Mr. Han is not a procrastinating person. After resting for a day at Zhuangzi, he devoted himself to teaching the next day.
Since the grain seeds used in Zhuangzi and the Wounded Soldier Village this year were all high-yield grain seeds that Tian An and Zhao Yiming moved out of the space, and the climate was pretty good, both sides had a bumper harvest.
The harvest was plentiful, and Tian An was generous. He not only left enough food for each family to last through the winter, but also paid them a 30% higher wage than the market rate for their labor. Even the women could do some manual labor to earn some money to supplement their family income.
All in all, life with Tian An was like a paradise compared to their previous days when they had no food to eat.
The family had enough food to eat and some extra money. When they learned that Mr. Han was going to open a private school, they sent all their children there.
And there were not only boys, there were also a few little girls, even Tian Caihe and Tian Caiping from Tian Mingcai's family were among them.
Originally, Tian An thought that the villagers had become more aware, but later he realized that it was because of him.
Because she led everyone to a life they had never dared to imagine before, everyone saw in her abilities that were no less than men's, and they began to feel that women were no less capable than men. If their own daughters could also go to school, could they also become as capable as Tian An?
The girls had always envied their brothers for being able to go to school. Now that they had this rare opportunity, they cherished it doubly. Not only did they study hard, they also surpassed all the boys.
After hearing the news, the villagers became more certain of their decision.
Families who sent their daughters to school walked around the village with their backs straighter than before because their children had good grades.
Many families in the village had daughters, and seeing this, they also sent their daughters to school. "You act like everyone else doesn't have daughters, so proud of yourself."
As more girls came, Mr. Han taught the boys and girls separately. However, the teaching content and requirements were the same, including occasional exams, which were also conducted together, and the students were ranked together.
The girls in this class became the prototype of the later women's college.
Of course, this is all later.
Since the private school opened, villagers can hear the sound of reading coming from it every day.
Whenever there is free time, someone will quietly stand not far away and secretly observe their children in class.
If I see my child listening attentively and studying diligently, I'll cut up two ounces of meat and make a delicious stew in the evening. But if I find my child looking around and not paying attention in class, I'll inevitably make stir-fried pork and bamboo shoots when I get home that night.
That day, when Tian Anzheng, Uncle Yonghui and Old Man Luo were checking the grain in the warehouse, they heard cursing sounds mixed with the crying of children from afar.
Seeing Tian An's curiosity, Uncle Yonghui explained, "It must be the grandson of Old Li next door who's causing trouble again. Don't worry, we're used to it."
Old Man Luo laughed and said, "What kind of trouble could he get into in school all day? He must have been not paying attention in class and was unlucky enough to be caught by Old Man Li."
Uncle Yonghui sighed, "This kid, too, finally got the chance to go to school, why doesn't he know how to cherish it?"
Old Man Luo also nodded. "That child seems quite smart, but he doesn't focus on studying. I'm afraid he'll have to dig for food in the fields like us in the future!"
Tian An retracted his gaze and said with a smile, "Studying is not the only way out. There are top talents in every profession. Perhaps his talent is not here. If he finds the right direction in the future, he may be able to soar to the sky."
"It's getting late, let's go back!"
On the way, Uncle Yonghui asked, "An'an, apart from the grain for next year and what we need to eat, what are you going to do with the remaining grain?"
Old Man Luo also said, "Yes! Our grain production is high, and the harvest is quite good!"
Tian An looked back at the warehouses piled high with grain and said, "I'll go back and check the grain prices this year, and then find someone suitable to buy it."
He then warned, "The weather is getting drier. You must be careful with fire. Especially near the warehouse, not even the slightest spark can be seen."
Uncle Yonghui patted his chest and assured, "Don't worry, An'an, I'll do things for you, don't worry."
Old Man Luo also said: "We have two groups of people taking turns guarding it day and night! We guarantee that nothing will happen."
Tian An nodded and said, "To be on the safe side, prepare a few large vats, fill them with water and place them around the warehouse in case of emergency."
When the two old men heard this, their eyes lit up and said, "That's a good idea!"
Old Man Luo is a man of impatience. He will do anything he thinks of immediately, without delaying for even a second. "There's no time to lose. I'll have them prepare things right away. I'll feel at ease the sooner things are done."
He immediately said goodbye to the two of them.
Uncle Yonghui saw that they were not far from Zhuangzi, so he also said: "An An, it's not far away. Why don't you go back first? I'd better go with you to take a look myself."
Tian An waved his hand and said with a smile: "Uncle Yonghui, go and do your work! You won't get lost if you stay at the farm."
When I got home, I could smell the aroma of cooking coming from the kitchen.
Tian An paused on his way back to the hall and turned to walk towards the kitchen.
"Mammy, grandma, what delicious food are you going to make today?" Tian An stood at the kitchen door and said to the two busy old people.
Every time they came to the village, the two old people would cook delicious food for Tian An from time to time.
When she went outside the hall just now, she didn't hear any sound from inside, so she guessed that the two must be in the kitchen.
Madam Xiao, who was hammering a clod of earth with a small hammer, said without looking up, "Today, this old servant used the same method that the young lady used to make beggar's chicken to make a rabbit. I don't know if it tastes good."
Tian An ran over quickly, "It's delicious, it's delicious, it must be delicious. With my method, not to mention cooking rabbit, even lamb legs and pork chops are delicious."
While Madam Xiao was talking, she didn't stop with her hands. She hammered the mud shell twice more, and the mud shell cracked. The fragrance of rabbit immediately filled the air.
"It smells so good! It must be delicious." Tian An swallowed his saliva and stared at Nanny Xiao's hammer.
Granny Qin on the side was amused and said, "Old sister's cooking skills are still good. Look how greedy this girl is."
Then he took out a small steamer from the pot and said, "It seems that no one likes my bamboo steamed crab dish!"
As he spoke, he lifted the steamer and waved it in front of Tian An.
"Crab?" Tian An's eyes lit up and he hurried over. He opened the lid and saw that there were indeed several big and fat hairy crabs lying inside.
"Why are there crabs? Where did they come from?" Tian An said in surprise.
"Where else could it have come from? Knowing you like it, Yiming must have sent someone to deliver it!" As he said that, he went out with the crab.
Over here, Madam Xiao also dug the rabbit out of the mud shell. Tian An hurriedly helped to put it on a plate and then carried it to the dining hall.
Three maids also came out with the remaining dishes.
Mr. Han just happened to come back and it was time for dinner.
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