In the small and neat shop, Zhang Dun tasted the delicious food with a leisurely expression.

Opposite him, Ning Fu looked confused.

Zhang Dun said that he would recommend Ning Fu to go to Imperial College to study. As long as he studies for two years, he can be promoted to an official.

This is a good opportunity for anyone to reach the sky in one step. Ning Fu must be lying if he says he is not interested.

Zhang Dun also admired Ning Fu quite a lot, because he saw a bit of himself in Ning Fu when he was a boy.

Originally, Zhang Dun could directly grant Ning the official position, but Zhang Dun just issued an order a few days ago that all those who were not Zhike, Jinshi, or Shangshe who entered the official position by birth should be dismissed from their official positions. He could not break the rules he had set.

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Faced with such an important life choice, Ning Fu couldn't make up his mind for a while.

But at this moment, I heard two "dong dong" sounds suddenly coming from the kitchen.

Ning Fu didn't pay attention at first, but then there were two more "dong dong" sounds, and now he and Zhang Dun both looked at the kitchen.

"For such a big matter, you really should discuss it with your family!"

Zhang Dun pointed at the kitchen and laughed.

Ning Fu's face turned red, and he immediately cupped his hands and said, "What a joke!"

After Ning Fu finished speaking, he turned around and came to the back, and sure enough he saw Liu Qingxin standing here with an anxious look on her face.

"Why are you still hesitating about such a good thing?"

Before Ning Fu could speak, Liu Qingxin stepped forward and grabbed Ning Fu's hand and asked.

"Have you been standing here eavesdropping?"

Ning Fu did not answer the other party's words, but asked rhetorically.

"I...I'm just a little worried, that's why..."

Liu Qingxin blushed. She couldn't let go of what Liu Zheng said that morning, so she eavesdropped after Zhang Dun arrived.

Ning Fu looked at Liu Qingxin deeply, and then said: "Then you mean, do you want me to agree to go to Taixue?"

"Of course, not everyone can get into the Imperial College. My eldest brother is just studying in the inner residence. I don't know when he will be admitted to the upper house. If you go to the upper house as an official, you will almost have one foot.

Entered the official career!"

Liu Qingxin's voice was urgent, and her face was slightly red with excitement.

"You really want me to go to Taipei University?"

Ning Fu asked again in a calm and unhurried manner.

"A man wants to fulfill his life ambitions and reads the Six Classics diligently in front of the window. Sir, are you really willing to be just a cook, stuck between the stove and the chopping board all day?"

Liu Qingxin looked at Ning Fu sincerely.

She loved reading since she was a child, but unfortunately she was a woman and could not take part in the imperial examination.

Therefore, she has determined since she was sensible that in this life she must marry a man who is well-educated and has lofty ambitions. Such a man can only realize his ambitions in the officialdom.

"I see!"

Ning Fu nodded slightly to Liu Qingxin, then turned around and came to the front.

Zhang Dun had almost finished eating. When he saw Ning Fu coming over, he smiled again and said, "How's the discussion going?"

"My wife very much hopes that I can accept this opportunity. I am very grateful that Mr. Zhang can provide me with this opportunity, so..."

Zhang Dun also smiled when he heard this. He was very optimistic about Ning Fu and if he trained him well for a few years, he might become his right-hand man.

"So sorry, I refuse!"

"Very good, study hard when you get to Taipei... um~ what?"

Zhang Dun was only halfway through his words of encouragement when he realized that Ning Fu actually refused!

Suddenly, there was a "dong" sound behind the kitchen, as if someone had hit something.

Then I heard someone stamping their feet heavily, and then a "bang" sound. This time it was the sound of the door closing heavily, which made the ground in front of me tremble slightly.

Hearing the noise behind him, Zhang Dun finally recovered from his gaffe, stared at Ning Fu and said, "Are you sure?"

Ning Fu was not surprised by the movement behind him. He only saw him looking at Zhang Dun calmly.

"I accept Mr. Zhang's kindness, but I really don't have the heart to study. Even if I go to Taixue, I'm afraid I will only disappoint Mr. Zhang!"

Hearing Ning Fu's answer, Zhang Dun also frowned and immediately asked: "You don't want to study. Is this the reason why you reject me?"

