Chapter 885: A Teacher for a Day, a Father for a Lifetime

After walking for a while, Yu Xiangnan suddenly realized that the direction Wang An was cycling was wrong, so he asked

"Xiao An, isn't this the wrong way? Shouldn't we be heading east to get to the county seat?"

Wang An replied nonchalantly

"Yup, I know. It's already past ten; let's go to my place for a bite to eat. Afterward, I'll get you a few pieces of bear gall bladder to *zhagu zhagu* those old cold legs of yours."

*Zhagu zhagu* was a local dialect term, used as a verb across a wide area. If applied to a tool, it meant to repair or fix it.

If applied to a disobedient animal, *zhagu zhagu* meant to tame it.

If applied to a person, it meant to make them submit.

But in this context, when Wang An said it, he meant to treat or cure.

Hearing this, Yu Xiangnan hurriedly refused

"My legs are an old ailment; they can't be cured. Xiao An, don't trouble yourself."

To be honest, if this were the future, given Yu Xiangnan's status as a dignified principal, there would absolutely be countless people flattering him, and he would certainly lack for nothing in terms of various health supplements.

Unfortunately, at this time, the vast majority of parents generally took a laissez-faire attitude toward their children's schooling: if you have the ability, go ahead and study; if you don't, hurry up and come down to work and earn money.

Some would even force their children to drop out of school and stay home for various reasons.

Under these circumstances, whether they were teachers or principals, they lived on a fixed salary, making it a relatively impoverished profession.

Therefore, someone like Yu Xiangnan, while possessing status and position and being respected wherever he went, was truly average in terms of economics and material wealth.

Wang An said with absolute confidence

"Principal, just listen to me. That bear gall bladder stuff is also known as 'false tiger bone.' Soaking it in liquor to drink is absolutely *gaga* effective for your old cold legs and rheumatism. Besides, even if it doesn't fully cure it, it will definitely alleviate the pain."

Hearing this, Yu Xiangnan continued to refuse

"My point is that such a good thing shouldn't be given to me. You could sell it for some money to supplement your household expenses."

In truth, Wang An knew that Yu Xiangnan simply didn't want it because people like him had their own persistence and stubbornness, believing that accepting things from others for free violated his principles of conduct.

But Wang An's mind worked quickly. As soon as he heard Yu Xiangnan's true thoughts, he immediately said with a smile

"Principal, if you put it that way, then I really have to have a heart-to-heart with you. Regardless, I am your student, right? According to ancient terms, I am at the very least your disciple, yes?"

Yu Xiangnan was stunned for a moment and subconsciously nodded

"Yes, you are indeed my student."

Wang An continued smiling

"The old saying goes, 'A teacher for a day is a father for a lifetime.' There's nothing wrong with that, right?"

This time, without waiting for Yu Xiangnan to answer, Wang An continued

"Since I am your student, doesn't that mean you are equivalent to my father? Then is there anything wrong with me, as a son, showing filial piety to my father? And as the father, isn't it only natural for you to accept your son's filial piety!"

This set of rhetoric completely left Yu Xiangnan bewildered. He pondered for a long time but couldn't find any words to refute it.

Thus, Wang An continued to press him with a smile

"Principal, tell me, am I right or not?"

Since Yu Xiangnan was still frowning in thought, he simply nodded subconsciously without immediately answering the question.

It was clear that Yu Xiangnan wanted to refute Wang An, but when it came to the art of persuasion, this educated man seemed to be no match for a smooth-talker like Wang An.

Wu Dong, who had been listening to the conversation, had already turned his face away, his shoulders shaking occasionally, and he extended his left hand to give Wang An a thumbs-up.

Actually, the reason Wang An was so eager to give Yu Xiangnan the bear gall bladder was simply because it was Yu Xiangnan.

To be perfectly honest, if Yu Xiangnan were replaced by anyone else, forget about cold legs—even if they were on the verge of death, Wang An might not even bat an eyelid.

Wang An wasn't some damn savior; how could he be obligated to help everyone?

Of course, there were reasons why Wang An wanted to help treat Yu Xiangnan's legs.

On one hand, when Wang An was expelled from school, Yu Xiangnan, as the principal, had genuinely spoken up to clear his name.

On the other hand, Principal Yu Xiangnan was a good principal worthy of respect and love.

But beyond these two reasons, there was a third: Wang Yi was about to attend the County First Middle School.

If Wang Yi's studies were excellent enough in the future, combined with this relationship with the principal, even if Wang Yi didn't gain specific benefits, at the very least, many unpleasant things would automatically bypass him.

As a reincarnated person, Wang An had heard of many bullshit occurrences—identity theft, mistaken identities, swapping exam papers... and so on. It was all damn disgusting!

While talking, Wang An had already driven the sidecar into his own courtyard.

Looking at the two five-room large tiled houses in Wang An's home, the two long rows of proper brick-and-tile side-rooms to the east and west, and the various livestock pens built of brick and tile, both Yu Xiangnan and Wu Dong were shocked.

Subconsciously, Wu Dong said with a face full of envy

"Xiao An, not bad! This big courtyard you've built is really something! This is too badass!"

Although Wu Dong had seen the foundations of Wang An's house when delivering cement, rebar, and sand, it had been full of sand, bricks, and piles of dirt back then; it was completely incomparable to the present.

Hearing this, Wang An said with a proud expression

"That's for sure. With a courtyard like this, I've gotta be the top dog in our entire DJ County, hehehehe..."

Seeing Wang An's smug look, Wu Dong unusually didn't argue, but instead nodded and said

"Yup, definitely the top dog. No doubt about it."

Wang An's entire courtyard was on a small hillside, and the two main houses were built halfway up the slope. Therefore, standing in front of the main houses, one could see the entire front half of the courtyard at a glance.

Looking down the slope at the sika deer, roe deer, and yellow goats on the south side of the courtyard, Yu Xiangnan asked curiously

"Xiao An, did you catch all these animals from the mountains?"

Wang An nodded

"Yup, all caught. It's just that they're not easy to catch; it's easier to just kill them and bring them back."

Yu Xiangnan nodded in praise

"Truly, in every trade, there is a master. Your hunting skills are indeed very impressive!"

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