Invasion Myth: Starting with the Schoolteacher

Chapter 56 Student Ji is not a relative.
At noon, Xu Xuan arrived at Wanghailou for a banquet.

This restaurant used to be owned by a local powerful family, but it was recently acquired by the Ji family.

Taking advantage of Young Master Ji's admission to Chongqi Academy, they threw a lavish banquet for several days, which has already made them famous in Qiantang County and earned them a place among the most renowned buildings.

It has to be said that those who become the heads of chambers of commerce achieve great things with minimal investment, which can be considered a double blessing.

Today, Ji Rui stood outside like a doorman, welcoming and seeing off visitors and receiving their praise.

"Young Master Ji, you're amazing, you've been accepted into Chongqi Academy."

"Young Master Ji, your methods are truly remarkable."

Among the people coming and going, it seems that not many people genuinely praise it.

After all, deep down they felt that if even he could get in, it was a real pity that they hadn't gone themselves.

Or it could be another tactic used by the wealthy.

Fortunately, the Ji brothers are easygoing and don't care about these people's sarcastic remarks.

His elderly father was inside entertaining important figures.

For example, Magistrate Song, clan representatives, gentry representatives, and Master Li, among others.

As for the higher-ranking officials in the state, although they have some connections, they won't appear here.

Although merchants were not respectable, they were not as lowly as they were later.

In the past, there was Lü Buwei, who valued rare commodities; more recently, there were top investment tycoons such as the Mi family and the Zhen family.

As the head of the Chamber of Commerce in the seven southern provinces, Ji Fu naturally had his own ambitions.

Maintaining friendships with those in positions of power is crucial, and of course, it is certainly something to be proud of that the youngest son was able to enter Chongqi Academy on his own.

At this moment, a servant announced that Instructor Xu from the academy had arrived.

Upon hearing this, Ji's father could no longer sit still. This was not something to be taken lightly; his son would be working under someone else's command from now on, and he needed to understand the rules of the game.

It is understood that this Instructor Xu is no ordinary person; he has a high reputation in the county and had a good relationship with Rui'er before.

Regarding this matter of entering the academy.
Although it hurt Ji Rui's feelings, the old father truly believed that there was still some humanity involved.

Others reacted differently when they learned that Xu Xuan had arrived.

Magistrate Song was slightly pleased, but just as he was about to get up, he felt that it was a bit too blatant. So he asked Zhao Hu to go and greet Professor Sheng's prized student in his place, since he hadn't heard the feedback from the last time the demon was slain.

If someone remembers who didn't come to pick you up, it could cause some trouble, so it's best to avoid it if possible.

Who knows, I might need to trouble Brother Xu again in the future.

As a result, once the county magistrate made a move, the other smaller families couldn't sit still either, and they followed suit in droves.

Ji's father also witnessed the prestige of Instructor Xu.

When I arrived at the door, I saw a handsome and refined man laughing and talking with his youngest son. They really had a good relationship.

Thinking back to my classmates from school days, they're all gone... Sigh, let's not talk about it.

They only heard what Young Master Ji said when they got closer.
"Brother Hanwen, we can't go on that pleasure boat, but I know another one... hehehehe."

Father Ji's face darkened; what a scoundrel he had given birth to.

Things are different now, do you understand?

He's already a teacher at the academy, in charge of students from poor families, and you still haven't changed your mindset!
How did Lü Buwei die? He wasted his education!

Even if Instructor Xu were to go, she certainly wouldn't go with you.

*Snap!* A perfectly shaved back of the head.

"My son has been poorly taught and has been spoiled since childhood. I hope Instructor Xu will forgive me."

When facing a student's parent, who is also the father of a former good friend, one should naturally say some nice things.

"Not at all, you are too modest. Young Master Ji was able to enter the academy with his true talents and learning, and the professors have taken notice of him. He is already an outstanding person."

Uncle Ji, I understand.

