"Come on, can't you talk about something else? Li Ye finally came all this way to see you—why insist on talking about things that make people miserable?
If someone really wants to take over your job, that would be a good thing. Think about what you used to talk about when you were together. You're really living more and more backward."
The moment Teacher Lu heard what Zhang Qiyan said, she became unhappy.
Back when Zhang Qiyan hosted gatherings for several of his disciples at home, they discussed academic and professional matters, or judged changes in the situation. But what Zhang Qiyan had just discussed with Li Ye was the crushing and infighting of the power arena, which was why it grated on her nerves.
"Yes, yes, yes, I was wrong. All I ever talk about is useless nonsense."
Zhang Qiyan chuckled and pointed at the wild ginseng Li Ye had brought. "Now let's talk business. Li Ye brought something good. Go stew chicken soup for me. Today, I'm having Three Big Bowls."
Teacher Lu looked at Zhang Qiyan. After several seconds of silence, she said, "Fine. If you can't finish Three Big Bowls, I'll pry your mouth open and pour them down your throat."
Watching Zhang Qiyan send his old partner away, Li Ye knew that he had something to say to him.
Zhang Qiyan exhaled the stale air from his chest, then asked, "Li Ye, do you think I'm someone who clings to power?"
"Clings to power?"
Li Ye smiled and shook his head. "Teacher, it's perfectly normal for people like us to be misunderstood. Back when I chose not to enter a government office and went into business instead, plenty of people thought I was greedy for money!"
"Hahaha, Li Ye greedy for money? What