The village chief smiled, clicked his pipe and pot, and nodded at the gentlemen.
"That's good. From now on, the boys in the village won't have to worry about wives. I'm afraid that all the good girls from far and near will want to marry in."
Everyone thought about the same thing and laughed, "Then our girls are probably more popular. Since childhood, I just earn work points, and even in exchange for the dowry, it's very rich."
"Don't let outsiders go to other people's fields. It's better for our daughter to marry in this village, but we can't take advantage of the boy from another village."
"Yes, we will do it in autumn. The school is being built, and my daughter will also go to school and learn arithmetic by then."
The men were squatting in one place, worrying that their wives would not get drunk, and talking about the future. They were all smiling. .
Don't be afraid of hardship in life, just be afraid of not being able to achieve your goals.
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Not long after Li Laosi stepped into the house carrying the half-drunk Tao Hongying on his back, Li Laoer also came back with Jiaren Jiayi.
The three men all had smiles on their faces, and Jiaren rarely acted like a child, talking about the good things of Luo'an Academy around grandma.
"Grandma, the academy is just outside the Yunwu Mountain a dozen miles east of Xindu. The scenery is particularly beautiful. There is also a small town outside the academy, which is very lively. Many gentlemen in the academy eat in small shops like the students, and they are very easy-going. Look. Many students are still holding guqin and flute. I heard that everyone who enters the academy must learn the same musical instrument."
Mrs. Li listened carefully, and the smile on her face never fell. She didn't care if the academy was good or not. If she could make her grandson so happy, she had to go.
Jiayin sat in his eldest brother's arms, beaming with joy as he listened to what he said. He was also happy for his eldest brother.
This is what young people should be like, wanton and open-minded, not as deep as an ancient well without waves.
Perhaps realizing that he was too excited, Jiaren blushed and whispered, "Grandma, did I say too much? But this college is really good."
"Not much, not much. Grandma is happy. Wait until you go to school. When the time comes, grandma will see you off in person, and when you have good classmates, she will also bring you to our house to play." Mrs. Li smiled and patted her grandson on the shoulder.
However, Li Laoer said next to him, "The college's training is not cheap, it costs sixty taels a year. Food, accommodation, etc., added together, I am afraid it will cost one hundred taels."
Mrs. Li immediately waved her hand and responded, "If our family was still worried before, we are not afraid now. The annual dividends in the valley are at least three to four hundred taels, and there are also melon fields. Those are precious things, and they can definitely be sold for a lot of money. It is enough for me no matter what. Your grandson is studying."
After that, she took Jiaren's hand and told her: "Jiaren, when you go to college, concentrate on your studies and don't worry about anything else. Grandma is not the only grandson of yours, and I can't only love you. If your Shu Xiu really can't get it out of the house, I will definitely tell you that everyone will find a solution together. So, don't worry too much and study hard, you know?"
Jiayin also nodded his head and shook his hands. The gold bracelet on her hand jingled, "Brother, Fu Niu has money, let me read to you!"
The little girl's arms were as fat as lotus joints, white and covered with gold bracelets, very cute.
The whole family couldn't help laughing. Jiaren kissed his sister's arm and said, "Okay, my eldest brother is short of money, so I'll ask you to borrow it. When you get married, my eldest brother will pay you back tenfold!"
"Okay! "Jiayin proudly raised her chin and looked at Mr. Li, "My second uncle also said that doing business is difficult, look how easy it is for me."
The family couldn't stop laughing, and Mrs. Li gently knocked on her granddaughter's head. , "Little girl, you robbed your brother, what kind of business is that?"
The evening breeze blew by, bringing with it a touch of coolness that was not there during the day, and also spread the laughter of everyone far away.
Mr. Wen didn't keep the Li family waiting long, and rushed over at dusk three days later.
The Li family happened to be serving dinner, and Tao Hongying quickly added two dishes before inviting Mr. Wen to the table.
Mr. Wen asked Wen Hai to bring in two baskets. One contained most of the eggs, and the other contained two hens.
"Junior sister asked me to bring this along. Her village is digging a lotus pond. I'm afraid it will take a few days to come here."
"Digging a lotus pond?" Mrs. Li was surprised and asked, "This is not a small job. Do you have enough manpower? "
It's enough," Mr. Wen said with a smile, "Auntie doesn't know something. Some of the people in her village are recruited by the Marquis Mansion. They find some heavy work for these people and take the opportunity to see what kind of character they are, lazy and slippery." We're going to kick him out."
Then everyone felt relieved and sat down together to start eating.
After dinner, the table was cleared, and everyone drank tea together. Mr. Wen said, "I have made arrangements for the college. Jiaren can just go directly there in three days."
As he spoke, he took a piece of tea from his arms. post.
"When you get to the gate of the college, just give the post to the disciple. Of course, someone will greet you, and I will go and have a look when I have free time. But most of the time, Jiaren has to rely on himself to get along with his classmates, adapt to the schoolwork, and take care of his own food and accommodation. In your heart Be prepared."
Jiaren quickly took the post with both hands and solemnly thanked him.
The Li family were all happy for Jiaren. Zhao Yuru said, "I'll rush over the next two days to sew two new clothes for Jiaren."
Tao Hongying also said, "I'll fry a can of meat sauce for Jiaren and make more." Dry noodles can be used to cushion the stomach in case the food is not to your liking."
Li Laoer also smiled and said, "Mom, I'll send Jiaren there when the time comes."
The good news has been eager to try, but she has been depressed for a long time and has been looking forward to it for a long time. Go out for a walk.
At this moment, she hugged her grandma's neck, twisting her chubby little body like a twist, "Miscellaneous, Fu Niu is going, she is going!"
The old lady also wanted to see where her eldest grandson would study in the future, and was attracted by her precious granddaughter. When the trouble failed, he quickly surrendered, "Okay, okay, when the time comes, whoever can put down their work can follow."
Jia An Jiaxi had been looking forward to it for a long time, and when they heard this, they immediately Jump up.
"Oh, we're going out to play!"
"Send my eldest brother to school!"
Everyone was amused. The two naughty boys worked as waiters in the valley. It was most convenient for them to be lazy, so they had to follow them.
Mrs. Li remembered something and said to Mr. Wen, "Sir, the village is going to build a school in the autumn. We cannot let these boys just work as waiters in the valley for the rest of their lives. Do you have a suitable candidate? Can you help our village find one?"
Mr. Wen nodded, "I also pay attention to it on weekdays. Take a look and I will definitely find the right one."
"Great, these boys are like wild horses. They need to be put on a halter to be more honest."
The family members chatted a little more, and Mr. Wen After thinking about it, he said: "Auntie, the fourth child told me a few days ago that he wanted to check on a family in Liushu Alley in the south of the city. I sent Ye Hai to inquire. The Wang family is a side branch and the direct descendant of an old family. There are indeed many officials and scholars. I also have a colleague who is from the Wang family. He made some insinuations and asked some questions..."
The old lady nervously grabbed the armrest of the chair, trembling her lips for a while before asking, "That person from the Wang family... But my boss?"