He Jinshu glanced at the sky after hearing this, and then said, "Wait until after lunch when the children are taking a nap before going in."
Chen Chen nodded after hearing this. They would soon reach the next town, and it would be late by then, so they could go in after lunch.
After walking for almost another hour, they arrived at the next town. After resting for a while and eating some food, they continued on their journey.
After coaxing his two sons to sleep in the car, He Jinshu took them into the library, while Chen Chen leaned against the carriage and took a nap.
After walking and stopping for eight or nine days, they finally arrived at a town not far from the provincial capital.
During the days of traveling, the two children not only did not cry, but looked extremely happy. They also liked to sit in the carriage and look at the scenery outside the window. When they saw something strange, they would point it out to Chen Chen, He Jinshu and others.
Even when it rained on the road and they were not allowed to look outside, they still refused and insisted on opening the window to see the rain. Chen Zhen was afraid that they would get wet in the rain and catch a cold, so he forcefully closed the window to prevent them from looking. In the end, the two angry children ignored him for a long time.
It was already twilight when they arrived at the town next to the city, so Chen Chen and his friends found an inn to rest and prepared to go into the city again tomorrow.
In the private room of the inn, Chen Chen discussed with He Jinshu while eating: "Ah Shu, when we enter the city tomorrow, should we stay in an inn or buy a house?"
"Let's buy a house," He Jinshu said. "The inn is too noisy. I have nine days to take the exam. Buying a house will give me some peace and quiet, and it will also be good for the two children."
Chen Chen nodded upon hearing this, and then said, "Why don't we stay in the inn for two days first, and let Wen Feng go to the city to buy a house tomorrow. When he comes back, we will set off for the city."
"Okay." He Jinshu responded.
After dinner, Chen Chen called Wen Feng and asked him to go to the capital to buy a house early the next morning. After giving him instructions, he asked him to find the waiter and bring some hot water as the four of them wanted to take a bath.
After the hot water was brought up, the two sons were bathed first, and then Chen Chen and He Jinshu took turns taking a bath.
After washing, it was completely dark, but it was just after the hour of Xu, so it was still early to go to bed, so the family went into the library to accompany He Jinshu to read.
The next morning, Wenfeng went to the county town and did not return until the afternoon.
The house was bought, a two-story house, but it was not close to the examination hall. After all, the examination hall was basically in a fixed location every year, and the houses around it had already been bought by wealthy families.
So Wenfeng found a house that was relatively close to the examination venue and bought it, and cleaned it up as well.
The next day, Chen Chen, He Jinshu and his sons entered the city. When the guards checked the pass, they asked in surprise, "He Jinshu?"
Wen Feng asked upon hearing this: "But what's the problem?"
"May I ask if it is Mr. He Jinshu who invented the rice transplanter?" asked the soldiers guarding the city.
"Yes, he is our boss." Wen Feng said with a bow.
After hearing this, the officers and soldiers said nothing more. They returned the pass to Wenfeng and let them go.
In the carriage, Chen Chen and He Jinshu heard the conversation outside, but neither of them showed up. After entering the city, Chen Chen said to He Jinshu, "Ah Shu, it seems that our unit's publicity is good. Everyone in this city knows your name."
He Jinshu just nodded slightly in agreement.
The capital city is bustling with activity. Students from all over Cangzhou will be coming from all directions in the near future to take part in this exam which is held only once every three years.
When the carriage arrived at the gate of the house, He Jinshu and Shen Zhen got out of the carriage holding their son and then entered the house together.
The house was very clean and had a well for its own use. Wen Feng had also bought all the necessary things, so they could move in directly.
Chen Chen held his son in his arms and looked around the yard. After finding that there was nothing wrong, he said to his son, "Si Yi, we are going to move into our new home. How is it? Do you like it?"
He Siyi put one hand in his mouth and bit it, pointed at the main house with the other hand, and after letting out an "ah", he turned his head and looked at Chen Chen in confusion.
"We're going to live in a new house." Chen Chen said as he carried He Siyi into the house.
He Jinshu also carried He Sixuan into the house.
After putting his son on the bed, Chen Chen put his son on the bed and asked He Jinshu to look after him while he prepared to make lunch.
On the way here just now, Wenfeng got off the car early to buy food nearby. He should be back by now. It is almost noon now. Not only do they need to eat, but the children also need milk.
After a simple lunch and putting the two children to sleep, Chen Chen and He Jinshu also prepared to take a nap.
Although they didn't walk fast these days, the road was bumpy and the car ride was very uncomfortable, so it was better to take a nap to give their bodies a complete rest.
When Shen Shichen woke up, He Jinshu was already sitting by the bed reading a book, and his two sons were still asleep.
Chen Chen stood up and whispered to He Jinshu, "Ah Shu, don't you scholars all like to recite poems and compose essays together, and make friends through poetry? We're all in the capital now, do you want to join those foreign students and join in the fun?"
After that, she jokingly said, "Don't worry, son. I will take good care of them. I am willing to be your 'good wife' for the next few days."
He Jinshu raised his head from the book when he heard this, then raised his hand to pinch Chen Zhen's smiling face, and said with a faint smile: "No, now is not a good time to communicate. If you are not careful, you might get yourself into trouble."
Every year there are people who cannot take the exam due to various "accidents", and those are usually people who have certain talents in communication. There is a saying that the first bird to stick its head out gets shot, so now is not a good time to go for communication.
What's more, he has already gained some fame, so it is not appropriate for him to show up in public. He should keep a low profile.
After hearing this, Chen Zhen thought for a moment before he understood what He Jinshu meant. He nodded and said, "Okay, then let's read at home."
Although He Jinshu had never thought of going out to "meet friends", many students throughout Cangzhou knew his name and had heard that he would come to take the exam, so they all wanted to see him.
But at first, I didn't meet him because I didn't know where he lived. After I found out his address, I sent him visiting cards, but without exception, He Jinshu politely declined them all.
The exam was only a few days away, and when everyone saw that He Jinshu had closed the door and refused to see visitors, they stopped disturbing him and focused on preparing for the exam.
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