Tang Youyou was rocking on the recliner and humming a little tune, while Yingchun was fanning herself beside her.
"Hey... sister, you're so relaxed. I'm busy as a top. Can you take a look at this new sample?"
Yu has been promoted to workshop team leader, responsible for quality control.
Tang Youyou's eyes lit up, "Ah... Is this a seven-spotted ladybug? It's really cute, but the colors could be more colorful. It would be more popular if there were more variety!"
Yu nodded, as if something had suddenly dawned on her. "You're right, that's the truth. Everyone likes to be unique! Haha..."
Time passed slowly. One day, Jia Fugui brought news that the Sheng family in the capital city was selling their house at a low price, and the reason was unknown.
"Master Lin, I want to borrow the children for two days!"
Master Lin couldn't help laughing: "That's right!"
After all, Tang Youyou had never taken the initiative to ask for a holiday for the children.
The people in the carriage looked confused.
"Mom...are we going to the provincial capital to see elder sister?" Xiao Si asked in a low voice.
"Yes and no, you'll just have to follow my instructions later!"
It was still early when they arrived in the city, and the carriage headed straight for the Jia Mansion.
Housekeeper Jia had been waiting for a long time. "Hey, Second Master, you're here! The master is waiting for you next door!"
"Don't worry, bring me a nice basket!"
Housekeeper Jia was a little surprised to see the puppet in her hand, and subconsciously obeyed the order.
After a while, Tang Youyou carried a basket and went next door with four confused children.
"Is this the person you mentioned buying the house?"
"Brother Sheng, this is Mrs. Tang from Qingshui County!"
The other party was slightly surprised and looked at Tang Youyou without any concealment. Seeing that she was calm and not embarrassed, he nodded slightly.
"Please sit down!"
Tang Youyou handed over the basket, "I came in a hurry and didn't bring any gifts. This doll is new in the store. It's for Brother Sheng!"
After saying that, he pulled out a huge ladybug with a very funny action.
Seeing this, Jia Fugui couldn't help but turn his face away, fearing that he would laugh. In his heart, he complained: I don't know what this sister is doing?
"I heard that Brother Sheng is moving. This ladybug is a symbol of good luck. I hope it can bring you good luck!" He handed it over with a sincere look on his face.
Master Sheng: Is this still a lady? This gift is truly unique.
He waved his hand, and the servant behind him hurried forward to take it, muttering in his heart: This is the first time I have seen someone give a doll as a gift, this woman is really weird.
When Tang Youyou saw that the other party accepted the gift, she understood in her heart: Not bad, he is not a pedantic person.
He waved to the four children, "Come over here and meet someone!"
"Hello, Uncle Sheng!" the four children said in unison.
Mr. Sheng smiled slightly, but he always felt something was wrong.
"Brother Sheng, I heard that your house is only for sale to those who are destined to buy it. I thought that since I am sincere in buying your house, I must bring my family with me.
These are my four useless sons. My eldest daughter is the shopkeeper at the sugar mill, and my eldest daughter-in-law manages a workshop in the village, so please forgive me for not being here.
Although Mr. Sheng felt a little puzzled, he still looked at her differently.
"I heard that you are fleeing from famine somewhere else?"
Tang Youyou didn't feel embarrassed and answered truthfully: "Yes, we escaped from the famine in Xizhou and arrived in Nanzhou in less than a year!"
Seeing her clear eyes, straight back, and neither humble nor arrogant voice, I couldn't help but look at her differently.
"Tell me, why do you want to buy my house?"
"I've met many distinguished people since I came to Nanzhou, one of whom is Brother Jia. This house is close to him, and I thought our two families could look after each other!"
"Oh? It's not because of my Feng Shui?"
Tang Youyou shook her head, "I never believe in Feng Shui. I think the best Feng Shui for a family is the character of the family members.
The family members are all positive and strive to shine in their respective fields. The life of this family will definitely get better and better!"
"Pa pa pa" Master Sheng clapped his hands generously.
"Well said. Are all your children studying?"
"Yes, we have hired a teacher. Not only the children are learning, but my daughter, daughter-in-law and I are also learning. We also have a clan school in our village. The whole village, young and old, men and women, are working hard to learn to read!"
Mr. Sheng was quite surprised, "Why?"
"Literacy can change people's horizons. Before, everyone didn't have the opportunity. Now that I have set up a workshop in the village, everyone's livelihood is guaranteed. Whenever they have free time, they can learn to read."
"You don't want to change your family?"
Tang You You glanced at the four children, then explained calmly: "Why not? But even if you want to, you can't suppress the children. I believe that there are top talents in every field!"
"Those with that talent naturally learn quickly without needing any supervision, but their brains aren't enough. Seeing him scowling all day trying to memorize a few lines of poetry, doesn't that defeat the purpose?"
“As a mother, I naturally hope that my children will become successful people, but I hope even more that they can live a relaxed and happy life!
The sky is high, birds fly freely; the sea is wide, fish leap freely! If you have the ability, then strive to soar. If you don’t have the ability, just stay by my side and enjoy my happiness!
"Good, good, good...it's great that the sky is high and the birds can fly freely!" Master Sheng looked a little excited, with tears in his eyes. He didn't expect that someone would have the same idea as him.
"Our courtyard has produced three successful candidates, so the descendants of the Sheng family living here are quite nervous. They're afraid they won't pass the exam and won't be able to face their ancestors. They've all worked very hard, and I'm one of them!"
"No one can understand my sadness and exhaustion. For so many years, I still feel bad that I can't pass the imperial examination. Today, listening to your words is worth more than reading for ten years!"
Tang Youyou raised an eyebrow: Is he a scholar who wants to be a cook? A scholar who wants to be a carpenter? It turns out that even scholars have their own limitations.
"I'm sorry, Brother Sheng, for bringing up your sad memories!"
Master Sheng bowed slightly, "I'm sorry, I'm so rude!"
Then he looked at the children and said, "You are lucky to have a good mother!"
Jia Fugui's mind kept replaying Tang Youyou's words just now, and he felt mixed emotions. It seemed that he had pushed the children too hard before!
"Haha... my house finally has a new owner!"
Tang Youyou was delighted, "Thank you, Brother Sheng, for bearing the pain and letting go!"
He spent 20,000 taels to buy the house.
"Brother Fugui, I'll give you this money by the end of this year at the latest!"
"Don't worry, your yard is really worth the money. It also has four courtyards, but look at how much more elegant theirs is. I feel like mine needs to be spruced up!"
Tang Youyou had mixed feelings. She didn't know when she would be able to pay back such a large sum of money she had borrowed.
"Xue'er, I spent 20,000 taels to buy a house!"
"Plop!" Xue'er paused while picking up the food and looked at her younger brothers, who all nodded.
"Mother...where did you get so much silver?"
"Borrow it from your rich uncle!"
"Ah... didn't he say that there are three things in life you shouldn't borrow?"
"He said I was the most important person in his life and he had to lend me the money!"
Xueer: “…”
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