On the way.
Fang Zhengyi and Li Yuanzhao sat in the carriage, looking at the scenery outside the window.
Li Yuanzhao said: "I never thought that they could stay here for such a long time and didn't even think about running away. They are quite resilient. I wonder how much they can change after returning."
Fang Zheng said, "They must have become more honest. They know how to study hard after returning. They should be able to distinguish between the hardship of living in this land and the hardship of studying. They have also seen how ordinary people live, so they will at least have empathy."
"By the way, what about Chen Yu stealing the chicken?"
"It's nothing. He was hungry. Besides, he left a note saying he would pay it back later. He is kind and righteous." Fang Zhengyi said proudly, "My son is not wrong. He is just too young and lacks experience."
"This child is as smart as me, and his character must be like me too!"
......
After a day's work, Fang Chenyu and Li Yu returned to the house to rest, both covered in dust and looking tired.
Maodan was still lying on the table, studying the crooked old book that had been rebound with thread.
But this time he didn't use a wooden stick to follow the book, but recited it quietly.
Zhou Fugui's father was still lying there quietly, sighing from time to time.
Zhou Fugui was making a fire on the stove and cooking.
The atmosphere in the house was quiet and harmonious, as usual.
There was a sudden knock on the door.
Zhou Fugui stood up and went to open the door. When he saw a man in gorgeous clothes, he was immediately puzzled.
The man said, "Our master is here to take you home."
Hearing this, Fang Chenyu and the other person in the room jumped up and ran to the door.
They said in unison: "My father is here to pick me up?"
The man at the door smiled and said, "He's outside. The master has come specially to take the two young masters home."
After that, he took out another five taels of silver and slapped it into Zhou Fugui's hand, saying, "Our master said that this is a reward. Thank you for taking care of these two children during this period of time. Sorry for bothering you."
Zhou Fugui took the money, and a hint of redness appeared on his dark face: "Thank you, sir, I didn't worry about it... They are very sensible."
Maodan had appeared behind Zhou Fugui at some point, looking very lonely.
Although Fang Chenyu is quite annoying, Brother Li is still a good guy.
We've been together for so long, and now I'm alone again...
Looking at Maodan's expression, Fang Chenyu and Li Yu's joy was diluted a lot.
Li Yu said softly: "Maodan, after I leave, you must study hard and try to get into a girls' school. I will come back to see you when I have time."
"Yeah!" Maodan nodded heavily.
"Maodan, I'm leaving too. You really don't want to talk to me?" Fang Chenyu said hopefully.
"Hmph!" Maodan snorted and turned his head away proudly.
The look of disdain is obvious.
Fang Chenyu was immediately disappointed. After saying a simple goodbye, he walked out of the house with Li Yu, feeling lonely.
Seeing the two children coming out, Fang Zhengyi, who was not far away, waved hurriedly.
When the two children stood in front of him, Fang Zheng touched Fang Chenyu's head and asked with a smile, "How have you been this month?"
"It's okay." Fang Chenyu was unhappy.
When Fang Zheng saw this expression, he could see that it was sadness at the moment of parting. It was a good thing that the child valued feelings.
Li Yuanzhao also asked Li Yu various questions. Li Yu looked up and asked, "Father, teacher. We have lived here for a month. Is it too little to give them only five taels of silver? It's not enough for us to do anything. Please give them more."
Fang Zheng turned around and said earnestly, "Five taels of silver is enough. Giving them more money doesn't mean it's good for them."
"Zhou Fugui used to be a gambler. If his gambling addiction relapses after he gets the money, who will take the responsibility? There are countless people like him in the world. If I help one family today, what about tomorrow?"
"I know what you are thinking, but there is no savior in their lives. If they want to change their lives, they can only rely on themselves. The court can only try to help them clear the obstacles on their way forward. When you grow up, you will understand that this world is so cruel."
Li Yu was speechless.
Fang Chenyu, who had been silent all the time, suddenly turned around and walked towards the house again.
Fang Zhengyi shouted, "Chen Yu, where are you going?"
"I forgot to take my slingshot and sword. Your Highness, don't you want your sword?"
Li Yu was stunned and hurriedly chased after him.
When I was working, I made a few "swords" with branches from the woods just for playing with. I can't throw this treasure away.
When I returned to the house, Maodan was sitting on a small stool, looking lost.
Suddenly seeing Li Yu and the others return, her eyes lit up immediately. Just as she was about to speak, Fang Chenyu jumped in front of her and said sternly, "Maodan, are you really not going to talk to me? If I really leave and you don't talk to me again, I'll be angry."
Maodan said nothing and turned his head away from him.
Fang Chenyu sighed and said to Zhou Fugui, "Uncle Zhou, please take your father and Maodan outside the house. I have something to say to Lao Li."
Zhou Fugui didn't understand what he meant, but he didn't refute. He picked up his father and Maodan and walked out of the house.
Li Yu asked curiously, "What are you going to say?"
Fang Chenyu did not answer, put away his "sword", walked to the corner and picked up the hoe.
Then he swung the hoe hard and hit the window.
The fragile wooden window was smashed to pieces.
With another hoe, a big hole was dug in the earth wall!
Li Yu was shocked and quickly grabbed him: "What are you doing! Are you going to tear down Maodan's house just because she won't talk to you?!"
Upon hearing this, Fang Chenyu dropped the hoe and looked at his hands which were numb from the shock, with an embarrassed expression.
This broken wall is so hard?
He sighed, "Ah...I've been so nice to her, but she still doesn't talk to me. The little girl is so annoying. Forget it, let's go."
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