Sure enough, I knew this brat definitely didn't get into university through genuine talent and ability. Otherwise, why would they have used the phrase "genuine talent and ability"? They were pointing it out to him.

"Hahaha, that's all thanks to Instructor Xu's guidance. I'm a bit older, so please don't mind me calling you 'brother'."

If Xu Xuan were still his son's classmate, he would be addressed as "nephew" at this time.

But given the other party's status, abilities, and connections, saying that would be shameless. A businessman understands when to lower his stance.

"I'm entrusting my good-for-nothing son to you from now on."

Then he planned to lead Xu Xuan upstairs. After all, they were outside, and it was inconvenient to offer bribes in public. It would be better to wait until there were fewer people before talking about something more practical.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly spoke to his son, who was still grinning foolishly.

"What are you standing there for? Call him Uncle Xu."

A moment later, Ji Rui watched blankly as Uncle Xu and his father went upstairs together. He needed to calm down.

Upstairs, the guests and hosts enjoyed themselves immensely.

At this point, Magistrate Song could take a few steps forward and express how happy he was to see Young Master Xu.

After a round of mutual flattery, Xu Xuan also appropriately expressed the academy's high regard for Magistrate Song.

Hahahaha, a genuinely fake laugh, and then it's over.

Next up was Master Li, who adopted an even more humble posture.

The benefactor was a young benefactor with connections and abilities.

"Hanwen, you did a great job this time."

"Hmm what?"

Xu Xuan wondered if he had done something good again without realizing it.
Master Li became increasingly satisfied.

"You are a person of noble character for doing good deeds without expecting anything in return, but you should also cherish your reputation."

What is this all about?

"Hanqing's admission to Chongqi Academy has made some others in the academy envious. I will handle any trouble that may arise, so you don't need to worry."

So that's how it is. Hanqing is Ji Rui's courtesy name. What the old master meant was that I did some manipulation during the other party's admission assessment process.

You guys.
They underestimated both me, Xu, and Brother Ji Rui.

So, during the subsequent drinking session, Xu Xuan solemnly explained Professor Qin Jiuzhao's affirmation of Ji's talent in mathematical calculation.

Some even believe that he can rival Zhu, who is skilled in mental arithmetic, in the imperial court.

Xie Yu, Qian Zhongyu, and Qiao Feng—these are the three heroes, capable of fighting Lü Bu.

Adding another expert in mathematics would make things even more secure; at least they could be a figure like Wu Anguo, the fierce general of Beihai, to increase the team's strength.

With three extra cards and one extra card, we have a good chance of winning this round.

Ji, who was serving nearby, looked at his old friend with gratitude.

They truly wished they could die on the same day, in the same month, in the same year.

Everyone nodded in agreement, saying, "You're the instructor, so everything you say is correct."

Although the young master of the Ji family only wrote lewd poems on the pleasure boat because Yu Yu threw them to him, otherwise they would not have accepted them at all, this matter was a laughing stock a long time ago.

But getting into Chongqi Academy was definitely not a result of your behind-the-scenes manipulation after you, Xu Hanwen, gained power.

Never mind, never mind.

The prejudice in people's hearts is like a mountain.

After the banquet ended, Ji's father led Xu Xuan to a side hall.

He planned to build a friendship through private gifts to pave the way for Ji Rui.

Even though he was a wealthy and powerful figure, he was nothing more than a weakling who could be destroyed by a few government decrees under the influence of Chongqi Academy.

Now that there's a channel to penetrate it, we naturally want to explore it vigorously.

This teacher, Mr. Xu, was the first and most crucial target.

Of course, the gift wasn't given directly; that would create enmity. You had to play the emotional card first.

Rui'er's mother died young back then, and I've always been digging into her past.
Ji Rui's eyes practically rolled to the sky.

The old man has married countless concubines, and there are countless more he hasn't brought into the house. This statement is utterly unbelievable.

(End of this chapter)