Chapter 378 Even after being sold out, they still count the money for the seller?
Chen Shu added casually from the side, "Master, the river is frozen now, you can't jump in."
Chi Heng: "."
The next second, Chi Heng turned around and smiled darkly: "I should have made you jump into the river!"
downstairs.
After seeing the village head off, Xiao Baozhu couldn't help but furrow her brow: "Mother, why did you give Grandpa Li grain? Didn't you forbid Father from giving grain before? Even if he did, it was very expensive. Why didn't you accept money?"
Ping'er held a copy of the Book of Changes in his hands. The scroll was already yellowed. He had read half of it, but he hesitated to turn to the next page. Instead, he looked at Jiang Nuanzhi and asked, "Mother, don't you find Li Xi'er from that family annoying? Why are you still helping him like this?"
Ping'er's eyes were filled with confusion. He couldn't understand what Baozhu couldn't understand either. Of course, from his mother's perspective, he couldn't understand even more why she should help their family. Thinking about it carefully, Li Xi'er was a threat to his mother. If she wanted to eliminate future troubles and solidify her position, she should have let the village head's family continue.
They'll starve to death, which saves them the trouble.
If they don't starve, their family will likely demand back the things they gave away before, inevitably leading to a struggle. His reputation in the village will probably suffer. Regardless, given Li Xier's desire to compete with her mother for her father's affections, it's all in her mother's best interest.
Jiang Nuanzhi looked at Baozhu and Ping'er, then glanced at Fuman, who was also clearly very curious, and at the waiter who was processing medicinal herbs but was obviously listening intently for her answer. While sitting at the table organizing the things in her medicine box, she spoke in detail:
"Mother forbade Father from giving those people food and even drove them away because those people wanted more than just food. They wanted to take advantage of us and test how much we had."
Therefore, we must tell them that our family's things are not for them to covet, and that they should think twice before trying to bully our family members.
The reason I'm selling grain at such a high price is twofold. First, they genuinely have nothing to eat, and without it, their lives might truly be in danger. Second, it's also to show Grandpa Li the value of what I'm giving him.”
As she said this, little Baozhu immediately raised her hand: "I understand, Mother wants your grandfather to remember your kindness!"
Jiang Nuanzhi looked at the children. Baozhu's eyes sparkled, while Xiao Er and Fuman looked enlightened. Ping'er, however, still frowned, then chuckled softly and said, "Yes, but not entirely. Are you still confused as to why Mother helped Grandpa Li?"
Ping'er immediately frowned and looked over.
Jiang Nuanzhi said calmly, "Firstly, Grandpa Li brought money today, so he's clearly not here to take advantage; he's genuinely in need. Secondly, Grandpa Li helped us buy our house smoothly. We have a relationship."
Thirdly, Ping'er will inevitably have to go out for an examination after the New Year, and Mother plans to accompany her. If all goes well, we may not be able to return home for a year or two. Now is the time to do Grandpa Li a favor, so that when we are not at home, he can take better care of our home.
Fourthly, Grandpa Li is the village head, and he has worked tirelessly for the village. My mother was already willing to help. Given this rare act of kindness in need, she readily agreed.
"So that's how it is." Little Baozhu nodded, propping her head up with her hand.
Fu Man, who was standing next to him, was also stunned as he listened.
“Mother is still too kind-hearted. Even if she helps, she may not be able to trust her. Besides, there is his daughter. Mother, you must be careful.” Ping’er sighed repeatedly, her eyes showing a hint of worry.
Mother probably doesn't know the sordid affairs that happen in the mansions of wealthy families in the capital. Father seems trustworthy now, but that might not be the case in the future. He's seen too many unfaithful men. Ping'er feels that Father will eventually return to the capital, and if he regains his identity, he'll definitely have more than just Mother by his side. In his opinion, there isn't a single woman who can get close to Father that he can't be wary of.
"Silly child, what are you thinking about?" Jiang Nuanzhi couldn't help but tap Ping'er's head: "Such things are naturally about people. People like your Grandpa Li are generally trustworthy. Actually, there is something more important. For your mother, helping others makes me feel more at ease than turning a blind eye. If there aren't too many conflicts of interest, I think I would help most of the time."
At this point, Jiang Nuanzhi couldn't help but shake her head with a smile.
In her past life, she would probably have been called a saint for this. But there's nothing she can do about it. Nine years of compulsory education taught her to have an unmaskable compassion. Although she would slap people, she would feel guilty for a couple of seconds afterward.
"Oh, is that so?" Xiao Er scratched his head after hearing this. "I was just saying, I also wanted my mother to help, but I don't know why I wanted to help. Maybe it's because I feel better after helping others."
Jiang Nuanzhi nodded with a smile: "You guys might be able to try it in the future. Just think twice before you act. Protect yourselves first, and then help others."
Most of her children in the book meet tragic ends.
If possible, Jiang Nuanzhi actually hopes that her children can all be warm, kind, healthy, and free from disasters.
After saying that, she looked at Ping'er again. Jiang Nuanzhi roughly knew what her precocious son was talking about, but she still said in a calm voice, "Ping'er, I trust the people I love and cherish. If they are easily taken away by others, then they are not the people I love, cherish, and trust, and there is nothing to regret."
Emotions are fleeting, uncontrollable, and need not be controlled. Like sand in your hand, the tighter you grasp, the faster it slips away. Instead of trying to prevent everything from happening, it's better to focus on the present.
"Most women in this world are like vines clinging to a big tree. They struggle to survive, just hoping to one day stand out. But if the tree is moved, they will be cut down. Or they will wither and die without roots. This is already tragic. Why make things difficult for each other? If I could, I would hope that all women are like high mountains and rivers. Even if no grass grows, they are still precipitous peaks and turbulent streams, unshakable by anyone."
After these words, there was a long silence around them. The children listened blankly, seemingly pondering Jiang Nuanzhi's words.
Ping'er looked up at her mother and met her increasingly calm and determined eyes. Suddenly, she felt a pang of shame. It seemed that associating those despicable methods with her mother was an insult to her.
"Mother."
Jiang Nuanzhi simply rubbed his head: "You must especially remember, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact. It's all about timing and circumstances. Think things through carefully in everything you do."
At the top of the stairs, Chi Heng, who was about to come down, was so shocked by what she heard that she couldn't even close her mouth.
Startled, he patted his chest, immediately turned around, and cautiously and intently walked upstairs, inwardly sighing.
This person not only knows how to win people over, but also speaks eloquently, to the point that he almost couldn't help but applaud.
Chi Heng has always been defiant and argumentative since childhood, but he wanted to agree with what Chi Heng just said. How cunning must this person be to say such a thing?
That's fucking terrifying!
His foolish brother is probably being sold out and still counting the money for the seller!
(End of this chapter)
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