Mr. Liu was, after all, a man of letters, and Chu Lingguang was a Martial Scholar who had even taken first place in South City. It was a foregone conclusion that he would pass the examination to become a Martial Arts Scholar, serve as an official in the imperial court, and become a Military General.
Furthermore, Chu Lingguang had spoken politely, brought a gift, and hadn't used his status to pressure him. He had even made Gui apologize and admit his mistake. How could Mr. Liu possibly refuse? He immediately agreed to let Gui return to his studies the next day.
Chu Lingguang was overjoyed. He said to Mr. Liu, "Ever since I was young, I've heard that studying can change one's destiny. It's just a shame that while my name is Lin Guang, my mind isn't quite as bright. I can't help you with teaching and educating, Mr. Liu, but if there's anything else you need, please don't hesitate to ask for my help."
Giving a gift was only the first step.
