Chi Yu chimed in, "Your mother is right!"
"As long as you have the talent and are willing to learn, your aunt will definitely do everything she can to help you."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaomai looked at Chi Yu with loving eyes once more.
The three Ike brothers were initially happy to be able to read and write, but at this moment they inexplicably felt a lot of pressure.
Ah Lin is alright; ultimately, he wants to be a carpenter.
My aunt said she'd help me find a mentor and a book, which gives me a lot of motivation.
However, he worried that if he didn't do well in his studies, the tutor his aunt found wouldn't want him.
Or perhaps the book his aunt found was too advanced for him to understand.
Therefore, I unconsciously put a lot of pressure on myself.
Amu felt that if his two younger brothers became too outstanding in their studies, it would make him, as the older brother, seem useless.
Therefore, he must work harder and be more outstanding than them.
As for Asen, he was the one under even more pressure.
The thought that one must pass the imperial examinations and assume the important task of gaining fame and success before even beginning to learn to read makes him want to back down.
Chi Yu, who had taken the tofu and was about to leave, noticed his dejected expression and went over to him, saying:
"Ah Sen, we are mountain people, we are hunters. We learn to read and write so that we can have a better future for ourselves and our descendants."
If you have this talent, it would be best if you could pass the imperial examinations and achieve official rank in the future.
If it doesn't work, that's okay too.
Anyway, now that I can read and write, I can find a job in the county town. That will be much better than being a laborer who has to work in the wind and rain.
If all else fails, we can still continue being hunters, right?
Being literate is always better than being completely illiterate.
In short, don't put pressure on yourself, and don't forget your original intention for wanting to learn to read.
In the beginning, didn't you just want to be able to understand the documents Qi Mingyu gave to your aunt?
Chi Sen was the youngest and simple-minded. After being persuaded by Chi Yu with a few words, he came to terms with it.
"Yes, Aunt, you're right. I misunderstood."
Those things like fame and fortune are things that are very far away.
I'm not old, I've only just started learning to read, what's the rush?
"Well, that's good. I'm going to your third uncle's house now. You all should study hard with Master Shen!"
From today onwards, A-Kang will be staying at his aunt's house. When his aunt cooks something delicious, she'll have A-Kang bring it to you.
After saying this, Chi Yu waved and prepared to leave.
While Chi Yu was comforting Chi Sen, Chen Xiaomai hurriedly went back to the kitchen and scooped out a large bowl of sorghum rice.
Judging from their posture, they seemed eager to scoop everything out of the pot.
"Little Fish, Uncle San's family is not well-off. I heard that after the birthday banquet, they only eat two meals a day."
Third Sister-in-law made sorghum porridge today; please take it with you.
Chi Yu knew that Third Brother's family was well-off, and none of his children were married. In addition, he had made a fortune this year by burning charcoal, selling vegetables and tofu, so he didn't stand on ceremony.
"Alright, then, Third Sister-in-law, I'm off!"
Chen Xiaomai watched her leave, and only after she had gone far away did he call his sons into the house for dinner!
There wasn't much sorghum rice, but she still made some pancakes.
No need to be polite with family, we can make do with what we have, it's enough to eat!
When Chi Yu arrived at Chi Xiangxi's house carrying a large basket, the meal had just been prepared.
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