Chapter 131 The Male Protagonist's Excellent Mother (XVIII)
"But don't worry, Dalang, I haven't spent it all!"
Gu Qingcheng took out a few silver coins from her pocket like a little kid, "Here, there are still three taels of silver, enough for our expenses for this month."
As for why one month?
Of course, the principal and dividends can be recovered next month.
Gu Qingcheng smiled with her eyebrows curved, and her face, which had brought disaster to the country and the people, was now full of energy and light.
Looking at his mother like this, Zhao Qingyun felt so angry that he didn't know where to vent.
"By the end of the month, we'll have money!"
Gu Qingcheng still thought Zhao Qingyun was not stimulated enough, and continued to say something that made Zhao Qingyun break his defense: "When I have money, I will buy the best rice paper for Dalang, and buy a lot of it!"
"And what about the Hu brush? I'll buy you a bunch. You can use one and throw it away without feeling bad."
Zhao Qingyun was stunned, and the anger in his chest seemed to be frozen by something.
He stared blankly at his mother's joyful expression, and listened to her words full of maternal love but somewhat childish, "My Dalang is so smart, he is the best at writing and reading, you should also use the best paper and pen!"
"From now on, we won't use those cheap hemp papers anymore, let alone bluestone slabs!"
"Whatever good stuff you want, we'll buy it!"
"Oh, and I'll buy you that book you always wanted to buy! It's only over thirty taels of silver, and I can earn it back in a month!"
Gu Qingcheng was in high spirits, and her originally pale face looked a little more lively.
Zhao Qingyun was stunned, his heart seemed to be soaked in a hot spring, moist and warm.
It turns out that his mother wanted to make money for him.
Although the mother was stupid, her "business" was doomed to fail.
But, but this sincere maternal love is real and without any impurities.
Zhao Qingyun sniffed softly, and he seemed to understand his father's feelings for his mother.
In addition to the beauty and gentleness of my mother, it is more because she is simple and sincere enough.
My father, Zhao Guodong, was treated harshly by his family since he was young. He lacked the love of his parents and could not feel the affection of his brothers.
He lacks love and he longs for it.
And her mother can give her all, only and sincere love (or dependence).
This was enough to fill the void in my father's heart.
Zhao Qingyun has a great father and he has no shortage of love.
However, his mother's negligence during his growth made him mature too precociously.
His intelligence and calculations are far beyond his age.
For a person who is full of tricks and extremely strong and independent, having a simple and pure relative seems to be a kind of "compensation".
[Forget it, it's just a little over a hundred taels of silver. As long as it makes my mother happy, I'll let her do whatever she wants.]
[Although my mother is not smart enough, she loves me. And she did not remarry at such a young age, which is a huge sacrifice in itself! ]
Zhao Qingyun is just good at calculating, not that he really has no conscience.
Knowing that his mother had been cheated and why she had been cheated, Zhao Qingyun no longer had any complaints or anger, only an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
Gu Qingcheng wanted to make one last attack.
She looked at Zhao Qingyun deeply, "My mother can make money now. She is the one who supports the family and supports the household!"
"Da Lang, just study hard and be a good and outstanding child."
"...People outside will never slander Dalang as unfilial again, saying that he dares to control his widowed mother at such a young age!"
Boom! What a fatal blow! What a direct attack on the soul!
That's it! Zhao Qingyun is so smart that he can guess why his mother suddenly became so "capable" just by listening to her words.
You know, my own mother is more soft-hearted and easily influenced, but she is very timid.
In the past, when I was cheated, it was just a minor matter.
She didn't dare to make any decision regarding silver exceeding five taels.
But this time, A Niang acted out of character and took out all the money in the house in one go.
She was not trying to make money at all, but to clear his "stigma"!
Zhao Qingyun has always been strong, especially after his father passed away, he forced himself to grow up.
He has to support the family and take care of all his relatives.
But in his heart, he sometimes feels fragile - he is just a nine-year-old boy.
He also needs the love of his parents and the protection of his elders.
At this moment, he felt this kind of care and protection! "Mother!"
Zhao Qingyun rarely showed his emotions, and rarely acted like a child and acted like a spoiled child to his mother, "You are so good to me!"
So, I have to figure out a way to deal with the mess my mother left behind.
My father, an uneducated barefoot doctor, was able to protect my mother very well, ensuring that she had enough food and clothing and was happy both physically and mentally.
As a scholar and a true genius, he should be even better than his teacher! It's just a little over a hundred taels of silver. I, I'll find a way!
No, it’s not more than one hundred taels, but a four-cent bonus.
That’s nearly one hundred and fifty taels!
There was a flash of determination in Zhao Qingyun's eyes, and he began to plan in his mind: one month!
In one month, I want to earn one hundred and fifty taels of silver!
Huoshui: ...Alas, poor child, you have been firmly held in Gu Qingcheng's palm, and you don't even know it! ...
