Liu Xiaoqiao glared at An Le, "Le-wa, that's not how it works. Those who are skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting are superior to others."
Those people from prominent families are so dignified!
They are truly incomparable to us who toil in the dirt.
Take Miss Du from this town, for example.
Do you think the girls in our village can compare to the beauty and demeanor of Miss Du from that prominent family?
Anle shook her head. Their family backgrounds and social circumstances were different; how could they be compared?
It can only be said that each has its own strengths.
She is someone who is good at being pampered, raising children, and treated like a hothouse flower.
A person skilled in managing a household was treated like a weed battered by wind and rain.
These are not even the same variety, okay?
The two are naturally incomparable.
Seeing Anle obediently shake her head, Liu Xiaoqiao assumed that she understood.
"But if this Miss Du is compared to the young ladies of other prominent families, she would be outshone."
That would be the difference between a girl from a modest family and a lady from a wealthy family; someone from a modest family would be too unpresentable.
Anle shrugged. "Auntie, that's not necessarily true!"
Every inch has its shortcomings, and every foot has its strengths.
Similarly, you can't compare people; otherwise, life would be unbearable.
"Le Wa Zi, you're still young and don't understand these things."
If it's really as you say, then why did your aunt spend a lot of money to find a teacher in this town who knows how to play the zither for Xianya?
We were just hoping she could learn a skill to support herself and marry into a good family.
Anle paused in her banana-eating motion and stared at Liu Xiaoqiao in surprise.
"Auntie, what did you say? Learning the piano? Anxian?"
"Yes, your grandfather came to our door today to talk about this."
In front of your third grandmother and the others, they made fun of your aunt for having money to pay for Xian'er's piano lessons.
And that's why your third grandmother's family slunk away.
When he left, his face was really dark; he probably went to settle scores with your aunt.
Manyi is a troublemaker, spoiled rotten by your third grandmother's family since she was little. I bet she'll end up fighting with your aunt.
An Ning pouted, her words carrying a hint of sourness.
"With Anxian's skills, why would she even bother learning the zither?"
It's just a waste of money.
I think she just wants to rise to the top, to transform from a pheasant into a phoenix.
It's all because my cousins told me that a famous musician in the city was recruiting students, and I wanted to become a disciple of that famous family!
Hmph, with her skills, it's just wishful thinking.
"The musicians from prestigious families aren't blind; why would they accept someone like her?"
Anle made a joking remark.
"Ugh, why does it smell so sour?"
"Get lost, what's with the sourness? I didn't say anything wrong." An Ning rolled her eyes at An Le and turned her head to clean the blender.
Anle raised an eyebrow.
"Hey Fourth Sister, you wouldn't happen to want to learn the zither and become a student of some prestigious family, would you?"
An Ning stammered, her face flushed.
"I'd like to, but they'd have to be willing to take me on, wouldn't they?"
Anle chuckled as she played with the apple in her hand.
"If you want to learn the zither, Fourth Sister, we can spend money to hire a zither player for you to play with."
"If you want to become a disciple of some prestigious family, then there's nothing I can do. You'll have to earn it through your own abilities."
As soon as Anle finished speaking, Qiao Qiuniang came in from outside the door and glared at Anle, "Why did you hire a musician? The money you earn isn't even enough for you to squander. You're just making a mess of things."
Anle shrugged innocently.
"Mom, I'm not being silly!"
Inviting a musician to learn the zither is also a way to cultivate one's character!
If it's a personal hobby, then of course I'll sponsor and support it.
"Our family isn't short of money to hire a musician. As long as Fourth Sister is happy with the money, I'm happy to!" Even her aunt can afford it, so it's naturally no problem for her.
An Ning was moved, her big eyes shining, and she secretly tugged at An Le's sleeve, whispering in his ear.
"Little sister, are you really willing to spend money to hire a musician for me?"
"Fourth Sister, what kind of silly question is that?"
Of course!
When I spend money on you guys, have I ever felt bad about it?
Anle pretended to poke his eyeballs with two fingers, lazily humming, "When I was spending money on you guys, did I even blink?"
An Ning grinned, cupping her face in her hands and smiling like a flower.
"Yes, yes, yes, what my little sister says is true. Every time she spends money on us, she doesn't just take out her silver without even thinking about it."
"Well... how about you hire a musician for us, little sister, so my older sister and I can learn together?" After saying that, she seemed to remember something and quickly added.
"Ah...of course, my little sister is learning too."
"Forget it, I don't want to learn any of those fancy things." Anle waved his hand with a lack of interest.
"But I don't know where to find a musician, Auntie. Do you know where to find one?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoqiao and Qiao Qiuniang stared at Anle in disbelief.
"What? Le Wa Zi, are you really going to spend money to hire a musician for your sister?"
"Lewa, you're really making a fool of yourself!"
Aren't they all still in school?
After school, you sisters are busy making pastries. How do you have time to practice the piano?
"Mom, isn't your aunt helping you with making the pastries?"
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