Chapter 47 The Little Fish Project

After giving the instructions and returning, Liu Yun looked at Qin Tianhai and couldn't help but say, "Qin Tianhai, you really surprised me. If you had worked harder these past two years and passed the exam, it would have caused a sensation throughout Liuzhou City."

Qin Tianhai smiled shyly: "I wouldn't dare. It's not certain yet. I'll do my best."

He never completed the exam, so he doesn't know if his writing is still up to standard. He's been a farmer for decades, and his insights and understanding have changed.

He was just taking a gamble; he was simply unwilling to give up.

Whether it works out or not can be discussed later; as long as I give it my all in the present, I won't have any regrets.

"Brother Liu, it's getting late, I should head back."

Qin Tianhai had finished his work, so he got up to say goodbye.

“Your willingness to do this already surpasses that of many others. Where are you staying now? I’ll have someone take you back.”

Liu Yun asked politely.

"No need, my daughter sells food on South Street, I'll go there."

Qin Tianhai smiled and politely declined, bowing slightly in farewell.

"Alright then, take care, and come visit again sometime."

Liu Yun knew that Qin Tianhai didn't want to trouble him too much, so he didn't say much. However, he really liked Qin Tianhai, so he invited him to come over often when he had time.

This is a scholar nearing fifty years old taking the imperial examination. He's over fifty, more than halfway through his life. How interesting is that?

Qin Tianhai nodded, then turned and headed towards the street corner.

Liu Yun kept watching until Qin Tianhai's figure disappeared from sight. Then he said to the waiter, "Did you see that? Your boss was just as outstanding and refined when he was young!"

Although I've gained weight now...

"Master, you now possess an exceptional demeanor and are destined for a life of wealth and honor."

The young and clever guy praised him with a smile.

"If he's good with words, he'll get an extra three hundred coins as a reward. Remember him, right? When I'm not around, if there are no problems with the books he brings back, settle the money with him promptly. He can choose whatever books he wants to copy."

Liu Yun chuckled happily. Everyone loves to hear nice words, and he was no exception. But while listening to the compliments, he didn't forget the important matter at hand.

The man nodded repeatedly, assuring him that he would leave it to him and guarantee there would be no mistakes.

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When Qin Tianhai returned to South Street, Qin's family had already sold almost everything.

"Take a break, I'll do it."

Qin Tianhai told Qin Shi to rest for a while and have some water, while he weighed the guests and received them.

Qin asked with a smile, "Father, have you finished your business?"

Qin Tianhai smiled and nodded: "It's done, very smoothly."

Qin was relieved: "That's good. Father, you should rest for a while. I'm not tired."

She didn't feel tired at all. There were so many customers that she was overjoyed. Everyone was smiling and praising her darling.

“Your father has been idle all day. You’ve been busy for most of the day, so you should rest.”

Without saying a word, Qin Tianhai took over the job.

Qin had no choice but to sit down, and Qin Jin'an immediately offered her a water bag: "Mother, have some water."

Qin felt a warmth in her heart: "My darling, are you tired? Are you sleepy? Are you hungry?"

Her precious child is so well-behaved and sensible, so sensible that it breaks your heart.

Qin Jin'an shook his head.

Qin still fed Qin Jin'an water and took out an egg.

Qin Jin'an exclaimed in surprise, "Why are there still eggs?"

Madam Qin smiled and said, "It was conjured up by Mother."

Because she discovered that her sweet child liked to eat boiled eggs, and thinking that he would get hungry easily when he was out, she boiled an extra egg and brought it with her today.

Thinking about the past, Qin felt filled with guilt.

But it all vanished in an instant, because now her precious baby has someone who loves him, and they will love him together with her.

Qin Jin'an ate the egg, feeling incredibly satisfied.

The aroma of the eggs warmed her heart.

After resting for a while, Qin Shi helped out. Now, Qin Jin'an didn't need to do anything; Qin Shi would always add an extra chopstick after weighing the food.

This behavior makes diners feel very comfortable.

After all the snacks were sold out and everything was packed up, Qin Jin'an said, "Grandpa, Mom, I want to walk around a bit, preferably to see a fortune-telling place."

Qin asked in surprise, "My dear child, why are you looking at all this?"

Qin Tianhai was also taken aback. He met Qin Jin'an's gaze and saw the determination in the child's eyes. He asked gently, "Yu Bao, do you know what you're doing?"

Qin Jin'an nodded: "I know. I do what I can, and then I can eat shiny things, and then I feel comfortable."

Qin Jin'an told the truth without hiding anything.

She's still a child, and the things she has to do can't possibly go unnoticed by her family.

During her time at the Qin family, she realized that important matters in this family were discussed and decided upon together.

"Do what you can that makes you feel good?"

Qin Tianhai fell into deep thought.

Qin Jin'an nodded.

"Grandpa, my health won't get better with just medicine. I don't want to be a burden to Mom. I want to take care of her too."

Qin Jin'an felt a lump in her throat. She knew her health was poor, and the expensive medicine she was taking cost a lot of money. Her mother had worked very hard for her.

She didn't want to be like the Su family, enjoying the fruits of her mother's labor while ignoring her contributions.

She hoped that she could tell her mother her feelings directly, instead of keeping them hidden.

"You will never be a burden; you are your mother's most beloved treasure."

Qin Shi hugged Qin Jin'an and choked up as she spoke.

Qin Tianhai was deeply moved. Her daughter's greatest misfortune was marrying the wrong person, but her greatest fortune was giving birth to this daughter.

"Yu Bao, let's go, Grandpa will show you around."

Qin Tianhai took Qin Jin'an's hand and said gently.

Qin wanted to go with them, but Qin Tianhai said, "Don't worry, Yu Bao, I'll take you. Go buy whatever you need, so you can come home earlier."

Qin hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

Qin Jin'an smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mom. I'll behave myself and not run around. Grandpa's here, so I'm not afraid."

Madam Qin smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Qin Jin'an took Qin Tianhai's hand and left together.

Once they were out of sight, Qin Jin'an said, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Her grandfather was so clever; he knew she didn't want her mother to come along, and he knew she didn't want her mother to worry too much.

Qin Tianhai smiled helplessly: "Yu Bao, you are my daughter's child. No matter what, we all hope you are doing well. You have great wisdom, so do whatever you want."

This child is extraordinary; perhaps her birth has a mission.

However, as long as she is a member of the family, they will always protect her.

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Qin Jin'an didn't know if what she was doing was right or wrong. She just didn't want to be sickly all the time, and she didn't want her illness to become a reason for the Su family to manipulate her mother.

She didn't know why she was reincarnated as a human, or whether she could return to the realm of gods after death. All she wanted was to live a healthy life in this one.

Qin Tianhai and Qin Jin'an stopped to look at the fortune-telling stalls as they passed by. Qin Jin'an couldn't read, so she asked a little shyly, "Grandpa, what does it say on that flag?"