Chapter 741 The Winter Solstice is Coming
The wind gradually died down and the weather became colder. Zhou Liulang successfully applied for a job as a kitchen helper at Zhiwei Restaurant, with food and accommodation provided and a monthly salary of 800 wen.
Zhou Silang was injured and had been recovering for a hundred days. He wandered around the streets with one hand hanging all day long, but he sold all the medicinal herbs that Zhou Liulang and his friends sent him.
Manbao put on thick clothes and climbed up the wall of the provincial school again.
Because the weather was cold, she wore more clothes. Although climbing the wall was more difficult, she lowered her head. Even if the school officer came face to face with her, he probably wouldn't recognize her.
So there are some benefits to the cold weather.
Bai Shan and Bai Erlang's schoolwork also increased with the approaching end-of-year exams, so Manbao often sneaked into the library to read books by himself.
The students in Class A3, and even the students in Class B2 who had a good relationship with Class A3, would subconsciously help remove the lock on the rear window whenever someone went to the library, so that Manbao could open the window from the outside and climb in.
So after Bai Shan realized that he had failed several times, he simply squatted in the library with a book in his hand and read it instead of going back to the classroom.
After accompanying him to the library a few times, Wei Ting couldn't stand it anymore. "There's no brazier in the library, and it's so dim. If you're going to read a textbook, why do you have to go to the library? It's much better to read in the classroom."
Bai Shan ignored him, so Wei Ting had to leave with other students who also wanted to read textbooks.
Manbao looked at him and whispered, "Why don't you go back to the classroom and watch. Someone will help me open and close the window."
Bai Shan said seriously, "We are in the same group. What if someone among us refuses to help you? Are you going to squat outside in the cold wind and wait?"
Manbao imagined the scene and said, "I'm not stupid. If no one helps me, won't I go to your classroom to look for you? Anyway, it's so cold, the officers on duty will definitely not go out. Even if they see me, don't worry, they can't catch me."
Manbao ran away very quickly.
Bai Shan ignored her and insisted on coming over every day to open and close the windows for her.
Time flies and the winter solstice is approaching.
Zhou Silang finally removed the wooden board and moved his arms a little.
Manbao said: "It's not completely healed yet, but you can move around. Don't lift heavy objects, but move around a little..."
Zhou Silang asked, "Can I drive home then?"
Manbao asked curiously, "What are you doing home?"
"The winter solstice is coming soon. I have to go home to see your fourth sister-in-law and nephew." Zhou Silang emphasized: "Winter solstice, winter solstice!"
Manbao was also tempted, "Yes, we have to go home to worship our ancestors during the winter solstice. Why don't I go back too?"
Bai Shan said, "My grandmother said she's coming. The Bai family next door is also hosting a winter solstice banquet. Aren't you going to attend?"
Manbao said, "They are your relatives, not mine. What does it matter if I go or not? Winter Solstice is a big festival. My family has to worship our ancestors. If the holiday is long, I will naturally go home."
"That's right," Zhou Silang encouraged, "Let's go home, Manbao. Your fourth brother's arm still hurts, so we can let Lijun drive. Oh, and you want to learn how to drive, right? We can learn on the way."
Bai Shan immediately looked at Mr. Zhuang, "Sir, are you going home too?"
Mr. Zhuang smiled and said, "I won't be back this winter solstice. Maybe next year. I was thinking of taking you to Qixia Temple this year."
Bai Shan immediately said, "Then let's go to Qixia Temple."
Manbao asked, "Aren't you going to the Winter Solstice Feast next door?"
"I'm not familiar with them. I'll just have to wait until my grandmother comes. It will be fine if she goes."
Mr. Zhuang smiled and said, "That's not a conflict. We went to Qixia Temple to join in the fun of the first incense burning. We had to leave early in the morning, so we estimate it will be over around 9:00 PM. And you guys won't be able to attend the banquet until after noon."
Manbao could only say to Zhou Silang with regret: "Fourth Brother, I'm not going back. Can you go on your own?"
Zhou Silang pointed at Zhou Lijun and said, "Let Lijun go back with me."
He said, "It's just right. I'll take Datou and Ertou out when I get back. There are so many ginger and privet fruits at home. My hands are not very convenient. Lijun is a girl, but the two of them are not young anymore. They should be able to handle things on their own."
There is no problem with Manbao, but: "Where will they stay when they come?"
Zhou Silang winked at her, pulled her aside and whispered, "I was just about to tell you, what do you think about us renting the yard across the street?"
Manbao was stunned for a moment and then said, "I don't have any problem with it, but are they willing to rent it to us?"
After all, they are enemies, right?
Zhou Silang coughed lightly and said, "I've inquired about it. The rent they're asking for is very low, only 500 wen a month, which is even lower than our yard. When the time comes, let Datou and Ertou go forward to rent it. They're unfamiliar to the Xiao family, so they won't notice."
"When they find out later, we will know that we have signed a contract and all the members of the Xiao family are in jail. Now only the clan members are in charge, so they won't make a big fuss even if they find out." They are not afraid of making a big fuss.
Manbao frowned, "With such a low rent, why doesn't he just sell the house?"
"Why sell it? The Xiao family members are all in jail. If we sell it now, will the money belong to us or will it go to someone else?" Zhou Silang felt that even if it was him, he would not be able to sell it, so he said, "Just rent it out. No matter the price, as long as I can rent the house out and keep it from deteriorating, it's fine."
Manbao agreed after thinking about it, "Okay, let's rent it."
Zhou Silang became happy and said, "If we rent the house across the street, it will be convenient for your sixth brother to come back and stay. Then we will have a place to store our goods and a place for us to rest. We don't have to rush out to find a yard to rent every time, which not only takes up less time but also costs a lot."
"Fourth brother, since you've already thought about it, why are you still asking me?"
"If you agree, it will probably be done with Dad. My parents have to pay for the rent."
Manbao asked curiously, "Are you out of money?"
"Yes, but we have to keep public and private affairs separate," Zhou Silang said. "This is a family business, so of course all the expenses have to be paid by the family. If there's an extra five hundred coins a month, Dad will definitely ask about it when he checks the accounts. I don't want to act without my permission."
He will be beaten to death.
After getting Manbao's verbal consent, Zhou Silang asked Zhou Lijun to testify, and then he happily prepared to go home for the Winter Solstice.
He bought all kinds of cloth, snacks, vegetables and meat from Yizhou City, anything that was cheaper and better than what he could get in Luojiang County.
When everything was ready, he climbed onto the carriage and let Zhou Lijun drive home.
Manbao said goodbye to them at the entrance of the alley, waving his hand and reminding them, "Fourth brother, remember to bring more delicious food made by my sister-in-law."
Zhou Silang reached out of the window and waved, then urged Zhou Lijun, "Hurry up, don't let your aunt scream anymore, it's really embarrassing."
Zhou Lijun: "I'm going to tell my aunt when I get back."
"A snitch."
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(End of this chapter)
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