In some cases, Xue Yuning would refer to her grandfather as "teacher." First, she didn't want others to think she achieved her success through her grandfather's connections. Second, while outsiders knew Xue Yuning was Qi Wanhai's apprentice, they didn't know she was also his granddaughter.
From a young age, her grandfather taught her antique and treasure appraisal, but she was not particularly talented. Despite working hard and making a name for herself in the antique appraisal world, her achievements never disappointed him, but they never fully satisfied him either. Many people had wanted to become her grandfather's disciples but were turned down. Now that her grandfather was actively seeking to take on a disciple, could she not be surprised?
"Hmph!" The old man snorted and didn't reply.
