It was the second watch of the night, the plea in pink.
**...***
"Dad, I've been inquiring about this matter," Lian Shouxin said, pausing his work for a moment, "I haven't heard of any family wanting to hire for a tutor yet."
"I haven't received any word either," Old Master Lian took puffs of his dry pipe, "Old Fourth, you need to be more dedicated to this.... It doesn't matter if it's farther away from home."
"Ok, Dad, I'll remember to keep asking around," Lian Shouxin replied.
"Your older brother is not cut out for farm work. After studying for so many years, it shouldn't be for nothing. Becoming a tutor can support the family," Old Master Lian added.
"Once your older brother's age-based exam results come out this year, if he does well, others might come to us to hire a teacher," Lian Shouxin said.
"Hmm," Old Master Lian nodded, a smile forming at the corner of his mouth. Lian Shouxin's words were music to his ears; he too was looking forward to that day.
