The Rubik's Cube was sold, and An Dalin's old face looked somewhat listless and dazed. Ever since he sent the person away, he had been leaning against the kang (a heated brick bed) and seemed a bit absent-minded.
Anle clearly sensed that An Dalin was acting strangely, and with a smile, she slipped from the outer room into the inner room and climbed onto the kang (a heated brick bed).
"Grandpa, what's wrong? You made money selling the Rubik's Cube, but you don't seem happy."
An Dalin came to his senses, sighed, and frowned with worry.
“Making a lot of money is naturally a happy thing. So every day, I go to that town to set up a stall. After these few days, I watch the money go into my pocket every day. Every day, so many people surround me. It feels so good. Now that I'm rid of this block of wood, I feel empty inside.”
The thought that I wouldn't have to go to town to set up a stall anymore made me feel uneasy.
Anle blinked. "Well, these past few days, Grandpa has been setting up a stall in town, and he does look quite energetic, almost like he's gotten a few years younger."
Needless to say, she always has a smile on her face.
This old man, he probably still isn't used to being alone, and still prefers to join in the fun and crowds.
Having something to do is probably better for them.
He scratched his head, wondering if he should bring out some playing cards or mahjong sets so his grandfather could play with them.
But if that's the case, we'll also need to get a shop for his grandfather.
Oh, right, chess!
This is perfect for older people to play with, as it allows them to meet a lot of people.
I just don't know if they have this kind of thing here!
Anyway, let's ask first.
"Grandpa, do you have chess in our town?"
An Dalin was taken aback. He pondered for a moment with a thoughtful look in his old eyes, and then asked.
"What is that thing?"
Anle was taken aback by the question, then gestured and described it to An Dalin, finally understanding from An Dalin that there was no such thing as chess here.
He immediately patted his chest and smiled as he assured An Dalin.
"Grandpa, don't worry, you definitely won't be idle. I plan to use this 200 taels of silver to buy those two shops. With the rest of the silver, I'll have Dad find you a shop, and get you a shop too so you can open your own shop."
"Nonsense! At my age, why would I still be running a shop?"
Anle explained with a smile, "No nonsense, no nonsense at all. This shop is definitely suitable for you to open."
This is also a gift from the gods, even more fun than the Rubik's Cube!
I've been keeping it safe and haven't taken it out yet. After dinner tonight, I'll teach you how to play. Once I've taught you, I'll open a shop for you, and you can go and manage it. All the profits will be yours."
Of course, she can't keep this business going for long. Once everyone in town figures it out and starts doing it themselves, her shop will definitely go out of business. After all, isn't it easy to get a chess set made at a carpenter's shop?
But she'll figure out a way to change it to another business later!
After dinner, the family sat together, excitedly playing the chess set that Anle had brought out. An Dalin struggled to learn, but the younger children played enthusiastically alongside him. "Little sister, this thing is so much fun! It's much more fun than that wooden block. Playing together is so much more interesting than playing alone."
If Shoushan comes to our house, I can play with him and Shoushan together.
Upon hearing An Yi mention An Shoushan, An Le's eyes lit up.
"Great idea! Then, Third Brother, you can invite him over to our house to play. I'll also get you a smaller one so you two can play together. That way, you won't be bored anymore. You can study together and play together. It sounds wonderful."
That way she could see that fair-skinned boy every day, and he would be quite a sight to behold.
An Yi had no idea that An Le was hiding such a secret thought. Upon hearing An Le say this, she was moved to tears.
"Little sister, you've become so good to us now. You think of the family in everything you do. You don't cause trouble anymore, you can earn money for the family, and you care about everyone more."
Little sister, you've become much more sensible since you bumped your head.
Upon hearing An Yi mention the topic of bumping one's head, An Le became somewhat disinterested and unenthusiastic. Why bring up this head-bumping incident after so much time had passed?
Whenever this matter is brought up, she always feels a little uneasy.
Although this was her own secret and no one knew it, she always felt that if it were ever exposed, she would probably not be regarded as a celestial maiden, but as a demoness and tied to a cross and burned.
The scene was too horrific for her to imagine.
Anle subtly changed the subject with a smile on her face.
"Oh, right, Third Brother and Second Brother, you two stay here and play with Grandpa. Dad and I finished making that skateboard. We just need to finish the last few details. It'll be done soon."
Then all that's left is to go to the blacksmith's shop, pick up the custom-made parts, and install them.
Qiao Qiuniang sat on a wooden stump sewing shoes, watching her two sisters lying on the kang (a heated brick bed) clutching their books, unwilling to let go.
"Eldest brother and fourth brother, you two shouldn't be reading so late at night, it'll hurt your eyes."
An Ning smiled and said without looking up, "Mother, the Meng father and son said that we must memorize all these characters today, because there will be a test tomorrow."
My older sister and I don't want to get beaten by Master Meng every day like my cousin.
An Yi gets excited whenever this is mentioned.
"Hey, Dad, Mom, do you know how Master Meng scolded An Tai in school? He said he was a hopeless case, a good-for-nothing."
Their second uncle and aunt paid such expensive tuition fees for them, but they just wasted their days there, and not a single word they were taught could be written correctly.
I don't know what's going on in his head all day, all he does is hang out with Li Dapang and fight crickets.
Li Dapang has only been at school for a few days, but he's already corrupted everyone. I think if Li Dapang's mother finds out, she'll definitely come to my second aunt's house and they'll end up fighting.
Qiao Qiuniang glared at An Yi, "How can you talk like that? You keep calling him An Tai. He's your cousin. Don't be so disrespectful."
An Yi reluctantly pouted and muttered something.
"Tch, so what if they crawled out a few days earlier than me?"
An Ning sighed, seemingly a little unwilling.
"Although he was born a few days earlier than us, he is still our older brother. Third brother, you must never call your cousin by his name in front of Master Meng at school, or Master Meng will scold you for not knowing manners."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
