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```htmlChapter 134 Thawing the Old Resentment
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In the office, Chen, the head of the teaching department, replied to Bao, the head of the teaching department, "It's okay, I guess I caught a little cold these days. I'll go to the medical hall later and get some medicine."```
Bao Jiaoyu said, "Lao Chen, be careful. Otherwise, I'll go with you to get the medicine later. When Mu Ke left, he specifically asked me. If something happens to you, how can I explain to Mu Ke's niece."
Chen Jiaoyu said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I just mentioned it to you, do you have to take it so seriously?"
Bao Jiaoyu was about to retort when the office door suddenly opened. Both Bao Jiaoyu and Chen Jiaoyu looked towards the door. They saw Xumuke and President Cai walking in together.
```htmlChen and Bao, the two academic officials, greeted each other. Chen said, "How come you're here?" while Bao respectfully acknowledged, "Dean, you're back."
When Chen spoke, there was a tone of puzzlement. When Bao spoke, he bowed to Dean Cai.```
```htmlBefore Xu Mu Ke could respond, Chen Jiaoyu also reacted and greeted Dean Cai with a bow, saying, "Good day, Dean."
Dean Cai glanced at Xu Mu Ke beside him, then said to Bao Jiaoyu, "Chun Lai, have you recently acquired a new batch of books for your library? I'll accompany you to take a look." ```
Bao Jiaoyu is a straightforward person and replied to President Cai, "No! President..."
However, at this moment, President Cai gave Bao Jiaoyu a deep look and made a "Hmm" sound.
At this moment, Bao Jiaoyu suddenly realized it as well, and said to President Cai, "That's right! President, you see how forgetful I am. Really!" Then he added, "Thanks to the reminder from President, let's go check it out together!"
```htmlAfter hearing this, President Cai smiled knowingly. Then, President Cai said to Chief Chen and Xu Mu-ke: "Mu-ke, be careful. Chunlai and I will leave first, you can chat here slowly."```
```htmlXu Muke and Chen Jiaoyu both responded with a nod, and then bowed to President Cai and Minister Bao.
President Cai and Minister Bao nodded in return, then hurriedly left.```
一出办公室门，蔡院长和鲍教谕向前走了一段。突然，鲍教谕向蔡院长说道：“院长，那个黄金屋真的没有进书，我们去了也没事干。”
Director Cai said, "If you have nothing to do, why don't you go have a cup of tea?". Then, Director Cai looked at Judge Bao, and said with a slightly teasing tone, "Could it be that you, Bao Chunlai, can't even afford a cup of tea."
鲍教谕讪讪回道：“院长说笑了，一杯茶水，春来还是出的起的。”
蔡院长对此回道：“那不就结了，我们去黄金屋喝茶，留他们两个在办公室里谈心，岂不妙哉？”
Bao Jiaoyu replied, "The dean is right, it should be so." The two of them walked forward, chatting and laughing, ready to go to the Golden House.
Dean Cai and Bao Jiaoyu had already left, and the atmosphere in the office changed suddenly. Xu Mu Ke and Chen Jiaoyu didn't speak, just silently looking at each other, and the air seemed to become stagnant.
```htmlAfter a moment, Chen Jiaoyu broke the silence and once again asked Xumuke, "How did you come?"
Xumuke pretended to be strong, and replied in a "tough" tone, "What, shouldn't I come?"```
Chen Jiaoyu replied, "Well, why don't you have a cup of tea first!" After speaking, Chen Jiaoyu picked up the teapot, poured a cup of tea, and then handed it to Xu Mu Ke.
Xu Mu Ke also did not refuse, and calmly took it. Without caring whether it was hot or not, Xu Mu Ke picked up the teacup and took a sip. Fortunately, the tea was not too hot.
After taking a sip of tea, Xu Mu Ke asked Chen Jiaoyu, "Is it really that good in the academy?"
Chen Jiaoyu also put on a serious face and replied to Xu Mu Ke, "Mu Ke, I've been in the academy for ten years. You should know the answer to that question."
Xu Mu Ke replied, "I am clear, I have been clear since that time."
Chen Jiaoyu said, "So what are you here for this time?"
Xu Mu Ke sighed and said to Chen Jiaoyu, "I have also thought it through these years. If you want to stay in the academy, then stay! Besides, I am going to Qingzhou, and I can come to see you anytime in the future."
As soon as he heard this, Chen Jiaoyu exclaimed "Ah" . In this surprised voice, there was seven parts of joy and three parts of loneliness.
In fact, in the few years since he parted with Xu Mu Ke, Chen Jiaoyu, although he felt a lot of sadness, still had a part of him that was without regrets and secretly rejoiced.
How to say? It's not that I don't love anymore; it's not a free-for-all to do whatever you want; it's just a inexplicably joyful feeling.
Later, Chen Jiaoyu also said, "That's great. I happen to have a vacant house in Mingquan City. You can live there when you have time." After that, Dean Cai also turned around and went to get the keys.
Chen Jiaoyu walked to the table, opened the drawer, and took out a bunch of golden keys.
