“It’s really good,” Jiang Nuan nodded. “Perfect timing, we’re all in town today, let’s go and buy some things.”
My daughter's place is not to be taken lightly.
Moreover, the house is so big that it would be perfect for staying there in one's spare time.
The countryside is great everywhere, except for the houses, which are always covered in mud, which can be a bit annoying. Coming to town for a stay now and then is a good way to change things up.
"Mom, it will take a long time to make new furniture."
“No rush,” Jiang Nuan said after thinking for a moment. “Use good materials and don’t skimp on the workmanship. It’s okay to wait a while. By the way, have you talked to Xiao Si about this?”
That child had long found the back-and-forth trips troublesome.
Although he didn't explicitly ask his family to buy a house in town, he was thinking of renting a place to stay on weekdays. However, he didn't have any money and no one in his family was willing to help him, so he had to put the plan on hold.
He was lucky; since starting school, the two of them had never encountered a rainy day. They were transported by oxcart, so even though it was a bit of a hassle, they didn't have to run home in the rain.
"Brother, have you mentioned this?"
"No, I thought the second brother said it."
“I didn’t say anything either,” Huang Lao Er scratched his head. “I thought you two would say something.”
"I didn't say anything," Huang Xiaosan said somewhat guiltily. "It's not a big deal. We'll talk about it when he gets back."
“Exactly,” Boss Huang nodded repeatedly, “I’ll tell you the same thing later.”
After hearing this, Jiang Nuan looked at her son thoughtfully.
Everyone in the family knows how much Xiao Si wants to have a place to stay in town. They'll jump for joy when they hear the news.
For some reason, she always felt that her three sons were doing it on purpose.
I just don't want to do what Xiao Si wants.
Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence? None of the three are low-key people, yet they didn't utter a single word about such a big thing as buying a house.
Cough cough...
"Mother," Huang Xiaosan felt very uncomfortable, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
I always feel like I've done something wrong and been caught red-handed.
However, he remained law-abiding and did not do anything wrong.
“That’s right,” Huang Lao Er straightened his back and focused his energy. “Mother, we didn’t cause any trouble.”
“Very good,” Jiang Nuan said meaningfully, “Brotherly love and respect!”
That little guy is really something, managing to displease all three of his older brothers. That's quite a feat.
However, the love-hate relationship between the sons is also very interesting, and Jiang Nuan doesn't intend to say much more.
Seeing this, Boss Huang wanted to explain.
Before she could speak, Jiang Nuan immediately changed the subject, "The whole family came to town today. Xiao Si has been complaining all day about how bad the school food is. Let's get ready and go over and bring him some food."
"Are we going to bring food to Xiao Si?" Huang Lao Er asked reluctantly. "Can't he eat at home by himself tonight?"
They make it sound so pitiful, saying they eat only vegetables and radishes every day, and only have one meal at noon.
That kid is just playing the victim to gain sympathy; he's incredibly cunning.
Don't think he didn't know; his sister-in-law packs pastries for the two boys to take to school every day.
It's just going to school, not going to work, why are you making it sound like you're suffering so much?
At this moment, Huang Lao Er had subconsciously forgotten how fortunate he was that he didn't have to go to school when he saw his two younger brothers covered in bruises from being whipped with the teacher's cane.
Going to school is much scarier than working!
“Mom, we’ll listen to you,” Huang Xiaosan secretly tugged at Huang Lao Er’s sleeve, signaling him not to go too far. “Bring some roast duck or braised meat, Xiao Si and Xiao Pang love meat.”
He wasn't happy about it either, feeling that the two brats were being treated too well, but he couldn't go too far.
He always felt that his mother knew everything and ignored their petty thoughts because they were harmless.
If you push your luck and lose your sense of proportion, you will definitely, absolutely be punished.
“That’s good,” Jiang Nuan said, pleased with her son’s understanding. “Xiao Si and Xiao Si are still young and inexperienced. It’s okay to teach them a lesson, but we should make sure they don’t get hurt by accident. It’s very important to let them feel the care of their family from time to time.”
After saying this, Jiang Nuan left to maintain her composure.
"Little Third, what does Mother mean by that?" Huang Lao Er asked, puzzled. "I don't quite understand."
Does that mean we can openly bully Xiao Si and the other guy?
It's really that good?
I have a feeling there's some kind of conspiracy going on!
"What could it mean?" Huang Xiaosan curled his lip and said sourly, "It's telling us to be careful and not to bully Xiao Si too much."
Back then, he was struggling to make a living under his two older brothers, and he was often beaten, but his mother never stopped him.
"When did we ever bully Xiao Si?" Huang Lao Er felt wronged. "Xiao Si is so clever, who could bully him?"
He wanted to punch them directly, but they were slippery and wouldn't give him the chance.
Normally, they might trip me up a little, but it wouldn't be considered bullying.
I thought I could beat my brother openly and legitimately, but it turns out that's not what Mom meant.
So disappointing!
Upon hearing this, Old Master Huang uttered two words softly, "Master!"
Hearing this, the three of them no longer resisted going to school.
He diligently bought a large pile of things and drove the oxcart to the school.
In the school, a middle-aged teacher recited with swaying head, "If you have fields but don't cultivate them, your granaries will be empty; if you have books but don't read them, your descendants will be foolish. If your granaries are empty, your years will be short; if your descendants are foolish, they will lack manners."
After a pause, the Master spoke, "Huang Kun, please explain the meaning of these words."
“Master,” Xiao Si bowed and spoke in a deep voice, “this student does not know.”
In any case, whether I answer or not, the result will be the same.
"To know what you know and to admit what you don't know, to know clearly yet shirk responsibility, is not the behavior of a scholar like us. Come here."
After saying this, the Master picked up the rattan cane that was placed on the table.
Seeing this, Xiao Si's face fell.
He felt that the teacher was deliberately making things difficult for him.
Whether I answer or not is unimportant; it's just a way to vent my frustrations.
Huang Xiaosi couldn't understand how a teacher of such character could have the nerve to teach students.
Thinking this, she made no attempt to hide her thoughts, and looked at the teacher with particular annoyance, "Teacher, just hit me, why bother with all that nonsense?"
"You..." The teacher was so angry that his beard bristled. "You have talent, but you don't know how to improve. Your personality is strange and eccentric. You are hopeless!"
After saying that, he picked up a rattan cane and began to whip it fiercely.
Jiang Nuan and her group arrived at the school and happened to witness this scene.
Seeing their younger brother being beaten, the three Huang brothers thought they would be happy, but they weren't.
Instead, I felt particularly angry.
If it weren't for reason telling me to respect the teacher and not to misbehave in the school, I might have just rushed in and started beating people up.
"Mother," Huang Lao Er said indignantly, "this teacher is beating our Xiao Si again."
“I saw it,” Jiang Nuan’s face darkened. “Let’s wait until the teacher finishes class and I’ll find out what’s going on.”
strangeness!
I just got a beating yesterday, why am I getting this kind of treatment again today?
This frequency is far too high!
I have to admit, I felt sorry for her.
But reason told her that her husband was also doing it for the child's good.
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