The weak scholar in the end of ancient times

Chapter 108 So Many Idlers

Inside the carriage, Wen Gu was thinking about what he needed to do that day when he was suddenly called out.

I could roughly tell who it was from the voice, but I wasn't planning to pay any attention.

Chang Shun, who was driving, spoke in a tight voice to Wen Gu in a low voice, "There are quite a lot of people watching outside."

There are a lot of people?
I suddenly became interested in reviewing the material!

I lifted the curtain and peeked inside.

Two young men were standing in front of them.

A strong and powerful man named Zhao Kun. It is said that when he first came to Xinzhou City, he kept talking about going to the front line to fight monsters. Unfortunately, he was not quick-witted or cautious enough. His family was worried that he would go out and get himself killed, so they did not dare to let him go out.

The result of having nowhere to vent his energy was that this guy was involved in every fight between the young people of the Zhao and Shen families!
I had heard Shen Qing and Shen Liu curse many times, so I remembered it quite well.

The other person, Zhao Mu, looked handsome and refined. He was always among those who secretly sneaked into Qingyunfang to poach talent!
However, Wen Gu's attention was not on them.

Stop the carriage, get out, and look around.

The sky was somewhat overcast, and the wind still carried a chill. Yet, at this moment, shadowy figures could be seen moving about on the courtyard walls, at the door frames, and around the corners of the courtyard.

There were also people who built two-story houses and went up to look this way.

How relaxing!

Just now, Zhao Kun only shouted "Review the classics" once, and so many people came out to watch the show.

Although the city was bustling with activity after the New Year, many people in Chaohuifang were still idly at home.

In the entire city of Xinzhou, Chaohui Ward probably has the most idle people.

He rarely came to Chaohui Lane and had no idea that there were so many idle people here!
Wen Gu almost burst out laughing.

It was just a little short; although I didn't laugh out loud, I did laugh.

However, to those who came before, did Wen Gu's sudden smile have a different meaning?
Zhao Kun gritted his teeth: "A provocation! Absolutely a provocation!"

He raised one hand, pointing at Wen Gu, and it was hard to tell whether he was trembling from the cold or from anger.

Zhao Mu, standing nearby, pressed down on Zhao Kun's arm. Unlike these brawlers who were only thinking about fighting, he was more thoughtful and recognized the guards around Wen Gu.

A fight is definitely out of the question. If a fight does break out, our side will be the one that suffers.

What he cared more about was the purpose of his visit.

Under the watchful eyes of many, Zhao Mu carefully considered what to say, so as not to escalate the situation or diminish his own prestige.

At this moment, Wen Gu gave them a polite bow as a response and a greeting.

Although Wen Gu wore a smile, a smile that seemed polite and courteous, Zhao Mu and Zhao Kun felt that something was amiss.

Before they could react, Old Master Zhao, who had received the news, strode over with the help of his servants, his old, cold legs trembling. He swung his cane twice and knocked Zhao Kun and Zhao Mu aside, heading towards Wen Gu while enthusiastically calling out, "Chief Wen!"

Wen Gu's expression became more sincere: "Grandpa, what brings you here? It's cold outside, why don't you come into the carriage and sit for a while?"

"No need, no need, my house isn't far from here," said Second Master Zhao.

Since that was the case, Wen Gu did not get back into the carriage and continued walking forward with Master Zhao.

As for Zhao Kun and Zhao Mu, and the gazes still fixed on them, Wen Gu ignored them.

He's here to run errands, not to cause trouble.

In this Chaohuifang neighborhood, there are quite a few people who are just watching the excitement, and quite a few who are eager to cause trouble.

They are all idle!

If you have the time and energy, why not build a career instead of causing trouble?

Look at He Wenyu, he wouldn't have the time to watch the show!

He Wenyu, who was engrossed in his work at Centai Academy, suddenly sneezed.

The courtyard where Master Zhao the Second lived was indeed not far away.

The snow hadn't melted yet, but the roads had been cleared, and the snow had been swept to the side of the road.

You can hear children running around, and when you see the old man, some call him "Second Grandpa" and others "Second Great-Grandpa." It's still cold outside, but it's a rare time to relax. People who can't stay at home, from children to adults, will visit each other or run around outside.

They are actually safe in these cold days, but once it gets warm, they dare not let their children go out.

