Chapter 57: One stroke cannot write two metaphors

Yu Sanbao didn't say anything for a long time.

Su Rouer was a little panicked: "Brother Bao, I'm not greedy for the money, I just think... if everyone farms, we will be in trouble if we encounter natural disasters or man-made disasters..."

Su Rouer became more and more panicked as she spoke.

Yu Sanbao patted Su Rouer on the shoulder and said, "I know what you mean. I'll think about it. Let's go to sleep first."

Su Rouer responded softly.

This night, many people had their own concerns.

The next day, Mrs. Wei was never idle. She looked for the eldest son's wife one moment and the second son's wife the next.

Everyone has money to spend, and it's all serious business.

Mrs. Wei discussed it with Old Man Yu and decided on the matter.

After dinner in the evening, while everyone was at home, Mrs. Wei said, "Since Xingxing came to our house, life has become better and better."

She glanced at Bai Xiaofeng, whose eyes were full of hope, and said, "I have discussed this with your father. Studying is a big deal. Going to school and learning some characters will give you an extra skill in the future."

Bai Xiaofeng was extremely excited and nodded repeatedly.

Mom is so right!

Mrs. Wei called out their names again, "Huai, Bai, Liu, and Gui, get ready. Grandma has gone to the school next door to ask. You will all go to the school next door to study tomorrow."

When these words came out, the one who was most excited was Liu Ge'er: "Grandma!"

He couldn't believe it. Could he go to school again?

Bai Xiaofeng was also very excited. She was grinning from ear to ear. She was already thinking in her mind that she still had some scraps of cloth. She could use some lamp oil tonight and sew school bags for the four boys overnight!

"Grandma, is there enough money at home?" Huai Ge'er asked hesitantly.

Mrs. Wei smiled and said, "Don't worry about the money. Xingxing is a lucky little girl. She made our family rich. Your grandfather and uncles can work and earn money. If we work together, it will be enough for you to study... Grandma doesn't ask you to become the top scholar, but studying can help you learn to read and understand things, which will be good for you in the future."

Mrs. Wei glanced at Li Chunhua and said, "There's no need to rush into marriage. By the time we get married, all of us brothers will have studied. When the girl hears that our family is full of scholars, why wouldn't she be willing to marry into the family?"

When Li Chunhua heard this, she felt that what her mother-in-law said made a lot of sense!

Her son Huai is very strong. If he studies hard and achieves something, won't she be able to choose any girl from a good family?

Li Chunhua nodded excitedly: "Mom, what you said makes a lot of sense! Mom and Dad have a long-term vision!"

That's how it was decided to study.

Both the first and second wives were happy.

Su Rouer was a little anxious and wanted to say something, but Yu Sanbao patted her gently on the shoulder.

Su Rouer felt a little aggrieved.

Her son Ju is still young and cannot finish school. The family has finally got some money now. If it is all spent on the education of the brothers from the first and second wives, then wouldn't the third wife be left with nothing?

But Yu Sanbao obviously didn't want her to say anything, so she held it in, but her expression was inevitably a little depressed.

Mrs. Wei was sharp-eyed and careful. Seeing Su Rouer like this, she left only Yu Sanbao and Su Rouer behind after everyone else left.

Ju Ge'er didn't understand, he just knew that his brothers were going to school again, and that he and Xing Xing might be the only ones left at home! He had to get his brothers to play with him!

He ignored his father and mother who were left behind by his grandmother, and ran out to play with his brothers.

Xingxing hurriedly said to Grandma Wei, "Grandma, Xingxing wants to go out and play too! Stay with Ju Ge'er and don't run around!"

After getting Mrs. Wei's nod of approval, Xingxing ran after Ju Ge'er on her short legs.

"Jujube brother, wait for Xing Xing!"

The only people left in the room were Mrs. Wei, Old Man Yu, and the couple from the third room.

"I know you feel uncomfortable." Mrs. Wei said straight to the point, "You feel that the first and second wives have spent all the money, right?"

Su Rouer's thoughts were guessed by Mrs. Wei, and she lowered her head awkwardly.

Yu Sanbao said, "Mom, don't think too much. It's not true. We are a family. We can't write two different words. How can we tell who spent the money? If you really want to say that, the money was earned by Xingxing. Xingxing didn't say anything, so how can we say anything?"

Mrs. Wei nodded repeatedly after hearing this.

That's the truth.

Su Rouer was increasingly unable to raise her head.

Yu Sanbao winked at his mother, asking her to "raise your hands" and stop saying anything.

"The third daughter-in-law," Mrs. Wei ignored Yu Sanbao and slowed down her tone, "In our Yu family, we eat at the same table and make money from the same money box. It's not true that the first and second wives are doing well, leaving only yours in poverty. Huai'er and his family have made a name for themselves through study, so won't Ju'er also benefit from it? When people go out and tell others, they will only say that the Yu family produced a seed of scholarship. Aren't you a member of the Yu family?"

Su Rouer's face turned redder and redder.

But she was also somewhat touched, as her mother-in-law was teaching her family the principles in a gentle and kind voice.

There is no impatience, nor disappointment or contempt.

In the past, she was always impatient with the Yu family, so her mother-in-law naturally didn't treat her well.

Now she was just trying to accept the Yu family, and her mother-in-law really treated her as one of her own.

Su Rouer's eyes slowly turned red, and she whispered, "Mom, I know, I was too narrow-minded before..."

Mrs. Wei nodded and said, "It's good that you figure it out... A single tree cannot make a forest. When Ju Ge'er grows up, his brothers will all be his helpers. Take a long-term view."

Su Rouer nodded shamefully.

Yu Sanbao watched from the side and let out a long sigh.

The relationship between the daughter-in-law and her mother is getting better and better...

"The third one."

Yu Sanbao was sighing in his heart when he suddenly heard Mrs. Wei calling him.

"Ah? Mom, what's wrong?"

Mrs. Wei glanced at him and said slowly, "I know that you were doing very well in business before, but you fell into trouble in the end and never touched business again... But you did a good job selling pearls this time. Have you ever thought about doing some other business?"

Yu Sanbao didn't expect that his mother would take the initiative to bring up this matter!

Yu Sanbao's first reaction was: "...Is there any money at home that can be helped?"

Mrs. Wei thought that the third brother did not deny it at the first time, but was worried about the money first. It seems that he still wants to do some more business.

She glanced at Old Man Yu, who coughed and said, "Don't worry about the money. Besides, your mother and I believe that you can get the money back soon."

Being trusted by his father and mother, Yu Sanbao suddenly felt quite proud.

He nodded heavily, his eyes gleaming with anticipation: "Dad, Mom, I want to do business!... I had some ideas when I went to the state capital. As long as you support me, I will be able to make a profit soon!"