Chapter 68: Confrontation
Duck: You know what, we quite agree.
Ducks need to eat some small gravel to help digestion.
The ones picked by San Ya and Siya were just the right size.
After eating those small gravels, their whole bodies feel comfortable.
Qin Fangci asked Mrs. Du to take the big bones out of the pot and let the children chew on them, and began to give instructions for tomorrow's work.
"Tomorrow, the eldest, second, and second's family will go to the city with Yulan to sell dried meat, and buy ten pounds of lean meat, two pig heads, and two sets of offal."
The people whose names were called were very happy.
After feeling happy, Li Lao Er looked at Qin Fangci carefully and asked, "Mom, you're not going?"
Qin Fangci smiled and said, "I've already negotiated the price. You can just go and buy some dogwood from the grocery store. Opportunities come to those who know how to seize them. Second Brother, you understand, right?"
"Don't worry, mom. I will cherish the opportunity." Li Laoer nodded repeatedly.
He had already calculated on his hands that if he and Yuan earned ten coins a day, they would have three hundred coins a month, which would be more than three taels of silver a year.
If he works hard with his mother, he will be able to pay off the family debt in two years, and then he will have money of his own.
It’s nice not to have to worry anymore.
After talking about going to the city, Qin Fangci assigned the housework and finally announced the monthly study plan that she had discussed with Li Yulan before going to bed last night.
"All the children in the family, from Yulan to Sanya, must participate."
Qin Fangci emphasized.
Everyone was shocked, except Li Yulan.
She had a sense of superiority as she knew it before anyone else and was being held in the palm of her mother's hand.
Anyway, I'm very happy.
Pan Laita, who was trying to grab the bone from the children but failed, looked at Qin Fangci again.
How on earth did she come up with such an idea?
Encourage your children to study?
Do you really want to force all the children to become successful?
It feels like there are more and more secrets.
Li Baisong walked up to Pan Laita and blocked Pan Laita's sight completely.
Pan Sloppy: “…”
At night, when only the mother and daughter were lying in bed, Qin Fangci told Li Yulan about the Xu family coming to see her today.
Li Yulan's heart suddenly tightened, "Mom, I..."
"I told them that you'll be busy from now on and told them not to come and play with you anymore."
Hearing this, Li Yulan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
Qin Fangci knew what was going on when she heard this, but she still asked, "Yulan, what do you think?"
Li Yulan hesitated for a moment and said, "I always listen to my mother."
The only thing on her mind now was making money, and the occasional gap she squeezed out told her that Xu Jiahuai didn't seem to be worthy of her.
That's it.
Just pretend it never happened.
Qin Fangci patted her gently and said, "It seems that you have really figured it out."
Li Yulan responded softly, "Well, mother, you are getting better and better to me. I don't want to get married anymore. I feel very sad when I think about marrying someone else and not being able to earn money."
It really hurts. The kind of pain that makes blood bleed.
Qin Fangci smiled and said, "See, it's not hopeless yet."
"Then let's just look for him slowly. Didn't the doctor say sixteen is still young?"
Li Yulan felt relieved and fell asleep quickly. She had a good sleep all night, counting money.
Xu Jiahuai tossed and turned that night. He felt anxious when he thought that Li Yulan was able to go out but didn't come to see him for such a long time.
Li Yulan doesn't want him anymore?
Is she attracted to someone else?
How is that possible?
He has the title of scholar!
Doesn’t Li Yulan want to be a scholar’s wife anymore?
No, he had to go to Li Yulan himself to find out.
Xu Jiahuai left the village early in the morning and headed towards Liantang Village.
He wanted to get there early, but Li Yulan, who had gotten up earlier than him, had already put on her backpack and went out with her brothers.
Today is the day to walk to the county town.
It feels like the flowers and plants on the roadside are all very beautiful.
That’s great!
Her mother helped her refuse, so she didn't have to show up, and the air felt even more fragrant.
"Aunt, what are you so happy about?" Yuan, who was walking with Li Yulan, couldn't help asking.
"Nothing much, but the thought of earning another ten cents today makes me happy."
Yuan: “…” This is indeed something worth being happy about.
Xu Jiahuai walked to the door of Li's house, looked into the yard, and immediately met Li Baisong who was reading a book in the yard.
Xu Jiahuai smiled at Li Baisong and said, "Can I come in and have a few words with you?"
Polite and humble.
Li Baisong closed the book and walked towards the door. "Just tell me what you want to say. I'm listening."
"There's no need to enter the yard. I'm afraid you have bad intentions."
This straight ball made Xu Jiahuai silent.
Li Baisong didn't urge her and waited quietly, since his fourth sister had already gone out.
"I heard that you came back from Liao's private school." Xu Jiahuai asked directly.
"Yes, I'm back. What advice do you have for me, Mr. Xu?"
"I'm planning to open a private school, which would be just right for you. I can give you a cheaper tuition."
"Cheaper than five hundred wen?" Li Baisong asked directly.
Xu Jiahuai: “…” The young couple did not lie to him and did pass the news on.
As for the effect, his appearance at the door of the Li family is the best effect.
Xu Jiahuai nodded, "Yes, you are her younger brother, I am willing to teach you wholeheartedly."
"Is it the kind of education that allows one to only pass the examination to become a scholar at the age of 28?" Li Baisong stated the facts calmly.
Xu Jiahuai: “…”
He was silenced again.
What does it mean that one can only pass the examination to become a scholar at the age of 28?
He was able to pass the imperial examination at the age of 28. Isn't it good that he is young and promising?
"Boy, you have a high opinion of yourself, your sights are too high, and your ambitions are too high. There will be no good results."
Li Baisong declined politely, "I don't know you well, I don't need your concern, let's just keep our distance."
Xu Jiahuai: “…”
Xu Jiahuai was so angry that he laughed. "We can be very familiar with each other. At least I have heard a lot about you from someone."
Li Baisong's expression turned cold. "Xu Xiucai, be careful with your words. You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want. Xu Xiucai has read the books of sages for so many years, the words of sages, and the teachings of the ancients. How could he say such a stupid thing?"
"Studying hard, supporting your parents, wife, and children is not easy. Don't destroy others or yourself so easily."
Li Baisong lowered his voice so only the two of them could hear, "She's just an ordinary woman, not a beautiful woman, nor a wealthy family. Is it because of a resentment that the scholar is willing to fight her to the death, resulting in both sides suffering losses?"
Xu Jiahuai's heart was filled with emotions, and all his thoughts were brought to the surface.
In his eyes, Li Yulan was like a little toy in his palm, a duck at his fingertips.
Xu Jiahuai stared at Li Baisong, a mocking sneer on his lips, "You, a commoner, think you can threaten me? She and I are in love with each other, and it's not your turn to threaten us, a young boy."
After Xu Jiahuai finished speaking, he turned and left.
The backs are filled with anger.
Li Baisong was right. He had neither a natural appearance nor a wealthy family background. However, it was Li Yulan who provoked him first.
There's no reason to leave so easily.
What's more, the Li family can all make money now.
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