Farm Girl's Manor
Chapter 1151 - 366: Resolution, Outbreak of Contradictions_2

Chapter 1151: Chapter 366: Resolution, Outbreak of Contradictions_2

Elder Mr. Shen’s mind raced, but he could not fathom what Mo Yan truly meant, so he replied cautiously, "Jiji has written several articles, readying himself to visit several Grand Scholars in Jing City in a month’s time."

"Brother Shen’s literary style is sharp and substantial. If he encounters someone with true appreciation for talent, it will be easy for him to stand out." Mo Yan toyed with the Jade Bracelet on her wrist, emphasizing the phrase "someone with true appreciation for talent."

Everyone revered by the world as a "Grand Scholar" possesses a wealth of knowledge and overflowing talent, writing with blood and tears, their proud spirits rugged and soaring. Such individuals receive countless students at their doors every day, all hoping for an audience.

Visiting is just a polite way of putting it; in reality, these students use their written works as a way to knock at the Grand Scholar’s door, submitting them to the attendants. If the attendant is in a bad mood, the students’ carefully crafted articles are at risk of being treated no better than toilet paper. Or if the Grand Scholar himself is in a poor mood, the underlings would not dare to bother their master with these submissions. After all, only a very few articles truly catch the eye, and there’s no guarantee that presenting them won’t just lead to increasing annoyance.

With a bit of luck, the writings might get passed to the Grand Scholar’s hands, and with even more luck, they could be opened and reviewed. If an article catches a Grand Scholar’s eye, it’s like truly opening a corner of the door, earning the privilege to seek their face-to-face guidance. That would naturally lead to countless benefits in the future.

Should one successfully achieve the Jin Shi status one day, while walking in society, one must respectfully call the Grand Scholar who provided guidance "teacher." This not only elevates one’s own status but is also a sign of respect for the Grand Scholar.

Of course, if one has connections and can form a relationship with a Grand Scholar to find a shortcut, things are much simpler. Even if one’s writings are not compelling, out of personal regard, guidance will be offered. As long as one isn’t completely hopeless, useful insights can be absorbed, placing one on the path to success.

An idea suddenly struck Elder Mr. Shen, igniting a fiery excitement within him. He suppressed his pounding heart and ventured, "The County Lord speaks truly, but I am incapable of finding such connections for Jiji, to lend him support."

Mo Yan smiled slightly, leisurely lifting her now lukewarm cup of tea for a sip, and looked at the hopeful Elder Mr. Shen, saying, "As it happens, this County Lord is acquainted with a Grand Scholar, and could indeed make an introduction or two for Brother Shen."

These were not empty words meant to deceive The Elderly Couple of the Shen Family. Last year, Mo Yan accompanied Doctor Du on a house call, coincidentally to treat a Grand Scholar named Wu who had suffered for many years from a bothersome ailment caused by internal heat. At seventy years of age, and having loved drinking heavily and eating strong-flavored foods in his youth, which coupled with his irregular living habits, he was plagued by this embarrassing condition.

Given his advanced age and weak digestion, many strong medicines were unsuitable, leaving only gradual nurture as an option. However, such nurturing was slow to show effects and required abstaining from alcohol, which Great Scholar Wu simply could not stick to. As soon as there was a slight improvement, he would sneak off to drink, and if meat was forbidden at home, he would feast lavishly at restaurants.

No matter how skilled Doctor Du was, he could not control Great Scholar Wu’s indulgences. In the end, it was Mo Yan’s millennium-aged medicinal wine that completely cured Wu of his ailment.

Although he cured Great Scholar Wu, Wu developed an addiction to Mo Yan’s medicinal wine. With a personality like that of a mischievous child, and not being a figure of high officialdom, his manner was extremely uninhibited. He often shamelessly frequented Du’s Medical Hall for the wine.

Mo Yan only spent three to five days a month at the medical hall, and nine times out of ten, Great Scholar Wu would not find her there, eventually leading him to frequent the medical hall daily.

There was an abundance of medicinal wine in Space, and Mo Yan was not stingy, so she would occasionally time her visits to bring a jar for Great Scholar Wu. Over time, they became familiar, and while their relationship was not exceptionally deep, introducing someone to him was not difficult.

However, whether Shen Ji could catch Great Scholar Wu’s eye after the introduction was beyond her control. Even with the best of relationships, one should not press others to do the impossible.

Upon hearing that Mo Yan knew a Grand Scholar and was willing to make an introduction, The Elderly Couple of the Shen Family were overjoyed. Just as they were about to stand up to thank Mo Yan, she gestured for them to stop.

"In my dealings, I never make introductions," Mo Yan said, observing the grateful faces of The Elderly Couple of the Shen Family, "Sister Lan is the same. Were it not for Brother Shen’s future prospects, she certainly would not have asked me to speak on his behalf. This, the two of you should understand well."

Elder Mr. Shen and Madame Shen felt as if they had been slapped, their faces turning alternately red and white. Their daughter-in-law, not yet part of their household, was already planning for their son’s future, yet privately, they had not fully accepted her as part of the Shen family – at least not yet.

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