Respecting teachers has always been a tradition in China. Yang Shi was a philosopher in the Northern Song Dynasty. One day, he and his schoolmates had different (idea) on a question. To get a correct answer, he went to visit Cheng Yi, the famous philosopher. At Cheng's house, however, the guarding kid told him that Mr. Cheng was meditating(冥想) in his room and asked him to go back. Yang refused (leave), so the kid left him alone and went in.
After a while, it began to snow (heavy). The little boy came out again and reminded Yang Mr. Cheng might spend the whole afternoon meditating. He invited Yang to warm (he) in the house to avoid the wind and snow. Yang kept standing in the snow and waiting outside in order that he could ask Cheng's opinion on the question.
As soon as Cheng finished meditating, the boy reported that Yang (wait) outside. When Cheng heard this, he came out to see Yang. When the door was opened, everyone was (shock). The snow was more than foot deep, but Yang stood still, without moving his feet. "Young man, why are you so silly? You could have come again someday!"Cheng took Yang to the room at once.
Cheng was very moved and accepted Yang his student because of Yang's politeness and efforts. He told Yang all his philosophical thoughts. That made a big difference to Yang's life. Later, Yang really learned a lot and made great contributions to his country.
