Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 115 - 109: Eight Silk Brocade
Chapter 115: Chapter 109: Eight Silk Brocade
After taking a bath and changing his clothes, Master Qian borrowed a razor blade to shave his beard, and he looked much fresher when he came out.
Qian Xiaoxiao also got ready and came out. She looked Lu Jiaxin up and down and, following Master Qian’s cue, said, “Your complexion is so pale? Do you usually have cold limbs even on hot days, and sometimes feel dizzy and have blurred vision?”
“How did you know?”
Qian Xiaoxiao earnestly said, “Those with serious deficiency in Qi and blood will have the symptoms I just mentioned. Practicing martial arts intensely with your poor health could lead to fainting.”
Lu Jiaxin was quite surprised, “You know medical skills too?”
Qian Xiaoxiao admitted that she only learned some simple pharmacology and didn’t possess medical skills, “I can teach you the Eight Silk Brocade, it’s very effective for strengthening the body and good health.”
Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, “I’ve heard that Tai Chi is also very good for fitness.”
Qian Xiaoxiao scratched her head, not sure what to say.
Master Qian thought his granddaughter was being too useless and stepped forward to explain, “The Eight Silk Brocade is a kind of Qigong that primarily combines the regulation of heart, breath, and body. Its main effect is strengthening the physique and nourishing life. Tai Chi is a form of Neijiaquan, which achieves offensive and defensive outcomes through the coordination of hands, eyes, body, method, and steps.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Jiaxin felt that the Eight Silk Brocade was the most suitable for her at the moment, “Then I will start with the Eight Silk Brocade, and can I learn Tai Chi after my body has recovered?”
Master Qian, smiling, said, “My granddaughter practices Wing Chun. If your purpose in learning martial arts is self-defense and to guard against assault, then Wing Chun is the best. However, practicing martial arts is very hard, my granddaughter cried every day when she first started learning.”
With her face turning red, Qian Xiaoxiao called out, “Grandpa…”
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Lu Jiaxin replied with a smile, “Master Qian, I’m not afraid of hardship as long as I can learn the skills. Nothing in this world comes without effort.”
In her previous life, she had learned Sanda, and at the beginning, her body was full of bruises, but she bit the bullet and persevered. Effort pays off, she once lived in a rented apartment and as a single woman, was followed by a vagrant one night. She beat him half to death when she discovered him.
Master Qian liked what she said, thinking that Gu Wenfeng didn’t deceive him this time, and that the girl was indeed not bad. He was getting on in years and wanted to make more money while his health was still good, to save a dowry for his granddaughter and then some for his own retirement. Now, he felt that he could just let his granddaughter stay with Lu Jiaxin and he would only need to earn enough for retirement.
Xue Mao said, “Sister, the meal is ready.”
Knowing that those who practice martial arts have big appetites, Lu Jiaxin figured there wasn’t enough food and asked Xue Mao to cook another pot of noodles and fry two more dishes. As she expected, the five of them had their meal completely polished off by the grandfather-granddaughter pair.
Ma Lili’s brows frowned deeply, thinking they ate too much. If they kept these two, the monthly food expenses would be a significant amount.
After eating, Qian Xiaoxiao burped and praised Xue Mao, “Brother, your cooking is quite delicious. Do you always do the cooking?”
With the precedent of Gu Wenfeng and Zhao Dajun, Xue Mao didn’t think their appetites were anything special, “I usually do the cooking, but if I’m busy, Fifth Sister-in-law will cook.”
Seeing Ma Lili’s displeased expression, Qian Xiaoxiao tactfully remained silent.
Lu Jiaxin was also unhappy seeing her pull a face. The house was hers, and if Master Qian and his granddaughter ate a lot, they were eating her food, and to treat her guests like that now was simply impolite.
Master Qian said, “Lu Jiaxin, let’s talk inside.”
With sharp ears, he had heard the conversation between Ma Lili and Lu Jiaxin, so he wanted to first understand who exactly was in charge here.
