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Hearing these words, which seemed like scolding but were actually filled with concern, Wang Xiaomin couldn't hold back anymore, and large tears streamed from his eyes.

After all, he's just a 20-year-old kid this year. Kids from the village may be less knowledgeable, but they can tell right from wrong.

"Hey, the more I talk, the more energetic you get, huh? You're a grown man now, aren't you embarrassed? Go wash up!" Yue Feng waved his hand, a bit annoyed, signaling Wang Xiaomin to go wash his face.

A few minutes later, Wang Xiaomin came out of the restroom.

Not only had he washed his face, but his hair was also wet, steaming with warmth, although his eyes were still red.

"Brother Feng, take me as your apprentice! I definitely won't embarrass you!"

Wang Xiaomin suddenly blurted out, catching Yue Feng a bit by surprise.

"Nonsense! What age am I, what skills and qualifications do I have to take you as an apprentice? What are you thinking? Get your head straight, think about something useful!" Yue Feng waved his hand, not agreeing to it.

In Yue Feng's simple view, capable people can lead, but wanting to take on apprentices, establish sects, he's absolutely unqualified.

Yue Feng hasn't studied the rules of apprenticeship from the older generations, but in his own understanding, it's not just about technical achievements; being a mentor involves being impeccable in every aspect.

Moreover, responsibilities and obligations are relative; if teacher and student are like father and son, he's still just a "baby" himself, wanting to be a "father" to others is simply not feasible; he can't bear that responsibility.

Back then, when Teacher Hua brought Han Luofeng to apologize to Yue Feng, it was the best embodiment of teaching by example; many people can teach skills, but virtue, experience, and understanding of this world are the rarest.

Yue Feng believes that at less than thirty years old, not even married, he's not qualified to take an apprentice.

To be honest, Yue Feng is very disgusted by the trend in the fishing circle where people casually take on apprentices, making it seem like some Martial Arts sect.

Especially those who charge for apprenticeship and give equipment, it really triggers Yue Feng's embarrassment; apprentices become tools for some so-called "masters" to profit, which is truly laughable.

"I think you're qualified! You're really looking out for us!" Wang Xiaomin was resolute in his stance.

"Just knowing I'm looking out for you is enough! I don't play the apprentice-master set! Not now, maybe not for a long while in the future either!

If I wanted to play this game, I would've become Teacher Hua's apprentice long ago! But till now, I only call him Teacher Hua!

Younger generations respect Teacher Hua's virtue rather than focusing purely on academic and technical exchanges!

I understand your point, becoming my apprentice means being my direct disciple, carrying this 'mark' for a lifetime! It's a way of showing loyalty!

But I don't need it! If I can cultivate you, I can cultivate others too; if you feel aggrieved here and want to leave, I won't stop you!

We, the young people of the new era, shouldn't use the old generation's concepts to set rules and do things; if you have the thought, better to sign a longer contract instead!"

"Alright, I'll sign as soon as I go back; however long you say, I'll sign that long! For my lifetime of fishing, I'll only recognize our club!" Wang Xiaomin solemnly gave his promise.

"Nonsense! I was just making an analogy! Sign like the other teammates! Benefits and welfare come from ability, wear pants as big as needed, I'll undoubtedly give you enough resources and practical opportunities! Focus your energy on useful places, don't daydream about useless stuff!"

"You're driving me nuts with your behavior; if there's nothing else, get out, let me rest!"

Yue Feng waved his hand, unable to hold back from dismissing him.

"Then I'll leave first!"

"Go on, and close the door!"

Once Wang Xiaomin left, Yue Feng finally sighed in relief.

If Wang Xiaomin had lingered a bit more, Yue Feng might have impulsively agreed to it. This kid is certainly likable, and Yue Feng is just a plain person; having preferences naturally makes it impossible to treat everyone absolutely equally.

In fact, gifting the phone was something he did after being reminded by Wawa.

In Wawa's words, it's called enticing people with small favors.

How much is a phone worth? At most, less than ten thousand, but it can firmly hold onto good prospects like Wang Xiaomin; winning hearts is far more powerful than a flimsy piece of contract.

But Yue Feng originally didn't want to do it this way; in his simple understanding, hearts are exchanged with hearts, not manipulated with tricks, using too many of these tactics leads to losing the true goal, and in the long run, it's not worthwhile.

However, judging by Wang Xiaomin's behavior, Wawa's suggestion seems effective, Yue Feng really didn't want to dwell on this, so he hurried Wang Xiaomin away.

Wang Xiaomin returned to his room with the phone; just upon entering, Wang Zhen noticed.

"Yo, Xiaomin, where'd you get the new phone, even the latest iPhone 12! A version higher than mine!"

Wang Xiaomin wasn't foolish, didn't sell out Yue Feng, saying, "Sister-in-law saw my old phone's video always lagging, so she put in money to get me one! Deducted from the salary!"

"Brother Feng and Sister-in-law practically supporting you to woo that Beijing girl, huh?"

"Seems like it!"

"That's great, I just discussed with Kaizi about sponsoring you for a new phone, didn't expect Sister-in-law to act even faster!"

Hearing this warmed Wang Xiaomin's heart.

The three of them are from all over the country but have always hit it off since joining the club, growing increasingly closer, never having the kind of intrigue and deception found in other teams.

Wang Xiaomin fiddled with his just unboxed phone, asked, "Wang Zhen, let me ask you something; if you didn't have a contract now, and another club offered better conditions, would you consider leaving our club for another?"

"Switch clubs? Why are you asking? Has someone approached you privately?

Let me tell you, don't be a fool! Our benefits are more relaxed compared to other clubs! After this competition, going back means getting a formal contract change, plus the factory's strong technical support! Going out to compete, we always use the best products!"

Wang Zhen didn't directly express his view, but his meaning was clear between the lines.

"Not talking about that, just asking, if someone offered you a very high price to poach you, would you go?"

"I wouldn't! I know my own worth! Plus, I feel staying under Brother Feng is pretty great; I'm not in dire need of money either!

You haven't told me why you're asking this?"

"It's nothing, I wanted to formally take apprenticeship, Brother Feng said he doesn't take on students! So I came back to ask you!"