After taking out the key, Chen Jiaoyu walked over and handed the key to Xu Mu Ke, saying to her, "Mu Ke, this is the key. I have never stayed there. Now that you are coming to Qingzhou, I will entrust you with this key and feel more at ease."
现在的情景完全就是老夫老妻间的生活日常，看这样子，二人之间似乎并没有矛盾。
面对陈教谕递过来的钥匙，许穆珂倒也没有接受，只是说道：“先放在你这吧！我这次来青州是为了分部选址的，然后要先回京都复命。再之后，我要去一趟徐州，顺便看一下然歆。至于什么事，你也清楚。这些忙完下来，估计也是明年了。所以，这钥匙还是先放在你这儿。等我真正来青州后，我再来拿。可以吧！”说完，许穆珂温婉一笑，将陈教谕递过来的手推了回去。
Chen Jiaoyu listened to what Xu Mu Ke said, and muttered, "You also need to go to Xuzhou." Chen Jiaoyu looked at Xu Mu Ke with a concerned look in his eyes.
Xu Mu Ke nodded heavily and said to Chen Jiaoyu, "I will be careful, you know I definitely have to go."
Chen Jiaoyu lowered his head and sighed, saying helplessly, "Go! But I can't rest assured leaving Danxin alone there. Take good care of her after you arrive."
Then, Chen Jiaoyu went forward and held Xumu Ke's left hand, saying with concern, "Both of you, mother and daughter, must take care of your safety."
Xu Mu Ke felt the warmth of Chen Jiaoyu's large hand wrapping around his right hand, listened to Chen Jiaoyu's caring words in his ear, and tears shimmered in his eyes.
Then, Xu Mu Ke placed his right hand over Chen Jiaoyu's left hand, smiled at him, and said, "I know, be careful. I'll come back to get the keys."
Chen Jiaoyu placed his other hand on top of the first and said to Xu Muke, "I'll wait for you."
This scene made it seem even more believable that there was no conflict between the two, and they appeared more like a loving, sweet couple.
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President Cai and Minister Bao entered the Golden Room through the back door. In the room, the two sat on a brocade mat.
Minister Bao brewed tea, and during the time waiting for the tea to brew, he chatted with President Cai.
Bao Jiaoyu asked President Cai, "President, how come Mrs. Xu came back with you?"
President Cai replied, "I heard that Dengwen Tower will open a branch in Qingzhou recently, and Mu Ke came to select the site."
```htmlMr. Bao replied, "I see! In the future, the children of the academy will have a good place to go. That's good."
President Cai chuckled, "You're truly a good adviser in the spring."
Mr. Bao smiled at President Cai's praise and replied, "President, you flatter me." President Cai also smiled at this.```
```htmlAt this point, Bao Jiaoyu estimated that the tea was ready, so Bao Jiaoyu picked up the teapot with one hand and lifted the tea cup with the other, and began pouring the tea.
Bao Jiaoyu first rinsed the cup, then poured out the water, and then poured the tea.```
```htmlAfter pouring a cup of tea, Teacher Bao put down the teapot. With both hands, he handed the tea cup to President Cai and politely said to him, "President, please."
President Cai also took the tea cup with both hands and said to Teacher Bao, "Thank you."```
蔡院长的归来对于青州书院来说，并没有引起多大的动静。并不是因为书院里的人不知道蔡院长离去，而是书院的日常事务基本上都交由教谕们处理。
尤其是陈教谕和鲍教谕二人，只要他们两个领头的，处理好书院的日常事务，其余没有什么大事，这书院里就起不了风浪。
However, President Cai is like a spiritual leader. He doesn't have to do specific things, but with him around, the hearts of Trustees Bao and Chen will not be disturbed; when the hearts of Trustees Bao and Chen are steady, the hearts of the other Trustees will also settle down; when the hearts of the Trustees settle down, their actions will not be chaotic; with the Trustees' actions in order, the instructions they give will be mostly correct; these correct instructions will keep the academy and its people in a peaceful state.
书院和书院里的人平静下来，“静能生慧”，教谕们有些错误的指令就会在正确的氛围中纠正过来。
所以蔡院长在不在青州书院并不重要，只要他还是青州书院的院长，青州书院的这艘大船便会安稳前行。这也是蔡院长自由自在的底气所在。
```htmlAfter Zhou Ming and the other four returned to the dormitory, they each went to do their own things. For example, Zhou Ming went to work at the Gold House; Feng Qianmo went back to the medical clinic to study medicine; Gongshu Qingqing went to the Hengtong Money House to familiarize herself with the business.```
```htmlAs for Song Hao and Wei Lingheng, they did not return to their own shop. After all, today is not a holiday, and they still have to come back in the evening. With this round trip, by the time they reached their own shop, there wouldn't be much time to relax. It's better to stay in the room and have a cup of tea.```
As for feeling lonely and bored, they still have ways to entertain themselves. No need to worry about this problem.
If all else fails, just read a book. Reading may seem like a quiet activity, but the reader's mind is storming, making the reader move with their heart. It also fits the personalities of Song Hao and Wei Lingheng, who enjoy being active.
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The light in the sky dimmed, and the sun was getting closer to the horizon when Zhou Ming and his companions returned. By then, it was already dark. Dinner was also being served in the hall.

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