Chapter 318 My main occupation is reading, not playing the erhu

Chapter 318 My main occupation is reading, not playing the erhu

He started school in early February and it was already mid-August in the blink of an eye. Sun Shan had been in the provincial school for more than half a year. His schedule and study time were very regular and he lived a fulfilling life every day.

Especially the lectures of Professor Juren, which are like parting the clouds to see the sun, and waiting for the clouds to clear to see the bright moon.

I gradually understood the parts that I didn't understand before. It turns out that the teaching of a scholar and a juren is completely different.

Sun Shan found that his extracurricular reading was too narrow and he did not read enough books.

Fortunately, the provincial school has a library that provides free reading.

After class every day, Sun Shan would go to the library to read. After reading, he would write down the interesting and important content to facilitate memorization.

Sun Shan started writing a diary after he started attending classes at the provincial school.

Write in the form of a nine-square diary. Finish within 20 minutes.

I remember that there was a period of time when this way of thanking diaries was particularly popular.

Sun Shan wrote about the days not to express his emotions or to moan without reason, but to record what happened from a very objective perspective.

For example, what was the weather like today, what did you eat, how much were the prices, who did you meet, what others did for you, what you did for others, what gossip was going on in the school or the market, how you felt, etc.

Sun Shan used a piece of paper, drew nine boxes, and filled them in briefly.

After writing, bind them according to the date.

Sun Shan didn't know what use a diary would be to him, but it was better than not writing anything, in case it could be useful in the future.

Every day, Sun Shan reviewed the previous day's lessons, prepared questions to ask, and waited for the teacher to come before asking questions.

If you can get a satisfactory answer, everyone will be happy. If not, you will have to go to the library or bookstore outside to look for it.

It is a pity that the teachers in the provincial school are not as attentive to their students as Hong Xiucai.

When asking questions, some scholars would give ambiguous answers if they didn't understand, instead of directly saying they didn't understand like Hong Xiucai, or helping you look up books or seek other ways to discuss.

The teachers in the provincial schools are somewhat "hypocritical". They pretend to know everything when they don't, and will never admit that they don't understand in front of their students.

What made Sun Shan even more regretful was that the five scholars did not look at him differently or take any special care of him.

Some teachers like handsome students and are kind to them. Some teachers like students from well-off families and are gentle to them. Some teachers like no one and think it would be best if you don't bother them. Some are greedy and will hint at sending gifts during festivals.

Faced with these situations, Sun Shan had no choice but to accept them.

Especially during festivals, students would spontaneously give gifts to their teachers. If they gave expensive gifts, the teacher would be happy; if they gave ordinary gifts, the teacher would nod; if they gave gifts that were too mediocre, the teacher would look at them.

There were also some students from poor families in the provincial school. Sun Shan saw with his own eyes that a scholar who taught them turned a blind eye when faced with the "crooked melons and cracked jujubes" gifts from poor students.

Sun Shan was very shocked at the time, and then sighed helplessly.

Not every teacher has a "gardener's" heart. They may come to the provincial school to be teachers just for fame and profit, but for the students.

Among so many teachers, the one who taught Sun Shan the erhu was the best.

On holidays, he gave gifts to Sun Shan instead.

At this time, Sun Shan was always at a loss whether to laugh or cry. The Master always thought that Sun Shan was a true erhu master and tried to get Sun Shan to teach him everything he had learned throughout his life.

No matter how Sun Shan explained, Master Huqin just didn't believe it.

She even got sulky because she didn't accept his gift.

Sun Shan accepted it reluctantly and told him all the songs he had practiced before.

At this time, the huqin master would say proudly: "Ashan, I knew you had the ability. It is wrong to hide and fabricate. You are on the road to the imperial examination, not the road to become a musician. Learning a good huqin will only add icing on the cake, but I am trying to make a living. Ashan, if you teach me the skills, it will be of great benefit in the future."

Sun Shan quickly asked what the benefits were.

Mr. Huqin Fang was very mysterious and refused to say anything.

After more than half a year, Sun Shan finally realized what the benefits were.

Mr. Fang was originally a musician. After completing his studies, he went out to work on his own and founded the little-known "Liyuan Troupe" in Zhangzhou Prefecture.

He was temporarily hired by the provincial school to teach erhu. He was not a formal employee, but a temporary worker who could be fired by the school at any time.

When he had classes, he would go to the school to teach; when he didn't have classes, he would perform everywhere and collect performance fees.

Because Sun Shan taught many songs, some sad like "Erquan Yingyue", some galloping and neighing like "Horse Racing", some joyful like "Xiaohuagu", and some graceful and tender like "Yi Jian Mei".

Master Fang was overjoyed and immediately took his orchestra to replace the old songs with the new ones taught by Sun Shan.

It was not known whether it was due to its novelty or the fact that the music was so soul-stirring, but the Liyuan troupe run by Mr. Fang became an instant hit. Many wealthy families invited the Liyuan troupe to perform at banquets and even at funerals.

Master Fang made a fortune, and then Sun Shan's benefits came.

Master Fang said with a sly smile: "Ashan, here are 10 taels. It's just a small token of respect. Don't think it's too little. When my opera garden earns more, there will be more."

Sun Shan stared at the ten taels of silver, which shone slightly dimmer than the official silver, and was stunned.

Will he keep it or not?

At first he just thought the piece was good and Master Fang liked it, so he taught it without thinking about anything in return.

Because those songs are not his, he does not have the copyright.

Now that the huge sum of money was before his eyes, it was hard for him to resist.

He frowned, not knowing what to do for a moment.

Master Fang thought Sun Shan was not happy with the small amount, so he quickly explained, "Ashan, I'll give you 10 taels for now, and I'll give you more later. The opera house has just gained some fame, and I don't make much money yet, so you have to understand me. I have a group of people under me, and the expenses are huge. 10 taels may not seem like much, but I don't make more than 10 taels."

Master Fang thought what he said sounded pitiful, so Sun Shan believed it.

Sun Shan didn't believe that he earned little. Every time he came to the provincial school, he looked very proud and like a successful man. He must have earned a lot.

However, whether the opera industry earns a lot or a little, it is like planting flowers with care but they do not bloom, while planting willows by accident but they grow into a shade.

The income of 10 taels was beyond Sun Shan's expectations and could be considered unexpected income.

Sun Shan happily took the 10 taels and said with a smile, "Master Fang, I can't refuse such a kind offer. I'll take it."

Sun Shan knew that if he didn't accept it, Master Fang would pester him to accept it.

His shrewd and greedy eyes revealed that he would continue to dig out the songs that Sun Shan knew.

Master Fang laughed, his laugh was cunning, and he whispered deliberately: "Ashan, after all, we are master and disciple. You can't teach your music to others. Whether my opera house can eat shark fin or have fans depends on you."

Sun Shan is not a fool, so he would not agree to it. He wants to buy it out and get the monopoly rights with 10 taels? He’s dreaming!

Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Master Fang, my main occupation is reading, not playing the erhu."

There is no need to say anything else. Whether he understood it or not, Sun Shan would not pay any attention to him.

In fact, when Sun Shan said this, he didn't understand what he was saying.

Sun Shan left himself a blank space so that he could make flexible changes.

Hehe, it’s wisest not to explain it.

Master Fang didn't understand and was about to ask more, but Sun Shan quickly took the 10 taels and ran away. If he continued to ask, he would be the only one who would be embarrassed.