Chapter 155: Reluctant
The Gu family had four children studying in the Luo family school. Gu Yan studied with another teacher, while Niuniu, Gu Zhao and Gu Yun all learned to read with Mr. Zhang.
As for why Gu Mingda kept this secret, it was simple. Firstly, giving money to the master was tainted with the smell of money and it was not easy to talk about it openly. Secondly, after all, he was asking the master to take extra care of his daughter, so it was even more inappropriate to make this matter public.
But Mr. Zhang seemed to be certain of this point and still took the money, but did nothing at all.
Niu Niu has always been sensible. Whenever she encounters something she doesn't understand, she asks Gu Yan and Luo Zhang in class instead of bringing the questions home.
Because of this coincidence, Mr. Zhang has been enjoying the benefits for so long.
"How could Mr. Zhang do this? That was money my family earned with great effort..." Niu Niu felt very sorry for the money.
Part of the family’s money comes from the braised food shop, and part is earned by Gu Mingda himself.
No matter which one, it’s not easy to earn.
Luo Zhang was also at a loss at this time. Mr. Zhang was hired by the Luo family. Although he came mainly to teach Fang Yuan, he took other people's money but ignored and treated other people's daughter coldly. This did not seem like a gentleman at all.
If you think about it carefully, the Luo family also has a reputation for not being able to judge people well.
Although Luo Zhang was willful, he was never irresponsible. He took the initiative to say, "Niuniu, don't worry. Our Luo family will definitely give your father an explanation for this matter."
Niu Niu nodded, but when she left Luo's house, the smile on her face looked very forced.
Grandpa Luo was reluctant to leave Niuniu either, and said, "Niuniu, during the time you were not at home, Grandpa Luo felt that eating was boring."
Niuniu was not a child who would embarrass others in public. She buried Mr. Zhang's matter in her heart, cheered herself up, and said, "Grandpa Luo, my mother said that only by eating more can I grow up quickly."
These childish words made Grandpa Luo laugh out loud. He said, "I am already old, if I grow up I will become an old witch."
Niuniu said seriously: "Even if you won't continue to grow up, you still have to eat well. When your stomach is full, you will feel warm all over and as happy as if you drank honey."
For Niu Niu, eating is the top priority in life.
Mr. Luo patted her little head, sighed, and said, "I wish I were as easily satisfied as you."
Niuniu looked at him puzzledly and said, "Isn't it good enough to have food to eat? Grandpa Luo, what else do you want?"
When Mr. Luo heard this, he was stunned.
He was once a poor scholar, worrying about the next meal after the last one. His life was obviously getting better and better, but he had more and more thoughts and became more and more worried. The older he got, the more he wanted everything.
"Having food and drink and sleeping in a warm bed is like a god's life. There's no point in worrying about other things, Grandpa Luo." Niu Niu said innocently.
Grandpa Luo asked back, "Niuniu, are you saying that Grandpa Luo is daydreaming all the time?"
Niuniu nodded hesitantly and said, "Grandpa Luo, Grandpa Sun said that the most important thing for people is to live in the present. You are so knowledgeable, you must understand this principle better than me."
Gu Mingda stopped him softly: "Niuniu."
It’s not that Gu Mingda felt that his daughter said something wrong, but some people don’t like to hear the truth, and he was afraid of causing Mr. Luo to dislike Niu Niu.
Mr. Luo waved his hand, chuckled, and said, "Zhongde, Niuniu is right. Having food and drink is something that even a god wouldn't trade for. I'm just thinking too much."
He was worried about both his grandson and his son. He was afraid that his grandson would not succeed in his studies and that his son would not have a smooth career in Beijing. Now Luo Zhang was the only child in the family, and he was afraid that he would be kidnapped like last time, and even this only child would not be saved.
I carry a heavy burden every day. Even after retirement, I can't rest. It would be strange if I could eat.
His health was deteriorating, and others were afraid of his power and did not dare to say many things.
Now that Niu Niu said it so simply, to Mr. Luo's ears, he felt it was a wake-up call.
"Our Niuniu is the one who thinks things through. Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Grandpa Luo, I was thinking in the wrong direction." Grandpa Luo's face was full of emotion.
Niuniu nodded vigorously: "Yes, Grandpa Luo, my mother always said that her first hope is that I live a healthy and happy life, and secondly, she hopes that I can have a promising future, so I play well when I play, and study hard when I study. She always praises me for being smart."
Looking at the proud look on the little girl's face, Mr. Luo couldn't help laughing again.
"Now that your mother has a happy pill like you, she will definitely have no worries. Unlike me, your brother Luo Zhang never smiles all day long and always makes me angry." said Grandpa Luo.
Every time she mentioned Zhang Yunniang, Niuniu's face was filled with happiness. She couldn't help but straighten herself up and said, "My mother also said that I'm doing well now. She said that I won't cause any trouble at all and that I'm the best and most obedient daughter!"
Gu Mingda tapped his daughter's forehead gently: "Have you forgotten what I taught you? You should be humble?"
Niuniu gave Gu Mingda a sly smile and said, "Dad also said that people should be honest. That's what mom said!"
After the father and daughter left the Luo family, Mr. Luo reached out and wiped the tears from his eyes, and said to Luo Zhang: "Niuniu is so well-behaved and sensible, why can't she be my granddaughter-in-law? Such a good child, I look forward to seeing her every day."
When Luo Zhang heard this, his ears started burning again.
"Grandpa, I'm only a few years old, don't keep talking about this!"
Seeing that his grandson was already angry, Grandpa Luo stopped teasing the child and said, "In the past two years since I returned to Guang'an County, the most interesting people I have met are the Gu family. Unfortunately, they are about to go to Beijing, and life will be boring again."
Luo Zhang lowered his head when he heard this. He also knew why the old man returned to Guang'an County after retiring.
If he didn't dislike his stepmother, Mr. Luo would not have left his son and traveled thousands of miles back to his hometown.
"Grandpa, how about we go back to the capital as well?" Luo Zhang said softly.
Mr. Luo looked surprised and said, "Don't you want to go back?"
"I'll have to go back sooner or later anyway..."
Grandpa Luo looked at his precious grandson, who was looking around with a guilty look on his face, and asked, "Are you returning to Beijing for your family? Or for Niuniu?"
Luo Zhang immediately said: "I am returning to Beijing for myself... Of course, Gu Yan is also a very good classmate."
Mr. Luo did not question his hypocrisy and said, "Wait a little longer. There will be a Tongsheng exam next spring. Your teacher also said that you and A'Yan can both try to take part."
Seeing that Mr. Luo took the initiative to mention his own teacher, Luo Zhang went straight to the point: "Grandpa, Mr. Zhang, who taught Fang Yuan, is not a gentleman."
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