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Chapter 39 Qualifications

Lu Yundi was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Ji Yunlin to make such a request. She pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "Mr. Ji, your ambition is admirable. In this case, I will agree to your request. However, Yan Canglan's studies cannot be neglected. Can you take care of his studies in the limited time?"

Ji Yunlin smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "I will definitely do my best to live up to Madam's high expectations."

At this time, Lu Yundi asked again: "As for Yan Shuqin, why don't you want to teach her?"

Ji Yunlin blushed slightly and lowered his head to answer, "Madam, I am not married yet, and it is inconvenient for me to be alone with a woman. Besides, Miss Yan Shuqin is very smart and has outstanding self-study ability. I am worried that my teaching will affect her growth."

A trace of approval flashed in Lu Yundi's eyes, and she nodded gently: "Mr. Ji, you have considered it carefully, and I understand your concerns. Then, please concentrate on teaching Yan Canglan in the small courtyard in the back garden. I will arrange for servants to take care of your life."

Ji Yunlin bowed gratefully: "I am very grateful and will do my best."

The two discussed some details, and then Ji Yunlin said goodbye and left. Lu Yundi looked at his back and nodded secretly in his heart. Although this young man came from a poor family, he had great ambitions and would definitely achieve something in the future.

Yan Canglan's face turned unhappy when he saw Ji Yunlin. He said coldly, "I'm not a child. I don't need a teacher to teach me."

Ji Yunlin smiled slightly and said calmly: "Mr. Yan, I am not here to discipline you, but I hope to help you. I believe that if you work hard, you will definitely fall in love with reading."

Yan Canglan snorted and said disdainfully: "I hate studying, what can you do about it?"

Ji Yunlin's eyes were firm. He looked at Yan Canglan and said in a serious tone: "Mr. Yan, since I am here, I will do my best. If you don't want to learn, I won't force you. But I hope you don't let your life be buried in ignorance."

Yan Canglan was dissatisfied in his heart. He thought studying was difficult. If it weren't for protecting his sister, he wouldn't want to study at all.

Yan Shuqin sat on an exquisite wooden chair, her eyes like water. She raised her eyebrows slightly and cast an inquiring look at Ji Yunlin.

"Mr. Ji, since you are the top scorer in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, it stands to reason that after passing the exam, there should be many dignitaries who come to support you. Why are you so destitute?" Yan Shuqin spoke softly, with a barely perceptible hint of doubt in her words.

Ji Yunlin smiled slightly, his handsome face revealing a touch of determination and calmness. He said softly: "Miss Yan, you don't know that although I, Ji Yunlin, was born in poverty, I have been determined to serve the Western Wei Dynasty and seek welfare for the people since I was young. The position of Jieyuan is just a starting point for me to realize my ambitions."

Yan Shuqin was slightly stunned. She didn't expect Ji Yunlin to answer like this. She pondered for a moment and then said, "But Mr. Ji, don't you think that giving back the reward money for the first prize to the villagers will have an impact on your own studies and future?"

Ji Yunlin turned around and looked at Yan Shuqin firmly, his tone full of determination: "Miss Yan, I believe that a person's value is not just about how much wealth he has, but how much he can contribute. I am willing to give back the reward money to the villagers who raised me because I know that the money means much more to them than to me."

Yan Shuqin thought for a moment and then said, "Master Ji, I am not questioning your character, but I think that your behavior seems a bit too noble. In this world, sometimes, appropriately accepting help from others is also for the purpose of better realizing your ambitions."

Ji Yunlin shook his head and smiled, "Miss Yan, I don't think this is noble. I just stick to my principles and don't want to go against my original intention for wealth. I believe that as long as I serve the people wholeheartedly, one day, I will be blessed by God and realize my ambitions."

At this time, Lu Yundi listened to the conversation between Yan Shuqin and Ji Yunlin, and she couldn't help but respect Ji Yunlin's tenacity and integrity. She walked to Ji Yunlin, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Mr. Ji, I admire your character and spirit. I believe that you will realize your ambitions and make outstanding contributions to the Western Wei Dynasty and the people."

Ji Yunlin smiled slightly and thanked Lu Yundi: "Madam, you are too kind. I just did what I should do. Here, I also want to say to Miss Yan that your concern and doubts have made me more determined in my beliefs. I will prove it to you with my own efforts."

Yan Shuqin looked at Ji Yunlin, and a wave of respect surged in her heart. She nodded gently and smiled, "Master Ji, I understand. From now on, I will support you and believe that you will be able to realize your ambitions."

Yan Canglan reluctantly bent down and saluted Ji Yunlin at an almost imperceptible angle. His eyes were full of reluctance and arrogance, but Ji Yunlin keenly caught a trace of hesitation in them.

The atmosphere in the hall of the Marquis' Mansion was solemn and subtle. Ji Yunlin sat in the main seat, looking at Yan Canglan calmly, and a trace of surprise surged in his heart. Yesterday, Yan Canglan was still cursing in front of him, and that arrogance seemed to be still in front of him. Today, he actually took the initiative to salute him, although his attitude was very reluctant.

Ji Yunlin smiled slightly and broke the silence: "Young Master Yan, I didn't take your words and actions yesterday to heart. But your change today surprised me."

Yan Canglan raised his head, with an unyielding smile on his face: "Master Ji, you are just a poor scholar, what qualifications do you have for me to be your father for life?"

Ji Yunlin's eyes flashed with a sharpness, but he quickly suppressed his emotions and said calmly: "Qualifications? I don't have any prominent status, but I have knowledge, morality, and responsibility. I have already told your mother about your words and deeds yesterday. She is very disappointed in you, but I think that no one is perfect. I am willing to teach you to read and write, and teach you the principles of being a human being today, because I believe that you still have room for change."

Yan Canglan's expression became complicated. He didn't expect Ji Yunlin to tell his mother about his affairs, which made him feel a little uneasy. But he still said stubbornly: "Even if you teach me to read and write, I will not be grateful to you. What qualifications do you, a poor scholar, have to teach me how to be a man?"

Ji Yunlin sighed softly, he stood up from his seat, walked to Yan Canglan, and looked at him firmly: "Young Master Yan, I know you are dissatisfied. But you have to understand that this world is not only about power and status, but also about knowledge and morality. Although I am poor, I have my dignity and beliefs. I will use my knowledge and morality to influence you and change you. This is my responsibility and my promise to you."