Qin Xiaoer came to Jade Mountain City a month ago.
He was originally an orphan, wandering the streets, eking out a living by picking up rags and doing occasional odd jobs, and occasionally did some petty theft.
It is precisely because he likes to do some sneaky things that he doesn't stay in any place for a long time.
But since he stepped into Jade Mountain City and saw the notice that Changfeng Martial Arts School was accepting disciples, his fate seemed to have begun to take a turn for the better.
In fact, he didn't know how old he was or whether he was older than the age for recruiting Apprentices on the notice, but he still decided to give it a try and try his luck.
That day, his clothes were in tatters and he was dirty and smelly. He was stopped by the policeman guarding the gate and pushed to the ground.
But at this moment, he met a man named Meng the Captain.
Qin Xiaoer swears that he has never seen such a tall and strong person in his life.
He was lying on the ground, facing the dazzling sunlight, squinting his eyes and looking at the man in front of him. Only the shadow transmitted through him could completely cover his thin figure.
After getting used to it, he saw the man's face clearly.
This man didn't look old, he didn't even seem to be over twenty years old.
He would never forget the way this man looked at him condescendingly. It was an unquestionable look that showed a disdain for the world.
The man lowered his head and looked at him carefully.
Qin Xiaoer's heartbeat accelerated, and he could feel this man's gaze, which seemed to be able to see through his heart.
The man looked at him, and a smile suddenly appeared at the corner of his mouth, "What, you came to the martial arts hall to be Apprentices?"
The man's voice was not as domineering as expected, but very gentle, as if there was a kind of magic power that made Qin Xiaoer's nervousness and uneasiness instantly dissipate a lot.
He nodded and replied in a weak voice, "Yes, sir, I read the notice at the city gate."
Meng Qingshan squatted down, ignoring the mess and stench on his body, and moved his hands up and down his body, touching and pinching him, then helped him up, then stretched out his hand and patted his shoulder, "You are not more than sixteen years old, which just meets my Changfeng Martial Arts School conditions for recruiting Apprentices. Are you from out of town?"
"Well, I came from Xihe County next door!"
"Only you?"
"Yeah!"
"Do you have a name?"
Qin Xiaoer replied nervously, "My name is Qin Xiaoer, sir."
He saw a look of disappointment flash across the man's face.
Seeing this, Qin Xiaoer felt a little regretful, but didn't know what he said wrong.
The man continued to ask, "Do you have a place to live now?"
Qin Xiaoer said, "Now I live in a broken temple outside the city!"
The man nodded, then turned to the guard and said, "Anyone who wants to come to the martial arts hall to be Apprentices in the future must be seen by me personally and I am not allowed to drive them away!"
The expressions of the two guards suddenly changed, as if they were very afraid of this man, and they quickly apologized and nodded in agreement.
At this time, the man turned around and said to Qin Xiaoer, "Come in with me."
Qin Xiaoer was touched by a man just now and his throat felt tight, and he was quite scared. Although he didn't know much, he had heard some rumors about the special habits of the powerful gentry.
But at this time, it was difficult to get off the tiger, so he followed the man into the martial arts hall.
As soon as he entered the martial arts hall, he saw many Apprenticess practicing various martial arts on Training Ground, with wooden swords striking each other and fists whistling in the wind.
At this time, he heard the man say, "I won't ask you about your past. From today on, you are my Changfeng Martial Arts School's Apprentices. Do you know the conditions for being Apprentices here?"
Qin Xiaoer nodded and said, "I've heard that as long as you come to the martial arts gym for morning classes for seven consecutive days, you can be provided with three meals a day."
The man said, "That's right, but it's only for one year. After one year, if you fail to pass the assessment of the martial arts hall, it means that you just come to the martial arts hall to make a living. Although my martial arts hall provides free meals, it is not a charity hall. Do you understand?"
Qin Xiaoer felt a shiver in his heart. He understood the seriousness behind these words.
He nodded vigorously, indicating that he fully understood what he meant.
The man smiled with satisfaction, and then continued, "Although there is no distinction between rich and poor in my martial arts studio, the simplest thing is to keep it clean. Can you do it?"
"I can!"
"Also, within this year, you have to decide where to live by yourself. After one year, if you pass the assessment of the martial arts gym, you can choose to join me Changfeng Martial Arts School. Of course, if you have a better way out and don't want to join the martial arts gym, I will not interfere."
Qin Xiaoer Listening, a warm current surged in his heart. He had never had anyone speak to him so seriously and seriously.
He felt as if he had found a place where he could change his destiny.
He nodded again, this time with determination and gratitude.
When the man saw this, he led Qin Xiaoer into Training Ground. He waved, and a boy who looked younger than him came over.