tightly, looking at Xie Zhinuan with a guarded expression.
But under her gentle gaze, he gradually relaxed, his tense body slowly yielding as he softly asked, "What if you can’t keep your promise?"
"Ha!" Xie Zhinuan laughed, reaching out to tap Shitou on the forehead, "I thought you were clever, but it turns out you’re rather stubborn. Your legs are on your own body. If you have the ability, is it not easy to leave?"
"Of course, the premise is that you must learn your skills well. If you’re not skillful enough, you won’t only have trouble leaving this grand mansion, but even if you go outside, you might not be able to find a good job. Understand?"
Xie Zhinuan looked at Shitou.
Her eyes were smiling, clear and pure.
Shitou had never seen such beautiful eyes before—devoid of hate, sarcasm, or mockery.
Exceptionally clean, exceptionally pure, and particularly convincing.
After a long silence, he nodded slightly, "I choose to accept your guidance and to work for you in the future. But I will only learn for five years and work for you for five years. During these five years, whatever the task, I will follow your orders. After five years, you will let me go!"
Xie Zhinuan looked at Shitou and said a single word, "Agreed!"
"Let’s seal the promise with a high-five!"
She stretched out her right hand, palm facing Shitou.
From the beginning, she had never underestimated the child.
Seeing this, Shitou did not hesitate and extended his hand to high-five Xie Zhinuan.
Seeing Shitou’s decision, the other children followed suit, choosing also to be taught.
"All right, you may go back," Xie Zhinuan said before turning to Chen’s Aunt, "Auntie Chen, please arrange a new place for them to stay, and take special care with their food. Let them eat well and stay warm. Then post a notice; the Xie Residence is hiring a teacher to teach Martial Arts!"
"Yes!" Auntie Chen agreed.
Preparing to lead them away.
Lu Yuyu suddenly stood out, "Can I choose the second option, and join the children?"