Mang Shusheng's Ink Painting Practice

Chapter 32 This family will break up sooner or later without him

Zhao Yifu looked around and found that Zhou Su did not make any movement, so it seemed that there was still room for negotiation.

So after thinking for a moment, he asked, "Miss Zhou, you already know the difficulties you will encounter if you embark on this path, so shouldn't you consider your family's affairs?"

"After all, human beings are born in this world and are never isolated individuals."

【good! 】

Zhao Yifu understood that he was asking for key information on behalf of his old father.

Zhou Qingzhao was silent for a moment, then said, "I lost my mother when I was young, and have depended on my father until today. If I were to realize my dream, the biggest obstacle would probably come from my father."

"I don't know how to face my father."

【Humph! 】

Zhao Yifu immediately understood that his old father was unhappy.

His mind raced for a moment, then he said in a pretentiously profound tone, "Miss Zhou, I actually think you shouldn't view your father as a problem. Since, as you said, you are father and daughter who depend on each other for survival, then this shouldn't be the case."

【well said! 】

Zhou Su's reactions began to increase, and it was obvious that Zhao Yi Fu had said something he liked to hear.

Zhou Qingzhao shook his head slightly and said, "No, Mr. Zhao doesn't understand my father. Although he loves me very much, he is a man of his word."

"His expectation for me is to marry into a prominent official family and live a peaceful life with my husband and children. But I don't want to follow his plan for my life. If he knew my plan, he would definitely disapprove and be furious."

Zhou Su was silent.

Zhao Yifu secretly wondered if the old father was silenced by the description of his filial daughter?
He thought for a moment and said, "You're right. I'm sure Master Zhou won't be in a good mood if he knows this."

Zhou Qingzhao looked at Zhao Yifu and said, "Look, let me tell you?"

But Zhao Yifu continued, "But you are still father and daughter. If you conclude this without even having a heart-to-heart talk, wouldn't that be a bit unfair to the relationship you've maintained over the years?"

Zhou Qingzhao was stunned for a moment, then bowed to Zhao Yifu and said, "Thank you for your guidance, sir. This is the etiquette of being a child, and it really cannot be neglected."

The old man's Yang Shen still didn't react.

But Zhou Qingzhao was worried again: "But this means that my father will know my thoughts. I'm afraid he will have to strictly control me from now on..."

Zhao Yifu said, "Since Miss has decided to speak frankly, why don't you think carefully about how to convince Master Zhou?"

Zhou Qingzhao shook his head and said, "I can't convince him. My father is too stubborn."

How would she know if she didn't try?

Zhou Su finally spoke again.

When Zhao Yifu heard this noise, he knew everything.

He said, "Actually, think about it from another angle. If Miss Zhou wants to learn about marching formations, logistics coordination, and overall situation analysis, is there a better teacher than Master Zhou?"

"Although he is currently only in charge of the academic affairs of Mozhou, he is knowledgeable and has extensive experience in all aspects. He is the best teacher in the world."

He is kissing up to someone.

【Hmph, flatterer.】

Zhou Su also heard it.

But if Zhao Yifu said this in front of Zhou Su alone, it would naturally have no effect. The problem was that he said it to Zhou Su in front of Zhou Qingzhao, so the effect was different.

Zhou Qingzhao, in particular, nodded seriously after hearing this and said, "Mr. Zhao is right. Father is well-versed in ancient and modern knowledge and is indeed an excellent teacher. But will he teach me?"

She still seemed worried.

Zhao Yifu laughed and shook his head, saying, "Master Zhou only has one daughter, Miss. If you want to learn from him, why wouldn't he teach you?"

【That’s right! 】

"Besides, Miss said before that Master Zhou wanted you to marry into a family of officials. But I think Master Zhou is an honest official with a noble character. How could he do something like currying favor with the powerful?" [Yes!]

"I think Miss has misunderstood Master Zhou's original intention. Master Zhou probably hopes that you can find a reliable family and live a stable life. The key is the words 'reliable' and 'stable', not some powerful family."

【good! 】

"But as a father, especially one who deeply loves his daughter, how could he be willing to let the daughter he has worked so hard to raise and teach so carefully marry someone else and become someone else's daughter-in-law?"

Great kindness!

It seems like Zhou Su can't hold it anymore.

Zhao Yifu felt a little strange. It was as if he was performing a crosstalk, with an invisible supporting actor joining in the conversation.

Zhou Qingzhao was completely moved by what she heard. She said absentmindedly, "I've never even considered it from my father's perspective... Perhaps I really misunderstood him before... But even if that's the case, he probably wouldn't want to see what I'm trying to do now."

Zhao Yifu nodded and said, "As I said before, Master Zhou, as a father, should hope that you can live and die peacefully."

"But as a father, especially as a good father, I will definitely respect my children's choices and do my best to help them realize them."

Zhou Qingzhao hesitated after hearing this and asked, "Would my father really be like this?"

【Humph! 】

The old man was dissatisfied again.

However, I don’t know whether he was dissatisfied with Zhao Yifu’s statement or dissatisfied with his daughter’s suspicion of him.

Zhao Yifu said, "That depends on how the young lady discusses this with Master Zhou."

Zhou Qingzhao was no fool. She immediately understood and said, "Qingzhao understands. I not only want to let my father see my determination, but also let him know that I am the right material..."

"I've decided not to mention this to my father for now. I'll learn the art of marching and fighting from him first. If I'm truly not cut out for it, then there's no need to bring it up with him... Although I dream of becoming a female general defending my country and guarding the borders, I've never considered taking human life lightly."

【here you go.】

Zhou Su finally gave a satisfactory response.

Zhao Yifu was also completely relieved. There was no doubt that the father and daughter had reached a temporary reconciliation under such a magical situation. At least his mission as a tool was accomplished.

He felt that this was too painful and he would never take this kind of work again.

He said, "Well, miss, have you rested enough? We should go back to the city."

Zhou Qingzhao readily agreed upon hearing this, and it seemed that because he had temporarily untied the knot in his heart, Zhou Qingzhao was in a good mood on the way back, and he didn't seem as tired as on the way here.

Zhou Qingzhao was immersed in his own thoughts all the way, perhaps thinking about what to do next.

Zhao Yifu followed silently beside him, without any intention of chatting.

After all, who knows where the old father is.

Another half an hour later, they returned to Moyang City.

"gentlemen……"

Zhou Qingzhao spoke hesitantly.

Zhao Yifu understood and said, "Since we have returned to the city, we can go back to our homes."

"After all, I still have to take exams next fall and go home to review my lessons."

Zhou Qingzhao was stunned and said somewhat bewilderedly, "It is Qingzhao who has delayed your studies... But, if Qingzhao has any questions in his mind, can you come and ask for advice?"

Before Zhao Yifu could answer, he heard a response from his spirit: [Yes.]

Well, this old father is still following.

(End of this chapter)