After Transmigration, I Snag a Stunning Bigwig as My Husband-Chapter 483 Reflection

Looking at Young Master Su.

Chu Shun and the others furrowed their brows.

This wasn’t just a suspicion anymore.

This was a fact.

Marquis Dongxiang was clearly mocking them.

Could their temperance possibly be more impatient than Young Master Su’s?

This really underestimated them!

But thinking about how Marquis Dongxiang used Young Master Su to practice horse stance and selected eight hundred soldiers to eradicate bandits.

Though Young Master Su was small, he shouldn’t be underestimated.

Consider how a seven-year-old child thought of burning down a wall to sneak out to play, and knew how to dress like a beggar to confuse others?

This was no ordinary mischievous kid.

If they couldn’t even match Young Master Su, let alone Su Chong.

It was a matter of face; they couldn’t lose no matter what.

This place was spacious, with clear water where fishes could be seen swimming around.

Filling a bucket with fish would be no problem at all.

Chu Shun and the others let Su Yang and the Ninth Prince pick their spots first.

"You go ahead and choose first," Young Master Su said.

"I am a fishing expert, and before leaving home, my older brother reminded me not to take advantage of you all."

Chu Shun and the others almost exploded with anger.

Brother Su didn’t come.

Yet his disdain was clearly conveyed.

This pair of brothers really went too far.

Prince NanAn took a deep breath, picked up a fishing rod, and chose a shady spot.

He set up the rod, cast the hook, and waited patiently for the fish to bite.

Though they didn’t fish often, it wasn’t like they’d never fished before.

But they lacked the patience for waiting for fish to bite. Now taking it seriously, they put on a decent effort.

And then they were overshadowed by Young Master Su.

He chose to fish under the sun, far from the shade they picked.

But he didn’t just bring fishing rods, he also had a big umbrella, snacks, and fruits.

He wasn’t there to fish; he came to enjoy, with fishing just incidental. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Based on preparations alone, he outclassed them by a wide margin.

Young Master Su taught the Ninth Prince and Young Master Shen how to fish; Miss Shen wasn’t there, she was still too young and it was unsafe for her to be near the water.

Dongxiang Marquis’s wife was with her by the Lotus Pond, fishing for koi.

Once she learns how to fish, she’d join them.

Fishing wasn’t difficult; the hard part was having the patience to wait for the fish to bite.

The Ninth Prince and Young Master Shen were still too young, and whenever the wind moved the hook, they thought they caught a fish.

Young Master Su patiently taught them, and although they were inexperienced, they followed him closely.

Prince NanAn and the others, on the other side, watched Young Master Su lift his rod now and then, taking fish off and placing them in the bucket, while their rods remained motionless for most of the day. How could they not be anxious?

Eager to win.

Prince NanAn watched the fish in the water swim around, feeling as if they were taunting them.

Prince NanAn wished he could jump into the water and catch the fish to put on his hook.

Among the four, Prince NanAn had the least patience.

Chu Shun and the others were slightly better, but not by much.

Seeing Young Master Su catch over a dozen fish while they caught none, they began to doubt their chosen spot.

The four silently moved to the sunny area.

Young Master Su watched them, thinking they didn’t seem very smart. Wasn’t it hot under the sun?

"Let’s go fish over there in the shade," Young Master Su said.

Upon his command, the Ninth Prince and Young Master Shen would surely follow his lead.

The Eldest Young Master of Duke Dingguo Mansion looked at the empty umbrella spot, feeling a bit uneasy inside.

"Aren’t we kind of bullying them?" he said.

Prince NanAn gave him a sideways glance, "Who’s bullying who exactly?"

"You just haven’t had enough of being bullied."

"I’ve realized that being older doesn’t necessarily mean overwhelming the younger."

In the same place,

They couldn’t catch any fish.

But when Young Master Su went, he caught one after another.

And not only him, the Ninth Prince also caught one; though the fish was only thumb-sized, it was something.

Unlike them, anxious like ants on a hot pan.

Stifling their impatience, they sat for nearly half an hour, and finally, the fishing rod of the Heir of Marquis Beining had a bit of movement.

He reeled in the rod too quickly, and the fish hadn’t bitten tightly onto the hook.

The moment the fish was lifted—

Plop.

It fell back into the water, splashing about.

The Heir of Marquis Beining felt a pang of heartache.

That fish was at least half a pound!

In the shadows, Uncle Lin leaned against a big tree, observing expressions on Prince NanAn and the others’ faces.

He smiled.

They were pampered and lacked patience.

But with the mentoring of the Marquis, even the most impatient will have their edges smoothed out.

The Eldest Young Master and they were around the same age, maybe even a year older, plus he was the son of the Late Heir of Duke Chong.

Having an unparalleled and exceptional father, it was normal for a son to surpass the father.

Not being able to match Su Chong, Prince NanAn and the others felt no particular loss.

If they could, that would be unusual.

But it’s different with Su Yang, who’s not yet seven; even with extraordinary talent, he’s too young to fully unleash it.

Using Su Yang to provoke Prince NanAn and the others highlighted their impatience.

To cure major flaws, one needs strong medicine.

Not to mention, this strong dose would have them reflecting on themselves tonight.

Reflection is the first step toward progress.

How can one improve without knowing where they lack?

Though Young Master Su was only seven, Marquis Dongxiang had been holding him while fishing since he was young.

By age four, he could sit on a stool and wait for fish to bite for half an hour.

This level of patience was uncommon.

Once they had caught enough fish, Young Master Su started to grill them to eat.

He used a small knife to scale the fish, gutted it, skewered it with a stick, and then gathered firewood to light a fire.

Methodical and as smooth as flowing water, it was impressive.

Prince NanAn and the others watched, amazed and deeply moved.

Even their fathers might not do it as well as Young Master Su, let alone themselves.

They were brought up in luxury, served hand and foot. To eat, they just had to say the word.

Unlike Marquis Dongxiang, who, despite having the skills and servants, still chose to have Young Master Su do it himself.

If one day they weren’t around, he needed skills to survive on his own.

Emphasizing self-reliance from a young age meant Young Master Su had a mature demeanor uncommon at his age.

In front of him, Prince NanAn and the others felt somewhat ashamed.

Though they were older than Young Master Su, they lost from the starting line.

Their fathers were no match for his father.

Young Master Shen and the Ninth Prince gathered around the fire, curiously watching Young Master Su.

"Besides fishing and grilling fish, what else can you do?" asked the Ninth Prince.

"I can also dig traps," replied Young Master Su.

"Like the kind where people fall into your trap and give you money?" the Ninth Prince asked.

"... The kind of trap I mean involves digging a pit, placing bamboo in it, and luring game to fall in," said Young Master Su.

"My father also taught me how to make a simple bow and arrows to hunt in the woods without a bow."

"My father taught me so many things, it’s hard to list them all. Even how to lead troops and fight in battles, he taught me."

During interactions with his father, aside from occasionally being tricked or getting scolded, Marquis Dongxiang often asked, "Do you know why we do this?"

Young Master Su would shake his head.

Marquis Dongxiang would then explain it to him.

Young Master Su not only had to understand but also remember, because should similar situations occur, Marquis Dongxiang might ask him how to handle it, making him decide.