"I really don't have any talent in reading. I can't even memorize the Analects of Confucius for so many years. This is why the Liu family broke off their engagement before!"

Ning Fu answered calmly again.

Zhang Dun also showed a pensive expression when he heard this. He decided to recommend Ning Fu. Of course, he did some research on Ning Fu, especially when Ning Fu was studying.

However, the news about Ning Fu's studies was not very good. Zhang Dun thought the rumors were untrue, but he did not expect that Ning Fu himself said that he did not like studying.

"Well, since you don't want to, I won't force you!" Zhang Dun finally said, but there was a bit of coldness in his tone.

Then Zhang Dun paid and left, and Ning Fu personally saw him off to the door.

Back in the store, Ning Fu hesitated for a moment, then walked to the back.

But they saw that Liu Qingxin's door was locked, and she looked like she was very angry.

Thinking that the other party was angry, Ning Fu did not come forward to knock on the door. He would wait until her anger subsided before talking.

The only real reason why Ning Fu rejected Zhang Dun was that he did not want to be tied too tightly to Zhang Dun.

You must know that Zhao Xu is a short-lived ghost. He only has six years left to live.

After Zhao Xu died, Zhang Dun, a loudmouth, would say again, "Prince Duan is frivolous and cannot rule the world."

In addition, Zhang Dun was a tough man and offended too many people when he was prime minister.

It can be said that everyone from the emperor to the officials wanted to get rid of Zhang Dun. Historically, it is not surprising that he ended up being demoted to Huzhou and died.

If Ning Fu accepts Zhang Dun's recommendation, it means that he and Zhang Dun are bound together. When Zhang Dun is unlucky, he will not end well either.

The key is that Ning Fu is still young, only 21 years old after six years, and his life has just begun and is about to end. This is something he does not want to see anyway.

"Don't give up the future for the sake of immediate benefits!"

Ning Fu whispered to himself that he was more willing to make friends with Gao Qiu than Zhang Dun, and this guy was more worthy of investment.

It's a pity that Liu Qingxin didn't understand Ning Fu's thoughts, so she stayed at home and didn't even come out for dinner.

Early the next morning, Liu Zheng hurried over again.

"Oh no, no, no, your identity has been exposed!" Liu Zheng said anxiously when he saw Ning Fu.

"My identity has been exposed!" Ning Fu was shocked, "Others know that I am anti..."

"It's not this identity. It's the rumor that Mr. Zhang and Mr. Su were scolded by you yesterday. I don't know where the news came from. It spread about your position here. Now many people in the officialdom know that Mr. Zhang and the others were scolded by Tianshui Wazi.

Ningji Restaurant scolded me!"

Liu Zheng continued to explain.

"What do I think it is? It would be better to spread the word. Maybe there will be more guests coming to dinner."

Ning Fuhun said nonchalantly.

"You are really big-hearted!" Liu Zheng was speechless, then he looked back and asked, "Where is Qingxin?"

"You are angry with me in the room!" Ning Fu told the truth.

"What are you angry about?"

Liu Zheng's face darkened, Liu Qingxin was his most beloved daughter.

"It's nothing serious. It's just that Zhang Gong wanted to recommend me to go to Taixue, but I refused."

Ning Fu explained calmly.

"Oh~" Liu Zheng instinctively breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Ning Fu say it was nothing serious.

But he reacted suddenly, his eyes widened immediately, he slammed the table with his right hand and shouted: "You refused!"

"Yes, I refused!" Ning Fu answered again with innocent eyes open.

"I……"

Liu Zheng felt that his chest was about to explode with anger, and he immediately lowered his head and rummaged around the store.

"Uncle, what are you looking for?" Ning Fu asked curiously.

"Look for a stick!" Liu Zheng said viciously.

"What are you looking for a stick for?"

"I want to teach you, an unfilial son, a lesson for your father today!"

When Liu Zheng said this, he saw that he couldn't find the stick, so he looked at the stool. The lethality of this thing was far greater than that of the stick.

"Uncle, if you don't think highly of the New Party, how about you think highly of Zhang Gong?"
To be continued...