The Li family compound was actually quite lively without the fourth Li.
But young and old are all worried about it, and if something is wrong in their minds, they will not be able to eat or sleep well.
Jia Xi and Jia An don't know the reason, but children are the best at watching eyes and are cautious when they are naughty.
On this day, Jiaren returned home after a long break, finally adding a bit of joy to the family.
Tao Hongying cheered up and cooked several delicious dishes.
Mrs. Li asked her eldest grandson to ask questions, for fear that he would suffer hardship in the college.
Jiaren felt warm in his heart, teasing his sister with a gentle smile and talking to his grandma.
Originally, when he first entered the academy, he was indeed ostracized and ridiculed because of his poor family.
Especially when Wu Ergou went to ask for money, the scene was very ugly.
But as time went by, he studied hard and had talent. His husband liked him and often praised him.
Most of the classmates who lived together in the college were from farm families. After getting to know each other, they made a few quarrelsome friends.
His study life was much easier because of these.
There was a severe drought this year. During such a difficult time, the family did not stop spending money on him and even often sent him food.
You must know that when the sky is on fire, the college is not short of water, but it does not have the luxury to water the vegetable garden.
Therefore, the vegetables sent from home are simply too valuable.
He honored the teacher half, and let Zaojang cook the remaining half, inviting his classmates to eat together.
This made his classmates become more kind to him and get along more harmoniously with him.
If anyone brings delicious food, he will be invited to eat it too.
Mrs. Li was happy to hear the news, and she was also satisfied with the good news. She no longer had to worry about her brother being bullied in the academy.
Jiaren's chubby little sister couldn't help but kiss her little lotus-knotted arm and asked.
"Mom, my sister will be one year old at the end of the month. Do you want to have wine at home?"
Mrs. Li nodded and took out her granddaughter's small jewelry box.
The gold collar Mrs. Sun gave her had been rubbed several times.
When the time comes, I will put it on my granddaughter, set up two banquet tables, and invite everyone in the village to have a drink.
But thinking about her son who was still outside, she sighed in her heart, and she didn't know if the fourth child could make it back.
He won't be at home when his granddaughter celebrates her 100th anniversary. It would be a real pity if she can't catch up with her when she turns one.
Jiaren doesn't know where his uncle has gone, but there's nothing dangerous about escorts.
He wanted to say a few words, but he was worried that grandma would be even more worried, so he changed his words.
"Mom, our college has opened an elementary school class again. I'm afraid we will have to recruit students in a few days. Our family is happy and safe, do you have any arrangements?"
These words were a shot in the arm, and the old lady and her son immediately drifted away. The mind was pulled back.
"Elementary school class? It's really great!"
Mrs. Li was so happy that she took her eldest grandson's hand and asked carefully.
"How many children are enrolled in Mengxue? Do they need to take a test beforehand to choose a teacher? How many children are there? Can they live in the academy?"
Jiaren was worried about his younger brother at home, so he asked for clarification before mentioning this matter.
He said, "The monthly salary is 500 yuan, which does not include food and accommodation. You need to study day and night. The selection will start in early August. There will be exams, but it shouldn't be difficult."
Mrs. Li frowned, and both grandsons went Studying is just one tael a month, and my family can afford it.
I'm not afraid of taking the test, after all, I've been studying at home for more than half a year.
It's just that this day school is a bit troublesome. It's unrealistic to pick me up and drop off at home in the morning and evening. I still have to find a way.
"There's still nearly a month left. Let me discuss it with your father and your uncle."
Jiaren nodded and didn't try to persuade him again.
He is now being provided by the family and is already very sorry.
With two more younger brothers studying, the burden on the family is too heavy.
Jiayin played with the purse on his elder brother's waist and felt worried as he listened to it from beginning to end.
I spent more than 100 taels on groceries earlier, which I thought was a lot.
But there are many people in the family, and the expenses are really too high.
I can't say, I still have to find a way to continue making money.
The land will be harvested in less than two months, and the grain cannot be sold.
On the contrary, the fruits in the space courtyard can be picked again, and I will find a way to send them to Kyoto when the time comes.
I just don't know if I can meet someone who took advantage of me like last year and sold it for dozens of taels.
Don't mention the trivial matters at home, just talk about Li Laosi and Liu Biaotou running away at high speed for three or four days.
Seeing that they were still a hundred miles away from their destination, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Liu Biao looked into the distance and saw a tea shed at the intersection of a small town not far away, so he said.
"Let's take a rest, eat some dry food, and then run there in one breath."
Li Laosi licked his chapped lips and nodded.
The two of them arrived outside the tea shed and tied their horses, and the enthusiastic young man came forward to greet them.
"Two guests, please come in and sit down. The sun is too hot."
As he spoke, he pulled the cloth on his shoulders and wiped the table.
"Bring us a pot of herbal tea, no dry food."
Liu Biaotou looked around and saw no customers, so he didn't suspect anything.
After all, it was too hot at noon. Everyone was hiding at home to enjoy the cool air, and no one was willing to go out and walk around.
The boy responded loudly and quickly delivered a pot of herbal tea.
Liu Biaotou sniffed it, tasted it and nodded.
Li Laosi drank two bowls, then exhaled a long breath, finally feeling a little relieved from the heat.
Liu Biaotou didn't drink less, and when he wanted to ask for another pot, the boy took out a pot of jelly, added minced garlic, soy sauce, etc. and stirred it.
The jelly is probably made from japonica rice pulp. It looks white and is paired with blanched vegetables. It looks delicious no matter how you look at it.
Biao Liu swallowed his saliva and wanted to have a bowl, but Li Laosi took out dry biscuits and meat sauce instead.
"Let's eat all the meat sauce. If we don't eat it, it will spoil."
Liu Biaotou looked away and started eating together with Li Laosi.
Tao Hongying's cooking skills are particularly good. The fried meat is slightly dry and fragrant, and the sauce is also salty. Mix it together and serve it with flatbread. You will never get tired of eating it.
The little boy Xu sniffed the aroma of the meat sauce and stepped forward with a smile.
"Two guests, where did you buy the meat sauce? We have newly added cold rice noodles in the store. With this meat sauce, maybe it will taste better."
Li Laosi smiled and said, "I brought it from home and bought it from outside . There's no place to sell it. I'm afraid I'm going to be disappointed!"
The waiter sighed and quickly filled two bowls of rice noodles.
"I'll give this rice noodle to you two guests to try. There are no customers today, so it will go rancid if left unattended. If it tastes good, I'll send you two guests to take care of the business."
Liu Biaotou and Li Laosi looked at each other and shook their heads. .
"Thank you, little brother. We brought a lot of dry food. It would be a pity if we didn't finish it. We will definitely try this rice noodle again when we pass by next time."
The little boy was rejected by the kindness, and his face was a little embarrassed, and he took back the bowl.
Liu Biaotou and Li Laosi ate quickly, quickly packed up their things, paid for the tea, and then continued on their way.
Not far away, there is a hilltop with a small river at the foot of the hill.
The two horses were a little thirsty, so they went straight over and drank a lot of water.
Li Laosi and Liu Biaotou simply jumped down to wash their hands and faces to cool down.
"This escort trip was hard, but fortunately the drought is over, otherwise it would be a problem to find water to drink on the way."
"Yes, God is merciful."
The two chatted for a few words, then pulled the horses and continued on their way.
At this moment, something unexpected happened.
An arrow shot out from the mountain forest and headed straight for the two of them.