Chapter 114: Martial Arts Training (Update 1)
In Mrs. Cui's opinion, Cui Hejin must care about Zhiluo.
Otherwise how could he be so careful?
If Cui Hejin hadn't had to go to school to teach in the afternoon, he would definitely take care of Zhiluo personally.
When Jiang Zhiluo heard these words, her heart was moved and ripples seemed to appear in her heart.
She couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.
After washing up, Jiang Zhiluo was indeed tired, so she went back to her room and lay on the bed to rest for a while.
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At this time, the Jiang family of Xingshan Village
After lunch, the family got busy.
"The cattails in the yard are all dry, so we can continue making straw sandals."
"It rained a few days ago, but luckily the sun has been shining brightly these past few days, so the cattails can be dried easily."
"Luckily, I have some dry cattail grass at home, which I can weave into straw sandals. I'll weave some more this afternoon, and then go to the market in Yangliu Village tomorrow morning to sell the sandals."
These days, in addition to their daily chores, the Jiang family is busy weaving straw sandals.
Fortunately, there were many people in the family and strength lay in numbers, so they all made a lot of straw sandals.
Even five-year-old Xuanxuan helped.
Originally, his parents and brothers and sisters didn't want him to work, but Xuanxuan insisted because he wanted to help at home.
Even if he is slow in writing, he will still be able to write.
He always insisted on helping with housework, thinking that it would make his parents, brothers and sisters more relaxed.
Jiang Yunshu and Jiang Yunzheng would go to the nearby mountains every day, one to chop firewood, and the other to see if they could find palm trees, bamboo, or the kudzu root that his sister mentioned.
They also cut a lot of cattails in the mountains to dry and make straw sandals.
Jiang Yunmian watched his mother busy weaving straw sandals and asked, "Mom, aren't we selling malt sugar anymore?"
In the past, every time she went to the market, my mother would make some malt sugar to sell.
Ye said, "We haven't sold out the malt sugar we made last time. We still have more than twenty pieces left, so we won't make more."
"Let's make some straw sandals first and see if there are many people who buy them tomorrow."
Jiang Yunzheng said: "Mom, it's better to have a skill. With a skill you can make money."
Ye smiled and said, "That's right. This is what your elder sister taught us. Don't forget your elder sister when you grow up."
"Even if she gets married, she is still your elder sister."
Jiang Yunzheng quickly stated, "Of course. No matter where Sister is, she is our best sister."
Others also spoke up: "Yes, Sister is the best, we all miss her."
"Sister can build a big house now, so she can live well."
"When I grow up, I will also be nice to my elder sister."
After listening to everyone's words, Jiang Xiangchuan and Ye felt relieved.
Ever since Zhiluo taught us how to make some things, the family has been able to earn some money and life has gotten better.
She cooked extra food for every meal so that the children could have enough to eat.
Thinking about earning more copper coins at the market tomorrow, Ye felt that such days were promising.
Not only was Ye's heart filled with hope, but Jiang Yunshu and the others could also clearly feel that their family conditions had improved and their food had become better.
At least they each had enough to eat.
Unlike before, there is not much food and everyone is reluctant to eat more, sometimes they have to endure hunger.
Now the family sits together and works hard, their hearts full of hope.
"Dad and Mom, how much do our straw sandals cost?"
Jiang Xiangchuan said, "I've discussed it with your mother and decided to sell the straw sandals for five cents each. We can't get the price if we sell them in the village."
“Even though the Yangliu Village market is huge, most of the people who visit it are villagers from nearby villages.”
Ye also nodded and said, "Well, straw sandals are different from malt sugar. You don't have to spend copper coins to buy anything for straw sandals. It just makes us busier. So if we sell more straw sandals, we will make more money. Five cents is cheaper, so more people will buy them."
Jiang Shumian said, "Mom and Dad, this is what my sister meant by small profits but quick turnover."
Ye smiled and said, "You understand what your elder sister means."
Jiang Yunmian nodded and said, "Of course, Sister is amazing. She understands everything we don't understand and will patiently explain it to us."
Jiang Yunzheng said: "Sister is much smarter than before."
Upon hearing this, Ye said seriously, "Your sister was originally smart, but she was hurt and traumatized when she was a child, so she hasn't recovered. Now that she's married and grown up, she's naturally different."
"When you grow up, you will understand a lot of things and become smarter."
After Ye said this, no one thought about it anymore.
Xuanxuan diligently weaved straw sandals with her little hands and said, "I want to grow up quickly."
Jiang Yunshu looked at his brother and said, "You are only five years old. It will take time for you to grow up."
Xuanxuan lowered his head, his hands continued to move diligently, and after a while he whispered, "I miss my sister."
"When you grow up, you can visit your elder sister more often!"
Ye felt a pang of sadness when she heard what her son said.
She didn't take care of the child much since he was young, it was Zhiluo who took care of him.
After Zhiluo got married, Xuanxuan might not be used to it, but it was normal for him to think of her as his sister.
But he usually behaves very sensible, never says anything, and just helps with housework seriously.
Ye could only comfort him: "Yes, you have grown up and are capable now. You can help your sister with things, so naturally you can see your sister more often."
Xuanxuan's eyes lit up when he heard it, "Yeah, I want to become stronger, I want to learn martial arts from Dad."
Jiang Xiangchuan looked at his son and said, "Practicing martial arts is very hard."
Xuanxuan said: "I want to learn, Dad, I want to learn."
Jiang Xiangchuan looked at his son who had suddenly perked up and couldn't bear to refuse him.
"Well, come here, Dad will help you see if you are suitable for martial arts training."
Among his three sons, Jiang Yunshu is not suitable for martial arts, but Jiang Yunzheng has a good physique for martial arts. Jiang Xiangchuan would also teach him some kung fu on weekdays.
In Jiang Xiangchuan's words, he learned some martial arts from others when he was young, so he knows a little bit.
Anyway, the Jiang family doesn’t understand, they just believe whatever their parents say.
Jiang Yunshu, on the other hand, remained silent.
Jiang Yunshu has a gentle personality. Although his physique is not suitable for martial arts, he is extremely intelligent.
He knew that his parents must be hiding something from them.
My parents were not from Xingshan Village before. They never told me where they were from before fleeing the famine, and they never mentioned the past.
Xuanxuan hurried over.
Jiang Xiangchuan looked at Xuanxuan's physique and became excited. "You have a very good physique, suitable for martial arts training, but you are still young, Dad will teach you the basics first."
The basic skills start with horse stance.
"But if you want to learn, you have to endure hardships and not give up halfway."
Xuanxuan nodded and said, "Dad, I'm not afraid of hardship, and I won't give up halfway. I will study hard and become capable."
He is very persistent about this.
Jiang Xiangchuan was very pleased to see him.
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Donghe Village
Jiang Zhiluo woke up after taking a short rest at noon.
When she got up and went to bed, Mrs. Cui was no longer at home.
Since the construction of the house began, Mrs. Cui usually goes to the back of the village in the afternoon.
Go check out the progress of building the house.
Take a look and see if there are any problems.
By the way, count out today's wages and send them to the village head, who will then be responsible for distributing the wages.
Jiang Zhiluo knew this. After she had rested, she couldn't sit idle, so she started to get busy.
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