While Zhao Qingyun was studying and thinking about how to make money, three days had passed.
That day, Zhao Qingyun came back from the private school, and he had a vague idea.
When borrowing books from his teacher's house, he accidentally saw a set of miscellaneous notes written by an ancient sage whose dynasty and name were unknown.
This sage seemed to be a Taoist priest and wrote many interesting stories related to Taoism.
Among them, a miraculous method of making ice using a certain mineral was mentioned.
Zhao Qingyun felt that if he could complete and restore this ancient recipe, he should be able to sell it for money.
"Where can I get saltpeter? Maybe there's some in the pharmacy!"
Zhao Qingyun sat at the desk, doing two things at once.
I took the brush in my hand, dipped it in water, and then practiced writing on the clean bluestone slab.
My brain is working fast.
As expected, people can always unleash their potential when faced with tremendous pressure.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Although Zhao Qingyun was smart and independent in the past, he still had his biological father Zhao Guodong to protect him from the wind and rain.
Without his father, he became the mainstay of the family, and with a mother who was not easy to worry about, he could only push himself! This push really made Zhao Qingyun come up with a solution.
Zhao Qingyun practiced calligraphy while perfecting his plan.
"Cousin! Cousin Gu, are you home?"
At this moment, a burst of crying and wailing came from outside the door, coming closer and closer.
Zhao Qingyun was so frightened that his thoughts became confused.
He raised his head, frowned slightly, and a bad premonition flashed through his heart.
"Xiao Ya, go and have a look! Who is crying outside?"
Zhao Qingyun had a cold face and gave the order in a deep voice.
Xiao Ya, Zhao Da’s little daughter, is only six years old this year.
Gu Qingcheng had several rounds of PK with the top talents in the Zhao family’s old house. Those top talents were completely convinced and dared not to make trouble anymore.
In addition to the people from each room taking turns to do hard labor for Gu Qingcheng and her two sons every ten days, the children in the family also took turns to come here to "help".
Today it is the turn of the Zhao family’s child.
Xiao Ya and her two brothers and sisters came running over early in the morning.
The little ones are very diligent, serving tea and water, feeding chickens and pigs.
Ahem, apart from the instructions from her parents, Gu Qingcheng was also quite generous.
She would occasionally give the children a tip of one or two copper coins, or a small treat like a snack or a candy.
Not to mention, the children who come to help are provided with food and accommodation.
Three meals a day, all contain oil, water and fine grains.
While keeping watch over my sick aunt at night, I could sleep on soft new bedding and have an egg as a snack the next day!
It can be said that as long as the children have been with Gu Qingcheng, they will be extremely active without their parents urging them.
My aunt is so nice. She gives me money and food. It is said that if I behave well, I can get a new set of clothes at the end of the year!
If possible, they all wanted to stay and be children for their aunt! The children really liked to serve Gu Qingcheng and her son, so when Zhao Xiaoya heard Zhao Qingyun's instructions, she ran out obediently without saying a word.
Soon, Zhao Xiaoya was taken back to the yard by several people.
She shouted, "What are you doing? Don't barge in!"
My aunt and cousin are both well-behaved people. They knock on the door before entering and make a sound before leaving.
Unlike the villagers around him, he didn't just walk into other people's yards.
Coming and going without even saying hello.
After staying in Zhao Guodong's house for a long time, Zhao Xiaoya and a group of other little kids were also influenced and started to talk about the rules involuntarily.
But the people outside the door were too arrogant. They cried and shouted as they tried to break in.
Zhao Xiaoya wanted to come back to report to her cousin or aunt, but it was too late! "Cousin! Cousin! Something happened! It's a big deal!"
"Go away! What are you doing here, little girl?"
"Cousin, help! Cousin, please help us!"
There were several people, both men and women, all young and strong.
They entered the yard and thought Zhao Xiaoya was in the way, so they pulled her aside.
Zhao Xiaoya was almost pushed down.
Fortunately, children in the countryside have been raised freely since childhood and are all very strong.
Zhao Xiaoya staggered two steps, but did not fall, nor was she frightened.
She just looked unhappy: What kind of people are these? They are too arrogant and don't know any rules! Zhao Qingyun heard the howling of these people and felt more and more uneasy.
He put down his pen and stood up.
However, he was still a step too slow. His mother, with a confused look on her face, held Zhao Erya's hand and walked out gracefully.
"Who are you?"
Gu Qingcheng had already guessed who the visitor was, but she still pretended to be confused.
"Cousin! Cousin Gu! Please save my stupid wife!"
Seeing the beautiful Gu Qingcheng, the people who were crying and howling were stunned at first: Who is this fairy who seems to have walked out of a painting? Could it be Gu?
Then, a man who looked to be about thirty years old came back to life first and howled at Gu Qingcheng...
(End of this chapter)
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