Chapter 126 I'd rather not have a clan like this! (Happy New Year~)
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"There's no door, not even a window!"
Li Shiyue's expression turned indifferent again as she said this: "However, if they need my help with the matter of going to the mortuary in Sanshan County, as a member of our Li Family Village, I will certainly do my duty."
One thing at a time, I, Li Shiyue, am not a heartless person.
Li Wangming listened to what Li Shiyue said and was somewhat moved.
Upon hearing Li Shiyue say that the villagers were going to the mortuary outside Sanshan County to retrieve the remains of their relatives who had been killed by Japanese pirates on the "Treading Waves" that night, Li Wangming immediately thought of his father, who had disappeared at sea, and his grandmother, who had died in Henan Province.
However, at this moment, Li Shiyue changed the subject and asked Li Shiyang about the county school in Sanshan County. Li Wangming was flustered and his attention was immediately diverted. He knew that Li Shiyue was asking him about it.
"...The county school still exists, but at this time, there are hardly any school officials left. Most of them have been transferred to various places by the Prince of Zhenbei."
If Wangming still wants to continue his studies, he'll probably have to go to the prefectural city.
After chatting for a while, Li's mother came in and said that dinner was ready.
The meal was prepared to the highest standard the Li family could afford at the time, but it was still just porridge, rice, and some homemade pickled vegetables. The only dish on the table that could be considered a meat dish was actually a plate of chicken fried in lard.
Knowing her youngest daughter's good appetite, Li's mother gave Li Shiyue a large bowl of rice separately when she put the food on the table.
Li Shiyang watched as Li Shiyue across from him ate the entire bowl of rice, which was bigger than a human face and overflowing with rice!
Li Shiyang, who had only eaten three bowls of rice and was already so full that he felt his belt was tightening around his stomach, was getting a real sense of Li Shiyue's appetite for the first time.
"No wonder Sister October is capable of fighting against a thousand pounds; her appetite is unmatched by any of us!"
Turning his head, Li Shiyang looked at Li Wangming with admiration: "I thought I could eat more than you, Wangming, but I never expected you to have such a large appetite. Even I can't keep up with you."
These words made Li Wangming blush with embarrassment. He himself had noticed that since recovering from that illness, he had been able to eat quite a lot.
However, with Li Shiyue, a big eater, at home, everyone except Li's mother could eat a lot, so he didn't really think he was such a big eater.
Moreover, he only eats four or five bowls of rice per meal, which is only a tiny bit more than Li's mother, who has the worst appetite in the family.
But after Li Shiyang said that to him, Li Wangming suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
After the meal, they kept Li Shiyang for a while longer before Li Shiyue and the others saw him out.
Before leaving, Li Shiyang left his place in Sanshan County for Li Shiyue, telling her to come find him if she needed anything.
After finishing her meal, Li Shiyue had just sat down to rest for a while when there was another knock on her courtyard gate.
It was Li Wangshui and his group.
After inviting everyone into the house, Li Shiyue was about to ask what was going on when Li Wangshui spoke up: "Shiyue, don't worry, we'll all follow you!"
"If you say you won't contribute money to build the ancestral hall, then we won't contribute any money!"
After Li Wangshui said this, Ma Zi, Mo Zi, Gou Lao San, and Yang Zai's cousin-in-law, who were sitting behind him, all chimed in to agree!
"That's right! Whatever you say in October, we'll listen to you!"
These words were spoken by Ma Zi, and Li Shiyue felt somewhat flattered by his resolute tone.
"Yes! In October, we'll listen to you!"
These words came from the mole, following the words of the pockmarked man.
"We were just starting to think things were getting better, we finally got some money, and we don't even know how we're going to get seeds, tools, and oxen for spring planting. And now they're already eyeing our money?"
These words were spoken by Yangzai's cousin-in-law. His family was originally a small clan in Lijia Village, but who could blame them for living in Lijia Village in the past?
Even if it's not their own ancestor, people of humble origin still have to pay money.
When the Li family ancestral hall was being renovated in Henan Province, his family also contributed money!
Now that he's in Andong, he's being asked to pay for it himself. How could he possibly agree to that?
"October is right!"
"You've contributed to the clan, so why shouldn't they let you into the ancestral hall just because you're a woman?"
These words were spoken by Erdan's mother, who was holding Erdan!
Yes, because Erdan's mother was a woman and Erdan was young, she was not called to Li Youfu's house to listen to the news.
However, Erdan's family home was close to Li Wangshui's family home. Erdan, Dazhuang, and Xiaozhuang were of similar age and often played together in Liujiatun, so the two families became even closer.
Therefore, when Li Wangshui and his group, who had just returned from Li Youfu's house, were passing by Li Wangshui's house on their way to Li Shiyue's place, they were spotted by Erdan's mother.
So, Erdan's mother came along too.
Actually, Li Wangshui and the others had wanted to find Li Shiyue for a long time. However, Li Wangshui saw Li's mother busy in and out of the courtyard, so he asked Zhou Lanhua to ask her. That's how they found out that Li Shiyang was a guest at Li Shiyue's house.
After watching Li Shiyang leave, Li Wangshui went to call Ma Zi and Mo Zi to go to Li Shiyue's house to talk.
Even the third dog chimed in with the same indignation, saying, "When I was a kid, I used to fight with dogs for food. Why didn't they see that? Why didn't they give me a bite to eat?"
If it weren't for my aunt, I would have died long ago!
I'd rather not have a clan like that!
Li Shiyue was genuinely stunned!
He really didn't expect that Li Wangshui and the others would have so much resentment towards the Li family clan!
However, looking at the faces in front of her and the resentment in their eyes, Li Shiyue quickly understood.
In the past, the Li family clan in Lijia Village, Henan Province, would have naturally protected the interests of the majority of the Li family members, or rather, the interests of the dominant Li family members.
This inevitably makes it difficult to take into account the interests of other vulnerable clansmen, not to mention those from other minor clans who have settled and lived in Lijia Village for various reasons;
Moreover, in the past, the Li family clan could live together in the local area, and with scholars like Li Shiyang, these disadvantaged people in Lijia Village were also able to survive in Lijia Village.
But now that they've arrived in a new place, the once powerful Li clan members are almost all dead. Even Li Youfu, as the head of the Li clan, only has one grandson, Li Shiyang, still alive.
Furthermore, it is clear that the scholar Li Shiyang had a disagreement with Li Youfu;
Of course, most importantly, Li Shiyue felt, was that she herself had the ability to lead them to achieve benefits and protect their safety!
Due to a combination of these factors, Li Wangshui and his team have performed as they have now.
So, when Li Shiyue was about to overturn the table and quit the Li family clan, represented by Li Youfu, they naturally followed her!
Once people have experienced good times, it's very difficult for them to go back to experiencing bad times.
It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance;
It's difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.
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