"It's about teaching one's own child to read and write, but there's no money in the house to do so. As soon as my brother mentioned supporting my nephew's education, my mother-in-law had the children from the second and third households join in, causing my son to fall behind till now. He can't study anymore," she lamented, "He's twelve this year."
"If he doesn't pursue schooling, it's best he learns a craft early on. With a skill in hand, one won't fear hunger wherever they go," Pei Qin said.
Zhao Hongmei wasn't stupid, hearing her suggest this, she eagerly pleaded for help with an idea, "...I've given up hope on my husband. My hopes rest on the two boys! Xiao Pei, you are capable and full of ideas, please help with a suggestion! The brothers can't end up like me in the future."
Seeing her eagerness, Pei Qin offered, "Then, send him over, let me take a look."
