Struggle in Ancient Times

“Thank you, teacher, for helping my doubts today.” Liao Tingyu put away his paper with some questions written on it.
“It’s okay. If you have problem, just come to me.” Teacher Li waved his hand. He liked this student the best and Liao Tingyu always greedy of knowledge, “By the way, bring me the poetry you have written these days. I will see it for you.”
Liao Tingyu nodded and took out a stack of papers, “These are the things I made during my free time.”

Teacher Li looked at it one by one and stroked his goatee, “It is a little better than before. You must have learned your weak points. It’s not bad, although this won’t be the best but you can do it.”
“Really? When I wrote these, I thought a lot and there were thousands word inside my brain.”
“Although it wasn’t bad, but you can’t be complacent. You have to keep training to reach higher place.” Teacher Li tapped the table to teach Liao Tingyu.

“Yes, I understand. I will definitely live up your reputation.”
On the way back, Teacher Li still held the papers in his hand. He stopped on a quiet place and said, “This kid was good. Back then he couldn’t do well but now his mind is expanding. It’s a good thing, a good thing.”
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Once the class was over, Liao Tingyu went out to stroll around. He heard there was a sugar blower in the West Street, he had drawn a beautiful picture and wanted the person to make it a sugar figurine for him.
“How is it, old man? Is this too difficult?” Liao Tingyu asked worriedly when he saw the old man’s expression.
“Well, young master, it isn’t difficult but it would take a long time.” The old man looked at vivid painting and was reluctant to refuse it.

“It didn’t matter, as long as it can be done well. I will pay you more.” Liao Tingyu replied urgently.
Some students who came saw their teacher and winked at each other, “Oh, that’s Teacher Liao. I didn’t know he actually like this kind of things.”
“What’s the matter? It is just a snack, no one would dislike a candy. Maybe teacher made it for others.” A chubby child replied in a low voice.

“It is also possible.” A child next to him agreed.
A voice suddenly came from behind them, it was a student with higher grade “I said you are the new students, so you didn’t know. The painting obviously drawn by Teacher Liao. His painting style was different from others and easily recognized.”
“Then, why teacher didn’t teach us about painting?” the chubby child asked.

“Well, I don’t know. But this man is good everywhere. You should study hard under him.” This man was the former classmate of Liao Tingyu. Although he didn’t pass the exam but these people are Liao Tingyu’s students so they were his little nephews in term of seniority.
“Does teacher like candy?” a student in yellow clothes asked.
“He didn’t like it but he loves spicy foods.” The man thought about their dinner time in the past and said certainly.
“Ohh” the child was disappointed with the news.

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Liao Tingyu waited for an hour for his candy to be done. Well, the craftmanship was really good, he was satisfied, “Old man, your business is good. You must pass it down on your descendant. This could be a treasure of our people.”
The old man didn’t understand his word but he still smiled, “It will be passed down. My son has already learned it. I will teach him more.”

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“Is this sugar candy?” Huang Zilan asked in surprise while holding it.
“This looks so good and beautiful.” Xiao Liu praised happily.
“He is really powerful.” Huang Zilan said while holding the candy.

Note
I wish I knew how the candy looked likeeee… shame it wasn’t written. Well, if I could guess it, it’s probably a dragon or an animal. Rabbit or cat, yeah something cute and lifelike.