Cultivating Oneself and Ordering the Family

When the family of three arrived at the private school, the sound of children reading aloud rang out from inside.

"A gentleman understands righteousness; a petty man understands profit."

"When one sees a worthy person, one should strive to be like them; when one sees an unworthy person, one should reflect upon oneself."

"When serving one's parents, one should gently remonstrate with them. If they do not heed one's wishes, one should remain respectful and not defy them, laboring without resentment."

"While one's parents are alive, one should not travel far. If one must travel, one must have a destination."

Hearing the children recite, Lin's father and mother, who had never attended school themselves, wore expressions full of longing.

Thinking that their child would one day be able to study the teachings of the sages, earn scholarly honors, and perhaps even become an official, they felt that no amount of hardship would be too much.

"Teacher, um... I've brought our Xuan'er."

After carefully stepping into the private school, Lin's father, with his honest, simple-looking face, stood outside the door and respectfully greeted the teacher.

Tang Yu, disguised as the teacher, gave a slight nod and looked at Lin's father with a smile.

"Leave him to me."

"Yes, yes. This child is rather lively by nature. Teacher, feel free to discipline him when necessary."

With a fawning smile, Lin's father set down the pig leg and took out a long string of copper coins, handing them to Tang Yu as tuition.

After accepting them and exchanging a few pleasantries with the couple, Tang Yu led Lin Xuan into the private school and introduced him.

"This is Lin Xuan. You must all get along well with him from now on, understand?"

"Understood."

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