Chapter 97: Only by being willing to take risks and fighting hard can you break the deadlock
Uncle Xu looked as if he wanted to say something but was hesitant.
The old man pondered for a moment, then shook his head and laughed: "That's a good stubbornness, just what I like."
"Since you've thought about the process and are prepared to bear the consequences of failure, there's nothing to worry about."
"Do as you say."
As a young person, it doesn’t matter if you take the wrong path for a while.
The rest of life is long and there are plenty of opportunities to look back.
As long as you dare to move forward boldly, you will not make any big mistakes in your life.
Sang Zhixia breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Then I'll go figure out how to build a kang path between the two plots of land. Once I'm done, I'll bring it to Grandpa for review."
The old man nodded with a smile: "Go, don't forget the big words today."
Sang Zhixia laughed dryly and said yes repeatedly, and at the same time pulled back Xu Yu, who was not obedient and came out to get some fresh air.
Uncle Xu struggled for a long time but finally couldn't hold it in any longer.
He moved a small stool and sat next to the old man, whispering, "Father, it's obvious that this is impossible. Do we really have to follow my niece-in-law and put in so much effort?"
"If it really goes wrong as the villagers say, then wouldn't all our efforts be in vain?"
The old man looked at him with a half-smile in his eyes: "The spring thaw is still a few months away. If you don't join the work, do you plan to stay home and sew with the women?"
Uncle Xu was so embarrassed that he pouted wildly: "Wu Dalang threaded a needle and embroidered a sesame seed bun. How could I do such a delicate job? Why is Father making fun of me?"
"How could I possibly have the time to tease you?"
The old man quickly closed his eyes and said helplessly, "I know your concerns, but this is the only solution we have, understand?"
Uncle Xu blinked blankly, and in return, the old man said meaningfully: "Village people only want to have enough to eat and wear warm clothes. A piece of simple clothes can be worn for seven or eight years, and a pair of cotton shoes can be mended for years without breaking. There are potatoes in the bowl for every meal, and it is common to not have oily meat for a month or two. Our family can only survive such hardships for a day or two, but not for long."
"Even if adults can tolerate it, what about the children? Do you want those little ones to have to constantly struggle for food when they grow up?"
Uncle Xu was speechless when he thought of the delicate girl he had raised.
The old man looked at him deeply and said softly, "You are better than your second brother, but you lack some of your eldest brother's decisiveness."
"Sometimes being content with the status quo is a different kind of stability, but it's absolutely no benefit to future generations. If we don't take every detour we can, how will those children who come after us survive?"
"You should try to ignore what others say. A real man should be willing to take risks and not complain even if he's wrong. Only by fighting hard can you see the day when you can break through. Do you understand?"
When Uncle Xu was the third master in the Marquis' Mansion, he was content with enjoying himself. He was not close to his father or his mother. Anyway, he knew very well that no title or power had anything to do with him.
He had never harbored the ruthless intention to seize power, nor had he ever had any ambition to gain anything. He had accidentally become a rich and idle man for half his life. He had never tried to make decisions on his own and was accustomed to following orders.
When the old man is in charge, listen to him.
If Xu Yu's father takes over the family, then we will continue to listen to his father.
Even now, the right to speak in the family is gradually shifting towards the young couple Xu Yu and Sang Zhixia. He coldly watched the old lady who was so anxious that her mouth was bubbling and she pretended to be sick every day, but he didn't take it seriously.
Someone is making the decision on the direction, so isn't it all right for him to follow the instructions?
If he had any opinions, he could just say them directly. Anyway, the people who had been in charge before and after him were fair and had never treated him unfairly, so he didn't think it was a big deal.
But now the old man told him to be bold, which was so different from the belief he had followed for half his life that he was unable to control his emotions in time.
Seeing this, the old man said helplessly: "It doesn't matter if you make mistakes."
"Look at how hard-working young people are."
If Sang Zhixia's expectation comes true, the harvest from the farmland alone will be more than two years of hard work for other families.
The rest of the families in the village may just want to have enough food and clothing for the time being and not expect anything else.
But the Xu family can't do that.
The Xu family must accumulate capital as soon as possible, as this is the confidence for their descendants to achieve something.
He didn't want to say more. Uncle Xu thought about it for a long time and just sighed with a bitter face.
"I can't pick up an embroidery needle when I'm free, so it's nice to have something serious to kill time on."
"I'll listen to you and do it."
The old man looked at him with mixed feelings: "Your eldest brother once said something in his early years. Do you want to know?"
Uncle Xu uttered an "ah" and asked in confusion, "What are you talking about?"
"He said you were born to be a rich and idle person, and I'm afraid you won't have any extra worries."
Simply put, this person can't do anything that requires a lot of thinking.
In the early years, the old man mistakenly believed that Uncle Xu was hiding his abilities and that he would show his talents sooner or later. However, after a series of events, he had to admit that Xu Yu's father had a way of judging people.
This clumsiness really can't be hidden.
Uncle Xu smiled bitterly after hearing this: "Father, you really are teasing me."
"I just feel that no matter whether my hands or my mind are idle, I need to have one thing free to feel comfortable. But my brother is right. I'm just too lazy to worry about it."
In his generation, Xu Yu's father was the most outstanding one, unmatched by anyone.
As for the next generation, Xu Yu and Xu Minghui were both outstanding people. They had a lot of future to look forward to when they were young. But he was already at this age and really didn't have the energy to think about much else, nor was he too lazy to think about it.
Uncle Xu clapped his hands and stood up, sighing, "I'm afraid I can't afford such wealth. Now I just hope to benefit from my nephews and enjoy the blessing of a leisurely person with three dishes and a soup for a meal. I will be very satisfied with that."
Who says those who don’t think enough and don’t plan enough are stupid?
Knowing that something is impossible and still overestimating one's own abilities is truly foolish.
The old man smiled and said nothing. His gaze turned to the back of the main house, and his smile inexplicably faded a little.
"Your mother has been ill for a long time. You might as well go and give her some advice when you have some free time."
Ever since Second Uncle Xu went to work as an accountant in the county town, the old lady's condition showed no signs of improvement, and she even tried to make trouble several times.
Although her weak nature meant that her crying and making a fuss were ultimately in vain, she would become a nuisance sooner or later if she just hid in the house in anger.
Uncle Xu cried heart-wrenchingly at the thought of being alone with him, and the old lady, who even threw things hysterically, was also very troubled.
The old lady was not like this in her early years.
But now, I don’t know if it’s because I feel sorry for Uncle Xu and he’s gone crazy or what, but he has developed a habit of being rude and angry. He is in a crazy state that is impossible to communicate with. Anyone who sees him is confused.
Not only was the old man unwilling to talk to her, but even the younger ones below would shut up immediately when they heard the old lady's noise, for fear of accidentally provoking her anger.
In her eyes, Uncle Xu was guilty of one more crime than others: he did not help his own brother and was a traitor. In order to avoid trouble, he had been hiding from the old lady for a long time, for fear of being caught and scolded.
But the old man has spoken, and it would be inappropriate to hide any longer.
Uncle Xu was so overwhelmed that he covered his face with his hands and sighed, "Okay, I'll be there in a minute."
The old man pursed his lips meaningfully, but in the end he said nothing.
In the entire Xu family, the only one who can still say a few words to the old lady is Uncle Xu.
It’s best to persuade them.
But if persuasion is truly unacceptable and the old lady insists on continuing to make a scene, then there are other solutions...
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