Chapter 133: Wisdom Eyes and Pearls

Zhou Shuren regretted that the time they spent looking at each other was too short, and secretly sighed at Zhulan's determination. "I bought two roast chickens and brine-cured pig's trotters. It's a happy event that you passed the county exam today, so I brought back two dishes."

Zhulan has been cooking roasted chicken for a long time. In ancient times, the chickens used for roasting were all free-range chickens, not fed with drugs or hormones. They tasted good on their own, and they were even more delicious when roasted. "Okay, I'll consider a few dishes, you take a rest first."

Zhulan sorted out Zhou Shuren's clothes and planned to wash them tomorrow. She also took off the quilt and quilt cover she brought with her and replaced them with new ones. Then she took the money out and took Li to the butcher's house first. She bought four pounds of ribs, half of the liver, and all the intestines. She felt a little regretful, so she thought about it and bought five pounds of pork belly and three-layer pork, and also bought two pieces of tofu.

For dinner, the staple food was rice, and there were eight dishes, including roast chicken, sausage, pig's trotters, braised pork, stewed pork ribs with potatoes, green onions with tofu, and tofu soup.

By the time Zhou Shuren woke up, the children had all gotten home from school, and the table was filled with food that looked just like what you’d get during Chinese New Year.

There was no need to ask about the grades of the students in the school. One look at his poor performance told them that he had passed the county exam. Zhou Changlian and Zhou Changzhi surrounded my father and asked him what the exam questions were.

Zhulan looked at her two sons with a smile. Changlian had passed the 15th day of the lunar year and would be able to take the exam next year. As for Changzhi, his talent was better than Changlian and he was also preparing. He wished Zhou Shuren could tell him everything about the exam.

When Li came in with the main course, Zhulan said, "Stop hanging around your father. Sit down and enjoy your meal."

Everyone in this family has learned in the past six months that they can refute what their father says, but they must listen to their mother, otherwise their father will no longer love them!

Zhou Shuren and the others were seated, and he poured himself a glass of wine. "Today's county exam is a good start, so let's have a good meal to celebrate. You guys should pour yourselves some wine and have a good drink with me."

Zhulan saw Rongchuan pouring a glass for herself, so she didn't hold back. Drinking parties are inevitable in both ancient and modern times. Those who don't know how to drink or have a low alcohol tolerance are all injured. It's better to drink to avoid being cheated, unless you have a special physique and can get drunk after just one glass. Otherwise, you can practice slowly.

While the men were drinking and eating at the table, Zhou Shuren would also chat about his experiences in the county. He would also give some tips on how to communicate with people and how to be better at reading people's expressions. These are experiences that Zhou Shuren has honed since he was a child and are very valuable!

At Zhulan's table, the children ate happily. Li and Zhao also ate meat openly, which was a rare occasion. They enjoyed the meal very much. Zhulan listened silently to Zhou Shuren's talk about his experience. If the boys in the family learn half of this, it will be enough to benefit them for a lifetime.

But why did Zhulan feel a little distressed? The more experience Zhou Shuren had, the harder his childhood was. They had talked about how the orphanage where Zhou Shuren lived did not have enough funds, and he had to earn his own tuition. He was reluctant to buy clothes and shoes, so he picked up bottles and helped with handicrafts when he was young. When he entered junior high school, he studied hard to get bonuses and had to work in a store. As for choosing archaeology as his major, it was because he had exchanged the copper coins he picked up when he was a child, so he knew that antiques were valuable, so he consciously went around antique shops and got in touch with them bit by bit.

Zhou Shuren said that he knew he was an orphan with no background or resources, and it would take many years for him to make a name for himself. He didn't know how many years it took him to save money if he wanted to buy his own house and have his own home. After careful consideration, he decided on a profession, and then worked hard to make money, help people with appraisals, participate in projects, and check for leaks himself. He worked very hard to buy a house and a car, but he never expected to travel through time and space and arrive in ancient times, and his profession became a cheat.

She heard it at the time and was envious, but now she felt sad. How much suffering did Zhou Shuren have to endure to succeed? By comparison, although she didn't have a close relationship with her parents, she grew up in a wealthy family and her job was arranged for her. By comparison, she felt even more distressed.

Zhulan felt distressed. Zhou Shuren felt that he had drunk too much even though he was not drunk. It was Zhulan who was so gentle to him. Could he be braver, suppress his eager claws, and be taken care of by Zhulan obediently? In the end, Zhou Shuren had a sweet dream all night!

On the morning of the next day, Zhou Shuren told the children who were going to the clan school not to show off because they still had two levels to pass. The children ate their meals in moderation and went to the school.

Zhou Shuren went to the clan leader's house to have a chat. There were not many people in the clan who had taken the county exam this time. Including him, there were three people. One was the clan leader's grandson, Zhou Mingqing, who ranked fifth. Another one was of the same generation as Zhou Shuren, but he was only twenty years old and his score was just barely enough.

In the past, I always stayed in inns when I went to Pingzhou. Not only did inns cost a lot, but I couldn’t always get a room. I had to pay extra for phone bills, and the food wasn’t good either, which affected my exams.

This time Zhou Shuren did not hide anything and said that there was a house in Pingzhou and they could go there to live, but he hoped that the clan leader could keep it a secret.

The clan leader was surprised, but also happy that his phone bill would be reduced. Not only would his grandson be able to live well and eat well, but he would also feel more at ease living in a home that he knew well. When Zhou Shuren came back, the clan leader stroked his beard, thinking of the many benefits of Zhou Shuren returning to the clan. He was a little proud of himself, all because of his keen eye for talent!

When Zhou Shuren came back, Jiang Sheng and Xuemei had just arrived with their children. Zhulan was holding her granddaughter and eldest daughter and asking them, "Your brother went to deliver something and asked you how you were doing after the separation, but you just said yes. Now tell us the truth. How are you doing after the separation?"

Xuemei was happy that her mother was thinking about her, and she smiled and said, "Mom, you can see that I have gained weight, so you know that I am doing well. I really only report good news and not worries."

As for the fact that her parents-in-law ignored her and her husband, she no longer cared whether they fed the child or not. She had been heartbroken for a long time, and it was good for them to ignore her now!

Zhulan was completely relieved. As long as she lived a good life, she was fine. At this time, Zhulan heard Zhou Shuren's voice and said with a smile, "Your father is back. He found a new job for Jiang Sheng. I'll talk to you about it."

Xuemei has bright eyes and thinks that the job her father finds must be a good one.

Zhulan didn't tell how she found the money, she only talked about the work she did and the money. Finally, she said, "Don't tell the truth if someone asks you about it. There's nothing to brag about. Keeping a low profile will avoid trouble and interruption, so Jiang Sheng can have more time to study."