Chapter 407: A buffet?
Lin Mo came back to her senses, she squatted down and looked at the little boy about four or five years old who was pulling weeds next to her.
"What's your name? How old are you?"
Perhaps it was the gentleness on Lin Mo's face that made the boy less defensive, and he said loudly:
"My name is Song Ming, and I'm almost five years old.
Mom said I will be five next month, and when I turn five I will be able to help with housework so Mom and Dad won’t have to work so hard.
Lin Mo chuckled. "At five years old, you're already a little man. Then let me ask you, do you want to learn to read and write?"
At such a young age, he knows how to care about his parents. Old Song has taught him very well.
The surname Song refers to the Song family.
Song Ming subconsciously turned his head to look at the woman beside him.
Old Song's wife smiled bitterly, "Why are you looking at me, kid?
Just tell the Madam whatever you think. She is a good person and won't be angry even if you say something wrong."
Song Ming nodded, then he looked at Lin Mo and shook his head:
“I don’t want to.
My father said that learning to read and write is something that only rich young masters do. We are just peasants and don’t have that much money to learn to read and write. It’s good enough that we can have enough food to eat.
So I have to work hard to grow up and be as tall as my dad, so that I can do a lot of work and earn a lot of money to buy delicious food for my parents. "
Old Song's wife was confused. What nonsense was this kid talking about?
Although this is true, I can't say it directly.
Old Song's wife looked at Lin Mo nervously, "Young Madam, this child is a bit too honest..."
"Don't worry, I won't be angry. I'm just asking." Lin Mo shook his head at her and chuckled:
"This child is honest."
Then she stood up and asked them to go wash their hands nearby.
After they washed their hands, she took out a bag of malt sugar from the space and shared it with them.
After Song Ming got the malt sugar, he didn't eat it directly like the other children. Instead, he took it and walked over to Old Song's wife:
"Mom, you eat."
As he said this, he stuffed the candy in his hand into Old Song's wife's mouth, fearing that she would refuse.
Old Song's wife turned her head away embarrassedly. "You kid, this is given to you by the young lady. Just keep it for yourself. I'm old and don't eat candy."
Song Ming shook his head, "No, Mom, you eat it. The candy is delicious and very sweet!"
But Old Song's wife still refused, and Song Ming forced it on her.
This pushing and shoving made Lin Mo, who was standing by, unable to bear it anymore.
She shook her head and said, "This is your child's filial piety to you. Just eat it. If you don't eat it, he won't eat it either."
Don't worry, your life here will get better and better, and you can have as much candy as you want."
Old Song's wife felt embarrassed and opened her mouth wide to bite the candy her son stuffed into her mouth.
So sweet.
But Old Song's wife quickly lowered her head with a red face, "Young Madam, I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself."
Lin Mo shook his head, "No, it's fine.
These are good kids.”
The other children who got the candy tasted a little, then picked the leaves nearby to wrap them up and held them in their hands.
From what they said, they all wanted to share it with their parents.
Children who know how to be grateful and respect their parents are all good.
These children are all very good and worth her finding someone to train.
Lin Mo looked at Old Song's wife and said, "Don't bring them out tomorrow. And all the children under ten should stay at home. I..."
"Young Madam, the waterwheel is ready, go and take a look!"
Xu Ping'an ran over and interrupted Lin Mo.
Lin Mo subconsciously looked towards the river. When she saw the waterwheel on the water from afar, her eyes lit up. She hurriedly said "Let's talk later" to Old Song's wife, and then hurriedly walked towards the river with Xu Ping'an.
But Old Song’s wife was not calm!
Mrs. Xu doesn't allow me to bring the child here. Did I do something wrong?
Thinking of this, she became panic-stricken.
She kept wondering if she had done something wrong.
But after thinking about it, I still couldn’t find what I did wrong!
what to do?
I have made Madam Xu unhappy.
At this moment, Old Song came over and saw her panicked face, frowning:
"Wife, what's wrong with you? Why do you look so ugly? Did something happen?"
Old Song's wife grabbed Old Song's arm, her voice a little tearful:
"Old Song, did I offend the young lady? She...she told me not to bring the children to the fields again.
I... I don't know what I did wrong.
What should I do? What if I offend her?
Old Song grabbed her hand and shook his head, "Madam, don't be nervous. Tell me what happened?"
After listening to what his wife said, Old Song shook his head:
"Ma'am, you're overthinking it."
"But she doesn't let me take the children to the fields. What does that mean?" Old Song's wife was still very panicked.
