Chapter 331: Gratitude
Zhuang Mingli arrived early with some things, and in his hand he brought a small bamboo basket of peaches.
Zhuang Qingning took it quickly and said, "Next time if you bring something, just ask your second or third brother to deliver it."
"I'm in much better shape now. My parents said I've become stronger, so it's okay." Zhuang Mingli's round face was full of smiles. "My uncle sent this. He said it's the last crop of peaches this year, but it's the crispest and sweetest. He knows that you like to eat crisp peaches, so he asked me to bring some over."
Zhuang Mingli is the youngest child in Zhuang Yonghe and He's family. Because of his weak body, he had to take medicine all day long. Now that he is better, Zhuang Yonghe and He are reluctant to let him do housework, and they are afraid that he will be tired. But a child of this age cannot stay at home and play all day long. Later, when they saw Zhuang Qingsui reading and practicing calligraphy at home, the couple came up with the idea of letting Zhuang Mingli come to Zhuang Qingning's house every day to learn a few words.
The purpose was to give Zhuang Mingli something to do to kill time, so that he wouldn't be bored at home all day. Secondly, life was better at home now, and Zhuang Yonghe and He were thinking of finding a better future for their children.
Unfortunately, Zhuang Mingliang, Zhuang Minghao and Zhuang Mingjin all don't like reading and learning to read. They yawn when they read, so we can only try to see if Zhuang Mingli can do it.
As for Zhuang Qingning, Zhuang Qingsui was often bored at home alone. If something happened, no one would know. There happened to be someone who was willing to learn with him. The two of them could be companions, and maybe they could compete with each other and increase their enthusiasm for learning. So he readily agreed to this matter.
Coincidentally, Zhuang Mingli was a man who was willing and able to learn, and he was also talented. Although he was two years younger than Zhuang Qingsui, his memory was not bad either. The two of them got along well, so it was decided that they would study together first, and when Zhuang Qingsui was able to go to school and Zhuang Mingli found a suitable private school, they would talk about the future.
"I was just thinking about asking your family for some, and it just happened to be delivered." Zhuang Qingning picked up a peach from the small bamboo basket and sniffed the sweet smell, smiling, "It's this taste. If you buy it from other places, you can never get something to your taste. Only the ones from your uncle's are crispy and sweet, and they taste good."
"As long as Sister Ning likes it." Zhuang Mingli giggled, and together with Zhuang Qingsui, pulled the table over and prepared paper, pen and other things.
Zhuang Qingning copied the scroll that Fan Wenxuan had sent him earlier and explained it to Zhuang Qingsui and Zhuang Mingli. After the explanation, he circled the new characters and asked the two to practice them. He then prepared to take a look at a few workshops.
But the person who was still going out had a guest coming to the door.
"Lord Chu?"
When Zhuang Qingning saw the person getting off the carriage at the door, he was startled, "Why are you here?"
"I came here today because I want to thank Miss Zhuang, so I made a special visit to express my gratitude to Miss Zhuang." Chu Jinnian said in a gentle voice.
"Thank me?"
Zhuang Qingning's face became more and more surprised.
Chu Jinnian was invited into the house and when he picked up the cup of tea handed to him by Zhuang Qingning, he said softly, "I came to thank Miss Zhuang because she helped my teacher earlier."
Teacher?
Zhuang Qingning blinked, "Are you talking about Mr. Fan?"
"That's right." Chu Jinnian nodded slightly. "Mr. Fan is often confused and forgetful as he ages. He even forgot the way back home when he went out. If it weren't for Miss Zhuang's help, the consequences would be disastrous."
"So I came to visit you today to thank Miss Zhuang."
Chu Jinnian stood up and bowed to Zhuang Qingning to express his gratitude.
Zhuang Qingning returned the greeting, "Master Chu, your words are too kind. It's just a small favor. It's what I should do. Master Chu, don't take it too seriously."
"And Mr. Fan also came to thank me later. He really shouldn't accept this thank you from Mr. Chu."
"I came to visit Miss Zhuang today, but actually I have another matter." Chu Jinnian said.
"Please speak, sir."
"These days, Mr. Fan has often mentioned that the courtyard of Miss Zhuang's house is very well decorated. He has repeatedly said that he wants to decorate his courtyard in the same way. So I came to bother Miss Zhuang today to take a look at the courtyard of Miss Zhuang's house, and also hope that someone will decorate it in the same way." Chu Jinnian replied.
She thought Chu Jinnian had thought of something for her to do, but it turned out that he just wanted to visit the courtyard.
"You are too polite, sir. I just decorated the courtyard casually. If you don't mind, Lord Chu, you can look around freely." Zhuang Qingning smiled brightly, stood up, led the way and acted as a guide.
Chu Jinnian took a step forward and followed behind Zhuang Qingning.
The grass is lush, the flowers are bright, the grape vines are full, there are cats licking their fur lazily, and birds in the trees chirp once or twice from time to time.
It is indeed a very comfortable and leisurely farmyard.
Here you can feel the long-lost sense of tranquility, and you will feel much more relaxed and comfortable.
Chu Jinnian took a deep breath unconsciously, and could even feel the reason why Fan Wenxuan praised this place.
Zhuang Qingsui and Zhuang Mingli were practicing calligraphy in the yard. At first, the two little guys felt very excited about Chu Jinnian's arrival and looked around, but now they completely calmed down and concentrated on writing.
"This is..." Chu Jinnian said apologetically, "I'm sorry to bother your sister and brother."
"That's okay. This is my younger sister, and this is the youngest son of my uncle who has a good relationship with me. Neither of them has ever been to school, but they just learned a few words from me." Zhuang Qingning replied with a smile.
"I don't know what Miss Zhuang's future plans are, but I heard from Mr. Fan that Miss Zhuang has to manage the business of the workshop and the shop on weekdays, which is very busy. She also has to take time out to teach the two of them to read. It's really too hard."
"How about this? Mr. Fan is the only one teaching my younger brother at home. Why not let him teach your younger sister and brother every day? This way, Mr. Fan will be happy to have more students, and my younger brother will also be happy to have someone to study with. What do you think, Miss Zhuang?"
Chu Jinnian asked in a gentle voice.
Zhuang Qingning blinked.
It seems that Fan Wenxuan also mentioned this last time.
But Fan Wenxuan was talking about having time.
After all, he was someone else's teacher. Zhuang Qingning understood that Fan Wenxuan also worked for the master's family and was controlled by others. Most of the time he did not have free time, so he just thought that Fan Wenxuan was just being polite and did not take it to heart.
But this time it was Chu Jinnian, the host, who came, and he had to come every day.
As for herself, Zhuang Qingning would definitely agree without hesitation, after all, it would benefit her family.
only……
"This is really too much trouble for Mr. Fan..." Zhuang Qingning hesitated.
Thanks to "Mujin Hualiang" for the 100-coin reward, and "Mei Mei" for the monthly ticket. Thank you for your support~ These two pictures today were very difficult to write. I overturned them twice. This is the third time I wrote it...
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