"Old Du, are you planning to get back into it again after coming back this time?"
"Speaking of which, it's only been a few years, and some people have already forgotten. They're practically showing off at our doorstep."
Watching his young apprentice walk out, Ding Yujing straightened his expression and began discussing the serious matter he had come to talk about today.
"What are you talking about? Look at yourself, you're already this old."
"..."
Ding Yujing was very surprised. These words were always spoken by him. How could it be that after not seeing each other for a long time, this old man had actually changed?
He didn't believe it. The times might have changed, but this old man wouldn't, "No, Old Du, what exactly are you up to?"
"I'm already old. These kinds of things should be left to the younger generation."
Du Bin said this with a smile and then drank his tea.
After thinking for a moment, Ding Yujing immediately realized, "Everyone says I'm an old fox, but I'd say you're the real black fox."
"Then I can't compare to you. You're much more cunning than I am."
As for this Old Ding, calling him a black fox was only a little dark, but not foxy at all.
When it came to being a fox, no one could compare to Ding Yujing.
Ding Yujing didn't refute it; instead, he smiled quite happily, "Heh heh ~ I know about this. When the time comes, I'll let them come with smiles and leave in tears!"
"Mm."
As he said, it hadn't been long before he started planning.
"But speaking of which, are you sure your little apprentice is capable?"
It wasn't him saying this, but after so many years, he had never seen anyone more talented than Su Yihua.
However, this guy had a bad temper when he was young. He had plenty of talent but lacked spiritual insight.
In the end, he still wanted to pursue an official career, and he was still a bit lacking in academic pursuits.
Although there were many others, most of the children nowadays were focused on their careers.
After all, life was like a battlefield, and it was impossible for everyone to make a living by holding a pen.
And not everyone who held a pen could eat. In the end, they would still be forced to lower their heads, change their gear, and fight on the battlefield again.
What they lacked now were people with talent, spiritual insight, and passion.
"If it's really not possible, I still have several good young talents. Although they're not geniuses, they are willing to work hard."
Although there weren't many, there were still quite a few people with passion.
After all, passion could overcome the passage of time and smooth out the ups and downs of mountains and seas.
With these children, the future could still be fought for.
Du Bin didn't respond after hearing this. Instead, he praised his little apprentice, "Then you keep him and cultivate him well. My apprentice, I'm not just saying this, is very insightful!"
"Really? I've never heard you praise anyone like this before!"
They had known each other for a lifetime, and this was the first time he had heard such praise from this old guy.
"Then I wouldn't be talking nonsense. You can ask Alan; she witnessed it herself."
When Du Bin said this, Ding Yujing immediately turned to Li Minglan for confirmation, "Minglan, is what Old Du said true?"
Li Minglan smiled faintly, "Mm, he actually understated the praise."
This old man didn't know how to praise people more. After listening for so long, she only heard this one sentence.
"It seems this little girl is not simple! I'm eager to meet her."
Ding Yujing believed it now. Compared to the words of this old guy Du, he believed what his sister Li Minglan said more.
"I told you!"
"If it weren't for valuing this child, at my age, I really wouldn't bother myself."
Now it was fine; he could just contribute one last time in his old age.
"Then, does this mean we have a chance this time?"
"Mm! We have a chance!"
There was still a year before the conference began, so there was plenty of time to make arrangements.
He believed that within this year, this girl would definitely show him surprises.
"The way you say that makes me even more eager to meet your little apprentice."
The more he spoke, the more curious Ding Yujing became about this little girl, Qiu Xi.
"Isn't that simple? Come over again in a couple of days. This girl will be coming for lessons."
Before Du Bin could speak, Li Minglan interjected.
On one hand, she knew her old man definitely wanted to show off. On the other hand, she hadn't seen her old friend for a long time.
Thinking this, Li Minglan added, "But you have to bring Sister Jiao with you!"
Sister Jiao's surname was Ge, and her given name was Jiejie. She was also her old best friend.
The two of them hadn't seen each other for a long time. They usually just exchanged messages. A few years ago, when she went back, she didn't give her address, and when she came here, she didn't mention it either.
If it weren't for the old man stopping her, she would have gone to find her long ago.
Now that Ding Yujing knew, it was likely that the old man's days ahead would not be idle, so she didn't need to keep it a secret anymore.
"Don't worry, we'll come together then."
His old wife also missed her old friend dearly.
If he hadn't come in such a hurry today, he would have gone back to fetch her as well.
"Then it's settled. You two come over on the rest day in a couple of days."
This girl Xiao Xi had gone out to play for so long during the holiday. This time, she would probably have to stay here for two days for make-up lessons, which was a perfect opportunity to introduce her to her old friend.
Such a smart child, Sister Jiao would definitely like her very much.
Certainly not like the ones in her own family, who she constantly complained about.
From her son to her grandson, she hadn't seen a single girl. With a single lineage for three generations, even by the grandchild stage, there was still no girl, which worried her old friend, who had been hoping for a good daughter.
Coincidentally, Xiao Xi was now half her granddaughter, so it was perfect to let her old friend meet her and see how caring a sweet girl could be.
"Alright!"
"Old Ding, don't forget to bring a meeting gift when you come!"
"..."
Yes! This was typical Du Bin!
Ding Yujing thought, looking at his old friend, speechless.
"I'm of such a high generation; I know what's appropriate!"
"I was just afraid you'd forget."
"..."
"Alright, that's all for now. I'll come again in a couple of days."
"Let's go, let's go. Should I have Young Su come back to pick you up?"
"I'm perfectly healthy!"
He wasn't an old man who knew nothing!
In this data era, he hadn't fallen behind and was keeping up with the trend!
"That's good. Hurry back, I won't see you out."
When people get old, they owe it to themselves not to take a nap.
"Alright, I don't need you to see me out. You should go to bed early, Old Du!"
"..."
This time, it was Du Bin's turn to look at the opened and then closed door speechlessly.
They were all people of that age, so why did you think you were still young?