Chi Lin came to her senses and, when asked by her aunt, did not hide anything.
"Yes, I like it. When I have free time, I also like to go to Grandpa He's house."
Carpenter He was in his forties. Chi Yu called him "Uncle," so Chi Lin naturally had to call him "Grandpa."
"Do your parents know? What's their attitude?"
Carpenters are craftsmen, and if Chi Lin had this skill, it would be much better than being a hunter.
Craftsmen are always respected and never go hungry.
Upon hearing her aunt's words, Chi Lin lowered her head, her expression filled with melancholy.
“I didn’t say. They may know, or they may not.”
After saying this, he glanced at the people not far from them, and finally pulled Chi Yu to a secluded spot.
"Auntie, my family is considered well-off in Chijia'ao, but we have three boys, so there are many places where we need to spend money."
I can stay at home and help with hunting to earn extra money.
If you become an apprentice, it will take at least three to five years, or even longer, and you won't be able to help your family.
Besides, nobody really knows what the carpenters in the county town are like.
I don't want to be so far from home, and I don't want my parents to worry.
Upon hearing this, Chi Yu frowned.
“If you don’t tell, your parents might not know. Also, why are your parents worried about you becoming an apprentice?”
If you go to learn carpentry, even if you can't help your family for three, five, or eight years.
But wouldn't it be better to return after you've completed your studies? Your parents would definitely prefer you to be a carpenter rather than a hunter.
Also, every time you go to Uncle He's house, does he know you're interested in these things?
Chi Lin's expression grew even more dejected, and even his voice became sullen.
“Little aunt, after you got married last year, some people in our village were sent down the mountain to learn pottery, while others went to learn blacksmithing and cooking.”
Finally, around April or May of this year, a man who had been mistreated by his master and was covered in injuries was brought back, barely alive.
One died instantly, and another was falsely accused of damaging a customer's custom-made ceramics. In the end, not only was he sent back, but he also had to pay a lot of money in compensation.
By the way, the family that received the compensation was Uncle Ying's Tie Niu.
His family now owes a lot of money to everyone; they've borrowed from almost every household in the clan.
Upon hearing this, Chi Yu felt somewhat heavy-hearted.
After the original owner got married at the beginning of last year, she really didn't know anything about these things in the village.
And neither her brother, nor her nephew and sister-in-law, even if they went to Qijia Village, would tell her these things.
Chi Lin continued, "As for Grandpa He, he knows I'm interested in woodworking."
But our village is located in the mountains, with only a little over 300 people, so there's limited what we can do.
Aunt, you should know the saying, "Teach your apprentice and you'll starve."
Grandpa He made it very clear to me that I could watch, but I couldn't learn from him or use his things.
He only teaches his skills to his own children and grandchildren.
Chi Yu reached out and patted the young boy on the shoulder, saying:
"Does Ah Lin still want to learn? If so, you must seriously learn to read from Brother Qin."
When things get better next year, your aunt will definitely find a way to let you study in the county town.
Don't worry, your aunt will find you a good carpenter.
You're only fourteen, not too old. It's not too late to start learning next year.
Chi Lin trusted Chi Yu a lot, and was somewhat excited upon hearing this.
"Really? Auntie, I want to learn."
Don't worry, I will definitely study hard to learn to read.
"When I've finished my studies and started earning money, I'll definitely take good care of you, Auntie!"
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