在齐如山先生的引荐下，郑星垣（荥阳少主）拜尚和玉为师，这一刻ously in the "New Prosperity Building" on Xuan Nanxiangchang Road. Attendees of this momentous occasion included esteemed figures such as萧长华、程继先、尚小云、金少山、郝寿臣, and 时慧宝. The bond between master and apprentice was so close that it felt like a familial relationship, with 郑星垣 often entrusting Hou Yongkui to deliver gifts to his teacher.
According to legend, as a token of gratitude for his mentor's guidance, 郑星垣 presented his teacher with a valuable gift—a deed to a property—ensuring that his beloved teacher would have a comfortable and peaceful living space. By the 1940s, Zheng had settled in Hong Kong, marking the end of their time together as they parted ways in tears. They never met again after that fateful day.