Chapter 34 What's the Use of Scholars?
Yu finally filled the water tank, and seeing this scene, she couldn't help but ask in confusion: "Sister, what happened to grandpa?" Not only did she personally follow Gu Yuexuan to wade through the mud, but she also expressed unprecedented anger towards the old lady.
She had lived in the Tu Su family for more than ten years, but this was the first time she saw her grandfather so angry with the old lady.
Li also felt uneasy.
However, she had always been dismissive of her second sister-in-law. With a sneer of contempt, she said sarcastically, "Grandfather naturally wants to set an example, so that those with ulterior motives and those who attempt to slack off will have nowhere to hide. After all, with him leading by example, who would dare to resort to such tactical tactics?"
In this dusty world, who can escape the fate of hard work?
But Tu Suye was able to join hands with Tu Su Minfei to share the hardships together, while the rest of the people could only fight on their own and bear the heavy burden alone.
Why can people from the second house always monopolize the benefits?
Under her sharp words, Yu's face turned as red as the sunset. Just as she was about to retort, the sound of footsteps outside the door broke the silence.
Tu Subo stepped into the house, but didn't see Gu Yuexuan. He asked in confusion, "Mother, where did Xuanxuan go?"
Xi Lanfang was concentrating on washing vegetables. Upon hearing this, she immediately replied, "She is taking Minxu to move soil and will be back soon."
"Carrying soil? Where did she go?"
Xi Lanfang tried her best to conceal her panic. She glanced back at the old lady's house and whispered a direction: "Your grandfather has been with her many times. He is in the back garden now. If you have time..."
"I'll go look for my grandfather later."
Tu Subo put down the medicine bag in his hand and said to Xi Lanfang, "Mother, these are Xuanxuan's herbs. Please take good care of them. I need to go out for a while."
Xi Lanfang clutched the medicine bag tightly and asked in confusion, "Everyone has returned, where are you going?"
Yu sneered and said sarcastically, "Where else can he go? Of course he can't wait to go and greet his sweetheart."
In the subtle details that have not been noticed, it turns out that Tu Subo, who seems to be suave and charming, actually cares so deeply about his wife.
He hurried home, anxious to pick her up, and his warmth was unexpected.
Feeling unwilling but also worried about having to do extra work, she muttered a few words and still walked out of the house.
"Where did the Second Young Master and Min Fei go? Why is Tu Subo the first to come back today?"
Xi Lanfang looked at the medicine bag in her hand. The neatly wrapped appearance made her feel an indescribable emotion in her heart, and she sighed softly.
At the same time, Gu Yuexuan was about to squat down to shoulder the basket full of soil when Tu Su Minxu, who was holding the boy in both hands, suddenly shouted excitedly: "Brother is back!"
“Big Brother!”
Gu Yuexuan looked up in surprise. Before her eyes appeared Tu Subo's dusty figure. He was striding towards her at a brisk pace. A look of astonishment appeared on her face. "Why are you here?"
Tu Subo reached out and tightly grasped the backpack's straps, saying in a calm tone, "Why do you think I'm here?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he exerted strength in his hands and easily lifted the heavy backpack onto his shoulders.
Gu Yuexuan's hands were suddenly empty. She couldn't help but find it funny to see him rushing over as soon as he stepped into the house.
"It's not too heavy..."
"How much do you want to take back?" His voice was like a spring breeze blowing across the ice, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.
Tu Subo deftly took the small basket from Tu Suminxu's hand and asked in a heavy tone, "How long do we need to work hard?"
Gu Yuexuan was interrupted. After a moment's pause, she answered without hesitation, "I estimate that if I carry the load for two more days, I can almost complete the task. Grandfather and Minxu are helping."
Although Tu Su Minxu's presence was almost negligible, the old grandfather spared no effort in his efforts.
Even if a part of it is moved back temporarily, it will be enough to meet the current needs.
Tu Subo responded calmly, then took Tu Su Minxu's hand and said, "Go home, your mother is waiting for you at home."
Gu Yuexuan wanted to say something but stopped herself, her lips moved slightly, but in the end she could only follow Tu Subo silently and set out on her journey home.
When they arrived at the house, the old grandfather happened to walk out from the backyard.
He waited until Tu Subo had dumped the soil at the designated location before he slowly spoke, "Tomorrow I'll have the Yu family and the others go out to help. Within two days, we'll be able to basically complete this task."
Tu Subo wiped the sweat from his forehead, pursed his lips, and said, "You are old, and Xuanxuan hasn't recovered yet. Why bother working so hard? You just need to do some easy tasks. I will take care of this task myself when I return."
The old grandfather had carried the heavy mud several times, and his muscles and bones were exhausted, and he felt uncomfortable all over. However, when he heard Tu Subo's words, he couldn't help laughing.
"Bo'er, you're underestimating me, aren't you? I'm not even at the point where I can't move!"
As if giving a lecture, he gently patted Tu Subo's dusty clothes on his shoulders. A hint of emotion flashed across his deep eyes, and then he restrained his emotions and asked gently, "By the way, why did you come back so early today?"
Is anyone else coming back?
Tu Subo gently placed the backpack in the corner, a smile on his face as he replied, "I completed my mission ahead of schedule and adjusted Xuanxuan's prescription on the way. Second Uncle and the others may have to wait a little longer."
Tu Suting chose the path of studying literature. Even when carrying water, he could only carry half a load slowly, and carrying bricks and stones seemed extremely difficult.
The team led by Tu Suye did not achieve significant results, and it seemed that it would take some time to complete the work.
The old grandfather already understood something in his mind, the corners of his mouth drooped slightly, and he remained silent for a long time.
The Tu Su family is a martial arts family. Both Tu Subo's father and he himself laid a solid foundation in martial arts since the age of two, and began to practice martial arts at the age of four. For decades, they have never slacked off regardless of the cold or heat.
However, by Tu Suye's generation, the old lady firmly opposed her descendants continuing to follow the path of military generals, and insisted that her descendants give up military service and pursue literature in order to change the family's destiny.
In the days when their family background was prominent, the elegant conversation of the literati and scholars was truly admirable. However, nowadays, the pride of these literati can hardly afford to carry two buckets of well water for daily needs.
The descendants of the Tu Su family have been banned from official careers. What use are their vast knowledge and talent in poetry and literature?
What is even more infuriating is that these so-called scholars have achieved very little!
The old grandfather was unhappy and his face showed signs of displeasure, but Tu Subo did not say a word after listening.
It's okay to listen to some things, but it's inappropriate to interfere.
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