Wen Gu looked at the snowdrifts outside the courtyard, where there were traces of children or teenagers playing.

Grandpa Zhao didn't care about anything else. As soon as they met, he kept telling Wen Gu how hard his good grandson Zhao Han had been working lately, to the point of neglecting to eat or sleep.

In fact, the old man knew that the work was progressing slowly and was worried that his grandson would be dissatisfied, so he talked about his family's difficulties and his grandson's efforts during this period.

"Han'er has lost a lot of weight. I, the old man, have no other skills but to make soup for him every day to help him recover."

Once inside, Zhao Han, looking ashamed, brought out all the drawings she had made over the past few days for Wen Gu to review.

I looked through the sketches again.

The progress is indeed slow. Looking at Zhao Han's tired face, even three nourishing soups a day won't help!
Wen Gu did not directly criticize, but his tone was regretful:

"I originally thought that my cousin could take some time to check on things before the caravan arrived."

Grandpa Zhao and Zhao Han immediately showed expressions of regret.

Although there are people responsible for reviewing the catalog, the significance of someone else's review is completely different from that of Young Master Zhao's personal review!

Grandpa Zhao also hoped that his grandson could have more contact with the young master and make his presence known!

A silence fell over the room.

Wen Gu put down the drawing and continued, "We could try to improve efficiency. I have a suggestion, but I don't know if it's appropriate."

The grandfather and grandson's eyes, which had dimmed, suddenly brightened again!
Master Zhao said eagerly, "Director Wen, please speak freely!"

"Han Di studied with the teacher before, so he must have many classmates and friends. We can invite them to come and help with the work."

Wen Gu picked up a drawing and explained it to the grandfather and grandson.

"Han Di is the lead writer, but he doesn't need to be personally responsible for every step... We can break down some of the work into multiple steps and assign them to suitable people. Whoever is good at a particular part can be assigned to it..."

"This will greatly improve efficiency, and Han Di won't overwork himself. The artwork is important, but he can't afford to fall ill!"

Wen Gu spoke sincerely, and the grandfather and grandson nodded in agreement.

That's absolutely right!
I don't want to miss this opportunity, but I'm also worried about not being able to complete it, and I'm also concerned about my health collapsing.

The suggestion of reviewing past experiences is highly feasible for them.

Master Zhao had his own reasons.

As Wen Gu said, his own grandson was the "chief writer," which certainly meant he deserved the main credit. As long as this remained unchanged and the task was completed on time, he could enjoy the fruits of his labor while sharing the soup with others.

Wen Gu then looked at Zhao Han: "If the first volume of this picture book goes well, we'll definitely need to publish more, which will increase the workload even more. It might be difficult for you to handle it all by yourself, Han Di. Why don't we start training a support team now? It will be a new experience and test for you!"

Old Master Zhao seemed to have thought of something, and his old eyes flashed with a sharp light.

What may seem like an ordinary picture book may hide opportunities and serve as a springboard for them!
Zhao Han, now brimming with confidence, was focused on achieving results quickly to gain Young Master Zhao's approval. He clenched his fist: "I'll go find someone right now!"

"No rush. I see you haven't had a proper rest lately. Why don't you take a break and plan carefully?"

Wen Gu patted Zhao Han on the shoulder: "The task ahead is arduous, but sharpening your axe won't delay your work. Be prepared before you begin. In the near future, more people will see our album and recognize your talent. All your hard work will become your life's medals!"

Zhao Han felt a surge of passion welling up inside him, and the ambition that had been suppressed by numerous difficulties during this period surged up like waves again!

What he craves most is recognition of his talent and ability!
Fight!

Call for more people! Call for more people! Everyone, call yourselves here!
Let's all work together on the artwork!

Then he personally took the completed drawing to Young Master Zhao for review!
Zhao Han seemed to have already seen her shining future!
Wen Gu stayed a little longer, helping them with some planning, then politely declined Zhao Er Taiye's offer to stay for dinner and took his leave.

He suggested to Master Zhao and Zhao Han that they find some people to help them, but these "people" would not be those who spend their days fighting and watching the excitement.

Zhao Han usually targets young people.

These young members of the Zhao family or their relatives had not participated in the brawl between Zhao and Shen, and therefore did not harbor any strong negative feelings towards the Shen family or related individuals.

Let's get these young people to work together... and make progress together.

(End of this chapter)