Chapter 138 The Second Daughter-in-law Who Was Ugly in the Farming Literature 22
Putting aside other things, the original owner really likes this adopted son of hers, and she is not pedantic at all.
Zhang Cheng was treated better than Zhang Lao Da and his wife. After all, Xiaoyao Pavilion wanted a handsome young man, so they put some effort into making Zhang Cheng work for them.
After his physical condition improved visibly, Zhang Cheng began to feel fortunate that his situation was not too bad. Someone brought him food and drink at regular times. His life was much better than when he was at the Zhang family.
But he didn't know that his bad days would only begin after he was completely recovered.
On the first day, he was sent to an antique house. Within two minutes, a tall boy came in and took him to that place without saying a word.
Although Zhang Cheng loves to visit brothels, at least it is a matter between men and women, and both parties will say something nice.
Unlike this guy, he picked up his gun and rushed forward without saying a word, and he played it in a very fancy way, directly taking half of Zhang Cheng's life.
And this is just the beginning, not the end.
Under this torture day after day, Zhang Cheng became weaker and weaker at the fastest speed, and he seemed to have aged ten years.
At first he thought that once he got rich and powerful, he would take revenge on the second wife, but God never gave him this opportunity.
What revenge, what reaching the pinnacle of life, he just wanted to save his own life.
No matter how he begged for mercy, the manager had only one thing to say: once you enter Xiaoyao Pavilion, don't even think about leaving, because anyone who can leave is dead. If he wanted to, he would be willing to satisfy him.
Zhang Cheng was frightened by his ruthless look and no longer dared to say anything about whether to go out or not, for fear that the other party would really chop him with a knife.
Although life is difficult, it is better to live a miserable life than to die.
Time passed quickly, and it was time for Zhang Rui to take the test for his homework. Although the teacher always praised him for his good work, he was still a little nervous. He secretly glanced at Luo An from time to time along the way, and his little look was so adorable.
"nervous?"
Zhang Rui immediately shook his head, but under Luo An's gaze, he nodded, "A little bit. I'm afraid of disappointing my mother and sister."
"Don't be afraid. Even if you don't pass the exam, I won't eat you up. Just think of me and you as going there to broaden your horizons. Don't feel any psychological pressure."
"That's right, Mom said you'll be in charge of the exams these few days, and we'll be in charge of tasting the food."
Zhang Rui felt a little envious, but he thought of his mother's wish and pushed that little emotion away. "Mom, wait for me. I will definitely not let you down."
Little Zhang Rui did what he said. Not only did he not disappoint his mother, he also won first place.
When the news reached the village, Old Man Zhang sat in front of his dilapidated thatched hut and muttered to himself, "Impossible, impossible..."
Zhang Cheng, whom he had high hopes for, turned out to be a waste and there has been no news of him since then. However, his little grandson, whom he had never taken seriously, once again got the first place in the exam. The huge gap caught him off guard and made it difficult for him to accept.
Not only him, but other members of the Zhang family are the same.
Zhang Laosan had just gone out for a walk after dinner when he was stunned by the news.
"Zhang Laosan, did your nephew really pass the exam to become a Tongsheng student?"
Zhang Laosan had heard about Zhang Rui taking the exam. After all, the entire second branch family was there, so it would be hard for him not to know.
But since when did being a student become as easy to get as cabbage, where you could pass the exam just by taking it?
If it was really that easy, why did Zhang Cheng take eight or nine years to take the exam? It's impossible, absolutely impossible.
But the others' stories were very detailed and they even saw the messenger going towards the Zhang family's old house.
When Zhang Laosan heard this, he ran towards the old house. At this time, many people had gathered at the Zhang family, asking about the truth of the matter.
The person who came was Zhang Rui's teacher. Knowing that he had taught a top student, he couldn't wait to meet his little apprentice as soon as possible.
"Sister-in-law Zhang, I thought what you said that day was just a joke, but now it seems that there might be a chance."
"You are too kind, sir. Everything depends on him."
Although Zhang Rui was precocious, he still couldn't suppress his joy in achieving his first small goal in life. From time to time, he looked at Luo An with a little expression asking for praise.
Before Luo An could say anything, 001 could no longer control her motherly love.
The peaceful life here was completely shattered by a word from Zhang Laosan.
"Second sister-in-law, did Xiaorui pass the exam? Are they talking nonsense?"
Luo An's expression changed instantly, and he looked at the other person with emotionless eyes, "Zhang Laosan, what do you mean? Can't my son pass the exam and become a student?"
“No…I…”
When Zhang Laosan saw Luo An's cold face, he knew that he had done something stupid again. He wanted to explain but couldn't find any excuse. He could only stand there awkwardly and accept everyone's accusatory gazes.
"From the moment we split up, our Second Branch has no relationship with anyone else. We all signed the agreement back then. I hope no one will forget this. No matter what happens to Rui'er in the future, it's all our Second Branch's business. Don't worry about it, Zhang Laosan."
Luo An's words were merciless, but since Zhang Laosan had already started the trouble, the onlookers didn't think much of it. Some even thought it was a good idea for the second branch to split up completely, so that a good talent like Zhang Rui wouldn't be wasted by the Zhang family.
Although it was Zhang Rui who passed the examination to become a Tongsheng, this was enough to make the whole village proud, especially since Zhang Rui was still so young. If he really passed the examination to become a Juren or Jinshi and became an official in the future, their village would benefit from it.
Thinking of this, several people jumped out to accuse Zhang Laosan.
"Zhang Laosan, do you know how to speak? If you can't, go home and learn it."
"That's right. The second son's wife has long said that Xiaorui is a genius. It's because your Zhang family is blind that he wasted so many years. Otherwise, Xiaorui would have passed the exam long ago."
"Since the Zhang family has missed out on a young genius, please be quiet and let them regret it in peace."
Yes, I regret it! I regret it so much!
Zhang Laosan returned to the shabby house at the end of the village in a dejected manner, amidst the accusations and ridicules of the crowd. Seeing the dazed old man Zhang, he cursed loudly, "Impossible, impossible, the teacher from the school has come to announce the good news, and you are still here."
"You said you had two grandsons, but why did you choose to raise a loser? You spent so much money, and in the end, you left us with no place to live. Are you blind?"
Zhang Laosan was very angry and kicked the already precarious table. The table fell to the ground instantly and things fell all over the floor.
Chen Xinghua and the Zhang sisters hid in the room and did not get up. They had become even lazier since the family split up, and most of the household chores fell on the two old people. Old Mrs. Zhang was busy in the vegetable garden in the backyard. When she heard the loud noise, she rushed over and saw that the table could no longer be used. She was heartbroken.
What made her even more heartbroken was yet to come. After learning that Zhang Rui was a promising student, Old Lady Zhang collapsed to the ground and said, "Oh my God, you are such a ruthless person."
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