Upon entering the house, Master Qian asked, “Xiao Gu told me that you live with your brother. Why are there so many people now?”
Lu Jiaxin explained, “This is my Fifth Sister-in-law. She originally lived with her family, but after a conflict with them a while ago, she temporarily moved in with me. She’s preparing to buy a house and has been looking for one. Once she finds a satisfactory house, she will move out.”
“Does she have the money to buy a house?”
Lu Jiaxin said with a smile, “She does, but it’s not easy to find the perfect house just like that. However, I call the shots here, and they will move out by the end of the year at the latest.”
With that said, Master Qian no longer had any concerns, “Xiao Gu mentioned it to you, right? I’m used to being lazy and don’t suit guarding or looking after someone’s house. My granddaughter now has about 60-70% of my skills. If you don’t mind, let her stay to protect you and teach you martial arts.”
“That’s fine,” said Lu Jiaxin. Gu Wenfeng had already spoken to her about this, and her main concern now was to guard against Ding Jing. Although she felt that this woman didn’t dare to hire a hitman, it was still better to be cautious.
Seeing how agreeable she was, Master Qian said cheerfully, “She has a big appetite; as long as you feed her well, there’s no need for wages.”
After thinking for a moment, Lu Jiaxin said, “I’ll take care of food, clothing, and housing for her, plus thirty-six yuan a month. What do you think? If I have to travel far in the future, we can discuss raising the pay then.”
Master Qian was very satisfied. He said no wages just to test the waters; if he was really offered nothing, he would not be willing to let his granddaughter stay, considering it too stingy. Of course, he would let Qian Xiaoxiao stay because Lu Jiaxin came from a reputable family without enemies so his granddaughter wouldn’t be in danger. As for the wicked stepmother, she wasn’t worth worrying about.
The next day at six o’clock in the morning, Lu Jiaxin got up punctually. After washing up and stepping out of her room, she was stopped by Master Qian, who was practicing his punches, “Come here, I’ll teach you the Eight Silk Brocade.”
Since Qian Xiaoxiao’s skills were all taught by him, Master Qian must be even more formidable. Now that he was willing to teach her, it was an opportunity not to be missed.
The Eight Silk Brocade movements weren’t difficult, but after following along for a while, Lu Jiaxin was huffing and puffing. Master Qian taught her how to adjust her breathing and slowed down the movements.
“That’s enough.”
Hearing this, Lu Jiaxin wiped the sweat from her forehead and sat down on a stool with a plop.
Seeing this, Master Qian said, “Stone stools are cold; you shouldn’t sit on them with your frail body. Even if you have to sit, you should put a cushion on it first.”
Lu Jiaxin quickly stood up, indicating that she would pay attention in the future. After resting for a while and sweating less, Lu Jiaxin took a shower.
Xue Mao and Xiao Qiu had gone to set up their stall, and breakfast was made by Ma Lili. Today she made egg pancakes with rice porridge and called Lu Jiaxin to eat once it was ready.
When Lu Jiaxin saw the breakfast she had made, the smile on her face immediately vanished. Since the children were still around, she spoke tactfully, “Fifth Sister-in-law, you just take care of your own breakfast; don’t trouble yourself with mine.”
She had mentioned that Master Qian and his granddaughter were teaching her martial arts to help her recover quickly; cooking like this was obviously a slight to her.
Ma Lili’s expression froze for a moment before she explained, “I was in a hurry, so I made a bit less.”
Being in a rush to take the children to school and couldn’t make too many egg pancakes was understandable. Lu Jiaxin had considered this and had specifically reminded Xiao Qiu to leave some steamed buns and rolls, which could be easily steamed directly. Ultimately she didn’t want to make breakfast for Master Qian and his granddaughter anymore.
With a proper smile on her face, Lu Jiaxin said, “I understand. You should eat quickly. You still need to take Qiangqiang and Xiao Feng to school!”
Ma Lili felt uncomfortable looking at her smile and decided she had to find a house and move out quickly. It wasn’t her home, and she always had to watch other people’s faces.
