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Ji Xiaosi, Ji Sanlang's eldest son, did not feel resentment towards Gu Qingcheng who helped him as Zheng Wanjun had speculated.
On the contrary, he was grateful!
Because it was never Madam Gu who abused them.
And Madam Gu's kindness really helped him and his brothers and sisters.
Every time Ji Xiaosi, who was treated like a beast of burden in the bookstore, saw Madam Gu's beautiful and gentle appearance and felt her heartache and compassion, he was deeply moved.
The steamed buns and snacks that Madam Gu secretly stuffed into his mouth also made his heart feel filled.
More importantly, it was Madam Gu who woke him up—
"Being an apprentice in a bookstore isn't a bad idea, at least I can learn a skill."
"As the old saying goes, a craftsman will never starve in a famine. If you have a skill, you have the means to make a living."
"...My husband wasn't loved by his parents either, so he had to venture out on his own at a young age."
"At that time, he was an apprentice in a pharmacy. The owner and the doctors were wary of him and would never teach him real skills."
"But my husband is very smart. He learns secretly even when no one teaches him."
"In order to secretly learn skills, he served tea and water to the doctors, massaged their backs, washed their feet, and emptied their chamber pots..."
"He eats the least and works the most. In three years, my husband has learned how to identify and prepare medicinal herbs, as well as how to diagnose pulses and prescribe a few simple medicines."
When Gu Qingcheng spoke to Ji Xiaosi, memories flashed in her beautiful almond eyes.
There is endless pride on her exquisite face.
"My husband learned real skills by stealing."
"I returned to my hometown and became a barefoot doctor, treating patients and selling medicine. I built up a huge family business on my own."
When Gu Qingcheng was reminiscing about the past, she did not forget to glance at Ji Xiaosi out of the corner of her eye.
I found that although the child's face was blackened by ink, his eyes were exceptionally bright.
Especially after hearing Zhao Guodong's counterattack story, the little boy's chest puffed up.
Gu Qingcheng sighed slightly in her heart, he is such a good kid.
Even so, let me remind him again——
"Oh, by the way, my husband also learned to read by reading the names of medicines on the medicine cabinet."
"If you know how to read, you can understand books, and if you read books, you can understand more truths!"
"My husband is one of the few people in Zhaojiazhuang who can read and write. He knows the benefits of reading, which is why he has been supporting Dalang's education since he was young!"
In a bookstore, the most common thing is books!
Ji Xiaosi was an apprentice working in the printing workshop at the back. He had no access to books, but was accompanied by engraving plates all day long.
As long as he wants to learn, he can always learn.
Gu Qingcheng felt that she had given enough suggestions.
Whether Ji Xiaosi will continue to be a book printer or take another path from this all depends on himself!
When Ji Xiaosi heard Gu Qingcheng talk about Zhao Qingyun, his eyes became brighter.
Although Zhao Qingyun had just moved in, he had already become "someone else's child" in the back street of the academy.
Young and talented!
He has a photographic memory and can recite whatever he hears. He is simply the child prodigy and literary star that only appears in vernacular novels.
Even such an outstanding person like Zhao Qingyun, his father was once an apprentice.
If it weren't for his father's hard work and perseverance, there would probably be no Zhao Qingyun today.
Ji Xiaosi suddenly felt a surge of heroism in his heart.
He clenched his dark little fists tightly. We are all apprentices. Zhao Qingyun's father was able to learn the skills secretly, so why can't I?
I may not be as good as Zhao Qingyun in this life, but I can train my son.
Besides, I am only ten years old, so it doesn’t mean I can’t achieve something.
"Thank you, Madam Gu!"
Ji Xiaosi was not an ungrateful person. He knew that Madam Gu was saying these things to give him advice and to teach him.
Madam Gu, you are indeed beautiful and kind-hearted.
Others said that Mrs. Gu was weak and stupid, unable to protect her sons from the wind and rain, and was a negligent mother.
Ji Xiaosi didn't think so. He felt that Madam Gu was much better than his own mother.
Both are weak and incapable women, but Mrs. Gu is willing to listen to her son, while his mother is completely unreasonable!
A hint of sadness flashed in his eyes, but Ji Xiaosi soon regained his spirits.
After hiding the steamed bun given to him by Madam Gu, he straightened his body and strode towards the bookstore.
"Aunt, they all say that what you're doing won't really help Ji Sanlang's family!"
After watching Ji Xiaosi leave, Gu Qingcheng was about to turn around and go back when a small voice came from the west.
Without even turning her head to look, Gu Qingcheng knew who it was.
The "little granddaughter" of the neighbor on the west side is surnamed Han and her nickname is Jiaojiao.
If you only hear the name, everyone would think that the child's parents must love her very much.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been given the nickname "Jiaojiao".
However, when you see Han Jiaojiao's appearance and get along with her, you will know: her parents don't seem to love her.
We can’t say both parties, at least one party doesn’t love him.
The other party also seriously neglected its duties.
Such a good child, but he is cowardly, timid, inferior and sensitive.
The "grandmother" is obviously a very imposing person, but the "granddaughter" is so timid and petty!
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