"Don't worry, I will ask Madam Xu about this later. I guess Madam Xu has other arrangements for these children, so don't scare yourself!" Old Song shook his head at her.
He didn't think Mrs. Xu was angry. On the contrary, she let the children stay at home because she must have other arrangements.
Mrs. Xu should want to educate these children, which is a good thing for them.
At least these children won’t have to be peasants like them, doing hard labor all their lives but not even being able to feed their families.
If they follow Madam Xu and the others, maybe they can have a different future.
He had long seen that the Xu family was going to do great things, and the Xu family was kind-hearted, they would not treat those who followed them unfairly!
…
The riverside was bustling at this time.
"This is a really big thing. It's really huge. This is the first time I've seen something like this."
"It's a weird shape. I doubt it can really bring water up."
"I don't think so either. Just assemble these wooden boards into a large frame, and then put something like a wagon wheel in the middle. Will that be able to carry water?"
…
Zhao Dashan looked at everyone proudly. That's right, it is absolutely impossible for this thing to bring up water.
So this one thousand taels...
Zhao Dashan couldn't help but be delighted, it was already in his pocket!
"You have sharp eyes. You can tell at a glance that this thing can't carry water." Zhao Dashan said proudly:
"Did you see that? It's been in the water for so long, and it hasn't moved at all. You can tell it's not working!"
"Yes, Zhao Dashan, I haven't congratulated you yet. You picked up a thousand taels for free. Now that you have made a fortune, don't forget us brothers."
Others also agreed and let him treat them!
Zhao Dashan was happy. He enjoyed the compliments from these people.
On impulse, he waved his hand and said arrogantly:
“Don’t worry, I’m not the kind of person who forgets his friends once he gets rich.
Once I get the money, I'll have a buffet at home tomorrow. You all must come to my house and enjoy the buffet!"
…
Lin Mo happened to pass by and couldn't help but twitching the corners of his mouth when he heard these arrogant words.
You really dare to say it.
It was as if the one thousand taels belonged to him.
Also setting up a buffet?
If you show off like that, you’ll probably cry later!
After glancing at Zhao Dashan's face that looked like a pig's head after being beaten, Lin Mo shook his head and walked forward.
At this time, the sun sets and the sunset is the most beautiful.
As soon as Zhao Dashan saw Lin Mo, he immediately pushed through the crowd surrounding him and chased after her.
He looked smug, "Madam Xu, the results are coming soon. Are you ready for the silver?"
One thousand taels!
How many people could never earn this much money in their entire life? Zhao Dashan was excited because he was going to have it soon.
Mom and Dad, your son has made it big!
Lin Mo glanced at him and asked, "Do I look like someone who is short of this thousand taels of silver?
On the contrary, if the water is brought up soon, your right hand will probably be lost!
If you kneel down and kowtow to me now and admit your mistake, maybe I will be in a better mood and not gamble with you, but save your hand."
Zhao Dashan's body stiffened when he heard this.
But he quickly realized that this piece of junk could not possibly carry water, and he couldn't be fooled by her.
He snorted coldly on the spot, "Stop trying to scare me.
There's no way this thing can bring up water. I won't fall for your trick.
Just prepare one thousand taels of silver."
Lin Mo shook his head. It was impossible to persuade a damned ghost with kind words. Some people brought it upon themselves and could not blame others!
Then she pulled out a stack of banknotes from her bosom and sneered, "Are you relieved now?"
When Zhao Dashan saw the stack of banknotes, his eyes lit up instantly.
It’s a pity that Lin Mo didn’t let him take a closer look. He stuffed the banknote into his sleeve pocket and continued walking forward.
When Xu Ping'an passed by Zhao Dashan, he gave him a sympathetic look.
If you give him a chance but don't cherish it, he will cry one day.
Zhao Dashan thought he was jealous.
He raised his eyebrows at Xu Pingan proudly, “You can’t be jealous!
One thousand taels, that's more money than many people can earn in their entire lives!"
Xu Ping'an curled his lips and said, "When you get the silver, come and show off to me.
What you should be thinking about now is, what if you lose and lose a hand? "
After saying that, she ignored him and continued walking forward.
Fool!
You're dreaming about taking the money from their young lady!
Also, do you really think you are as poor as him and have never seen money?
Zhao Dashan's face turned dark.
He looked at Xu Ping'an in front of him with vicious eyes, and then spat at his back as he walked away!
snort!
Here comes another person who wants to scare me into giving up. Does he look like the kind of person who can be fooled?
He decided that after he got the banknotes, he would show off in front of him to vent his anger.
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