Recruiting a Granddaughter-in-law

Su Li quickly stood up, cupped his hands in return, and said, "Dean Gu, you flatter me. However, whether I can use this mathematics textbook, I leave the decision to you."

Dean Gu sighed, stroking the mathematics textbook as if it were the greatest treasure in the world, and said, "If I had never seen such an exquisite algorithm in my life, it would be one thing. But now that I have, how can I stop you from promoting this brilliant mathematics? Alas, Master Su, you are the rare genius I have ever seen. Your ingenious ideas will surely change the stagnant state of mathematics in the Jin Dynasty. I permit you to use this mathematics textbook for teaching, but it is too advanced for everyone to accept easily. If you want mathematics to take root in the academy, you will have to work hard yourself."

Su Li cupped his hands and said, "Dean Gu, since I have brought this mathematics textbook, I naturally intend to do my best to promote it. I am already mentally prepared for the difficulties ahead and am not afraid. When I decide to do something, I will give it my all. Now that I am the head of mathematics at Wutong Academy, I will make its mathematics famous throughout the world."

"Good, good, such ambition!" Dean Gu laughed heartily. Looking at this fifteen-year-old girl before him and hearing her lofty words, he was filled with sincere admiration. For a moment, he felt as if he had returned to his youth, full of vigor and ambition.

Dean Gu couldn't help but think of his proud grandson, Gu Liangzhe, who now held the prestigious position of Grand Tutor in the court, a true outstanding figure among men.

Gu Liangzhe was arrogant and, at twenty years old, unmarried. Seeing Su Li, Dean Gu felt a deep regret: such a brilliant young lady would be perfect as his grandson's wife. Sadly, Xiao Zetian had already taken the lead. Alas...

Xiao Zetian and Gu Liangzhe, one civil and one military, were both powerful ministers in the court, known as "Gu Wen Xiao Wu" (Gu the Civil, Xiao the Martial).

Dean Gu thought that with such a virtuous wife like Su Li assisting Xiao Zetian, he would surely reach even greater heights. This made him anxious for his own grandson.

When will he bring home an outstanding woman to marry? Sigh, it really makes this grandfather worry endlessly.

Su Li, however, was unaware that Dean Gu's thoughts had wandered so far, even to the point of wanting to find a granddaughter-in-law for his grandson.

"Master Su, come, come, I will show you around the academy," Dean Gu said, rising with a sigh. Looking at Su Li's dignified bearing and remarkable talent, he felt another pang of regret. Such a fine young lady would have been perfect as his grandson's wife. How did Xiao Zetian manage to win her over first?

Although she could not be his granddaughter-in-law, Dean Gu was broad-minded and valued talent. He truly regarded Su Li as one of his own and took her on a tour around Wutong Academy, making sure everyone saw that the new Master Su Yu had Dean Gu's full support.

Dean Gu usually did not move around the academy much. When he appeared, the students went wild, many running over with flushed faces to greet him.

Dean Gu took the opportunity to introduce, "This is the new Master Su Yu."

The students, being more innocent and straightforward, looked at this elegant young Master Su and each exclaimed in awe:

"Master Su is so young, he looks even younger than me!"

"Yes, Master Su must be the youngest teacher at Wutong Academy, no, the youngest teacher in all of the Jin Dynasty!"

"With Dean Gu personally backing Master Su, he must be incredibly talented! By the way, do you want to join Master Su’s class?"

"Go to Master Su’s class? Is that possible? He’s so young, can he really teach students?"